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Attention all hagglers of Gariahat. Yes, those of you who pride themselves on negotiating prices down till the vendor has slashed them by more than half.

BSF busts gold, smuggling racket at B’desh border

On the basis of a specific tip-off, the by Field ‘G’ Team of BSF at Kishanganj apprehended an Indian national, Ratan Bishra, (23), a resident of Goalpokher post station in North Dinajpur, at IBBF gate while he was returning from his field situated ahead of fence, carrying bundle of dry branches of trees.

Bengal in top tourism destinations list, CM praises feat

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the state government officials and tourism stakeholders after Bengal emerged as one of the most favoured international tourist destinations in the country, according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 published by the ministry of tourism.