West Bengal

Cyclone Remal claims 16 lives in India, Bangladesh

The first cyclone of the year, Remal has already claimed the lives of 16 individuals in West Bengal and Bangladesh after making landfall near the Bay of Bengal on Monday morning, according to media reports.

Cyclone Remal: Heavy rainfall and strong winds expected

NEW DELHI: West Bengal is preparing for Cyclone Remal, which has become a severe cyclonic storm. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that this cyclone, the first in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season, will make landfall between West Bengal’s Sagar Island and Bangladesh’s Khepupara on Sunday night. The IMD forecasts that Cyclone Remal […]

Cyclone Remal to hit West Bengal, Bangladesh on May 26

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclone Remal, currently developing in the Bay of Bengal,

Bangladesh MP found murdered and dismembered in Kolkata

The brutal murder of Anwarul Azim Anar, a Member of Parliament from Bangladesh, has shocked both nations after he was found dismembered in Kolkata.

New COVID variant KP.2 detected in West Bengal

In recent weeks, 36 samples have tested positive for the newest Covid variant, KP.2, in genomic sequencing performed across India, with a significant focus on West Bengal.

PM Modi calls WB BJP candidate, promises to tackle corruption

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to combat corruption and uphold justice. PM Modi disclosed that he is actively exploring legal avenues to ensure that funds unlawfully obtained from the poor in West Bengal are returned to them through the assets and finances seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

West Bengal child protection report submitted to President

The report, prepared under section 16 sub-clause (1) of the CPCR Act, 2005, aims to draw attention to the deliberate mismanagement of child-related issues in West Bengal, urging corrective measures to ensure the protection and well-being of children in the state.

Sandeshkhali protests: Women burn TMC leader’s hut in West Bengal

The protesters, armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, demanded the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan, a TMC Zilla Parishad member, and his aides, who have been on the run since January.

CAA to cover entire nation within 7 days: Union Minister’s bold ‘guarantee’

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Shantanu Thakur has asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will be enforced nationwide within the coming week. Speaking in Bengali at a public event in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas in Bengal, Thakur stated, “I can guarantee that in the next seven days, not just in West Bengal, but the CAA […]

Rahul Gandhi enters Bengal amid Mamata pulling out of alliance

NEW DELHI: Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, has resumed its journey from Assam and entered Cooch Behar in West Bengal, marking the twelfth day of the nationwide expedition for justice and unity. Commencing the day from Golak Ganj Chariali in Assam at 8 am, the march covered significant distances and key […]