West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Kolkata, August 27: The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation has submitted a proposal to the West Bengal government aimed at transforming the states Public Distribution System (PDS) shops into multi-service centers. This initiative seeks to mitigate the soaring prices of essential goods in the market. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, ... Read more West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Nepal Floods: 32-Member Kolkata Group Among Many From West Bengal Untraceable
Nepal Flash Floods: More than 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after the flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal.
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Wednesday that the state government is fully committed to protecting the faith, expression, and cultural practices of every community. In a post on the social media platform X, Adhikari emphasized that during the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, religious flags and the Indian national flag were ... Read more West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Zero Tolerance Against Political Exploitation of Religious Events
West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts. This initiative aims to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards guarantee 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to undertake unskilled manual ... Read more West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Kolkata, August 26: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards provide a legal guarantee of 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to engage in ... Read more Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Yatri Sathi to add five AC shuttle bus routes
Met office spies heavy weekend rain as Bay system forms
Man killed after bike hits truck on VIP Road
Commuters face crater challenge on Bypass
Traffic police SOS to KMDA for emergency repairs on Sealdah flyover
JU meet today, likely on Salt Lake campus, no deposition on day 1
Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 26: A mysterious body was discovered on Wednesday between a railway line and a national highway in the Ranisarai area of Belda, West Medinipur, West Bengal, causing a stir among local residents. Authorities suspect that the body may have been dumped after a murder. Upon receiving the report, teams from the railway police ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Plaint against JU professors over emblem vandalism
Traders pack up to shift out of B C Roy Market
Pink Line work may disrupt water supply to north, central Kolkata
Seven missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast
Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone
Minister warns Mamata over unreturned library books. Not at home, theyre in CMs chamber: Didi
Schoolteacher killed, 7 injured in Hwh bldg fire
ITA seeks West Bengal tea policy push for Darjeeling, Dooars-Terai
White papers seek financial support, tea-area rejuvenation, factory modernisation and trade reforms to revive production, protect livelihoods and attract investment in North Bengal
Speaker gives 20 NCPI MPs 7 days to reply to Abhisheks disqualification plea
Day after CM help to footpath-dweller, Agni says, I made a mistake
After court prod, cops lodge FIR against stalker colleague
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation, a national association of fair price shop owners in the country, has given a proposal to the West Bengal government for transformation of the PDS (public distribution shops) in the state into multi-service centres in a bid to prevent the skyrocketing prices of []
Another member of Jadavpur University inquiry panel quits
Two panel members step down as ABVP demands NIA probe into August 20 clash; four Trinamool workers arrested after a separate clash at West Bengal State University
Former Gobardanga civic chief held over alleged storage of relief materials
60 child deaths: Health dept seeks Malda hospital report
Sevan missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast
Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone
CM has fulfilled 43% of BJPs pre-poll promises, says Agnimitra
Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Found Safe After Going Missing in Bay of Bengal
Amaravati, August 26: Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, who had been missing in the Bay of Bengal since earlier this month, have been located. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjirapu Atchannaidu announced this news on Wednesday. The fishermen had drifted to the West Bengal coast due to a technical failure of their boat. The minister confirmed ... Read more Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Found Safe After Going Missing in Bay of Bengal
NIS Management receives mandate for training rural youth from Govt. of West Bengal
West Bengal: Health dept to inspect private blood banks amid reports of rampant black-marketing
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Amid several incidents of black-marketing of blood and plasma surfacing from different corners of West Bengal, the state health department has decided to inspect the available infrastructure of different private blood banks in the state. The inspection is intended to check whether these private blood banks have the requisite infrastructure like []
Over 4,000 West Bengal Schools Have No Students; 6,769 Have Just One Teacher: UDISE+ Data
UDISE+ data highlights a sharp teacher-deployment imbalance in West Bengal, even as the state begins rationalising staff and correcting data discrepancies.
Two TMCP workers arrested for tearing Swami Vivekananda
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Two activists of Trinamool Congress student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), have been arrested for allegedly tearing up a poster with Swami Vivekanandas picture and also kicking that poster publicly at a college in Malda district of West Bengal. Recently, a video clip went viral on social media, where the three []
Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted
Indian Caregiver Fatally Stabbed in Jerusalem Residence; Employers Grandson Indicted for Premeditated Murder Jerusalem : Rajeev Acharya, a 40-year-old live-in caregiver from Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, was fatally stabbed on July 23, 2026, inside the Jerusalem residence of the elderly Israeli couple he was caring for. Israeli prosecutors have officially indicted Avior Zaken, the 31-year-old grandson of the employers, on charges of premeditated murder. The Incident and Investigation According to communication details sent by the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv, Acharya suffered multiple traumatic injuries from a sharp object. Investigators state that the suspect launched a sudden attack while Acharya was resting in his room. The victim tragically succumbed [] Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted
Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Congress Over National Interests and Rahul Gandhis Remarks
Kolkata, August 26: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has sharply criticized the Congress party. He stated that the party often faces issues with initiatives that benefit the nation. During his remarks, Ghosh also targeted Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning, Ghosh said, No matter what Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi do, it makes ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Congress Over National Interests and Rahul Gandhis Remarks
West Bengal CM directs inquiry into alleged anti-national graffiti at JU hostel
Bengal BJP Chief Warns Members Against Corruption Allegations
Kolkata, August 26: The President of the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rajya Sabha MP, Samik Bhattacharya, issued a stern warning to party leaders and workers via various organizational WhatsApp groups on Tuesday. He emphasized that any proven allegations of corruption against them would lead to disciplinary action. In a message written in ... Read more Bengal BJP Chief Warns Members Against Corruption Allegations
Kolkata High Court to Hear Former Minister Sujit Boses Bail Plea
Kolkata, August 26: A new bench of the Kolkata High Court will hear the bail application of former Trinamool Congress MLA and West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose. This case was filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against him. Last week, Justice Suvra Ghosh recused herself from the case after completing the hearing. On ... Read more Kolkata High Court to Hear Former Minister Sujit Boses Bail Plea
Another member quits JU probe committee
Biswa Bangla Sarani, in NT and beyond, set to become Shri Krishna Chaitanya Avenue
CM promised me a roof: Pavement grandmom after run-in with minister
SC seeks data on appeals against Bengal electoral roll changes
The Supreme Court requested detailed data from the Election Commission regarding pending appeals. These appeals challenge voter list inclusions and exclusions in West Bengal. The court directed the Election Commission to provide a breakdown of disposed and pending cases. All appeals must be decided before the next parliamentary elections in 2029. This directive aims to streamline and expedite the disposal of appeals.
After sugar and onion, vegetables get dearer, rates up 50%-100% in 10 days
KP SOS to civic agencies for repairs of over 200 roads ahead of Durga Puja
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari meets govt agencies, departments, cracks road whip
ACB arrests 3 lab staff for selling blood
Aug 31 final deadline for LPG e-KYC
Calcutta High Court seeks reports on traffic near court, bus terminal shift
Cops probe HuM link of arrested suspects
Netas question lack of clarity' in delimitation process
FIRs filed after 2 ailing horses rescued in Kol
Backed off after resistance: Calcutta High Court reduces sentence in 2014 Siliguri molestation case
BC Roy Market traders brace for shift as deadline looms
Minister: Appointing MPs, MLAs to free campuses of politics
Doctors protest against 72-hr bar on pvt practice order
Kin of Bangla fire victims eye return to city, fret over safe stay options
Residents, traders of death bldg locked out for a week
Cops widen net, search for fire licence tout gang
Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested
Kolkata, August 25: The Anti-Corruption Branch of West Bengal Police has arrested three lab assistants from a government hospital on charges of alleged blood trafficking. The arrested individuals work at the Panskura Super Specialty Hospital in East Midnapore district. However, the police have not yet disclosed their identities. Authorities suspect that these three are part ... Read more Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested
West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court demands data on appeals as municipal polls close in
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the Election Commission (EC) to file an affidavit segregating the exact number of appeals seeking inclusion in the West Bengal electoral rolls and those wanting more voters to be excluded from the rolls
Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that hearings of applications for citizenship under the CAA will soon be over, and so far the state has issued certificates to 23,000 people out of 2.30 lakh applicants.
Feared for life during outsider attack: JU student mails plaint
BJP neta alleges assault by own party workers
Snakebite boy safe, forest department calls off search
After CM, ministers weigh in on JU future
KP collects JU CCTV footage, may record guards statements
Territorial Army to hold 2-day TA-2.0 symposium in Kolkata
Former CPM legislator Srutinath Praharaj granted bail
Zero tolerance: In open letter, Samik reads BJP ranks riot act against corruption
BJP gives Sukanta charge of KMC polls, Rahul to look after Howrah
HC denies Mayo Road to both TMCP factions, allots separate venues
Hawkers reclaim Canning St stretch day after police drive
Baruipur killing: 4 BJP workers arrested
Capital Numbers acquires Epitome Cloud
Are schools closed tomorrow in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?
Students across India will witness school holidays this week, driven by both scheduled festival holidays and the ongoing monsoon. Schools in many states will remain shut on August 26 on account of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Onam, The schools will also remain shut for heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast.
Tensions Rise in West Bengals Real Trinamool Battle Ahead of August 28 Showdown
New Delhi, August 25: The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up as the real Trinamool battle intensifies. Following the election results in May, a dispute within the Trinamool Congress has split the party into two factions. Both groups claim to be the legitimate successors of the party, and their conflict has escalated from ... Read more Tensions Rise in West Bengals Real Trinamool Battle Ahead of August 28 Showdown
School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no nationwide rain holiday has been announced. Students should verify their specific state and school status.
West Bengal Has 4,133 Schools With Not A Single Student Enrolled, Centre's Report Reveals
West Bengal SIR: SC directs EC to submit data on pendency of appeals before appellate tribunals
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to submit data on pending electoral roll appeals. Tribunals must adjudicate these appeals in a time-bound manner, the court stated. The poll panel must explain steps taken to streamline appeal disposal processes. Additional tribunals may be constituted if required to expedite the process. This directive follows concerns about the timely resolution of voter inclusion and exclusion appeals.
Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee's Disqualification Plea
The Supreme Court has sought responses from 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs over a plea by party general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, challenging the delay in deciding their disqualification petitions. Banerjee has urged the court to direct Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to act expeditiously on the petitions pending before him. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Speaker and the Lok Sabha Secretary General, was asked to obtain instructions from the Speaker. The case comes months after the TMC suffered a major political setback in West Bengal, followed by a split in the party and the formation of the NCPI by the rebel MPs.
Prizvox Launches AI Search Visibility Platform for Agencies and Marketing Teams
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 25: Prizvox launched today as an end-to-end AI search visibility platform built for founders, agencies and independent consultants. Prizvox measures how a website performs across Google and AI-generated answers, then carries that measurement through to a strategy and tracked results.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended interim protection to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, directing the investigating authorities to refrain from adopting any coercive measures against him in connection with three FIRs registered in the aftermath of the political transition in West Bengal on May 4. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya passed the order while entertaining [] The post Calcutta High Court extends interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee in three FIRs, rules out need for custodial interrogation appeared first on India Legal .
West Bengal Police arrest three over killing of former TMC MLAs aide in Garulia
West Bengal Police arrested three people in connection with the death of Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty, personal assistant to former TMC MLA Sunil Singh. Chowdhury was allegedly beaten and attacked with bricks after stopping youths from drinking alcohol near his home in Garulia
West Bengal CM Adhikari welcomes Centre empowering District Collectors under CAA
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Bengal: Three held in connection with killing of former Trinamool MLA
Bengal: Three held in connection with killing of former Trinamool MLAs personal assistant Kolkata: Police on Monday arrested three people in connection with the killing of former Trinamool Congress MLA Sunil Singhs personal assistant Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty. The incident took place in Garulia under Noapara Assembly constituency in West Bengals North 24 Parganas district. [] The post Bengal: Three held in connection with killing of former Trinamool MLAs personal assistant appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
6,000-crore Haldia Petrochemicals project to be inaugurated on October 14
The announcements come as West Bengal seeks to showcase fresh industrial activity and expand investment across multiple sectors
The new directive seeks to ensure treating faculty remain available to government hospital patients during the crucial period following admission.
CAA Hearing to Conclude Soon: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, August 25: West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that hearings for citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, will soon be completed. He stated that the state government has issued certificates to 23,000 out of 230,000 applicants so far. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari said, We ... Read more CAA Hearing to Conclude Soon: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari
