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New MRI and observation facility to boost Darjeeling Dist Hosp services

Darjeeling, Jan. 22 -- Darjeeling District Hospital is finally set to get a new MRI machine after the old one remained inoperable for over a year, causing grave inconveniences to patients. Authorities... Read More


Death of Malda labourer in Chennai sparks political row

MALDA, Jan. 22 -- The death of a 29-year-old migrant worker from Malda district in Chennai has left his family shattered and triggered a major political controversy over migrant labour safety and empl... Read More


Tufanganj residents block road over voter verification process

Cooch Behar, Jan. 22 -- Residents of Sarwar Par under Balarampur-1 Gram Panchayat in Tufanganj blocked the Tufanganj-Dinhata state highway on Thursday, protesting alleged harassment during hearings re... Read More


After 2 yrs of risk and hardship, repair work planned for South Chandipur embankment

Malda, Jan. 22 -- The long-standing hardship faced by residents of South Chandipur and Hiranandapur panchayats due to a damaged embankment is finally set to end, as the Irrigation department has initi... Read More


Woman found murdered in mustard field

Raiganj, Jan. 22 -- Tension gripped Bajitpur locality under Itahar Police Station in North Dinajpur district after a woman was found allegedly murdered with her throat slit in a mustard field on Thurs... Read More


Court sentences man to life for 2020 murder

BALURGHAT, Jan. 22 -- A Fast Track Court of the Dakshin Dinajpur District Court on Thursday sentenced an accused to life imprisonment in connection with a murder case that took place in 2020. The cour... Read More


Killcott Tea Garden workers launch indefinite agitation over unpaid wages, massive PF dues

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 22 -- Workers of Killcott Tea Garden in Matiali block have launched an indefinite agitation, alleging non-payment of fortnightly wages and massive provident fund (PF) arrears, even as... Read More


Worker dies by suicide after SIR notice to wife

Raiganj, Jan. 22 -- A 51-year-old migrant worker allegedly died by suicide on Thursday after his wife received a hearing notice under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, triggering tension a... Read More


Over 450 students get job offers at Surya Sen College placement drive

Siliguri, Jan. 22 -- Surya Sen College in Siliguri hosted a mega campus placement drive, marking the first time a large-scale recruitment process was organised at a government college in North Bengal.... Read More


High prices & low supply as 'Palash' flowers scarce in Balurghat market

BALURGHAT, Jan. 22 -- An acute shortage of Palash flowers has been reported at Balurghat flower market ahead of Saraswati, triggering concern among traders and devotees. Palash flowers, regarded as an... Read More