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Dipendu Biswas quits BJP, rejoins Trinamool

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Former Indian footballer and ex-MLA Dipendu Biswas has returned to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ending his association with the BJP ahead of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections. B... Read More


New Town: 7 held for protesting 'loud music'

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Seven youths were arrested for allegedly assaulting a man who had protested against playing loud music while they were intoxicated at Jatragachhi in New Town. According to sources... Read More


'Na Khaunga' cry hollow, says TMC after BJP MLA caught 'taking bribe'

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) anti-corruption plank after a BJP MLA in Karnataka was allegedly caught accepting a bribe. In a post on X,... Read More


Fish and the ballot: The fight for Bengal's plate

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- In Bengal, the road to the ballot box may well pass through the fish market. On a Sunday morning, the Bengali babu approaches his fishmonger with the seriousness of a policy analy... Read More


Metro work progresses on 3 corridors despite some hurdles

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Despite a few hurdles, work is progressing steadily on three Metro corridors - Joka-Esplanade (Purple Line), New Garia-Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Orange Line) and Noapara-Barasat (Yello... Read More


Nationwide terror plot: Eight held

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- In a countrywide crackdown, eight persons, including two from Bengal, were arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly plotting terror attacks across the country and having suspected li... Read More


Uttorayan residents protest against promoter over lack of amenities

Siliguri, Feb. 22 -- Residents of Uttorayon Township, located in Matigara near Siliguri, have come out in protest against the township's promoter, alleging failure to deliver promised amenities and ir... Read More


Appointment letters received by doctors, health workers in Malda

Malda, Feb. 22 -- In a significant boost to public healthcare services, as many as 42 doctors and 365 health workers were handed appointment letters by the district health department on Saturday. The ... Read More


Malda migrant worker assaulted in Madhya Pradesh

Malda, Feb. 22 -- A migrant worker from Malda was allegedly assaulted in Madhya Pradesh, triggering political reactions back home. The victim, Syed Sheikh, a resident of Bamongram Gram Panchayat in Ka... Read More


PWD begins the renovation of old NH 34 with Rs 7 crore from state

Raiganj, Feb. 22 -- The renovation work of the old stretch of National Highway-34 in Raiganj of North Dinajpur district has finally begun after remaining in a dilapidated condition for several years. ... Read More