Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
NEET-UG re-test underway across India, abroad; travel woes hit aspirantsNEET-UG 2026 re-exam commenced nationwide and abroad Sunday under stringent security measures. Over 95,000 rooms are under CCTV surveillanc...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expresses grief over NH-27 Maynaguri accident, announces compensation for victims' kinA tragic road accident on NH-27 in Maynaguri claimed two lives and injured over 50 passengers when a bus collided with a stationary trailer...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.52 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
Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SCThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. Thi...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
India facing 41% rainfall deficit as southwest monsoon stalls over MaharashtraIndia is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit. The southwest monsoon has stalled, impacting large parts of the country. Several mete...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Adani Group keen on Hooghly river tunnel, power, infra projects in Bengal: OfficialThe Adani Group is keen to invest in West Bengal's infrastructure. They are interested in projects like a tunnel under the Hooghly river to...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: OfficialIndia plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Southwest Monsoon advance over Maharashtra stalled due to unfavourable conditions: IMDThe Southwest Monsoon's progress over Maharashtra has stalled. Unfavorable weather patterns are preventing further advancement. Rainfall ac...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Andhra government to offer free bus rides for students appearing for NEET UG re-exam 2026Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses will provide free travel for students taking the NEET examination on June 21. Student...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Private bus operators raise concerns over Kerala's free travel scheme for womenPrivate bus operators in Kerala are worried about the new free travel scheme for women on KSRTC buses. They claim it is hurting their busin...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
WB liquor retailers allege Rs 300 crore collected as unauthorised transport charges, seek probeWest Bengal liquor traders claim over Rs 300 crore was collected from them between 2022 and 2025. They allege these are unauthorized transp...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue planPrivate bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on governmen...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
West Bengal govt assigns portfolios to newly sworn-in ministersThe West Bengal government has finalized portfolio allocations for its newly sworn-in ministers. Swapan Dasgupta will now lead the Finance ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST