Kolkata to Witness Rare Lunar Eclipse on March 3
Kolkata is preparing for a breathtaking celestial display as the final phase of a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “Blood Moon,” will be visible during moonrise on Tuesday,…
Category: West Bengal
Another BLO Dies in Malda; Family Blames Work Pressure and Voter Data Stress
Tragedy struck the Sujapur area of Malda district as Mohammad Anikul Alam, a 56-year-old geography teacher and Booth Level Officer (BLO), passed away following a severe heart attack, allegedly triggered…
The Supreme Court gives the final voter list one more week to be published
In accordance with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) effort, the Supreme Court extended by one week the deadline for publishing the final electoral roll in…
India Ships Record 280 kg of Tea in 2025 Despite Global Trade Shocks
India’s tea exports touched a record high in 2025, rising 9.5% year-on-year to 280.4 million kg, driven by strong demand from Iraq and a sharp surge in shipments to China,…
Union Budget Brews Discontent in North Bengal’s Tea Sector
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked disappointment across north Bengal’s tea belt, with stakeholders saying the tea industry found no mention while other cash crops…
Railways Clears Survey for Three New Rail Line Projects in West Bengal
The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned final location surveys for three new railway line projects in West Bengal, covering a total length of about 178 km. The projects aim to…
Bengal Himalayan Carnival 2026 to Spotlight North Bengal’s Hills, Culture and Adventure
The Bengal Himalayan Carnival 2026 will be held from January 30 to February 1 to promote North Bengal’s sub-Himalayan region as a unified tourism destination. The three-day event, now in…
Rajganj BDO Distributes Boiled Eggs To School Children
In a move to enhance child nutrition, the Rajganj Block Administration launched a special initiative on Monday, distributing boiled eggs to nearly 200 students from rural schools. The program was…
2 Arrested In Siliguri For Smuggling 20 kg Cannabis
Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly smuggling 20 kilograms of cannabis hidden inside the bonnet of a car. The accused have been identified as Prasenjit Barman and…
Turtle Found By Roadside In Siliguri
On Wednesday morning, a turtle was discovered by the roadside near the Amaidighi border area in Fulbari. As per local sources, the reptile was spotted by a vehicle driver on…