With the dates of the Bihar Assembly elections announced, political activities have intensified across the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday held a meeting with Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan to finalize seat-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). At the same time, tensions have surfaced within the opposition alliance […]
India’s coal exports surged 23.4% year-on-year to 1.908 million tonnes (MT) in FY2024-25, marking a significant increase as the government pushes to tap growing global demand for fossil fuels. According to provisional government data, coal exports stood at 1.546 MT in FY2023-24.In value terms, exports were pegged at ₹1,828.2 crore in FY25, compared to ₹1,643.4
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Shrayan Sen Authorities and local observers have urged travellers not to panic over reports of heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of North Bengal. While certain catchment areas witnessed extreme rainfall on the night of October 4, most tourist destinations and hill routes remain unaffected and open for travel. Three river catchments saw extreme rainAccording
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Snowfall covers Sissu, Himachal Pradesh. Photo Courtesy: Joydeep Guha Chowdhury The Himalayan region welcomed an early taste of winter on monday, 6th October, as the higher reaches of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand witnessed the season’s first snowfall. The fresh spell brought joy to tourists and locals alike, while also triggering a sharp dip in
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The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the state. Polling will take place in two phases — on November 6 and November 11 — with counting of votes scheduled for November 14. Out of the 243 assembly constituencies,
Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) continued to lose users in August 2025, with over 300,000 subscribers exiting its network, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In contrast, private sector rivals Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel extended their market lead, adding 194,900 and 496,000 wireless users,
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Shrayan Sen North Bengal’s hills and plains — from Darjeeling and Kalimpong to the forests of the Dooars — are reeling from one of the most destructive rain disasters in recent memory. Torrential rainfall triggered massive landslides, flash floods, and infrastructural collapse, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The disaster has renewed urgent calls for
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After days of rain and flooding across parts of North Bengal, and also moderate to heavy rains over South, the weather is finally showing signs of improvement. From Monday, no heavy rainfall is forecast anywhere in West Bengal — neither in the plains of South Bengal nor in the hills and foothills of the north.
After a night of relentless extremely heavy rainfall, floodwaters have begun to recede across several parts of North Bengal, bringing partial relief to the region battered by torrential downpours and overflowing rivers. In Jalpaiguri and adjoining districts, the situation has started improving as the water levels of major rivers — Teesta, Jaldhaka, and Murti —
Jamuria (Asansol): Fresh allegations have surfaced regarding the revival of illegal coal trade in the Jamuria region of Asansol. On Saturday night, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a major operation in the Tapasi area of ECL Kunustoria Colliery, seizing a large quantity of illegally mined coal. Acting on a tip-off, CISF personnel along
