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HC seeks affidavit on Durga Puja grant utilisation by clubs

Kolkata, Aug. 25 -- Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the West Bengal government to file an affidavit within 48 hours giving a detailed account of how many registered clubs, which had been receiv... Read More


Admin steps up vigilance as dengue & malaria cases surge in Alipurduar

Alipurduar, Aug. 25 -- Alipurduar is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue and malaria cases, prompting the district Health department and district administration to intensify surveillance and preventive ... Read More


Groundwater crisis shuts down 5 pumping stns in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, Aug. 25 -- Despite seasonal rainfall, groundwater levels in Jalpaiguri town have plummeted to alarming lows, forcing the municipality to close five of its long-standing pumping stations. E... Read More


Balurghat: 3 juveniles escape from govt shelter

BALURGHAT, Aug. 25 -- Three juveniles escaped from the state-run Subhayan Home late Sunday night. The missing boys, aged between 15 and 16 years, reportedly fled under mysterious circumstances. Accord... Read More


TMC sweeps Nazirpur co-op poll

BALURGHAT, Aug. 25 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) registered a resounding victory in the Nazirpur Cooperative Election under Balurghat block, securing five of the six seats, while the Left Front bagg... Read More


Siliguri: Student 'abducted' from 10 Mile area, family blocks highway in protest

Siliguri, Aug. 25 -- Tension gripped the Sevoke Police Outpost area over the alleged abduction of a teenager from the 10 Mile forest village, with his family staging a highway blockade demanding his i... Read More


South Dinajpur migrant goes missing in Mumbai

BALURGHAT, Aug. 25 -- A 22-year-old migrant worker from South Dinajpur has gone missing in Mumbai after reportedly being detained by police at Dadar Railway Station. The missing youth, identified as ... Read More


Over 3 kg brown sugar seized in Malda; 6 held

Malda, Aug. 25 -- Police in a series of successful raids, have recovered a total of 3.049 kilograms of brown sugar and have arrested six persons in separate operations under Kaliachak and English Baza... Read More


Gold shop owner held for cheating customers

Cooch Behar, Aug. 25 -- The owner of a gold shop in Cooch Behar has been arrested on charges of cheating customers. Police said the accused, Balram Roy, allegedly took large advance payments for makin... Read More


Taste of tradition: GI tag sought for Malda's 'Langra' mango

Malda, Aug. 25 -- The famed Malda Langra Mango, known for its unique taste and centuries-old legacy, is now one step closer to securing Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Malda Mango Merchants' Ass... Read More