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as rains reduce in north bengal, tourism expected to bounce back soon, video

Shrayan Sen After a night of relentless and record breaking rainfall that triggered landslides, disrupted road connectivity and caused widespread flooding, conditions are showing some signs of improvement across Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim. Weather forecasts indicate a significant reduction in rainfall after October 6, raising hopes for a quick recovery of the tourism sector in […]

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Andal–Varanasi Flight Service to Begin from October 28

Durgapur, West Bengal: Speculations come to an end as the much-awaited Andal–Varanasi flight service is set to begin this month. According to the authorities at Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, the new service will commence on October 28. IndiGo Airlines will operate flights on this route three days a week — Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. As

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Renault Plans to Cut 3,000 Jobs Under Cost-Saving Initiative

French automaker Renault is preparing to cut around 3,000 jobs globally through a voluntary redundancy programme targeting support functions, according to French newsletter L’Informe. The job cuts are part of a cost-saving initiative called “Arrow,” under which Renault aims to reduce staff in departments such as human resources, finance, and marketing by 15%. The reduction

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Banks to Introduce Continuous Cheque Clearing from today

Starting Saturday, banks in India will shift from the current batch-based cheque clearing system to a continuous process, a move aimed at speeding up settlements and improving customer convenience. Under the new mechanism, cheques received at bank branches will be scanned and sent to the clearing house on a rolling basis during the presentation window,

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India-China Direct Flights to Resume from October 26 After Five-Year Gap

New Delhi: After a gap of more than five years, direct passenger flights between India and China are set to resume from October 26, marking a significant step toward normalising bilateral relations that had been strained since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on Thursday that it will restart daily nonstop

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Banks to Remain Closed on All Seven Days Next Week in Parts of India

Banks in several parts of the country will remain closed on all seven days of the upcoming week (September 29 to October 5) due to religious festivals, national holidays, and weekend closures. The week coincides with Navratri, Durga Puja, Gandhi Jayanti, and Vijaya Dashami celebrations. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar,

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CLW Sets an Unbelievable Record in September

Chittaranjan, West Bengal: The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has achieved an unprecedented milestone — a record never before touched since its establishment. The factory has produced 400 electric locomotives in just 148 working days. The 400th locomotive of the current financial year 2025–26 was officially flagged off on September 25. Out of these 400 locomotives,

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Defence Ministry Signs ₹62,370 Crore Deal with HAL for 97 LCA Mk1A Jets

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a ₹62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, comprising 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seaters, for the Indian Air Force (IAF). According to the MoD, delivery of the aircraft will begin in 2027–28 and will

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Agreement Signed with Two Firms, New Sinter Plant to Come Up at Burnpur SAIL-ISP

Barnpur, West Bengal: Burnpur SAIL-ISP (IISCO Steel Plant) on Thursday signed a landmark agreement with Metso India Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, and Autotec (Germany) consortium for the establishment of a new Sinter Plant Complex with a capacity of 2.673 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). Director In-Charge of the plant, Surajit Mishra, stated that under this agreement,

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BSF Team Conducts Two-Day Inspection at Hindustan Cables Ahead of Vishwakarma Puja

Chittaranjan, West Bengal: On the eve of Vishwakarma Puja, new possibilities have emerged for fresh initiatives at the unused land of Hindustan Cables. A high-level delegation of the Border Security Force (BSF), which arrived yesterday, stayed overnight and once again carried out an extensive on-site inspection of the Hindustan Cables premises on September 16. They

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