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Agnimitra Paul announces CCTV monitoring of municipalities

Kolkata, May 13 -- The state government is stepping up surveillance across urban local bodies in Bengal by bringing all municipalities and municipal corporations under CCTV monitoring. Urban Developm... Read More


Indonesia gold demand surges 47 percent in Q1 amid safe-haven buying

Jakarta, May 13 -- Demand for gold bars and coins in Indonesia jumped 47 percent in the first quarter of 2026 from the previous year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). The surging demand ref... Read More


33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across sev... Read More


Bengal outscores nat'l average in CBSE Class XII results

Kolkata, May 13 -- West Bengal recorded an 85.94 per cent pass percentage in the CBSE Class XII examinations this year, remaining above the national average of 85.20 per cent despite a decline of 3.22... Read More


Government to roll out 'Shishu Swarga' for children with special needs

Dhaka, May 13 -- The government has approved a new initiative titled "Shishu Swarga", or "Paradise for Children", aimed at ensuring healthcare and rehabilitation services for those with special needs.... Read More


Leena Gangopadhyay resigns from chairperson of WB State Women's Commission

KOLKATA, May 13 -- Leena Gangopadhyay has stepped down as the chairperson of the West Bengal State Commission for Women before the end of her tenure, which was due to conclude in July. The resignation... Read More


Digha: Abhishek claims attack on shops created panic among tourists

Kolkata, May 13 -- Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that saffron-clad BJP supporters vandalised several food stalls and medicine shops near the sea beach in Digha following a felicitation progra... Read More


Sujata Mondal quits TMC

Kolkata, May 13 -- Former Bishnupur Lok Sabha TMC candidate Sujata Mondal on Wednesday announced her resignation from all party and government posts, formally severing ties with the Trinamool Congress... Read More


Dynatrace Sees Growth In Q1, FY27, But Q4 Profit Declines; Stock Surges 11.4% - Update

India, May 13 -- While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, software intelligence provider Dynatrace, Inc. (DT) provided its adjusted earnings and revenue guidance for the ... Read More


CPI(M)'s Mustafizur Rahman pledges to fight for jobs, workers' rights

Kolkata, May 13 -- Newly elected CPI(M) MLA from Domkal, Mustafizur Rahman (Rana), on Wednesday said that despite being the lone Left representative in the West Bengal Assembly, he was confident of ca... Read More