Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Adani eyes Bengal ports, logistics opportunities as SMPK plans tourism pushKolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo h...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 1982 Ganga, Teesta water-sharing MoU with Bangladesh, says 'Bangladesh Zindabad' is its guiding principle"On this very day, May 30, 1982, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had given renewed consent for the sharing of the Ganga River with a Bang...
30 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Don't take Bangladeshi infiltrators to courts, send them to BSF instead: Suvendu to Bengal policeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new policy. Detained Bangladeshi infiltrators will now be directly handed over...
21 May, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Centre betting big on Brahmaputra as economic lifeline: Minister Sarbananda SonowalThe Indian government is developing the Brahmaputra river into a major economic corridor. This initiative focuses on transport, trade, and ...
20 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Bangladesh's ties with India 'will depend on' Ganges water treaty renewal: BNPBangladesh's ruling BNP has stated that relations with India hinge on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty. The party seeks immediate talks wi...
16 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Bangladesh approves project to 'negate negative impact' of India's Farakka BarrageBangladesh has approved a major project to construct a barrage on the Padma River. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse effects of ...
13 May, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
FICCI Northeast Council congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on second Assam CM termAs Himanta Biswa Sarma embarks on his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, the FICCI Northeast Advisory Council extends its heartfelt co...
13 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
India urges Bangladesh to expedite nationality check for nearly 3,000 ImmigrantsIndia is pressing Bangladesh to hasten the verification of nearly 3,000 potential illegal immigrants, echoing a commitment to uphold border...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta project, casting shadow on India tiesBangladesh's new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project. This move follows discussions between B...
07 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lowerThis situation adds to existing concerns about food security in the region. Thailand's rice prices remain steady with quiet demand. Rising ...
02 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Border villages in WB's Murshidabad caught in whirlpool of infiltration politics, identity fearsIllegal immigration from Bangladesh dominates politics in Murshidabad's border areas. Parties debate infiltration, identity cards, and demo...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Beyond the Fence: Villagers in Ahio seek development in upcoming West Bengal Assembly pollsResidents near the Habibpur Border in Ahio face challenges. A closed primary health centre forces villagers to travel for medical care. Whi...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
How India plans to use Bangladesh's rivers to unlock its landlocked Northeast?India’s northeast is a prisoner of geography. Landlocked and ring-fenced by neighbours, its lone land-based connection with the rest of Ind...
03 Nov, 2019, 06.12 AM IST