West Bengal

Covid protocols trashed as crowds throng Kolkata’s Park Street to celebrate ChristmasCovid protocols trashed as crowds throng Kolkata’s Park Street to celebrate Christmas

Covid protocols trashed as crowds throng Kolkata’s Park Street to celebrate Christmas

<p> <strong>It was surely not a ‘silent night’ on Christmas in Kolkata. Frenzy gripped Kolkata’s Park Street and the adjoining…

3 years ago
Durga Puja Now Included In UNESCO Heritage ListDurga Puja Now Included In UNESCO Heritage List

Durga Puja Now Included In UNESCO Heritage List

<p> <strong>Making Indians proud, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has given intangible heritage status to the Durga…

3 years ago
Rs 250 crore in black money detected in tax raid on two lead manufacturers in West Bengal and UPRs 250 crore in black money detected in tax raid on two lead manufacturers in West Bengal and UP

Rs 250 crore in black money detected in tax raid on two lead manufacturers in West Bengal and UP

<p> The Income Tax Department has detected a black money trail to the tune of Rs 250 crore in a…

3 years ago
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & Karnataka top India’s list of accident prone spots on highwaysTamil Nadu, West Bengal & Karnataka top India’s list of accident prone spots on highways

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & Karnataka top India’s list of accident prone spots on highways

<p> Tamil Nadu has as many as 748 accident-prone black spots on its highways making it the highest number in…

3 years ago
Rare black panther spotted at West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger ReserveRare black panther spotted at West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve

Rare black panther spotted at West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve

<p> A rare black panther has been spotted at the Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar sub-division of Jalpaiguri district of…

3 years ago
Bengal, Odisha North-east states to gain as govt makes jute bags mandatory for foodgrainsBengal, Odisha North-east states to gain as govt makes jute bags mandatory for foodgrains

Bengal, Odisha North-east states to gain as govt makes jute bags mandatory for foodgrains

<p> In a major boost to the jute industry, the Narendra Modi Government has made it mandatory to use only…

3 years ago
Muslim artisan Ismail’s Kali idols are worshipped by all the villagers of DaspurMuslim artisan Ismail’s Kali idols are worshipped by all the villagers of Daspur

Muslim artisan Ismail’s Kali idols are worshipped by all the villagers of Daspur

<p> <strong>Ahead of the Kali puja to be celebrated next week all over the country, a Muslim artisan is busy…

3 years ago
GI tagged Mihidana sweet dish of West Bengal wings its way to Bahrain ahead of DiwaliGI tagged Mihidana sweet dish of West Bengal wings its way to Bahrain ahead of Diwali

GI tagged Mihidana sweet dish of West Bengal wings its way to Bahrain ahead of Diwali

<p> In an effort to promote indigenous and Geographical Identification (GI) tagged products, the first consignment of GI tagged sweet…

3 years ago
Bengalis rejoice as first tranche of Hilsa fish arrives from Bangladesh ahead of Durga PujaBengalis rejoice as first tranche of Hilsa fish arrives from Bangladesh ahead of Durga Puja

Bengalis rejoice as first tranche of Hilsa fish arrives from Bangladesh ahead of Durga Puja

<p>  As Bengal gets ready for “Durga Pujo”– the biggest festival for Bengalis which will begin next month, Bangladesh has…

4 years ago
Painting India as an “electoral democracy” or “ethnic democracy” fails the stress testPainting India as an “electoral democracy” or “ethnic democracy” fails the stress test

Painting India as an “electoral democracy” or “ethnic democracy” fails the stress test

<p> Crusaders survive on blind faith; the more blind it is, the deeper become their faith. A small but inexhaustible…

4 years ago