In a shocking incident in Bharatgarh, Basanti, Bimal Mondal was seen walking with his sister-in-law's severed head and a chopper, confessing to her murder at the police station. The gruesome act stemmed from escalating tensions between the families, possibly related to a property dispute and the recent suicide of the victim's husband.

The Institute of Breast Disease, Kolkata, and the Asian Medical Foundation launched Project Pink Alert at Presidency University, aiming to educate youth about cancer prevention and early detection. The initiative, which previously reached numerous schools, seeks to empower college students as cancer awareness ambassadors.

Pawan Kalyan has denounced the arrest of a Symbiosis law student for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a viral video during Operation Sindoor. He criticized the silence surrounding alleged blasphemy by TMC leaders and MPs, accusing them of mocking Sanatana Dharma. The student was remanded to judicial custody, and Symbiosis International University suspended her, distancing itself from her comments.

Heavy rainfall in North Sikkim has triggered landslides and caused the Teesta River to wash away a key section of the under-construction Sankalang Bridge, severing links to remote areas. A red alert is in place as rescue teams search for nine missing tourists after a vehicle plunged into the river. Multiple properties were damaged, and travel advisories have been issued.

A law student from Symbiosis International University was arrested in Gurgaon by Kolkata Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments in an Instagram video. The arrest followed multiple protests and a court warrant after an FIR was lodged in Kolkata. The student's post contained derogatory remarks targeting a religion, prompting action from both police and the university, which suspended her.

In West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police arrested a man after he was found walking with his sister-in-law's severed head. Local residents alerted the authorities upon spotting him in the Basanti area. Investigations revealed a prior altercation, leading to the gruesome act committed with a sickle-like object. The woman's body has been sent for post-mortem.

Kolkata Police apprehended Sharmishtha Panoli, an Instagram influencer, from Gurgaon. The arrest relates to a communal video she posted targeting Bollywood actors. The video concerned their silence on Operation Sindoor. Following backlash, Panoli deleted the video and apologized. However, a complaint was already filed in Kolkata. After failed attempts to serve notices, a warrant was issued leading to her arrest.

Vikas Khanna, the celebrated Indian chef, is highlighting Bengal's culinary artistry at his New York restaurant by showcasing Goyna Bori. These sun-dried lentil crisps, shaped like jewelry, are a traditional delicacy from Medinipur. Khanna emphasizes their cultural significance as expressions of craftsmanship and legacy passed down through generations, often prepared for weddings and sacred occasions.

Kolkata anticipates pre-monsoon showers around mid-next week. A low-pressure area is developing over the Bay of Bengal. This system may influence the monsoon's arrival in Bengal. Scattered rain is expected to keep temperatures down. A heavy rain warning has been issued for several districts. Another low-pressure area is forming over the Arabian Sea.