West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has blamed Bhutan for the recent North Bengal deluge, demanding compensation from the neighboring country. She announced that the state will provide financial aid and crop insurance to affected families, while also highlighting the upcoming Indo-Bhutan River Commission meeting.

The father of an MBBS student allegedly gangraped in Durgapur expressed safety concerns and criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks. He plans to transfer his daughter back to Odisha, citing the state's deteriorating law and order. The incident has sparked protests and renewed debate on women's safety.

The political storm surrounding the alleged gangrape of an Odia MBBS student in West Bengals Durgapur intensified on Monday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of distorting facts and misleading the public over the incident.

KOLKATA: A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced condemnation for advising female students to not venture out at night, senior TMC leader Saugata Roy on Monday said that women should exercise caution, as the police cannot be everywhere at once. Roy claimed that women's safety in the state is better compared to other regions. Such cases are rare in Bengal. Women's safety in Bengal is better than in any other place. But women shouldn't leave their colleges so late at night, as

The Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, supervised by a retired judge. Meanwhile, Donald Trump received a nomination for Israel's highest civilian honor amid ongoing hostage exchanges. In India, Tejashwi Yadav decried the IRCTC scam charges as political vendetta, while Mamata Banerjee faced criticism for her remarks on a gangrape incident.

A medical student's father refuted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claim about the timing of her assault, stating it occurred between 8-9 pm, not after midnight. He also criticized Banerjee's remark about women avoiding late-night outings. Odisha officials reviewed the investigation, deeming it satisfactory with three arrests made within 36 hours.

Earlier, TMC supremo and Bengal CM Banerjee had sparked a row as she said colleges should not allow women students to step out late, after which she claimed her comments had been distorted. A 23-year-old medical student was gang-raped near her private college last week. Read more here.

KOLKATA, Oct 13: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed that water flowing down from adjoining Bhutan caused floods in north Bengal and sought compensation from the Himalayan kingdom. The chief minister, who is visiting the natural disaster-hit region to oversee relief and rehabilitation work, said at Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district that the losses occurred owing to rainwater flowing down from Bhutan through various rivers. We have faced losses due to water coming down from Bhutan We

KOLKATA: The West Bengal Police on Monday arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur , taking the total number of apprehensions in the case to five, a senior officer said. The 23-year-old woman, hailing from Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district was gang-raped on Friday night when she went outside the private medical college with a friend to have dinner. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhisekh Gupta of the Asansol-Durgapur Police Com

Despite Kolkata's reputation as India's safest city, female students in West Bengal face a growing crisis of insecurity. Recent brutal assaults, like the Durgapur gang rape, highlight persistent gaps in campus security and institutional accountability. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's advice for women to stay indoors has drawn widespread condemnation, reinforcing a culture of victim-blaming rather than addressing systemic failures.

Mamata Banerjee has accused the media of misreporting her comments, claiming that her words were deliberately distorted and taken out of context.

On Sunday, CM Mamata Banerjee, besides advising that girls should not go out at night, also quoted the time when the victim went out of the college premises at 12.30 a.m., which contradicted the exit timing recorded with the private medical college.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will later this week hear the CBI's plea challenging the anticipatory bail granted to West Bengal cadre senior IPS officer Rajeev Kumar in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam case. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran on Monday took note of the vehement submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, and posted the matter on October 17 (Friday). The solicitor general submitted that the probe agency's plea be

The father of the MBBS student gangraped near a medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur has slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on women stepping out of college campuses late at night.

The nation is devastated and reeling under the horrific tragedy of the gangrape case occurred in a private medical college at Durgapur, West Bengal. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has uttered an irresponsible and insensible statement with respect to the case. In a shocking assertion she has tried to shift the responsibility on the college Continue reading How Was She Out At 12:30AM Mamatha Bangerjee On Durgapur Gangrape Case The post How Was She Out At 12:30AM Mamatha Bangerjee On Du

The 23-year-old MBBS student gangraped near a medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur did not leave the campus at midnight, as suggested by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks on a Durgapur gangrape, calling out an illiberal gang for their silence. Banerjee questioned why a student was allowed to leave a campus in a forested area late at night, drawing parallels to a past incident. Three suspects have been arrested in the Durgapur case.

BHUBANESWAR: The father of a 23-year-old woman, who was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur, appealed to the Odisha government to shift her to Bhubaneswar for treatment, citing a threat to her life. The survivor, a second-year MBBS student, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Durgapur. Her parents, residents of Jaleswar in Balasore district, rushed to West Bengal after being informed about the incident. I appeal to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to help shift my daug

Odisha State Commission for Women Chairperson Sovana Mohanty criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks advising girls not to go out at night. Mohanty stated Banerjee doesn't feel the survivor's pain and urged her to ensure women's safety. The commission is visiting Durgapur to meet the gangrape survivor and her family.

BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has strongly condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks following an alleged gangrape in Durgapur, calling them Taliban mentality. Paul criticized Banerjee's advice for girls to stay indoors at night, asserting it blames victims and protects perpetrators. She vowed that women would deliver a strong message in the 2026 elections.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged women hostel residents to refrain from going out late at night. She emphasized the importance of adhering to hostel regulations for their safety. Banerjee assured that strict measures will be implemented against those responsible for any incidents.

Earlier, CM Banerjee expressed shock over the gang-rape incident and reportedly advised private colleges not to allow girls to step outside at night. I'm shocked to see the incident, but private medical colleges also should take care of their students, and especially girls, she reportedly said.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district as shocking and said that no accused would be spared. Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport before leaving for natural disaster-hit north Bengal to oversee relief and rehabilitation work, Banerjee said her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

Earlier, the West Bengal Chief Minister had questioned why the young engineering student had been out of her hostel post-midnight.

Amid outrage over the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) held protests across West Bengal demanding justice. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees remarks urging female students to avoid going out at night sparked further backlash over womens safety in the state

The BJP has strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Her comments advising female boarders against going out at night following an alleged gangrape have drawn sharp condemnation. The party accuses her of victim shaming and demands her resignation. They state a leader who cannot support women in distress has no right to govern.

BJP leaders were prevented from meeting a med student allegedly gangraped in Durgapur, sparking accusations of a flawed probe. CM Mamata Banerjee's advice for girls to stay indoors at night drew sharp criticism, with one MLA comparing her administration to the Taliban. The accused have been remanded to police custody.

Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport before leaving for natural disaster-hit north Bengal to oversee relief and rehabilitation work, Banerjee said her government has zero tolerance for such incidents

A second-year student of a private medical college was allegedly gangraped in Durgapur. The survivor is from Jaleswar, Odisha

In shocking remarks in the aftermath of an MBBS student's gangrape in West Bengal's Durgapur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has tried to shift the responsibility of students' security to private colleges

Reacting to the gangrape of a medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday made a controversial remark suggesting that girls should not be allowed to go outside college at night. Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport, Mamata called the incident shocking and said no accused would be spared. This is a shocking incident...We have zero tolerance for such crimes. Three accused have been arrested and police are conducting search for others. Nobody will be spar

I'm shocked to see the incident, but private medical colleges also should take care of their students, and especially girls. The girls should not be allowed to go outside (college) at night. They have to protect themselves also. There is a forest area. Police are searching all the people, Mamata Banerjee said.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee made a shocking statement on the gangrape of 23-year-old MBBS student in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district.

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Sunday again visit natural calamity-hit north Bengal to oversee the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work, officials said. She will also hold a series of administrative meetings to expedite assistance to the affected families, they said. At least 32 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in landslides Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

This is a shocking incident... We have zero tolerance for such crimes. Three accused have been arrested and police are conducting search for others, says Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Sunday again visit natural calamity-hit north Bengal to oversee the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work, officials said. She will also hold a series of administrative meetings to expedite assistance to the affected families, they said. At least 32 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in landslides and floods in the northern districts of West Bengal since October 4, following heavy rain. Banerjee was in north Bengal for four days s

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 45 lakh in unexplained cash, incriminating documents, and digital devices during raids conducted in connection with the alleged irregularities in recruitment to South Dum Dum Municipality in West Bengal, the agency said in a statement. Sleuths of the agency's Kolkata zonal office carried out search operations at 13 locations in and around Kolkata, including the residence and firms of West Bengal Fire Minister Sujit Bose, on Friday in connec

Mr. Majhi told the survivor's father that he has urged his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to ensure that the culprits get the strictest punishment

The West Bengal police have arrested three men in connection with the gang-rape of a second-year medical student on the premises of a private medical college in Durgapur , reported PTI citing police sources. Two other accused remain at large. The identities of the three arrested accused were yet to be disclosed by the police. We have arrested three persons in connection with the case. They are being questioned. This is a very sensitive case and we will give out further details later, the police

A medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped in Durgapur. Deputy Magistrate Ranjana Roy stated the victim is stable and receiving support. The victim's father described the incident where a classmate abandoned her. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi condemned the act and urged West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for swift action. Officials are coordinating assistance for the victim's family.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticizes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's upcoming visit to North Bengal. He claims her trip is for relaxation and enjoyment. Adhikari alleges police are focused on party flag arrangements instead of rescue work. He states police were absent during the disaster. Trinamool Congress defends the Chief Minister's prompt response and relief operations.

The incident comes after a series of horrifying rape cases have been reported from West Bengal over the past year. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government has been under fire over women's safety in the state. Read on to know more.

NEW DELHI: A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a strong remark against the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, the BJP on Friday accused the CM of threatening that the state would face riots and violence if the Election Commission (EC) proceeds with the exercise. The EC is learnt to have decided in principle to conduct the SIR in West Bengal and other states scheduled to go to assembly polls next year. Banerjee has alleged that her officials

Suvendu Adhikari also demanded that by Monday, the Chief Minister must submit proof of the corruption allegations that she levelled against the CEO, and the complaints of the electoral officers who were allegedly intimidated

Union Minister Giriraj Singh attacked Rahul Gandhi, calling him a 'Lal-Babua' and a non-serious leader, questioning his candidate selection process. Singh also criticized Mamata Banerjee over electoral rolls, alleging she prioritizes Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims. He vowed strict action regarding the Ayodhya house explosion and dismissed Tejashwi Yadav's job promises as laughable.

Union minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will happen in all states. He urged the ruling TMC in West Bengal not to be anxious about the process. Majumdar also suggested the Election Commission should consider Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent comments regarding the voter list revision exercise.

On Thursday, Ms. Banerjee had accused Election Commission officials of threatening State government officers and acting under political influence; she also claimed the BJP was playing with fire in the name of SIR

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing her of threats that there will be iots and violence in the state if the Election Commission starts the process. This came a day after Banerjee launched a blistering attack on the poll panel, alleging that its officials were hreatening officers of her government and acting under political influence even before the announce

BJP leader Rahul Sinha criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and NRC, alleging her party wins by sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators. Sinha asserted that SIR aims to purify voter lists, not remove genuine voters, and that NRC will be implemented despite Banerjee's opposition.

The Bharatiya Janata Party criticises West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing electoral roll revisions. BJP leaders accuse Banerjee of inciting communal riots and protecting illegal voters. Banerjee warns of public outrage against the BJP's actions. She also criticises Union Home Minister Amit Shah, comparing him to a historical traitor.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent out a stern message to the state's chief poll officer Manoj Agarwal on Thursday, saying he should stay within his limits.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission, alleging that its officials were threatening officers of her government and acting under political influence even before the announcement of assembly poll dates. She also asserted that the BJP was playing with fire in the name of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Election Commission. She alleges officials are threatening state government officers and acting under political influence. Banerjee also accuses the BJP of playing with fire through a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She warns that tampering with voter lists is a betrayal of democracy.

Delegation stranded at Agartala airport after convoy allegedly held back; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses double-engine BJP government in Tripura of restraining their movement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and alleged that he acts like acting PM. She warned PM Modi of a 'Mir Jafar' betrayal by Amit Shah.

An Election Commission of India team visited West Bengal to review Special Intensive Revision preparedness. Officials met with election officers to discuss various aspects of the process. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of politically influencing the revision. She questioned the timing of the process during the festive season.

Khagen Murmu, the BJP MP attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress goons, has vehemently refuted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's assertion that the locals at the flood-hit Jalpaiguri area where he had gone two days ago to distribute aid, had attacked

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed exorbitant airfares from Bagdogra post-disaster, deeming it discriminatory. She questioned the unfair treatment of Bengal during a crisis, contrasting it with fare controls for Bihar's Chhath Puja. Banerjee also highlighted relief efforts and criticized the BJP-led Tripura government for obstructing a TMC delegation.

The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of ruling with a Talibani mindset and culture following recent violent attacks on its leaders. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that political violence is being institutionalized and normalized under Banerjee's watch, with the government attempting to cover up the incidents and protect those involved.

These people will finish the country. I'm sorry to say this. I have seen so many governments but none of them was so arrogant and dictatorial. Bhayanak Government Ka Bhayanak Acharan (Dangerous behaviour of a dangerous government): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee

GUWAHATI: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday slammed the BJP for its alleged involvement in the vandalism of its Tripura head office in the state capital Agartala on Tuesday evening. The AITC said under the BJPs rule, Tripura had been transformed into a theatre of terror, a place where jungle raj is the new normal and gratuitous political violence has become a tool of governance rather than an aberration. The AITC rushed a six-member delegation to BJP-ruled Tripura to take stoc

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, in an exclusive interview with NDTV'S Aishvarya Jain, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Mamata Banerjee government, warning of possible constitutional action if law and order is not restored immediately.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suggested that industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla's cancellation of his visit to inaugurate a paint factory might have been due to external pressure. Birla cited health issues for his absence from the event in Kharagpur, a decision Banerjee alluded to being influenced by a 'highly loaded virus'.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of acting like a Prime Minister and cautioned PM Modi. She criticized the central government's flood relief efforts and alleged a lack of support. Banerjee also highlighted ongoing relief and rehabilitation work in flood-affected North Bengal, promising further oversight.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of acting like an acting Prime Minister. She alleged Shah is influencing the Election Commission's actions regarding electoral rolls and warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against trusting Shah too much, comparing him to Mir Zafar.

The West Bengal CM returned to Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after visiting the affected regions of North Bengal. She had met the families displaced by the calamity, and launched emergency support measures

The Union Government has refuted the allegations made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the floods in North Bengal caused by rivers originating from Bhutan, stating that India is actively engaged with the Bhutanese government to manage trans-border river issues. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in response to Banerjees accusations, the Centre said it is working closely with the Government of Bhutan to address matters concerning river erosion, silt and deb

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu at a private hospital in Siliguri, where he was undergoing treatment after being assaulted in Nagarkata during a visit to the flood and landslide-affected areas on Monday

Heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods in north Bengal, claiming 32 lives and leaving many missing. Homes, bridges, and roads were destroyed in Mirik, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri districts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the affected areas, assuring compensation and swift rebuilding of infrastructure. The state government is providing financial aid and government jobs to affected families.

The West Bengal CM directed community kitchens to remain operational till people return to their houses and assured that once the waters recede, a thorough survey will be conducted to assess the extent of the damage

Tensions flared as TMC accused BJP-backed goons of attacking its Tripura office, hours after BJP alleged TMC workers targeted its MPs and MLAs in West Bengal. The BJP claimed its MLA was attacked while distributing flood relief, drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Modi. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met with an affected BJP MP.

The Centre provides no funds for flood management and has even halted the Ganga Action Plan for cleaning the river, said Mamata Banerjee

Countering BJP's criticism over the West Bengal government holding a Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after north Bengal was devastated by landslides, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said the event could not be cancelled because VIPs had come for it

ALIPURDUAR: BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon was on Tuesday allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers while distributing flood relief materials in Alipurduar, a day after two senior BJP leaders were assaulted by a mob in adjoining Jalpaiguri district. Oraon, who sustained injuries in the incident, claimed that a group of TMC workers attacked him and his supporters when they were distributing relief items among flood-affected villagers in his constituency Kumargram. He was later taken to a

Reviewing the post-disaster situation at Mirik`s Doodhiya area in Darjeeling district, Banerjee said the state government would ensure that every affected family received help for rehabilitation and restoration.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu, who is hospitalized after being assaulted in Nagarkata. Banerjee spoke with doctors and assured the MP of state government assistance, wishing him a speedy recovery. Murmu was attacked while visiting flood-affected areas, sparking a political row between the BJP and TMC.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she is personally monitoring the situation in landslide-hit districts in the northern part of the state to provide support to the affected people. In a social media post on X, Banerjee said that every arm of the administration has been mobilised with the singular purpose Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha

A political storm erupted in West Bengal after BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were attacked while visiting flood-affected areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the incident, blaming the Trinamool Congress for insensitivity and poor law and order. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee retorted, accusing the PM of politicizing a natural disaster without investigation.

BJP leaders Sukanta Majumdar and Shankar Ghosh were attacked in North Bengal. They were distributing flood relief materials. Majumdar alleged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's involvement. He stated the Trinamool Congress is using violence due to lagging behind in North Bengal. Mamata Banerjee urged people to maintain law and order.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited North Bengal's flood-affected relief camps, attributing the disaster to man-made causes and reiterating her call for an Indo-Bhutan River Commission. With the death toll at 23 and rising, compensation and jobs are being provided to affected families.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government over the assault on two BJP leaders in the northern part of the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the Narendra Modi government. She highlighted the lack of response regarding river dredging and water discharge from barrages. Banerjee visited flood-hit areas in North Bengal. She stated that politics must not take precedence over people's lives during times of crisis. The state government is providing full support to those affected.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday lambasted Mamata Banerjee over the alleged attack on BJP leaders Khagen Murmu and Shankar Ghosh in West Bengal, asserting that the chief minister has crossed all limits and dismantled law and order ever since they came into power.

BJP IT chief Amit Malviya condemned West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after TMC activists allegedly attacked BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Jalpaiguri. Malviya accused TMC of creating a Jungle Raj as BJP leaders tried to assist flood-affected areas amid ongoing North Bengal relief efforts

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee termed north Bengal floods man-made. She blamed the DVC for unrestricted water release causing widespread destruction. Twenty-three lives were lost in the floods and landslides. The Chief Minister announced five lakh rupees compensation for victims' families. A home guard job was also offered to one family member.

DARJEELING: The death toll from the devastating landslides in West Bengals Darjeeling district has risen to 24, as rescue operations continue with several people still missing and thousands of tourists stranded in isolated hill areas, officials said on Monday. North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha confirmed the toll increased following the recovery of one more body late on Sunday night. The situation remains extremely challenging. Several people are still missing, and the toll is likely

CM Mamata Banerjee opens 24x7 control room, to visit North Bengal today

At least 20 people have died and several injured as heavy rainfall causes landslides across Darjeeling and Mirik hills in West Bengal. Homes were swept away, roads damaged, and communication lines cut off. PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, and CM Mamata Banerjee are monitoring the situation

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be visiting Darjeeling today. She chaired an emergency meeting on the north Bengal floods on Sunday.

Kolkata unveiled a mega Durga Puja carnival with 116 pandals, drawing sharp criticism from Opposition parties. They slammed the Chief Minister for holding the event while 20 people died in North Bengal due to incessant rains. BJP and Congress leaders questioned the timing, urging the CM to prioritize the flood-affected region over the celebration.

Incessant rains triggered devastating landslides and floods across North Bengal, killing at least 20 people and injuring many. The deluge damaged homes, collapsed bridges, and blocked major highways, stranding thousands of tourists. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced compensation, while NDRF teams are actively engaged in rescue operations amidst widespread destruction.

At least 20 killed in Mirik and Darjeeling hills as rain triggers landslides. CM Mamata Banerjee and Governor to visit. PM Modi and President Murmu express grief.

West Bengal BJP criticized CM Mamata Banerjee for attending a Durga Puja carnival as over 20 people died in Darjeeling landslides. BJP leaders accused her of indifference and prioritizing festivities over governance during a natural disaster. The Trinamool Congress defended her, stating she is monitoring the situation and will visit affected areas soon.

Mamata Banerjee expressed deep concern over severe flooding in North and South Bengal caused by heavy rain and landslides. She assured tourists of safe evacuation.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods and landslides that have killed at least 17 people in Darjeeling and cut off road connectivity to key routes, including access to Sikkim

Heavy rains have caused several West Bengal rivers to rise, with some exceeding danger marks. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused DVC of releasing 70,000 cusecs on Friday without informing the state, leading to flood-like situations. A yellow warning is issued for the Teesta, and precautionary measures are underway.

Districts like Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah, Murshidabad, and parts of Paschim Midnapore especially vulnerable to flooding, district and police officials on high alert, says Waterways and Irrigation Minister

Barely a day after the Durga Puja festival concluded officially, West Bengal's political stage was reset on Friday with both the ruling Trinamool Congress and its principal challenger BJP wasting no time in shifting gears for the assembly elections due next year. While the BJP's central leadership descended on Kolkata for a marathon stock-taking and strategy session, the TMC sought to turn the Durga Puja fervour into a calibrated mass outreach drive, with party national general secretary Abhishe