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Woman gangraped for demanding refund of cut-money in Bengal, TMC leaders under scanner

The incident took place in Maynaguri, some 16 km from district headquarters Jalpaiguri in last week.

22 Aug 2019 3:41 PM

He added, “Where the arms were brought from is a matter of investigation. No comment can be made on it. (Representational image)

Three die in clashes over rural board

Over 2 dozens injured at Amdanga in North 24 Parganas.

30 Aug 2018 6:19 AM

Toilet scam in Bihar, Enforcement Directorate to issue summons

The Patna divisional commissioner ordered an investigation and an FIR was lodged on the statement of a block development officer.

10 Jul 2018 2:23 AM

The victim was returning home at around 10 pm through Noapara, when three miscreants came on a motorcycle and opened fire on him. (Representational Image)

Bagnan on the boil after TMC man gunned down

The police has also initiated the probe on the murder.

06 Jun 2018 6:53 AM

In Nuggurdiya village, the dalit groom was allegedly forced to get down from his horse he was riding while going in a procession to the bride’s house for marriage a couple of months ago. (Representational image)

Circular on dalit wedding notice withdrawn in MP

Several dalit outfits in the district staged protest marches demanding withdrawal of the circular regretting that it belittled their communities.

06 May 2018 12:59 AM

Security agencies apprehend trouble in certain pockets of the state as verification of family trees brought to light that suspected foreigners are trying to get their names enrolled in the NRC.

High security as citizens’ list work nears end

It may be noted that names of around 1.90 crore people have already been included in the first draft of the NRC and the final draft will be out soon.

28 Apr 2018 2:14 AM

Ex-speaker Chatterjee worried about rural violence

Chatterjee said adding that people should come out in protest against this violence.

26 Apr 2018 7:00 AM

State power minister Sovandeb Chatterjee and trade union leaders take out an anti-bandh rally at Esplanade in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: Asian Age)

State government makes attendance must today

It said disruption of vehicular traffic will not be considered reason for granting leave.

13 Apr 2018 7:53 AM

Probe ordered into Gurgaon ‘land deal’

Complaint on alleged illegal deal was filed in CM’s grievance cell.

13 Apr 2018 7:09 AM

SP men being toppled for BJP leaders in panchayats

A BJP functionary said, “What is wrong in a no-confidence motion against zila panchayat heads if they are not fulfilling the people’s aspirations?”

01 Jul 2017 2:19 AM

Panchayat fines man Rs 2 lakh for giving ‘triple talaq’

The panchayat, headed by Asrar Babu, felt the groom could not justify the utterance of triple talaq.

13 Jun 2017 1:57 AM

The Kakhurdi police station in Malegaon tehsil registered the case on a complaint by the couple. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Panchayat ‘ostracises’ 10 families over love marriage

It was the father of the woman, Hema Sagar Shinde, who allegedly approached the panchayat.

20 May 2017 2:13 AM

Muslim group in UP bans 'triple talaq' at one go

In a case of any dispute with his wife, a man should raise the matter with the panchayat which will try to resolve it.

06 May 2017 8:14 AM

Mathura: Panchayat to fine cow killers, girls using mobile phones on street

Panchayat also decided to impose Rs 21,000 on girls who will be seen talking on mobile phones while walking on the street

03 May 2017 10:09 AM

The incident occurred when the family of the groom, Farid Qureshi, demanded more dowry and also made some comments against the bride's family. (Representative Image)

Haryana: Groom asks for dowry, bride’s family holds him hostage

The bride's family locked the four persons inside, but released them later.

01 May 2017 11:04 AM

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