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Written assurance brings an end to wage standoff at 6 tea gardens

ALIPURDUAR, Jan. 7 -- The prolonged wage deadlock involving six tea gardens operated by Marico Agro Industries Private Limited in Alipurduar district has finally been resolved following a written assu... Read More


Ailing folk drummer Sudhir Mali battles paralysis, poverty; seeks admin support

BALURGHAT, Jan. 7 -- For nearly five decades, the rhythmic beats created by his hands mesmerised thousands of audiences across eastern India and beyond. Today, those very fingers have fallen silent. R... Read More


Firing on migrant workers, armed robbery spark tension in North Dinajpur

Raiganj, Jan. 7 -- Two migrant workers were seriously injured after being fired upon by miscreants at Niyamatpur under Goalpokhar Police Station in North Dinajpur district on Tuesday evening, triggeri... Read More


Neglected road in Cooch Behar leads to brief highway blockade

Cooch Behar, Jan. 7 -- Residents of the Bhabherhat area staged a road blockade on the Mathabhanga-Siliguri state highway on Wednesday, demanding immediate paving of a long-neglected stretch of road. P... Read More


Tader & son attacked after objecting to unruly act

Siliguri, Jan. 7 -- A man and his son were allegedly assaulted after protesting an antisocial act at Batasi Railway Station in Kharibari area. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when local busines... Read More


Tea worker escapes death in leopard attack; another leopard is found dead

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 7 -- A tea garden worker narrowly escaped death after being attacked by a leopard in Nagrakata, while another leopard was found dead following a suspected fight over a mate in the Mat... Read More


Bengal Safari Park: Rare mandrill birth boosts conservation efforts

Siliguri, Jan. 7 -- Bengal Safari Park begins the New Year on a positive note with a significant conservation achievement. After successfully breeding tigers, lions and Himalayan black bears, the park... Read More


WBBPE releases merit list following SC order

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) on Wednesday published the long-pending merit list of 1,982 eligible candidates from the D.El.Ed 2020-2022 batch for appointment a... Read More


Day 3: Disorder in House over remarks

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The ruling BJP MLAs forced the adjournment of Delhi Assembly proceedings on Wednesday, and demanded the cancellation of House membership of Leader of Opposition Atishi, accusing h... Read More


Rs 5,953-crore NDMC Budget projects surplus; backs artificial intelligence, green, civic upgrades

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Tuesday presented a Rs 5,953.07-crore Budget for 2026-27, projecting a net surplus of Rs 143.05 crore and continuing its long-standing tr... Read More