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Relief for 121 GTA primary teachers as HC dismisses review petition

Darjeeling, June 13 -- In a major relief to 121 primary school teachers under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the Calcutta High Court's Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench has dismissed a review... Read More


Forest dept seeks expert help to boost genetic diversity among North Bengal's rhinos

Jalpaiguri, June 13 -- In a bid to address long-standing concerns about genetic stagnation leading to inbreeding among one-horned rhinoceroses in North Bengal, the Forest department has turned to the ... Read More


Minor boy 'tortured' in Maheshtala factory missing for over 14 days

Raiganj, June 13 -- More than 14 days have passed since a 14‑year‑old boy from Chagharia, Islampur of North Dinajpur, disappeared after sustaining severe injuries at a factory in Maheshtal... Read More


Sex worker 'attacked' with sharp weapon, accused still at large

Siliguri, June 13 -- A sex worker was allegedly attacked by a youth in the red-light area under Ward 7 in Siliguri. The woman was brutally attacked with a sharp weapon in the wee hours of Friday. The ... Read More


Family brutally assaulted over witchcraft allegations in South Dinajpur village

BALURGHAT, June 13 -- In a horrifying case of medieval-style mob justice, four members of a single family were allegedly assaulted and forced to consume human excreta after being branded as witches by... Read More


Alipurduar Municipality expands waste mgmt drive with 4 GPs

Alipurduar, June 13 -- In a bid to strengthen solid waste management and promote cleanliness in surrounding rural areas, Alipurduar Municipality has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with fou... Read More


Cooch Behar Municipality launches tree plantation drive around 42 waterbodies under its jurisdiction

Cooch Behar, June 13 -- In a move to enhance the natural beauty and ecological balance of urban spaces, Cooch Behar Municipality has launched a tree plantation drive around 42 waterbodies under its ju... Read More


Cherry tomato cultivation brings new opportunities for farmers

Malda, June 13 -- Known as the mango hub of Bengal, Malda has now earned a new distinction for its successful cherry tomato cultivation. Manotosh Rajbanshi, a progressive farmer from Narayanpur in Old... Read More


Private tutor held for 'sexually assaulting' 13-year-old girl

Siliguri, June 13 -- A 33-year-old private tutor was arrested by Bhaktinagar Police in Siliguri on the allegations of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old girl student. The accused has been identified ... Read More


For director Soukarya Ghosal, delays are just another learning curve

New Delhi, June 13 -- Soukarya Ghosal is not just a filmmaker. He's a screenwriter, illustrator, music composer and above all, a relentless learner. "I've made only six films in the last 11 years. Tha... Read More