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English Bazar Municipality unveils free ambulance service

Malda, Aug. 21 -- A fleet of ambulances, which will provide free services, were officially launched in Malda on Thursday, marking a significant step toward strengthening healthcare accessibility for t... Read More


Youth nabbed for raping minor girl

Siliguri, Aug. 21 -- A youth has been arrested on allegations of raping a 16-year-old minor girl. The incident occurred in Hatighisha under Naxalbari block of Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad. The accused h... Read More


Fine arts infrastructure boost: Five-day workshop in Raiganj

RAIGANJ, Aug. 21 -- With the aim of strengthening the infrastructure for fine arts, the Rajya Charukala Parshad, in collaboration with the District Information & Cultural Office of North Dinajpur is s... Read More


NBU begins experimental mangosteen farming with seedlings from Thailand

SILIGURI, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Bengal (NBU) is set to begin cultivating the exotic mangosteen, widely known as the "queen of fruits." The pilot initiative, led by the Centre for Floricul... Read More


Railway Board frames norms to re-hire retired loco pilots

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Railway Board has framed norms to re-hire former loco pilots and assistant loco pilots in pursuance of its policy to re-engage retired employees on a contractual basis and re... Read More


Bengal FM urges Centre to cap insurance premiums

Kolkata, Aug. 21 -- Bengal Finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya has urged the Centre to ensure that the insurance companies do not increase their premiums and charge more from the common people in ... Read More


Following ECI directive: Bengal suspends 4 officials over 'fake' voter list, resists FIRs

Kolkata, Aug. 21 -- The Bengal government on Thursday suspended four state officials, including two WBCS officers, following Election Commission of India (ECI) directives on charges of illegally remov... Read More


Sudarshan Reddy files nomination for VP election

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Opposition's vice-presidential candidate B Sudarshan Reddy on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the elections to the second highest office, and asserted the contest is not... Read More


CISF introduces first-ever private security training course at ports

NEW DELHI, Aug. 21 -- In a move to enhance port security, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has introduced its first-ever specialised training programme for private security personnel worki... Read More


India took note of reports of China starting dam construction: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- New Delhi has taken note of reports about China starting the construction of a mega dam on the lower reaches of Yarlung Tsangpo River (upper reaches of Brahmaputra) in Tibet, whi... Read More