Major Drug Bust: 3 Women Held With Rs 2 Crore Brown Sugar Raw Material
Three women were arrested by Government Railway Police at Old Malda station after 1.28 kg of raw materials allegedly used to manufacture brown sugar, valued at nearly Rs 2 crore, was seized from their possession. The women, residents of Assam, were travelling on the Vivek Express and were reportedly promised Rs 15,000 each for transporting the materials.
Railways cancells a few trains of Malda Division due to the upcoming foggy season
With the objective of maintaining safe train operations during the winter season due to dense fog, the railway administration has ... Read more
Indian Railways Announces Festival Special Trains to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
SRINAGAR: Indian Railways has announced additional Festival Special train services connecting New Delhi with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, along with special services between Malda Town and Haridwar, to accommodate the expected passenger rush during October and November. The additional services include two New DelhiKatra trains operating on selected dates, seven trips each of the []
Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 14: 10 Areas to Face 10 AM
Udaipur, October 14 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain suspended from 10 AM to 3 PM on Wednesday, October 14, in areas connected to Hospital Grid Substation (GSS) due to maintenance work on power lines. According to Assistant Engineer Girish Marivala, the five-hour power cut will affect Hathipole, Ghantaghar, Dholi Bawdi, Maldass Street, Ashwini Bazaar, ... Read more Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 14: 10 Areas to Face 10 AM3 PM Shutdown
West Bengal SIR appeals pile up: 37 lakh cases await verdict
Seventeen Appellate Tribunals in West Bengal have resolved 126,194 cases while 37,05,235 appeals remain pending. These appeals primarily stem from disputes over the electoral rolls revision. Murshidabad and Malda, two minority-dominated districts, have the highest pending appeals relative to their disposals. While Hooghly district leads in case resolutions, many judges' resignations have led to vacancies in the Tribunals.
DRI seizes gold worth Rs 8.98 crore after high-speed chase near Visakhapatnam
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 11 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized foreign-origin gold worth Rs 8.98 crore near Visakhapatnam and arrested two persons. The gold weighing over 5.8 kg was seized from a car after a high-speed chase near Visakhapatnam, the agency said on Sunday. The gold hidden under the car seat was being transported from Kolkata to Hyderabad. According to the DRI, it seized 5,832.90 grams of gold worth Rs 8.98 crore in the market from a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad, following a chase and search on the night of October 8-9. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials maintained heightened vigilance along the National Highway. They intercepted the car carrying two passengers after a prolonged chase. After sustained questioning and a systematic search of the vehicle, officials detected a specially fabricated cavity beneath the leg space of the front co-passenger seat. They recovered three packets containing 5,832.90 grams of 24-carat gold of 999 purity from the concealed compartment. According to the officials, the gold had been smuggled into India through the India-Bangladesh border and was being transported to Hyderabad. Officials seized the recovered gold under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. They arrested and produced both passengers before the jurisdictional magistrate, who remanded them to judicial custody. The DRI said in another press release on Sunday that it intensified its crackdown on cross-border gold smuggling from Bangladesh, seizing around 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at more than Rs 11.50 crore in intelligence-led operations conducted on October 8-9 in the eastern region. The operations exposed the use of road and railway networks to transport smuggled gold from border areas towards Kolkata, resulting in the arrest of six persons, the DRI said. The officials seized 50 gold bars, weighing around 6.8 kg and valued at approximately Rs 10 crore, from a four-wheeler at Dankuni Toll Plaza. The vehicle, carrying four persons, was travelling from Banpur, near the Bangladesh border, towards Kolkata. On the same day, DRI teams in West Bengal intercepted passengers on trains at two railway stations, i.e., Malda Town Railway Station and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and seized around 1 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at around Rs 1.5 crore, from their possession.
Malda rail division launches diabetic eye screening camp
West Bengal CM Announces Rs. 242 Cr Compensation for Malda Flood Victims
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Thursday that his government will provide Rs 1.8 lakh as financial aid to families whose houses were destroyed in recent floods across the Malda district, alongside Rs 90,000 for partially damaged homes. Speaking at a flood-relief distribution programme in Raghunathpur, Adhikari sanctioned Rs 242 crore in compensation [] The post West Bengal CM Announces Rs. 242 Cr Compensation for Malda Flood Victims appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bengal government to provide 1.8 lakh aid for fully damaged houses in flood-hit Malda
Speaking at a flood-relief distribution programme at Raghunathpur, CM Adhikari also said that IIT-Kanpur has been tasked with preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for a permanent flood solution in Malda
BJP take control of Malda zilla parishad with TMC support
Bengal BLOs seek security cover for fresh voter enrolment drive after SIR exercise
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) An association of the booth-level officers (BLOs) in West Bengal has written to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Neelam Meena seeking security cover during the upcoming door-to-door exercise to enroll new voters and re-enroll eligible voters whose names were deleted in the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in the state before the assembly elections held earlier this year. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s instructions, the BLOs will have to go door to door to re-enroll the names of the eligible voters who have been excluded and start the process of registering the names of new eligible voters. After this instruction, a section of BLOs in West Bengal have expressed apprehension of being targeted or attacked by the voters deleted during the SIR process. These BLOs have also identified eight sensitive districts where the apprehension of attacks is maximum. The eight districts identified by the BLO association as most sensitive are North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Malda, Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur and Kolkata. While only certain pockets of Kolkata and Hooghly have been flagged as vulnerable, the remaining six districts have been categorised as fully sensitive. In the letter, the association pointed out that although the BLOs had no role to play in the omission of names during the SIR exercise, they are the most vulnerable targets from a section of deleted voters. We are apprehending security threats door-to-door. Hence, we have written to the Chief Electoral Officer demanding security cover for the BLOs during the exercise. We have demanded that security personnel or necessary forces be provided with each BLO, said association secretary, Swapan Mondal. The concerns have been heightened by memories of an incident in April this year when judicial officers involved in the SIR adjudication process were allegedly attacked and held hostage for several hours at Mothabari in Malda district. If the judicial officers can be harassed in such a manner, what will be the guarantee that our security will also not be compromised during the fresh enrolment process? questioned a BLO, who refused to be named.
Seva Setu camps draw over 10 lakh registrations on Day 1 across Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) More than 10 lakh people registered on the first day on Saturday of the three-day Seva Setu Abhiyan camps launched by the West Bengal government on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti to help people access various welfare schemes of both the Centre and the state. According to state government data, 10,68,033 people had registered at the camps by 8 p.m. on Friday. Of them, 5,47,965 were male applicants, 5,17,546 were female applicants, and 2,522 belonged to other genders. The highest number of registrations was reported from Burdwan, Malda, Cooch Behar and Jhargram districts, according to the state government. The government expects a similar response on Saturday and Sunday, the second and third days of the campaign. A senior state government official said the initiative was designed as a single-window system to help people access welfare schemes without having to make repeated visits to different offices. The state government has taken this initiative to bring various people-oriented schemes of the Central and State governments to the doorsteps of the people. Basically, this camp has been organised in every district of the state to provide benefits of all the schemes under one umbrella, instant enrolment, verification of documents and listening to complaints of people, the official said. The Bengal government has set a target of conducting 3,251 Seva Setu Abhiyan camps during the three-day programme. On Friday, the first day, 1,081 camps were held across the state. The remaining 2,170 camps will be organised over the next two days, the official said. Among the key schemes covered at the camps are Annapurna Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Shiksha Shree, Joy Johar, PM Kisan Credit Card and PM Kisan Svanidhi. New forms for applying for widow allowance, old age allowance and disability allowance are also being distributed from these camps. Apart from this, the status of Annapurna Yojana and Ayushman Card can also be enquired at these camps, the official said. In Kolkata, one Seva Setu Abhiyan camp has been arranged for every two adjacent wards. The state government has also opened a dedicated helpline to guide residents to the camp nearest to their homes.
Bengal: SER announces 19 pairs of special trains for festive rush
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) With the festive season approaching, South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a number of special trains to clear the passenger rush. These trains will be run between various locations before Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath for the convenience of passengers. Coaches have also been added to regular trains to increase capacity. SER will run 19 pairs of special trains. These will make 344 trips during the festival season. In addition, one pair of special trains operated by other zonal railways will also run through SER's network. We have also added 30 coaches permanently to various trains, further enhancing passenger-carrying capacity and strengthening the availability of accommodation on regular services, an official said. The special trains will originate from stations such as Shalimar, Santragachi, Digha, Ranchi, Hatia and Adityapur, and will run towards Charlapalli, Visakhapatnam, Khurda Road, Ajmer, Naharlagun, Puri, Thiruvananthapuram, Malda Town, Anand Vihar, Bano, Alipurduar, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow. A lot of planning was involved, the official said, adding that reservation details had been studied to understand where people from a particular place wanted to travel. The trains were decided accordingly. SER had run 19 special train services during the festive season in 2025. These trains had made 356 trips. Subsequently, eight pairs of these special trains were regularised as permanent services, providing passengers with continued connectivity beyond the festival season. In addition, 28 special trains from other zones passed through SER's jurisdiction. In 2025, as many as 74 coaches were augmented on a permanent basis on various regular trains to meet the additional demand. These arrangements will help those travelling to tourist destinations during the festival season, as well as those returning home from their places of occupation, the official said. He added: Hopefully, these arrangements will be sufficient. If required, further arrangements can be made depending on demand.
Primary teacher recruitment to be completed soon: Bengal Education Minister
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) State School Education Minister Deepak Barman on Thursday said the stalled primary school teacher recruitment process would be completed soon. He made the remarks at a press conference at Bikash Bhaban. The Minister also said the next recruitment process would begin once the current process was completed. He said, The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) will be held every year like Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Saraswati Puja. The last Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for recruiting primary school teachers was held in 2022. That recruitment process has not yet been completed. Under pressure from several movements, the Trinamool Congress government published the recruitment notification for candidates who passed the TET in 2022 on September 25, 2025. However, even after a year, the recruitment process could not be started. After the notification was published in September 2025, interviews started on December 31. District-wise interviews began in phases from December last year to recruit 13,421 people. The first four rounds of interviews were conducted. Thereafter, on February 27, the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) issued a notification, and interviews for Nadia, Purulia, Bankura, Alipurduar, South Dinajpur, Malda, West Burdwan and Birbhum districts started in the fifth to tenth phases. Meanwhile, interviews for Nadia district in the fifth phase ended on March 19. Although interviews for Purulia district in the sixth phase started on March 23, the Assembly election schedule had already been announced. As a result, questions arose over whether interviews could be conducted during that period. Subsequently, in April, the WBBPE said the Election Commission had written to the School Education Department on March 27 seeking information on the interview process for recruiting primary school teachers. That letter reached the board on March 30, and the board provided the details on the same day. It also explained that the interview process continued even after the election had been announced. However, the primary education board suspended the interview process on April 1. Thereafter, the Assembly elections were held, and a new government was formed. However, the interviews have not resumed yet, triggering fresh debate. When asked about the issue, the Minister said the primary recruitment process underway would be completed quickly and that the government would move on to the next recruitment exercise. Once this recruitment is completed, the TET will be held again based on the vacancies that are created. I have said many times, and I am saying again, TET will be held every year like Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Saraswati Puja, he said. Meanwhile, the State Minister said mid-day meals should not be discontinued in any school in the state. A few days ago, reports emerged that mid-day meals had been stopped at a school in the Garia area on the outskirts of Kolkata. Allegations suggested the scheme had been halted due to a lack of funds. Thereafter, the administration intervened and immediately arranged mid-day meals through the district administration. However, several schools in the state still face allegations of various problems related to mid-day meals. Deepak Barman said, We have allocated the funds. The West Bengal government is giving great importance to the PM Poshan scheme.
Centre plans major aviation infra push in West Bengal
AAI, State government to sign MoU next month covering Hasimara, Kalaikunda, Malda and Balurghat, say sources
Man Held For Alleged Obscene Act Against Stepdaughter In Gurugram
A 38-year-old man from West Bengal was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly committing an obscene act against his 17-year-old stepdaughter. He was traced to Malda district after fleeing following the registration of an FIR under the POCSO Act.
Bengal: ER to set up 131 new chlorination plants for safe drinking water
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 25 (IANS) Eastern Railway (ER) will set up 131 new chlorination plants to improve water quality at stations. Like other railway zones, ER has also launched an intensive drive to provide clean drinking water and safe, hygienic food to passengers. As part of this drive, ER is undertaking comprehensive water tank cleaning across all divisions and workshops. According to officials, 6,955 water tanks, including overhead tanks, underground reservoirs and PVC tanks, were cleaned between August 20 and September 23, 2026. While 2,449 water tanks were cleaned in the Asansol Division, 1,464 were attended to in Sealdah Division. In the Howrah Division, 2,123 water tanks have been cleaned. Malda cleaned 919 tanks. All tanks underwent thorough cleaning and proper water treatment to ensure source reservoirs remain free from contamination for the supply of clean water, an official said. A special initiative has also been launched to clinically test water samples collected from taps at various stations to monitor quality. Work on 131 new chlorination plants is underway. This initiative is part of a broader action plan for strengthening drinking-water quality management across the railways. The action plan emphasises frequent inspection and maintenance of the entire drinking-water system, along with water-quality testing at the source and at the point of consumption, rather than relying solely on end-of-pipe water testing. During the drive, the zonal railways will undertake comprehensive inspection of water sources, treatment and filtration plants, underground and overhead tanks, PVC tanks, water booths, taps and water dispensing points. All drinking-water tanks will be drained, desludged, scrubbed and disinfected. Measures will also be taken to ensure tight covers and appropriate protection of vents and overflow points from birds, animals and algae, the Railway Board said. Damaged tanks, pipelines and filters will be repaired or replaced as required, while ensuring no cross-connection between potable and non-potable water systems. All piping forming part of the drinking-water circuit will also be checked for leakages and necessary corrective measures taken to prevent water wastage, it said. Special attention will also be paid to locations where hand pumps and borewells are used to extract drinking water. The zonal railways have been directed to ensure that water from such systems remains free from contamination and is safe for drinking. The zonal railways will also submit station-wise details of deficiencies identified and the corrective action taken. This mechanism will facilitate systematic monitoring of deficiencies and ensure that issues identified during the special drive are addressed in a time-bound manner.
Malda Railway Division Launches Cleanliness Awareness Campaign
The Malda Railway Division has initiated a cleanliness awareness campaign to promote hygiene among residents and passengers. Malda Railway Division Launches Cleanliness Awareness Campaign
NIA Summons TMC MLA Sabina Yasmin Over Attack on Judicial Officials in West Bengal
The NIA has summoned TMC MLA Sabina Yasmin for questioning regarding an attack on judicial officials during an inquiry process in Malda, West Bengal. NIA Summons TMC MLA Sabina Yasmin Over Attack on Judicial Officials in West Bengal
Railways is going to operate 03435/03436 Malda Anand Vihar Pooja Special Express train from a period of October 12th to ... Read more
Special Ticket Inspection Campaign in Bhagalpur-Jamalpur Rail Section Nets 263 Offenders
A special ticket inspection in Maldas Bhagalpur-Jamalpur section resulted in fines for 263 passengers traveling without valid tickets. Special Ticket Inspection Campaign in Bhagalpur-Jamalpur Rail Section Nets 263 Offenders
Essential to examine funding, Mithun Chakraborty supports closure of Bengals unrecognised madrasas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor-turned politician Mithun Chakraborty, who is set to don the role of policymaker (Cultural Advisor) in Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government, supported the administrations clampdown on the unaided and unrecognised madrasas across the state, citing concerns over national security as a valid reason. Mithun, in an exclusive interaction with IANS, justified the notice for closure of more than 250 madrasas and also notices to 100 others across the state, stating that it was essential to examine their funding patterns and whether that was serving the right purpose in these minority institutions. Mithuns remarks come a day after Bengal government issued closure notices to 252 unapproved madrasas and issued show-cause notice to 100 others while it reviews the Islamic educational institutions in the state. Speaking on the matter, Mithun Chakraborty said, When we talk about madrasas, there must be someone behind them who is funding and running them. Whether that money is being used for the right purpose or the wrong purpose will become clear now. It is very important for the country's security that we pay close attention to this matter and examine it very strictly. He also said that the matter was not taken seriously under previous dispensations and can't be ignored any longer because it concerns the security of our nation. According to reports, the majority of 252 madrasas facing closure belong to the Khariji sect. At least 44 of these are located in Malda, 37 in Uttar Dinajpur, 32 in South 24 Parganas, and 25 each in Nadia and Murshidabad. The show-caused madrasas must produce valid authorisation, or they will be shut down, according to Minority Affairs Minister Khudiram Tudu. A survey was carried out by the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department across Kolkata and 22 other districts to examine the madrasa management systems, student organisation enrolment, funding sources and registration status. Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya also defended the governments action on the madrasas, stating that the rise in radicalisation in border areas was an alarming signal and it was state governments responsibility to stop anti-national activities, taking place in backdrop of madrasa education.
Blackberrys expands UP retail footprint with new store in Varanasi
Blackberrys, one of Indias leading menswear brands, has strengthened its retail presence in Uttar Pradesh with the launch of a new store at Maldahiya in Varanasi, taking its network in the state to 62 stores across 39 cities.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews Malda flood, erosion and rail subsidence issues
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Bengal native arrested in Hyderabad with 91 gram heroin
Hyderabad: A man from West Bengal was arrested for drug peddling in Hyderabad on Thursday, September 3, and 91 gms of heroin worth Rs 9 lakh was seized from him. The accused was identified as Anu SK, a native of Malda district, who allegedly brought heroin in bulk from West Bengal, made small packets in 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 .
Rail Services disrupts in Malda Town-New Farakka-Tildanga Rail Section due to Land Subsidence
The soil underneath railway track between Tildanga and New Farakka Station, situated a few kilometers before Malda Town, West Bengal, ... Read more
Watch: 31 Bangladeshi nationals detained in Bengaluru sent to West Bengal for deportation
Thirty-one Bangladeshi nationals detained from different parts of Bengaluru have been sent to Malda in West Bengal as part of the deportation process under Bengaluru Polices Operation Muktha against illegal immigration.
31 Bangladeshi Migrants Deported from Bengaluru to Malda
Kolkata, September 2: A group of 31 Bangladeshi migrants recently arrested by police in Bengaluru has been transported to Malda district in West Bengal. Currently, this group is being held at a temporary detention center near the Bangladesh border. Legal procedures for their return to Bangladesh have commenced, and they are expected to be handed ... Read more 31 Bangladeshi Migrants Deported from Bengaluru to Malda
Illegal Immigrants Held in Bengaluru Shifted to Malda Detention Centre
After reaching Malda early Wednesday morning, they were handed over to the local police and lodged at the Karma Tirtha Holding Centre
How Bengal's Malda turned Census digital enumeration into a people's campaign
How Bengals Malda turned Census digital enumeration into a peoples campaign
India Expresses Deep Condolences Over Nepal Flood Tragedy
Malda, August 28: Indian leaders have expressed profound sorrow over the devastating flood tragedy in Nepal. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated, This is a very tragic situation. Nepal is our neighboring country, and our brothers and sisters live there. The Government of India stands with them in full sympathy. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari added that ... Read more India Expresses Deep Condolences Over Nepal Flood Tragedy
PM Shri Schools to Launch Soon in West Bengal, Says Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata, August 28: Central Education State Minister Sukanta Majumdar announced on Thursday that the PM Shri School project will soon be launched in West Bengal to enhance the education system. The school will be established in Malda district. Majumdar made this announcement during the inauguration of the new building of the Central School located in ... Read more PM Shri Schools to Launch Soon in West Bengal, Says Sukanta Majumdar
10 newborns die in a day at Bengal's Malda Medical College; govt seeks report
newborns die in a day at Bengals Malda Medical College govt seeks report
10 infants die at Malda MCH in a day, Bengal government seeks report
Ten infant deaths were reported at Malda Medical College and Hospital on August 12, with about 60 deaths recorded in August, according to State Health Department sources
Two TMCP workers arrested for tearing Swami Vivekananda
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Two activists of Trinamool Congress student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), have been arrested for allegedly tearing up a poster with Swami Vivekanandas picture and also kicking that poster publicly at a college in Malda district of West Bengal. Recently, a video clip went viral on social media, where the three []
Mangaluru police team to take 21 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to Malda on Sunday
SC comes to rescue of 105-yr-old murder convict
New Delhi: A 105-year-old murder convict will now be able to live as a free man after the Supreme Court on Friday, August 21, closed the case against him and waived the remaining period of his life sentence, taking into account his age. Born in 1920 in West Bengals Malda district, Rasik Chandra Mondal was 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 .
Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 20: Officials from Eastern Railway conducted surprise inspections of licensed food stalls at major stations under their jurisdiction. The inspections at Howrah, Sealdah, and Malda Town stations aimed to ensure adherence to food quality and cleanliness standards. Uday Shankar Jha, the Principal Chief Commercial Manager of Eastern Railway, led a comprehensive inspection alongside ... Read more Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal
Malda Medical College security manager arrested on guard's repeated rape charge
Malda Medical College security manager arrested on guards repeated rape charge
Major Drug Bust in Malda: Police Seize
Kolkata, August 12: A significant attempt to smuggle drugs in the Kaliachak area of Malda district, West Bengal, was thwarted by police. Acting on a tip-off, officers from the Kaliachak police station seized nearly three kilograms of brown sugar early Wednesday morning and arrested two traffickers. According to officials, the estimated value of the seized ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Malda: Police Seize 4 Crore Worth of Brown Sugar, Two Arrested
Protests Erupt After Death of Minor in Malda Hospital Due to Alleged Negligence
Kolkata, August 11: Protests broke out on Tuesday at a hospital in Malda district following the death of an eight-year-old girl, allegedly due to medical negligence. The girl, who had been suffering from fever for two days, was brought to the hospital when her condition worsened. Her family claims that Dr. Soumen Saha, who was ... Read more Protests Erupt After Death of Minor in Malda Hospital Due to Alleged Negligence
Two Arrested in Malda, West Bengal with 4.1 Million and Illegal Drugs
Kolkata, August 6: Two young men were arrested on Thursday in the Gazole area of Malda district, West Bengal. They were found in possession of 4.1 million in unaccounted cash and 568 grams of brown sugar. A police officer from the district reported that the suspects were apprehended early Thursday morning on National Highway-12. Authorities ... Read more Two Arrested in Malda, West Bengal with 4.1 Million and Illegal Drugs
Major Cough Syrup Smuggling Ring Busted in Kolkata, 2.40 Crore Seized
Kolkata, August 3: A significant crackdown on a cough syrup smuggling operation has taken place in the Malda district of West Bengal. Authorities seized a substantial amount of cash and gold from the residence of a local trader in the Manglahat area. According to sources, three cash counting machines were used to tally the seized ... Read more Major Cough Syrup Smuggling Ring Busted in Kolkata, 2.40 Crore Seized
Rs 2.5 crore in cash seized during probe into cough syrup smuggling racket in West Bengal
Police seized approximately 2.5 crore rupees in cash from a Malda flat. This raid followed an investigation into a banned cough syrup smuggling racket. A small quantity of gold and several electronic devices were also recovered during the operation. Investigators suspect the money is connected to the illegal trade in banned cough syrup. Further inquiries are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the smuggling network.
A Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple ruins. The group seeks legal permission for installation within the protected monument. The Archaeological Survey of India officially recognizes the site as a mosque. Security has been increased around the monument amid the renewed controversy.
Bengal Border Force Jawan Kills 2 Colleagues. Was Punished For Firing In 2025
A BSF jawan opened fire at Malda camp, killing two soldiers and injuring one colleague.
BSF Soldier Opens Fire in Malda Camp, Two Colleagues Dead
Kolkata, July 23: In a shocking incident on Thursday, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier opened fire at a camp in Baishnabnagar, Malda district, resulting in the deaths of two fellow soldiers. The accused has been arrested following the incident. According to BSF sources, the shooting claimed the lives of two soldiers, while another individual ... Read more BSF Soldier Opens Fire in Malda Camp, Two Colleagues Dead
West Bengal's Malda launches participatory planning drive in border villages
Malda district administration has launched 'Amar Gram Amar Kalpana' for border villages. This initiative promotes community-led development and resident involvement in planning. Villagers shared their needs and suggestions during interactive sessions with officials. The program aims to gather community inputs for need-based development plans. This aligns local aspirations with national priorities for border settlements.
Four Indian nationals pushed into Bangladesh return homeafter one-year legal battle
The group, which included two minors, languished in Bangladesh forover a year before it returned home; it came back through the international border in Malda district
Fourfrom Bengal pushed into Bangladeshreturn homeafter one-year legal battle
The group, which included two minors, languished in Bangladesh forover a year before it returned home; it came back through the international border in Malda district
Bengal: Malda mango exports touch 10 tonnes in one week; 100-tonne shipment expected this season
Malda district in West Bengal has successfully exported 10 tonnes of premium mangoes to West Asia and Italy in the past week, with expectations to surpass 100 tonnes this season. Varieties like 'Amrapali', 'Vrindawani', 'Fazli', and 'Aswina' are being shipped, thanks to scientific orchard management and adherence to international quality standards. This initiative is boosting growers' income and expanding market access for these prized fruits.
Anti-Terror Agency Arrests Congress Leader In Malda Judge Harassment Case
Chowdhury, a former Congress candidate from the Mothabari Assembly constituency, was taken into custody after prolonged questioning at the agency's Kolkata office.
NIA Arrests Local Leader in Malda for Judicial Officials Kidnapping Case
New Delhi, June 25: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a local leader in Malda district, West Bengal, in connection with the kidnapping of judicial officials during pre-election protests in April. Sayem Chowdhury, also known as Babu Chowdhury, was taken into custody after interrogation at the NIAs branch office in Kolkata. So far, the ... Read more NIA Arrests Local Leader in Malda for Judicial Officials Kidnapping Case
NIA Arrests Local Leader in West Bengal Judicial Officials Hostage Case
New Delhi, June 25: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a local leader in Malda district, West Bengal, in connection with the hostage-taking of judicial officials during a Special Intensive Review (SIR) process. Officials reported this development on Thursday. The agency detained the accused, identified as Sayem Chowdhury, also known as Babu Chowdhury, after ... Read more NIA Arrests Local Leader in West Bengal Judicial Officials Hostage Case
RPF Rescues Three Minors in Major Operation at Barharwa Station
Maldah, June 24: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully rescued three minors during a significant operation named Operation Nanha Farishte at Barharwa Railway Station. The children were found wandering alone in suspicious circumstances within the station premises. Thanks to the vigilance of the RPF, they were safeguarded from potential danger and handed over to ... Read more RPF Rescues Three Minors in Major Operation at Barharwa Station
Shrachi Rarh Tigers win Bengal T20 League title over Malda
Asked to bat, Rarh Tigers posted a formidable 165 for four in the reduced quota of 15 overs. In its rain-interrupted innings, Malda scored 97 for five in nine overs to fall short of the revised target by nine runs
Shrachi Rar Tigers Clinch Bengal Mens T20 League Title
Kolkata, June 22: Shrachi Rar Tigers showcased an impressive performance to win the title of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League. In a rain-affected final at Eden Gardens, they defeated Sobisco Smashers Malda by 9 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis rule. Due to rain, the match was reduced to 15 overs for both teams. Batting ... Read more Shrachi Rar Tigers Clinch Bengal Mens T20 League Title
