Bengal Police start probe against Trinamool legislator after rape complaint
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) Police in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas have started an investigation against Trinamool Congress lawmaker from Canning (Paschim), Paresh Ram Das, following a complaint of rape filed against him. A state police official said that the woman had lodged a complaint in the matter with the sub-division police officer (SDPO) of Canning, and on its basis, an investigation had been initiated by the Baruipur police. In her complaint, the woman said that after the incident took place in 2023, she attempted to register a complaint with the police then only. However, she alleged that the police then refused to entertain her complaint and, in addition, she and her family members faced harassment from the Trinamool legislator and his associates for approaching the police. Now, with the change in regime in West Bengal, she had acquired the courage to proceed in the matter again, she said. The victim alleged that Das demanded Rs 4 lakh from her husband before the 2023 panchayat elections, promising to get him a ticket for the polls. The complainant claimed that when she went to the old age home set up by the MLA to deliver the money to him, as promised by her husband, she was subjected to physical harassment. The victim alleged that after extorting Rs 4 lakh from her, the legislator locked her in her house and raped her. She also complained that even though she went to the Canning Police Station to file a complaint, no FIR was filed against the accused legislator. In addition to that, the victim complained that Das and his associates attacked her house for approaching the police. She also alleged that his associates carried out a bomb attack on her house. According to district police sources, the Canning Police Station has registered a rape case based on the woman's complaint and started an investigation in the matter. Das, however, has claimed that there was a conspiracy to tarnish his image and an attempt to implicate him in a false case.
Back-to-back attacks on Christians in Bengal reported in August
West Bengal: A Christian family was allegedly attacked by a Hindutva group while bidding farewell to a departed soul in a cemetery inside a church premises in West Bengal. The incident occurred on August 14 at St Claret Church in Sahanagar town of Purba Bardhaman district. To everyones horror, the coffin, which was lowered down 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 .
Ayodhya, Sep 6 (IANS) A fresh war of words has erupted between Hindu seers and All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi following remarks attributed to Bageshwar Dham head Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri over the cultural and religious identity of India. Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya, Peethadhishwar of Tapasvi Chhawani in Ayodhya, strongly reacted to the controversy and called for vigilance among followers of Sanatan Dharma, while asserting that religious differences should not be allowed to threaten the countrys cultural identity. The controversy stems from remarks made by Shastri during a religious discourse in Kolkata, West Bengal. Shastri was quoted as saying that the country belongs to Raghuvar and Lord Ram rather than Akbar, while adding that the Quran and the Bible are respected in India out of regard for humanity. He had maintained that attempts to erase Indian culture in order to promote Christianity or Islam would not be acceptable. Rashidi had expressed displeasure over the remarks and said that they can do the construction according to Raghuvars vision as they are in power; when his preferred people will be in power, they will change the things. The exchange is a warning sign for followers of Sanatan Dharma. There is a need to remain vigilant and formulate a strategy to protect the communitys cultural interests, Acharya alleged. We are liberal and wish well for everyone, but we will not tolerate any challenge to our very existence, Acharya said, according to the statement. The latest confrontation comes against the backdrop of a series of contentious exchanges between Rashidi and Shastri. Earlier in August, too, Rashidi drew criticism over remarks concerning participants in the Kanwar Yatra. Reports said he described people involved in alleged incidents of vandalism, attacks on police and other disorderly conduct as terrorists and drug addicts. Shastri subsequently objected to portraying the wider community of Kanwariyas in such terms, arguing that isolated acts of wrongdoing should not be used to label millions of devotees. Separately, Rashidi had also faced condemnation earlier this year over remarks that were interpreted by Hindu seers as threatening to the Hindu community. In May, several Ayodhya seers criticised him over comments concerning fear among Hindus and called for legal action. Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya was among those who publicly condemned Rashidis remarks at the time.
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The Assam Union of Working Journalists (AUWJ) has welcomed West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikaris reported announcement of health insurance coverage for journalists, a one-time Durga Pu
IMD issues heavy rain alert for Delhi, UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rain and strong winds across several parts of the country on September 6. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are likely to experience unsettled weather, with winds reaching up to 60-65 kmph in several areas.
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The ongoing strike by MBBS and BDS interns across government medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir has brought a long-simmering issue to a boil. At its core, the dispute touches on the purpose of medical internships, the historical evolution of stipends, the status of foreign medical graduates, and the question of what constitutes fair compensation. The compulsory rotatory internshipinstituted as a mandatory 12-month bridge between theoretical medical training and independent practicewas historically viewed purely as an educational extension. In the 1970s, receiving 200 per month was standard across many Indian state medical institutions. At that time, it was explicitly framed as a nominal pocket-money allowance rather than remuneration for labour, as the state bore the brunt of medical education costs, and living expenses were low. Over the decades, however, two structural shifts transformed this equation: Government tertiary care facilities now handle immense patient volumes. Interns do not merely observe; they shoulder frontline clinical dutieshandling emergency triage, night shifts, ICU monitoring, and surgical assistance for 8090 hours a week. A token sum from 1970 translates to a significant financial strain today. Protesting doctors in J&K note that their current stipend of 12,300 per month amounts to roughly 400 a dayless than the daily wage of unskilled labour in many sectors. The situation becomes even more complex when examining Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) returning from countries like Bangladesh, Iran, Russia, and former Soviet republics. After completing their degrees abroad, these students must pass the mandatory Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) / Next-STEP exam conducted by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Even after passing this rigorous exam, they are mandated to undergo 1 to 2 years of internship in recognized Indian hospitals to adapt to local clinical protocols before acquiring full registration. Historically, many states denied FMGs any stipend whatsoever, forcing them to work intensive hours without pay. Recent NMC guidelines, however, stipulate that FMGs should be paid on par with Indian graduates, but implementation across states remains highly inconsistent. The willingness of FMGs to work even under uncompensated conditions reflects the high stakes of acquiring the license required to practice or sit for NEET-PG, rather than an agreement that zero stipend is fair practice. Interns across GMC Srinagar, GMC Jammu, GMC Anantnag, and SKIMS launched an indefinite strike since 31st August this year, seeking a hike from 12,300 to 30,000 per month, citing that stipends in states like Assam, West Bengal, and Central Institutes range between 26,300 and 44,000. Health Minister Ms Sakina Itoo and the Health and Medical Education (HME) department have acknowledged the demand as genuine and inflation-justified. A government committee in 2023 had already recommended a hike to ~25,00026,300. Recent parleys between the Health Minister and intern delegations ended in a deadlock. The ministry requested a one-month window to clear the file through the Finance Department, asking interns to resume duty. However, interns have refused to call off the strike without a written government order, pointing out that similar verbal assurances and departmental proposals have bounced between the Health and Finance departments for years without implementation. From a legal, ethical, and operational perspective, several arguments define what a fair policy should look like: While internship is legally part of the degree requirement prior to full NMC registration and NEET-PG eligibility, it is also active service. Modern hospitals rely on interns as the primary workforce for routine clinical tasks and immediate triage. Compensating that labour at a baseline living standard is a matter of basic workplace fairness. Medical education and licensing standards are uniform across India under the NMC. Allowing extreme disparitieswhere an intern in one state earns 44,000 while another in a neighbouring Union Territory earns 12,300 for identical workcreates structural inequities. Young doctors at this stage have completed 4.5 years of rigorous, costly education. Expecting them to cover basic room, board, and exam prep costs on 400 a day in an inflationary environment is unsustainable. A balanced resolution requires moving away from viewing stipends as optional financial aid and recognizing them as a standardized, inflation-indexed compensation for essential frontline care during mandatory service. Prof Upendra Kaul , Medical Educationist anprof ud Founder Director of GKF
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Kolkata school teacher booked for forcing student to remove tilak
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says an FIR has been registered against the teacher for hurting religious sentiments and humiliating the student. Such things will not be allowed in Bengal, he says
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Cop drive against illegal hawkers at New Market
Family of tourists assaulted by resort staff in West Bengal over parking dispute
Family of tourists assaulted by resort staff in West Bengal over parking dispute
Rain with 40kmph wind, lightning lashes north Kolkata
Kolkata croaks its way through temp swings after viral surge onslaught
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Self-service biometric kiosk for e-visa holders at airport
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Train services normal on New Farakka Line in Bengal after over 65 hours (Lead)
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The normal train services on the repaired railways track along the New Farakka Line in West Bengal's Murshidabad district have finally become normal on Saturday night after continued disruption for more than 65 hours following a landslide along the railway tracks there two days ago. The repair work for the damaged railways tracks because of the landslide started since Thursday. However, the repair works were hindered to a great extent because of the two related hindrance factors of incessant rainfall in the area making the soil at the repair site unstable and waterlogged. Finally on Saturday morning the repair works were completed to a satisfactory level and thereafter the trial run started. The train run was completed successfully by Saturday evening following which the railway's technical officers found the track to be fit for resuming normal train services. An officer of the Indian Railway confirmed that normal train services have resumed on the New Farakka line reestablishing railways connections between South Bengal and North Bengal. Since Thursday, several long-distance trains connecting South Bengal and North Bengal were cancelled. The routes of many of the trains were also diverted. There has been no fresh rainfall in the area since Saturday morning. A 'power block' was implemented on Saturday to expedite repair work, as it was the only way to remove the collapsed railway tracks and carry out the necessary repairs. Consequently, repair work near New Farakka station progressed rapidly. Later on Saturday, the Railways conducted a trial run on the line. Work on repairing the overhead wires commenced immediately after the successful trial run and was completed smoothly by late Saturday afternoon. Shivram Maji, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway, said that train services on the line have since returned to normal. During any natural disaster, the top priorities of the Indian Railways are ensuring passenger safety, quick restoration of services, and providing assistance to affected passengers, he added. Eastern Railway officers claimed that the officers and staff engaged in the track repair process had done a commendable job considering the two related hindrance factors that incessant rainfall in the area hampered the repair progress, as the soil at the repair site remained unstable and waterlogged. The disruption also led to a sharp increase in demand for private bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri, with fares reportedly rising from around Rs 1,500 on normal days to between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 over the past few days.
Trial run on repaired New Farakka railway line successful, normal services to resume
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The trial run on the repaired railways track along the New Farakka Line in West Bengal's Murshidabad district has been successful, following which the normal train services are expected to begin from Saturday, the Eastern Railway have claimed. The repair work was successfully completed on Saturday morning following which the trial run started. Now, an insider from the Eastern Railway said that normal train services will resume from Saturday night. However, he added that it might take some more time for the train services on the tracks to be fully successful, considering that several trains have to be cancelled and routes of some trains had to be diverted following the landslides occurring on the railway tracks of the New Farakka line on Thursday morning. Following the landslides, the train services connecting South Bengal to North Bengal were severely disrupted in the last couple of days. Shivram Majhi, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway, said that repair work on the tracks damaged by the landslide had been completed and the train services are expected to return to normal by Saturday night. However, the exact time when trains will begin running according to the scheduled timetable has not yet been confirmed. Eastern Railway officers claimed that the officers and staff engaged in the track repair process had done a commendable job considering the two related hindrance factors that incessant rainfall in the area hampered the repair progress, as the soil at the repair site remained unstable and waterlogged. It is learnt that like Thursday and Friday, numerous trains have been cancelled on Saturday as well, while several others are being diverted. The state government is arranging food and water for stranded passengers, and additional buses are being operated across North and South Bengal. Despite these measures, the difficulties faced by a large number of passengers remain unresolved. The disruption also led to a sharp increase in demand for private bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri, with fares reportedly rising from around Rs 1,500 on normal days to between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 over the past few days.
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West Bengals Minister Agnimitra Paul emphasizes the governments commitment to eradicating dengue and transparent reporting of cases. West Bengal Government Aims to Eradicate Dengue, Ensures Transparency in Reporting Cases
West Bengal Launches Merit Scholarship Scheme to Empower Youth
West Bengals new scholarship initiative aims to empower talented youth by providing financial support for higher education. West Bengal Launches Merit Scholarship Scheme to Empower Youth
Tripura blockade delays BSF jawan on way to ailing father
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4: Imagine six-year-old children, barely out of kindergarten, bent forward under a bag weighing nearly a quarter of their own body weight. This isn't a hypothetical scenario. It is a crisis in plain sight, a reality for millions of Indian schoolchildren - and a health concern that Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has now thrust into the national spotlight.
Congress, BJP and JD(S) argue that thetight window between the issue of a notice and the hearing leaves them with little time to identify voters, inform them, or make arrangements for those who are not in live outside the State
West Bengal Plans Grand International Celebration for Durga Puja to Boost Cultural Tourism
West Bengals government is set to elevate Durga Puja to an international level, promoting cultural tourism through grand celebrations. West Bengal Plans Grand International Celebration for Durga Puja to Boost Cultural Tourism
West Bengal CM Commits to Revitalize Education Aligned with Swami Vivekanandas Vision
West Bengals CM Suvendu Adhikari pledges to reform the education system, focusing on character-building and self-reliance, inspired by Swami Vivekananda. West Bengal CM Commits to Revitalize Education Aligned with Swami Vivekanandas Vision
West Bengal Chief Minister Commits to Revitalize Education System in Swami Vivekanandas Vision
West Bengals CM vows to align the education system with Swami Vivekanandas principles, focusing on character-building and self-reliance. West Bengal Chief Minister Commits to Revitalize Education System in Swami Vivekanandas Vision
Sanjay Raut Questions RSSs Plan to Open 1,000 Schools in West Bengal
Sanjay Raut criticizes the RSSs initiative to open schools in West Bengal, questioning the governments role in education. Sanjay Raut Questions RSSs Plan to Open 1,000 Schools in West Bengal
SuvenduAdhikariunveils new West Bengal tourism logo; faces criticism
CM says 500 crore allotted for State tourism in this fiscal year; pushes for better tourism infrastructure development to attract tourists
SuvenduAdhikariunveils new West Bengal tourism logo; faces criticism
CM says 500 crore allotted for State tourism in this fiscal year; pushes for better tourism infrastructure development to attract tourists
Cant ask mosquitoes not to bite: Bengal Ministers remark sparks criticism
There has been an outbreak of vector borne disease particularly dengue in West Bengal with over 4000 cases of dengue infection being reported and seven deaths over the past few weeks.
Heroin worth 9 lakh seized, West Bengal native held in Hyderabad
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Weather today September 5: IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain on September 5 across East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, driven by a quasi-stationary low pressure system over north Madhya Pradesh and south Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh face additional flash flood risk warnings.
Jitendra Singh felicitates winners of International Earth Science Olympiad 2026
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday felicitated the winners of the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 and said the government remains committed to empowering the youth through student-centric outreach programmes. Held from August 20 to 27 in Italy, the competition witnessed the participation of 39 countries. India secured a historic haul of nine medals comprising four gold, three silver, and two bronze medals across different categories. During the meeting, Singh highlighted that the government remains deeply committed to empowering the youth through student-centric outreach programmes and fostering foundational scientific temperament, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The felicitation ceremony was of Team India school children, the winners of the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 was held at a special appreciation and motivation meeting held at Prithvi Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Dr Jitendra Singh hailed the extraordinary milestone and expressed immense pride in the young achievers, congratulating the winners, their proud parents, and their respective schools for bringing global laurels to the nation. He highlighted the Ministrys vision and said the government remains deeply committed to empowering youth through student-centric outreach programs, fostering foundational scientific temperament, and encouraging young minds to explore Earth System Science. Indian student delegates delivered their best-ever performance at the 19th IESO, held under the aegis of the International Geoscience Organisation in Turin, Italy, from August 20 to 27, 2026. Competing against participants from 39 countries, Team India secured a historic haul of nine medalscomprising 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medalsacross Written and Practical examinations, International Team Field Investigation (ITFI), and Earth Science Project (ESP) categories. The stellar medalists who made the country proud include Soumik Mandal (DAV Model School, Durgapur, West Bengal) with two Gold, one Silver (Stood 3rd in the overall global ranking among 39 countries), Aaron Maiti (DAV Model School, IIT-KGP, West Bengal) with one Gold and Bronze each, Riddhi Ranjan (Gyan Asthali International School, Patna, Bihar) who won one Gold and one Silver, Md Ehtesham Rizwi Bihar (JNV) who won one Silver and one Bronze. Secretary Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar also joined in commending the contingent and praised the students and mentors for recording Indias highest-ever medal tally in the competitions history. Rigorous National Selection & Training Pipeline preceded the participation in the prestigious Olympiad. The journey to international victory reflects structured national backing. Fully supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) under its Outreach and Awareness program, the Earth Science Olympiad begins with an all-India testfacilitated by the Geological Society of India (GSI)which saw approximately 17,800 students appear across 500 centers nationwide. The top 25 meritorious students underwent an intensive three-week training camp in June 2026 at M.S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat, conducted as desired by the Union Minister to rotate camp locations across different regions of the country. Through flagship initiatives like the IESO, alongside major national missions such as the Deep Ocean Mission, Mission Mausam, and PRITHVI, the Ministry of Earth Sciences continues to build robust public scientific awareness and inspire the next generation of geoscientists and researchers.
West Bengal CID Files Charges Against Former TMC MLA in Land Grab Case
The West Bengal CID has filed a chargesheet against former TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra and others in a major land grab case. West Bengal CID Files Charges Against Former TMC MLA in Land Grab Case
The CPI(M) in West Bengal is implementing a new strategy for candidate selection in the upcoming municipal elections, emphasizing local decision-making. CPI(M) Adopts New Strategy for Candidate Selection Ahead of Upcoming Municipal Elections in West Bengal
West Bengal fire department orders vacating the basement and two floors of Abhisheks office
The order by the WB Fire Department directed not to use the premises at Camac Street until and unless the fire safety measures were complied with and the Renewal of Fire Safety Certificate was obtained.The premises used by Trinamool Congress general Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was vandalised on Thursday.
Three bonded labour victims rescued from cold storage at West Bengals Alipurduar
Local contractors from Sundarbans had engaged the victims after payment of some advance and all the three were denied minimum wages and their movement was restricted. The rescue was made from a cold storage facility.
In a first, Cal HC orders CBI probe in digital arrest case
Fire dept tags Abhishek Banerjees Camac Street office unsafe, orders it vacated
RG Kar case: Ex-Panihati civic chairman arrested
Trinamool leader Somnath Dey was arrested in Bengaluru by West Bengal Police. He is accused in the hurried cremation of a murdered young doctor in August. Dey is the third Trinamool leader arrested in connection with this sensitive case. The police registered an FIR based on a complaint filed by the victim's father. The father alleged pressure was exerted on the family for the cremation.
State govt set to appoint Mithun as cultural adviser
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Bengal govt to develop flats, plots for 3,500 families
State suspends teacher, files FIR in school tilak row
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