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BJP factions trade charges after clash in E Burdwan

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Bengal STF recovers huge cache of arms, ammunition from abandoned ECL quarters

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) Following night-long raids and search operations, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Andal near the steel-cum-industrial township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district. The raids started on Saturday night and continued till early Sunday morning, said officials. []

bhaskarlive 9 Aug 2026 11:32 am

Woman Held In Honeytrap Plot Against BJP Leaders

Arpita Sarkar was arrested from Sahebganj in Jharkhand early on Saturday. She is a close associate of Hamim Mondal, who was picked up from a housing complex near Durgapur Expressway in Burdwan on Friday

Deccan Chronicle 1 Aug 2026 11:19 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Claims Threat from Jaish-e-Mohammed

Kolkata, July 31: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Friday that he, along with another member of the West Bengal Cabinet, is under threat from the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). His comments came in response to the arrest of a suspected JeM member, Hamim Mandal, in Burdwan city, located in the East Bardhaman ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Claims Threat from Jaish-e-Mohammed

Morningstar 31 Jul 2026 11:34 pm

Three TMC Leaders Arrested in Burdwan District, BJP Accuses TMC of Shielding Criminals

Kolkata, May 13: In a significant political development, police in the Burdwan district of West Bengal have arrested three brothers linked to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on serious criminal charges. This incident has sparked a new political controversy in the region. BJP legislator Krishna Ghosh has accused the TMC of providing protection to criminal elements. ... Read more Three TMC Leaders Arrested in Burdwan District, BJP Accuses TMC of Shielding Criminals

Morningstar 13 May 2026 2:15 pm

Three TMC Leaders Arrested in Burdwan District Amid Political Controversy

Kolkata, May 13: In a significant development in Burdwan district of West Bengal, police have arrested three brothers affiliated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in connection with several serious criminal cases. This arrest has sparked a new political controversy in the region. BJP legislator Krishna Ghosh has accused the TMC of providing protection to criminal ... Read more Three TMC Leaders Arrested in Burdwan District Amid Political Controversy

Udaipur Kiran 13 May 2026 2:12 pm

BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant upset in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defeated the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the Purba Sthal South constituency of East Burdwan district. BJP candidate Pran Krishna Tapdar emerged victorious after a 20-round vote count, defeating senior TMC leader Swapan Debnath by a ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat

Morningstar 5 May 2026 2:54 am

West Bengal elections: Ahead of counting, TMC & BJP spar over EVM security

Ahead of Bengal's vote counting, Trinamool and BJP traded accusations over EVM strongroom security. TMC alleged CCTV blackouts in North 24 Parganas, while BJP pointed to alleged unauthorized access and attempted breaches in Salt Lake and Burdwan. Both parties raised concerns about the integrity of the storage facilities.

The Times of India 3 May 2026 2:26 am

West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Maid contests from Burdwan, households left without help

Kalita Majhi, a domestic worker and BJP candidate, has left a void in her employers' lives as she campaigns for the Ausgram seat. Her employers, who view her as family, are struggling with daily routines in her absence. Majhi aims to prove that a domestic worker can become an MLA and represent the economically weaker sections.

The Economic Times 29 Apr 2026 5:06 pm

ED raids Kolkata, Burdwan in West Bengal PDS scam case

Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday, April 25, raided several locations in poll-bound West Bengal as part of its money laundering investigation into an alleged PDS scam, officials said. Searches were underway at about nine premises of suppliers and exporters in Kolkata, Burdwan, and Habra, including Niranjan Chandra Sahas, they said. The action is being Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2026 9:40 am

West Bengal: ED raids premises in Kolkata, Burdwan in PDS 'scam' case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday carried out raids at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of its money laundering investigation linked to an alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) wheat scam.

The Economic Times 25 Apr 2026 8:58 am