Not Hunger, But Hate: Kolkata ISKCON VP On Man Eating Chicken At Groups Restaurant In London
Radharaman Das, Vice President of ISKCON's Kolkata (West Bengal) chapter, said the act was not driven by hunger, but by hate calculated, deliberate, and shameless.
Rupali Ganguly Hits Back After TMC Leader Nilanjan Das Tags Her A Flop Actress
Rupali Ganguly, Anupamaa star, defended her right to question leaders after TMC's Nilanjan Das called her a flop soap actress for criticizing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
Pulasa Netted In Floodwaters, One Sold At Rs 22,000 For 800 grams
The fish is called Hilsa in Bangladesh, Myanmar and West Bengal. It enters River Godavari through the Bay of Bengal. When Hilsa reaches Godavari Waters in the monsoon season and flood period, it swims against the current from the sea to Godavaris red and muddy waters. Then it changes its colour
Prime accused, three held from Kolkata in Patna hospital murder; plot linked to nearby house
PATNA: Bihar Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested the prime accused, Tausif alias Badshah, along with his three associates from near Kolkata in West Bengal in connection with the killing of a convict on parole, Chandan Kumar alias Chandan Mishra, inside a private hospital in the state capital on July 17. The arrested accused allegedly revealed to the police that the plan to kill Chandan Mishra was hatched at the residence of Nishu Khan, a close relative of the main accused, Tausif Khan. The residence of Nishu, who is physically challenged, is located at Samanpura behind Paras HMRI Hospital where the incident took place. Patna Police, in a statement issued on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of four individuals, including Tausif and Nishu Khan, from Kolkata in connection with the Chandan Mishra murder case. The process of taking all the detainees to Patna from Kolkata is underway. They are being taken here on transit remand, the press statement said. Police officials associated with the operation told this reporter that the shooters involved in the Chandan Mishra murder case were arrested with the cooperation of the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police. Their active cooperation led to the arrest of the prime accused and his three associates, a police officer said. A woman identified as Alpana Das, who was found with the prime accused in a flat in Kolkata, has also been detained for interrogation. A car has also been seized from the spot. The vehicle is believed to have been used by Tausif to travel from Patna to Kolkata via Gaya, sources in the state police headquarters disclosed on Sunday. Police swung into action based on intelligence input that the main accused had travelled to Kolkata via Gaya after allegedly dropping his sister there. Tausif, along with his two accomplices, is said to have travelled to Kolkata via Gaya, Barhi, and Ranchi. The intelligence inputs prompted an intensive search operation within the limits of Anandpur, Kolkata Leather Complex, and Bhangar police stations. A white SUV, seen in CCTV footage with five suspects, was a key lead in tracking the movement of the shooters after executing the crime in the hospital. The mastermind behind the murder of Chandan Mishra has been identified as Sheru Singh, who is currently lodged in Purulia Jail in West Bengal. According to police sources, Sheru, from his cell in Purulia Jail, contacted some of the associates of Chandan Mishra to allegedly plan his assassination. The conspiracy was allegedly hatched after Chandan came out of jail on parole for treatment. Tausif reportedly informed Sheru in Purulia Jail after Chandan was admitted to Paras Hospital in Patna on July 15. Subsequently, the murder plan was allegedly carried out with precision, including a prior recce of the hospital and his ward by the shooters. A source in the STF said that Harsh alias Harish Kumar had conducted a recce of the ICU in which the deceased Chandan Mishra was admitted after his operation. Besides Tausif and Sheru, other suspects have been identified as Monu, Balwant, Abhishek, and Nilesh. Sources said that a heated argument had taken place between Chandan and Sheru over 14 katha of land under the jurisdiction of the Industrial police station in Buxar district. According to police sources, a white collar individual linked to a land dispute might also be involved in the killing of Chandan Mishra. The person is said to have strong connections in the corridors of power and could be a missing link in the case. Police sources said that Balwant from Buxar is also linked to the land dispute. An ADG-rank officer who is closely monitoring the police operation in the Chandan Mishra murder case said, We are looking into every detail and will soon reveal the truth behind the murder. We will not spare anybody in the case.
KOLKATA: Without a pause, he can recite the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore, Jibanananda Das and Shakti Chattopadhyay one after another. Closely associated with the RSS for more than five decades, Samik Bhattacharya, known for his calm demeanour and poetic sensibilities, is now at the helm of West Bengal BJP as its new state president. The saffron party has handed him the baton to lead the organisation into the crucial Assembly elections that are just 9-10 months away. Originally from Panchanantala in Howrah, Bhattacharya first came into contact with the RSS there. During his student days at Cotton College in Guwahati, he briefly worked with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). A good speaker in Bengali, English and Hindi, the 61-year-old Bhattacharya has consistently maintained his stance with dignity and without a trace of malice toward his opponents. He has endured several political ups and downs. At one point, he had to face internal strife within the Youth Morcha. Yet he remained unwavering in his mission. When confronted with uncomfortable questions about his past in the party, Bhattacharya often responds by quoting his favourite Bengali poet, Premendra Mitra. His loyalty to the BJP is resolute. He reportedly remains indifferent to internal gossip or dissent. Bhattacharya was first elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in a by-election from the Basirhat South constituency a decade ago. Though his tenure as an MLA was brief, he earned praise for his eloquent speeches in the Assembly. However, back then, he was not particularly known as a strong organiser. In 2016, he was allegedly offered a ministerial berth by the Trinamool Congress to switch sides, which he turned down with a smile. Since Suvendu Adhikaris defection from the Trinamool Congress to the BJP in late 2020, infighting has plagued the BJPs state unit. The result has been a fractured organisation, split between old and new factions. Despite the BJP winning 77 seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, its strength in the House has now dwindled to 65 after several MLAs crossed over to the Trinamool Congress. Furthermore, since 2021, the ruling party has won 10 out of 11 Assembly by-elections in the state. Bairon Biswas, elected on a Congress ticket from Sagardighi, also later joined the Trinamool Congress. Following Dilip Ghoshs tenure as state BJP president, Sukanta Majumdar took over the role. Ghosh, a former RSS pracharak, led the party from 2015 to 2021 and was credited with expanding the party's Lok Sabha presence in West Bengal from just two seats to 18 in the 2019 General Elections. However, despite the momentum, the BJP failed to convert that into success in the 2021 Assembly elections. Majumdar, unlike his predecessor, allegedly struggled to command the respect and loyalty of party workers. Under his leadership, the BJP was unable to halt the Trinamool Congresss advances, resulting in many workers defecting to the ruling party. Even the party's stronghold in North Bengal was significantly weakened. At this pivotal moment, Bhattacharyawho also serves as a Rajya Sabha memberhas taken charge. With the Assembly elections on the horizon, his primary task is to unify the partys various factions and formulate a counter-strategy to challenge the Trinamool Congresss bid to retain power in the state. Having long admired Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a liberal political figure, Bhattacharya has indicated that he would steer away from what he calls Extreme Hinduism. Instead, he has called for a united opposition to take on the ruling party in the state. He has also made a clarion appeal to Congress and CPI(M) workers: Give up your party flags for some time and join the movement to dislodge the Trinamool Congress from the corridors of power. Whether Bhattacharya can lead the BJP to a victory in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections remains a million-dollar question. But one thing is clearBhattacharya, a man with no personal following within the BJP, enjoys popularity among grassroots workers and supporters. His ability to remain neutral in internal conflicts may well be his strongest asset.
Patna hospital murder: Prime suspect Tauseef 'Badshah' held
Bihar Police have arrested the prime accused and his associates in connection with the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra, who was shot dead inside a private hospital in Patna. The arrests were made in a joint operation with West Bengal Police in Kolkata.
Cyber fraudsters targeting US citizens arrested in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A gang of cyber fraudsters was arrested for targeting Indian and US citizens from Hyderabad on Saturday, July 19. The accused were identified as Danish Alam, Mohammed Saheb Ali, Mohmmed Fahad Parvez, Mohammed Aman Alam, Mohammed Ishtiaque, Mohammed Mohsin, Farid Hussain, Mohammed Shadhab Alam and Mohammed Sonu, all natives of West Bengal. According to 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 .
Bihar Police arrests prime accused, three associates in Patna hospital murder case
Bihar Police arrested Tauseef alias Badshah and three associates for Chandan Mishra's murder. A joint operation with West Bengal Police led to their capture in Kolkata. The accused will be presented in court in Patna. Chandan Mishra, a murder convict on parole, was killed in a Patna hospital. The conspiracy was planned at Nishu Khan's residence.
Mamata Banerjee is worried for brother SRK after he suffers muscle injury
Mumbai: Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has expressed her concerns for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan after he was reported to have suffered an injury to his muscles on the sets of his upcoming film King on Saturday. Mamta took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a note for her brother 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 .
Bihar gangster murder case: All 5 accused arrested in Bengal
The accused were apprehended from a housing complex in the satellite township of the metropolis following raids conducted jointly by the Bihar Police and its West Bengal counterpart in the early hours of Saturday
Akash Deep: From Humble Beginnings To Edgbaston Glory and Lessons At Lords
Akash Deeps rise in cricket is nothing short of inspiring. Born in Dehri, Bihar, his early life was marked by immense personal loss he lost his father in 2015 and his elder brother not long after. With the weight of responsibilities on his young shoulders, Akash moved to Durgapur in West Bengal, hoping to [] The post Akash Deep: From Humble Beginnings To Edgbaston Glory and Lessons At Lords appeared first on Caught At Point .
Despite surplus power, outages back in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: While the State Government maintained there is surplus power and no power cuts, Bengalureans say otherwise. They pointed that scheduled and unscheduled power outages are back in the tech-capital. The BESCOM and the KPTCL have been issuing regular statements listing the areas for power cuts due to maintenance works. Engineers of the two departments also admitted that apart from the listed areas, power cuts happen in other areas due to sudden works to be taken up. They also admit to lack of coordination between the two departments for the power cuts. However, most parts of Bengaluru west and south-west complain of power outages on a daily basis. We had no power supply from 9 am to 7.30 pm on Friday. Multiple complaints were raised but there was no respite, said Mohanlal M, a resident of Kengeri. Similar was the complaint of Nirmala K, a resident of Magadi Road. She added that power supply was intermittent on Saturday from 6 am. The staffers said that power supply was cut due to technical issues. But they were unable tell by when it will be restored, she added. A senior KPTCL official, not wanting to be named, said, Due to increasing load on the transformers and feeders, a decision with BESCOM has been taken to switch off power supply across all 16 feeders in the city, for an hour each, in a phased manner. A schedule has been fixed for it. We get maximum complaints from consumers under Bayadarahalli feeder, which supplies power to domestic and industrial consumers in west Bengaluru, including Peenya 2nd stage. In other areas power outages are due to over loading and technical issues. The official said that the Bayadarahalli station is of a small capacity and is support the demand. To address this another station has been constructed in Nagarbhavi, operations are yet to commence. Due to political issues, cables have not been laid and the station is left unattended. Once this is operational, then the issue of power supply to west Bengaluru will be addressed. BESCOM Managing Director N Shivashankara said scheduled power cuts are occurring due to maintenance works. There are issues with west Bengaluru feeders and the Nagarbhavi station is yet to be made operational. He said they would resolve the issue of unscheduled power cuts.
Maharashtra: 5 Bangladeshi women staying illegally arrested from Pune's red light area Budhwar Peth
Pune City Police, in a significant operation, apprehended five Bangladeshi women from Budhwar Peth for illegal residency and involvement in prostitution. The women, aged 20-28, were found without valid documents and had entered India illegally, posing as West Bengal residents.
Himanta, Mamata trade barbs over language, infiltration and identity politics
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, July 19: A political war of words has erupted between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, as both leaders exchanged sharp remarks over issues of infiltration, language rights, and identity. In a strongly worded post on X on Saturday, Sarma accused Banerjee of enabling demographic shifts []
9 crore in counterfeit notes seized in West Bengals Sandeshkhali; two arrested
Police probe indicates nationwide racket
U.P. police busts illegal religious conversion racket, arrest 10 accused
The arrests were made from Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Goa apart from U.P.
After Shah Rukh Khan suffered an injury during King shoot, West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has expressed her concerns for Bollywood superstar. SRK was reported to have suffered an injury to his muscles on the sets of his upcoming film 'King' on Saturday.
A dispute has erupted between Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal's chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The conflict centers on Bengali speakers, identity, and demographic shifts in Assam. Banerjee criticized Assam's stance on language rights. Sarma defended Assam's actions, citing concerns about illegal immigration and demographic changes.
Family from Birbhum deported to Bangladesh, says West Bengal migrant board Chief
We were arrested in Delhi, where we had gone to work. We showed our Aadhaar card and said we are not Bangladeshi nationals, but the police threatened us saying that they will make us Bangladeshis, says Sweety Bibi a resident of Paikar police station in West Bengal Birbhum district
Worried Mamta Banerjee REACTS to reports SRK getting injured
Shah Rukh Khan's recent injury on the set of his upcoming film 'King' has prompted concern, including from West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee expressed her worry and wished him a speedy recovery. The film's July-August schedule is now cancelled, with filming expected to resume after September as Khan seeks medical treatment in the U.S. and focuses on recovery.
Himanta Sarma vs Mamata Banerjee On Mother Tongue And Demographics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a fresh attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming the BJP-led Assam government is threatening citizens who want to coexist by respecting all languages.
'ISIS-Style' Religious Conversion Racket Busted By UP Police, 10 Arrested Across 6 States
Out of the ten people arrested, three were caught in Rajasthan, two each in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, and one each in Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Goa
2021 West Bengal post-poll violence case: Three police officers sent to jail for BJP workers murder
There were reports of unrest in many parts of the State after the 2021 Assembly elections; BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar was killed during this time
Fake currency worth Rs 9 crore recovered in West Bengal's Dhamakhali
KOLKATA: Fake notes worth Rs nine crore have been recovered from Dhamakhali ferry ghat under Sandeshkhali police station in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. Two persons, namely Sirajuddin Mollah and Debabrata Chakraborty have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said on Saturday. The two arrested persons had checked into the Royal Guest House near Dhamakhali ferry ghat on Friday night. When buying goods at a local shop, the shopkeeper suspected that the notes were fake after seeing them. He immediately informed the police. Then the police came and detained the two persons. Later, they were arrested. Some original Indian currency and Nepalese currency were recovered from these two persons. A machine capable of punching large amounts of money was also found in their possession. Additionally, two Aadhaar cards have been recovered from Sirajuddin. The arrested are being interrogated, with the investigators trying to figure out the reason behind their stay at the Royal Guest House, whether they were planning to meet anyone in Dhamakhali, and what was their intended use of the extra Aadhaar cards. Efforts are being made to find if others are involved in this fake currency racket. Dhamakhali is a strategic location from where one can go to Kolkata, via Basanti highway, or to Bangladesh, through a river. Therefore, it is being investigated whether the arrested people had a plan to escape to Bangladesh.
BJP persecuting Bengali speakers in Assam claims Mamata Banerjee; Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the divisive agenda of the BJP in Assam has crossed all limits and people of Assam will fight back
All 5 Accused, Who Killed Gangster In Bihar Hospital, Arrested
The accused were arrested from a housing complex in the satellite township of the metropolis following raids conducted jointly by the Bihar Police and its West Bengal counterpart.
KOLKATA: Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that the BJP is the only party that protects Bengali 'ashmita' (pride), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday slammed the BJP government in Assam for hreatening Bengali-speaking people in the northeastern state, who want to peacefully coexist, respecting all languages and religions. Refuting the allegation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Banerjee of encouraging illegal encroachment by a particular community and appeasing the religious community for vote banks. Taking to X on Saturday, Banerjee said, The second most spoken language in the country, Bangla, is also the second most spoken language of Assam. To threaten citizens, who want to coexist peacefully respecting all languages and religions, with persecution for upholding their own mother tongue is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Accusing the BJP of employing divisive agenda in Assam, Banerjee said the BJP has crossed all limits and the people will fight back. She added, I stand with every fearless citizen who is fighting for the dignity of their language and identity, and their democratic rights. The second most spoken language in the country, Bangla, is also the second most spoken language of Assam. To threaten citizens, who want to coexist peacefully respecting all languages and religions, with persecution for upholding their own mother tongue is discriminatory and Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 19, 2025 Within 23 minutes of Banerjees post, Sarma also took to X to counter Banerjee: While we are acting decisively to preserve Assams identity, you, Didi, have compromised Bengals futureencouraging illegal encroachment by a particular community, appeasing one religious community for vote banks, and remaining silent as border infiltration eats away at national integrityall just to stay in power. Justifying the Assam governments action, he claimed that it is part of esisting the ongoing unchecked Muslim infiltration from across the border. Didi, let me remind you In Assam, we are not fighting our own people. We are fearlessly resisting the ongoing, unchecked Muslim infiltration from across the border, which has already caused an alarming demographic shift. In several districts, Hindus are now on the verge of becoming a minority in their own land, he said. Police examining if speeches by Rahul, Kharge allegedly incited Paikan violence: Assam CM Himanta Claiming that it is not a political narrative, but a reality, he mentioned that even the Supreme Court termed such infiltration as external aggression. And yet, when we rise to defend our land, culture, and identity, you choose to politicize it. We do not divide people by language or religion. Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Hindiall languages and communities have coexisted here. But no civilisation can survive if it refuses to protect its borders and its cultural foundation, the post added. Biswa Sarma also affirmed that Assam would continue to fight to preserve its heritage, its dignity, and its peoplewith courage and constitutional clarity. Later, in a post on X, the Trinamool Congress alleged that the Assam Government has ordered the demolition of a centuries-old Kali temple in Dhubri. Taunting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for beginning his speech with Jai Maa Kali, and Jai Maa Durga chants at a public rally in Durgapur, West Bengal on Friday, the Trinamool Congress said, There is nothing real or sacrosanct about @BJP4India. For them, even devotion is PERFORMATIVE. They flaunt images of Maa Kali as backdrops for their political rallies. @narendramodi chants Joy Maa Kali from public stages for show. Yet the same BJP Govt. in Assam has ordered the demolition of a centuries-old Kali temple in Dhubri to make way for a riverine port near the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge. Can you really expect better from a party that misspells (Maa Durga) in the official invitation for the Prachar Mantri's event? They dont revere our deities, they EXPLOIT them, the post added.
'Divisive agenda of BJP in Assam crossed all limits, people will fight back': Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday slammed the BJP government in Assam for threatening Bengali-speaking people in the northeastern state, who want to peacefully coexist, respecting all languages and religions. Banerjee also asserted that the divisive agenda of the BJP in Assam has crossed all limits. The TMC supremo has been accusing the Centre and the BJP-ruled states of systematically targeting Bengali-speaking migrants by branding them as illegal Bangladeshi or Rohingya. The second most spoken language in the country, Bangla, is also the second most spoken language of Assam. To threaten citizens, who want to coexist peacefully respecting all languages and religions, with persecution for upholding their own mother tongue is discriminatory and unconstitutional. This divisive agenda of the BJP in Assam has crossed all limits and people of Assam will fight back, she said in a post on X. The second most spoken language in the country, Bangla, is also the second most spoken language of Assam. To threaten citizens, who want to coexist peacefully respecting all languages and religions, with persecution for upholding their own mother tongue is discriminatory and Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 19, 2025 I stand with every fearless citizen who is fighting for the dignity of their language and identity, and their democratic rights, she added. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had alleged on Thursday that his West Bengal counterpart was only concerned about Bengali-speaking Muslims. The question is whether Mamata Banerjee likes Bengalis or only Muslim-Bengalis. My answer is only Muslim-Bengalis, Sarma had alleged in Guwahati, responding to the Bengal CM's recent accusation against the BJP of weaponising linguistic identity to achieve political goals. If she comes to Assam for the Muslim-Bengalis, the Assamese people and Hindu-Bengalis will not spare her, he said. Banerjee had also taken out a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday against the alleged torture of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. Police examining if speeches by Rahul, Kharge allegedly incited Paikan violence: Assam CM Himanta
A heated exchange erupted between Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over identity politics and infiltration issues. Banerjee accused Assam's BJP government of targeting Bengali speakers, while Sarma claimed to combat unchecked Muslim infiltration causing demographic shifts. Sarma further accused Banerjee of prioritizing vote banks over national integrity by encouraging illegal encroachment in Bengal.
BJP govt in Assam threatening Bengali-speaking people: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP government in Assam for allegedly threatening Bengali-speaking people, accusing them of a divisive agenda. She asserted that targeting individuals for upholding their mother tongue is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded, alleging Banerjee's concern is primarily for Muslim-Bengalis, sparking further controversy.
Five arrested Near Kolkata for murder of Chandan Mishra in Patna
Bihar and West Bengal Police arrested five people near Kolkata. The arrest relates to the murder of Chandan Mishra. Mishra, a convict out on parole, was killed in a Patna hospital. Police tracked the suspects using mobile signals. Four were directly involved in the killing. The fifth person's role is still under investigation.
5 held from Kolkata hideout in Patna hospital murder case
Five individuals have been arrested in New Town, Kolkata, in connection with the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra in a Patna hospital. The arrests were made following a joint operation by the Patna Police and West Bengal STF.
In a first-of-its-kind verdict, a court in West Bengal sentenced nine cybercriminals to life imprisonment for extorting 1 crore from a Ranaghat resident through a 'digital arrest' scam. The court deemed the crime as economic terrorism.
Blame game erupts after three elephants killed by train on West Bengal-Jharkhand border
RANCHI: The death of three wild elephants, struck by a speeding Janshatabdi Express near Bastola railway station in West Bengal close to the Jharkhand border, has sparked a blame game between the Indian Railways and the Forest Department. A herd of seven elephants was crossing the track when the train on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar railway section early in the morning on Saturday, rammed the three elephants, killing them on the spot, while four others got stuck near the ones who died. The elephants supposedly came from the Jhargram forest in West Bengal's Kharagpur. The collision occurred on the busy Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a corridor often used by wild elephants migrating across forested landscapes in Bengal and neighbouring Jharkhand. This incident is not a one-off, as several cases have been reported from many states where elephants died while crossing railway tracks. Though, Railways is deeply concerned about this tragic loss of wildlife and expresses its sincere sympathy, it refused to take any responsibility for the incident. We have noted with concern certain statements made by the Forest Department alleging that prior information about elephant movement in the area had been communicated to the Railways, but not acted upon. The above version is not factually correct and misleading. No official communication was given by Forest Authorities either in writing or telephonically to the concerned railway authorities about the movement of elephant herds, stated an official communique from the Indian Railways. There is a general WhatsApp group in which one message was posted at late night, at 10.56 PM, about the movement of elephants, but it is not expected to read each and every message of a general WhatsApp group by all the members of the group in real time basis and that also near midnight, it added. The statement further added that, since the matter was of such a grave nature, the concerned forest officials should have ensured confirmed communication with railway in writing or telephonically instead of merely posting a message in a general WhatsApp group without any follow up action. Due to laxity in proper communication on the part of forest officials, this unfortunate incident took place resulting in loss of precious wild lives and further created disturbance to train operations for more than 5 hours on Howrah-Mumbai main line, stated the official communique, further adding, We remain committed to ensuring the safety of wildlife and work in close coordination with the Forest Department to strengthen mitigation measures further. The Indian Railways further ensured that steps are being initiated to review and enhance protective measures in light of this incident. The reaction came from Railways after a senior official from the forest department squarely blamed the railways for the incident involving casualties of three elephants, calling it a result of complete carelessness on the part of railway authorities. According to a forest department official, the railways were alerted around 11 pm on Thursday about a herd of elephants spotted near the tracks. Despite the warning, train speed was not reduced, the official said, alleging negligence in following safety protocols. The department further claims that similar warnings have been issued repeatedly during previous coordination meetings, but no concrete action has been taken by railway authorities. Notably, the Dalma-Kharagpur-Tatanagar belt has witnessed multiple fatalities in the past. In August 2018, two adult elephants and a calf were fatally struck by the Gyaneswari Express while crossing tracks near Gidhni station, roughly 180 kilometers from Kolkata.
Stretch of NH-10 between Sikkim, Bengal closed for traffic after landslip
Clearance activities are underway on the stretch following landslides at Birik Dara in Kalimpong district of West Bengal
Chandan Mishra Patna hospital murder: 5 arrested in Kolkatas New Town after joint operation
In a joint operation, Patna Police and West Bengal STF apprehended five individuals in New Town, near Kolkata, concerning the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra. Mishra, a convicted murderer from Buxar, Bihar, was shot dead inside a Patna private hospital on Thursday while out on parole.
Five held from Bengal's New Town in Patna hospital murder case
In a joint operation, Kolkata Police and West Bengal STF apprehended five individuals from a New Town housing complex for their alleged involvement in the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra. Mishra, a convict out on parole, was fatally shot inside a Patna hospital on Thursday. The arrests followed coordinated raids conducted early Saturday morning.
Stretch of NH-10 between Sikkim, Bengal closed for traffic after landslides
Landslides and rockfall have temporarily shut down a section of National Highway-10, which connects Sevoke in West Bengal and Rangpo in Sikkim. Clearance operations are in progress at Birik Dara in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal. NHIDCL anticipates reopening the route in the next 24 hours, but continuous rock and debris falls are causing delays.
Five held from Bengal's New Town over Patna hospital murder
The accused were apprehended from a housing complex in the satellite township of the metropolis following raids conducted jointly by the Patna Police and West Bengal STF in the early hours of Saturday
West Bengal man held in Hyderabad with drug worth Rs 7.6L
Hyderabad: A man from West Bengal on July 17 was held for drug peddling in Hyderabad. Amphetamine drug and a mobile phone all worth Rs 7.6 lakh were seized from him. The accused was identified as Rajikul Haque, who migrated to Hyderabad and worked as a mason. Haque went back to Malda and began working 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 .
Broths, pickles and fritters: Comfort food gets a monsoon makeover
Bengal man held for derogatory remarks against Kannadigas
BENGALURU: The Bommanahalli police on Thursday arrested a man from West Bengal for allegedly using derogatory remarks against Karnataka and Kannadigas. The accused, Mithun Sarkar, a massage therapist, is a resident of Begur Road. According to the police, on Thursday, one delivery executive, Ranjith Mathew, was on his way to deliver an order to Sarkar. When they were conversing on the call, the executive called an argument broke out, as Sarkar insisted that Mathew speak in Hindi. He allegedly said, We Hindi-speaking people make up 70% of the population in Karnataka. You people have gone overboard. If we leave, Kannadigas wont even survive, said the complaint. Based on Mathews complaint, a case was registered against Sarkar for intentional insult with intent to provoke the breach of peace. Following the incident, members of the pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike also filed a petition demanding action against the accused. The police said that, based on the information provided by the delivery executive, Sarkar was traced and arrested.
Padma Shri Sanu Lama accorded state funeral in Gangtok, Sikkim CM Tamang pays respects
GANGTOK, July 18: The funeral of Padma Shri awardee and eminent literary figure of Sikkim, Gadul Singh Lama, popularly known as Sanu Lama, was held here on Friday with full state honours, in accordance with Buddhist tradition. Lama passed away in West Bengals Siliguri on July 12, following age-related ailments. He was 86. Lama was []
This is the third time in the recent past where Dilip Ghosh has stayed absent in a major BJP event hosting a national leader
Modi Terms Lalu, Mamata Anti-Development Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and unveiled multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,200 crores in Bihars Motihari and over Rs 5,400 crores at Durgapur in West Bengal.
Transgender Bangladeshi national lived in India for decade, traced in Bhopal
BHOPAL: A transgender Bangladeshi national, Abdul Kalam, had been living in Bhopal for the past ten years under the assumed identity of Neha Kinnar. Surprisingly, during this time, the Bangladeshi national had even managed to get valid identity documents to legitimise herself as an Indian citizen. Acting on specific intelligence inputs from a specialised unit tracking foreign nationals residing illegally in the state, Abdul Kalam alias Neha Kinnar was recently traced to the Mangalwara locality in old Bhopal. The Mangalwara and Budhwara areas of old Bhopal are home to a significant transgender population, and Abdul Kalam, living under the identity of Neha Kinnar, had also taken up residence there. The third gender individual was recently traced and has since then been questioned by a dedicated team of cops. Initial questioning has revealed that Abdul Kalam, who is aged around 30-32 years presently, entered India illegally, while aged 17 years and since then has lived in various parts of the country, including West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra and MP. Abdul Kalam has been residing under the assumed identity of Neha Kinnar in Bhopal since the last ten years, a senior Bhopal police official told TNIE . Abdul Kalam managed to get the new identity of Neha Kinnar by getting various identity proof documents to give legal sanctity to the false identity. However, it remains unclear whether these documents were procured in Madhya Pradesh or elsewhere to legalsie seld as an Indian citizen. According to sources the individual was also involved in a case of physical assault with another transgender around five years back and the final court hearing in the matter is slated shortly. According to Bhopal Police Commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra, the dedicated verification campaign is currently underway to trace foreign nationals who are living illegally in the MP capital. As per sources, the process of Abdul Kalam aka Neha Kinnar deportation to Bangladesh is likely to start over the next few days, once the entire probe about the 10 year long illegal stay in Bhopal is over.
Six migrant workers from Bengal arrested in Punjab under cow slaughter law
Detentions come amid wider concerns over treatment of West Bengal migrants across States; Welfare Board steps in for legal aid
'Manipulation of facts': TMC hits back at PM Modi's remark on Bengalis at Durgapur rally
KOLKATA: In a strong rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modis remark that Bengalis are honoured wherever the BJP is, the Trinamool Congress on Friday said he was either lying or ignorant. Reacting to remark, in a post on X the Trinamool Congress said, The audacity to say this while standing on Bengals soil. Bengali-speaking citizens are being harassed, detained, jailed, and humiliated in Assam, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat ALL @BJP4India-RULED STATES. Either you're exceptionally good at lying, or dangerously ignorant! . @narendramodi says: , The audacity to say this while standing on Bengals soil. Bengali-speaking citizens are being harassed, detained, jailed, and humiliated in Assam, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) July 18, 2025 Earlier, in a bid to counter the Trinamool Congress allegation of harassment and torture of Bengali speaking people from West Bengal in different BJP-ruled states, Modi said, For BJP, Bengali identity is above all. But what is happening here? Trinamool is threatening West Bengal's own culture for its own sake. It is bringing in infiltrators, making fake identity cards. It has created an ecosystem, as a result, the country is being harmed, Bengal is being harmed. They have crossed all limits to appease Trinamool Congress leader and partys spokesperson Kunal Ghosh termed Modis speech as distortion of truth, application of lies, manipulation of facts, attempts to mislead people. In a post on X, he wrote: Unemployment is rising under the central government's tenure, corruption, violence against women, and misgovernance in BJP-ruled states. Despite the central government's discrimination, Bengal is progressing under Mamata Banerjee's leadership; this is clear from the central government's report and NITI Aayog's report. Ghosh claimed that the BJP won't even reach 40 seats in 2026. : , , , , , , ; , Kunal Ghosh (@KunalGhoshAgain) July 18, 2025 BJP respects Bengali 'ashmita,' says PM Modi at Bengal rally; accuses TMC of being 'barrier' to development of state
Bengal announces new transport rules, mandates licences for bus conductors
West Bengal`s transport department now requires all private bus conductors to get licences. This aims to increase accountability, as conductors are key for passenger support and safety, but currently lack official tracking unlike drivers
PM Modi warns infiltrators in West Bengal, says action will be taken against 'Non-Indians'
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 | It's raining identity politics
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 | It's raining identity politics
KOLKATA: Beginning his speech with Jai Maa Kali, and Jai Maa Durga chants in a bid to connect with the Bengali psyche, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that BJP is the only party that truly respects and protects Bengali 'ashmita' (pride). Highlighting the BJP's plans towards the development of West Bengal, he urged the people of the state to dislodge the ruling Trinamool Congress government alleging it to be corrupt and non-performing. Bikoshito Bangla Modir Guarantee (Developed Bengal is Modis Guarantee), the prime minister said as he unveiled a slew of developmental projects for the state worth around Rs 5,400 crore. Addressing a public rally at Durgapur, PM Modi launched a scathing attack at the TMC government, calling it a barrier to the development of the state. When this barrier falls down, Bengal will rapidly progress on the path of development. Bengal will play a very important role in our goal to achieve Vikshit Bharat, Modi said. West Bengal will play an important role in making a developed India. For this reason, today the BJP is seeking your blessings. BJP has come to power in Assam after a long time. Today Assam is progressing at a great pace. The BJP government has also done a great job in Tripura. The BJP has formed a government in Odisha. You will see that development will be very fast in Odisha too, he said. So, give BJP a chance for once. Those who are honest, efficient and courageous. Developed Bengal is Modi's guarantee. Developed Bengal is BJP's resolve, Modi stressed. Stating that Bengal used to be the centre of India's development and an employment hub, he said, But now the picture has changed. Today, the youth are leaving West Bengal. Even for small jobs, they have to go to other states. Bengal wants change, wants developmentI am telling you that it is possible to change the situation in Bengal. After the BJP government comes here, West Bengal will become one of the most industrialized states, he said. Responding to allegations by Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee and the TMC regarding the harassment of Bengali-speaking migrants in several BJP-ruled states, including Assam, Gujarat, Delhi, Odisha, and Maharashtra, PM Modi said that Bengali pride is of utmost importance for the BJP. For BJP, Bengali identity is above all. But what is happening here? Trinamool is threatening West Bengal's culture for its own sake. It is bringing in infiltrators, making fake identity cards. It has created an ecosystem, as a result, the country is being harmed, Bengal is being harmed. They have crossed all limits (for appeasement), he said. But from the land of Maa Durga, I want to say that those who are not citizens of India, those who have infiltrated, will be dealt with in a fair manner according to the constitution of India. BJP will not allow any conspiracy against Bengali identity to succeed. This is Modi's guarantee, he added. Modi further accused the TMC government of being partisan. Imagine for a moment a place like Murshidabad where there is rioting, violence in small incidents and the police work for one party, where there is no hope of justice, how is it possible to invest there. Here the state government cannot protect people's lives and shops. That is why investors are worried, he claimed. The Trinamool's goon tax is creating obstacles to investment in Bengal. Here the government has only allowed its leaders to openly commit corruption. That is why many companies have left West Bengal. That is why the youth community here is not able to progress. The state is in a bad condition. That is why today everyone is saying, Trinamool Hatao, save Bengal, he alleged. Referring to the school jobs scam, Modi alleged thousands of teachers were rendered jobless due to corruption at the grassroots. Jobless families are facing problems, while the future of students is in darkness. The situation is such that the court is saying that this is systemic corruption. Trinamool has put both the present and future of Bengal in crisis, he said. In apparent reference to the sexual assault and murder of a woman doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year, Modi said, This land belongs to Dr Kadambari Ganguly, who was the first modern woman doctor. Today is her birthday. But hospitals in West Bengal are not safe. You have seen how Trinamool tried to hide the criminals after the atrocities were committed on a woman doctor.
West Bengal man held in Hyderabad with amphetamine stash worth 7.6 lakh
At Bengal Rally, PM Modi's Warning To Infiltrators: 'Anyone Who Is Not An Indian Citizen...'
The Prime Minister made the remark while addressing a rally in Durgapur, West Bengal
'Lies, lawlessness and loot': PM Modi attacks Mamata government; says Bengal youth forced to migrate
PM Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress government. He accused them of fostering lawlessness and loot in West Bengal. Modi claimed people are turning to the BJP for hope. He highlighted the lack of job opportunities. Modi promised economic transformation if the BJP wins. He questioned the state's investment environment citing violence and bias.
PM Modi unveils 5,400 crore development projects in West Bengal
The Prime Minister said the world today is discussing Indias resolve to become a developed nation, and the ongoing transformation of the countrys infrastructure is a key pillar of that vision
Narendra Modi launched development projects in Durgapur. He laid the foundation for a City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia. He dedicated the Durgapur to Kolkata natural gas pipeline section. Modi also dedicated pollution control systems at two thermal power stations. He inaugurated the doubling of the Purulia-Kotshila rail line.
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Watch | FIR filed against Shami's estranged wife; video of scuffle goes viral
Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of Mohammed Shami, and her daughter Arshi Jahan are facing serious charges, including attempted murder, after a violent clash with a neighbour, Dalia Khatoon, in Suri, West Bengal. The dispute arose over a contested plot of land, leading to a physical altercation that resulted in Dalia's hospitalisation and a police investigation following the viral video.
Student's body recovered from hostel in IIT-Kharagpur in West Bengal; suicide suspected
KOLKATA: An incident of unnatural death was reported in IIT Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) on Friday where a students body was recovered from one of its hostels. According to police, the deceased student's name is Ritam Mondal (21). He was a fourth-year mechanical engineering student. He lived in room number 203 of Rajendra Prasad (RP) Hall on the IIT-KGP campus. His body was recovered from there. On Friday, around 11:30 am, the IIT-KGP authorities came to know about the matter and informed the Hijli police outpost. After that, the police and IIT-KGP security guards went to the spot and rescued the student hanging. He was taken to BC Roy Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The IIT authorities have informed the family of the deceased student. The family lives in the Regent Park area in Kolkata. But the reason for his death is not clear yet. According to police sources, it will be clear once the autopsy report is received. A police official said, A students hanging body has been recovered. An investigation into the incident has been started. Initially, it seems to be a suicide. However, the cause of death will be known only after the autopsy. The family members have been informed. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
PM Modi to address BJP rally, launch Rs 5,000 crore projects in Durgapur
In a significant political backdrop to the prime minister`s visit, West Bengal is witnessing a wave of protests and strong political rhetoric over the detention and alleged linguistic profiling of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-governed states, including Assam, Odisha, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
West Bengal: Three elephants run over by train in Jhargram
The incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand`s Dalma forest was traversing, police official stated
Three elephants run over by train in West Bengals Jhargram
The incident occurred when an elephant herd that from Jharkhands Dalma forest was traversing on the Banstala railway line track in West Bengal's Paschim Midnapore district.
PM Modi to Visit Assam on September 8 After Unveiling Key Projects in Bihar and West Bengal
HT DIGITAL GUWHATI, JULY 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to come to Assam on September 8 to attend three official government functions, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Thursday. Though the details of the Assam tour are yet to be known, it was confirmed that the Prime Ministers schedule and programme will be []
Mamata Banerjee only concerned about Bengali-speaking Muslims, claims Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing only Bengali-speaking Muslims. He warned that Assamese and Hindu-Bengalis would retaliate if she visits Assam solely for Muslim-Bengalis. Sarma questioned her reluctance to implement CAA in West Bengal, highlighting the protection and assimilation of Bengali-Hindus in Assam, where Bengali is an associate official language.
'Implement CAA If You Care For Bengalis,' Himanta Sarma Dares Mamata Banerjee
Mr Sarma asked the Trinamool Congress leader to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal if she 'cares for Bengalis.' The dare was laced with a belief and allegation that Ms Banerjee is only concerned about 'Muslim Bengalis.'
After 11 years in jail: 3 on death row for brutal murder freed by Calcutta HC
In a significant turn of events, the Calcutta High Court acquitted three individuals, including a husband and his girlfriend, previously sentenced to death in a 2014 murder case. The case involved the gruesome discovery of a woman's dismembered body at Sealdah station.
Campaign to save Panchams house takes off
Following the demolition uproar of Satyajit Ray's connection house, filmmaker Abhijit Dasgupta initiated an online petition to preserve the Kolkata house at 36/1 South End Park, where SD Burman and RD Burman resided.
In a landmark case in West Bengal, nine individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a 'digital-arrest' fraud that swindled over 1 crore from a victim. The perpetrators, apprehended across multiple states, are part of a larger network accused of defrauding 108 people nationwide, amassing 100 crore.
No bar on TMC's July 21 rally but Calcutta HC adds 11am rider
The Calcutta High Court has permitted Trinamool Congress's July 21 rally but imposed an 11 am start time to minimize traffic disruption during office hours. The court suggested the party consider alternative venues like Brigade Parade Ground for future rallies, while acknowledging the rally's emotional significance at its current location, Esplanade.
Modi to inaugurate major development projects in Bihar and Bengal today
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones and inaugurate major projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore in West Bengal and poll-bound Bihar on Friday. He will flag off four Amrit Bharat trains from different parts of Bihar. He will visit Motihari in Bihar and Durgapur in West Bengal for this purpose and will also address public meetings at both venues, according to a statement from the PMO. In Bihar, Modi will inaugurate a new Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility in Darbhanga, alongside a state-of-the-art Incubation Facility at STPI in Patna. He will flag off four Amrit Bharat trains between Rajendranagar Terminal (Patna) and New Delhi, as well as between BapudhamMotihari and Delhi (Anand Vihar), and between Darbhanga and Lucknow via Bhagalpur. The projects worth Rs 7,200 crore for the state form part of a broader initiative across the oil and gas, power, road, and rail sectors. He will dedicate several railway projects to the nation, including the automatic signalling system between the Samastipur-Bachhwara rail lines to enhance efficiency in train operations. The doubling of the Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur rail linespart of the Darbhanga-Samastipur doubling projects valued at Rs 580 crorewill also be inaugurated. The Mithilanchal region, comprising electorally significant districts such as Darbhanga and Samastipur, will benefit from these developments. Modi will also lay the foundation stone for a Vande Bharat train maintenance facility at Patliputra. The Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj rail line doubling project is estimated at `4,080 crore. In the road sector, the PM will lay the foundation stone for the four-laning of the Ara-Mohania NH-319 and the Patna-Buxar NH-92, to reduce travel time. He will also inaugurate the four-lane Parariya to Mohania section of NH-319, valued at Rs 820 crore, which is a critical link connecting Ara town to the Golden Quadrilateral (NG-02). The Prime Minister will inaugurate a series of fisheries development projects. He will hand over keys to 12,000 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin scheme. In West Bengals Durgapur, the PM will unveil projects worth Rs 5,000 crore. He will lay the stone for the oil and gas infrastructure to be developed by BPCL and gas distribution project in Bankura and Purulia.
A Kolkata businessman was duped out of Rs 6 lakh worth of gold jewelry after being befriended by a woman at an EM Bypass bar. The woman, after exchanging contacts, convinced him to meet and then persuaded him to hand over his rings and chain under the guise of needing money for her parents' medical treatment.
Kolkata weather: Rain and humidity expected
Kolkata anticipates a warm, humid day on July 18, 2025, with an 80% chance of patchy rain and temperatures reaching 34.3C. Residents should carry umbrellas as scattered showers are expected. The weekend promises heavier rainfall, with 88-89% chances on July 19-20.
Death due to negligence? Park faces probe as dad blames lack of infra
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West Bengal court convicts nine in digital arrest case; first in India
KOLKATA: A sub-divisional court in West Bengal has set an example in the country. The Kalyani sub-divisional court announced the first conviction of the digital arrest crime in India on Thursday. The judge has convicted 9 people. All the convicts are residents of other states. The police presented a 2,000-page charge sheet. After hearing the arguments of all parties, the court found the accused guilty. Last year, Kalyani Cyber Crime Police Station received a complaint of cheating of about Rs 1 crore from a retired agricultural scientist of Kalyani. During the investigation, the police found out that he was a victim of digital arrest. During the investigation, the Kalyani Cyber Crime Police Station arrested a total of 13 people, including a woman on November 6 last year. The arrested persons are residents of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana and Gujarat. The police arrested them after conducting raids at various places for a month. A large number of mobile phones, bank passbooks, checkbooks, PAN cards and several documents were seized from them. During the interrogation of the accused, the police came to know that the fraudsters had defrauded hundreds of crores of rupees in different parts of the country. The police also came to know that this money was sent abroad. The investigators also came to know that the head of this gang is in Cambodia. After knowing all the information, the police submitted a 2,000-page charge sheet against the nine accused. After hearing the arguments of the government and the accused's lawyers, the court found them guilty today. The sentence will be pronounced tomorrow. Bibhas Chattopadhyay, the public prosecutor of the Kalyani sub-divisional court and Siddharth Dhapola, the additional superintendent of police of Ranaghat Police District, said that this conviction in a digital arrest case is the first in the history of India.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges harassment of Rajbanshis, Matuas in other states
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised concerns about the treatment of Bengali-speaking people. She cited instances of harassment faced by Rajbanshis and Matuas in other states. Banerjee questioned the targeting of Bengali migrant workers. She responded to BJP's allegations regarding Rohingyas. Trinamool Congress alleged harassment of workers from Coochbehar in Gurugram.
Rajbanshis, Matuas tortured in other states: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims that Rajbanshis and Matuas face torture in other states. She alleges Bengali speakers are unfairly targeted and labeled as foreigners. Banerjee criticizes the central government's policies regarding Bengali-speaking people. She questions the deletion of names from voter lists based on caste and religion.
West Bengal Is Suffering Because Of Trinamool's Misrule: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally at the industrial township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district on Friday.
Calcutta HC asks West Bengal govt to complete pending college, university elections
The Calcutta High Court instructed the Bengal government to conduct pending student council elections in colleges and universities. The court directed the state to issue a notification for college elections soon. Educational institutions should be free of political influence, the court observed. Earlier, the court ordered the closure of union rooms until election results.
For The First Time, 9 Convicted In Digital Arrest Case By West Bengal Court
The convicts four from Maharashtra, three from Haryana and two from Gujarat were found guilty of duping a retired agricultural scientist of nearly Rs 1 crore
FIR registered against Mohammed Shamis estranged wife in West Bengal
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land on Friday last week, Hasin started beating up her neighbour. The locals captured the scene on camera. As soon as that picture and video came on social media, it went viral. Although the authenticity of this video has not been verified by TNIE . In the viral video, Hasin Jahan is seen beating the woman who has been admitted to Suri Sadar Hospital with head injury. After the incident, both Hasin and her neighbours filed written complaints at Suri police station. Hasin also filed a complaint against Kazi Farzuddin, the husband of the Trinamool councilor in Ward No. 5. Local residents also went to Suri police station that night to lodge a complaint against Hasin. They submitted a deputation with a mass petition signed by several people, demanding strict action against her. Some locals have alleged that Hasin threatens them with various false cases whenever something happens and also uses foul language. Meanwhile, Kazi Farzuddin said, I think Hasin Jahan has lost her mind. Otherwise, who would do such a crazy thing? She filed a case in the name of her mother, father and sister. She filed a case against Shami. She is trying to create chaos in the neighborhood. She is destroying a healthy environment. It seems she does all these to remain in the limelight. Hasin Jahan declined to comment when asked about the allegations.
PM Modi to launch Rs 5,000 crore development projects in West Bengal ahead of 2026 polls
Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Durgapur, West Bengal, on Saturday to launch and inaugurate development projects worth over 5,000 crore. Key initiatives include the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleums 1,950-crore City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia, and the inauguration of the 1,190-crore Durgapur-Kolkata gas pipeline under the PM Urja Ganga scheme.
