Bengal

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hospitalised after injury at residence

According to sources, Banerjee informed Kolkata Police Commissioner Vinit Goel that she was pushed from behind before the fall. She hit her head against a glass showcase, resulting in a deep cut on her forehead.

Bengal’s acid attack crisis reflects lawlessness and injustice

The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report on crime in India has revealed a disturbing trend. West Bengal has topped the list of acid attack cases in the country for the third consecutive year. In 2022, the state recorded 31 incidents with 35 victims, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Nationally, there were […]

Bengal gripped by infiltration, appeasement, will bring CAA if brought to power: Amit Shah

KOLKATA:  Eyeing the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a mega Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Kolkata on Wednesday, saying that the Centre would implement the Citizenship Amendment Act in West Bengal if brought to power.    “Mamata has not been able to stop infiltration. Voter cards and Aadhaar cards are being […]

3 children mistake crude bomb for ball, sustain severe injuries in Murshidabad

KOLKATA: West Bengal witnessed another incident of a crude bomb blast, on Wednesday, resulting in three children being severely injured who mistook the bomb as a ball at Farakka Imamnagar Panchayat in the Murshidabad area.  The blast took place in the morning while the children were playing outside an Anganwadi centre before heading towards their […]

WATCH | Jadavpur University Student Death Turn into Political Battle

The tragic death of Swapandeep Kundu, a first-year graduation student, allegedly due to ragging, has exposed unethical and illegal practices that have vitiated the environment and instilled fear among junior students at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University. University students say that several alumni continue to occupy hostel rooms and impose their own regulations on various aspects of […]

West Bengal Governor opens ‘anti-corruption cell’ at Raj Bhavan

The initiative is expected to open a new front for confrontation between the Governor and the state government

Balasore Aftermath: A Desperate father’s unending wait for son’s body

Shibakanta Roy, continues his relentless search for his 22-year-old son, Bipul Roy's body.

In Bengal, we’re living like in Bangladesh: Hanuman Jayanti organisers

The Calcutta High Court has issued several restrictions on the Hanuman Jayanti procession in Bengal, following the Ram Navami violence.

While West Bengal is burning, Abhishek issues ultimatum to centre

With increasing attacks on Hindus in recent times, TMC national general secretary and Didi’s all-powerful nephew Abhishek Banerjee gives centre 10-15 days to release MGNREGA funds

Abhishek Banerjee to meet Giriraj Singh to discuss MGNREGA dues

"A delegation of Trinamool Congress will go to meet Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh. Abhishek Banerjee will lead the team. Time has been sought to meet the minister on Wednesday," sources said.