Kolkata Doctors Take Bedridden Patient to Durga Puja After 12 Years
West Bengal: Couple Worships 8-Year-Old Daughter As Goddess Lakshmi
The members of the Biswas family seated eight-year-old Shruti on a chair, adorned her in the attire of Goddess Lakshmi, and worshipped her as a manifestation of the divine mother.
Naked parade case takes a turn: Kolkata cops recreate crime scene, watch accused marched shirtless
Wormwood Synergy Hotels lines up new projects in Shantiniketan, Siliguri, Digha and Sundarbans
Northern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The additional services aim to ease the festive rush on routes connecting Delhi and other northern cities with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. Extra ticket counters, staff and security arrangements have also been introduced at stations.
Cyclone Arnab: Strong winds of up to 60 kmph likely along West Bengal coast
Cyclone Arnab is forecast to bring heavy rain to parts of West Bengal between October 28 and 30 as it approaches landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The IMD has warned of rough seas and squally winds reaching 60 kmph, advising fishermen to stay ashore until October 29
Monalisa reveals her special connection with Bihar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Monalisa has opened up about her special connection with Bihar. She said she feels at home whenever she visits Patna and is happy to receive so much love from people. The actress, who was recently in Patna, expressed her excitement about visiting the city and shared how people often associate her with Bihar even when she travels to other places for shoots. Speaking about her experience, Monalisa told IANS, I am very excited. Whenever I come to Patna, I feel at home. When I go out for shoots, everyone thinks that I belong to Bihar. I feel very good. I get a lot of love. The actress added that the warmth and affection she receives make her visits to the city special. She also expressed happiness over the way people connect her with the state, describing it as a positive and heartwarming experience. Monalisa is widely known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema and television. Monalisa, whose real name is Antara Biswas, hails from Kolkata, West Bengal. Despite her roots in West Bengal, the actress said she feels at home in Patna and is touched by the affection she receives from people who often associate her with Bihar. Monalisa recently opened up about the objectification of women in the entertainment industry. She drew a comparison between mainstream Hindi cinema and regional films. The actress told IANS, I think in Hindi cinema, even when there is a lot of skin show, the way it is shot is often very aesthetic. Because of the way it is presented, people may not feel that it looks wrong. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, the actress said. Monalisa noted that regional cinema, especially Bhojpuri films, has not always portrayed such scenes with the same visual sophistication as mainstream Hindi movies. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, she said.
Bengal: Teen Girl Raped, Murdered; Accused Held
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. She went missing on Saturday night after attending a musical programme, and her body was found on Sunday morning. Police have arrested one person in connection with the crime, with initial investigations pointing to rape and murder.
Rape and murder accused killed in encounter in West Bengals Bongaon
This is the second such encounter in the State in the past four months
Accused Killed In Police Gunfight
A 23-year-old man accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl was killed in a gunfight with police in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The incident occurred on Monday night when the accused allegedly snatched an officer's revolver and opened fire during crime scene reconstruction, leading to retaliatory firing. This marks the second such incident in West Bengal in three months.
Rape-murder accused killed in encounter with police in Bengal's North 24 Paraganas
A man accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district died after a police firing incident during crime scene reconstruction early Tuesday. The accused, identified as Prahlad Das, was allegedly shot during an exchange of fire after he snatched a police revolver and opened fire, according to preliminary police sources.
Bengal Class 11 student rape-murder accused killed in encounter during crime scene reconstruction
Bengal BJP bigwigs soften stand on NCPI after Suvendu Adhikari calls on Sudip Banerjee
The new bonhomie between the BJP and NCPI has caused heartburn among many in the BJP, including old-timers like Samik Bhattacharya, the West Bengal BJP president. NCPI, a party with 20 MPs in the Lok Sabha, has been seeking an electoral alliance with the BJP in the upcoming municipal polls
CM: Wont shield Chorbagan guilty, will release probe panel findings
Posta Promoter Files Chanda Extortion Plaint
Pandal safety measures: CM Suvendu To Hold Meet With Kali Puja Clubs Tomorrow
Spare Horses From Carriages In Kol Fast: Ex-MP, Bereaved Father Of New York Victim
Chorbagan theme artist summoned for questioning
New law college to come up at St Thomas 237-year-old hostel
Buying land? New record system to make plot categories easier to check
Hold KMC and Howrah polls after special summary revision: Opposition to SEC
KMC draft roll with 32 lakh voters out, election notice likely on Nov 2
Traffic snarls choke Darj, tourists told to leave early to catch flights
Fitness certs must for Sandakphu tourists
IIT-Kharagpur inks deal with alumni to set up Indias first AI school
Youth held for online posts against CM
Woman found dead, cops start dowry probe
Unseen sketch to be on display at Bengal Biennales Jogen Chowdhury exhibition
Man smashes beer bottles on womens heads
Senior citizen duped of Rs 40k in ATM card swap
Feed from 17 of 30 CCTV cameras missing from Chorbagan pandal
Cops reach stampede survivors houses to record statements
Cyclone Arnab gains strength, Kolkata to get rain, escape wind fury
Uncertainty over 2 Bazi Bazaars as new entrant seeks organiser role
CEC can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge, ECI tells top court
A common affidavit filed for the EC, CEC Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi say that any attempt to restrain the CECs functioning is contrary to the 2023 Act; asserts that Form 6 was not amended; West Bengal CEOs officers filed appeals against inclusions
NRS Medical College interns face probe over paid duty exchange chat
Kolkata Bishop asks churches to maintain records amid conversion allegations, attacks
Chorbagan Stampede: Doctors Flag Arbitrary Patient Transfers
Junior doctors in West Bengal have questioned protocols for transferring Chorbagan stampede victims to private hospitals and raised concerns over medicine shortages in government hospitals.
Jaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways has launched a new weekly express train connecting Khatipura in Jaipur with Santragachi in West Bengal via Tatanagar. The inaugural New KhatipuraSantragachi Express Connects Rajasthan with West Bengal
Why West Bengals C-Sections, at nearly 1 in 2 births, demand a hard look
NFHS-6 data puts the rate of Caesarean sections in West Bengal at 44.5%, nearly double the 2015-16 level and significantly higher than the national average of 27.2%. Private facilities handle about 3 in 10 births but perform almost 6 in 10 of the operations
Shoot your son or walk naked with him: Kolkata father given ultimatum
Kolkata: An 18-year-old, his father and his friend were paraded naked and insulted by the family of a teenage girl in West Bengals Kolkata because the young man was allegedly caught kissing the girl, who is 13 years old. The father was reportedly given two choices either kill his son or walk with him 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 CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls CJP
Suvendu Adhikari targets CJP with sharp rhetoric as debates over youth dissent and political polarisation intensify in Bengal.
RG Kar case: Victims mother denies connection with ongoing social media campaign against CBI
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R.G. Kar rape & murder victim, on Monday claimed that her name and picture are being used in an ongoing social media campaign against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Debnath had at the same time denied having any connection with that social media campaign against the CBI. The social media campaign against the CBI started soon after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, had granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, the former and controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, in the CBI-registered case against him accusing him of involvement in the multi-crore financial irregularities at the said medical establishment. In the social media campaign, the CBI was accused of a lackadaisical probe in the matter, as a result of which Ghosh was granted bail by the apex court. Social media was flooded with posters using the name of the victims mother and the BJP legislator, where a call was given to hit the streets on November 12 on the issue of Ghosh being granted bail by the apex court. A protest program is being promoted using my name and photo on various social media platforms, including Facebook. But I am not the initiator of that program. I am not in any way involved in organising, promoting or managing the protest program. Such propaganda is being carried out using my name and photo without my permission, she said. She also reacted strongly to some comments attributed to her in the social media campaign promoted under the names of Voice of Abhaya and Voice of Women. I have faith in the country's judiciary and the West Bengal government. I believe that every issue should be resolved with respect for the law and the constitution. I strongly condemn the misuse of my name and picture and the involvement of my name in this misleading campaign. I want to make it clear that I do not know who is taking to the streets and who wants to protest. I have no relation with any of them, Ratna Debnath said.
No understanding of nationalism: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous government of adopting the Joy Bangla slogan of Bangladesh; takes a dig at CJP
Cyclone Arnab: AP Braces for Landfall, Odisha, Bengal on Alert
Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28, prompting precautionary measures in Odisha and West Bengal, while Keralam plans to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Cyclone Arnab: Fishermen barred from sea as Bengal braces for rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring changes in the path and intensity of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Although West Bengal is unlikely to face a direct impact, the system is expected to bring fresh spells of rain and gusty winds to several parts of the state
Dont Let Dimagi Naxal, Cockroaches Breed: Suvendu Adhikari Urges People To Stand With PM Modi
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stepped up his attack on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), asking people to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and warning against groups he accused of spreading anti-national ideas. His remarks came amid criticism of
Cyclone Arnab: Which States And Districts Will Be Affected? Check IMD Alerts
Cyclone Arnab may hit Andhra Pradesh on October 28, 2026, with heavy rain and strong winds. Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal may also face weather disruptions. Follow official IMD alerts and safety advisories.
Khajuraho set for Rs 500 crore tourism push to join Delhi-Agra-Jaipur circuit
AI takes centre stage as TAAI convention returns to Kolkata after 22 years
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ritabrata Banerjee, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and also the leader of the rebel but majority faction in Trinamool Congress, on Monday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of making attempts to rob the crucial affidavits meant to be submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for establishing rights over the original party name -- All India Trinamool Congress and electoral symbol of Flowers & Grass. Ritabrata issued a social media statement this morning claiming that a robbery attempt was made by the supporters of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction on a truck carrying the affidavits on behalf of the faction led by him, which was on its way to New Delhi from Kolkata. However, Ritabrata claimed that the party workers of his faction foiled attempts to snatch the affidavits. Chartered Flight has carried Kalighats affidavits to Delhi on 25th evening. Our Affidavits are being transported to Delhi by road. Our workers have started with our documents on 24th morning for depositing in ECI. Half an hour ago there were attempts to take control of the truck and snatch our documents. Our workers have resisted bravely. The fight is on. A fight between Chartered Culture versus Grass Root resolve. Despots will not succeed in their attempt of organised loot in every sphere, claimed Ritabrata in his social media statement. To recall, earlier this year, the ECI temporarily froze the original party name, 'All India Trinamool Congress' and the original electoral symbol of 'Grass & Floor'. The faction led by Mamata Banerjee was allotted the new name of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Football Player. On the other hand, the Ritabrata-led faction was allotted the name of Democratic Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Envelope. Now the process has begun for the final exercise to decide which of the two factions will ultimately retain the original party name and the original electoral symbol. For this, the ECI has sought affidavits from both the factions. In such a situation, Ritabratas robbery-attempt allegations against the Mamata Banerjee-led faction have spiced up the political atmosphere in West Bengal. At the time the report was filed, there was no reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction.
Mamata Banerjee seeks district-wise reports on her party's local leaders, workers
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Amid the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal by the end of this year, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed her party leaders to prepare detailed district-wise lists of local leaders and workers who are continuing with their allegiance towards the faction in Trinamool Congress headed by her and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. A party leader from the Mamata Banerjee faction of Trinamool said that based on the district-wise list, she will prepare a list of candidates for the forthcoming urban civic body polls. Once the district-wise lists are available, she will convene a meeting with the state leadership of her party and finalise the names for the urban civic body polls. The strategy for the polls will also be finalised in the meeting, said the party leader. He explained that preparing such district-level lists of leaders and party workers, still maintaining their allegiances towards her, is also necessary for submission to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to establish her factions right over the original party name of 'All India Trinamool Congress' and the original electoral symbol of 'Flowers and Grass'. We have also started the process of accepting affidavits from district-level leaders and workers in the matter. However, the state government, through police, is putting pressure on our district-level party leaders and workers to sign affidavits confirming their allegiance towards the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader said. Like the recently concluded bypolls for the Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and the Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district, the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress will have to contest the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies with the newly allotted name of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the newly allotted electoral symbol of Football Player. Similarly, the Ritabrata-led rebel faction will have to contest with the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Envelope. Polling for the seven urban civic bodies, including Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC), is likely to be held in the last week of November, and the results could be declared in the first week of December. Although the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress was keen to contest the municipal body polls in alliance with Congress, the state unit of Congress has already ruled that out. On the other hand, the Ritabrata-led faction has made it clear that they would contest the municipal polls on their own, without any alliance.
Mamata accuses BJP of using 'money, intimidation' to influence people
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, alleging that police atrocities against Trinamool Congress workers had increased. She also claimed officials were threatening people and accused the BJP government of restricting access to legal documentation for her party.
Mamata accuses BJP of using money, intimidation to sway voters
Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, October 25, accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, and alleged that police atrocities against her partys workers had increased and government officials were threatening them. In a statement shared by the Mamata AITC on social media, she claimed that district 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 .
Painter Jogen Chowdhury, master of line on canvas and paper, passes away
Bengal CM push for bringing back pass-fail in state schools
AI Takes Centre Stage At Kolkata Travel Convention
Bay Deep Depression Set To Intensify Into Cyclone Today
Bengal sees late-season dengue surge, records 5.5k new cases in Oct
No Import Documents, 220 Plants Seized From Bangkok Flyer At Kolkata Airport
Fare row: Cabbie abducts passenger
2 in city lose Rs 55 Lakh to cyber frauds
50 hotels, shut since Free School Street fire, reopen after Calcutta High Court order
7 held for immersion violence, attack on cops
Chorbagan Lakshmi Puja moves out of main pandal
CM meets Chorbagan stampede victims kin in Ramnagar, hands over Rs 25 lakh
5,000 Durga idols immersed in Hooghly, KMC, police work overtime to clean up ghats
Cops take Chorbagan announcer to stampede spot, record ACPs statement
Barricades, no VIP gate at Naihati Boro Maa Kali Puja
Sahaj portal for Kali Puja permission to open on Oct 26
Green firecracker test on Oct 30, Bazi Bazaar dates await police nod
Kharge Calls Anti-SIR Stir 'Second Freedom Struggle', Seeks Ballot Polls
Governments stolen through 'vote chori' in West Bengal, Haryana, Bihar and Maharashtra must be removed: Mallikarjun Kharge
18-year-old worker from West Bengal dies in accidental fall from 8th floor
Complaint alleges workers were not provided safety belts, nets or helmets at under-construction site in Brahmavar taluk
Worse winter pollution looms as Kol breaches PM10 limit
Boost for Kol-Dubai connectivity as carrier adds new flight
SRFTI row: Shahs remarks divide film fraternity
Class 11 student abducted, raped & murdered in Gaighata, 1 held
Eminent painter Jogen Chowdhury dies aged 87; West Bengal CM mourns
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TMC-Era investments Were Fraud: Bengal CM
All are welcome, provided they are not fraud: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari
10 women among 33 volunteers trained to manage human-tiger interactions in Sundarbans
Bengal ties up with Adani Group for skill training, jobs
Jumbo calf rescued from septic tank, reunited with mother
In export push for 4 GI-tagged aromatic rice, Bengal plans 2 hubs
Tripura CM Flags Missing Files Linked to Left-Era Murder Cases
Interstate Ganja Smuggling Racket Busted in Kandhamal; Woman Peddler Held
K. Nuagaon police foiled an interstate ganja smuggling operation, arresting a female smuggler from West Bengal and confiscating 22 kg of ganja, a mobile phone, and 5,000 in cash from her possession. The interception occurred while a police team was conducting routine patrolling near the Daringbadi Chhak. Officers noticed a woman carrying a plastic sack, [] The post Interstate Ganja Smuggling Racket Busted in Kandhamal; Woman Peddler Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Kolkata Police compiling list of personnel on duty during stampede for questioning
Kolkata Police is compiling a list of personnel present during the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja. This tragic incident occurred on October 17, resulting in 19 fatalities among the crowd. They are particularly focusing on officers responsible for crowd control at entry and exit points. The West Bengal government has established a six-member SIT for a thorough investigation.
CM Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee condole demise of Jogen Chowdhury
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday condoled the death of renowned artist Jogen Chowdhury, saying his contribution in the field of Arts brought international acclaim to the state. Deeply pained and grieved by the passing away of eminent painter and legendary artist, Shri Jogen Chowdhury. A maestro whose distinctive strokes redefined Indian modern art, Shri Jogen Chowdhury was a towering pillar of our cultural world. His immense contributions brought international acclaim to West Bengal. His departure leaves an irreparable void in West Bengal's intellectual and artistic soul, said Adhikari. The Chief Minister further said, On behalf of the Government and the People of West Bengal, I express my profound grief and extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends, associates and legions of fans across the globe. Renowned artist and former Rajya Sabha MP Jogen Chowdhury passed away on Sunday morning. He was 87. The artist was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata with blood cancer and urinary tract infection. According to family sources, he breathed his last on Sunday morning. According to hospital sources, Jogen Chowdhury had been suffering from cancer for the past 14 months. He was undergoing chemotherapy. He fell ill on the day of Shasthi (October 16) and was admitted to the hospital. His condition was critical. Symptoms of sepsis were also seen due to the infection. When his condition deteriorated on Saturday, he was put on ventilation. The artist was honoured with various awards at home and abroad. In 2014, the former Trinamool Congress government sent Jogen Chowdhury to the Rajya Sabha as an MP from West Bengal. He remained in that position until 2020. Following his demise, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed the artist as the pride of Bengal and India. Jogen Chowdhury was the pride of Bengal and India. A great inspiration to artists worldwide, and me personally. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers all over the world. He was elected as an AITC Rajya Sabha MP from 2014-20 representing civil society, and was awarded the Banga Bibhushan in 2012. His passing away will create an irreparable void in the world of art and culture, said Banerjee in a post on X.
