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Slapped, punched, called jihadi: 3 Kolkata students attacked

Kolkata: Three students from Aliah University were allegedly targeted with communal slurs and assaulted while returning home on September 24 in Kolkata, West Bengal. The incident occurred when Md Ashique Billah, Moyajjem Hossain, and Hasanur Jaman were on their way to the Sealdah railway station at around 2.40 pm from the universitys Taltala campus, where Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2026 5:55 pm

Bengal CM vows strict laws against

Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will bring stringent laws against love jihad, land jihad and religious conversions after implementing a Uniform Civil Code, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday, October 4, seeking six months to deliver on the promises. Addressing an event here to mark the birth centenary of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

RS polls: BJP fields Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand

Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will be held on October 16.

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 4:54 pm

Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 1,000 crore religious tourism circuit in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to create a religious tourism circuit with a budget of Rs 1,000 crore. The plans will be executed over the next two years to promote religious tourism. Furthermore, Adhikari declared that no Durga Puja will be inaugurated during Pitrupaksha this year. Ashtami will be observed as a no liquor day, reinforcing adherence to traditions.

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

BJP Names Koel Mallick and Dinesh Arya for 2026 Rajya Sabha Polls

The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday named two candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, fielding former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Rukmini Mallik, popularly known as Koel Mallick, from West Bengal and Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand. Mallick, who originally entered the Upper House on a TMC ticket in April [] The post BJP Names Koel Mallick and Dinesh Arya for 2026 Rajya Sabha Polls appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 4 Oct 2026 4:17 pm

Will bring laws against love, land jihad in 6 months, implement UCC like Uttarakhand, Gujarat: Adhikari

The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the State

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 4:08 pm

Will bury dictatorship manufactured under Make in India: Uddhav Thackeray at Mumbai rally

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched direct attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) during a rally in Mumbai. Referring to PM Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, Thackeray said, When he first became the Prime Minister, he announced Make in India. We supported that vision. But if you are manufacturing a dictator under Make in India, we stand here today to bury that dictatorship. Everything else under Make in India is fine, but if you attempt to become a dictator, consider your authoritarianism buried. Addressing 'Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai, organised by the Shiv Sena(UBT) with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the Central government and the ECI over allegations of systemic electoral fraud and the erosion of democratic institutions. He framed the demonstration as a ationwide crusade to safeguard Indias constitutional fabric and civil liberties, warning that public resentment could soon spill over into the streets if institutional overreach continues. Raising concerns over electoral roll manipulations, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that 13 crore voters have been erased from electoral lists across the country. That figure equals the entire population of Maharashtra. Is this arbitrary deletion acceptable to you? he asked the protesting crowd. He accused the authorities of 'stealthily purging vast voter bases. He pointed out that nearly 13 crore voters nationwide, including two crore in Maharashtra alone, have been unaccounted for or disenfranchised. He further noted that 70 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu and 30 lakh voters in West Bengal were removed. Pointing to West Bengal, Uddhav Thackeray noted that several invalidated voter applications were recently deemed valid right before the upcoming byelections. Criticising the legal delays, he questioned why urgent petitions filed in the Supreme Court face scheduled hearings just a day before polling. If the hearing takes place on the 5th and polling is on the 6th, how can reinstated voters exercise their rights? The ruling regime has captured every independent institution, he alleged. Questioning the credibility and appointment process of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray criticised the legislative removal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel. He highlighted that the three-member panel now consists of the Prime Minister, a Cabinet Minister -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- and the Leader of the Opposition. With Home Minister Amit Shah on the committee, it creates an automatic 2-1 majority for the ruling government. Despite formal dissent from the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar was appointed without waiting for scheduled court hearings. His appointment is fundamentally biased, he alleged. Remarking on the political narrative, Uddhav Thackeray asserted that while the BJP once built a narrative against alleged Congress corruption, current public sentiment across the nation has shifted to an India Against Vote-Chor (India Against Vote Thieves) movement. Denouncing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Uddhav Thackeray claimed the party is incapable of governance. Governance and the BJP are polar opposites. What you are running is not an administration -- it is sheer political retribution, he charged, estimating that verifying the remaining disputed voter applications at the current pace would take nearly 146 months. Questioning the law and order state under the ruling administration in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray cited the recent murder of Shiv Sena office-bearer Pradeep Purnekar in Thane. Where are your police forces and Home Minister now? Is this your version of Hindutva? he asked. He added that the terms BJP and administration have become contradictory, characterising the current administration as driven by political vengeance. Invoking Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, he noted that Balasaheb consistently rejected such a miserable and vengeful version of democracy. Where is your Hindutva government when crimes against women and citizens are rising across the nation? he asked. Issuing a direct warning to the ruling establishment, Uddhav Thackeray said: You may have captured institutions and administrations, but the streets belong to the people. A day will come when you will find it difficult to even walk these public streets. The protest march, stretching from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters at CSMT, saw thousands of supporters marching with only the Indian Tricolour, strictly eschewing party flags. The rally united a broad coalition of opposition parties, with participation from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), Congress, Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWP), Left parties, along with MNS and Shiv Sena(UBT) cadres. The high-profile joint rally signals a major political escalation in Maharashtra, bringing opposing political factions together to challenge the Election Commission.

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 2:50 pm

BJP Nominates Dinesh Arya and Koel Mallick for Rajya Sabha Elections

The BJP has announced candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttarakhand and West Bengal, featuring Dinesh Arya and Koel Mallick. BJP Nominates Dinesh Arya and Koel Mallick for Rajya Sabha Elections

Daily Kiran 4 Oct 2026 2:23 pm

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP names Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand, Rukmini Mallick from West Bengal

BJP has revealed its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 16. Rukmini Mallick will represent West Bengal while Dinesh Arya will be the candidate from Uttarakhand. Elections are set to cover twelve seats, including ten from Uttar Pradesh. The current terms of existing members are concluding on November 25. Additionally, there will be a bypoll for one seat in West Bengal.

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 2:14 pm

Going to Darjeeling on the Toy Train? This 146-year-old station has been recreated with a new attraction passengers wont want to miss

The Northeast Frontier Railway has recreated the 146-year-old Sukna railway station in West Bengal to preserve and promote the heritage of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train. The station now features a photo gallery with QR codes offering historical details. With passenger footfall reaching record levels, NFR will also run additional Toy Train services during Durga Puja to meet the festive rush, an official told ANI.

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 1:46 pm

BJP names Dinesh Arya as RS candidate from U'khand, Koel Mallick from Bengal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick (Koel Mallick) from West Bengal. In Uttarakhand, the by-election is necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. Actress-turned-politician Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, recently switched to the BJP from the Trinamool Congress. She resigned as Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member in July this year, leaving the seat vacant and forcing a by-election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 22 had announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to the polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The West Bengal election will be held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. The notification for the elections was issued on September 29, while the last date for filing nominations will be October 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 7, followed by the last date for withdrawal of candidature on October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. In Uttar Pradesh, the terms of 10 sitting Rajya Sabha members are coming to an end. The members whose terms are expiring include Arun Singh, Geeta alias Chandraprabha, Brij Lal, Ram Gopal Yadav, Ramji Gautam, B.L. Verma, Seema Dwivedi, Dinesh Sharma and Hardeep Singh Puri. Earlier in the day, the BJP announced its candidates for three Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council election. The BJP has fielded Smita Yogesh Jadhav from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Kaustubh Muralidhar Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The announcement comes after discussions within the ruling alliance over the distribution of the five seats going to polls. According to MahaYuti leaders, the alliance has finalised a 3:1:1 formula for the elections. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest three seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will contest one seat and the Shiv Sena will contest the remaining one seat. The NCP has been allotted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates' constituency, while the Shiv Sena will contest the Amravati Teachers' constituency.

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 1:44 pm

BJP names Koel Mallick from West Bengal, Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand as Rajya Sabha candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named actor-turned-politician Koel Mallick from West Bengal and Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand as its candidates for the Rajya Sabha. Polling will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on...

India TV 4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm

Bengal: Villagers lynch two on suspicion of cattle theft, 3 injured

West Bengal: Two Muslim men were killed and three others injured after a mob allegedly attacked five people on suspicion of cattle theft in West Bengals Darjeeling district early Saturday, October 3, police said. The deceased were identified as Shahid Akhtar, a resident of Sonapur in North Dinajpurs Chopra, and Sajjad Mohammad, a resident of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2026 1:21 pm

Haryana man among 2 killed over cattle theft bid in Bengal

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 12:07 pm

West Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar see final campaign push ahead of October 6 vote

Political parties in West Bengal are ramping up their campaigns for the upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls. Congress nominee Milan Pradhan has been actively canvassing after his recent bail, having faced multiple legal issues. The BJP's Hasirai Rath is also campaigning vigorously, receiving support from senior party leaders. Other parties, including the Left and ISF, are competing in both constituencies to gain voter support.

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 11:31 am

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2027 to be held in Kolkata

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held from January 7 to 9, 2027, in West Bengal's Kolkata, officials have said. The Convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the West Bengal government and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Convention will also have a Youth PBD segment. The event will bring together Indian diaspora members, young diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, innovators and other stakeholders from across the world, according to the officials. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who returned to India from South Africa on January 09, 1915. According to the MEA, the 19th edition of this flagship diaspora engagement event will build on the success of previous editions to foster the deep connections of the Indian diaspora with India, celebrating their contributions to India and to the world. Further details of the Convention, including registration and programme, will be shared soon. The local Indian Embassy or Consulate can be contacted for any immediate enquiries, the MEA said. 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 Bhartiya 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.

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 11:15 am

MLAs refuse to help Muslim women because

West Bengal: Muslim women of West Bengals Bankurahave alleged they felt humiliated after visiting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana on Friday, October 2, claiming he refused to help them as they had not voted for him. We felt so insulted by the Bankura MLA that we could not even eat. The entire neighbourhood Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2026 10:28 am

19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be held in West Bengal from January 7 to 9

The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from January 7 to 9, 2027, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. According to a statement issued on Saturday, the three-day flagship diaspora engagement event will be organised by the MEA in partnership with the State Government of West Bengal and will bring together members of the Indian diaspora, young diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, innovators and other stakeholders from across the world. The Convention will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The event will also feature a Youth PBD segment, providing a platform for young members of the Indian diaspora to participate in discussions and engagement with India. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated on January 9 every year to mark the contribution of the overseas Indi...

devdiscourse 4 Oct 2026 8:00 am

SagardighiMLA Bayron Biswas sustains burn injuries after fire erupts at West Bengal residence

Several politicians, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari call for his speedy recovery

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 3:33 am

CM releases Didis 2021 med report, calls leg injury false

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 1:47 am

CM: 3,000 drones to fly for Maa Durgas grand welcome

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 1:45 am

Beleghata station FOB work starts on E M Bypass

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 12:18 am

Toto falls into pothole, 1 dead

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 12:13 am

Womans body found in well

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 12:04 am

Devgn fan arrested for filming movie at theatre

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 12:03 am

Man arrested for lawyer assault

The Times of India 4 Oct 2026 12:00 am

NGT chairman visits Botanic Garden

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:35 pm

KMC engineer granted bail in Taratala case

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:33 pm

Rally in Kolkata demands release of Bangla monk

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:30 pm

One dies, 46 injured in 2 road mishaps at Marog- Ramban

Ramban, Oct 3: A tourist bus bearing registration number WB 37D 8989, carrying tourists from West Bengal, met with an accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Marog in Ramban district today. The bus was travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu when the accident occurred. One person died and at least 37 persons sustained injuries [] The post One dies, 46 injured in 2 road mishaps at Marog- Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 3 Oct 2026 11:30 pm

Woman swept away while trying to save child at waterfall

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:28 pm

Bengal FM pushes to scrap 1976 Urban Land Act

West Bengal's finance minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the need to repeal the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act from 1976. He noted that the law impedes land acquisition and institutional funding, limiting development opportunities. Developers expressed concerns over the requirement to form multiple companies for land purchases exceeding 5,000 square meters.

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2026 11:08 pm

Norovirus On Prowl; Hosps, OPDs Start Getting Cases

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:04 pm

Modi likely to visit Kolkata on Saptami

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:02 pm

Helicopters, influencers and nail art: The money trail of 2026 assembly elections

BJP declared substantial campaign expenses across several states during the recent assembly elections. Congress's spending was significantly lower, particularly in states like West Bengal and Keralam. The BJP's funding included extensive media advertisements and the use of star campaigners to draw crowds. The results demonstrated a stark contrast in electoral success despite the varying expenditures between parties.

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 10:09 pm

Bayron suffers burn injuries as fire breaks out at home

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 7:59 pm

TMC youth neta and father found dead at home

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 7:28 pm

'No Fracture, I Have Proof: Suvendu Adhikari Says Mamata Banerjee Faked Her 2021 Nandigram Injury

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of faking her leg injury during the 2021 Assembly election campaign in Nandigram. Adhikari cited a medical report which he claimed showed no evidence of fracture or dislocation and announced a fresh investigation into what he called Banerjees false claims. Banerjee was injured on March 10, 2021, during campaigning and was later discharged from hospital with her left foot in a cast before resuming campaigning in a wheelchair. The controversy has resurfaced ahead of the Nandigram Assembly bypoll on October 6, with counting scheduled for October 9.

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 7:25 pm

Foresters wont rush Buxa tigress into the wild

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 7:11 pm

Bengal to provide flour, sugar, semolina at half price to 2 cr families for Durga Puja: CM Suvendu

The West Bengal government will provide flour, sugar, and semolina at a 50 percent discount during Durga Puja. The initiative will benefit over two crore families holding ration cards in the state. The program will cover more than eight crore people and cost the government Rs 150 crore. Each eligible family will receive one kg of flour, one kg of sugar, and 500 grams of semolina.

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2026 6:58 pm

West Bengal MLA Byron Biswas Severely Burned in House Fire

West Bengal MLA Byron Biswas has suffered severe burns in a house fire, prompting an investigation and widespread concern in the community. West Bengal MLA Byron Biswas Severely Burned in House Fire

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 6:53 pm

Bengal house speaker hospitalised

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 6:40 pm

Suvendu announces ration festival package

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 6:32 pm

Bengal government to launch fresh probe into Mamata's 'leg injury' claims during 2021 polls: Suvendu

Once the model code of conduct is lifted after October 9, we will initiate a fresh probe into this false propaganda, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 6:19 pm

'Mamata faked leg injury in 2021': Bengal govt orders probe

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a fresh inquiry into Mamata Banerjee's alleged false claims of a leg injury during the 2021 assembly poll campaign. Adhikari presented a medical report suggesting no fracture or dislocation, asserting Banerjee faked the injury, which he claims insulted the people of Nandigram. The controversy surrounds an incident in Nandigram where Banerjee sustained injuries, leading to her campaigning in a wheelchair, and her party's subsequent victory.

Rediff 3 Oct 2026 5:50 pm

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Lauds Prabha Khaitan's Legacy at 'Ek Mulakat' in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In a city that wears its culture like a second skin, a packed gathering of Bengal's finest artists, writers and thinkers came together for an evening of warm, candid conversation - and a powerful tribute to a woman who turned social consciousness into a movement.

Business Standard 3 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Lauds Prabha Khaitans Legacy at Ek Mulakat in Kolkata

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitans legacy Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In

bhaskarlive 3 Oct 2026 5:24 pm

Watch: CJP Dipke on X says he wont be surprised if his handle is taken down before Oct 10

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on X that he would not be surprised if his handle is taken down before October 10, after a post thanking former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was restricted.

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 5:19 pm

CM Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata Banerjee of 'faking' leg injury during 2021 Bengal polls, orders probe

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged that Mamata Banerjee had 'faked' her leg injury during the 2021 assembly elections and said a probe would be conducted by the government over her 'false claims'.

India TV 3 Oct 2026 4:39 pm

Three soldiers among seven more held in Bolarum arms theft; police say weapons were meant for a string of robberies

The retired Havaldar Mallesh allegedly explored selling the stolen military weapons to contacts in West Bengal

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 2:53 pm

Byron Biswas, West Bengal's Sagardighi MLA, seriously injured after fire breaks out at his Murshidabad home

Sagardighi MLA Byron Biswas was seriously injured after a fire broke out at his home in Murshidabad on Saturday afternoon. The fire started in one of the rooms of his house in the Old Dak Bungalow area under Shamsherganj police station, according to local sources.

India TV 3 Oct 2026 2:45 pm

Govt to launch probe into Mamata's leg injury during 2021 polls: Bengal CM

The West Bengal government will launch a fresh inquiry into Mamata Banerjee's false claims of leg injury during the 2021 assembly poll campaign, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference at state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari claimed Banerjee had faked her injury during the elections. Mamata Banerjee faked her leg injury during campaigning in Nandigram in 2021. We have the medical report which stated that there was no evidence of fracture or dislocation. We will initiate an investigation into the matter, Adhikari said, while displaying Banerjee's medical report issued by the Bangur Institute of Neuroscience. Her false allegation insulted the people of Nandigram. I will come out with more details after the MCC (model code of conduct) is lifted after October 9... Today, I am saying this in support of my claims made yesterday, he said. By-election will be held in Nandigram on October 6 and the results will be announced on October 9. Adhikar

Business Standard 3 Oct 2026 2:17 pm

Outrage in West Bengal After Schoolgirl Found Dead, Family Alleges Rape and Blackmail

A 13-year-old girl was found dead in Kolkata, with her family alleging rape and blackmail by a local man. Police have launched an investigation. Outrage in West Bengal After Schoolgirl Found Dead, Family Alleges Rape and Blackmail

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 2:13 pm

Seva Setu camps draw over 10 lakh registrations on Day 1 across Bengal

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) More than 10 lakh people registered on the first day on Saturday of the three-day Seva Setu Abhiyan camps launched by the West Bengal government on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti to help people access various welfare schemes of both the Centre and the state. According to state government data, 10,68,033 people had registered at the camps by 8 p.m. on Friday. Of them, 5,47,965 were male applicants, 5,17,546 were female applicants, and 2,522 belonged to other genders. The highest number of registrations was reported from Burdwan, Malda, Cooch Behar and Jhargram districts, according to the state government. The government expects a similar response on Saturday and Sunday, the second and third days of the campaign. A senior state government official said the initiative was designed as a single-window system to help people access welfare schemes without having to make repeated visits to different offices. The state government has taken this initiative to bring various people-oriented schemes of the Central and State governments to the doorsteps of the people. Basically, this camp has been organised in every district of the state to provide benefits of all the schemes under one umbrella, instant enrolment, verification of documents and listening to complaints of people, the official said. The Bengal government has set a target of conducting 3,251 Seva Setu Abhiyan camps during the three-day programme. On Friday, the first day, 1,081 camps were held across the state. The remaining 2,170 camps will be organised over the next two days, the official said. Among the key schemes covered at the camps are Annapurna Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Shiksha Shree, Joy Johar, PM Kisan Credit Card and PM Kisan Svanidhi. New forms for applying for widow allowance, old age allowance and disability allowance are also being distributed from these camps. Apart from this, the status of Annapurna Yojana and Ayushman Card can also be enquired at these camps, the official said. In Kolkata, one Seva Setu Abhiyan camp has been arranged for every two adjacent wards. The state government has also opened a dedicated helpline to guide residents to the camp nearest to their homes.

bhaskarlive 3 Oct 2026 12:58 pm

WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

West Bengal Police Telecommunication (WB Police) Recruitment 2026 for post of Driver. Candidates with 10th Pass Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 16-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through WB Police official website wbpolice.gov.in.

FreeJobAlert 3 Oct 2026 12:36 pm

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose Hospitalized Due to Chest Pain

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose hospitalized for chest pain; health condition stable after tests and treatment. West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose Hospitalized Due to Chest Pain

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 11:43 am

Impostor posing as Minister threatened judges inside District Judges chamber in West Bengal

Three judicial officers at Alipore Court, including two women, wrote to the District Judge alleging intimidation by a man who falsely claimed to be a Cabinet Minister and had earlier been in Enforcement Directorate custody in the Rose Valley case

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 11:02 am

Who is responsible?: Chidambaram questions SIR process; questions ECI over 'hiding' re-enrolment through Form 6

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday questioned the process of excluding voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and asked who would be responsible for the expenditure involved in subsequently re-enrolling those left out of the rolls. In a post on X, Chidambaram questioned why the Election Commission did not inform the Supreme Court during the hearing of the West Bengal SIR case that voters left out of the electoral rolls could re-enrol by simply filing Form 6.

devdiscourse 3 Oct 2026 9:58 am

Example has been set before whole world: Dilip Ghosh lauds Captain Smit Machchhar

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday hailed the heroic action of Captain Smit Machchhar, who thwarted an attack from his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, stating that Indian pilots have consistently proven their ability to put their lives on the line to safeguard others. The world has seen that our country

devdiscourse 3 Oct 2026 9:54 am

Mamata Banerjee Accused of Compromising Principles for Political Survival

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticizes Mamata Banerjee for seeking support from Congress and the CPM to maintain her partys existence. Mamata Banerjee Accused of Compromising Principles for Political Survival

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 8:43 am

Mamata backs CJP protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, October 2, extended her support to the Cockroach Janta Partys agitation, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Banerjee was speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport after returning from Delhi, where she attended an INDIA bloc meeting. We are fully supporting the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 3 Oct 2026 7:39 am

West Bengal to Conduct Extensive Survey to Identify Encroachments on Government Land

The West Bengal government is launching a statewide survey to identify encroachments on public land and reclaim it. West Bengal to Conduct Extensive Survey to Identify Encroachments on Government Land

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 3:18 am

SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi Criticizes BJP, Claims Youth Sentiments Are Being Stifled

SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi condemns BJP, alleging suppression of youth sentiments and undermining of institutions ahead of West Bengal by-elections. SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi Criticizes BJP, Claims Youth Sentiments Are Being Stifled

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 2:23 am

Deleted, and left in limbo

Across Bihar and West Bengal, lakhs of voters were deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, leaving them unable to vote in the 2025 and 2026 Assembly elections. Over 47 lakh names were deleted in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal. Shrabana Chatterjee and Senjuti Sengupta met some of those affected, documenting the uncertainty, paperwork, and repeated attempts to prove their citizenship and eligibility that followed the deletions

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