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Row over 'remark on Nepali lang' in Mungpoo Court: GTA Chief, Bengal minister seek urgent intervention

Darjeeling, Aug. 19 -- A major controversy has erupted after allegations surfaced that a Judicial Magistrate in Mungpoo Court barred the use of Nepali language in court proceedings and routine communi... Read More


New association formed to boost tourism in Himalayan regions

Siliguri, Aug. 19 -- A new initiative has been launched to strengthen the tourism and hospitality sectors across the Himalayan regions of North Bengal and North-East India. The Kanchenjunga Region Hos... Read More


Speaker to announce stance on No-Confidence Motion against Deputy Defence Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne is expected to deliver his opinion today (19) on the no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against Deputy Minister of Defence... Read More


'Unexpected challenge': Jet Li says he's recovering well after surgery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Martial arts star Jet Li has told fans he is recovering after undergoing surgery, easing concerns about his health. According to The Straits Times, the 62-year-old actor shar... Read More


Satish Sharma announces Slew of activities on Eve of National Sports Day

Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- In line with the nationwide initiative to promote sports and physical fitness, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs , IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Sat... Read More


Centre in SC opposes fixing timelines for President, Guv for assent to Bills

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Centre on Tuesday opposed in the Supreme Court imposition of fixed timelines on governors and President for taking decisions on Bills passed by state legislatures, saying suc... Read More


EAM Jaishankar embarks on three-day visit to Russia

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday embarked on a three-day visit to Moscow to further strengthen the "time-tested" India-Russia partnership. The visit comes again... Read More


Bengal achieves 42% of MSME lending target in first quarter

Kolkata, Aug. 19 -- The Bengal government has achieved record lending to MSME units, with 42 per cent of the annual target met in the first quarter itself. Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to Chie... Read More


Bengal: State Directorate of School Edu to hold NMMS exam on December 21

Kolkata, Aug. 19 -- The West Bengal Directorate of School Education will conduct the state-level National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMSE) 2025 for Class VIII students on December 21 ac... Read More


Rajya Sabha takes up Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday took up the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, which aims to relax the norms for mining critical minerals. The Bill... Read More