App goes offline to help enumerators
Same address but different kitchens? Census will count separate households
Work not part of teachers duty hours, job honorarium-based: Census office
Ayushman patients start to trickle in but tech glitch remains a worry
160 kg plants, seeds seized from 2 flyers at airport
Countdown for Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty
Suhel Seth, Esha Dutta, Rituparna Sengupta, Sundeep Bhutoria, Bickram Ghosh, and Vivek Ojha at the Khuti Puja of Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja, Kolkata Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 17: One bamboo pole for ceremonial worship went into the ground at the Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty premises on Friday evening and with it, north Kolkata []
1.62 cr applications verified, 3rd Annapurna payment rolls out with 1.45 cr beneficiaries
2 from Bengal picked for central roles in BJP
Abhishek moves SC over delay in rebel MPs disqualification
2 more held in Cong neta, son murders
BJP to take 100-day report card to 4 crore Bengal voters
CJP gives Bengal govt 10-day ultimatum to arrest Mafik murder accused
Bankura Purulia offices, schools to shut at 2pm for Manasa Puja
39 FIRs filed: TMC MLA seeks early hearing in HC
Entally protest FIR confirms BJP faction locked police station gate
Right to self-defence: Kirti wants gun licence to thwart egg attacks
Strict Action Promised Against Those Responsible for Tarapith Incident: Minister Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata, August 17: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar addressed reporters on Monday, discussing various issues, including the unfortunate incident in Tarapith, West Bengal. He stated that the tragedy highlighted the lack of safety measures around hotels during the previous governments tenure. Such incidents should not occur if hotels are equipped with appropriate safety devices. Majumdar assured ... Read more Strict Action Promised Against Those Responsible for Tarapith Incident: Minister Sukanta Majumdar
Asish Banerjee Death Mystery: Threat, Blackmail Angle Probed As Note And Phones Face Scrutiny
Veteran TMC leader and former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Birbhums Rampurhat. A note recovered from the spot has triggered questions, while Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has demanded a detailed probe into whether Banerjee was threatened or blackmailed. Investigators have been asked to verify the notes handwriting, examine mobile phones, call records and messages, and explore his recent political distancing. Adhikari also defended Banerjees clean image while urging investigators to examine every possible angle.
10 buses kick off Naihati-Joka direct services via Sec V
Bengal ACB arrests cop for bribery, busts illegal blood racket
5 from Garo Hills among 8 killed in West Bengal hotel fire
Shillong/Tarapith (WB), Aug 17: Five people from Meghalaya, including two children, were among eight persons killed in a fire at a hotel near Tarapith Temple in West Bengals Birbhum district in the early hours of Monday. The deceased from Meghalaya have been identified as Rajendra Nath, Asha Nath, Buran Madak, and their young children, 10-year-old [] The post 5 from Garo Hills among 8 killed in West Bengal hotel fire first appeared on Highland Post .
West Bengal CM promises Purulia's Junglemahal revamp, jobs and new infrastructure
West Bengal's Chief Minister inaugurated a major drinking water project today. This Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted initiative will serve over 84,500 rural households. The project aims to provide safe and reliable piped water across five development blocks. It draws water from the Mukutmanipur Reservoir on the Kumari River. This significant milestone strengthens India-Japan development cooperation in the state.
CPI(M) demands scrapping of NTA, NEP after errors in NET-UGC papers
New Delhi, Aug 17: The CPI(M) demanded on Monday that the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, be scrapped, saying errors in three UGC-NET papers have once again exposed the entrenched rot in the country's education system. In a statement issued here, the party's Politburo said the latest errors have exposed the NTA's abject incompetence in conducting examinations and reiterated its demand for scrapping the agency as well as the NEP, which it described as the oot cause of the decay in the education system. This disgraceful episode has once again exposed the entrenched rot in India's education system and lays bare the NTA's abject incompetence to hold these examinations, the CPI(M) said. The party alleged that instead of addressing the consequences of the NEP, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its affiliates are targeting those who question the education system. Deplorably, instead of remedying the NEP's disastrous consequences, the BJP and its affiliates target those who question the system, it said, while condemning the killing of Janab Mafik, father of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal. Mafik died after he was allegedly assaulted at his residence after his son visited a school to record infrastructural gaps. The NTA on Sunday announced a retest for three papers -- English, Commerce and Sociology -- of the UGC-NET that was held in June following complaints of several errors in these papers. The English paper will be held from 9 am to 12 noon on September 9, while the Commerce paper will be conducted the same day from 3 pm to 6 pm. The Sociology re-test will be held from 9 am to 12 noon on September 10. The NTA conducted the UGC-NET 2026 from June 22 to June 30 across 87 subjects for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), eligibility for assistant professor and admission to PhD programmes. In a public notice, the agency said it had received several complaints about multiple errors in the question papers of the three subjects and formed a committee to look into these issues.
Video Does Not Show West Bengal Minister Hoisting BJP Flag On Independence Day
BOOM found that the video was recorded on July 6, 2026, when Singh hoisted the party flag in front of his Barrackpore office.
West Bengal STF Arrests Two for Attempting to Form Jihadi Module Inspired by Al-Qaeda
Kolkata, August 17: The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police has arrested two individuals for allegedly attempting to establish a jihadi module inspired by Al-Qaeda in the state. Based on intelligence, STF officials conducted raids on Sunday in the Bhangar and Birla Pur areas of the South 24 Parganas district. Janadul Beg was ... Read more West Bengal STF Arrests Two for Attempting to Form Jihadi Module Inspired by Al-Qaeda
Bankura death: CJP gives Bengal govt 10-day ultimatum
A leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday gave the West Bengal government 10 days to arrest all those allegedly involved in the death of the father of a party volunteer in Bankura district and demanded a probe into the conduct of police personnel at the local police station.
States can't create blockades in elephant corridors: SC
Justice Bagchi said the practice of using fireballs and spikes in West Bengal is prevalent because the elephants come from Nepal and through West Bengal they go to Jharkhand and other States
Meet Deepak Mhaskey, The New Chief IT Chief Who Replaced Amit Malviya
Deepak Mhaskey has been appointed as the new IT cell chief of the BJP. He has replaced Amit Malviya, who had held the position since 2015 and was also the party's co-in-charge for West Bengal. Joining him in the restructured digital
West Bengal: Eight killed in Tarapith hotel fire, one detained
Hotel officials had claimed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. It started near the hotel's reception after an electrical component of the power supply system caught fire, they said. The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be established
CJP leader gives Bengal govt 10-day deadline over Bankura man's death
A CJP leader has given the West Bengal government ten days to arrest all accused individuals. He also demanded a court-monitored investigation into local police conduct. The family declined government compensation and requested a school be built in the father's name. Police have arrested eight people following a complaint lodged by the victim's wife. The incident has sparked political confrontation with the BJP denying organisational links.
Heavy rain in Odisha: Minister Vaishnaw orders close watch on vulnerable rail sections
West Bengal Government to Highlight Achievements on 100 Days in Office
Kolkata, August 17: The West Bengal government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, is set to celebrate its first 100 days in power on Tuesday. Preparations are underway to showcase the accomplishments of the new state administration. Sources from the Nabanna state secretariat indicate that the first achievement to be highlighted by Chief Minister Suvendu ... Read more West Bengal Government to Highlight Achievements on 100 Days in Office
Kolkatas road-safety push must begin with pedestrians: IIT transport expert
New Delhi, August 17: The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) has expressed deep sorrow regarding the fire incident at the Foreignini Hotel near the Tarapith police station in Birbhum district, West Bengal. The PMO extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic event and announced financial assistance for the victims ... Read more PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Birbhum Fire Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid for Victims Families
Baazar Style Retail touches roof on opening new store in West Bengal
Mumbai, August 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Baazar Style Retail is currently locked at its upper circuit limit of Rs. 384.45, up by 18.30 points or 5.00% from its previous closing of Rs. 366.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 384.45 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 384.45 and Rs. 384.45 respectively. ... Read more Baazar Style Retail touches roof on opening new store in West Bengal
Seven Die as Fire Engulfs Hotel in West Bengal
Tarapith (WB), Aug 17: At least seven people were killed and several others critically injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in West Bengals Birbhum district early Monday, police said. The blaze erupted around 5 am on the ground floor of the four-storey hotel in the temple town of Tarapith when most of [] The post Seven Die as Fire Engulfs Hotel in West Bengals Tarapith appeared first on Northlines .
VP CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to former Governor Ganesan in Chennai
Ganesan served as Governor of Manipur from 2021, Governor of West Bengal as additional charge from July to November 2022, and Governor of Nagaland from February 2023
ICAI to train Bengal MLAs on public finances, legislative oversight
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will host a workshop for West Bengal MLAs. This event focuses on public financial management and fiscal governance for legislators. Over two hundred newly elected members are expected to attend the training session. The Chief Minister and Assembly Speaker will grace the inaugural ceremony. This initiative aims to enhance legislative oversight and efficient public fund utilization.
West Bengal: 7 Pilgrims Killed In Hotel Fire Near Tarapith Temple In Birbhum
Seven people were killed and several injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith, West Bengal, early Monday morning. Most victims were pilgrims.
IMD issues red warning as Bay of Bengal depression brings heavy rainfall to Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded multiple rainfall alerts after a depression formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas early Monday. According to the IMDs morning bulletin, the system intensified from a wellmarked low pressure and was centred near coastal West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh, close to Kolkata. At 5:30am, [] The post IMD issues red warning as Bay of Bengal depression brings heavy rainfall to Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Seven killed, several injured in hotel fire in West Bengals Tarapith
The fire erupted around 5 a.m. on the ground floor of the four-storey hotel in the temple town of Tarapith, when most of the guests were asleep
7 killed, several injured in hotel fire in West Bengal's Tarapith
At least seven people were killed and several others critically injured in a fire at a hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum district early on Monday, police said. The fire erupted around 5 am on the ground floor of the four-storey hotel in the temple town of Tarapith, when most of the guests were asleep, they said. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and they brought the blaze under control. The injured were taken to the Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. Sources in the hospital initially said that five people had died in the blaze. However, police later revised the toll to seven. Hotel officials claimed the fire was caused by a short circuit.
Seven Killed, Several injured in Hotel Fire in West Bengal's Tarapith
Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and they brought the blaze under control
Delhi likely to get light rain; monsoon remains active across India
IMD has forecast isolated extremely heavy rain over West Bengal and Odisha, with heavy to very heavy showers likely across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand
Five charred to death in massive fire at hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum
Five charred to death in massive fire at hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum
Bengal ex-deputy speaker found hanging at TMC office
Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a party office in Birbhum on Sunday. Police recovered a purported suicide note and are examining its contents and the circumstances surrounding his death
Two Nepalese citizens held with gold and silver by SSB along border with India
Two Nepalese citizens held with gold and silver by SSB along border with India Kolkata: Two Nepalese citizens were apprehended with undeclared gold and silver, by troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along the India-Nepal border in West Bengal, officials said. The Border Intelligence Team (BIT) of the 41st Battalion of SSB near Panitanki [] The post Two Nepalese citizens held with gold and silver by SSB along border with India appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'Dimaagi Naxal' Row Escalates | 'Vande Mataram' Row | BJP Seeks Sonia Gandhi's Apology| Punjab News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not refer to Opposition leaders as people with a Maoist mindset, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said today amid swipes by Congress leaders including P Chidambaram on the matter. In a post on X, the parliamentary affairs minister said the words dimagi Naxals referred only to those who supported Maoists and rejected the Constitution, those who stood with separatists and supported Article 370. They also referred to people who call for cutting off the Chicken's Neck to separate India's northeast from the rest of the country. Rijiju said. Chicken's Neck is the thin strip of 22-km-wide land corridor in West Bengal that links up with India's northeast. PM Narendra Modi ji didn't say Opposition leaders as Dimagi Naxals. Only following are Dimagi Naxals: 1. Who support Maoists and reject Indian Constitution. 2. Who stand with separatists & support Article 370. 4. Who want to cut chicken neck to separate North-East from India, Rijiju said in the post.
Formal child adoption remains low in J&K; CARA records 42 cases in 2025-26
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 42 children adopted through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during 2025-26, a figure substantially lower than adoption numbers reported by several major States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Rajya Sabha. The State/UT-wise data, furnished in response to a parliamentary question answered on August 12, shows that Maharashtra recorded the highest number of CARA-facilitated adoptions during the financial year, with 792 cases. Gujarat followed with 547, while Tamil Nadu recorded 501 adoptions. Karnataka accounted for 377 cases, followed by Odisha with 308 and Telangana with 307. Jammu and Kashmirs 42 adoptions were also lower than the figures reported by several northern and neighbouring States. Rajasthan recorded 172 adoptions, while Punjab reported 49, only seven more than J&K. Uttar Pradesh registered 231 cases, Haryana 68, Uttarakhand 30, Himachal Pradesh 14 and Delhi 109. Among other States, Assam recorded 186 adoptions, Kerala 170, Andhra Pradesh 140, Bihar 125 and Chhattisgarh 114. West Bengal reported 237 cases, Madhya Pradesh 221 and Jharkhand 60. The data also showed considerable variation among the northeastern States. Meghalaya and Nagaland reported 13 adoptions each, Mizoram 78, Tripura seven, Arunachal Pradesh five and Manipur four. Sikkim recorded 28 cases. Smaller Union Territories and States also reported relatively modest numbers. Goa recorded 25 adoptions, Chandigarh 18, Puducherry 15 and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 11. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu reported five cases. No adoption through CARA was recorded in Ladakh or Lakshadweep during 2025-26. Across the 36 States and Union Territories listed in the annexure, the reported number of CARA-facilitated adoptions stood at 5,022 during the financial year. J&Ks 42 cases therefore accounted for less than one per cent of the reported national total. The Ministry, however, has clarified that adoption figures should be viewed in the context of the availability of children who have been declared legally free for adoption. The waiting period for prospective adoptive parents depends not only on the number of applicants but also on the availability of legally free children and the age group preferred by prospective parents. The government is seeking to strengthen the adoption infrastructure through Mission Vatsalya. States and UTs have been advised to establish at least one Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) in every district under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022. As of July 29, 2026, 795 SAAs had been approved across the country under Mission Vatsalya. These agencies support the formal adoption process and provide residential care to adoptable children below six years of age. The adoption system has also been substantially digitised. All SAAs are required to operate through the integrated CARINGS-Mission Vatsalya platform, which facilitates digital processing of cases from referral and matching to documentation. The system also allows authorities to monitor compliance through real-time dashboards at the Central and State levels. The Ministry said District Magistrates have been empowered to issue adoption orders under the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations. Prescribed timelines have been laid down for different stakeholders, while CARA undertakes regular monitoring and follow-up with States and UT administrations to reduce delays. The Centre is also using Mission Vatsalya for awareness campaigns promoting legal adoption and foster care. Nationwide and local outreach programmes, workshops, seminars and orientation sessions are being conducted, while CARA uses print, electronic and social media platforms to spread information on legal adoption procedures.
Politics a mistake: 5-time TMC MLA, ex-deputy speaker Asish Banerjee dies by suicide
Ex-Howrah councillor Shyamal Mitra held for extortion, fraud
1.2 crore receive Ayushman cards, 80 lakh to get CM health scheme benefits
Amit Shah accuses Congress of insulting Vande Mataram; Sonia Gandhi targeted in row
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram. He demanded an apology from the party to the people and its writer. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari also called the alleged objection an insult to nationalism. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh responded by criticising Shah's past actions and ideology. Ramesh stated Shah's demand aims to divert attention from current significant issues.
Shameful & devastating: Asishs death unites netas across the aisle
Annapurna benefit disbursement for 3rd instalment to begin today, distribution to go on till Fri
CM calls for Viksit Paschim Banga to realise Viksit Bharat by 2047
Reflector, Paint: KP Starts Overhauling 4k Guard Rails
Ayushman Bharat Cards Bring Hope To Beneficiaries Across State
Filmmaker Raja Sen passes away at 70
Outrage in Kolkata After Young Man Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence
Kolkata, August 16: Family members have accused the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata of negligence following the death of a young man. The incident occurred on Sunday, prompting the family to take to social media, urging West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and State Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee to investigate and reform ... Read more Outrage in Kolkata After Young Man Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence
Deadline extended but server glitch plagues LPG e-KYC
Stray-feeding row: Woman gets acid attack threat
Heavy rain likely today as low pressure intensifies
Park St to Park Circus 7-Pt to be hawker-free zone: Minister
Female power: After Calcutta Club prez, DI gets four women in nine-member GB
With last 31m concrete slab in place, Orange Line finally clears Chingrighata hurdle
Metro will cover 130 km in a few years, more riders may use e-payment: GM
Sealdah-Barasat AC local to go till Bangaon from Thurs
Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal
Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat
West Bengal News | Siliguri: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Holds Torch Rally Over Vande Mataram Row
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) held a torch rally in Siliguri, West Bengal, protesting against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi over the Vande Mataram recitation row. BJP workers raised slogans against the Congress leadership during the protest.
Siliguri: BJYM Holds Torch Rally Over Vande Mataram Row, Protests Congress Leaders
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) organised a torch rally in Siliguri, West Bengal, protesting against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi over the ongoing Vande Mataram recitation row. BJP workers raised slogans during the protest, accusing the Congress leadership of disrespecting the national song.
West Bengal paddlers dominate Under-11 boys and girls group of UTT table tennis
100 days in office: West Bengal banks on a pro-business turnaround
West Bengal's new government is betting on a pro-business approach to revive investment, but fiscal constraints and the contentious land question remain major hurdles
West Bengal Launches Ayushman Bharat Scheme Amid Political Controversy
Kolkata, August 16: The West Bengal government has officially launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and Minister Agnimitra Paul expressed her happiness regarding this initiative. She also criticized the Congress party over the Vande Mataram controversy. As of August 16, the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has commenced in West Bengal. This scheme will ... Read more West Bengal Launches Ayushman Bharat Scheme Amid Political Controversy
Man injured in assault over parking
Bhatpara shooters target businessmans home
IIT boy death: FIR after family alleges intimidation and murder
Entally PS gate locked amid late-night BJP faction feud
Ayushman Bharat, CM health scheme to cover over 1,850 hospitals in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal's Chief Minister launched integrated health schemes on Sunday. These programs will cover over 1,240 private and 627 government hospitals. Beneficiaries can now access healthcare services across the entire country. Around 80 lakh families will receive coverage under the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana. The state government will address concerns regarding reimbursement rates with private hospitals.
CM invokes Great Calcutta Killings to warn against appeasement politics
Elephant Attack Kills Woman in Jhargram; Calf Found Dead in West Midnapore
CJP volunteer's father dies after attack in Bengal
The Cockroach Janta Party on Sunday demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the alleged assault that led to the death of Janab Mafik, the father of CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal.
New Delhi, August 16: The tragic death of a volunteers father associated with the Fix the Schools campaign in West Bengal has drawn significant attention. Sourav Das, the main spokesperson for the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP), expressed deep sorrow over the incident, claiming that activists demanding improvements in government schools are being targeted. In a ... Read more Tragic Death of Volunteers Father Sparks Outrage in West Bengal
Bengal leads nation in Census self-enumeration as door-to-door survey begins
First Registration Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in West Bengal Marks New Era of Cashless Healthcare
Kolkata, August 16: The first patient registration under the Ayushman Bharat scheme was successfully completed in West Bengal on Sunday. The registration took place at the Medicare General Hospital in Kotulpur, Bankura district. This marks the beginning of a new era of cashless and accessible healthcare services for the people of the state. According to ... Read more First Registration Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in West Bengal Marks New Era of Cashless Healthcare
Odisha Ramps Up Flood Preparedness as Low Pressure Intensifies Over BoB
With a low-pressure system brewing over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengalnorth Odisha coast, Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Sunday convened a high-level review meeting to assess the states flood situation and readiness. The system is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly over [] The post Odisha Ramps Up Flood Preparedness as Low Pressure Intensifies Over BoB appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief Over the Death of Former TMC MLA Ashish Banerjee
Kolkata, August 16: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed profound sorrow on Sunday over the passing of Ashish Banerjee, a former MLA and Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly. In a post on the social media platform X, Mamata Banerjee conveyed her deep sadness and distress regarding Ashish Banerjees demise. The TMC ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief Over the Death of Former TMC MLA Ashish Banerjee
Saharanpur, August 16: The political landscape in West Bengal has intensified following the suspicious death of former Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee on Sunday. Congress MP Imran Masood has launched a scathing attack on the state government, claiming that a jungle raj has taken hold in the region. Masood stated, The level of murders and violence ... Read more Congress MP Imran Masood Criticizes West Bengal Government Following Former Deputy Speakers Mysterious Death
