The West Bengal government has transferred the first installment of financial assistance under the Annapurna Yojana to nearly 1.1 crore women beneficiaries, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced during the launch of the scheme in Kolkata.
At least three people lost their lives and four others remain missing after a boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in the Ganga in Samastipur district on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 5:45 am,