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EC finalises CAPF deployment for Bengal polls

Kolkata, March 2 -- The Election Commission has finalised a district-wise deployment plan for 480 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to ensure peaceful polling and boost voter confidence... Read More


Docu-feature on Mamata being made; teaser soon

Kolkata, March 2 -- A 25-minute docu-feature titled "The Untold Story of Banerjee" is being made and will chronicle Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's political struggles. The teaser of the documentary... Read More


WBCS officers refute CEO claim on 'under adjudication' voter names

Kolkata, March 2 -- The WBCS Executive Officers' Association on Monday strongly denied that Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs were responsible for certain names being marked "u... Read More


Colours, cuisine, catchy tees: Holi market turns vibrant in Kolkata

Kolkata, March 2 -- Kolkata's Holi and Dol market is witnessing a lively surge this year, with everything from quirky fashion to festive food, fuelling seasonal business across the city. In markets s... Read More


Colours of joy: Tradition meets urban celebration

Kolkata, March 2 -- In Kolkata, the way people mark Holi and Dol Yatra has shifted over time, blending old customs with new urban trends. However, at its heart, Dol Yatra or Holi remains a time to ce... Read More


Burdwan: CRPF officer, in Bengal on election duty, dies

Kolkata, March 2 -- A Sub Inspector (SI) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who had come to the state on election duty, died after falling ill in East Burdwan on Sunday. According to sources... Read More


Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf launched at Rs.2.09 lakh with neo-retro design details

India, March 2 -- Classic Legends has launched the Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf today, coinciding with the blood Moon lunar eclipse. The special edition motorcycle comes with exclusive cosmetic detailing, ... Read More


Statehood demand, voters' list row shape Darjeeling's pre-poll mood

Darjeeling, March 2 -- Though the polls are yet to be declared, the Darjeeling Hills are a bee hive of political activities. Political parties are busy consolidating their support bases, with cross ov... Read More


State to give Rs 2L ex-gratia for workers killed in Dinhata

Cooch Behar, March 2 -- The state government authorities have announced financial assistance for the families of the five workers who died in a tragic electrocution in Dinhata subdivision, even as pol... Read More


NABARD clears low-interest loans for 50K small tea gardens workers

Jalpaiguri, March 2 -- Ahead of the upcoming elections, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved a low-interest credit scheme for small tea growers in North Bengal... Read More