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SSB jawan and woman arrested in 'rape' case near India-Nepal border

Siliguri, Aug. 3 -- A jawan of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and a woman have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a young woman in Khoribari area under Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad. The ac... Read More


Villagers tie up python in Dooars

Jalpaiguri, Aug. 3 -- A 10-foot-long python was forcefully captured and tied up by villagers in Chanadipa, near Gayerkata, on Sunday morning, triggering outrage among wildlife activists after a video ... Read More


Man impersonating anti-crime bureau officer cheats thousands

BALURGHAT, Aug. 3 -- A major online investment scam has come to light in South Dinajpur's Harirampur, involving crores of rupees and a man allegedly posing as an Anti-Crime Bureau official. Acting on... Read More


Cyclonic storm damages over 50 huts in Goalpokhar-II block

Raiganj, Aug. 3 -- A sudden, violent cyclonic storm swept across Surjapur, Bada Hasan and Chakulia villages in the Goalpokhar‑II block in North Dinajpur on Sunday afternoon, tearing roofs ... Read More


Duplicate shampoo factory busted, 9 held

Siliguri, Aug. 3 -- The Siliguri police busted a duplicate shampoo manufacturing racket and arrested nine youths from Dangipara area of Ward 6. The accused-Md. Usman, Chand Babu, Sahel Khan, Rohit Gun... Read More


Dooars still waits as Coronation Bridge cracks under pressure

Darjeeling, Aug. 3 -- "Baghpool Banchbey Paharo Banchbey, Banchbey Prani o Udhbid Kul; Jodi Gorey Othey, Ei Teestar Buketey Shobar Swapner Ditiyo Baghpool" (the Coronation Bridge will be saved, the Hi... Read More


Services affected at AIIMS-Patna as resident doctors continue strike over MLA's 'high-handedness'

Patna, Aug. 3 -- Healthcare services at AIIMS-Patna remained affected as resident doctors continued their strike against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. Representatives of th... Read More


Strained Trade Ties

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- India's steadfast refusal to extend duty concessions on agriculture, dairy, and genetically modified (GM) foods in the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United Sta... Read More


Lasting Truce?

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- In a swift move, ostensibly under pressure from US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate... Read More


Obscene Opulence

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- "I am weary of seeing today's working classes so wretchedly housed, fed and clothed, while billions are squandered every year over unsightly statues." - Elizabeth Cady Stanto... Read More