West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticises Congress over Vande Mataram decision
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Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 21: Dilip Ghosh, a minister in the West Bengal government, has voiced his opinions on Congresss decision to sing only two verses of Vande Mataram, Rahul Gandhis statements regarding OBCs, the incident at Jadavpur University, and Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Bengal. Regarding Congresss insistence on singing just two verses of ... Read more Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh
HM Amit Shah to lay foundation for SSB projects, interact with soldiers in Siliguri today
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend a series of programmes in Siliguri on Friday as part of his three-day visit to West Bengal, with the days agenda focused on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), border security and awareness about Indias new criminal laws. Shah will visit the []
Amit Shah to Launch SSB Projects and Engage with Soldiers in Siliguri
New Delhi, August 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to participate in several events in Siliguri during his three-day visit to West Bengal. The agenda for the day will focus on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), border security, and raising awareness about Indias new criminal laws. On Friday, Shah will visit the SSB ... Read more Amit Shah to Launch SSB Projects and Engage with Soldiers in Siliguri
HC requests SIR appellate tribunal to decide Saudi resident
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, August 20, requested the SIR appellate tribunal to decide an appeal by a man from West Bengal working in Saudi Arabia, whose name was allegedly deleted from the voter list during the electoral roll revision exercise. Counsel for the petitioner stated that he works as a driver in 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 .
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
16 hotels shut down in fire zone, 13 others get notices
Violence & vandalism rock JU, right-wing mob enters at night
Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal
West Bengal should rebuild its crumbling, hazardous infrastructure
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2 friends, 2 fates: The dinner meet that never happened
Nehru Childrens Museum To Resume Activity Classes For Kids From Aug 22
8+7+2+2 formula behind 9 deaths in Free School Street hotel fire
RG Kar missing patients body found in cop morgue
Edu department snakebite show-cause to school, girl returns home
Lucky escape: Shikha Inn regular survives after choosing another hotel
Youth back from Ludhiana sans kidney, state orders probe
Bengal cabinet nod to Anti-Terrorist Squad, Anti-Narcotics Task Force in security overhaul
Health dept seeks declaration from pvt blood banks on following all rules
Armed robbers loot Rs 1.3 cr from Posta office
TTE arrested for harassing dance students
Nearly 90% of hotels are operating without fire safety clearances
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Homeless residents seek shelter with friends, kin
BJP man accused in sweet shop row held in fraud case
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Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 20: Officials from Eastern Railway conducted surprise inspections of licensed food stalls at major stations under their jurisdiction. The inspections at Howrah, Sealdah, and Malda Town stations aimed to ensure adherence to food quality and cleanliness standards. Uday Shankar Jha, the Principal Chief Commercial Manager of Eastern Railway, led a comprehensive inspection alongside ... Read more Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal
Battle of emblems: JU logo, designed by Nandalal, damaged in campus clash
Kajal resigns from zilla parishad post
Bengal STF arrests Siliguri man from Delhi over ISI-linked FICN network
Suvendu announces Rs 18L compensation for 2 deaths in flood-hit Sabang
Murder-bid FIR against 11 Left union students
Titumir Sabhagriha renamed Syama Prasad Bhavan in Barasat, sparks row
Amit Shah announces Cabinet decision to set up J-K High Court bench in Ladakh
New Delhi [India], August 20 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. He said the move will improve access to justice for people living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail legal services. In a post on X, Shah wrote, The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. He said the government is committed to the overall development of Ladakh and ensuring constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory. This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail themselves of the legal services they are entitled to. The Govt is fully committed to the all-round development of Ladakh and to ensuring constitutional safeguards, the post read. On August 5, 2019, the Centre abrogated Articles 370 and 35A, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the move, the state was reorganised into two separate Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, with a legislature and Ladakh, without a legislature. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two significant infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering connectivity and economic growth. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave the green light to four major railway multitracking projects across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu with an estimated cost of Rs 9,450 crore. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the upgradation of the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar to a four-lane standard, involving a capital investment of Rs 3,590.73 crore. (ANI)
Malda woman allegedly gang-raped and killed near Bengal-Bihar border, another injured
HC refuses to quash case against stone trader Tulu Mondal
Howrah police arrests ex-TMC councillor from UP
6-month-old baby goes missing from moving train, found alive on tracks
Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Champahati Injures Five
Kolkata, August 20: An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Champahati, located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, injured five people on Thursday. Among the injured, two individuals are in critical condition; they have been identified as Padmarani Naskar (52) and Abbas Ghazi. According to police reports, all injured were initially ... Read more Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Champahati Injures Five
1,761 human deaths, 753 elephant deaths in Bengal in 25 years: Study
Tarakeswar civic body ex-chief arrested after weeks on run, granted bail
HC extends stay on demolition of Abhisheks Amtala office
60 restaurants from Bengal at NRAI summit
Five injured in blast at firecracker factory in West Bengal
A blast occurred at a firecracker unit in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. Five individuals sustained injuries following the explosion at the Champahati area factory. A subsequent fire engulfed the unit, producing thick smoke visible to locals. Fire brigade teams promptly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. An investigation is currently underway to determine the blast's exact cause.
5 injured in blast at firecracker factory in Bengal's South 24 Parganas
No fire exits, locked windows: How Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' budget hotels house patients
100 days of governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Here is a collection of articles from The Hindu as governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal complete 100 days in power
Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine
Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotels owner, Bireshwar Mitra, is still absconding, said police.
ABVP, Left-wing students clash at Kolkata's Jadavpur University; several injured | VIDEO
Tensions erupted at the Jadavpur University in West Bengal's capital Kolkata following a clash between supporters and members of Left-wing organisations and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), causing injuries to several students.
Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the state, during which he will attend programmes related to border security, interact with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel and chair review meetings, officials said. Shah will arrive at Bagdogra airport from 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 .
Former Trinamool Leader Uttam Kundu Arrested in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 20: The police in West Bengals Hooghly district have arrested Uttam Kundu, the former head of the Tarakeswar Municipality. Authorities reported that Kundu had been on the run for some time. Uttam Kundu is currently associated with the Ritabrata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress. He faces multiple charges, including corruption and extortion. ... Read more Former Trinamool Leader Uttam Kundu Arrested in West Bengal
West Bengal Court issues arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for repeated non-appearance
A court in West Bengals Nadia district on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra after she repeatedly failed to appear before it in an alleged hate speech case despite being served summons. The 3rd Judicial Magistrate at Krishnanagar directed immediate issuance of the warrant and fixed August 28, 2026, for [] The post West Bengal Court issues arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for repeated non-appearance appeared first on India Legal .
Citizenship Rules 2026: District collectors empowered to grant citizenship
The Union Home Ministry has authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to process and grant citizenship through registration or naturalisation to eligible applicants
The MHA order is significant as the amendments to the CAA Rules, which first came into effect on March 11, 2024, have been notified after the BJP came to power in West Bengal this year
Bengal CM Adhikari thanks PM Modi for approval of crucial railway project
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of a crucial railway line project connecting Kharagpur in the state with Bhadrak in neighbouring Odisha. I convey my sincere gratitude to the Union Cabinet chaired by the Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for []
Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested
District collectors in six border states, J-K and Ladakh empowered to grant citizenship
New Delhi, Aug 20: The Union home ministry on Wednesday authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam and Tripura (except tribal areas), and Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to grant naturalised citizenship to fit and proper applicants ordinarily residing in these regions. The government notified the Citizenship (Third Amendment) Rules 2026 on Wednesday, granting district collectors in these states and UTs the authority to process citizenship-seeking applications for egistration or naturalisation. . The district collectors in these states will replace the Empowered Committees and Designated Officers that previously held these powers. In the gazette notification, the Home Ministry has authorised district collectors in these areas to eceive, scrutinise, and dispose of such applications in accordance with the laid-down parameters. The new rules apply to citizenship-seeking applicants ordinarily residing in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura, as well as the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. In Assam and Tripura, the rules specifically exclude tribal areas. The new rules designate the district collector as the competent authority to receive requests for registration or naturalisation electronically. The government has directed that all applications currently pending with those committees or District Level Committees in the specified regions be immediately transferred to the relevant collector. Upon submission, the system will generate an automated acknowledgement. The collector will then verify all submitted documents and conduct any inquiries necessary to determine the applicant's suitability. The Collector shall verify the documents submitted by the applicant, along with the application, conduct such enquiry as he considers necessary for ascertaining the suitability of the applicant, administer the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Act and satisfy himself regarding the eligibility of the applicant under section 6B, the notification said. If the collector is satisfied that an applicant is a fit and proper person, they are authorised to grant Indian citizenship directly. As part of the final steps, the collector must administer the oath of allegiance as prescribed by the Act. However, the new rules maintain strict requirements for applicants to appear in person. In case an applicant fails to appear in person to subscribe the application and take the oath of allegiance despite giving reasonable opportunities, the Collector shall reject the application, said the notified rules. The government has also rescinded previous orders except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such rescission.
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam and Tripura (except tribal areas), and Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to grant naturalised citizenship to fit and proper applicants ordinarily residing in these regions. The government notified the Citizenship (Third Amendment) Rules 2026 on Wednesday, 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 .
Mysterious Death of Elderly Woman in Asansol Leads to Police Custody of Son and Daughter-in-Law
Asansol, August 20: A suspicious death of an elderly woman occurred in Asansol, West Bengal, on Wednesday. The police have taken her younger son and daughter-in-law into custody for questioning amid suspicions of murder. The incident took place in the Kalipahari area of the Asansol South police station jurisdiction. The deceased has been identified as ... Read more Mysterious Death of Elderly Woman in Asansol Leads to Police Custody of Son and Daughter-in-Law
At least 5 from Bangladesh among 9 who choke to death in sleep in central Kolkata lodge fire
Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata: A Result of Negligence, Claims Chief Minister
Kolkata, August 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari sharply criticized the previous Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee following a tragic hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. The incident has claimed the lives of nine individuals so far. In a social media post on Wednesday, the Chief Minister attributed this ... Read more Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata: A Result of Negligence, Claims Chief Minister
No KMC building panel meet in 6 months, over 300 city realty projects stuck
Shopping day ends in nightmare as fire claims Bdeshi scribes family
E Kol school shut day after snakebite, student safe
Family runs another hotel nearby, owner at large
The anatomy of a tragedy: Nine hotels share space with offices, homes in one building
Fire tragedy latest blow to Mini Bangladesh
State drops after-hours census duty order for schoolteachers
Islampur lawyers save HC documents, huddle on terrace before rescue
Its a free-for-all on Free School Street, where violations exceed rules
Dad saves son, escapes from burning building after going back to retrieve passports
30-min wait on parapet our longest half an hour, says couple
State focus on accident response schemes
KOZYNAP Accelerates Retail Expansion with Fully Customized Sleep Solutions
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19: Building on its rapidly expanding retail and hospitality presence, KOZYNAP, one of East India's fastest emerging mattress brands, is now entering its next phase of growth, strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem while expanding its footprint across India and preparing to enter newer international markets.
Fire Brigade HQ 40m Away, Response Takes 1 Min But Alls Lost Before Help Arrives
On First Job, JKhand Teen Only Staffer To Die In Hotel Fire
Dhaka calling Kolkata: Phone calls from home wake up Bangladeshi guests to news of tragedy
Kolkata hospitals stand by Bangla patients
Bengal cabinet moves to unlock land for industrial units
State drops after-hours census duty orderfor school teachers
WBSSC, WBBSE seek SC extension for teacher recruitment
Greater Logistics Efficiency: PM Modi On New Railway, Highway Projects
PM Modi said a major boost has been given to railway infrastructure and connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Rs 2 lakh aid given to kin of 5 killed in
Shillong, Aug 19:The State government on Wednesday handed over Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia each to the families of five Meghalaya residents who died in a hotel fire near Tarapith Temple in West Bengal. The cheques were given by Border Areas Development Minister Brening A. Sangma at the victims residence in Dalu, West Garo Hills, in [] The post Rs 2 lakh aid given to kin of 5 killed inWest Bengal hotel fire first appeared on Highland Post .
5-member fire audit panel, SIT formed
Malda hospital worker alleges rape by supervisor
