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Victim's last words at crime scene valid dying declaration: High Court

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The Calcutta High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of two men convicted of murder, ruling that a victim's spontaneous oral statement naming his assailants immediately after b... Read More


Group C, D recruitment tests likely in March

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Written examinations for the recruitment of Group C and Group D non-teaching staff in state-run schools are likely to be held in March, with March 1 and March 8 emerging as the mos... Read More


Ukraine debuts, China returns, Argentina focal theme country at Kolkata Book Fair 2026

KOLKATA, Jan. 20 -- By now, it is clear that the USA will not be participating in the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026, following budget cuts under the Donald Trump administration. Bangladesh... Read More


CM: 4 climate-resilient rice varieties developed

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The Agriculture Department has developed four new high-yielding rice varieties suited to local climatic conditions, a significant breakthrough as farmers increasingly face erratic ... Read More


State effects minor reshuffle in bureaucracy

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- In a minor reshuffle in the state administration, Surendra Gupta has been appointed Principal Secretary of the Food Processing Industries and Horticulture (FPI&H) department. Gupt... Read More


BJP worker held for 'submitting fake Form 7'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- A BJP worker was arrested by the cops of Tamluk Police Station for allegedly submitting hundreds of fake Form-7 to delete the names of about 300 voters. According to sources, the ... Read More


'Anumodan' portal wins natn'l digital infra award: Mamata

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The state government's 'Anumodan' portal has been honoured at the national level for its effective use of technology in public service delivery. The award recognises the portal's o... Read More


Minister urges ASHA & Anganwadi workers not to fall into 'political trap'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Minister of state for Health Chandrima Bhattacharya, during a Press conference on Tuesday, said that the ASHA and Anganwadi workers should not fall into the trap of a political par... Read More


Indian pacer Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday appeared before poll officials in Kolkata for his scheduled hearing under the ongoing SIR exercise in West Bengal, an official said. Shami a... Read More


'Assembly polls a battle to save Bengal, democracy'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Desh Bachao Gonomancha on Tuesday described the upcoming state Assembly elections as a crucial struggle to protect democracy, the Constitution, and the rights of Bengali voters, al... Read More