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Soon, AI-based grievance sys at Balurghat municipality

BALURGHAT, Feb. 13 -- In a major push towards digital governance, the Balurghat Municipality has decided to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system to streamline civic services and ensu... Read More


Road blockade and political clash trigger tension in North Dinajpur

Raiganj, Feb. 13 -- Tension gripped parts of North Dinajpur district on Friday following a fatal road accident in Karandighi and a separate political clash reported from Raiganj. Locals blocked the B... Read More


Vehicle plunges into Teesta on NH10, killing two and injuring others

Darjeeling, Feb. 13 -- A vehicle plunged into the River Teesta on Friday leaving two dead and two grievously injured. The accident occurred at around 5 am when the vehicle (SK05 PA6666) was heading to... Read More


Bank account manipulation alleged in 'Banglar Bari' housing scheme in Malda

Malda, Feb. 13 -- After the alleged "tab scam" involving fraudulent changes of beneficiaries' bank details, a similar pattern of financial irregularity has now surfaced in the state government's Bangl... Read More


TMC MP O'Brien demands legally enforceable basic minimum wage for workers

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Friday asked the government to come out with a legally enforceable universal basic minimum wage for workers across sectors. Raising the matter... Read More


Mamata congratulates Tarique Rahman, people of B'desh on BNP's poll victory

Kolkata, Feb. 13 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister-designate in Bangladesh, over the BNP's emphatic victory in the general elections. ... Read More


Abhishek demands 'time-bound justice for slain migrant worker Sukhen Mahato'

Kolkata, Feb. 13 -- Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, on Friday, visited the Purulia home of migrant worker Sukhen Mahato and demanded swift, time-bound justice in the a... Read More


India accounts for 16% of global growth: PM

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India contributes more than 16 per cent to global growth today and expressed confidence that the country will emerge as a new engine o... Read More


Stormy 1st leg of Budget Session over; Parl to meet again on March 9

NEW DELHI, Feb. 13 -- The tumultuous first leg of the Budget Session, which witnessed heated exchanges over the India-US interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, co... Read More


EC appoints retired IPS officer NK Mishra as Spl Observer for Bengal polls

Kolkata, Feb. 13 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday appointed retired IPS officer NK Mishra as special observer for the ongoing SIR exercise and the upcoming West Bengal Assembly poll... Read More