Tamil Nadu has highest average outstanding loan amount per account in microfinance sector
Among the top 10 states, Tamil Nadu has the highest average loan outstanding per account of31,131 followed by West Bengal at30,488, as per the data
NCBC raises questions on Bengal's revised OBC list
The National Commission for Backward Classes has concerns regarding West Bengal's updated OBC list. The commission is asking for details on the recommendations and survey used to include new communities. This follows previous controversy and a high court ruling. NCBC Chairman, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, says the state did not share information previously requested.
West Bengal clashes: Senior police officers in Rabindra Nagar transferred post-violence
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari offers compensation to violence affected people
Row over tulsi plant leads to communal violence near Kolkata, 40 arrested
Five officers of the West Bengal police were injured and 40 persons arrested in a communal violence that occurred on June 11 in the Rabindranagar region of South 24 Parganas district. The altercations further spread into neighbouring Nadiyal. A total of 40 people have been arrested so far in seven cases registered over the incident. 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 .
Raisoni Memorial Chess: West Bengals Kundu wins title
Nagpur: IM Kaustav Kundu of West Bengal won the title in 18th GH Raisoni Memorial International FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament which concluded on Friday at GH Raisoni Institute of Information and Technology, Shraddha Park, Wadi Hingna Link Road, Nagpur. Top seed IM Kundu scored 10 points from 11 rounds to win the title with [] The post Raisoni Memorial Chess: West Bengals Kundu wins title appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
WBUHS Result 2025 Released at wbuhs.ac.in Direct Link to Download PG Course Result
WBUHS Result 2025: West Bengal University of Health Sciences Result 2025 has been released on wbuhs.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your PG Diploma PG Course Results Online.
WBMSC Sub Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 125 Posts
The West Bengal Municipal Service Commission (WBMSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 125 Sub Assistant Engineer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official WBMSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 08-07-2025.
PUBDET Admit Card 2025 Out Download Online @ wbjeeb.nic.in Check PUBDET Exam Date
PUBDET Admit Card 2025 - Presidency University Bachelors Degree Entrance Test Admit Card 2025 released on 13-06-2025 by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) Authority and all the registered students who had submitted their WBJEEB PUBDET Application Forms successfully will receive their Admit Card/Hall Ticket which can be downloaded from the official website. The PUBDET Admit Card 2025 is an important document to be brought by the candidate when appearing for the Examination. For more details and information related to the PUBDET Admit Card 2025, read this article.
Six arrested in cyber frauds totalling Rs 3.34 crore; victims include ex-minister, Balasore resident
CUTTACK/BHUBANESWAR : Crime Branch (CB) of Odisha Police has arrested six cyber criminals in separate cases of investment and digital arrest frauds amounting to Rs 3.34 crore. In the first case, the agency nabbed a woman from West Bengal for her alleged involvement in a Rs 74.10 lakh investment fraud case. The accused Anushka Mitra (24) of Bardhaman district was brought to Odisha on transit remand and produced before SDJM court in Bhubaneswar. According to CB sources, Mitra along with her associates posed as trade analysts and duped the complainant, a resident of Balasore district. CB had registered a case in August, 2024. In another development, CB arrested two more accused persons from Gujarat for allegedly cheating a minister in the previous BJD government of Rs 1.04 crore on the promise of providing him higher returns on his invested amount. The agency had registered a case in January this year and 11 persons have been arrested from different parts of the country in this connection till date. Similarly, CB apprehended another Gujarat native for his alleged involvement in investment fraud by cheating a Chhatrapur native of `50 lakh. The agency had registered a case earlier in February. While two more Gujarat natives were held for their alleged involvement in digital arrest fraud and cheating a Bhubaneswar resident of `1.06 crore. A case was registered in August, 2024 and six accused have been arrested so far.
Karnataka CM to Finance Commission: ensure justice for all states in devolution of taxes
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday urged the 16th Finance Commission in its forthcoming recommendation to the Centre to ensure that no state, including Karnataka, faces injustice in the devolution of taxes, and the cess and surcharges should be brought under the divisible pool. The Centre collects cess and surcharge on various commodities, but keeps the entire thing for itself as it does not come under devolution of taxes. We suggested the cess surcharge should not exceed 5 percent, and if it does should be shared with states. During 2024, Rs 5,41,709 crore was collected, and all the states incurred losses to the tune of Rs 2,22,101 crore, with Karnataka alone losing Rs 8,084 crore. We dont have any objection to collecting, but if you (Centre) collect more than 5 percent, it should be in the divisible pool, he told reporters after his meeting with the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Dr. Arvind Panagariya, and members in New Delhi. The Centres discretionary grants should not exceed 0.3 per cent, the CM suggested to the 16th FC. Karnataka annually contributes Rs 4.5 lakh crore in taxes to the Centre but getting only 15 paise against 1 rupee in devolution of taxes; this injustice should not happen in the 16th FC recommendation. Because our tax share, which was 4.713 in the 14th FC recommendation, has been reduced to 3.647 per cent in tax devolution cut by 1.1 per cent, causing Rs 68,275 crore loss in five years(2021-2026), the Chief Minister explained. Siddaramaiah said that among the 31 districts, six in Kalyan Karnataka region have per capita income less than the national average and are on par with Rajasthan, Odisha and West Bengal. The 15th FC had recommended the Centre to give special grants of Rs 5,495 crore to Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram, but the Centre refused, he alleged. The state-specific grants to the tune of Rs 11,495 crore against peripheral ring road and water bodies were also denied, he added. The CM said since Bengaluru is growing fast, the special grants (Rs 1.15 lakh crore) are crucial. Seven Kalyana Karnataka districts and the Malnad region in Western Ghats, which face floods and landslides too need funds, he said. We do not say backward states should not be given special grants, but it should be rationalized. Is it justifiable and enough for Karnataka to receive 15 paise against 1 rupee collected and given to the Centre? the CM questioned. He felt that the meeting, which lasted for 1 hour and 15 minutes, was cordial with the chairman of the 16th FC and its members were very receptive to Karnatakas proposals. Replying to a query on skipping the Niti Aayog meeting recently, he said that he was busy with the pre-scheduled programmes. Chief Ministers Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy, Chief Secretary Dr Shalini Rajneesh, Principal Secretary of the Finance Department Ritesh Kumar Singh, Chief Ministers Secretary Anjum Parvez, and Finance Secretary Dr PC Jaffer also attended the meeting.
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer moves to delete Niutan Das from electoral roll
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has initiated the process to remove Niutan Das's name from the state's voter list. This action follows reports and an investigation into Das's alleged involvement in student protests in Bangladesh during August 2024. The District Electoral Officer of South 24 Parganas has submitted the application for deletion.
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued a shoot-at-sight directive in Dhubri town due to escalating communal tensions in the lower Assam district. The state government is also deploying paramilitary forces, including RAF and CRPF, to the Muslim-majority district bordering Bangladesh Tensions erupted after a proBangladesh poster campaign and the discovery of cow heads at a Hanuman temple, followed by nighttime stone-pelting incidents Amid escalating unrest, Sarma visited the town on Friday. He said that the government would take strong action against those fomenting trouble. During his visit to Dhubri on Friday, Sarma affirmed that the government would act decisively against those fomenting unrest. A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. Shootatsight orders will be enforced after 6pm. Anyone caught pelting stones will be dealt with on the spot, he said. Sarma said the group Nabin Bangla, which advocates for Dhubris inclusion in Bangladesh, posted posters around Eid, a sign of potential cross-border influence. He linked the incidents to attempts to weaponise dirty tricks such as cow heads and beef to provoke unrest. He also directed the Dhubri SP to arrest local criminals and ordered non-bailable warrants for those identified. Additionally, he initiated a probe into a 'beef mafia' allegedly responsible for bringing thousands of cows from West Bengal ahead of Eid. I will be here next Eid; even if it means guarding the Hanuman temple myself overnight, Sarma said. He appealed for community cooperation, urging traders to install CCTV cameras, and offered government-provided cameras to mosques and temples as needed. He announced that RAF, CRPF, and other forces would be deployed in Dhubri. We dont have a shortage of security personnel; we have one lakh police personnel. Dhubri will receive whatever is necessary, he said.
Communal tensions escalate in Assam town; CM Himanta orders shoot-at-sight to maintain peace
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued a shoot-at-sight directive in Dhubri town due to escalating communal tensions in the lower Assam district. The state government is also deploying paramilitary forces, including RAF and CRPF, to the Muslim-majority district bordering Bangladesh Tensions erupted after a proBangladesh poster campaign and the discovery of cow heads at a Hanuman temple, followed by nighttime stone-pelting incidents Amid escalating unrest, Sarma visited the town on Friday. He said that the government would take strong action against those fomenting trouble. During his visit to Dhubri on Friday, Sarma affirmed that the government would act decisively against those fomenting unrest. A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. Shootatsight orders will be enforced after 6pm. Anyone caught pelting stones will be dealt with on the spot, he said. Sarma said the group Nabin Bangla, which advocates for Dhubris inclusion in Bangladesh, posted posters around Eid, a sign of potential cross-border influence. He linked the incidents to attempts to weaponise dirty tricks such as cow heads and beef to provoke unrest. He also directed the Dhubri SP to arrest local criminals and ordered non-bailable warrants for those identified. Additionally, he initiated a probe into a 'beef mafia' allegedly responsible for bringing thousands of cows from West Bengal ahead of Eid. I will be here next Eid; even if it means guarding the Hanuman temple myself overnight, Sarma said. He appealed for community cooperation, urging traders to install CCTV cameras, and offered government-provided cameras to mosques and temples as needed. He announced that RAF, CRPF, and other forces would be deployed in Dhubri. We dont have a shortage of security personnel; we have one lakh police personnel. Dhubri will receive whatever is necessary, he said.
Odisha Police arrests Bengal woman in Rs 74 lakh online fraud case
Bhubaneswar: Odishas crime branch has arrested a woman from West Bengal for her alleged involvement in a Rs 75.10 lakh investment fraud case, an official said. Police identified the arrested accused as Anushka Mitra (24), a resident of Durgapur in Bardhaman district. The accused has been brought to Odisha on a transit remand and was []
Monsoon to advance in south Bengal next week, heavy rain likely
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal, with the southwest monsoon expected to advance into the state by the middle of next week. North Bengal districts like Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain on June 14.
Monsoon to advance in south Bengal next week, heavy rain likely
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal, with the southwest monsoon expected to advance into the state by the middle of next week. North Bengal districts like Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain on June 14.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry addressed the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home. A criminal case was filed, and arrests were made. The government reaffirmed its respect for Tagore's legacy. India strongly condemned the act. West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue with Bangladesh. Authorities are taking legal actions.
Raisoni Chess: Top seed Kundu just a win away from Gold
Nagpur: Top seed Kaustuv Kundu of West Bengal won back-to-back rounds to take the sole lead with 9.5 points in the 18th GH Raisoni Memorial International Rating Chess Tournament, currently in progress at Shraddha Park, Wadi Hingna Link Road, Nagpur, on Thursday. With just a round remaining in the Classical format of the tournament, Kundu [] The post Raisoni Chess: Top seed Kundu just a win away from Gold appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
New Highway Linking Melli And Singtam In Sikkim To Ease NH10 Congestion, Bypass West Bengal
West Bengal shuts down schools for June 13, 14, amid scorching heatwave
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu declared the suspension of classes in state-run and state-aided schools on June 13-14 due to the ongoing heatwave. Private schools have also been requested to follow suit, excluding institutions in hill areas. While teaching and learning activities are paused for students, teaching and non-teaching staff are required to attend their workplaces.
Promoter of football betting app, a native of Ganjam, held for duping people of crores of rupees
BHUBANESWAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch has arrested the promoter of 18football.com, a betting/gaming application, for allegedly cheating investors of crores on the promise of providing them higher returns on their deposited amounts. A native of Kabisuryanagar in Ganjam district, accused Jitendra Mallick was nabbed from Bengaluru on June 4, and brought to Odisha on June 9, EOW officials said. He has been taken on a four-day police remand for questioning. The agency had registered a case in this connection in 2023 after over 800 investors in Ganjam district alleged they were duped on the promise of being provided lucrative returns on investing in the app. Investigation revealed Mallick was responsible for promoting and publicising the 18football.com app in Ganjam and other parts of Odisha. He had enrolled many new investors and lured them to invest in the app. The accused had also organised meetings at different hotels in Berhampur, Bhubaneswar and other places, EOW officials said. The agency also traced Mallicks links with foreign national George Enzo, who was promoting 18football.com on WhatsApp and Telegram. About `21.05 lakh was credited to Mallicks bank account by the down line members. The verification of his other accounts is continuing, said an EOW officer. The masterminds of the scam operated multiple shell companies/firms to transfer the ill-gotten money. They used mule accounts for multi-layering of transactions to hoodwink the investigators. So far, EOW has frozen `1.25 crore stashed in different bank accounts. EOW said it was a pan-India scam and running into more than `1,000 crore. Transactions amounting to `446 crore have already been traced. The agency had earlier arrested four persons from West Bengal, Rajasthan and Kerala in connection with the case. The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) had issued a look out circular against MD Sheik Saif, a Dubai based operator/promoter of 18football.com. It was run online as a football betting/gaming application.
Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home attacked in Bangladesh; BJP hits out at Yunus govt
BJP strongly criticised Bangladesh's interim government over the alleged vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home, blaming radical groups for the attack. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra also targeted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for not speaking out strongly against the incident.
Protesting SSC teachers back on streets
Cops: Killer was known to victim
West Bengal School Service Commission holds talks with sacked teachers
Hundreds of untainted teachers, who lost their jobs after an April 3 Supreme Court order invalidating nearly 26,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs, gathered at Karunamoyee in Bidhannagar and marched to the WBSSC office
Experts, govt. officials call for urgent need for ecosystem restoration in West Bengal
Senior officials call for partnerships with academia and corporates to combat climate change and biodiversity loss
Rare op saves man with cardiac issue
Mamata writes to Modi, seeks international pressure on Bdesh govt for vandalism of Tagore property
KOLKATA:West Bengal Chief Minister on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention into the alleged vandalisation of Rabindranath Tagores ancestral mansion in Banglaeshs Sirajganj district by a mob on June 11. What was damaged is not just a house but a towering fountain of creativity in the subcontinent, she said in the []
Mamata writes to Modi over vandalism of Tagore's ancestral Bangladesh home
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh. Banerjee urged Modi to address the issue with the Bangladeshi government.
HC orders action against 2 judges for letting accused go undefended in court
West Bengal clashes: Tension lingers in the lanes of Rabindra Nagar; locals reel in the aftermath
Streets tense in Rabindra Nagar as vandalism, stone-pelting and arson leave trail of destruction; senior officials claim situation under control
40 arrested after violent clash in Bengal's South 24 Parganas; prohibitory orders imposed
KOLKATA: 40 people have been arrested in connection with a violent clash between two groups in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, which left several police personnel injured and prompted the administration to impose prohibitory orders, an officer said on Thursday. The incident, which occurred in Maheshtala under the Rabindranagar Police Station area on Wednesday, stemmed from a dispute over the construction of a shop and alleged encroachment on government land. The unrest quickly spiralled, resulting in vandalism, and additional forces were deployed to bring the situation under control. A clash between two groups occurred yesterday afternoon in Rabindra Nagar PS area and adjacent areas of Nadial PS over an illegal construction and consequent plantation on govt land without any permission whatsoever and replacement of an existing shop in the process, resulting in brick batting at police and isolated vandalism in the vicinity, the police said. The police resorted to ecessary use of force and dispersed the crowd, they said. A total of 40 people have been arrested so far in seven cases registered over the incident. None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared, the police said. The situation is ow peaceful and under control, a senior officer said. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS have been imposed in Rabindra Nagar PS area in the interest of peace. Representatives of all political parties or groups are advised not to visit the area till 163 BNSS is in place. VIDEO | West Bengal: Several vehicles were gutted in a fire during alleged communal clashes that erupted in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas district, reportedly over the setting up of a shop earlier today. Visuals from the spot show heavy police deploymentinthearea. (Full video pic.twitter.com/JDbeVguF8K Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2025 We urge all to keep calm and not indulge in rumour-mongering on social media. Those trying to trigger unrest will be sternly dealt with as per law, the West Bengal police posted on X. Earlier in the day, the Diamond Harbour Police district also confirmed that the situation was completely under control. Three cases have been registered in connection with the clashes and 29 people have been arrested so far, the district police had posted earlier on X, before the arrest count was revised to 40 after further action. The violence had erupted on Wednesday afternoon, initially over the setting up of a shop, and soon escalated into a large-scale clash, involving brickbatting and vandalism. At least five people, including police personnel, were injured. The opposition BJP demanded the deployment of central forces in the area, alleging failure of the law enforcement agencies. The ruling Trinamool Congress, however, accused the saffron party of politicising a local issue for electoral mileage. The authorities have advised political leaders and delegations against visiting the area until the prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are lifted.
Ahmedabad plane crash: Mamata Banerjee says 'stunned and profoundly shocked'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep shock following the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad airport. The London-bound plane, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff. Banerjee conveyed her sadness and concern, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event and praying for the safety and survival of all those on board.
Chaos in Bengal assembly, BJP MLAs walk out as Speaker rejects adjournment motions over violence
West Bengal Assembly witnessed a BJP walk-out after the Speaker declined adjournment motions concerning violence in Murshidabad and Maheshtala. Suvendu Adhikari and Puna Bhengra's motions were rejected due to the Murshidabad matter being subjudice and the Maheshtala clashes deemed unsuitable for immediate discussion. BJP MLAs protested, accusing the TMC government of being anti-Hindu, leading to condemnation from state ministers.
Indias Covid case load touches 7,154; 3 deaths in past 24 hrs
New Delhi, June 12: Indias total number of Covid-19 cases has reached 7,154 as of 8 AM on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In the past 24 hours, 33 new infections have been confirmed, though case data from West Bengal is still awaited. Additionally, three new deaths linked [] The post Indias Covid case load touches 7,154; 3 deaths in past 24 hrs appeared first on Northlines .
Bengal violence: Maheshtala police detain 18, situation remains uneasy
Kolkata: Tension prevailed in the Maheshtala area of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, as police cracked down on protesters continued Thursday. So far, 18 have been arrested. The arrests were made during a joint operation by the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, which started Wednesday night and continued till Thursday morning in connection []
Bengal govt moves SC seeking revision of order concerning pending DA
Bengal govt moves SC seeking revision of order concerning pending DA Kolkata: The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court seeking revision of the earlier order related to the clearing of pending dearness allowance. State secretariat sources said in the petition at the Apex Court, the state government had also sought certain clarifications [] The post Bengal govt moves SC seeking revision of order concerning pending DA appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
India's Covid case load touches 7,154; three deaths in past 24 hrs
India's total number of Covid-19 cases has reached 7,154 as of 8 AM on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.In the past 24 hours, 33 new infections have been confirmed, though case data from West Bengal is still awaited.
Jangalmahal's pride: Jana Mandis short film Papaya earns global praise in Germany
Jana Mandi, originally from Jangalmahal, gains international recognition as his Bengali short film 'Papaya' was showcased at Eberhard Karls University of Tbingen in Germany. The film, focusing on a tribal child's quest for a papaya, has already won awards at international film festivals.
Covid 19 cases surge in India: New symptoms to watch out for
Among the states, Kerala continues to record the highest number of cases, with over 2,200 active cases. Other states like Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and West Bengal are also seeing a rise in cases. The deaths reported have mostly been among the elderly, or those with pre-existing health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or respiratory problems.
Raisoni Memorial Chess: Nagpurs Badole among joint leaders
Nagpur: Top seed IM Kaustav Kundu of West Bengal, second seed Arun Kataria of Rajasthan and Nagpurs Shaunak Badole are leading the table with 6 points at the end of seventh round of 18th GH Raisoni Memorial International FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament currently in progress at GH Raisoni Institute of Information and Technology, Shraddha [] The post Raisoni Memorial Chess: Nagpurs Badole among joint leaders appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
28 persons were arrested by West Bengal police and 12 by Kolkata Police. Seven FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence on Wednesday
Recent events span continents, from a Tripura murder where a man was found in a refrigerator, to Canada's bust of a narco-terror network funding anti-India activities. Trump unveiled a Gold Card program while reducing the US military presence in the Middle East. Violence erupted in West Bengal over a land dispute, injuring police officers and damaging property.
Security tightened in the Rabindra Nagar area of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on Thursday after a clash broke out between Police and miscreants on June 11. LOP in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders in the state alleged that a Shiva Temple was vandalised.
Man dies as compound wall collapses during drain work in Chennai
CHENNAI: A 34-year-old worker was crushed to death when a portion of the compound wall of the crematorium in Ramapuram collapsed on him on Wednesday. Ganapathy from Ranipet had been working on the storm water drainage along Thiruvalluvar Salai in the area for the last two days. According to officials, the workers had been working on it until 1 am on Wednesday. At 5 am, he was woken up from the temporary labour shed set up for workers nearby and asked to come to the site since the concrete load had arrived. He had been engaged in setting the concrete when a portion of the compound wall collapsed on him. It looks like the wall had already soaked up water from the rain on Tuesday and the excavation adjacent to it further unseated it, leading to its collapse, said an official. The excavation was carried out to a depth of two metres for the drain. Corporation officials said that they were investigating how the accident took place. The on-site supervisor should have assessed the risks before allowing the excavation in the area, said a corporation official. After an inquiry, the Ramapuram police booked engineer Manimurasu and supervisor Jenith Maran for death due to negligence. Further probe is on. Last month, a guest worker from West Bengal died in a similar accident at RA Puram. With the North-East monsoon set to begin from October, the city corporation has been carrying out storm water construction works across the city in full swing.
Drug peddler held with 10 gm heroin-like-substance
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 11: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with 10 grams of heroin-like-substance from Vijaypur area here today. Mohammad Jamal of West Bengal at present Ranibagh, Satwari, Jammu, was arrested with the consignment during naka checking near Hotel 17 Miles in Vijaypur area, said a police official. Accordingly, he said, the accused was booked in case FIR number 64/2025 under sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Vijaypur and further investigation started. The post Drug peddler held with 10 gm heroin-like-substance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Bengal in talks with Jharkhand, Bihar on project to stop Ganga-Padma erosion
The West Bengal government is planning a project with Jharkhand and Bihar. This aims to stop the Ganga-Padma erosion. Mamata Banerjee's approval is awaited. Manas Bhunia highlighted the erosion's impact on Malda and Murshidabad. Many acres of land have been lost. The state government has provided land deeds to affected people. Villages in both districts are facing submersion.
Howrah sex racket prime accused held; West Bengal cops on lookout for his mother
According to the police, Ariyan Khan was on the run for five days before getting arrested. He was hiding at the Golf Green area of south Kolkata, said a senior officer. The case came to light last week after a 22-year-old woman from Panihati area in North 24 Parganas managed to escape the clutches of the mother-son
Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged violence against Hindus in West Bengal
Encourages conversions: BJP slams Mamata governments stand on OBC list; calls it dangerous precedent
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government of promoting religious conversions by granting OBC status to Christian converts. BJP alleges the state's OBC list favors Muslims, increasing their representation significantly since 2010. This move, according to BJP, is a blatant appeasement tactic for vote-bank politics, disregarding a Supreme Court ruling against religion-based reservations.
Raisoni Chess: Top seeds share lead after 5 rounds
Nagpur: Top seed IM Kaustav Kundu of West Bengal, second seed Arun Kataria of Rajasthan, FM Kumar Gaurav of Bihar and Nagpur lad Sahajveer Singh Maras are leading the tables at the end of five rounds of 18th GH Raisoni Memorial International FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament currently in progress at GH Raisoni Institute of [] The post Raisoni Chess: Top seeds share lead after 5 rounds appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Howrah sex racket prime accused held, mother at large
The West Bengal Police on Wednesday arrested Ariyan Khan, one of the prime accused in the Howrah sex and pornographic film racket, from a hideout in the Golf Green area of south Kolkata, a senior officer said.
Man Sentenced To Death For Rape And Murder Of Minor Girl In Bengal
A special POCSO court here awarded death sentence to a man for the rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.
Bengal Speaker accepts privilege motion against Suvendu Adhikari for 'defamatory' remarks against CM
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee accepted a privilege motion against Suvendu Adhikari for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside the assembly. The motion, triggered by Adhikari's claims that Banerjee praised Pakistan, has been forwarded to the privilege committee for review, with a report expected by the next session in September.
Howrah sex racket kingpin Shweta Khans son Ariyan, aide held; Fultusi still on the run
Ariyan Khan and an aide were arrested in Kolkata for allegedly operating a sex and pornography ring. The racket was disguised as an event management firm. His mother, Shweta Khan, a key suspect, is missing. This follows the escape of a woman who was held captive and tortured.
Arrested Pakistani national in Kolkata secured EPIC card, voted twice; ED probes
Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate have started tracking the sources of the documents based on which Azad Mullick, the Pakistani citizen whom ED arrested in Kolkata in April, secured an EPIC card, with which he voted twice, first in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election and then in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Sources aware 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 .
IMD issues health advisory as Heatwave grips North India; relief likely after three days
NEW DELHI: Northwest and Central India are expected to experience severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching around 45C over the next three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for the region, advising residents to take precautions against extreme daytime heat and warmer-than-usual nights. According to the IMD, heatwave conditions will persist in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and North Madhya Pradesh until June 16. Additionally, hot and humid weather is likely to continue in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha until June 11. Isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan can expect warm night conditions until June 12. The IMD has noted that maximum temperatures across many areas of Northwest India have ranged between 43-47C in recent days. On 10 June, the highest maximum temperature was recorded at Bhatinda, Punjab at 47.6C, followed by 47.4C at Ganganagar. Other high readings included 46.3C in Kota and parts of Delhi (Lodi Road, Ridge, Ayanagar), with Ayanagar reporting a high of 45.5C. Sirsa in Haryana recorded 46.2C. In its health advisory, the IMD highlighted a high risk of heat illness and heat stroke across all age groups in Rajasthan and adjoining areas. In Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, under orange alert, people exposed to the sun for prolonged periods or engaged in heavy work are especially vulnerable. According to the Heat Risk Index published by CEEW, Delhi ranks among the top 10 most vulnerable states and union territories, with 55% of its districts falling in the very high-risk category and the rest in the high-risk category. Dr Vishwas Chitale, Senior Programme Lead at CEEW, noted that the combination of heat and humidity can result in felt temperatures 35C higher than dry heat. In Delhi, six additional warm nights per summer have been observed in the past decade, which further increases heat vulnerability, he added. The southwest monsoon, which arrived eight days early before its usual date of 1 June, paused for two weeks due to the intrusion of dry westerly winds, disrupting its rapid progress. The latest IMD forecast suggests that the monsoon will reactivate in the coming days over the southern peninsula and western India. Extremely heavy rainfall is predicted on 1314 June, followed by further advancement of monsoon winds into eastern India.
TN, Kerala and West Bengal: The trinity that still eludes the BJP | Number Theory - Hindustan Times
TN, Kerala and West Bengal: The trinity that still eludes the BJP | Number Theory Hindustan Times
SEPC wins EPC order worth 650 crore for solar project in Maharashtra
The project will cover four districts in the western Indian state and was awarded by Parmeshi Urja, a domestic renewable energy company based in Kolkata, West Bengal. The LoA was received by SEPC on ...
West Bengal at bottom of performance on solid waste management
NEW DELHI: West Bengal has recorded the lowest performance in solid waste processing under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, with just eight percent of its daily waste being treated. The states progress has dropped by two percent in four years. It was treating 10 percent of the garbage produced each day in 2021, when the second edition of the mission was launched. According to data available on the SBM-U dashboard, solid waste processing in Nagaland and Mizoram are still in their infancy. Nagaland is processing just one percent of its daily waste while the latters performance is nil. The dashboard states West Bengal generates 7,875.55 tonnes per day (TPD) of solid waste daily but processes only 588.65 TDP. This slow pace of progress was recently flagged during a review meeting held by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), which expressed concern over the states inability to scale up its solid waste treatment capacity. There is decline in door-to-door garbage collection. In 2021, 100 percent door-to-door collection was reported in 2,527 out of 2,939 municipal wards. However, the latest figures show a drop, with 2,317 out of 3,008 wards currently reporting full coverage. Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar have also reported poor waste processing rates. The latest figures show that Arunachal Pradesh generates 177.78 TPD and processes just 22 percent of it. In 2021, the state was treating 25 percent of the total waste generated on a daily basis. Bihar, with a daily generation of 6,638.19 TPD, processes only 32 percent. No immediate response on performance of states from the ministry was available. In contrast, several states and union territories have achieved remarkable success. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli have reported 100 percent daily processing of solid waste.
IPS officer posted in AGMUT cadre
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 10: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered transfer of 2022 batch IPS officer Neha Jain from West Bengal to AGMUT cadre. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp She is likely to be posted in Jammu and Kashmir. The post IPS officer posted in AGMUT cadre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Backwardness only criteria for OBC classification, says Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clarified in the assembly that OBC classification is based solely on a community's backwardness, not religion. Following a high court order excluding certain groups, the state government appealed to the Supreme Court. Banerjee stated that the government acted lawfully, with 61 Hindu and 79 minority groups recognized among the 140 OBC groups.
Pahalgam terror attack: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre for intel failure
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the central government for security failures related to the Pahalgam terror attack. She mentioned the opportunity to capture Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Banerjee also condemned the marketing of Operation Sindoor. The West Bengal assembly passed a resolution honoring the armed forces' actions against Pakistan. The resolution also condemned the Pahalgam attack.
Mango prices tumble as record harvest floods markets
Mango growers and traders in Uttar Pradesh are facing challenges. Mango prices have fallen significantly this year. Increased supply and early harvesting due to monsoon predictions are the main reasons. Totapuri mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh are also experiencing losses. Pulp factories have delayed procurement. West Bengal mango prices have also dropped due to good production and early plucking.
A political storm has erupted in West Bengal after photos surfaced linking Shweta Khan, accused of running a pornographic racket, to Trinamool Congress leaders. The BJP is attacking Mamata Banerjee's government, questioning women's safety. Khan and her son are wanted for allegedly detaining and assaulting a woman who refused to act in pornographic films.
Dhams set up on basis of faith, not arrogance of any person: Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Tuesday that dhams are set up based on the religious faith of people and not on the arrogance or ego of any person or government. Majhi was replying to a question here on the fate of his letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the []
BJP vs Trinamool After Bengal Assembly Avoids 'Op Sindoor' In Resolution
The West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution commending the Indian armed forces for their precision strikes on terror hubs across the western border, even as the proceedings were marred by a stormy political
West Bengal Assembly unanimously passes resolution lauding armed forces
Mamata Banerjee says that during the conflict there was an opportunity to capture Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir; Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari asks why reference to Operation Sindoor was absent in the Assembly resolution
90-year-old woman with dies in Delhi after COVID-19 positive test
Delhi reported its eighth COVID-19 death this year, involving a 90-year-old woman with pre-existing conditions; COVID-19 was an incidental finding. India's active COVID-19 cases have risen to 6,815, with 324 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Health officials are monitoring resurgences and new variants, with Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi being the most affected states.
KOLKATA: Launching a blistering attack on the Centre over the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded the resignation of the BJP-led union government since it failed to provide security to the people of the country. Bringing up the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Banerjee claimed India had a golden opportunity to reclaim the territory during the recent military conflict, but failed to act decisively. We had an opportunity to take control of PoK. Instead, Pakistan has been allowed in a committee on terrorism created by the UN. Is there a flaw in our foreign policy? she asked. The chief minister was addressing the assembly during a discussion over a resolution lauding the valour of the armed forces for their precision strikes during ' Operation Sindoor ', although the term was not explicitly mentioned in the resolution. Calling the Pahalgam attack a result of otal failure and callousness on the part of the Union government, Banerjee questioned the absence of security forces at the site of the terror strike that left 26 people dead. Why were no security forces or police personnel present at the spot of the terror attack? Why was not a single terrorist caught? How did such an attack happen in a high-security zone? Banerjee asked, demanding accountability from the Centre for what she called a colossal lapse in internal security. Asserting that We don't support terrorism; it has no religion, caste, or creed, Banerjee said those responsible for the Pahalgam killings must be brought to justice without delay. She, however, praised the Indian military action, stating, There was a need for teaching them a lesson. We salute the bravery of our armed forces. Lesson Learnt: Operation Sindoor a 'new normal', but resurgence possible 'PM Modi is busy advertising himself' Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Banerjee alleged that he is only busy advertising himself. She also expressed concern about India's diplomatic strategy with respect to Pakistan. I don't know if there is an issue with our diplomacy, as Pakistan is still getting loans from the IMF , instead of being cornered internationally, the CM said. The TMC supremo also accused the BJP of trying to politicise the valour of the armed forces with an eye on elections. Banerjee also recalled how the BJP allegedly politicised the Pulwama attack in the past and warned against similar attempts to provoke unrest ahead of the upcoming general elections. On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), killing nearly 40 personnel, at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir.
WBPSC Audit And Account Service Admit Card 2025 OUT Download Link wbpsc.gov.in
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the Admit Card for the Audit and Account Service Exam 2025, and candidates appearing for the exam on 16-06-2025 can now download their hall ticket from the official website wbpsc.gov.in, with the exam scheduled to be conducted at various centres across West Bengal.
'This Was An Opportunity To Capture PoK': Mamata's Message On Op Sindoor In Bengal Assembly
Launching an attack on the BJP, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the government at the Centre should go as it failed to provide security to people of India
High Drama In West Bengal Assembly: Mamata Banerjee Targets Centre Amid BJP Protests | News18
In a heated West Bengal Assembly session, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government over security failures and the absence of Operation Sindhu in a resolution honoring Indian soldiers. The BJP protested, demanding acknowledgment of Modi's role in the operation. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union government's callousness regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the BJP of politicizing the armed forces' valor. She questioned the absence of security personnel at the attack site while praising the forces' bravery during Operation Sindoor.
WBUHS Result 2025 Released at wbuhs.ac.in Direct Link to Download 3rd Professional Result
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) has released the 2025 results for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including the 3rd Professional MBBS, on its official website wbuhs.ac.in, and students who appeared for these exams can now check their results online by entering their roll number and using the direct link provided to download the result PDF and access their mark sheet.
Backwardness only benchmark to decide OBC status, not religion: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee said a Commission set up by the government is holding a survey on 50 new subsections for inclusion in that category
West Bengal Assembly Resolution Hails Army, But Skips Operation Sindoor Mention
This is not the first time that the Mamata Banerjee government has downplayed Operation Sindoor, India's precision strikes on terror sites in Pakistan.
Backwardness only benchmark to decide OBC status, not religion: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday told the state Assembly that backwardness is the only benchmark to decide the OBC status of people. Maintaining that a disinformation campaign is continuing on social media by some quarters, she asserted that there is no connection with religion in deciding the inclusion of any person 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 .
West Bengal ranks 13th in CareEdge composite order for 2025, Maharashtra ranks first
CareEdge's 2025 state rankings placed Maharashtra first among larger states, with West Bengal at 13th. Maharashtra led in financial development, while Gujarat excelled in fiscal and infrastructure reforms. West Bengal achieved a notable 8th position in infrastructure and a 5th position in social parameters among the large states, showcasing its strengths in these areas.
TMC helping infiltrators settle down in Bengal, alleges Union minister Bhupender Yadav
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has accused West Bengal's TMC government of aiding illegal immigrants and overlooking rising crime, particularly attacks on women. He criticized the state's alleged inaction during incidents in Murshidabad and Sandeshkhali, emphasizing the central government's intervention to restore order.
OBC status based solely on backwardness, not religion: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified in the state Assembly that backwardness is the sole criterion for determining OBC status, dismissing religious considerations. She highlighted ongoing surveys by a government-appointed commission to assess 50 new subsections for OBC inclusion.
WB Postal Circle Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants Posts
West Bengal Postal Circle (WB Postal Circle) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants posts, and interested and eligible candidates can apply offline through the official WB Postal Circle website by 02-07-2025.
Many in Kolkata buy Indias first climate insurance; heat, rain & cold risks included in policy
Over 600 people in Kolkata have bought Indias first climate change insurance policies, compensating for income loss or extra costs from extreme weather like heatwaves, floods, and cold waves. Bajaj Allianz leads with heat index policies, while ICICI Lombard and National Insurance plan to launch similar products. These parametric policies use real-time climate data for quick payouts.
Shweta Khan alias Fultusi and her son Ariyan, co-owners of Ishara Productions, allegedly ran a sex racket disguised as an event firm in Howrah. Accused of torturing women and forcing them into prostitution, they are now absconding. Their daughter Ishika, who resisted, died by suicide in 2021. Political links and threats further deepen the disturbing revelations.
RTI: 10 Karnataka institutes not paying stipends to med interns, NMC silent
NEW DELHI: Even as the National Medical Commission (NMC) continues to ignore the issue of medical colleges not paying stipends to their interns, states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Gujarat top the list of having the most institutes out of the 60 in the country that are not paying any compensation, a series of RTIs have revealed. Although 60 medical colleges - 33 government institutes and 27 private colleges - do not pay stipends, another 50 pay nominal stipends of less than Rs 5,000, some even Rs 2,000. An RTI filed by Dr K.V. Babu has shown that as many as 10 of the 60 institutes not paying stipends are in Karnataka, which includes six government and four private medical colleges. Karnataka is followed by Gujarat (three government and four private medical colleges), Maharashtra (six government and one private college), and West Bengal (six government and one private college). Telangana is not paying stipends in three private and two government colleges. Others are Andhra Pradesh (four government institutes), UP (three government colleges), Tamil Nadu (three private colleges), Assam (two government colleges), Madhya Pradesh (two private colleges), and Delhi (two private colleges), as per an RTI reply, dated April 29. The response was to an RTI filed by Dr Babu, who has been pursuing the issue since last year, and had sought the names of medical colleges not paying stipends to their interns. The Kerala-based RTI activist filed another RTI on April 2 seeking NMCs stand against such medical colleges, and was informed that NMC is the regulatory body which issues guidelines, regulations from time to time. PMO directs Union Health Ministry to address non-payment of stipends to medical college interns, residents The implementation of the guidelines is solely at the discretion of the state authorities concerned under which the medical college/institute is located, the RTI reply said. Dr Babu said, The position taken by NMC is absurd. Are they expecting the director of medical education or state medical councils to act against the governments for nonpayment of stipends in 33 government medical colleges? If so, under which law? If it is not the responsibility of the NMC to enforce their regulations regarding stipends of UGs and PGs, then why did they issue a show cause notice on November 28, 2024? Their documents show more than 110 medical colleges are not paying stipulated stipends, Dr Babu, an ophthalmologist, added. He further said that NMC has the power and responsibility to take action against medical colleges that dont comply with the regulations under the MSME regulations 2023. As per the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations (MSME) regulations, 2023, which were gazetted on September 23, if any regulation, including non-payment of stipends to interns and postgraduate students, is violated, several steps can be taken against the erring medical college and institution.
Amit Shahs visits will boost DMK alliance in 2026, says A Raja
CHENNAI: DMK deputy general secretary A Raja on Monday said Union Home Minister Amit Shahs frequent visits to the state would boost DMK alliances seat count in the upcoming Assembly elections, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modis visits led to their landslide victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the media at Anna Arivalayam, Raja, The Nilgiris MP, said, Without regard for the responsibilities that come with the post of union home minister, Shahs speech in Madurai indulged in slander, he made baseless allegations, attempted to incite communal tensions in the state, all for political gain. Raja said, At its core, Shahs speech can be described as a blatant lie, a disgusting deception, and cunningly divisive. He said while the BJP may find success in states like Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi, it cannot win in Tamil Nadu, as the state is grounded in a strong ideological foundation. As long as Dravidian ideology is there, they cannot gain foothold in Tamil Nadu. We are not Delhi, Maharashtra and Haryana. We are Tamil Nadu, we are Dravidam, (BJP) cannot come here, he said. Can Shah assure TNs seat share in Parliament remains 7.18%: DMK MPs Rejecting Shahs claim that the TN government had fulfilled only 10% of its election promises, Raja said, Over 98% of the promises have been fulfilled. The demand for the government employees old pension scheme is the only pending issue, and even for that, a committee has been formed by the chief minister. Moreover, several welfare schemes that were not even part of the manifesto are being implemented.He also questioned why the BJP is not talking about delimitation. He criticised Shahs love for Tamil by asking, Then why did the union government not approve the archaeological report on the Keezhadi findings? He also rejected Shahs claim that the BJP-led union government allocated more funds than the previous Congress regime, stating that despite a fourfold increase in direct tax revenue, Tamil Nadu receives a lower share under the BJP. On the BJPs upcoming conference on Lord Muruga in Madurai, Raja claimed it was being held with the intention of creating communal rift and derive political mileage out of that. In Madurai, Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal next year and targeted the DMK regime in the state by firing fresh corruption salvos. BJP is part of the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu. On Shahs statement that BJP-AIADMK combine will form the government in TN next year, Raja said AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami alone can clarify whether that implies power sharing.
Calcutta HC stays payouts to sacked group-C, D staff
The Calcutta High Court intervened in West Bengal's new allowance scheme. The court instructed the state government to halt payments to former Group-C and Group-D employees. These employees lost their jobs following a Supreme Court decision. The 'West Bengal Livelihood and Social Security Interim Scheme, 2025' proposed allowances of Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000.
WB Assembly condemns Pahalgam attack, to hail armed forces for precision strikes
The West Bengal Assembly's monsoon session commenced with condolences for the Pahalgam attack victims. A resolution will be tabled to commend the armed forces and condemn the terror act. BJP MLAs protested the omission of Murshidabad riot victims from obituary references. A chargesheet has been filed regarding the deaths of Haragobindo Das and Chandan Das in Murshidabad.
Bengal CEO orders inquiry into voter with 'links' to Dhaka student unrest
An investigation is underway in West Bengal. It concerns Niutan Das, a person allegedly linked to Bangladesh's student protests. He is also listed as a voter in Kakdwip. Authorities are probing his citizenship. He possesses Indian documents. A political controversy erupted after a photo surfaced. It showed him with a Trinamool Congress leader. The leader claims ignorance of Das's nationality.
Report-debris drive now a round-the-year fixture
