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'Shola' idol making: A fragile art struggling for survival

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- In Bengal's festive traditions, shola, often called "wood sponge", has long been a sacred medium for idol making. From intricate crowns and mukuts of Durga to entire idols crafted ... Read More


Water seepage hits Metro services

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Kolkata Metro services on the Blue Line were disrupted for nearly an hour on Wednesday morning after water seeped into the tunnel between Jatin Das Park and Kalighat stations. The... Read More


'Centre lacks courage to reclaim PoK'

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said that the BJP-led government at the Centre, despite having full support from the Opposition p... Read More


Over 50L participate in APAS in 15 days, 9K+ camps held statewide

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- The Bengal government's 'Amader Para, Amader Samadhan' (APAS) initiative has achieved an unprecedented milestone with over 50 lakh citizens participating across the state in just 1... Read More


Guv clears ED chargesheet against Chandranath Sinha

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has approved the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against state Correctional Services minister Chandranath Sinha in the primary ... Read More


Metro to add 366 new services in 3 corridors

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Kolkata Metro is preparing for a major expansion with 366 new train services across three corridors, promising faster journeys and relief from overcrowding. The new services are ex... Read More


Ex-BSF jawan from Bengal assaulted in Uttarakhand

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- After multiple incidents of harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-ruled states, another case has surfaced where a retired BSF jawan from Bengal was allegedly assaul... Read More


State Police STF awaits forensic report to identify explosive used

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- The state police Special Task Force (STF) officials are waiting for the forensic report to ascertain the nature of the explosive used in the Madhyamgram blast. Late on Sunday nigh... Read More


Raj Bhavan warns against cyber fraud attempts

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- The office of the Bengal Governor has cautioned the public against cyber fraud attempts after incidents of scammers posing as representatives of the Governor were reported to Raj B... Read More


HC to hear PILs on state's increased Durga Puja aid

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) have been filed at the Calcutta High Court against West Bengal government's enhanced financial assistance to Durga Puja committees. This yea... Read More