West Bengal Party Leader Arrested with Fake Currency and Weapons
A leader of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party was arrested in Kolkata with counterfeit notes and firearms during a police checkpoint. West Bengal Party Leader Arrested with Fake Currency and Weapons
Bengal Minister orders special audit for GTA, hill panchayats
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) The West Bengal Minister in charge of Panchayat Affairs & Rural Development, Dilip Ghosh, on Saturday announced a special audit to identify corrupt activities in the functioning of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and panchayats in the hills of North Bengal. Ghosh, also the former national vice president and state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, warned that the new BJP-ruled government will adopt a zero-tolerance approach against corruption in administrative functioning. He chaired an administrative review meeting at the North Bengal Branch Secretariat Uttarkanya in Siliguri, Darjeeling district, to assess rural development progress in the hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. He sent a strong message to curb corruption in GTA and panchayat bodies. No corruption in public service activities will be tolerated. Special audits will be conducted in at least 10 per cent of the panchayats, including GTA areas in the hills, where serious charges of corruption exist. Work is underway to fill infrastructure gaps in coordination with the new GTA chief and administrative officials. Initiatives are being taken to quickly recruit people to fill around 11,000 vacancies in the state Panchayat & Rural Development Department to keep services running, Ghosh said. He added that people in West Bengal had brought change in the regime for the sake of development. They are satisfied with the functioning of the new government. This satisfaction will be reflected in the results of the bypolls for two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal next month. BJP candidates will win by heavy margins from both constituencies, Ghosh asserted.
Bengal: Congress candidate for Nandigram bypoll sent to 14-day custody
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) Milan Pradhan, the Congress candidate for the Nandigram Assembly bypoll in East Midnapore district next month, was on Saturday denied bail by a district court in East Midnapore after being arrested in an old murder case registered against him. The judge remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody, which means he will remain behind bars until October 3. The bypolls for Nandigram, as well as for the Rejinagar Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district, will be held on October 6, with results to be declared on October 9. This effectively prevents Pradhan from participating in the campaign process, and he will likely have to contest the bypoll from jail unless a higher court grants him bail in the meantime. Milan will be produced before the same district court on Monday in connection with another old case registered against him. He was arrested on Friday evening from Chandipur in East Midnapore in connection with a 2007 murder case linked to the anti-land acquisition movement at Nandigram during the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee-led Left Front regime. A total of four cases related to rioting, murder, and criminal intimidation were registered against him during that period. The deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the Nandigram by-election ended on Saturday. Rumours had suggested that the Congress candidate, like Sanchita Dey Pradhan of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress, would also withdraw. However, that did not happen. The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee launched a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the state government over Milans arrest. State Congress leader Ajitesh Pandey said, The police told the district court that they had not found Milan for the last 19 years. Now they have found him after he became a candidate in the election. Isnt it strange? Multiple cases have been filed against him. After this, Milan will be produced in the same court again on Monday in relation to another case registered at Khejuri Police Station in East Midnapore. However, we are not leaving the voting ground.
Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2026: Essential Guidelines and Document Requirements
The Indian Army is hosting an Agniveer recruitment rally from September 21 to 28, 2026, in Kolkata. This event is crucial for candidates who have passed the Common Entrance Exam. The article outlines essential guidelines, including required documents, pre-rally preparations, conduct during the rally, and post-rally actions. Additionally, it covers the tattoo policy for candidates from tribal communities. Stay informed about the recruitment process by following the official website for updates and avoid relying on unauthorized sources.
South Bengal braces for 3-4 days of rain, thunderstorms; alert in Kolkata
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to lash several districts of south Bengal, including Kolkata, over the next three to four days, the Met office forecast on Saturday. The weather department said all districts in south Bengal could receive rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, with scattered showers expected to continue over the next few days. There is a yellow alert for light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in all districts of south Bengal today (Saturday). Squally winds may blow at 30 to 40 km per hour along with the rain. There will also be a risk of lightning, a Met department official said. The official said rainfall was likely in North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura and Purulia. Gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 km per hour may accompany the showers in these areas. A yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms has also been issued for six districts, including the western districts of the state, for the next two days, amid lightning and strong wind warnings. The Met department is also monitoring developments in the Bay of Bengal amid the possibility of a cyclone forming later this month. However, it has not made any official announcement regarding the formation of a cyclone and is currently keeping a close watch on the evolving weather conditions. Meanwhile, rainfall activity is expected to decline in north Bengal from Saturday. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur at some places across the northern districts. In Kolkata, the sky is likely to remain cloudy, with thunderstorms possible later in the evening. If rainfall does not occur, high humidity may increase discomfort. The possibility of rain is expected to rise in the city from Monday and continue until September 24. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely during this period, accompanied by gusty winds of 30 to 40 km per hour. On Friday, Kolkata and adjoining areas recorded a maximum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius, 0.9 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was 25.8 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees below normal. Relative humidity ranged between 77 and 96 per cent. The city received 32.6 mm of rain in the 24 hours till Saturday morning.
EMW Global enters Indian market, signs Rinku Singh as first cricket talent
EMW Global has launched its India headquarters and signed Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Rinku Singh as its first cricket talent in the country. The agency, which works with global sports names including Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr, plans to connect Indian athletes with international brands while bringing global sporting partnerships into India.
Rejinagar bypoll drama continues as Mamata faction candidate revokes withdrawal decision (Ld)
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) High drama continued ahead of the upcoming bypoll of the Rejinagar Assembly constituency in West Bengal's minority-dominated Murshidabad district, with Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, the candidate of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress, withdrawing his earlier decision to pull out of the contest. Earlier in the day, Chowdhury had told reporters that he intended to withdraw his nomination, citing reluctance among party workers to campaign under the new symbol allotted to the faction by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and what he described as administrative pressure. He had also claimed that the decision was taken after discussions with Mamata Banerjee. However, within hours, the political situation took a dramatic turn when Chowdhury announced that he would remain in the fray following appeals from the party leadership, including Mamata Banerjee. Reacting to the development, Abu Taher Khan, Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP from Murshidabad, criticised the decision to field a candidate in Rejinagar. She had always been misled by some people. She had been misled this time as well, Khan said, referring to Mamata Banerjee. Polling for the Rejinagar bypoll, along with the Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district, is scheduled for October 6, with counting of votes on October 9. The developments come a day after Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the candidate of the Mamata-led faction in the Nandigram bypoll, withdrew her nomination following a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Subsequently, Mamata Banerjee announced support for the Congress candidate in Nandigram. The Rejinagar bypoll became necessary after AJUP leader Humayun Kabir, who won both the Rejinagar and Naoda Assembly seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, chose to retain the latter. His son, Golam Nabi Azad, is contesting the bypoll as the AJUP candidate. Earlier on Friday, the Election Commission of India allotted the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the symbol Football Player to the Mamata Banerjee-led faction. The rival faction headed by Ritabrata Banerjee was allotted the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the symbol Envelope. Earlier, the poll panel had frozen the original party name All India Trinamool Congress and its traditional symbol Flowers & Grass.
16-year-old girl found dead in West Bengal's Purulia, family suspects murder
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) The body of a 16-year-old girl was recovered from an empty house in West Bengals Purulia district on Saturday morning, with her family alleging that she was murdered by a minor boy with whom she was reportedly in a relationship and his family members. The police have launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by the girl's family. The body was recovered from an empty house in the jurisdiction of Purulia Mufassil Police Station in Purulia town. The girl's brother-in-law told local media persons that she had gone missing on Friday night. The girl had been missing since last night. We searched throughout the night but could not find her. This morning, she was found dead, he said. We came to know that the girl was in a relationship with a local teenager. She used to go to their house for tuition. But later, she refused to go there for tuition. We suspect that the girl was murdered. We have appealed to the government to ensure that she gets proper justice, he alleged. According to the family, the girl had been missing since around midnight. Her body was found on Saturday morning inside an empty house belonging to the family. Her headscarf was allegedly tied around her neck. The incident triggered mourning in the area, with local residents gathering near the spot. Officers from Purulia Mufassil Police Station reached the location, recovered the body, and sent it to Purulia Medical College and Hospital for an autopsy. The police said the exact cause of death would be established only after the autopsy report is received. A case of unnatural death has been registered, and an investigation is underway. The police are also examining the allegations made by the girl's family. The body has been recovered and has been sent for autopsy. A complaint has been lodged by the girl's family. The allegations made by the family are being looked into. No one has been arrested as of yet. Investigation is on, a senior officer of Purulia district police said. The incident comes days after a young man was arrested in Purulia for allegedly killing his girlfriend and carrying her body in a bag on a motorcycle. According to police, the accused rode around with the woman's body for nearly three to four hours before he was caught by personnel from Balarampur Police Station on September 12.
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
BothRahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee have condemned the arrest and criticised the move days ahead of the bypoll
Detained on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, 19 Bengal workers released from Chhattisgarh
Students from Nagaland embark on 10-day Seema Darshan tour organised by Assam Rifles
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) A group of students from Nagaland has embarked on a 10-day Seema Darshan Tour organised by the Assam Rifles under the Army's Spear Corps as part of Operation Sadbhavna, an initiative aimed at exposing youth from remote regions to the country's cultural diversity and strategic frontier areas. Such tours are part of Operation Sadbhavna, through which youngsters from remote areas get an opportunity to visit other parts of the country to learn more about India's rich and diverse culture. It also provides the children a chance to interact with personnel of the defence forces and learn more about their role in defending the country. The present batch includes 20 students and two teachers from the Government Higher Secondary School, Rusoma, in Kohima, Nagaland. They will be visiting Guwahati, Tenga, Tawang and Tezpur before returning to Kohima on September 28. This tour will give the young minds first-hand insight into India's rich diversity, frontier regions and the role of security forces in safeguarding the nation, the Spear Corps has posted on X. Both Tenga and Tawang are in Arunachal Pradesh and play a key role in the defence of India's northern border. At the same time, both places have a rich culture. Tezpur, in Assam, is also of immense strategic importance. It has the headquarters of the Army's IV Corps (Gajraj Corps) and also houses an Indian Air Force fighter base that operates frontline aircraft like the Su-30 MKI. This is the second such tour for the youth in Nagaland this year. In March, 20 students and three teachers from Bhandari in the Wokha district of Nagaland had travelled to Guwahati and Kolkata to explore important educational institutions and historical landmarks. In 2025, students and teachers from the PM Shri Government High School, Yangphi, in the Kiphire district of Nagaland were taken to Delhi and Agra. They visited historical landmarks like the Red Fort and Taj Mahal and also paid tribute at the National War Museum. During the present trip, interactions with senior military officers and community leaders have been planned. This will help foster national integration and empower the youth, the Army said.
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One killed, 22 injured as lightning strikes football match in Bengal's Jhargram
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) At least one person was killed, and 22 others were injured after lightning struck a group of football players and spectators who had taken shelter under a tree during a rainstorm at a football tournament in West Bengal's Jhargram district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday evening in Kumarbandh village under the Lalgarh police station area, where a two-day football tournament had been organised for Vishwakarma Puja. According to local residents, play was halted after sudden rain accompanied by lightning. Players and spectators gathered under a tarpaulin erected beneath a tree when a lightning bolt struck the shelter. Officers of Lalgarh police station reached the spot after receiving the information. The injured were rescued and first taken to the Lalgarh Primary Health Centre, where doctors declared one person dead. The condition of four others was critical. They were quickly shifted to the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital. Later, on the instructions of the district administration, the remaining 17 injured were also taken to the same hospital. One person is undergoing treatment at the Lalgarh Rural Hospital. The deceased was identified as Deepen Murmu (19), a Class 11 student and a resident of Kumarbandh village. According to police, a two-day football tournament for 16 football teams was organised at Kumarbandh on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja. This was the first day of the football tournament when the tragedy struck. Recalling the incident, eyewitness Sagen Hansda said a powerful lightning strike plunged the area into darkness. When he regained his senses, he found most of those gathered lying on the ground and helped move them from a waterlogged area of the playground to safer ground. Manav Singla, Superintendent of Police, Jhargram, said police acted swiftly to rescue the victims and ensure their transfer to hospitals for treatment. Local MLA Lakshmi Kanta Sau visited the hospital and met the injured. He said the state government had directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment and extend all necessary support to the affected families.
Abhishek Nayar Offers KKR Move To Rohit Sharma. His One-Word Reply
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek Nayar stated that star India batter Rohit Sharma would look good in purple and gold, to which the latter had just one response.
Pakistani Naval Captain Was Reckless, Incompetent
The captain of the Pakistani naval ship was overconfident, reckless and professionally incompetent. He displayed false bravado and by his actions would have caused grievous injuries to his men onboard and severely damaged the ship. On the other hand the captain of INS Kolkata maintained his cool, composure, displayed excellent seamanship skills and maintained his course and speed to avoid a major catastrophe. Comparison of the two captains shows the levels in professional competence of the two navies which are miles apart, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
We saved Trinamool symbol from disgrace, say leaders of Ritabrata-led faction
On Mamata-led factions Nandigram bypoll candidate revoking her nomination, LoP Ritabrata Banerjee said this is only an attempt to play as the B-team of the BJP
Mamatas Nandigram nominee deserts, Congress pick arrested
New symbols: Football player for Mamata unit, envelope for rebel bloc
HC raps Bengal govt for detaining Murshidabad man without citing reason
Taps run dry inKolkata colony for 50 days; residents allege bias
Pillow, scissors, chappals, AC, computer mouse on Election Commissions list of 184 free symbols
One in five in Kol yet to update e-KYC for LPG connection
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute director named to JU EC
IIT Kgp, TCG Crest to develop cancer research centre
KP introduces 183 e-bikes for green patrols
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan arrested in Kolkata for 2007 anti-land acquisition movement
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested on Friday for alleged involvement in a 2007 movement. Party leaders strongly criticized the arrest, calling it political vendetta. They stated democracy is on a ventilator in BJP's Bengal. The timing of the arrest raises serious questions about fairness. This action is seen as an effort to ensure an opposition-free India.
KP to get high-tech drones, GPS-enabled radio handsets
Cops arrest Bangla youth for stealing mobiles on Kol streets
Maidan Kite Flying Event Takes A Break After 78 Years
Senior BJP leaders including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that it was divine intervention that Mamata Banerjee has lost her partys symbol and name
Celebrating culture: Kol kite show paves way for palash, tea festivals
E-fraud syndicate uses fake bank docus to steal Rs 32L, busted
Rs 155 for 2.7km in cab: App travel cost soars as drivers go scarce
Vishwakarma Puja Debut For ABVP, PVKS On JU Campuses
Nandan Gets Back Vishwakarma Puja Festival After Hiatus Of 9 years
Kolkata at heart of Indias lightning hotspots
Roads bad in Baguiati, Chinar Park; pre-puja repairs underway: CM
From red to blue-white to saffron: Salt Lake stadium reflects pol changes
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Aid delayed, claims family of newlywed who suffered burns
Chandrakona OC closed after 20-year-olds death in police custody
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33 cases across 3 states against arrested top Maoist: Cops
Cops didnt show arrest: Congress fumes over Milan Pradhans detention as Nandigram race takes twist
Kolkata Real Estate Director Arrested for Money Laundering
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Amit Ganguly, a Kolkata real estate director, for alleged money laundering activities related to property fraud. Kolkata Real Estate Director Arrested for Money Laundering
Indias metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km across 26 cities. This rapid growth includes new corridors in Tier-II cities and regional transit systems. Hundreds of kilometres of metro lines are currently under construction across the country. Future growth will depend on better integration, affordability and financial sustainability as Indian cities continue to expand.
New Delhi, Sep 18: India on Friday strongly rejected Islamabad's allegations regarding a collision between a Pakistani vessel and an Indian Navy warship in the Arabian Sea, asserting instead that dangerous manoeuvres by the ship from the neighbouring country caused the incident. The incident had happened on Tuesday night after the Pakistani vessel closed in on the frontline Indian Navy warship that was on a routine surveillance mission in the north Arabian Sea, according to the Indian side. India summoned Pakistani charge d'affaires Saad Warraich on Wednesday and lodged a diplomatic protest. The Pakistan foreign ministry subsequently summoned Indian charge d'affaires Satyanjal Pandey and alleged that aggressive manoeuvres by the Indian warship triggered the collision. At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that Pakistani vessel carried out a dangerous manoeuvre in violation of a 1991 agreement requiring naval ships to maintain a distance of three nautical miles. Jaiswal identified the Indian warship as INS Kolkata, a stealth guided missile destroyer. We have seen Pakistan's response to the protest we had lodged. It is the usual prevarication that we expected. We reject the allegations and insinuations contained therein, he said. Let me reiterate the facts of the matter. INS Kolkata was on a routine deployment in the western Arabian sea when Pakistani Naval ship Hunain conducted itself in an unacceptable and unprofessional manner at sea that resulted in a collision, he said. Jaiswal said the dangerous overtaking manoeuvre by PNS Hunain was in gross violation of Article 10 of the agreement between India and Pakistan on advance notice on military exercises, manoeuvres and troops movements of April 1991, which specifies that naval units at sea are not to be within three nautical miles of each other. The spokesperson said the Pakistani ship also infringed the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea. The Pakistan side has once again been advised about the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of the relevant agreements between the two sides in order to prevent any repeat of such incidents, he said. Jaiswal said the incident did not cause any major damage to INS Kolkata and she remains at sea. The Pakistani foreign ministry had alleged that the incident happened following a highly provocative and unacceptable action by the Indian vessel in the Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
After Mamata vows support, Congress Nandigram candidate held
Kolkata: Milan Pradhan, the Congress candidate for the forthcoming bypoll for the Nandigram Assembly constituency in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal, was arrested on Friday, September 18, in an old case, confirmed an official of the East Midnapore district police. The arrests took place hours after Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the candidate from the 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 .
Bengal: Congress candidate for Nandigram bypoll arrested in an old case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Milan Pradhan, the Congress candidate for the forthcoming bypoll for Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, was arrested on Friday in an old case, confirmed an official of the East Midnapore district police. The arrests took place hours after Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the candidate from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress for the bypoll in Nandigram, withdrew her nomination and the former West Bengal Chief Minister announced her support towards Congress in Nandigram. An insider from the district police said that the Congress candidate from Nandigram was accused in an old murder case. A warrant was already also issued in his name, and he was arrested in connection with it on Friday, said the district police officer. The Congress candidates arrest before the bypoll created a stir in the political circles in West Bengal. The Congress alleged that the BJP did not want to have anything called opposition before the elections. West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) president Subhankar Sarkar told media persons that suddenly a case was filed against Milan, and he was arrested thereafter. In this way, the BJP is trying to create a one-party rule in West Bengal. Will there be no opposition politics in this state as well as in the country? questioned Sarkar and said the current ruling party in the state hatched a political conspiracy in the arrest of his party's candidate. However, the BJPs East Midnapore district rubbished the allegation and claimed that the party had no connection with the arrest of the Congress candidate. Nandigram, along with Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district, is going to bypolls on October 6 and the results will be declared on November 9. In the Assembly elections held earlier this year, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari won from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur. He defeated former CM and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur and chose to retain that seat, leaving Nandigram vacant and necessitating the bypoll. BJP has fielded Hasirani Rath, mother of Adhikaris personal assistant Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas on May 6, soon after the Assembly election results were announced. Her candidature has added an emotional element to the campaign.
'Unacceptable and unprofessional': India on PNS Hunain collision with INS Kolkata in Arabian Sea
'Unacceptable and unprofessional': India on PNS Hunain collision with INS Kolkata in Arabian Sea
Bengal: Mahua Moitra files complaint against BJP workers over egg attack
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, on Friday lodged a complaint at Tehatta Police Station in the same district against eight Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists over the alleged egg attack on her while she went to attend a party meeting at Tehatta on September 16. Among the eight BJP activists named in the complaint are the panchayat samiti chief and deputy chief of Tehatta-I block. Confirming the development, a district police officer said that based on the complaint filed by the Lok Sabha member, the police had started an investigation. CCTV and video footage of the entire incident is being examined, the officer said. Meanwhile, the BJPs Nadia district leadership denied the allegations. BJP legislator from Tehatta Assembly Constituency, Subrata Kobiraj, said no BJP worker or supporter was involved in the incident. He added that the protest against the MPs controversial comments about Hindu gods and goddesses had aroused strong anger among the people, and Wednesdays development was a manifestation of that spontaneous public anger. On Wednesday, Moitra shared videos of the incident on social media and claimed that BJP office-bearers surrounded the venue of her party meeting and targeted her convoy as she departed. Referring to a recent observation by Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta that politicians should not be overly concerned about egg attacks when freedom fighters had faced bullets, she said she had confronted the situation in the same spirit. Moitra remarked that on Wednesday she was both an MP in independent India and also a freedom fighter. BJP office-bearers, not the public, surrounded my meeting and pelted eggs as I left. Thank you, MiLord, for upholding our Constitutional protections, she said. She also criticised the officer-in-charge of Tehatta Police Station for allegedly claiming that she attended the meeting without informing him. The Tehatta IC, Supriya Ranjan Maji, said on camera that nobody informed him about my visit. Whereas, the district police superintendent of Nadia issued a letter, cc to him, about my Tehatta visit. Does Mr Maji also have the BJP disease of short-term memory loss? Disgraceful, Moitra added.
Bengal: Maoist leader remanded to police custody till Sep 29
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) A lower court remanded senior CPI (Maoist) leader Asim Mandal, alias Akash, Timir and Manoj to police custody until September 29 on Friday. He was arrested on Thursday by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata from Patashpur in East Midnapore district After being presented in court, counsel for the Kolkata Police STF told the court that there were 55 cases against Akash in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. The Jharkhand and Odisha governments had announced a reward of Rs 2.2 crore. Akash is an active member of a banned organisation. His activities harmed the sovereignty and integrity of the state. He was also responsible for creating a cycle of illegal activities and sabotage involving the three states. He used to hide himself by frequently changing names, the STF counsel told the court. No bail application was moved on behalf of Akash. His counsel, Yasin Rahman, told the court that accusations of sabotage had been made against Akash for decades. However, many people involved in this force before 2011 have since become heroes in society and mainstream political figures. Akashs arrest is being viewed as a significant success for security agencies and a major setback to Maoist activities in the tribal and forested regions spread across the three eastern states. A native of Fulchak village under Chandrakona Police Station in West Midnapore district, Mandal is said to have become involved in Left-Wing extremist activities during his student years in the 1980s. He later joined the Peoples War Group and worked extensively in the Sarenga and Goaltor regions of West Bengal as well as the Gurabanda area of Jharkhands East Singhbhum district. Security agencies records show that nearly 55 serious criminal cases are registered against him across Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. Several of these cases relate to attacks on security forces and armed encounters in Jharkhand. Following the formation of CPI (Maoist) in September 2004, he returned to the Jangalmahal region spanning parts of Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore districts. He became actively involved in the outfits activities. He also played a key role during the Lalgarh movement, after which he was entrusted with the responsibility of Secretary of the West Bengal State Committee in 2010. He later held important positions in the Bengal-Jharkhand-Odisha Regional Committee. According to police sources, the Maoist network in West Bengal suffered a major setback after the November 2011 encounter killing of senior Maoist leader Kishanji. Thereafter, Mandal is said to have gone completely underground and remained elusive for years until his arrest on Thursday.
Army Mountaineering Expedition summits Mt Khangchengyao in North Sikkim
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) The Indian Armys mountaineering expedition from the Eastern Commands Spear Corps successfully summited Mt Khangchengyao in North Sikkim on Friday, September 18, 2026. The expedition had been flagged off on August 18, 2026, from Rayang Military Station in Arunachal Pradesh. Mt Khangchengyao, at 6,889 metres, is considered an extremely challenging mountain to climb. It has steep ice walls and unpredictable weather conditions. Mt Khangchengyao is the fourth-highest peak in Sikkim and the tenth-highest in India. In this part of the Himalayan region, locals identify most of the mountains, especially the high peaks, as deities. Peaks are also differentiated by gender. Locals deeply revere Mt Khangchengyao, identifying it as a male mountain. Local legend holds that it gets angry when a woman sets foot near it, and folklore suggests the weather worsens whenever a woman climber approaches the base camp. The mountain has a unique dome-shaped structure without a pointed peak. Its nearly rounded top tapers down its sides at 7580 degree angles, making climbing extremely difficult. Officials said such expeditions help build teamwork and camaraderie among troops while also training them to handle challenges in extreme conditions. Under the aegis of Eastern Command, the Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition team under Spear Corps displayed exceptional courage and successfully summited Mt Khangchengyao (6,889 m), achieving a historic milestone. Defying sub-zero temperatures, treacherous terrain and punishing high altitudes, the team triumphed through sheer physical endurance and flawless camaraderie. This monumental ascent stands as a soaring testament to the indomitable spirit of the Indian Army, proving once again that no height is insurmountable when met with relentless resolve, the Eastern Command posted on X. The Spear Corps, also known as III Corps, is a Mountain (Holding) Corps with troops trained in high-altitude operations. It is headquartered in Dimapur, Nagaland, and is involved in counter-insurgency operations in the northeastern states. It also plays a major role in managing the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The Corps also participated in the famous Battle of Walong during the Indo-China War of 1962.
Candidate from Mamata Banerjee-led faction withdraws nomination in Nandigram
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the candidate from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress for the bypoll in Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, withdrew her nomination on Friday afternoon after a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Soon after, at a press conference at her residence in Kalighat, South Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee, the former West Bengal Chief Minister, announced that she would extend her support to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in Nandigram. Both developments followed the Election Commission of India (ECI) decision earlier in the day to allot new names and symbols to two rival factions in the Trinamool Congress: one led by Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, and the other by expelled party legislator Ritabrata Banerjee. After Sanchita Dey Pradhan withdrew her nomination following the meeting with the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee told media persons at her residence that she had decided to support the Congress candidate in Nandigram. We will not contest in Nandigram. We will support our sister party, Congress. This will strengthen the INDIA bloc, the former West Bengal Chief Minister said. She added that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had called her on Thursday night, after which she decided to support the Congress. We are all together; we will fight together. We will support all normal alliances. We will support our sister parties, she said. Regarding the Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district, which is also going for bypolls next month, Mamata Banerjee said that a decision would be taken later. After seizing power in the state with the Congress in 2011, ending the 34-year Left Front rule, this is the first time Mamata Banerjee has publicly expressed support for a Congress candidate in Nandigram. Political observers believe this move is possibly a face-saving exercise for the former Chief Minister amid the current situation within her party. Tension over the symbol began Thursday night when the ECI announced its decision to freeze the name All India Trinamool Congress temporarily and the symbol Flowers & Grass. On Friday, the Commission allotted the Mamata Banerjee-led faction the new name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the symbol Football Players. The rival Ritabrata-led faction was allotted the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the symbol Envelope. The dramatic turn in the Nandigram by-election came after Sanchita Dey Pradhan met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the state secretariat Nabanna and subsequently withdrew her nomination at the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Haldia.
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Bengal: Iconic Howrah Bridge illuminated with dynamic architectural lighting
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) The iconic Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) has been illuminated with state-of-the-art dynamic architectural lighting by its custodian, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata. The development came after clearance from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, officials said. The dynamic architectural illumination features 3,825 luminaires with a total installed capacity of 385 KW, bringing its structural profile, skeletal surfaces, crowns and main pylons to life through dynamic lighting and synchronised sound. The lighting will be showcased on important national occasions and festivals including Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Diwali and Holi, creating a renewed visual identity for one of Kolkatas most recognisable landmarks, an SMP Kolkata official said. The project, valued at Rs 22.35 crore, has been executed by M/s M M Brothers with lighting support from M/s Havells Lighting. Jadavpur University served as the Technical Consultant. The dynamic light shows with synchronised sound will be live broadcast for the general public through a dedicated mobile application, offering citizens and tourists a mesmerising experience of this engineering marvel, the official added. SMP Kolkata Chairman Rathendra Raman congratulated the entire team and said: The illumination of Rabindra Setu is not just lighting of a bridge; it is lighting up the legacy of Kolkata. Howrah Bridge is an emotion for the people of this city and the nation. This dynamic architectural lighting will enhance its heritage grandeur and offer a world-class visual spectacle to citizens and tourists alike, while reaffirming SMP Kolkatas commitment to preserving and celebrating our iconic heritage. The illumination is expected to enhance Kolkatas heritage tourism appeal and reaffirm the historic bridge as a beacon of the City of Joy, port officials said. The 705-metre-long steel suspension bridge, connecting the cities of Kolkata and Howrah, was commissioned on February 3, 1943. It was named Rabindra Setu after Rabindranath Tagore in 1965. It continues to remain one of the busiest bridges in the country even after 77 years, with nearly 100,000 vehicles and over 150,000 pedestrians crossing it daily. While the Kolkata port had installed decorative lighting on the bridge earlier, this is the first time dynamic architectural lighting has been implemented.
Pakistani naval ship's conduct unacceptable and unprofessional: MEA
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India on Friday rejected Pakistan's allegations over the collision between the Indian Navy's INS Kolkata and Pakistani naval ship Hunain in the western Arabian Sea on September 15, terming them as usual prevarication. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistani naval ship Hunain's conduct was unacceptable and unprofessional , which caused the collision. However, INS Kolkata did not suffer any damage. We have seen the Pakistan's response to the protest we have lodged. It is the usual prevarication that we expected. We reject the allegations and insinuations contained therein. Let me reiterate the facts of the matter for you. INS Kolkata was on a routine deployment in the Western Arabian Sea when Pakistani naval ship Hunain conducted itself in an unacceptable and unprofessional manner at sea that resulted in a collision, Jaiswal told reporters. The dangerous overtaking maneuver by PNS Hunain was in gross violation of Article 10 of the Agreement Between India and Pakistan on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Maneuvers and Troop Movements of 1991, which clearly specifies that naval units at sea are not to be within three nautical miles of each other. In addition, the Pakistani ship also infringed the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. The Pakistani side has once again been advised about the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of the relevant agreements between the two sides in order to prevent any repeat of such incidents. The incident did not cause any major damage to INS Kolkata and she remains at sea, he added. MEA's response came after Pakistan had accused an Indian naval ship of carrying out a provocative manoeuvre that resulted in a collision with the Pakistan Navy Ship in the Arabian Sea. On Wednesday, India summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after the Pakistani naval ship's action at sea. The Charge d'Affaires of the High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs today and a strong protest was lodged with him over the unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea that led to a collision with a unit of the Indian Navy, the MEA said. The MEA stated that the incident, which took place in international waters, did not cause any major damage, but the Pakistani naval ship's conduct was in direct contravention of Article 10 of the Agreement between India and Pakistan on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troops Movements of April 1991. The Charge d'Affaires of Pakistan was advised to convey to the concerned Pakistani authorities the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of the relevant agreements between the two sides in order to prevent any repeat of such incidents, the MEA mentioned in a statement. The Charge d'Affaires of India in Islamabad has also been instructed to lodge a similar protest with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, it added.
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India rejects Pakistan's allegations regarding collision of Indian, Pak ships
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Mamata built TMC through rebellion; 28 years on, revolt strikes at its identity
KOLKATA: Mamata Banerjee once made rebellion her political weapon, breaking away from the Congress to build the TMC, but 28 years on, after weathering a string of revolts, she finds that weapon turned inward, striking at the very party identity she created and made synonymous with her political journey. The Election Commissions interim decision to []
Nikkhil Advani reveals what he consumes in literature, art, and what fuels his creative pursuits
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, who is receiving a lot of good response to his work in the recently released streaming show The Revolutionaries, has shared that history is his strongest area of interest. The filmmaker spoke with IANS along with Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Parizada. Nikkhils body of work reflects his interest in telling stories which are strongly rooted in history. Rocket Boys, Freedom at Midnight, The Empire point to his penchant for historical stories with The Revolutionaries joining the league. He told IANS, I just read a lot of history. I devour it, I inhale it. I don't like reading too much fiction. I listen to a lot of podcasts. I keep listening to music more and more. I'm glad that my daughter who's 20, we've gone through a cycle now because for a long time I was listening to her music. Now she's now understood that my music is better than her music. So, anything from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar, Hemant Kumar, Mohammad Rafi, The Beatles and Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay everything. He further mentioned, But now I find myself just reading scripts. I'm reading scripts all the time. I'm sending notes all the time. I'm sending edit notes all the time.We have found what works for us, which possibly makes me think that now maybe I have to flip everything again and, and, and, and surprise everybody. But, I like to read a lot, and that's where everything comes from. Meanwhile, The Revolutionaries follows 4 freedom fighters, Rash Behari Bose, Pratibha Lahiri, Sachindra Nath Sanyal and Bagha Jatin, who locked horns with the British Raj. The series is inspired by true events and is set against the backdrop of Indias freedom struggle. It also stars Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah. The show tells the story of Indian freedom fighters who believed that armed resistance was not just vital but indispensable to ending the British Raj. It was because of the sustained efforts of the aforementioned revolutionaries that the British empire had to shift its capital to Delhi from Kolkata. The show is available to stream on Prime Video.
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ECI allots new names, symbols to rival Trinamool factions
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted new names and election symbols to the two rival factions of the erstwhile All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), pending a final decision on the ownership of the party's original name and its iconic Flowers & Grass symbol. According to an ECI notification issued on Friday, the faction led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, described by the Commission as the original but minority group, has been allotted the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the election symbol Football Player. The faction has been recognised as a political party in West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura. The rival faction led by expelled Trinamool Congress legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, which the Commission termed the rebel but majority group, has been allotted the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the symbol Envelope. It has also been recognised as a political party in West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura. The ECI clarified that the newly allotted names and symbols will remain in force until it delivers a final verdict on the claim to the original party name, All India Trinamool Congress, and its longstanding Flowers & Grass symbol. Until then, both factions will contest elections under their newly assigned identities. The order will apply to the upcoming Assembly bypolls in Nandigram in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar in Murshidabad district, scheduled for October 6, with counting of votes on October 9. Similarly, the Mamata Banerjee-led faction's candidate in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam will contest under the banner of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the Football Player symbol. Founded in 1998 after Mamata Banerjee's split from the Congress, the Trinamool Congress has fought all elections since its inception under the name All India Trinamool Congress and the Flowers & Grass symbol. The party came to power in West Bengal in 2011 and has remained the state's ruling force since then. With the latest ECI order, West Bengal is set to witness its first election since 1998 without the original Trinamool name and symbol on the ballot.
'It's a full circle moment': Ryan Williams excited for Kanteerava homecoming in India blue
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Ryan Williams is set for a memorable homecoming when he returns to Bengalurus Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Indias colours for the first time, three years after beginning his Indian football journey at the same venue. The 32-year-old, who plays his club football for Bengaluru FC, will trade the familiar blue of his club for Indias blue when the Blue Tigers begin their international window against Panama on September 25. Williams, who made his India debut in March this year and has already earned two international caps and scored once, said playing for the national team at the venue where his Indian journey began would be a special occasion. Its going to be special in every way, shape and form. I started my Indian footballing career here in Bangalore, and who would have thought three years ago that I would have been pulling on the jersey for India. Its amazing. Its a real full-circle moment, Williams said. Indias clash against Panama will be the first of three high-profile fixtures during the international window. The team will then travel to Kolkata to face Brazil on October 3 before taking on Uruguay three days later. With India set to spend three weeks together under head coach Khalid Jamil, Williams believes the extended period will allow the squad to build better understanding and work extensively on the coachs plans. Usually its 10 days, but we have three weeks together, which is valuable time for us to connect more, get the ideas from the coach and try different things in training, he said. The Blue Tigers will come up against three teams that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving India an opportunity to test themselves against top-level opposition. Williams said the players are looking forward to the challenge and hope to use the matches as a learning experience. First of all, the feeling is excitement. Obviously, the time together is really good for our preparation and for us going forward, he said. Three massive games that are obviously a huge test for us. But thats what we want. Thats what were after: to see how these bigger teams do it, what we can take from these games, see how much we can learn and see how we use them going forward, he added. For Williams, however, the Panama game carries an added significance because of his connection with the Kanteerava Stadium. Having spent much of his time in India playing for Bengaluru FC at the venue, he is expecting strong support from both club and national team fans. Im super, super excited to play at the Kanteerava, because thats where Ive spent most of my time here in India. Im sure theres going to be a lot of fans from BFC and, obviously, from India as well, he said. For me, its a really special moment to be able to wear the blue of India now, playing at the (Kanteerava) stadium. Im extremely excited, he added.
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Congress backs Mamata as ECI freezes name and symbol of Trinamool Congress
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New names and symbols for Mamata and Ritabrata-led Trinamool factions likely to come out today
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) New names and symbols for the two factions in Trinamool Congress -- the original but minority faction led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, and the ebel but majority faction led by expelled party legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee -- are expected to be revealed on Friday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered a freeze of the existing name and symbol for the time being. The poll panel's freeze, announced late on Thursday, means that neither faction can contest any election with the All India Trinamool Congress name and the grass flowers symbol, designed by Mamata Banerjee herself, till the time the EC takes a final decision in the matter. The decision will be applicable also for the forthcoming bypolls for Nandigram assembly constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar assembly constituency in Murshidabad district, scheduled on October 6, with the results scheduled to be out on October 9. Now, both the factions have to submit three alternative names and three alternative symbols to the ECI by 11 a.m. on Friday, and the Commission will allot one of the three choices to each faction for contesting the bypolls next month. If either faction fails to update the Commission about their newly chosen names and symbols within that period, both factions will be out of the race in the bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar. The Trinamool Congress started its political journey in 1998 under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, after breaking away from the Congress. Since then, the name and symbol have become an integral part of the party, which took power in West Bengal in 2011 after witnessing a lot of ups and downs. Now in 2026, West Bengal will see its first election without that name and symbol being present. The EC's decision to freeze the Trinamool name and symbol had evoked mixed reactions from both factions. Describing the order as unconstitutional, Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee told media persons that since the Commissions order was unconstitutional, his faction is not accepting it. We will do whatever is required now. But as of now, if we have to choose a symbol, we have till 11 a.m. on Friday. We are not accepting this order. Just as illegal things have to be accepted temporarily, this too has to be accepted, he said. On the other hand, Ritabrata Banerjee, in a social media post, welcomed the decision and said that the order underlined that political parties cannot be treated as private entities or passed down through dynastic succession. This narrative that was going on regarding the symbol and the name, the Election Commissions interim order today proves that there is no room for dynastic politics. A political party is not a private limited company, nor can there be an heir to a political party. This has been proven today, he said.
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Within democracy, there is no place for dictatorship, says Ritabrata Banerjee on TMC symbol row
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Reacting to the Election Commissions interim decision to freeze the name and election symbol of the Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Assembly Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said the order underlined that political parties cannot be treated as private entities or passed down through dynastic succession. Speaking on the party symbol row, Banerjee said the development came as a surprise to party leaders, who learnt about the Commissions decision. Just after getting off the plane, we found out that the symbol has been frozen, and the name has been frozen. However, one thing is clear: within a democracy, there is no place for dictatorship, Banerjee said. He further linked the Election Commissions interim order to the broader debate over the control and ownership of political parties, arguing that a party cannot be treated as a private limited company or inherited by an individual as a family possession. This narrative that was going on regarding the symbol and the name, the Election Commissions interim order today proves that there is no room for dynastic politics. A political party is not a private limited company, nor can there be an heir to a political party. This has been proven today, he said. The remarks came after the Election Commission ordered an interim freeze on the name and election symbol of the All India Trinamool and directed the rival factions to choose new names and symbols until the dispute is settled. The Commissions decision has significant implications for the upcoming Assembly bypolls in West Bengal. The EC had announced bypolls in two constituencies, Nandigram and Rejinagar, to be held on October 6. In its order, the EC said it had considered the material available before it and concluded that there were two rival groups within the All India Trinamool Congress, each claiming to represent the party. On due consideration of the totality of information available on recordthe Commission is of the opinion that there are two rival groups in the All India Trinamool Congress, one led by Ms Mamata Banerjee and the other led by Shri Arup Roy, and each group is now claiming to be the party and therefore the matter requires a substantive determination by the Commission under Para 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order 1968, the EC order said.
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