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50 tonnes of illegal coal seized

Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate seized two illegal coal loaded trucks in Chowringhee police outpost area on national highway-19 at Jharkhand – Bengal border and seized about 50 tonnes of coal.

Bangladesh tour operators to miss Bengal Travel Mart

Bangladesh-based tour operators will not participate in the 8th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024, despite earlier assurances from the Tour Operators’ Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators’ Association (EHTTOA).

Schools likely to reopen in Bengal

"...For one year and nine months there has been no activity in the schools and naturally, the buildings are in very bad shape. The opening of the schools will depend on the final nod of the chief minister,"

Bypolls in 4 Bengal assembly seats on October 30

Earlier, the ECI announced election in Bhabanipur constituency treating it as a 'Special Case' on the request of the state government and that triggered controversy. A PIL was filed challenging the commission's decision and the matter is pending before the Calcutta High Court.

Heavy rains to lash S. Bengal in next 2 days

The Met department forecast heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places in South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore districts on Tuesday. Heavy rain has been forecast in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Jhargram and North 24 Parganas districts on Tuesday.

Cyclone alert: Rescue map for low areas

Mr Dwivedi has asked DMs to ensure that adequate relief materials are kept in stock. This apart, officials have been asked to keep a close watch on the condition of dams and undertake necessary repairs if required. Fishermen have been asked not to go to the sea till 5 October.