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'RBI's repo-rate cut set to boost Kolkata housing market'

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- In the wake of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent, real estate builders in Bengal said that the move is expected to ... Read More


WBSSC republishes list of 3,512 'tainted' non-teaching recruits

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Friday republished a full list of 3,512 candidates identified as "tainted" in the 2016 Regional Level Selection Test (RLST) for ... Read More


HC directs state to ensure law & order in Murshidabad

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday disposed of a PIL raising apprehensions over a proposed programme in Murshidabad's Beldanga, directing the West Bengal government to maintain "stri... Read More


Judicial Service exam: Metro to run add'l services tomorrow

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- Metro Railway will run additional services on the Blue and Green lines on December 7 (Sunday) while the state Transport department has requested the bus taxi and auto associations t... Read More


State pushes for stronger PPP model to boost healthcare access

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- The Bengal government has pressed for deeper collaboration between the public and private sectors to expand accessible and quality healthcare across the state. Speaking at the 19th... Read More


Kolkata enjoys a crisp start to winter as temperature dips

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- The city woke up to a refreshing winter chill on Friday, with the minimum temperature dipping to a crisp 15 degC, bringing a welcome change to the city's air. Early morning re... Read More


Mamata to hold first post-LS rally in Cooch Behar on Dec 9

Cooch Behar, Dec. 5 -- The district administration has begun intensive preparations ahead of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's public meeting scheduled for December 9 at the iconic Ras Mela Maidan. Sen... Read More


State grants approval to rebuild Holong Forest Bungalow, sanctions Rs 3.80 cr

Alipurduar, Dec. 5 -- The lost glory of the Holong Forest Bungalow in Jaldapara National Park is set to return with the Bengal government granting approval to rebuild the heritage structure that was r... Read More


'SIR panic': Malda witnesses unprecedented rush for birth certificates and corrections

Malda, Dec. 5 -- Malda is witnessing an unprecedented rush for birth certificates and corrections, with long queues forming from early morning at Malda Medical College and Hospital and various Panchay... Read More


Abducted lawyer rescued by Raiganj police; 2 arrested

Raiganj, Dec. 5 -- In a dramatic operation at night, police rescued abducted lawyer Julius Nayer from a house at Rudrakhanda, close to the Bihar-Bengal state border, North Dinajpur district on Thursda... Read More