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WBCSSC recruitment exams on Aug 7, 14; timings announced

Kolkata, July 24 -- The West Bengal Central School Service Commission has notified the timing of its recruitment examination scheduled to be held on August 7 and 14. The examination on both days will... Read More


State mulls WhatsApp groups to curb betel leaf trade flaws

Kolkata, July 24 -- The state government has decided to create dedicated WhatsApp groups to enable farmers to register grievances and curb irregularities in the sale of betel leaves. The move comes a... Read More


State, corporates, UNICEF unite in landmark initiative for child dev

Kolkata, July 24 -- In a unique initiative, the West Bengal government, corporate partners and UNICEF have joined hands to promote child development and address the most pressing issues impacting chil... Read More


Mandarin oranges make a comeback in Buxa Hills after decades of decline

Alipurduar, July 24 -- After decades of decline, orange cultivation is set to make a vibrant return to the Buxa Hills. Darjeeling's renowned and flavourful mandarin oranges will once again be grown in... Read More


N Dinajpur: Names of 2 B'deshis in voter list triggers debate

Raiganj, July 24 -- A major controversy erupted in North Dinajpur after two Bangladesh nationals were reportedly found listed as voters in Chhoto Hassan under Goalpokhar-II block. The individuals, ide... Read More


Class VI girl dies as speeding lorry hits her

Raiganj, July 24 -- An accident claimed the life of a Class VI student, Tulika Singha (12), when a speeding lorry knocked her down at Joktagaon under Islampur Police Station in North Dinajpur on Thurs... Read More


Teacher accused of sexual misconduct arrested after students break silence

Alipurduar, July 24 -- A government school teacher in Alipurduar district has been arrested on charges of sexually harassing multiple female students over the past months. The accused, Bhaskar Pal, a ... Read More


Torsa River: Two teenagers drown

Cooch Behar, July 24 -- A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon when two teenagers drowned while bathing in the Torsa River near the Takagachh Karishal Huzur Saheb area, on the outskirts of C... Read More


Villagers block Malda-Nalagola State Road demanding electricity

Malda, July 24 -- In a dramatic protest, residents of Horgram in the Dhumapara region of Malda blocked the Malda-Nalagola State Road on Thursday morning, demanding restoration of electricity in their ... Read More


'Financial dispute ': 3 South Dinajpur labourers held hostage in Bihar

BALURGHAT, July 24 -- Three migrant workers from South Dinajpur district have allegedly been held hostage in Bihar following a financial dispute between contractors from West Bengal and Bihar. The vi... Read More