Thackeray brothers lead Mumbai march against CEC over SIR; FIR registered against organisers
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray led a joint protest march toward the BMC headquarters on Sunday, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and raising questions over the poll panel's functioning. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have registered an offence at Azad Maidan Police Station against the organisers of a joint protest march. Uddhav Thackeray said the protest was aimed at opposing what he described as an attack on voters' rights and democracy. We are standing here today to overthrow the dictator, he said. He claimed that the names of 13 crore people had been deleted from electoral rolls across the country and alleged that voters had also been excluded in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. I have a question over the process of appointment of the Election Commissioners.
West Bengal CM Targets Mamata Banerjee Over 2021 Foot Injury Claims
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari criticizes Mamata Banerjees claims about her 2021 injury during a rally in Nandigram. West Bengal CM Targets Mamata Banerjee Over 2021 Foot Injury Claims
West Bengal UCC, 'Love Jihad' Laws In 6 Months? Suvendu Adhikari Outlines BJP Govt's Plans
Adhikari said the state would follow the examples of Uttarakhand and Gujarat in implementing the UCC.
Campaign ends for high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T.
The bypolls set to take place on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) will be held in five Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, as well as in one Lok Sabha seat in Assam; the votes will be counted on Friday
MNS-Shiv Sena (UBT) organisers booked over unauthorised protest rally in South Mumbai
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against the organisers of the joint morcha led by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday. The case was filed at Azad Maidan Police Station after the protest march was held without mandatory police clearance and allegedly in violation of prohibitory orders in force in South Mumbai. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray led a joint protest march toward the BMC headquarters against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Uddhav Thackeray said the protest was aimed at opposing what he described as an attack on voters' rights and democracy. We are standing here today to overthrow the dictator, he said. He claimed that the names of 13 crore people had been deleted from electoral rolls across the country and alleged that voters had also been excluded in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Does the Home Ministry have the power to cancel a person's citizenship rights? The...
NCB Mumbai seizes 500 kg Ganja concealed among steel pipes in Nagpur, arrests three
NCB Mumbai intercepted a commercial goods carrier truck in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Sunday, which was concealing 500 kgs of Ganja. As per the official release, three persons, including the driver, receiver and a close drug associate, have been arrested. The truck originated from Sambalpur, Odisha and was destined for delivery of the Ganja consignment to a receiver based in Nagpur for further distribution in Jalna, Maharashtra and Indore, Madhya Pradesh. NCB Mumbai has been actively working on an interstate Ganja trafficking network wherein a Nagpur-based drug network has been regularly procuring Ganja from Odisha and transporting the drug into various districts of Maharashtra by concealing Ganja among non-suspicious goods. In an effort to dodge the drug law enforcement agencies, multiple random routes were taken rather than the conventional shortest route. Credible information was developed, which led to the identification of two West Bengal-based persons named RP Goldar and A Sarkar wh...
SC to hear pleas seeking suspension of CEC on Monday
The Supreme Court is set to hear pleas challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's alleged unilateral decisions without the concurrence of other election commissioners. The petitions seek his suspension and question actions like altering voter registration forms and handling electoral roll revisions in Goa and West Bengal, highlighting concerns over the multi-member character of the Election Commission.
Odisha-Bengal Border Tense as Sand Mafia Runs Riot, 2 Injured
Tensions escalate at the Sahabajipur border as the sand mafia critically injures a BJP leader attempting to stop illegal sand transport from Odisha to West Bengal. The post Odisha-Bengal Border Tense as Sand Mafia Runs Riot, 2 Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Another govt official held in corruption case linked to Birbhum stone quarry owner Tulu Mandal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) The police have arrested another government official from the Mohammadbazar area in West Bengal's Birbhum district in a financial embezzlement and corruption case linked to absconding stone quarry owner Tulu Mandal. The arrested person has been identified as Sabyasachi Mandal. He is a former officer of the Land and Land Reforms Office (BLRO) of Mohammadbazar Block, said the police on Sunday. He was summoned to Suri on Saturday for questioning. During the questioning, inconsistencies were found in the information. Late on Saturday night, he was arrested. According to the police, Sabyasachi is currently working as a Collectorate and Land Acquisition Officer in Jhargram district. According to investigative sources, this officer had special contacts with Tulu Mandal. Sabyasachi is accused of embezzling government revenue and abetting the fake receipt or duplicate carbon receipt (DCR) ring. Investigators claimed that the former BLRO of Mohammadbazar has been arrested on the same charge. He was the BLRO of Mohammadbazar from 2022 to 2025. It may be noted that last month, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of West Bengal Police arrested two people, including the treasurer of the BLRO office, Bishwajit Saha, in the same case. According to investigative sources, several people have been questioned in the Tulu Mandal case for the past few days. Bishwajit Saha was previously called to the police station for questioning five times. He was arrested due to several inconsistencies in his statement. On the other hand, Tulu's very close employee Kausar Ali was also arrested by the police after several interrogations. Investigators claimed that Kausar was responsible for managing several of Tulu's bank accounts in addition to Tulu's unaccounted income. The police also seized several bank cheque books from him. Tulu Mandal had a monopoly on the stone and sand business in several areas, including Mohammadbazar and Nalhati in Birbhum during the previous Trinamool Congress government era. It is alleged that with the help of a section of the administration, he printed these fake DCRs, embezzled hundreds of crores of rupees from the government and amassed a mountain of wealth. This stone mafia has been on the run since the search of Tulu's brother-in-law Minar Mandal's house, during which 28.5 crore rupees in cash and 15 kilograms of gold were recovered. Investigators estimate that Tulu has already fled to Dubai or Turkey. Recently, the government lawyer also applied to the Suri District Court to label him a 'proclaimed criminal' and confiscate his assets.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pledges Uniform Civil Code within six months
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CM Suvendu Adhikari vows UCC, laws against love, land jihad in West Bengal; seeks 6-month time
CM Suvendu Adhikari vows UCC, laws against love, land jihad in West Bengal; seeks 6-month time
Facts over fearmongering: BJP counters Cong over 13 crore 'deletions', shares 'explainer' on SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Amid widespread controversy over the discrepancies in the Election Commission's 'flawed and partisan' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Opposition's clamour for action, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday issued a detailed rebuttal of charges while accusing Congress, the principal opposition party, of resorting to 'fearmongering'. BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde shared an 'explainer' video on his X account, to counter and debunk the litany of charges against the Election Commission (EC) and also reject accusations of ruling BJP's involvement in the whole episode. The 'explainer' video addresses slew of issues ranging from 13 crore voter deletions, purported changes in Form-6, alteration in ECINET format, among many others. The 13 crore names were not deleted -- they were flagged for verification in categories such as deceased, absent, transferred, or duplicate. The final action takes place after the processing of claims, objections, and appeals, BJP leader Tawde said, recently appointed as the party's Uttar Pradesh In-charge. Giving break-up of the proposed deletions in draft electoral rolls, it explains that about 2.6 crore voters were recorded dead, three crore absent at given address, 6.3 crore permanently shifted to different locations and one crore duplicate voters were registered. It also adds that the detailed information was shared with about 20 lakh booth level agents of all parties. No changes were made to alter Form-6. All three Election Commissioners were in consonance on the additional details added with the Form-6 and it had the approval of Supreme Court, it claims. The 'explainer' video also rejects claims of centralisation, saying that there was no structural change in the framework and the local EC staff, including Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) were fully equipped to handle voters' request at local level. The BJP leader accused the Congress of indulging in fearmongering, in a bid to conceal the facts and also urged people to follow the facts rather than getting swayed by Opposition's 'lies and fakery'. Saying that SIR's objective is to include every voter and not disenfranchise anyone, it informs that 2.3 crore new Gen-Z voters have been added so far since the SIR drive started last year and today, the total strength of Gen-Z voters stands at 17.3 crore. Dismissing the 'vote chori' allegations as means to befool and mislead the electorate, it says the poll panel always acted within the statutory powers and the SIR drive in all states that went to polls (Bihar and West Bengal) were duly upheld by the apex court.
Slapped, punched, called jihadi: 3 Kolkata students attacked
Kolkata: Three students from Aliah University were allegedly targeted with communal slurs and assaulted while returning home on September 24 in Kolkata, West Bengal. The incident occurred when Md Ashique Billah, Moyajjem Hossain, and Hasanur Jaman were on their way to the Sealdah railway station at around 2.40 pm from the universitys Taltala campus, where 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 .
Missed Messi In Kolkata? 22,000 Fans To Get Free India-Uruguay Tickets
Suvendu Adhikari says West Bengal government is considering greater support for Indian football, with Odisha's hockey model offering inspiration.
RS polls: BJP fields Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand
Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will be held on October 16.
Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 1,000 crore religious tourism circuit in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to create a religious tourism circuit with a budget of Rs 1,000 crore. The plans will be executed over the next two years to promote religious tourism. Furthermore, Adhikari declared that no Durga Puja will be inaugurated during Pitrupaksha this year. Ashtami will be observed as a no liquor day, reinforcing adherence to traditions.
BJP Names Koel Mallick and Dinesh Arya for 2026 Rajya Sabha Polls
The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday named two candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, fielding former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Rukmini Mallik, popularly known as Koel Mallick, from West Bengal and Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand. Mallick, who originally entered the Upper House on a TMC ticket in April [] The post BJP Names Koel Mallick and Dinesh Arya for 2026 Rajya Sabha Polls appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the State
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and raised questions over the poll panel's functioning. The two leaders led a joint protest march toward the BMC headquarters against Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties have been demanding his resignation. Uddhav Thackeray said the protest was aimed at opposing what he described as an attack on voters' rights and democracy. We are standing here today to overthrow the dictator, he said. He claimed that names of 13 crore people had been deleted from electoral rolls across the country and alleged that voters had also been excluded in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. I have a question over the process of appointment of the Election Commissioners.
Will bury dictatorship manufactured under Make in India: Uddhav Thackeray at Mumbai rally
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched direct attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) during a rally in Mumbai. Referring to PM Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, Thackeray said, When he first became the Prime Minister, he announced Make in India. We supported that vision. But if you are manufacturing a dictator under Make in India, we stand here today to bury that dictatorship. Everything else under Make in India is fine, but if you attempt to become a dictator, consider your authoritarianism buried. Addressing 'Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai, organised by the Shiv Sena(UBT) with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the Central government and the ECI over allegations of systemic electoral fraud and the erosion of democratic institutions. He framed the demonstration as a ationwide crusade to safeguard Indias constitutional fabric and civil liberties, warning that public resentment could soon spill over into the streets if institutional overreach continues. Raising concerns over electoral roll manipulations, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that 13 crore voters have been erased from electoral lists across the country. That figure equals the entire population of Maharashtra. Is this arbitrary deletion acceptable to you? he asked the protesting crowd. He accused the authorities of 'stealthily purging vast voter bases. He pointed out that nearly 13 crore voters nationwide, including two crore in Maharashtra alone, have been unaccounted for or disenfranchised. He further noted that 70 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu and 30 lakh voters in West Bengal were removed. Pointing to West Bengal, Uddhav Thackeray noted that several invalidated voter applications were recently deemed valid right before the upcoming byelections. Criticising the legal delays, he questioned why urgent petitions filed in the Supreme Court face scheduled hearings just a day before polling. If the hearing takes place on the 5th and polling is on the 6th, how can reinstated voters exercise their rights? The ruling regime has captured every independent institution, he alleged. Questioning the credibility and appointment process of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray criticised the legislative removal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel. He highlighted that the three-member panel now consists of the Prime Minister, a Cabinet Minister -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- and the Leader of the Opposition. With Home Minister Amit Shah on the committee, it creates an automatic 2-1 majority for the ruling government. Despite formal dissent from the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar was appointed without waiting for scheduled court hearings. His appointment is fundamentally biased, he alleged. Remarking on the political narrative, Uddhav Thackeray asserted that while the BJP once built a narrative against alleged Congress corruption, current public sentiment across the nation has shifted to an India Against Vote-Chor (India Against Vote Thieves) movement. Denouncing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Uddhav Thackeray claimed the party is incapable of governance. Governance and the BJP are polar opposites. What you are running is not an administration -- it is sheer political retribution, he charged, estimating that verifying the remaining disputed voter applications at the current pace would take nearly 146 months. Questioning the law and order state under the ruling administration in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray cited the recent murder of Shiv Sena office-bearer Pradeep Purnekar in Thane. Where are your police forces and Home Minister now? Is this your version of Hindutva? he asked. He added that the terms BJP and administration have become contradictory, characterising the current administration as driven by political vengeance. Invoking Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, he noted that Balasaheb consistently rejected such a miserable and vengeful version of democracy. Where is your Hindutva government when crimes against women and citizens are rising across the nation? he asked. Issuing a direct warning to the ruling establishment, Uddhav Thackeray said: You may have captured institutions and administrations, but the streets belong to the people. A day will come when you will find it difficult to even walk these public streets. The protest march, stretching from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters at CSMT, saw thousands of supporters marching with only the Indian Tricolour, strictly eschewing party flags. The rally united a broad coalition of opposition parties, with participation from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), Congress, Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWP), Left parties, along with MNS and Shiv Sena(UBT) cadres. The high-profile joint rally signals a major political escalation in Maharashtra, bringing opposing political factions together to challenge the Election Commission.
BJP Nominates Dinesh Arya and Koel Mallick for Rajya Sabha Elections
The BJP has announced candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttarakhand and West Bengal, featuring Dinesh Arya and Koel Mallick. BJP Nominates Dinesh Arya and Koel Mallick for Rajya Sabha Elections
Rajya Sabha polls: BJP names Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand, Rukmini Mallick from West Bengal
BJP has revealed its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 16. Rukmini Mallick will represent West Bengal while Dinesh Arya will be the candidate from Uttarakhand. Elections are set to cover twelve seats, including ten from Uttar Pradesh. The current terms of existing members are concluding on November 25. Additionally, there will be a bypoll for one seat in West Bengal.
BJP names Dinesh Arya as RS candidate from U'khand, Koel Mallick from Bengal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick (Koel Mallick) from West Bengal. In Uttarakhand, the by-election is necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. Actress-turned-politician Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, recently switched to the BJP from the Trinamool Congress. She resigned as Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member in July this year, leaving the seat vacant and forcing a by-election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 22 had announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to the polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The West Bengal election will be held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. The notification for the elections was issued on September 29, while the last date for filing nominations will be October 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 7, followed by the last date for withdrawal of candidature on October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. In Uttar Pradesh, the terms of 10 sitting Rajya Sabha members are coming to an end. The members whose terms are expiring include Arun Singh, Geeta alias Chandraprabha, Brij Lal, Ram Gopal Yadav, Ramji Gautam, B.L. Verma, Seema Dwivedi, Dinesh Sharma and Hardeep Singh Puri. Earlier in the day, the BJP announced its candidates for three Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council election. The BJP has fielded Smita Yogesh Jadhav from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Kaustubh Muralidhar Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The announcement comes after discussions within the ruling alliance over the distribution of the five seats going to polls. According to MahaYuti leaders, the alliance has finalised a 3:1:1 formula for the elections. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest three seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will contest one seat and the Shiv Sena will contest the remaining one seat. The NCP has been allotted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates' constituency, while the Shiv Sena will contest the Amravati Teachers' constituency.
BJP names Koel Mallick from West Bengal, Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand as Rajya Sabha candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named actor-turned-politician Koel Mallick from West Bengal and Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand as its candidates for the Rajya Sabha. Polling will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on...
Bengal: Villagers lynch two on suspicion of cattle theft, 3 injured
West Bengal: Two Muslim men were killed and three others injured after a mob allegedly attacked five people on suspicion of cattle theft in West Bengals Darjeeling district early Saturday, October 3, police said. The deceased were identified as Shahid Akhtar, a resident of Sonapur in North Dinajpurs Chopra, and Sajjad Mohammad, a resident of 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 .
Haryana man among 2 killed over cattle theft bid in Bengal
Nitin Gadkari has announced Rs 508.66 crore for strengthening and selective widening of NH-14 and NH-114 in West Bengals Birbhum district. The project will cover 91.90 km of NH-14 and 56.40 km of NH-114, with the upgrades aimed at improving road safety, reducing congestion and travel time, and strengthening connectivity for commuters and freight movement.
West Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar see final campaign push ahead of October 6 vote
Political parties in West Bengal are ramping up their campaigns for the upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls. Congress nominee Milan Pradhan has been actively canvassing after his recent bail, having faced multiple legal issues. The BJP's Hasirai Rath is also campaigning vigorously, receiving support from senior party leaders. Other parties, including the Left and ISF, are competing in both constituencies to gain voter support.
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2027 to be held in Kolkata
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held from January 7 to 9, 2027, in West Bengal's Kolkata, officials have said. The Convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the West Bengal government and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Convention will also have a Youth PBD segment. The event will bring together Indian diaspora members, young diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, innovators and other stakeholders from across the world, according to the officials. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who returned to India from South Africa on January 09, 1915. According to the MEA, the 19th edition of this flagship diaspora engagement event will build on the success of previous editions to foster the deep connections of the Indian diaspora with India, celebrating their contributions to India and to the world. Further details of the Convention, including registration and programme, will be shared soon. The local Indian Embassy or Consulate can be contacted for any immediate enquiries, the MEA said. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention was first instituted in 2003 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was conceived as a formal mechanism to connect with and recognise the overseas Indian community and to strengthen their engagement with India. Since 2015, the MEA has revised the format of the event by organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention as a biennial gathering, with theme-based conferences held in the intervening years. This approach enables more focused discussions on specific areas of interest and fosters meaningful interaction and networking among members of the global Indian diaspora. Over the years, the Convention has facilitated the exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences across sectors, strengthening India's ties with its diaspora. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on a Non-Resident Indian, a Person of Indian Origin, or an organisation or institution established and run by them. The award recognises contributions by members of the Indian diaspora towards enhancing India's image abroad, supporting India's causes and working for the welfare of local Indian communities.
MLAs refuse to help Muslim women because
West Bengal: Muslim women of West Bengals Bankurahave alleged they felt humiliated after visiting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana on Friday, October 2, claiming he refused to help them as they had not voted for him. We felt so insulted by the Bankura MLA that we could not even eat. The entire neighbourhood 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 .
SagardighiMLA Bayron Biswas sustains burn injuries after fire erupts at West Bengal residence
Several politicians, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari call for his speedy recovery
CM releases Didis 2021 med report, calls leg injury false
CM: 3,000 drones to fly for Maa Durgas grand welcome
Fans, who saw Brazil at World Cup venues, glad to catch Selecao in city
Returning officers review booth boundaries ahead of KMC Polls
Beleghata station FOB work starts on E M Bypass
Toto falls into pothole, 1 dead
Man arrested for lawyer assault
Noise cap, VVIP culture ban, residents access: Bidhannagar Durga Pujas set to chart a new path
Free School St fire: C Kol hotels, guest houses unlikely to open before puja
NGT chairman visits Botanic Garden
Fire Dept Conducts Safety Audit At Major Pvt Hosps In South Kol
KMC engineer granted bail in Taratala case
Meritorious students honoured as school marks 60-year milestone
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Bengal FM pushes to scrap 1976 Urban Land Act
West Bengal's finance minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the need to repeal the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act from 1976. He noted that the law impedes land acquisition and institutional funding, limiting development opportunities. Developers expressed concerns over the requirement to form multiple companies for land purchases exceeding 5,000 square meters.
Norovirus On Prowl; Hosps, OPDs Start Getting Cases
Modi likely to visit Kolkata on Saptami
Maa CCTV Cams To Read Licence Plates, Alert Cops On Expired Docus
Muslim youths set up BJP office in Nandigram after CMs friendship appeal
Kabir sits out amid arrests as Rejinagar campaign enters final weekend
Helicopters, influencers and nail art: The money trail of 2026 assembly elections
BJP declared substantial campaign expenses across several states during the recent assembly elections. Congress's spending was significantly lower, particularly in states like West Bengal and Keralam. The BJP's funding included extensive media advertisements and the use of star campaigners to draw crowds. The results demonstrated a stark contrast in electoral success despite the varying expenditures between parties.
TMC youth neta and father found dead at home
'No Fracture, I Have Proof: Suvendu Adhikari Says Mamata Banerjee Faked Her 2021 Nandigram Injury
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of faking her leg injury during the 2021 Assembly election campaign in Nandigram. Adhikari cited a medical report which he claimed showed no evidence of fracture or dislocation and announced a fresh investigation into what he called Banerjees false claims. Banerjee was injured on March 10, 2021, during campaigning and was later discharged from hospital with her left foot in a cast before resuming campaigning in a wheelchair. The controversy has resurfaced ahead of the Nandigram Assembly bypoll on October 6, with counting scheduled for October 9.
Foresters wont rush Buxa tigress into the wild
Mob attacks Christian family during prayer in East Midnapore
Bengal tops Viksit Bharat youth quiz with 285% of target participation
Bengal to provide flour, sugar, semolina at half price to 2 cr families for Durga Puja: CM Suvendu
The West Bengal government will provide flour, sugar, and semolina at a 50 percent discount during Durga Puja. The initiative will benefit over two crore families holding ration cards in the state. The program will cover more than eight crore people and cost the government Rs 150 crore. Each eligible family will receive one kg of flour, one kg of sugar, and 500 grams of semolina.
West Bengal MLA Byron Biswas Severely Burned in House Fire
West Bengal MLA Byron Biswas has suffered severe burns in a house fire, prompting an investigation and widespread concern in the community. West Bengal MLA Byron Biswas Severely Burned in House Fire
Bengal house speaker hospitalised
Suvendu announces ration festival package
Bengal government to launch fresh probe into Mamata's 'leg injury' claims during 2021 polls: Suvendu
Once the model code of conduct is lifted after October 9, we will initiate a fresh probe into this false propaganda, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
'Mamata faked leg injury in 2021': Bengal govt orders probe
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a fresh inquiry into Mamata Banerjee's alleged false claims of a leg injury during the 2021 assembly poll campaign. Adhikari presented a medical report suggesting no fracture or dislocation, asserting Banerjee faked the injury, which he claims insulted the people of Nandigram. The controversy surrounds an incident in Nandigram where Banerjee sustained injuries, leading to her campaigning in a wheelchair, and her party's subsequent victory.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In a city that wears its culture like a second skin, a packed gathering of Bengal's finest artists, writers and thinkers came together for an evening of warm, candid conversation - and a powerful tribute to a woman who turned social consciousness into a movement.
Working remotely from hill stations in India may be cheaper than renting in cities. Various listings show monthly rates in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and West Bengal.
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitans legacy Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In
Watch: CJP Dipke on X says he wont be surprised if his handle is taken down before Oct 10
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on X that he would not be surprised if his handle is taken down before October 10, after a post thanking former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was restricted.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged that Mamata Banerjee had 'faked' her leg injury during the 2021 assembly elections and said a probe would be conducted by the government over her 'false claims'.
Sagardighi MLA Byron Biswas was seriously injured after a fire broke out at his home in Murshidabad on Saturday afternoon. The fire started in one of the rooms of his house in the Old Dak Bungalow area under Shamsherganj police station, according to local sources.
Govt to launch probe into Mamata's leg injury during 2021 polls: Bengal CM
The West Bengal government will launch a fresh inquiry into Mamata Banerjee's false claims of leg injury during the 2021 assembly poll campaign, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference at state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari claimed Banerjee had faked her injury during the elections. Mamata Banerjee faked her leg injury during campaigning in Nandigram in 2021. We have the medical report which stated that there was no evidence of fracture or dislocation. We will initiate an investigation into the matter, Adhikari said, while displaying Banerjee's medical report issued by the Bangur Institute of Neuroscience. Her false allegation insulted the people of Nandigram. I will come out with more details after the MCC (model code of conduct) is lifted after October 9... Today, I am saying this in support of my claims made yesterday, he said. By-election will be held in Nandigram on October 6 and the results will be announced on October 9. Adhikar
Outrage in West Bengal After Schoolgirl Found Dead, Family Alleges Rape and Blackmail
A 13-year-old girl was found dead in Kolkata, with her family alleging rape and blackmail by a local man. Police have launched an investigation. Outrage in West Bengal After Schoolgirl Found Dead, Family Alleges Rape and Blackmail
Seva Setu camps draw over 10 lakh registrations on Day 1 across Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) More than 10 lakh people registered on the first day on Saturday of the three-day Seva Setu Abhiyan camps launched by the West Bengal government on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti to help people access various welfare schemes of both the Centre and the state. According to state government data, 10,68,033 people had registered at the camps by 8 p.m. on Friday. Of them, 5,47,965 were male applicants, 5,17,546 were female applicants, and 2,522 belonged to other genders. The highest number of registrations was reported from Burdwan, Malda, Cooch Behar and Jhargram districts, according to the state government. The government expects a similar response on Saturday and Sunday, the second and third days of the campaign. A senior state government official said the initiative was designed as a single-window system to help people access welfare schemes without having to make repeated visits to different offices. The state government has taken this initiative to bring various people-oriented schemes of the Central and State governments to the doorsteps of the people. Basically, this camp has been organised in every district of the state to provide benefits of all the schemes under one umbrella, instant enrolment, verification of documents and listening to complaints of people, the official said. The Bengal government has set a target of conducting 3,251 Seva Setu Abhiyan camps during the three-day programme. On Friday, the first day, 1,081 camps were held across the state. The remaining 2,170 camps will be organised over the next two days, the official said. Among the key schemes covered at the camps are Annapurna Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Shiksha Shree, Joy Johar, PM Kisan Credit Card and PM Kisan Svanidhi. New forms for applying for widow allowance, old age allowance and disability allowance are also being distributed from these camps. Apart from this, the status of Annapurna Yojana and Ayushman Card can also be enquired at these camps, the official said. In Kolkata, one Seva Setu Abhiyan camp has been arranged for every two adjacent wards. The state government has also opened a dedicated helpline to guide residents to the camp nearest to their homes.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose was hospitalised after complaining of uneasiness and chest pain, officials said on Saturday. He was admitted to a hospital near EM Bypass in eastern Kolkata on Friday night after feeling unwell following his return from a programme at the state Assembly.
WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
West Bengal Police Telecommunication (WB Police) Recruitment 2026 for post of Driver. Candidates with 10th Pass Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 16-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through WB Police official website wbpolice.gov.in.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose Hospitalized Due to Chest Pain
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose hospitalized for chest pain; health condition stable after tests and treatment. West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose Hospitalized Due to Chest Pain
Impostor posing as Minister threatened judges inside District Judges chamber in West Bengal
Three judicial officers at Alipore Court, including two women, wrote to the District Judge alleging intimidation by a man who falsely claimed to be a Cabinet Minister and had earlier been in Enforcement Directorate custody in the Rose Valley case
Example has been set before whole world: Dilip Ghosh lauds Captain Smit Machchhar
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday hailed the heroic action of Captain Smit Machchhar, who thwarted an attack from his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, stating that Indian pilots have consistently proven their ability to put their lives on the line to safeguard others. The world has seen that our country
Chidambaram questions Election Commission over voter exclusion and re-enrolment in West Bengal SIR
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West Bengal minister praises Captain Smit Machchhar for thwarting co-pilot attack on Flydubai flight
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Mamata Banerjee Accused of Compromising Principles for Political Survival
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticizes Mamata Banerjee for seeking support from Congress and the CPM to maintain her partys existence. Mamata Banerjee Accused of Compromising Principles for Political Survival
Mamata backs CJP protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, October 2, extended her support to the Cockroach Janta Partys agitation, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Banerjee was speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport after returning from Delhi, where she attended an INDIA bloc meeting. We are fully supporting 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 .
West Bengal to Conduct Extensive Survey to Identify Encroachments on Government Land
The West Bengal government is launching a statewide survey to identify encroachments on public land and reclaim it. West Bengal to Conduct Extensive Survey to Identify Encroachments on Government Land
SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi Criticizes BJP, Claims Youth Sentiments Are Being Stifled
SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi condemns BJP, alleging suppression of youth sentiments and undermining of institutions ahead of West Bengal by-elections. SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi Criticizes BJP, Claims Youth Sentiments Are Being Stifled
Across Bihar and West Bengal, lakhs of voters were deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, leaving them unable to vote in the 2025 and 2026 Assembly elections. Over 47 lakh names were deleted in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal. Shrabana Chatterjee and Senjuti Sengupta met some of those affected, documenting the uncertainty, paperwork, and repeated attempts to prove their citizenship and eligibility that followed the deletions
BMC races to complete Salt Lake road repairs before Mahalaya deadline
Good news for tipplers: Foreign-origin spirit prices set to dip
Real-time info displays to help motorists avoid Maa traffic jams
