Mamata Banerjee Mourns the Passing of Former Minister Ujjwal Biswas, Critiques Governments Actions
Mamata Banerjee expresses deep sorrow over the death of Ujjwal Biswas, highlighting political persecution in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee Mourns the Passing of Former Minister Ujjwal Biswas, Critiques Governments Actions
Militant Attack in J&Ks Kulgam Injures 3 CRPF Personnel, Search Underway
The injured personnel have been identified as constables (GD) Rakesh Dass, son of Arun Dass, resident of Assam, and Santosh Chandru, son of Mahavir, resident of West Bengal and Head Constable (GD) Somveer Singh, son of Mahaveer, resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Chhath rush: Indian Railways rolls out massive preparations as thousands head home
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) With Chhath Puja approaching, railway stations across the country are witnessing a massive surge in passenger footfall as thousands of people head to their hometowns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to celebrate the festival with their families. From Delhi and Mumbai to Varanasi, Howrah, Lucknow and other major railway hubs, crowds of passengers can be seen gathering at platforms and station premises, creating an unprecedented rush during the festive travel period. In view of the heavy passenger movement, Indian Railways has stepped up its preparations, introducing a series of measures aimed at ensuring safe, smooth and organised travel. Several arrangements have been made at several stations to manage the festive rush. These include special trains, additional reserved and unreserved services, designated passenger holding areas, enhanced security arrangements, and round-the-clock monitoring. The huge rush is particularly visible at Delhi's Anand Vihar Railway Station and New Delhi Railway Station. Large numbers of passengers are gathering to board trains at these stations to their hometowns ahead of Chhath Puja. Passengers carrying luggage and travelling with their families can be seen waiting for trains. Many of these passengers are opting for general-class tickets. Some passengers acknowledged that the arrangements were satisfactory. However, some pointed to the massive crowds at the station. Passengers expressed satisfaction with the improved infrastructure and crowd-management arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station. One passenger told IANS that the creation of separate areas helped reduce congestion compared with previous years. This is how the station experience is considerably better, he added. The tremendous pressure on railway infrastructure during the festive season has been analysed by the railways. The Northern Railway has announced the operation of 31 special trains from major stations in the Delhi area to facilitate passenger movement on a high-demand travel day. Officials said that additional reserved and unreserved services are also being operated on important routes to accommodate the increased demand. Central Railway has introduced precautionary measures at major stations in Mumbai to prevent overcrowding. Unhindered passenger movement is being ensured. According to Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila, the sale of platform tickets has been suspended at major stations across its divisions, broadly between November 5 and 15, depending on the location. Moreover, parcel traffic has been suspended for around eight to ten days at key stations, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT). The move is intended to free up space and prevent congestion so that passengers boarding and alighting from trains do not face inconvenience. Special arrangements have been made at Varanasi Junction to deal with the anticipated increase in passenger footfall. The Railways have established a dedicated holding area where passengers can wait in an organised manner before boarding their respective trains. Help desks have also been set up at both entry gates to assist passengers and provide necessary information. Similar arrangements are being implemented across Eastern Railway stations. At Howrah, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel are continuously monitoring passenger movement through a dedicated control room to ensure effective crowd management. TTEs and RPF staff are working in close coordination to regulate queues, guide passengers towards their designated coaches and facilitate systematic boarding. A specially designated passenger holding area with carpeted flooring has also been created at Howrah Station to provide Chhath-bound passengers with a more comfortable waiting experience. A medical booth has been made available to provide immediate medical assistance to passengers in need. The festive atmosphere is also being reflected at railway stations. At Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Chandauli, traditional Chhath songs are being played through loudspeakers, bringing a touch of the festival to the railway premises. Passengers have welcomed the initiative, with many appreciating the festive ambience as they begin their journey home. Holding areas have also been created at stations such as Ballia to ensure that passengers can wait safely without overcrowding platforms. Travellers have expressed gratitude for these facilities, acknowledging the efforts being made by railway authorities to improve passenger convenience. Across the network, the Railways is also relying on AI-enabled CCTV surveillance, additional security personnel and coordinated monitoring to keep a close watch on passenger movement. These measures are intended to identify potential congestion points, regulate crowds and ensure that boarding and alighting take place in a controlled manner. The Railways has also expanded festive connectivity through additional reserved and unreserved special services. Unreserved special trains are being operated between Muzaffarpur and Howrah, as well as Jaynagar and Sealdah, to cater to the large number of passengers travelling towards Bihar, West Bengal and adjoining regions. Special services from Mumbai towards Gorakhpur are also providing relief to passengers travelling home. Travellers aboard the CSMT-Gorakhpur special train have appreciated the seating facilities and arrangements, expressing satisfaction with the efforts of Central Railway. The festive travel arrangements also include additional services towards Patna, including Vande Bharat and other special trains, alongside enhanced crowd-management measures. Passengers have acknowledged the availability of additional trains and improved station facilities, particularly during the busy Chhath travel period. As millions of devotees prepare to return home to observe Chhath Puja, one of the most significant festivals in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions, the challenge before the Railways is not merely to run additional trains but also to manage the enormous crowds gathering at stations. With passengers travelling with families, children and heavy luggage, even routine boarding and alighting operations can become challenging during peak hours, say officials. The creation of holding areas, suspension of platform ticket sales at selected stations, temporary restrictions on parcel traffic, enhanced security deployment, and dedicated passenger assistance facilities are therefore crucial to maintaining order, they add. The Railways has urged passengers to rely on official railway announcements and information rather than rumours or misleading social media reports regarding train services and festive arrangements.
Officers who are not provided government accommodation and do not draw House Rent Allowance will get reimbursement of house rent up to Rs 60,000 per month
Class 9 Student Gets Rs 1.62 Crore BMW M4 From Father For Scoring Good Marks
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Mamata Banerjee Skips Kali Ghat Bhai Photo Celebration Amid Political Turmoil
Mamata Banerjees absence from the Bhai Photo festival raises eyebrows as political tensions rise in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee Skips Kali Ghat Bhai Photo Celebration Amid Political Turmoil
Several coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail near Guwahati, 4 injured
More than 300 passengers from West Bengal were on board the Kolkata-Sairang Express that derailed near Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday, prompting railway authorities to set up helpdesks at several stations to assist them, an official said. Four persons suffered minor injuries after five coaches and the engine of the train derailed at Digaru in the morning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said earlier in the day. Our data shows that over 300 passengers travelled from West Bengal, covering stations like Kolkata, Naihati, Krishnanagar, and the Malda and Katihar Divisions, who were heading beyond Guwahati, an Eastern Railway official said. We are assisting them. Helpdesks have been set up for the passengers and their families, he said. There is no report of any fatality in the incident, he said, adding that officials from the Eastern Railway rushed to the accident site. The helpdesks have been set up at Sealdah, Alipurduar, Naihati and Berhampore Court stations to provide .
Mamata skips 'Bhai Phota' at Kalighat, BJPs Dilip Ghosh says she feared a flop show
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees decision to skip the traditional Bhai Phota or Bhai Dooj celebration at her Kalighat residence in South Kolkata on Wednesday drew sharp criticism from state Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh, who claimed that she was apprehensive of a poor turnout following the Trinamool Congresss defeat in the Assembly elections. The official explanation for cancelling the annual celebration is that Mamata Banerjee wants to register a symbolic protest against the alleged torture, harassment, and indiscriminate arrests of Trinamool Congress workers under the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. However, Ghosh, a former West Bengal BJP president, offered a different interpretation, claiming that the former Chief Minister knew that several of her erstwhile close associates, who regularly visited her residence for the occasion, would stay away this year. Earlier, everyone used to flock to her residence on Bhai Phota, not to receive her elder-sisterly affection but to remain close to the absolute power and authority she enjoyed as Chief Minister. Today, she is out of power. So, there is no Bhai Phota celebration. She knows that those who used to visit her residence in previous years will not turn up this time, Ghosh said. The current political situation within the Trinamool Congress appears to lend some weight to Ghoshs observations, with several prominent leaders who were regular visitors to Mamata Banerjees residence now aligning themselves with the partys rebel but majority faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata. Among them are former heavyweight ministers Firhad Hakim and Aroop Biswas, who were prominent faces at the annual Bhai Phota gathering at Kalighat until last year. Another familiar face at the celebrations, singer-turned-politician and former minister Indranil Sen, is currently in judicial custody following his arrest in connection with an alleged fake UNESCO-tagged Durga Puja pass scam. Former state minister Sujit Bose is also in judicial custody in connection with his alleged involvement in the multi-crore cash-for-municipalities recruitment scam. The absence of these leaders and the political realignments following the Assembly election defeat have altered the composition of Mamata Banerjees inner circle.
26-year-old woman found dead in locked flat in Bengal's Baranagar; murder suspected
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) The body of a 26-year-old woman was recovered from a locked flat in the Lake Palli area of Baranagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering suspicions of murder, the police said on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as Anjali Sau, was found inside a fifth-floor flat late on Tuesday night after personnel from Baranagar police station broke open the door. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, but investigators are not ruling out murder. A police officer said the body was found lying on the floor, with injury marks also visible on it. These findings have raised suspicions among investigators, who are awaiting the post-mortem examination report to establish the cause of death. According to local residents, Anjali's sister and brother-in-law had been living in the flat for around four years. However, they had recently shifted to Serampore in Hooghly district because of their business commitments. On Monday, Anjali's brother-in-law, who owns the flat, handed over its key to a neighbour, Latika Manna, before leaving. Latika reportedly told the police that Anjali collected the key from her and went to the fifth-floor flat on Tuesday afternoon. Later that afternoon, Anjali's sister tried calling her but received no response. Concerned over her inability to contact Anjali, she got in touch with the neighbours and asked them to check on her. The neighbours knocked repeatedly on the flat's door but received no response. They subsequently alerted the Baranagar police. A police team reached the spot and broke open the door, only to find Anjali's body inside. The body was initially taken to Baranagar State General Hospital and subsequently sent for a post-mortem examination. The Baranagar police have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from cameras installed in and around the locality. Investigators are also questioning neighbours and other residents to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to her death. The police said the post-mortem findings would be crucial in determining whether Anjali was murdered or died under other circumstances. The incident has caused considerable concern among residents of Lake Palli.
Bengal cracks down on private vehicles illegally operating as app-cabs
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) The West Bengal transport department has launched a major crackdown on private vehicles, including four-wheelers and two-wheelers, illegally operating as app-based cabs without the mandatory commercial registration and licences. The department has directed all app-cab aggregator agencies to identify such vehicles registered on their platforms and remove them from their systems within the next seven days. According to a notification issued by the transport department, aggregator agencies must ensure that only vehicles holding valid commercial licences and displaying yellow-coloured commercial number plates are allowed to operate through their platforms. The notification has also made it mandatory for all app-cab aggregator agencies to maintain a central office in West Bengal. The office will serve as a point of contact for the state transport department and traffic police authorities and will also be responsible for addressing customer grievances. These new guidelines have already been sent to all the aggregator agencies. They have been directed to submit the complete address of their office in writing to the state transport department within seven days. The guidelines also make it clear that the agencies concerned are responsible for ensuring that their services comply with the Motor Vehicles Act and government regulations. Failure to follow the instructions could invite legal action, a senior transport department official said. The department recently found that several vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, without commercial licences and yellow-coloured number plates had enrolled themselves with different app-cab aggregator agencies and were accepting passenger bookings. The official said owners of private vehicles could simply download the relevant applications, register their vehicle numbers, and start receiving bookings without obtaining the necessary commercial permits. This is completely illegal. Only vehicles with valid commercial licences and yellow-coloured commercial number plates are eligible to be registered with app-cab aggregator agencies, the official said. He pointed out that allowing private vehicles to operate as app-cabs had two major implications. First, passengers using such vehicles could face difficulties if they encountered problems during a ride, as aggregator agencies might refuse to accept responsibility for incidents involving vehicles that were not commercially registered. Second, the practice resulted in substantial revenue losses for the state government, as such vehicles operated without fulfilling the applicable commercial registration and regulatory requirements. The department has therefore decided to tighten monitoring of app-based transport services and make aggregator agencies accountable for ensuring that vehicles operating through their platforms comply with the law.
Air India plane moved to isolation bay just before takeoff in Kolkata after hijack alert
An Air India flight was isolated at West Bengal's Kolkata airport on Wednesday afternoon shortly before its scheduled takeoff, following a hijack alert, Indian media reports said.
Video of Puja Pandal on Fire in West Bengal Falsely Claimed To Show Bangladesh
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WBPSC Miscellaneous Personality Test Call Letter 2026 - Download Interview Schedule at psc.wb.gov.in
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the release date of the WBPSC Miscellaneous Personality Test Call Letter 2026 for Phase-I of the Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination, 2023, under Advertisement No. 11/2023. According to the official notice dated 10 November 2026, candidates can download their interview e-Call Letters from 18 November 2026 through the Commission's website at psc.wb.gov.in.
Southern Railway Announces Chhath Special Express Trains From Tamil Nadu To Bihar
The specials will traverse major transit routes, with scheduled stoppages across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.
West Bengal political dynamics saw a notable visual shift on Tuesday evening, 10 November 2026, as Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Harish Chatterjee Street in Kalighatthe long-standing neighborhood of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeeto offer prayers at a local Kali Puja organized by her estranged brother, Swapan Babun Banerjee. The visit marked Adhikaris first official [] The post Suvendu Adhikari Visits Kali Puja Mandap of Mamata Banerjees Estranged Brother in Kalighat; TMC Reacts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tempo Traveller skids near Gund, Ganderbal, tourists injured
Ganderbal, Nov 10: Several tourists sustained injuries after a Tempo Traveller bearing registration number DL1VC 5231, carrying a group of visitors, skidded off the Srinagar-Sonamarg national highway near the Sumbal area of Gund in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening. According to officials, the vehicle was en route to Srinagar from the popular tourist destination of Sonamarg when the driver lost control near a sharp bend near Gund. The vehicle veered off the road and came to a halt along the adjacent embankment. Upon receiving news of the mishap, local residents, police and ambulances immediately rushed to the scene to assist in the initial rescue efforts. Teams from the local police station and emergency medical services arrived shortly after to extract the passengers from the vehicle. All injured individuals were evacuated to the nearby PHC Gund, from where the seriously injured were referred to Srinagar hospitals for further emergency medical attention. List of Injured Persons: Sharda Bi, W/o Ramesh Bhai, Age: 58 years, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Contact: 992526799 Ramesh Bhai, S/o Bovin Bi, Age: 59 years, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Daysha, S/o Subash Chandra, Age: 42 years, R/o Surat, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Shobha, W/o Rajesh Kumar, Age: 50 years, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Rajesh Kumar, S/o DerubiPatil, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat -Head Trauma. Swarnadyyti Ghosh, W/o Surat Ghosh, Age: 24 years, Female, R/o West Bengal-Trauma to Hip. Mala Ghosh, W/o Surjeet Ghosh, Age: 48 years, Female, R/o Murshidabad, West Bengal. Surjeet Ghosh, S/o Late Krishna Dulal Ghosh, Age: 61 years, R/o West Bengal-Trauma to Left Side of Chest. Contact: 9474925815 Mukesh Bhai, S/o Lakshman Bhai, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Kala Ben, W/o Mukesh Bhai, R/o Gujarat. Jagdesh, S/o Amreet Singh, R/o Gurdaspur, Punjab-Driver. Rohan Bhai, S/o Mukesh Bhai, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas to be launched in Delhi today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The official website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) is scheduled to be launched on Wednesday in New Delhi, marking an important step towards preparations for the upcoming edition of the annual diaspora convention, according to the officials. The website will be jointly inaugurated by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Chanakya Hall in Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch is expected to provide prospective participants with access to registration facilities and essential information about the upcoming event. The 19th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas will be organised from January 7 to 9 next year in Kolkata, West Bengal, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and other stakeholders to strengthen their engagement with the country. The convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the West Bengal government. The theme for this edition is 'From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat', highlighting the importance of reconnecting the Indian diaspora with its roots and deepening its relationship with the country. The website has been jointly developed by the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal to facilitate participation in the three-day convention. According to the officials, the website will serve as a key platform for individuals interested in attending the event, allowing prospective participants to complete their registration and access relevant details about the programme. Apart from providing registration facilities, the portal will also disseminate important announcements, updates and other information related to the convention. It will further provide details about the various activities and events scheduled to take place alongside the main Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas celebrations. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention was first instituted in 2003 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was conceived as a formal mechanism to connect with and recognise the overseas Indian community and to strengthen their engagement with India. Since 2015, the MEA has revised the format of the event by organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention as a biennial gathering, with theme-based conferences held in the intervening years. This approach enables more focused discussions on specific areas of interest and fosters meaningful interaction and networking among members of the global Indian diaspora. Over the years, the Convention has facilitated the exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences across sectors, strengthening India's ties with its diaspora. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on a Non-Resident Indian, a Person of Indian Origin, or an organisation or institution established and run by them. The award recognises contributions by members of the Indian diaspora towards enhancing India's image abroad, supporting India's causes and working for the welfare of local Indian communities.
Twelve Injured, Questions Unanswered
The crash near Sumbal Bala is more than a frightening interruption to a tourist journey. A Tempo Traveller skidded off the road on Tuesday evening, injuring at least 12 people from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab. The injured were first taken to PHC Gund; several were later referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised care. Their safe recovery is the immediate concern. The wider concern is why a road used by residents and visitors continues to expose passengers to such risk. The available details do not establish what caused the vehicle to skid. That is precisely why the police investigation must be more than a formal entry in a case register. It should establish the circumstances of the crash and examine the relevant factorsroad condition, visibility, vehicle fitness, speed and driver conductwithout presuming blame before evidence is gathered. Cognisance is only a beginning. The public deserves to know what the inquiry finds and what action follows. The incident also tests the emergency response system. PHC Gund provided initial treatment, and some injured passengers were referred to Srinagar. That pathway may have been necessary, but it raises a practical question: can local facilities consistently stabilise multiple casualties while arranging prompt onward transport? Authorities should review the response, identify any delay or resource gap, and make improvements where evidence points to them. In an accident involving a dozen people, readiness is not an abstract administrative issue; it can shape the first critical hours of care. Tourism is often discussed through arrivals, bookings and revenue. Yet visitors encounter Kashmir through its roads as much as its landscapes. When a vehicle carrying families from several states leaves the road, confidence depends not on reassurance but on visible safeguards: road maintenance, clear warnings at hazardous stretches, responsible driving and timely medical care. Residents deserve those protections every day; visitors should not have to rely on luck. No single crash, on the facts currently available, proves a systemic failure. But it does demand scrutiny, especially on routes carrying tourist traffic through difficult terrain. Authorities should inspect the stretch near Sumbal Bala, publish the findings of the investigation and act on any identified defect or lapse. Transport operators, too, must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and drivers fit for the journey. Twelve people were injured; the consequences could have been worse. Treating the incident as routine would be the greater failure. A road becomes safer not through condolences or promises, but through transparent investigation and corrective action before another vehicle skids off it.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to disclose key information in her election affidavit, calling it an offence and warning that a case could be filed against her. He said objections raised during scrutiny of her nomination were dismissed by the returning officer.
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Professor Arun Kumarendu Singh Appointed Advisor to West Bengal Health Department
Professor Arun Kumarendu Singh has been appointed as an advisor to West Bengals Health Department, focusing on maternal and child health services. Professor Arun Kumarendu Singh Appointed Advisor to West Bengal Health Department
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LG Sinha directs SKIMS to ensure best treatment for injured tourists
Srinagar, November 10, 2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to the senior officials and inquired about the health and well-being of the tourists who were injured in an unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala, in Ganderbal. He has directed the officials and Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: I spoke with senior officials, Director, SKIMS, and the Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal regarding the unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala, Ganderbal. 8 injured tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal have been referred to SKIMS. I have directed the officials and the Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery.
Srinagar, Nov 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said he spoke with senior officials, Director SKIMS and Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal regarding the unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala, Ganderbal. In a post on X, LG Manoj Sinha said: I spoke with senior officials, Director, SKIMS, and the Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal regarding the unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala, Ganderbal. 8 injured tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal have been referred to SKIMS. I have directed the officials and the Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery. Meanwhile, Health Minister Sakina Itoo expressed deep concern over the unfortunate road accident in Ganderbal. I have spoken to the Director, SKIMS, and directed that the injured, particularly those referred to SKIMS Soura, receive the best possible medical care and attention. Their well-being is our priority. Praying for their speedy recovery. May Allah(SWT ) grant them Shifa, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said on X. Pertinently, 18 were injured and 8 critical were shifted to SKIMS Soura after Tempo Traveller met with an accident at Sumbal Bala Gund Ganderbal on Tuesday evening.
18 tourists injured in road accident in J&K's Ganderbal, 6 reportedly in critical condition
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Eighteen tourists were injured on Tuesday when a vehicle carrying them from Kashmir's Sonamarg tourist resort to Srinagar skidded off the road and plunged into a 60-feet deep gorge near Gund in Ganderbal district. Local residents and police personnel rushed to the spot to evacuate the injured. Emergency arrangements were mobilised from different parts of the area as all the occupants required medical attention. Ambulances were called from several health facilities, including Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Sonamarg, Gund and Ganiwan. The injured were initially shifted to PHC Gund, where they received first aid and preliminary medical treatment. The injured were later shifted to Srinagar city for treatment. Reports said that six of the injured tourists had been admitted to hospital in Srinagar in a critical condition. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Kangan Rajesh Raina confirmed the accident, saying that 18 people, including the driver, had sustained injuries. A list of injured persons identified 12 occupants, including the driver. The list included tourists from Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat, Murshidabad and other parts of West Bengal, and Gurdaspur in Punjab. Among those named were Sharda Bi, 58, and Ramesh Bhai, 59, from Ahmedabad; Daysha, 42, from Surat; Shobha, 50, and Rajesh Kumar from Ahmedabad; and Swarnadyyti Ghosh, 24, Mala Ghosh, 48, and Surjeet Ghosh, 61, from West Bengal. Mukesh Bhai, Kala Ben and Rohan Bhai, all from Gujarat, were also included in the list. Jagdesh, a resident of Gurdaspur in Punjab, was identified as the driver of the Tempo Traveller. The injury details available in the list mention head trauma suffered by Sharda Bi, Ramesh Bhai, Daysha, Shobha and Rajesh Kumar. Swarnadyyti Ghosh sustained trauma to the hip, while Surjeet Ghosh suffered an injury to the left side of his chest. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on social media platform X on Tuesday evening said, I spoke with senior officials, SKIMS Director, and the Ganderbal Deputy Commissioner regarding the unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala in Ganderbal. Eight injured tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal have been referred to SKIMS. I have directed the officials and the SKIMS Director to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery. Despite biting cold especially in mornings and evenings, scores of tourists especially from West Bengal and Gujarat are these days visiting the Valley. Although winter tourism is yet to start, the autumn fag end tourism is going on in the Valley these days with tour and travel operators, hoteliers, taxi operators and others connected directly or indirectly with tourism doing some business during the otherwise lean tourist season in the Valley.
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12 Injured as Tempo Traveller Skids Off Road in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Nov 10 : At least 12 persons, including tourists from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab, were injured after a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road near Gund area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle skidded off the road near Sumbal Bala on the SSG Road, resulting in injuries to at least 12 occupants. He said the injured were shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Gund, where they were provided emergency medical treatment before several of them were referred to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar, for specialised treatment. The injured were identified as Sharda Bi, wife of Ramesh Bhai, and Ramesh Bhai, son of Bovin Bi, both residents of Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Daysha, son of Subash Chandra, a resident of Surat, Gujarat; Shobha, wife of Rajesh Kumar, and Rajesh Kumar, son of Derubi Patil, both residents of Ahmedabad. Others include Swarnadyyti Ghosh, wife of Surjeet Ghosh, a resident of West Bengal; Mala Ghosh, wife of Surjeet Ghosh, a resident of Murshidabad, West Bengal; Surjeet Ghosh, son of Late Krishna Dulal Ghosh, also from West Bengal; Mukesh Bhai, his wife Kala Ben, and their son Rohan Bhai, all residents of Gujarat; and Jagdesh, son of Amreet Singh, a resident of Gurdaspur, Punjab. Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further investigation.(KNO)
Kolkata Cop Suspended For Filthy Remark About WB CM
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Prof Arun Kumarendu appointed advisor to Bengal Health Dept
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Professor Arun Kumarendu Singh, full-time Professor and Head of Paediatrics at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur's School of Medicine, has been appointed as Advisor to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, for a two-year term, with particular focus on strengthening maternal and child healthcare. Widely recognised as the Father of Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) in India, Professor Singh is a pioneering architect of the country's modern neonatal healthcare infrastructure. His contributions to the development and scaling of specialised newborn care systems have transformed the accessibility of life-saving neonatal services, particularly for vulnerable infants in underserved communities. His acclaimed Purulia Model demonstrated how high-quality neonatal care could be delivered through decentralised, affordable and compassionate healthcare systems. The appointment marks a significant recognition of the professional stature of a distinguished member of IIT Kharagpur's full-time medical faculty. It also emphasises the growing national relevance of the Institute's emerging Medical School, which is bringing together clinical leadership and technological capabilities to develop a distinctive model of medical education, healthcare delivery and translational innovation, the institute has said. The professor's pioneering contributions also include the establishment of specialised neonatal and perinatal care infrastructure, human milk banking and early intervention facilities, helping shape the evolution of modern newborn healthcare in India. His influence extends from clinical practice to national health policy. As a key technical leader associated with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, he contributed to the development of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), including its large-scale architecture for screening and early intervention for childhood diseases, congenital conditions, nutritional deficiencies and developmental delays. His contributions to maternal and child healthcare monitoring, including the Mother and Child Protection Card, further reflect his commitment to preventive, accessible and inclusive healthcare. Prof Singh previously held senior academic and clinical leadership positions at IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, and AIIMS Jodhpur. He currently serves as a full-time professor and head of paediatrics at IIT Kharagpur, where he is actively spearheading the development of comprehensive paediatric, perinatal, maternal and child healthcare services. The Government of West Bengal's recent decision to appoint Prof Singh as a Health Advisor, alongside obstetrics and gynaecology specialist Arup Kumar Maji, reflects the importance of experienced clinical leadership in advancing maternal and child healthcare priorities, the government has said. For IIT Kharagpur, the appointment represents an important recognition of the calibre of expertise being assembled within its Medical School. It also creates opportunities for stronger convergence between the Institute's medical and technological capabilities and the healthcare priorities of the State. Prof Suman Chakraborty, director, IIT Kharagpur, congratulated Prof Singh and stated: We are exceptionally proud that Prof Arun Kumarendu Singh, one of the pioneering architects of India's newborn healthcare revolution, is a full-time Professor and Head of Paediatrics at IIT Kharagpur's Medical School. His work has transformed the way neonatal healthcare reaches vulnerable communities, and his contributions to national child-health programmes have created an enduring legacy of clinical excellence and public service. He said that his appointment to this important advisory responsibility by the Government of West Bengal is a fitting recognition of his exceptional stature. It is also a matter of great pride for IIT Kharagpur that a member of our full-time medical faculty has been entrusted with contributing to such an important public-health mission, he added. The Medical School is being developed by IIT Kharagpur as a distinctive interdisciplinary institution, combining advanced medical education and clinical services with the Institute's established strengths in engineering, artificial intelligence, biomedical technologies, computational sciences and translational research. The Institute envisages leveraging his pioneering experience in neonatal healthcare and national public-health systems to advance new solutions in high-risk pregnancy monitoring, newborn intensive care, early disease detection, developmental screening, AI-enabled clinical decision support, remote healthcare delivery and affordable diagnostic technologies. These efforts are expected to complement IIT Kharagpur's growing portfolio of healthcare innovations, including device-free diagnostic platforms, low-cost screening technologies, digital-health solutions and community-oriented translational research. At IIT Kharagpur, our aspiration is not to create another conventional medical institution, but to establish a new paradigm in which outstanding clinicians and frontier technologists work together to transform healthcare delivery. Prof. Singh's presence as a full-time member of our Medical School faculty is an extraordinary strength in realising this vision, Prof. Chakraborty further said.
Bengal Industry bodies happy at state Govt
Suvendu Administration making special efforts to acquire lands By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Unveiled recently, the West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026 addressed some key issues while taking flak for charges of overlooking the problem of scarcity of land for industry in the state. Land is a key driver of industry. That is why [] The post Bengal Industry bodies happy at state Govts offer of industrial plots appeared first on Northlines .
Over a Dozen Injured in Road Accident on SSG Road
SRINAGAR: At least a dozen tourists from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab were injured after a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road near Sumbal Bala on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road in Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening. According to sources, the vehicle was travelling from Sonamarg towards Srinagar when the accident occurred near Gund. The injured []
Gund, Nov 10: At least 18 tourists sustained injuries after a Tempo Traveller met with an accident at Sumbal Bala on SSG Road in Ganderbal district on Tuesday. Officials told GNS that following the accident, all the injured were immediately transported to PHC Gund for emergency medical assessment and resuscitation. After evaluation and triage by attending medical officers, eight patients were formally referred to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar for specialized secondary and tertiary treatment. Other injured with minor injuries remain admitted and under observation at PHC Gund. Patients referred to SKIMS Soura are Sharda Rani, wife of Ramesh Ji, 58 years, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Ramesh Ji, son of Bavan Bai, 52 years, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Jayesh, son of Subash Chander, 42 years, from Surat, Gujarat; Shobhna Patel, wife of Rajesh Kumar Patel, 50 years, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Rajesh Kumar, son of Devubhai Patel, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Swapnadyuti Ghosh, daughter of Surajit Ghosh, 24 years, from Murshidabad, West Bengal; Mala Ghosh, wife of Surajit Ghosh, 48 years, from Murshidabad, West Bengal; and Surajit Ghosh, son of Late Krishna Dulal, 61 years, from West Bengal.
Bengal Civic Volunteer Arrested for Allegedly Assisting TMC MLAs Escape
A civic volunteer in West Bengal has been arrested for allegedly aiding TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das in evading arrest related to a serious crime. Bengal Civic Volunteer Arrested for Allegedly Assisting TMC MLAs Escape
West Bengal Couple Arrested After Year on the Run in Immoral Trafficking Case
West Bengal Couple Arrested After Year on the Run in Immoral Trafficking Case Manipal: Police have arrested a couple from West Bengal who had been absconding for nearly a year in connection with a case registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act at Manipal Police Station. The arrested persons are Esther Shah alias Kajal (40) [] The post West Bengal Couple Arrested After Year on the Run in Immoral Trafficking Case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Woman arrested for killing two-year-old son in Bengal's Mathurapur
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) A woman has been arrested on the alleged charges of strangling her two-year-old son to death in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, the police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in Uttar Durgapur village of Mathurapur police station area in South 24 Parganas district. The deceased child's name is Raktim Haldar. The entire family is blaming the mother Ketaki Haldar for his unnatural death. The elder son of the woman from her first marriage has accused the mother of murder. According to the police, the incident took place around 5 p.m. on Monday. It is alleged that Ketaki strangled her two-year-old son to death. The woman's 13-year-old minor son from her first marriage was present at the time of the gruesome incident. The family claimed that the mother killed the younger son in front of the elder son. It is learned that Ketaki married a man named Ramesh Haldar a few days after her divorce from her first husband. Their son is Raktim. According to family members, Ketaki does not always keep the elder son with her, even though she is in contact with the son. The minor lives elsewhere. However, he was with his mother on Monday. The boy said that his mother had killed his brother. Ketaki's in-laws alleged that after killing their son, the woman planned to throw him into a pond to make it look like an accident. Ketaki even threatened the elder son when he saw the mother committing the crime. Based on the complaint, officers from Mathurapur police station went to the house. After recovering the child's body, the police spoke to Ketaki's elder son and his family following which the woman was arrested late Monday night. However, it is not clear why the woman killed her son. It is being investigated whether there was a family dispute or some other reason behind it. The woman has been arrested and she has been charged with murdering her child. A case has been registered against her. Investigation is on, a senior officer of Sundarban police district said.
Centre urges Bengal farmers to reduce use of chemical fertilisers
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) As part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan to promote natural farming, the Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture, Ram Nath Thakur, on Tuesday participated in a programme organised by the ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology (ICAR-NINFET) at Subhasnagar in Swarupnagar block of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Addressing the gathering, the MoS urged farmers to return to natural farming and reduce utilisation of chemical fertilisers, to keep the soil health intact. He highlighted natural farming as an important approach to maintaining soil fertility, improving soil health and promoting ecological balance. The Minister also encouraged farmers to adopt climate-resilient agricultural methods, scientific innovations and modern technologies to ensure long-term agricultural productivity and sustainability. He stressed on the importance of conserving soil as a living resource and adopting balanced, need-based agricultural input management. He urged farmers to make effective utilisation of soil health cards for informed fertiliser application, improved nutrient-use efficiency and the maintenance of soil fertility. In this regard, he highlighted the role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in providing technical guidance, practical demonstrations and extension services to facilitate the adoption of sustainable and natural farming practices. The Union Minister urged the farmers to return to natural processes of farming, including utilisation of organic fertilisers and organic pesticides, to boost natural farming. The programme reinforced the Centre's message of Khet Bachao Abhiyan for rabi crops, which has been launched from October 22 to November 30 in the entire country to ensure healthy crops, sustainable agriculture and farmers' prosperity. It underscored the Union government's commitment to protecting agricultural land, restoring soil health and promoting natural farming as a sustainable approach to agriculture. It highlighted the importance of conserving soil resources, reducing excessive dependence on chemical inputs and encouraging environmental-friendly farming practices for the benefit of present and future generations, the official statement added.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) A single-judge vacation bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined an urgent hearing on a petition from Sushmita Roy, wife of Sumit Roy, the Executive Assistant to the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the partys Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee. She had accused the police of torturing her husband, who is now in police custody. In her petition, filed on Monday, Sushmita Roy sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into two cases involving her husband, currently under investigation by the West Bengal Police. She also alleged custodial torture and sought judicial intervention and an investigation by a judicial committee by a retired judge of the Calcutta High Court. However, as the matter came up for hearing at the single-judge vacation bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya on Tuesday afternoon, the judge refused to hear the matter on an urgent basis and instead ruled that it will be heard by a regular bench after the normal functioning of the court resumes on November 16, at the end of the ongoing festival vacation. Sumit Roy was first arrested in an alleged illegal land-grabbing case at Salboni in West Midnapore district and subsequently sent to judicial custody. Earlier this month, he was again taken into custody by Diamond Harbour Police in South 24 Parganas district in a multi-crore soil-theft case. The controversy gained further attention after police recovered more than Rs 1 crore from a Trinamool Congress party office in the Diamond Harbour Police District. Investigators claimed the recovery was based on information provided by Sumit Roy. Abhishek Banerjee gave a strong reaction to the police claims and alleged that police were giving Sumit encounter threats and putting pressure on his Executive Assistant to give statements against him. Banerjee also claimed that the party office from where the cash was recovered was vandalised allegedly by BJP-backed goons five months ago, and the cash recovered from there was actually planted by the police.
ICSE board exams for Class 12, Class 10 to begin on Feb 9 &15
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Class 12 board exams conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will be held between February 9 and April 8, 2027. The Class 10 board exams will be conducted from February 15 to March 31. Over 1.10 lakh candidates from 1,651 affiliated schools will appear across 1,477 examination centres in India and overseas. The Council is set to conduct the ISC Class 12 board exams for 60 subjects. The ICSE Class 10 exams, starting February 15, will be conducted across 2,835 examination centres in India and overseas. Class 10 students must note that the reading time will now commence at 10 am, followed by the writing time at 10.15 am. Candidates appearing for the ICSE examination must ensure that they are seated in their respective examination halls or rooms by 9:45 am, said the council's Chief Executive and Secretary Joseph Emmanuel. The Council also noted that the largest ICSE candidate concentrations are from Uttar Pradesh (51,168), West Bengal (46,521), Karnataka (33,417), Maharashtra (31,035), Punjab (19,308) and Jharkhand (17,201). Earlier, the CBSE the countrys other major school board - said the Class 10 and Class 12 exams for the current academic year will begin on February 16, 2027 Earlier, the government announced that ICSE and ISC students can access results and mark sheets in real time via DigiLocker. Students of the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 can now access their results, mark sheets, as well as certificates in real time from DigiLocker, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said. The students can access their authentic digital documents anytime, anywhere from the platform in digital format. DigiLocker, the flagship platform under the Digital India initiative, has enabled this revolutionary step by providing a secure, trusted, and eco-friendly solution for issuing and accessing academic credentials in digital format by boards, universities, and other bodies, the ministry said.
Suvendu Vows to Reopen Nandigram Files, File Fresh FIRs Against Left Leaders
The announcement to reopen the Nandigram files marks a renewed political and legal push by the BJP government to revisit one of the most contentious chapters of the Left Front's 34-year rule in West Bengal.
Bengal: Civic volunteer arrested for assisting Trinamool MLAs attempted escape
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Bikash Sahani, a civic volunteer attached to the Intelligence Branch (IB) of the West Bengal Police, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly aiding Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Paresh Ram Das in his attempted escape to Mumbai. Das, the MLA representing Canning (Paschim) in South 24 Parganas district and an accused in a rape case, was apprehended by state police at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Monday evening while attempting to board a flight to Mumbai after evading arrest for 17 days. Subsequent investigations conducted by the Baruipur Police District revealed that Sahani not only facilitated Das's escape plans but also leaked confidential police intelligence to the absconding lawmaker. State police sources stated that by virtue of his assignment with the IB, which has state-wide jurisdiction, Sahani had access to sensitive operational information across multiple police stations. Preliminary findings indicate that Sahani routinely shared confidential updates with Das, enabling the legislator to evade tracking units and plan his movements. Sahani is currently undergoing intensive interrogation by the investigating team. Das is the prime accused in Canning Police Station Case No. 561/2026, registered on September 5, 2026, under Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 420 (cheating), 120B (criminal conspiracy), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. Das remains among the few sitting TMC legislators maintaining allegiance to the party's minority faction led by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. Commenting on the arrest, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari labelled Das an identified extortionist in the Canning region. He had illegally occupied many state government properties in the area to set up his own establishment during the previous Trinamool Congress regime, Adhikari stated.
West Bengal Chief Minister Remembers Buddadeb Bhattacharjee as a Good Man in a Bad Party
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari honors late Buddadeb Bhattacharjee, reflecting on his integrity and the Nandigram movement. West Bengal Chief Minister Remembers Buddadeb Bhattacharjee as a Good Man in a Bad Party
Bengal police reconstructs techie's murder at Garia flat; mother, girlfriend taken to crime scene
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) West Bengal police on Tuesday took the arrested girlfriend of a 25-year-old software engineer and her mother to the rented flat in Kolkata's Garia area where the youth was allegedly murdered, as investigators recreated the sequence of events leading to the crime, officials said. Forensic team officers were also with them. They collected samples from different parts of the flat. According to investigators, software engineer Sarthak and his girlfriend Sanchalika Basu were living together in a rented flat in Fartabad. Sarthak's body was recovered from the flat last Saturday. According to the police, he had been stabbed in the shoulder with a sharp weapon. The police have already arrested Sanchalika and his mother, Moumita Basu in the incident. According to local residents, there was a fight between the couple that night. Hearing screams, the neighbours rushed to the flat. They found Sarthak lying in a pool of blood in the room. The deceased was a software engineer by profession. He hailed from Barasat, in the North 24 Parganas district. He worked in a company in Sector V of Salt Lake. The accused girl was studying at Techno India. She is a resident of Fartabad in Garia. According to locals, the two used to travel to the same place every day. After a few meetings, the acquaintance turned into a love affair. Both their families knew about this relationship. Later, Sarthak rented a flat in Fartabad. He lived there with Sanchalika. The young man used to stay in the flat in Fartabad at least three to four days a week. Local residents knew about their relationship. Police are now attempting to corroborate statements made by the arrested women with evidence gathered during the reconstruction of the crime scene. Officials said the exercise was aimed at obtaining a clearer understanding of the events leading to the murder, the manner in which the victim was attacked, and the alleged role played by each accused.
Kolkata News | TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Breaks Down In Prayer To Goddess Kali During Kalipuja
An emotional scene unfolded in West Bengal's Bankura as Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee broke down while offering prayers to Goddess Kali during Kalipuja celebrations at his ancestral home in Doltala. Continuing a long-standing family tradition, Banerjee participated in the Kali Puja rituals, performed the arati, and later became visibly emotional. The senior TMC leader embraced the idol of Goddess Kali and wept during the ceremony, creating a poignant moment of devotion and faith.
CISCE Unveils 2027 Board Exam Schedule: Key Dates and Details
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the schedule for the 2027 board exams, with class 10 exams starting on February 15 and class 12 exams on February 9. A total of 379,980 candidates will participate, with significant changes in examination timings. The announcement highlights the geographical spread of candidates, particularly from Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Students are advised to be seated by 9:45 AM for the exams. Read on for more details about the subjects and examination centers.
Cyber Fraud: Retired Employee Loses Rs 2 Lakh, Police Recover
A 76-year-old retired education department employee in Indore was duped of Rs 2 lakh by cyber fraudsters offering at-home life certificate services via a Facebook ad. The police swiftly investigated, traced the money used for online purchases in West Bengal, cancelled the orders, and recovered the entire amount within 24 hours.
Late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was a good man in a bad party: Bengal CM
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday praised his predecessor, late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, describing him as a good man in a bad party while recalling the events surrounding the Nandigram movement of 2007. The occasion was in relation to a programme at Gokulnagar in East Midnapore district to observe Martyrs Day to commemorate those killed or reported missing following clashes between the activists of CPI(M) and the Trinamool Congress- led Land Eviction Prevention Committee on November 10, 2007, when Bhattacharjee was the West Bengal Chief Minister. The clashes had erupted over the proposed land acquisition in Nandigram for a chemical hub project planned by the then Bhattacharjee-led government. After November 10, 2007, there was a bloody sunrise. I pay my respects to the then Chief Minister. I will not mention his name. He has passed away. He was very honest in his personal life. He was a very good person. But the party that he belonged to is bad, CM Adhikari said, addressing the Martyrs Day program on Tuesday afternoon. The Chief Minister also described how cordial his relationship is with Bhattacharjees widow, Mira Bhattacharjee. A few days ago, she fell ill. I went to visit her, the CM said. Notably, Mira Bhattacharjee has in the past expressed appreciation for Adhikari's industrialisation push and said she believed he could realise some of her late husband's unfinished development goals for the state. Referring to the aftermath of the 2007 violence, Adhikari also mentioned veteran CPI(M) leader Biman Bose, recalling his remarks at the time and reiterating his own commitment to the promises he had made during the Nandigram movement. Octogenarian Biman Bose is still alive. I pay my respects to him. But I will remind him that at that time he said that there had been a new sunrise in Nandigram. Nineteen years have passed since then. I am still committed to the promise that I made on that day, CM Adhikari said. Adhikari also predicted that the Trinamool Congress will not be relevant in West Bengal politics in the next 100 years.
Mithun Chakraborty Declares End of Gundaraj in West Bengal
Actor Mithun Chakraborty claims the era of gundaraj in West Bengal has ended, dismissing opposition claims during a Diwali event. Mithun Chakraborty Declares End of Gundaraj in West Bengal
Kolkata police inspector suspended over alleged derogatory social media remark against Bengal CM
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS)A Kolkata Police Inspector has been suspended pending an inquiry into allegations that he posted derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on social media, a senior official said on Tuesday. According to an order issued by Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand, Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed, who was serving at the Calcutta Medical College Hospital Out Post under the Central Division and was recently transferred to the 1st Battalion of the Kolkata Armed Police, has been placed under suspension with effect from November 9, 2026. The order said, Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed, IVC, Calcutta Medical College Hospital Out Post, Central Division, Kolkata Police (since transferred to 1st Battalion, Kolkata Armed Police), is placed under suspension with effect from 09.11.2026 as his continuance in office pending enquiry into his conduct over the issue of making derogatory remarks indicating the Government Authorities of West Bengal, on a social media platform, is prejudicial in the interest of public service. It further said that the Inspector will draw half of his basic pay and other admissible allowances as subsistence allowance during the period of his suspension. The order also asked him to deposit his government kits with the Reserve Officer, Central Division, Kolkata Police, immediately. According to a police officer, a complaint was lodged against the officer over certain recent social media posts and comments allegedly targeting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Following the complaint, authorities initiated an investigation to examine the nature of the remarks and whether they were inconsistent with the conduct expected from a serving police officer. The officer had earlier been transferred from the Central Division to the Kolkata Armed Police after the controversy surfaced. Officials said the transfer did not affect the ongoing inquiry, which continues independently. Authorities maintained that allowing the officer to remain in active service during the investigation could be contrary to the public interest. Given the seriousness of the allegations, disciplinary action in the form of suspension was deemed necessary until the inquiry reaches its conclusion.
11 high-end phones, Rs 2 lakh seized from Trinamool MLA during arrest at airport
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) The sleuths of the Special Operations Group of Baruipur Police District in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal seized 11 high-end mobile phones and Rs 2,00,000 in cash from a Trinamool Congress Legislator at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Monday evening. Pares Ram Das, the Legislator from Canning (Paschim) Assembly Constituency in the same district, was attempting to escape to Mumbai, at the time of his arrest. Among the 11 mobile phones seized from his possession, some are extremely high-priced iPhones, while others are high-end Android phones of other reputed brands. At the same time, Rs 2,00,000 was recovered from the handbag he was carrying, said a district police officer. Das had been accused in various cases, the most important of which is related to the charge of rape of a woman in 2023. He is one of the few Trinamool Congress legislators who are still maintaining allegiance towards former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee. He had remained absconding for the last 17 days and was not responding to the summons from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the state police. Finally, the members of the Special Operations Group of the Baruipur Police District were tipped off by their sources that Das would be making an escape attempt to Mumbai from Kolkata Airport on Monday evening. Accordingly, the members of the Special Operations Group waited within the airport premises, and as soon as the absconding accused entered the airport, he was arrested. He will be presented at a lower court later on Tuesday, and the Public Prosecutor will seek his police custody for further interrogation. Neither Mamata Banerjee nor Abhishek Banerjee had given any reaction to the arrest of Das since Monday evening. The investigation into the rape originates from a complaint filed in September this year with the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Canning. Das is an accused in Canning Police Station Case No. 561/2026, registered on September 5, 2026, under Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 420 (cheating), 120B (criminal conspiracy), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the previous Indian Penal Code.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) The Detective Department (DD) of Kolkata Police has taken over the investigation into the clashes and tension that erupted outside the Kalighat residence of Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on the night of November 6-7. The police have already arrested three persons in connection with the clashes, and on Tuesday morning the Detective Department officials visited the spot to reconstruct the sequence of events as part of the ongoing investigation. The arrested individuals, identified as Muhammad Tauqir Alam, Muhammad Ershad and Srideep Das, are in police custody now. They are associated with the minority faction of Trinamool Congress led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. A total of four FIRs have been registered at the Kalighat Police Station, out of which two were suo motu by the Kolkata Police. The third FIR is based on a complaint by the Diamond Harbour MP. The fourth FIR had been registered based on a complaint lodged at the same police station by a local woman and a BJP activist, Guria Hari. Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has been named in two of the four FIRs registered in the case. The clashes broke out during celebrations marking the MP's 39th birthday on the intervening night of November 6 and November 7. Local residents and BJP workers alleged that roads were blocked for the event, causing inconvenience to idol-makers and devotees collecting Kali idols ahead of Kali Puja. However, the MAITC activists alleged that the local BJP workers launched an unprovoked attack while they were celebrating Abhishek's birthday peacefully without causing inconvenience to others. Clashes broke out between the two groups, in which several people from both groups were injured. A huge police contingent reached the spot, and the cops had to resort to baton charges to disperse people. At that time, the Diamond Harbour MP was seen engaging in a heated conversation with police officers.
Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Statements as Meaningless
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh dismisses Rahul Gandhis remarks, asserting they have no impact on the public or political discourse. Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Statements as Meaningless
Firecrackers Kill Germs, Critics Target Sanatan Dharma? Bengal BJP's Diwali Double Twist
In West Bengal, firecrackers appear to have acquired a rather ambitious job description this Diwali. Apart from lighting up the night sky, they were credited with killing germs, while those raising concerns over the resulting pollution were accused of having a
Sonia Gandhi's memoirs Belonging: A Journey of Love has hit the bookstores across the country on Tuesday. According to publisher Harper Collins India, the memoir is being released across several bookstores nationwide, including Higginbotham in Chennai, Bahrisons and Midland in Delhi, The White Crow and Title Waves in Mumbai, Mathrubhumi Books in Kerala, Blossoms and The Bookworm in Karnataka, and Crossword outlets across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala. On Tuesday, the CPP Chairperson shared excerpts of her newly released memoirs. Posting an article written in the Indian Express, Sonia Gandhi referred to her refusal to take on the mantle of Prime Minister when the UPA government was voted to power in 2004. In her post on X she shared, My mind suddenly cleared itself of the last shreds of doubt.
Bengal Minister Assures Womens Safety Amid Criticism of Previous Government
West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik emphasizes womens safety, contrasting current measures with past government failures. Bengal Minister Assures Womens Safety Amid Criticism of Previous Government
5 Hyderabad Fertility Centres Get Notices Over Egg Donation Racket
The police had rescued women who were brought from West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha.
300 arrested, 73 brought back in a year
New Delhi, Nov 9:As the first anniversary of the brazen Red Fort blast approaches, central security agencies have tightened vigilance nationwide, backed by a fortified counterterrorism architecture and a sweeping crackdown on cross-border terror syndicates over the past year, officials said on Monday. On the eve of the first anniversary of the Red Fort blast, central security agencies have intensified vigilance following a year-long crackdown that led to over 300 arrests and the deportation of 73 high-value fugitives from abroad, the officials said. The terror strike on November 10 last year had exposed a 'Doctor Module' operated by highly educated professionals. Security agencies cracked the case within 24 hours, subsequently filing a formal charge sheet against 13 accused, including absconding paediatrician Dr Muzzafar Rather, who is currently believed to be hiding in Afghanistan. Central investigation agencies and Jammu and Kashmir police, with the help of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), identified the principal conspirator and nabbed the key perpetrators. The Red Fort blast prompted central intelligence agencies to formulate a policy to prevent such attacks. This thought led to the unveiling of 'PRAHAAR: National CT Policy and Strategy' on February 23 this year, in which policy was formulated for zero tolerance towards terrorism. The comprehensive policy sets a unified agenda for central and state machinery and its operational impact was further cemented during a high-level conference of state DGPs and central agency chiefs in September 2026. The efficacy of the PRAHAAR framework was visibly demonstrated in a massive, coordinated nationwide clampdown against the Pakistan-based ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN). The Red Fort case was unique because highly qualified professionals were involved. Now, many regulations are in place, including periodic surprise checks on the sale of ammonium nitrate and other materials, an official said on condition of anonymity. The network, which utilised domestic nodes and local foot soldiers, faced severe setbacks as agencies registered over 100 First Information Reports (FIRs) and arrested more than 300 operatives. Security forces recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs), hand grenades carrying Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, and illicit firearms. Following these extensive operations, the SBN was formally designated as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on September 26 this year. Concurrently, multi-agency operations successfully dismantled several radical modules and dented the support frameworks of proscribed outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Action against pro-Khalistan elements (PKEs) has similarly blunted the network designs of outfits like Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Zindabad Force, disrupting cross-border arms smuggling and leading to key arrests. The security agencies also stepped up containment of Bangladesh-based terror threats, arresting 27 radical operatives inspired by the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ideology across Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. On the diplomatic and international front, counterterror cooperation with foreign governments has been significantly scaled up to cut off external sanctuaries and fast-track the deportation of fugitives. A dedicated extradition portal launched in September this year optimised inter-agency coordination. The officials confirmed that these sustained diplomatic efforts successfully secured the return of 73 high-value fugitives from abroad over the past year. As security forces maintain a high state of alert ahead of the anniversary, officials emphasise that the enhanced synergy between central intelligence and state police forces has substantially hardened the nation's defences against future threats. The emphasis has remained on preventing terror attacks, identifying the wider ecosystem, quick disruption, timely investigation including collection of clinching evidence - and successful prosecution to tackle the threats, the officials said. The investigation into the entire Red Fort terror network run by the 'Doctor Module' started after posters of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed terror outfit were pasted on the outskirts of Srinagar city during the intervening night of October 18-19 last year. The posters warned of attacks on police and security forces in the Valley. Srinagar police treated the matter as a serious issue, not just a one-off incident and Senior Superintendent of Police (Srinagar) G V Sundeep Chakravarthy formed several teams to investigate the case thoroughly. Srinagar police registered a case and reviewed CCTV footage, leading to the arrest of three locals -- Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, Yasir-ul-Ashraf, and Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid -- all with prior stone-pelting cases. Their interrogation led to the arrest of Maulvi Irfan Ahmad, a former paramedic turned Imam from Shopian, who allegedly supplied the posters and used his access to radicalise the doctors. Piecing together the interrogation of the arrested accused, the investigation led Srinagar police to Al Falah university in Faridabad. There, two doctors Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib, a resident of Koil in South Kashmir's Pulwama and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, a woman hailing from Lucknow - were arrested and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate and sulphur, was seized. Aware of the crackdown by the police and central agencies, Dr Umar-un Nabi, driving an explosive-laden car, started shifting his base to avoid arrest. Nabi, a 28-year-old doctor from Pulwama, emerged as the most radicalised and key operative in the network spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, and officials believe he was planning a powerful Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast timed around the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary on December 6 last year. However, his plan was to place a VBIED near a crowded place either in the national capital or at a site of religious importance, and then disappear, the officials said. Authorities are closely monitoring the radicalisation of youth and have been asked to flag any noticeable behavioural change in any individual immediately, said the official cited above. It may be recalled that Dr Rather and Dr Nabi reportedly held radical views even during their student days; however, both managed to stay under the radar at that time. According to the co-accused's interrogation, Nabi's transformation took a dangerous turn after a 2021 trip to Turkiye with co-accused Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, where they allegedly met JeM overground workers. Following the trip, Nabi and Ganaie, who taught at Faridabad's Al Falah University, began accumulating vast quantities of chemicals from the open market, including ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and sulphur. Much of this was stored near the university campus. That plot fell apart when a meticulous investigation resulted in the arrest of many from the 'Doctor Module' and seizure of explosives, causing panic to Nabi and ending in a premature blast outside the Red Fort, killing over a dozen people.
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We suspect that this government is up to some mischief. We saw vote chori in West Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Maharashtra etc. In entire India 13 crore voters were dropped from the voter list. Ladakh is a small region and fraud is easy, said Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) chairman Tsering Dorjey Lakrook
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