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Christmas revelry: Mamata prays for peace, decorates home

Christmas was observed in the city with usual enthusiasm. Thousands of people visited the places of importance while long queues were seen outside restaurants. Vast areas of central Kolkata were lit up giving the flavour of a magical world.

DVC agrees to release water for irrigation

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has agreed to release irrigation water for five South Bengal districts, which will commence on 5 January for Rabi and 26 January for Boro cultivation in the first phase.

Tiger starts hunting, give hope of its capture

The three-and-half-year-old Royal Bengal tigress, last month crossed the borders after her soft release along with her another mate. This was a part to strengthen the tiger population of the reserve.

Bengal STF busts international OTP scam network

In a major breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bengal Police has uncovered an intricate web of fraud involving the illegal sale of OTPs (One-Time Passwords) on WhatsApp.

CLW surpasses previous highest production

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the premier electric locomotive production unit of Indian Railways, has achieved the remarkable milestone, on 31 January, for the first time in the CLW history.

Congress likely to showcase Ghishing’s dream for votes

When the Hill-based Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF), a close ally of the NDA, is politically working with the BJP, the Congress may beg votes from the Hill people highlighting the dream of founder GNLF president the Late Subash Ghisingh.