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One killed, another injured in separate road mishaps

Kolkata, Dec. 26 -- One person was killed and another injured in two separate road accidents in the city late on Thursday night and early on Friday morning, police said. In the first incident, a 27-y... Read More


Kolkata Police to boost disaster response with new vehicles

Kolkata, Dec. 26 -- In a major development, Kolkata Police is upgrading its infrastructure necessary for the Disaster Management Group (DMG) by purchasing several vehicles for carrying the troops and ... Read More


BJP in choppy waters amid power struggle, smouldering differences?

Kolkata, Dec. 26 -- At a time when the state BJP is already on the back foot in Matua-dominated areas after the rollout of the SIR-an exercise that has stirred deep anxiety within the community over c... Read More


Youth ends life, BLO dies amid SIR pressure in North Dinajpur

Raiganj, Dec. 26 -- A 24-year-old youth allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison, reportedly out of fear related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, triggering tension in his loca... Read More


Former enclave residents in Dinhata receive SIR notices

Cooch Behar, Dec. 26 -- Residents of Dakshin Mashaldanga, Poatur Kuthi and other former enclaves in Dinhata subdivision have expressed concern after receiving hearing notices under the Special Intensi... Read More


Erratic weather pushes Buxa orange cultivation into crisis

Alipurduar, Dec. 26 -- Erratic weather conditions have severely impacted orange cultivation in the Buxa hills. This year, production has dropped so drastically that growers fear they will not earn any... Read More


Irrigation department begins riverbank protection projects

Jalpaiguri, Dec. 26 -- With the onset of winter, the state Irrigation Department has initiated two major flood control projects in North Bengal, covering parts of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts.... Read More


SMP moves to upgrade infra in ST-dominated areas

Siliguri, Dec. 26 -- The Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad (SMP) has taken an initiative to fast-track development in areas predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Tribes. The Parishad has prepared a developmen... Read More


ASHA workers launch strike over pay, status demands

BALURGHAT, Dec. 26 -- Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers across South Dinajpur have intensified their agitation, demanding regular monthly salaries instead of honorariums, formal recogni... Read More


Malda horticulture dept to train school teachers, students in ginger cultivation

MALDA, Dec. 26 -- In a move aimed at promoting self-reliance and healthy food practices in schools, the Horticulture department has decided to provide hands-on kitchen gardening training to schools in... Read More