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As Windies pick up the pieces, Hope finds progress in elimination

Kolkata, March 2 -- The night ended in elimination, but West Indies captain Shai Hope chose reflection over regret. In a calm and candid press conference at Eden Gardens, he framed his side's T20 Worl... Read More


No petrol, diesel price hike despite global oil prices spiking to $80

New Delhi, March 2 -- International oil prices rose about 9 per cent following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes by Tehran, but retail petrol and diesel prices in India are unlike... Read More


India and Canada launch talks for free trade agreement

New Delhi, March 2 -- India and Canada have launched negotiations for a free trade agreement and look to finalise the pact soon, an official statement said on Monday. The pact is officially known as ... Read More


Bengal to upgrade leather MSMEs, tanneries under World Bank project

Kolkata, March 2 -- In a decisive push to sharpen the competitiveness of Bengal's leather industry, the West Bengal government has launched a focused capacity-building drive for MSMEs and tanneries in... Read More


West Asia crisis: Kolkata airport sees intn'l flight cancellations

Kolkata, March 2 -- At least 20 international flights to and from Kolkata were cancelled on Monday amid escalating tensions in West Asia, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of passengers bound for k... Read More


Anticipatory bail can be sought after summons: Cal High Court

Kolkata, March 2 -- The Calcutta High Court has held that an accused can seek anticipatory bail even after a charge sheet has been filed and summons issued in a non-bailable case, clarifying that appr... Read More


Narayana Memorial Hosp told to pay compensation of Rs 35L

Kolkata, March 2 -- The West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) on Monday directed Narayana Memorial Hospital in Taratala to pay a compensation of Rs 35 lakh to the family me... Read More


ER cancels 252 suburban trains for Sealdah on Dol

Kolkata, March 2 -- As many as 252 suburban train services under the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway will remain cancelled on March 3 on account of Dolyatra, railway authorities said. The cancell... Read More


GNIPST hosts global medical & pharma innovation meet

Kolkata, March 2 -- Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST), a JIS Group Educational initiative organised a two-day international conference titled, 'Frontiers in Medica... Read More


Truck operators' association urges state to reconsider ban on 15-year-old goods vehicles

Kolkata, March 2 -- The Federation of West Bengal Truck Operators' Association has urged the Bengal government to issue a notification, allowing goods-carrying vehicles older than 15 years to continue... Read More