Two labourers die as attic collapses on 13th floor of Bellandur construction site
BENGALURU: Two labourers from West Bengal died after the attic collapsed on the 13th floor of an under-construction building in Bellandur police station limits on Friday. According to the police, around 3.30 pm, about 10 labourers were working on the 13th floor when the attic of the balcony collapsed. Two of the workers fell from the structure and sustained severe injuries. Even though they were rushed to a hospital but succumbed to their injuries later. The deceased are Amir Hussain (33) and Mumtaz Ali Molla (28), both natives of Sonpur in West Bengal. They were staying in a shed at the construction site. Based on a complaint, a case has been registered against Imperial Build Tech Private Limited and the site engineers, who had taken up the contract work for DNR Arista. The police said the construction company failed to take necessary precautionary measures, which led to the deaths of the workers. Six accused have been secured and are being questioned, and further investigation is ongoing.
Three arrested in connection with 'gang rape' of medical college student in Bengal
Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang rape of a private medical college student in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district. The incident occurred on Friday night in Durgapur when the second-year student, from Odisha, was out for dinner. The student is receiving medical treatment and has provided a statement to the police.
Three arrested in connection with gang rape of medical college student in Bengal's Durgapur
The West Bengal police have arrested three men in connection with the gang-rape of a second-year medical student on the premises of a private medical college in Durgapur , reported PTI citing police sources. Two other accused remain at large. The identities of the three arrested accused were yet to be disclosed by the police. We have arrested three persons in connection with the case. They are being questioned. This is a very sensitive case and we will give out further details later, the police officer told the news agency. The student is undergoing treatment at the hospital itself and has given her statement to the police. The incident took place late Friday evening near Shobhapur in Durgapur, roughly 170 km from Kolkata. The survivor, a native of Jaleswar in Odisha, was allegedly dragged to a secluded spot behind the hospital building and raped after stepping out of the campus around 8:30 pm with a male friend. Police were alerted immediately and rushed to the scene, launching an investigation. The student is now under medical supervision following a hospital examination. Authorities are questioning several individuals, including staff members of the medical college and the male friend who accompanied the student. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage and the campuss security arrangements. The case has evoked comparisons to the 2024 RG Kar Medical College tragedy, in which a junior doctor was raped and murdered, sparking widespread protests across the state. The West Bengal Doctors Front (WBDF) condemned the assault, describing it as a chilling reminder of the continued vulnerability of women even within educational institutions. The group called for swift justice and urged the Chief Justice of India to order a judicial inquiry. CM Majhi condemns gang-rape of Odisha medical student in Durgapur, urges WB govt for swift action Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi expressed deep concern over the incident. In an X post in Odia, he stated, I have instructed senior officials to coordinate with the West Bengal government and ensure all necessary assistance is provided to the victims family. He also urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to take exemplary action against those responsible. The BJP seized on the case to launch a political attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. Amit Malviya, BJP IT cell chief, said on X: West Bengal is not safe for women. Until the TMC is held accountable, women across the state will continue to live in fear. Mamata Banerjee must go in 2026. West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja responded by accusing the BJP of politicising a sensitive matter. Is there any space for politics here? Where were these voices when girls in Odisha set themselves on fire, or during the Manipur unrest, or when female athletes protested at Jantar Mantar? The police have already begun investigating. BJP should shut down its shop in Bengal, Panja said.
3 Arrested Over Medical Student's Gang Rape In Bengal's Durgapur
Three people have been arrested over the alleged gang-rape of a second-year MBBS student from Odisha near aprivate medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur.
Out with friends for dinner, medical student gang-raped in West Bengal
The incident occurred outside a private medical college campus in Durgapur on Friday night when the second-year student went out with one of her friends for dinner, her family members said
'She is in stable condition, action will be taken': SDO Durgapur after meeting gangrape survivor
A medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped in Durgapur. Deputy Magistrate Ranjana Roy stated the victim is stable and receiving support. The victim's father described the incident where a classmate abandoned her. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi condemned the act and urged West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for swift action. Officials are coordinating assistance for the victim's family.
Trinamool claims Tamil Nadus new outreach scheme inspired by Bengal initiative
Party says Tamil Nadus Namma Ooru, Namma Arasu modelled on West Bengals Amader Para, Amader Samadhan participatory governance programme
WBSSC Group C D recruitment 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has announced 8,477 vacancies under the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 for Group C (Clerk) and Group D (Peon, Laboratory Attendant, Night Guard, etc.) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from November 3, 2025, to December 3, 2025, at westbengalssc.com. The selection process includes a written exam, skill test (if applicable), and document verification. Application fees and age limits vary by category, as outlined in the official short notification.
West Bengal records highest number of crimes committed by foreigners: NCRB data
This data assumes significance amidst ongoing political developments in the State, with the Opposition in West Bengal alleging a high degree of infiltration by Bangladeshi nationals and making that their poll plank for next years Assembly election
West Bengal Durgapur rape case: BJP hits out at Mamata govt, calls state a 'safe haven for rapists'
A medical student from Odisha was allegedly gang-raped in Durgapur, West Bengal, sparking strong criticism from the BJP against the state government's handling of women's safety. Protests erupted as the victim receives treatment, with authorities investigating the abduction and assault.
West Bengal Congress constitutes committee to safeguard of voting rights, citizenship
Constituted amidst reports of an impending Special Intensive Revision of the States electoral rolls, the committee will coordinate the partys activities surrounding the SIR as well as citizenship matters such as the National Register of Citizens and the Citizenship Amendment Act
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Odisha CM condemns West Bengal gang-rape incident involving medical student from State, urges action
CM Majhi also instructed senior officials to contact the West Bengal government and take necessary steps
After RG Kar horror, 23-year-old MBBS student gang-raped near private college in West Bengal
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NBFCs, NBFC-MFIs contribute 86 pc of microfinance client base: Report
NBFCs and NBFC-MFIs are central to India's microfinance sector. They serve most clients and hold the largest loan portfolio. This sector is vital for financial inclusion, helping millions access credit. Recent controls have impacted growth, but a better performance is anticipated this fiscal year. Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Karnataka lead in micro-lending.
Out With Friend, Medical Student Gang-Raped Near Private College In Bengal
A second-year MBBS student from Odisha was gang-raped near a private medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur on Friday night.
Medical student from Odisha gang-raped in West Bengal
The mother alleged that her daughter was gang-raped around 10 p.m. on October 10 when she went out of the college campus with one of her friends for dinner
Medical student from Odisha 'gang-raped' in West Bengal
KOLKATA: A medical college student from Odisha was allegedly raped by unidentified men in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred outside the private medical college campus in Durgapur on Friday night when the second-year student went out with one of her friends for dinner, her family members said. The medical student, from Jaleswar in Odisha, is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital, a police officer said. Based on a complaint lodged by the family members of the medical student, we have started an investigation, he said. Talking to reporters, the parents of the student said they reached Durgapur this morning after getting a call from friends of their daughter. The mother alleged that her daughter was gang-raped late Friday night after leaving the college campus for dinner with a friend. According to the student's father, the family received a phone call from her friends informing them about the incident. We arrived this morning and filed a police complaint. We chose this college for its strong academic reputation, hoping to provide our daughter with the best opportunities, he said.
CRPF head constable martyred in Jharkhand IED blast, two colleagues critically injured
RANCHI: CRPF Head Constable Mahendra Laskar, who got injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's Chaibasa late in the evening on Friday, succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Notably, three CRPF personnel, including the Head Constable, were injured in the Maoist attack. CRPF Battalion Inspector Kaushal Kumar Mishra and Sub-Inspector Ramchandra Gogi were also critically injured in the blast and are undergoing treatment at the hospital in Rourkela. Head Constable Mahendra Laskar, who got martyred in the incident, was a resident of Nagaon in Assam. His body is being brought to Ranchi, where a final salute will be given to him at the CRPF camp after the post-mortem. Notably, the CPI (Maoists) have declared the observance of a Resistance Week from October 8 to 14 to mobilize support and register opposition to the ongoing campaign by the security forces in the five states. They have also announced a Band on October 15 against the alleged suppression by the security forces in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Chhattisgarh. As per the information provided by Jharkhand Police Headquarters, three personnel of CRPF 60 Battalion, including an Inspector, were injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in the Saranda Jungles under Manoharpur Block of Chaibasa late in the evening on Friday. Head Constable Mahendra Laskar was martyred while undergoing treatment hours after the incident, they said. Chaibasa SP Amit Renu informed that two IED blasts took place during an anti-Maoist operation conducted by security forces in Saranda. Three CRPF personnel, including an Inspector, were injured and admitted to Rourkela Hospital in Odisha for treatment. IG Operations and Jharkhand Police spokesperson Dr. Michael Raj confirmed that CRPF Head Constable Mahendra Laskar, who was injured in the IED blast triggered by Maoists, succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Notably, three security personnel have been martyred and nine others seriously injured in IED blasts triggered by Maoists since March this year. Sunil Kumar Singh, a CRPF battalion sub-inspector, was martyred in a blast in Chota Nagpur, Saranda, on March 22, while Sunil Dhan, a Jharkhand Jaguar jawan, was martyred in a blast on April 12. Mahendra Laskar of the CRPF was martyred on Friday, October 11.
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of threatening violence over WB electoral roll revision
NEW DELHI: A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a strong remark against the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, the BJP on Friday accused the CM of threatening that the state would face riots and violence if the Election Commission (EC) proceeds with the exercise. The EC is learnt to have decided in principle to conduct the SIR in West Bengal and other states scheduled to go to assembly polls next year. Banerjee has alleged that her officials were being threatened even before the announcement of the assembly poll dates. Banerjee accused the BJP of playing with fire in the name of SIR. She also warned that any attempt to tamper with the voter list would amount to a betrayal of democracy. Hitting back, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said Banerjees comments on the SIR were shocking. She said if SIR is conducted, there will be riots and other consequences in Bengal which will be horrifying. This means Mamata ji is threatening that if a constitutional process starts in Bengal, she will engineer riots and terrible consequences, the BJP MP said. Patra described Banerjees remarks as irresponsible and questioned whether she considered herself above the Constitution and entitled to take the law into her own hands to secure votes from illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators who are not entitled to vote in India. Mamata Banerjee, its your arrogance that you consider yourself above the Constitution and the countrys judicial system. Remember, you cannot be bigger than the Baba Saheb Ambedkars Constitution, no matter how many times you have served as a CM, he said. Patra alleged that Banerjee has instigated unrest in West Bengal through recent attacks on BJP leaders, including partys tribal MP Khagen Murmu.
Senior Women's NFC for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy
br br B Lynda Kom dazzles yet again as Manipur rout Uttar Pradesh 4 0, set up semi final date with Tamil Nadu B br br Lynda Serto Kom scored twice to fashion Manipur a 4 0 win over Uttar Pradesh in the ultimate league match of the 30th Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2025 26 Final Round Group B The win at RKM Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, in Chhattisgarh this afternoon earned Manipur the top position in the Group B table Both teams had already qualified for the semi finals on October 8 by registering three wins apiece Lynda Kom, who had already amassed 5 final round goals in two previous matches, extended her scoring spree to score two goals 33', 39' in the rapid fire fashion and gave Manipur a 2 0 advantage till the break against Uttar Pradesh Lynda Kom scored the opener with a clinical header in the 33rd minute by connecting a well measured cross from Remi Thokchom from the right flank before capitalising on a deflection to double the lead after 39 minutes Nongmaithem Ratanbala piled further pressure on Uttar Pradesh by scoring the third goal for Manipur at the stroke of the hour mark as she executed a give and go move with Dangmei Grace before cracking a powerful shot to send the ball into the top corner from outside the box Dangmei Grace, who have scored four goals in the previous three final round matches and was at the centre of the Manipur attack, netted the decisive goal in the 69th minute by intercepting a clearance ball at the left edge of the Uttar Pradesh box before curling home the ball into the top far comer In a dead rubber Group B match staged earlier in the day at the same venue, Haryana crushed Punjab by 7 3 goals Semi final br Group A winners West Bengal will square off against Group B runners up Uttar Pradesh in the first semi final match on October 13 from 8 30 am at the same venue before Group B leaders Manipur take on Group A runners up Tamil Nadu in the semi final clash from 3 pm Source The Sangai Express
Suvendu Adhikari also demanded that by Monday, the Chief Minister must submit proof of the corruption allegations that she levelled against the CEO, and the complaints of the electoral officers who were allegedly intimidated
SIR will be conducted in every state, no reason for TMC to get jittery over it in Bengal: Sukanta
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will happen in all states. He urged the ruling TMC in West Bengal not to be anxious about the process. Majumdar also suggested the Election Commission should consider Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent comments regarding the voter list revision exercise.
Uttarakhand tops Himalayan states in illegal arms cases: NCRB report
DEHRADUN: The serene image of Uttarakhand is sharply contrasted by alarming crime statistics, with the state leading Himalayan regions in cases related to illegal arms possession. A recent report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for the year 2023 has brought this unsettling reality to the forefront. According to the NCRB data, a staggering 1,767 cases were registered against individuals in Uttarakhand for possessing arms in 2023. Of these seizures, 1,184 weapons were found to be illegal, while only four legal firearms were recovered in these specific registered instances. This places Uttarakhand seventh nationally in the overall count of arms possession cases. It seems that possessing firearms, both legal and illegal, is increasingly being treated as a hobby by some residents of this Himalayan state, noted a senior police official familiar with the report's findings. The trend is further complicated by the open display of weaponry. In districts like Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar, instances of firing weapons over trivial disputes are surfacing, sometimes even being circulated on social media. Police efforts, however, are noted; in 2023 alone, authorities filed charges against 1,767 individuals under the Arms Act. Crucially, the report indicates that illegal firearms are heavily implicated in serious crimes. The majority of recovered illegal weapons were linked to violent offenses, including murders and attempts to cause grievous hurt, the report states. Beyond arms possession, the state has also seen a rise in violent crimes. Registered incidents of homicide, robbery, and kidnapping rose from 3,162 in 2021 to 3,923 in 2022, settling slightly lower at 3,570 in 2023. A significant concern remains the judicial backlog, with police filing chargesheets in only 58 percent of the 2023 cases, leaving many pending investigation closure. Udham Singh Nagar, particularly sensitive regarding crime, is reportedly a hub for this illicit trade, with police and STF units frequently busting illegal arms manufacturing units in nearby Terai forests, often sourcing supplies from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh areas. Responding to the findings, Uttarakhand Police Spokesperson Dr. Nilesh Anand Bharane affirmed a strict stance. Police action against illegal arms holders is ongoing. Miscreancy will not be tolerated in the state. Whoever the criminal, their rightful place will always be behind bars. State | Cases under Arms Act | Seized illegal firearms Himachal Pradesh | 24 | 04 Uttarakhand | 1764 | 1184 West Bengal | 1349 | 1337 Arunachal Pradesh | 15 | 10 Nagaland | 74 | 73 Manipur | 89 | 81 Mizoram | 29 | 25 Tripura | 06 | 05 Meghalaya | 09 | 06
BJP accuses Mamata of issuing threats of engineering riots if SIR launched in Bengal
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing her of threats that there will be iots and violence in the state if the Election Commission starts the process. This came a day after Banerjee launched a blistering attack on the poll panel, alleging that its officials were hreatening officers of her government and acting under political influence even before the announcement of assembly poll dates. She also asserted that the BJP was playing with fire in the name of the SIR of electoral rolls, and warned that any attempt to tamper with the voter list would be tantamount to etrayal of democracy. Reacting sharply, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said the way Mamata Banerjee commented on the SIR by the EC is shocking and a matter of concern. She said if SIR is conducted, there will be riots and several other consequences in Bengal which will be horrifying This means Mamata ji is threatening that if a constitutional process starts in Bengal, she will engineer riots and terrible consequences, the BJP MP told reporters here. Patra termed Banerjee's remarks as irresponsible and asked her if she considers herself above the Constitution and can take the law into her hands to go to the extent of engineering riots and bloodshed in the state for votes of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators who are not entitled to participate in the elections in India. Mamata Banerjee, it's your arrogance that you consider yourself above the Constitution of India and the country's judicial system. Remember, you can not be bigger than the Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Constitution, no matter how many times you have served as a CM or PM, he said. Patra alleged that Banerjee has already started a riot in West Bengal with recent attacks on the BJP leaders, including the party's tribal MP Khagen Murmu. You have started the riot, we will stop it democratically. The TMC will lose and the BJP will win (in the upcoming elections), he said.
Opinion: Opinion | The Ghost of Noakhali Still Haunts Bengal - By Amit Malviya
Until remembrance replaces crafty denial and truth replaces deceit, West Bengal shall remain trapped in the cyclical atavism of its own unacknowledged history.
19 Arrested For Illegal Sand Mining In Bengal after BJP MLA-Worker Clash
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EC may roll out all-India SIR in phases, beginning with states where polls due next year
The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with states where assembly elections are due in 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Invasive pest threatens Himachal beekeeping industry
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The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released admit cards for JECA, JELET, and JENPAS-UG for the 2025 session. JELET and JENPAS-UG exams are scheduled for October 18, 2025, with JECA on October 19, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from wbjeeb.nic.in.
WBJEE releases JECA, JELET and JENPAS admit cards 2025: Check direct link to download here
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released admit cards for JECA, JELET, and JENPAS-UG 2025. Candidates can download them from wbjeeb.nic.in using their application number and password. JELET and JENPAS-UG will be held on October 18, followed by JECA on October 19. Admit cards and valid photo ID are mandatory for entry.
ED raids 12 places in West Bengal, Telangana, Gujarat in Rs 2,700 crore bank fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 12 locations across West Bengal, Telangana, and Gujarat in a Rs 2,700 crore bank fraud case. Raids are underway at 10 places in Kolkata, one in Hyderabad, and one in Ahmedabad. The operation aims to trace alleged diversion of bank funds and identify beneficiaries linked to a jewellery firm.
'Let SIR happen first, then NRC will happen': WB BJP leader Rahul Sinha hits back at Mamata Banerjee
BJP leader Rahul Sinha criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and NRC, alleging her party wins by sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators. Sinha asserted that SIR aims to purify voter lists, not remove genuine voters, and that NRC will be implemented despite Banerjee's opposition.
Jobs scam: Bengal minister Sujit Bose's property among six Kolkata locations raided by ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched six locations in Kolkata, including West Bengal minister Sujit Bose's residence, as part of an investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities in a civic organisation. Raids also targeted former officials of the South Dum Dum Municipality, aiming to gather corruption-related documents. This follows a previous raid and questioning of Minister Bose in January 2024.
Municipality recruitment scam: ED raids West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose's residence, 10 other places
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The Bharatiya Janata Party criticises West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing electoral roll revisions. BJP leaders accuse Banerjee of inciting communal riots and protecting illegal voters. Banerjee warns of public outrage against the BJP's actions. She also criticises Union Home Minister Amit Shah, comparing him to a historical traitor.
Coldrif cough syrup banned in Bengal after child deaths linked to it in Madhya Pradesh
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SIR in Bengal: ECI officials clear doubts raised by BLOs on Aadhaar
Kolkata: The members of the Central team of the Election Commission of India (ECI), who are on a two-day visit to West Bengal to review the preparedness of the special intensive revision (SIR) in the state, on Thursday, cleared the doubts raised by the booth-level officers (BLOs) regarding treatment of Aadhaar cards in the revision 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 .
Mamata says EC officials threatening West Bengal govt. officers
CM says there are attempts to conduct a National Register of Citizens in the garb of SIR in the State
Stay Within Limits: Mamata Banerjee Targets State's Poll Body Chief
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent out a stern message to the state's chief poll officer Manoj Agarwal on Thursday, saying he should stay within his limits.
EC officials threatening Bengal govt officers: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission, alleging that its officials were threatening officers of her government and acting under political influence even before the announcement of assembly poll dates. She also asserted that the BJP was playing with fire in the name of the 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 .
SIR in Bengal may lead to deletion of 1.2 crore illegal voters: Union minister
Bongaon: Union minister and BJP MP Shantanu Thakur on Thursday claimed that around 1.2 crore illegal voters could be removed from West Bengals electoral rolls through the ECs special intensive revision (SIR), drawing a sharp rebuttal from the Trinamool Congress, which warned the move would mostly hurt Matua refugees. Speaking at a Vijaya Sammilani event 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 Police arrest five accused in attack on BJP MP, MLA in flood-hit Jalpaiguri
Meanwhile, two petitions were filed at the Calcutta High Court urging a probe by central agencies into the attack
Suspect in burglary case at doctors in Kozhikode house nabbed
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No valid voter will be dropped during SIR in Bengal, says EC
The Election Commission assured that no legitimate voter will be removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, countering claims of mass deletions. Officials were instructed to perform duties without fear or political pressure, emphasizing strict adherence to legal guidelines. The EC will decide the revision dates, not the state.
SIR in Bengal may lead to deletion of 1.2 crore 'illegal voters': Union minister Shantanu Thakur
A Union minister claims 1.2 crore illegal voters may be removed from West Bengal's voter list. The Trinamool Congress warns this special revision will primarily affect Matua refugees. The move has become a political flashpoint ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. Both parties are vying for the Matua community's significant electoral influence.
Govt to award people who risked lives during rescue operations in North Bengal disaster
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West Bengal: Two arrested in connection with attack against BJP leaders
Jalpaiguri Police arrested two men, Shahanoor Alam and Tofail Hossain, for their alleged role in the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh in North Bengal. BJP leaders called the arrests an eyewash, demanding strict action and invoking the SC/ST Atrocities Act against the attackers
SIR in West Bengal: EC sets 7-day deadline for voter list mapping
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Severe weather disruptions, including heavy rainfall, landslides, and thunderstorms, have led to unexpected school closures across India in October 2025. States like West Bengal, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu have declared holidays, with conditions continuing to affect school reopening.
Trinamool takes fight to Tripura: Delegation visits Agartala party office vandalised by BJP
Delegation stranded at Agartala airport after convoy allegedly held back; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses double-engine BJP government in Tripura of restraining their movement
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and alleged that he acts like acting PM. She warned PM Modi of a 'Mir Jafar' betrayal by Amit Shah.
EC reviews West Bengal's readiness for SIR
An Election Commission of India team visited West Bengal to review Special Intensive Revision preparedness. Officials met with election officers to discuss various aspects of the process. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of politically influencing the revision. She questioned the timing of the process during the festive season.
W.B. Governor meets President says law and order in the State is being strangulated
Speaking to media persons in Delhi, Dr. Bose evaded questions on the imposition of President Rule under Article 356 in West Bengal. However, the Governor added the Constitution of India has enough provisions to deal with the situation
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed exorbitant airfares from Bagdogra post-disaster, deeming it discriminatory. She questioned the unfair treatment of Bengal during a crisis, contrasting it with fare controls for Bihar's Chhath Puja. Banerjee also highlighted relief efforts and criticized the BJP-led Tripura government for obstructing a TMC delegation.
Mamata Banerjee govt ruling Bengal with 'Talibani mindset and culture': BJP
The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of ruling with a Talibani mindset and culture following recent violent attacks on its leaders. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that political violence is being institutionalized and normalized under Banerjee's watch, with the government attempting to cover up the incidents and protect those involved.
Didi Tells PM Modi: Shah To Be Your Mir Zafar One Day
These people will finish the country. I'm sorry to say this. I have seen so many governments but none of them was so arrogant and dictatorial. Bhayanak Government Ka Bhayanak Acharan (Dangerous behaviour of a dangerous government): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee
All India Trinamool Congress slams BJP over vandalism of party office in Tripura
GUWAHATI: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday slammed the BJP for its alleged involvement in the vandalism of its Tripura head office in the state capital Agartala on Tuesday evening. The AITC said under the BJPs rule, Tripura had been transformed into a theatre of terror, a place where jungle raj is the new normal and gratuitous political violence has become a tool of governance rather than an aberration. The AITC rushed a six-member delegation to BJP-ruled Tripura to take stock of the situation. The delegation met Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag to condemn the ongoing political violence and targeted intimidation in the state. The AITC alleged that Tripura Police remained silent spectators, both during the attack on the party office and when its delegation was restricted from visiting the same office on Wednesday. Our delegation condemned this misuse of state machinery to suppress democratic voices and urged the DGP to take immediate action, the AITC said. It further stated that when those in power themselves lead mobs and orchestrate violence, it is not just an attack on a political opponent, it is a direct assault on democracy. The mastermind of the Agartala vandalism is none other than Big-Flop Deb. After being unceremoniously removed from the Chief Ministers chair in 2022 and dismissed within his own party as incompetent, he has now been parachuted into Bengal as BJPs election in-charge for 2026, the AITC said, referring to Biplab Kumar Deb. Desperate to prove his worth, the AITC alleged, Deb is engineering provocation and orchestrating violence to pad up his scorecard. In Kolkata, AITC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would go to Tripura, if required. The BJP had on Tuesday taken out a rally to condemn the assault on the partys West Bengal MP Khagen Murmu, allegedly carried out by AITC workers in North Bengal recently. It was during the rally that some people perpetrated the violence.
A Trinamool Congress delegation faced alleged obstruction and denial of transport in Agartala after their party office was vandalized. Leaders staged a sit-in at the airport, accusing authorities of creating hurdles. The party claims Tripura has become a 'theatre of terror' under BJP rule, a charge the BJP denies, calling West Bengal anarchic.
24-Hour Deadline For Mamata Banerjee: Bengal Governor On BJP MP Attack
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, in an exclusive interview with NDTV'S Aishvarya Jain, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Mamata Banerjee government, warning of possible constitutional action if law and order is not restored immediately.
Mamata cautions PM, accuses Amit Shah of acting like Prime Minister
West Bengal CM questions SIR timeline; alleges external pressure behind cancellation of factory event
Mamata Banerjee hints at pressure behind Kumar Mangalam Birla skipping factory inauguration
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suggested that industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla's cancellation of his visit to inaugurate a paint factory might have been due to external pressure. Birla cited health issues for his absence from the event in Kharagpur, a decision Banerjee alluded to being influenced by a 'highly loaded virus'.
'Behaving like acting PM': Mamata Banerjee's Mir Zafar jab at Amit Shah; her advise for PM Modi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of acting like a Prime Minister and cautioned PM Modi. She criticized the central government's flood relief efforts and alleged a lack of support. Banerjee also highlighted ongoing relief and rehabilitation work in flood-affected North Bengal, promising further oversight.
Video From UP Falsely Shared as West Bengal Police Pelting Stones at Trucks
The video shows visuals from the Lodhi checkpoint in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra.
Amit Shah behaving like 'acting Prime Minister' of country, Modi should be cautious: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of acting like an acting Prime Minister. She alleged Shah is influencing the Election Commission's actions regarding electoral rolls and warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against trusting Shah too much, comparing him to Mir Zafar.
Mamata Banerjee to again visit landslide-hit Darjeeling next week
The West Bengal CM returned to Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after visiting the affected regions of North Bengal. She had met the families displaced by the calamity, and launched emergency support measures
TMC accuses BJP of 'state-sponsored terror' after Tripura party office vandalism
The TMC has accused the BJP of state-sponsored political terrorism in Tripura following the vandalism of its party office. West Bengal minister Shashi Panja alleged that police stood by as the office was ransacked, calling it certified lumpen rule and highlighting alleged hypocrisy from the BJP on democracy.
The Union Government has refuted the allegations made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the floods in North Bengal caused by rivers originating from Bhutan, stating that India is actively engaged with the Bhutanese government to manage trans-border river issues. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in response to Banerjees accusations, the Centre said it is working closely with the Government of Bhutan to address matters concerning river erosion, silt and debris deposition on riverbeds, and flash floods in West Bengal. The ministry stated that India and Bhutan have already formed a joint expert and technical committee to tackle these challenges. It also highlighted the role of existing bilateral mechanisms such as the IndiaBhutan Joint Group of Experts (JGE), Joint Technical Team (JTT), and Joint Experts Team (JET), of which officials from the West Bengal government are active members. These joint groups aim to ensure transparency and keep all stakeholders informed about ongoing efforts. Previously, Banerjee had written to the Prime Minister, urging the formation of an IndoBhutan River Commission to manage and regulate floods in Bengal. I had written to the Prime Minister advocating for this commission, warning that without it, North Bengal would continue to face consequences. Yet, I have not received any response, stated Banerjee. She also accused the Central Government of failing to provide funds for flood management. The Centre provides no funds for flood management and has even halted the Ganga Action Plan for cleaning the river. This is the level of discrimination being meted out to Bengal, said the Chief Minister. According to the Union Governments statement, the 11th JGE meeting was recently held in Paro, Bhutan, where discussions focused on eight additional rivers entering West Bengal from Bhutan including Hashimara Jhora, Jogikhola, Rokia, Dhawla Jhora, Gabur Basra, Gabur Jyoti, Pana, and Raidak (I & II). A joint study on erosion and sedimentation problems in these rivers was initiated. The Government of West Bengal has been asked to carry out the detailed study on the aforesaid to be presented during the next JTT meeting, scheduled later this year. In addition, strengthening of the hydrological observation network in Bhutan for improvement in flood forecasting on trans-border rivers on the Indian side is also being worked out, the statement further read. On the question of funding, the ministry clarified that there are no pending proposals related to flood management projects and noted that 1,290 crore has already been released to the Government of West Bengal under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP). It further underlined that under the Ganga Action Plan and Namami Gange Project, a total of 62 projects and interventions worth 5,648.52 crore have been undertaken in West Bengal. The statement concluded by noting that the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has sanctioned 31 sewerage infrastructure projects and 30 ghats and crematoria projects in the state. Additionally, a major initiative for river rejuvenation has been approved, specifically for the rejuvenation of Tolly Nullah in Kolkata.
Jharkhand on alert as Maoists call for resistance week; security tightened across the State
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Police have heightened security measures across the state, deploying armed forces at sensitive locations and along key transport corridors, following the proscribed CPI (Maoist)s announcement of a Resistance Week from Wednesday and a bandh on 15 October, a senior officer said. Inspector General (Operations) Michael Raj told PTI that 12 battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 20 units of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) have been deployed to ensure safety and law and order during the Maoist protest and bandh. Maintaining peace and security across the state is the polices top priority. We have deployed additional forces at sensitive locations, government establishments, and major transport routes, including roads and railway networks, to ensure there is no disruption to normal life, Raj said. The police are also prepared for any fallout in districts bordering Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, the senior officer added. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Jharkhand Police urged the public to ignore rumours and continue with their daily activities without fear. Citizens facing any issues are advised to immediately inform the nearest authorities. The Jharkhand Police remain vigilant and committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, Raj assured. Police sources said that continuous combing operations and recent successes, including the neutralisation and surrender of wanted Maoists, have pushed the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) movement to the brink in the state. Their presence is now limited to isolated pockets in the Saranda forest region and certain areas of Latehar and Chatra districts, the officer added.
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee visits injured BJP MP in Siliguri
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu at a private hospital in Siliguri, where he was undergoing treatment after being assaulted in Nagarkata during a visit to the flood and landslide-affected areas on Monday
Lok Sabha secretariat seeks report from MHA on BJP MP Khagen Murmu's attack in West Bengal
The Lok Sabha secretariat has requested a report from the Union home ministry concerning the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu. The incident occurred in Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri, where Murmu sustained serious injuries. Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju commented on the situation. The West Bengal government will also submit a report.
BJP Legislator Assisting Flood Relief Victims Attacked In West Bengal's Alipurduar
Manoj Kumar Oraon, the BJP legislator from Kumargram constituency in West Bengal's Alipurduar district, was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists while he reached a village under his constituency to distribute relief materials.
Govt will rebuild all bridges, houses in flood affected north Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal CM directed community kitchens to remain operational till people return to their houses and assured that once the waters recede, a thorough survey will be conducted to assess the extent of the damage
Lok Sabha Speaker has sought urgent report on attack on BJP MP, MLA attack in north Bengal: Rijiju
No one can accept people taking the law into their own hands, says the Union Minister, referring to the attack on BJP leaders visiting flood-hit areas in West Bengal
Indian exporter secures interim Bangladesh government's first 50,000 ton rice import tender
An Indian firm, Bagadiya Brothers Pvt Ltd, has won a significant international rice import tender from Bangladesh. The company will supply 50,000 tonnes of rice. This marks the first such tender awarded directly by Bangladesh's interim government. More tenders are expected, benefiting Indian rice exporters, especially from West Bengal. This development boosts demand and prices for Indian rice varieties.
Rijiju says every citizen must get security, Suvendu hints at JMB hand behind attack on BJP leaders
Union Minister Kiran Rijiju announced that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sought a report from the West Bengal government regarding attacks on BJP lawmakers, with potential Privilege Motion action for delays. Rijiju visited flood-hit areas, emphasizing citizen security amidst ongoing rescue efforts and political accusations.
Tit for tat? Now, TMC claims Tripura office 'attacked by BJP-backed goons' - video
Tensions flared as TMC accused BJP-backed goons of attacking its Tripura office, hours after BJP alleged TMC workers targeted its MPs and MLAs in West Bengal. The BJP claimed its MLA was attacked while distributing flood relief, drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Modi. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met with an affected BJP MP.
BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon was allegedly attacked by TMC workers in Alipurduar while distributing flood relief, a day after two senior BJP leaders were assaulted in Jalpaiguri. The TMC denied the allegations, claiming Oraon assaulted an elderly man first. Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks, criticizing the TMC's insensitivity and the state's law and order.
BJP MLA Manoj Oraon attacked while distributing flood relief materials
ALIPURDUAR: BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon was on Tuesday allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers while distributing flood relief materials in Alipurduar, a day after two senior BJP leaders were assaulted by a mob in adjoining Jalpaiguri district. Oraon, who sustained injuries in the incident, claimed that a group of TMC workers attacked him and his supporters when they were distributing relief items among flood-affected villagers in his constituency Kumargram. He was later taken to a hospital for treatment. While trying to help flood-hit people, I was suddenly surrounded and attacked. This is the state of democracy under the TMC, Oraon reportedly said from the hospital. The TMC, however, denied the charges and dubbed them as aseless. The charges are baseless. It was Manoj Oraon who had assaulted an aged man in his area first, a local TMC leader said. The West Bengal unit of the BJP strongly condemned the incident, accusing the ruling TMC of error politics in the state. Whenever we stand beside flood-hit people in north Bengal, the TMC unleashes its rampage! In Mamata Banerjee's rule, even showing solidarity with people in distress has become a crime! BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon, party workers, and central forces were attacked, the party posted on X along with a video of the attack. PTI , however, could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. Bengal BJP demands NIA probe into attack on party MP, MLA in Jalpaiguri, Governor visits injured leaders The TMC does not understand the language of humanity, it only understands the politics of terror. While the people of north Bengal await help amid the devastation caused by floods, the TMC remains busy spreading fear and violence. Trinamool's politics means nothing but hooliganism, lies, and hatred, the BJP said in a post on X. The BJP also shared visuals on social media showing the injured MLA being taken to the hospital and several damaged vehicles in the area. This latest attack comes barely a day after BJP MP Khagen Murmu and Siliguri MLA Sankar Ghosh were injured in an assault during relief distribution in Jalpaiguri district's Nagrakata area on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Monday criticised the TMC regime for its pathetic law and order situation, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back, accusing him of politicising a natural disaster. Large parts of north Bengal, including Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Darjeeling, have been reeling under severe floods and landslides following torrential rains over the past week, which have left at least 30 people dead and many missing.
Supreme Court defers RG Kar rape, murder case hearing till November
On January 20, a Kolkata trial court awarded convict Sanjay Roy life term imprisonment till death in the case. The heinous crime triggered nationwide outrage and prolonged protests in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee meets injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu at Siliguri hospital
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu, who is hospitalized after being assaulted in Nagarkata. Banerjee spoke with doctors and assured the MP of state government assistance, wishing him a speedy recovery. Murmu was attacked while visiting flood-affected areas, sparking a political row between the BJP and TMC.
Monitoring situation in landslide-affected north Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she is personally monitoring the situation in landslide-hit districts in the northern part of the state to provide support to the affected people. In a social media post on X, Banerjee said that every arm of the administration has been mobilised with the singular purpose 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 BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday demanded an NIA investigation into the assault on party MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh during their visit to the flood and landslide-hit Nagrakata area in Jalpaiguri district a day ago. Both Murmu and Ghosh are currently undergoing treatment at a private medical facility in Siliguri. We demand an NIA investigation into the attack on Murmu and Ghosh, the state BJP president said while addressing a press conference here. The party leaders were attacked by a mob during their visit to the flood and landslide-hit Nagrakata area in Jalpaiguri district. Bhattacharya termed the attack on Murmu, the BJP's MP from Maldaha Uttar, and Ghosh, the Siliguti MLA and the party chief whip in the West Bengal assembly, as pre-planned. He alleged that the two BJP leaders were attacked to create an atmosphere of terror and division on religious lines among people of north Bengal. Alleging that the attack was perpetrated by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas, the BJP state president claimed that the state police had not taken any action to prevent the assault. The Trinamool Congress is engineering attacks at various places to create a fear psychosis among people before the initiation of special intensive revision of electoral rolls, Bhattacharya claimed. If anyone thinks that by attacking BJP parliamentarians and legislators they can create fear among our workers, they are mistaken, Bhattacharya asserted. It is reported that, Murmu may require a surgical intervention to treat the serious facial injuries, including a fractured bone below his eye. The health condition of Murmu, who is still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital, is stable, he said. Murmu has sustained serious facial injuries, including a fractured bone below the eye. He is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU. We are evaluating his condition from time to time and found him to be stable, the official said, according to PTI . The MP may undergo a surgical intervention to treat the injuries. Our doctors are diagnosing it, he said. The health condition of Ghosh, who is also undergoing treatment at the same hospital, is stable, the official added. Meanwhile, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the two injured leaders at the hospital, according to a Raj Bhavan official said. Bose inquired about the health condition of Murmu and Ghosh, he said. The governor met the two BJP leaders in the hospital and enquired about their condition. He also spoke to the doctors and the family members of the leaders, the Raj Bhavan official said. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose meets BJP MP Khagen Murmu after he was attacked by a mob in Jalpaiguri district's Nagrakata area while visiting relief sites, in Siliguri, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Bose is in north Bengal to assess the ground situation after landslides, triggered by heavy rains, devastated parts of the Darjeeling hills and killed at least 30 people. The governor had on Monday criticised the attack on the BJP leaders and urged the authorities to ensure that law and order is maintained in the area and such incidents do not recur. (With inputs from PTI) Darjeeling landslide toll rises to 24 as rescue efforts continue amid rainfall
Jindal India commissions Rs 1,500 cr downstream steel facility in West Bengal
Jindal India has commissioned a new downstream steel facility in West Bengal, costing Rs 1,500 crore and boasting a capacity of 0.6 million tonnes. This expansion will boost the company's existing annual capacity by 60%, significantly increasing its production of coated flat products, pipe products, and crash barriers.
Congress demands Centre to declare North Bengal devastation as national disaster
State Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said an all-party meeting should be called by the West Bengal Government in this regard
Lok Sabha seeks report from Home Ministry on attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu in West Bengal
The Lok Sabha secretariat has requested a factual note from the Union Home Ministry within three days regarding the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu in West Bengal. Murmu and BJP MLA Sankar Ghosh were injured by a mob while visiting flood-hit areas in the Dooars region on Monday.
PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee clash over the attack on BJP's Khagen Murmu, Shankar Ghosh
A political storm erupted in West Bengal after BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were attacked while visiting flood-affected areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the incident, blaming the Trinamool Congress for insensitivity and poor law and order. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee retorted, accusing the PM of politicizing a natural disaster without investigation.
Over 20 injured as Bengal-bound bus overturns in Odisha
BALASORE: Over 20 people from West Bengal were injured when a bus in which they were travelling overturned on National Highway 16 in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred near Radhaballabhpur Chhak under the Simulia Police Station limits around 2 am, when the pilgrims were returning to their homes in Medinipur in the neighbouring state after visiting Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri, an officer said. Simulia Police Station inspector-in-charge SK Maharana said the bus with around 65 passengers on board overturned, and more than 20 of them sustained injuries. They were taken to community health centres at Soro and Simulia for treatment, he said. Three of them were shifted to Balasore District Headquarters Hospital as their condition was critical, he added.
Which city holds the key to Northeast India: The 'Chicken's Neck' explained
Siliguri, known as the 'Chicken's Neck' of India, is a strategically vital city that connects the northeastern states to the rest of the country. Located in West Bengal, it plays a key role in transportation, defence, trade, and tourism, making it crucial for India's connectivity and security.
Elderly woman swept away by Damodar river rescued 45 km downstream in West Bengal
KOLKATA: In what locals have described as a miraculous escape, a 65-year-old woman who was swept away by the swollen Damodar river was rescued nearly 45 km downstream in West Bengal, police said. The incident occurred at Jakta village in the Rayna area of Purba Bardhaman district, where the river was in spate following heavy rainfall and water discharge from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams, a senior police officer confirmed. Maturi Tudu had gone to bathe in the Damodar river alone. She was swept away by strong currents caused by the DVC's water release and continuous rains, the officer said. With the joint efforts of police and local villagers, Tudu was found and rescued 4550 km downstream. She was initially taken to Jamalpur Rural Hospital, where doctors noted that she had fallen ill due to prolonged exposure to water. She was later shifted to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. I went to bathe in the river on Sunday afternoon and was swept away. I somehow managed to hold onto something until villagers rescued me, Tudu recounted. Jamalpur Block Trinamool Congress president Mehemud Khan said the elderly woman was handed over to her family after police verified her identity. She survived purely by luck, he remarked.
