Exclusive

Publication

Byline

State govt eyes green bio-shield against cross-border pollution

Kolkata, July 6 -- The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) has partnered with the Forest department to push forward its ambitious green bio-shield programme aimed at curbing transboundary air ... Read More


Wife's dying words key-proof, HC seals life term in 90s murder

Kolkata, July 6 -- The Calcutta High Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence of one Narayan Adhikary alias Nanu for setting his wife on fire in 1998, dismissing his appeal against the trial ... Read More


Maheshtala: Nurse found dead near home, one detained

Kolkata, July 6 -- Tension gripped Ward 29 in Maheshtala late on Saturday night after a woman was found dead near her home with a piece of cloth tightly wrapped around her neck. The deceased, identif... Read More


Bilashpur: Locals foil dacoity attempt

Raiganj, July 6 -- An attempt to rob a businessman's home in Bilashpur was thwarted by vigilant locals on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the capture of five robbers. However, the businessman and his f... Read More


Elderly couple attempts suicide at Baruipur Railway Station

Kolkata, July 6 -- An elderly couple attempted suicide due to financial crunch at Baruipur Railway Station on Saturday evening. According to sources, the elderly couple, aged about 70 years and 60 ye... Read More


Exporters must tap emerging markets: IIFT expert

Kolkata, July 6 -- Indian exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, need to diversify and tap into emerging markets as traditional and developed markets continue to shrink, said K. R... Read More


PHDCCI launches Bengal chapter

Kolkata, July 6 -- The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has formally launched its West Bengal Chapter, aiming to foster stronger partnerships and accelerate regional development. The lau... Read More


Man assaulted to death in Behala Sakherbazar

Kolkata, July 6 -- A youth was assaulted to death in Behala Sakherbazar by a youth and his father on Sunday morning. Two persons have been arrested by the cops in connection with the murder of the yo... Read More


Sealdah Stn: Minor girl rescued from trafficking bid, 2 arrested

Kolkata, July 6 -- The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Sealdah Railway Station rescued a 16-year-old girl from an attempted human trafficking operation on July 4 and apprehended two women allegedly ... Read More


Recent study highlights severe impact of climate change on giant flying squirrels

Kolkata, July 6 -- Two recent scientific collaborative research involving three Indian institutes and one foreign have highlighted the severe impact of climate change and human activities on the habit... Read More