Heavy rain, thunderstorms lash parts of J&K; Ramban admin issues safety alert
Ramban , August 23 : Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting district administrations to issue safety advisories. In Ramban district, intense downpours and lightning were reported in different parts of the district. Taking precautionary measures, the Ramban district administration issued an alert, advising residents--especially those living in upper reaches and in close proximity to rivers, streams, and other water bodies--to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the inclement weather. Simultaneously, rain lashed several parts of the neighbouring Udhampur district, bringing down temperatures and causing wet conditions across the region. According to meteorological data, widespread precipitation and overcast conditions have led to a noticeable dip in temperatures across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, accompanied by extremely high humidity levels. Srinagar City recorded a temperature of 16.2 degrees Celsius with 100 per cent rainfall, while Jammu City registered 22.4 degrees Celsius with 98 per cent rainfall. Among other major stations, the tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded the lowest temperature in the region at 10.6 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded 14.2 degrees Celsius alongside 96 per cent rainfall. In the Jammu division, Katra recorded 20.8 degrees Celsius with 95 percent rains, Banihal witnessed 17.4 degrees Celsius with 93 per cent showers, and Kupwara recorded 17 degrees Celsius under cloudy skies. According to the five-day forecast issued by the IMD, rainfall activity is expected to gradually taper off over the coming days, transitioning to scattered light showers across parts of southern and eastern districts including Ramban, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, and Anantnag. However, the weather department has cautioned about the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching up to 60 km/h at isolated places, alongside the persistent risk of localised flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in vulnerable hilly terrains over the next five days. According to IMD data, across the country, very heavy rainfall was recorded over Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, East Uttar Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, and East Madhya Pradesh yesterday. Additionally, heavy rainfall was also reported over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Additionally, the weather agency predicted isolated heavy rainfall for Uttarakhand from August 22 to 28. Additionally, fairly widespread rainfall is expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between August 22-28, over Jharkhand from August 23-28, and over Bihar between August 24-26. (ANI)
Jadavpur University to Curb Anti-National Slogans and Illegal Activities, Says Minister Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 23: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has responded sharply to recent unrest among student groups at Jadavpur University. He stated that anti-national slogans and illegal activities have been prevalent at the university, but such behavior will no longer be tolerated. Speaking to reporters on Sunday morning, Ghosh remarked, This is not the first ... Read more Jadavpur University to Curb Anti-National Slogans and Illegal Activities, Says Minister Dilip Ghosh
Hotel Owner Arrested In Kolkata Fire That Killed 9, Including 7 Bangladeshis
Of the nine persons killed in the hotel fire, seven were Bangladeshi residents, one was from Jharkhand and one from Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
MHA panel formed to draft final agreement on Darjeeling hill issue: MP Raju Bista
The Centre has constituted a committee to draft the final agreement on the Gorkha issue, BJP MP Raju Bista said on Saturday, after a key meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders and the West Bengal government. The meeting aimed to find a roadmap for a permanent political solution to the long-standing issues of the hill people. The meeting, held at a hotel in Sukna in the Darjeeling foothills on the third and final day of Shahs north Bengal visit, was attended by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and leaders of various political parties of the hills and other stakeholders of the region. A committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs has been formed under the leadership of interlocutor Pankaj Kumar Singh. It will work to finalise the drafting of todays agreement, Bista said. In October, 2025, the MHA appointed retired IPS officer and former deputy national security advisor Pankaj Kumar Singh as the official government interlocutor for the issue. His role focuses on leading political dialogue and addressing long-standing demands of the Gorkha community. Bista, the Darjeeling MP, said that Saturdays meeting was held on a historic day since it coincided with the date of signing of the Gorkha accord in 1988. The accord, signed between the Centre, the West Bengal government and the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF), had led to the creation of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) following a violent agitation for a separate state of Gorkhaland. The history of struggle of the hill communities spans over four decades during which the previous Left and TMC government trampled over the aspirations of the hill people. The sacrifice made by our people involves nearly 2,000 people who were martyred, over 5,000 people displaced and women tortured and raped, he alleged. Bista said that while representatives of the various communities put forth their concerns and expectations at the meeting, Adhikari also spoke on how he intends to address the issues of the hill people. After hearing out all stakeholders, Shah summed up the meeting by elucidating how a permanent solution to the issue would be reached in the days ahead, the MP said. The meeting was expected to address the agenda of finding a permanent political solution to the long-standing issues of Darjeeling hills within the ambit of constitutional framework, in lines with the BJPs pre-poll promise for the affairs of Darjeeling hills. Besides Adhikari, also present at the meeting were Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, and the partys senior leader Roshan Giri, GNLF chief Mann Ghisingh, several state ministers and BJP MLAs from the hills, besides senior officials of the state government. Attempts made by previous state governments to address the issue through arrangements such as the establishment of the DGHC and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) have, arguably, failed to secure long-term peace, economic prosperity and political stability in the region.
ACB raids Bengal govt official
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials raided the house of an official of the state Food and Supplies Department in West Bengals Jhargram district to probe allegations of corruption against him. An Inspector and a Sub-Inspector of the ACB searched the house of the official, a resident of Nripenpalli in Jhargram, on []
Deadline for announcement for Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The deadline for announcement of the new industrial policy for West Bengal has been extended by one month till the mid-September this year, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, a journalist-turned-politician, said. According to Dasgupta on Saturday, although during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, Bengal Global Business Summits were organised []
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Key Meeting on Issues in West Bengals Hill Regions, Home Minister Promises Swift Resolution
New Delhi, August 23: A significant meeting was held on Saturday in Siliguri, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The gathering included various stakeholders and representatives from the hill regions of West Bengal. Senior officials from both the central and state governments were also ... Read more Key Meeting on Issues in West Bengals Hill Regions, Home Minister Promises Swift Resolution
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West Bengal Chief Minister Vows to End Anti-National Activities at Jadavpur University
Kolkata, August 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared on Saturday evening his firm commitment to eradicate anti-national activities at Jadavpur University (JU), located in South Kolkata. He emphasized the need to instill a sense of nationalism at all costs within the university. The Chief Minister pointed out that students are not allowed to ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Vows to End Anti-National Activities at Jadavpur University
Suvendu promises Annapurna aid to all eligible
Annapurna Bhandar protests reach the doorsteps of BJP leaders in West Bengal
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Former TMC MLA sent to 7-day cop custody in extortion case
Shah holds Gorkhaland meet, says new panel will draft political solution afresh
Two Bengal teachers win National Teachers Award for innovation
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EMRS Karanjia Triumphs at CBSE Cluster Championships 2026
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Karanjia brought laurels to the district with a stellar performance at the CBSE Cluster Championships 202627, securing 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals in athletics. Competing among athletes from over 300 schools and nearly 1,252 participants across Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, the students displayed exceptional talent, discipline, [] The post EMRS Karanjia Triumphs at CBSE Cluster Championships 202627 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Malda woman dies by suicide, family blames Annapurna payment delay
Major Arms Haul at TMC Leaders Residence in Murshidabad
Kolkata, August 22: Police in West Bengals Murshidabad district conducted a raid on Saturday at the residence of a local leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), uncovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. According to police officials, the seizure took place at the home of Papai Ghosh, the municipal president of the TMCs youth ... Read more Major Arms Haul at TMC Leaders Residence in Murshidabad
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Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' to Gorkha issue
A committee has been formed to draft an agreement for a permanent political solution. This committee will finalize modalities for the Gorkha identity issue in West Bengal's hills. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a key tripartite meeting discussing long-standing demands. Gorkha leaders committed to finding a solution through constitutional means and working with the Centre. The Centre promised adequate funding to address all pending issues and ensure prosperity.
Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Kolkata, August 22: The debate surrounding law and order in West Bengal has intensified following comments from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Minister Taapsee Roy supported Shahs statements, asserting that the rule of law has been established in Bengal. He emphasized that with public support, the state will maintain this legal order moving forward. Roy ... Read more Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' for Gorkhas
The Centre on Saturday constituted a committee to draft an agreement and finalise modalities for a permanent political solution to the Gorkha identity issue in the Darjeeling hills and its adjacent areas, officials said after a key tripartite meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders and the West Bengal government. The meeting aimed to find a roadmap for the BJP-promised permanent political solution to the long-standing issues and demands of the hill people and their recognition under the ambit of the Constitution. All issues relating to the hill population of West Bengal were discussed in detail. Their demands pertaining to a distinct identity, a permanent political solution and recognition under the Constitution of India were taken up. The Union home minister promised a permanent political solution soon under the umbrella of the Constitution, a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said. To finalise modalities, it was decided to form a .
Anyone living in West Bengal will have to sing 'Vande Mataram': Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that all residents must sing 'Vande Mataram'. He emphasized no compromise on nationalism and patriotism within the state. Adhikari criticized alleged anti-national elements at Jadavpur University. He vowed to establish nationalism inside and outside the university campus. The government aims to fulfill Syama Prasad Mookerjee's vision for the state.
To stay in West Bengal, one must sing Vande Mataram: CM Suvendu Adhikari
Hyderabad: A 25-year-old software engineer was killed, and two others were injured in an accident in Hyderabads Gachibowli on Saturday, August 22. Abbas Siddique, a native of West Bengal, was riding his bike with his friends Sahasra Chattopadhyay and Abhijit Singh. Chattopadhyay was driving while Siddique and Singh were riding pillion. When their bike neared 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 garment merchant extorted of Rs 26.5 lakh in Coimbatore
Shah reviews security at Siliguri Corridor, pushes for 'triangular grid'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held a meeting with senior officials of West Bengal and central forces to review security along the nation's eastern borders, focusing primarily on strengthening arrangements at the Siliguri Corridor, also called the 'Chicken's Neck', officials said. The key focus of the meeting was to enhance border surveillance, improve coordination between the central security forces, intelligence agencies and the state police and administration, and draw up a framework for establishing a 'Triangular Security Grid', they said. Senior officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) deployed along the borders also participated in the crucial discussion, which took place at Sukna on the outskirts of Siliguri on the third and final day of the home minister's visit to the state. The meeting's significance lay in Siliguri's proximity to the international borders with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, and the importance of the narrow ...
Tension at Bengals Sandeshkhali after bullets fired at local BJP leaders residence Kolkata: Tension is prevailing at Nazat village under Sandeshkhali-I block in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal with several rounds of bullets being fired targeting the residence of a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Saturday. The local people claimed that [] The post Tension at Bengals Sandeshkhali after bullets fired at local BJP leaders residence appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
HM Amit Shah announces committee to seek permanent solution to North Bengal hill issues
After a long meeting headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Siliguri with all the stakeholders of the hill areas of West Bengal today, a decision has been made to form an intermediary committee headed by former IPS officer Pankaj Singh to solve all the problems permanently in connection with the hills in North []
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised Rahul Gandhi's Delhi protest. He questioned Gandhi's absence from student protests in Jharkhand. Students there are agitating against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The Jharkhand High Court stayed government decisions, causing further disgruntlement. The BJP accused Gandhi of a duplicitous attitude towards student welfare.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticises Rahul Gandhi over Parliament Street protest
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BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan accused Congress of appeasement politics regarding the Vande Mataram song. He stated the party's true face has been exposed to the nation. West Bengal Congress President Subhankar Sarkar rejected these allegations from the BJP. Sarkar asserted the Congress party's deep connection with the national song. This exchange occurred amid a political row over the song's recitation.
Cannot live like this, says West Bengal man detained again in illegal immigrants drive
Every time someone asks us where we are from, our fear cannot be described. Once you say West Bengal and ifyourea Muslim, the instantreplyis, Go to Bangladesh.What does it take to prove that we are Indians?, Rafikul Biswasquestioned.
India wont be safe till its borders are secure: Amit Shah
Siliguri, Aug 21:Asserting that neither West Bengal nor India will be safe until its frontiers are secured, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lamented that despite repeated requests, previous chief minister Mamata Banerjee did not provide land required for fencing the India-Bangladesh border in the state. Stating that no previous CMs of the state ever attended programmes of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) or the BSF, Shah congratulated Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari for breaking the glass ceiling. My desperate pleas to Mamata Banerjee for land to set up border fences by the BSF fell on deaf ears. I had been asking for 1129 acres of land to strengthen border security since 2014. We received the land parcel only after the Adhikari government was formed in the state, Shah said at a programme for groundbreaking and foundation stone laying ceremonies of various SSB projects at its frontier headquarters in Siliguri. Stating that the SSB is not a political organisation, Shah said that previous CMs staying away from the celebrations of border forces gave out wrong signals. Shah said he was saddened by previous dispensations in India not awarding due recognition to the national song Vande Mataram since the country gained Independence. The complete version of VandeMataram was never sung in India until at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations this year. It gives me solace that the nation has finally recognised the song on the 150th year of its creation by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, he said.
Political Tensions Rise Over Border Security in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 22: Political tensions are escalating in West Bengal regarding border security. State Minister Umesh Rai has claimed that 80% of the land required for fencing along the international border has been handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) at the central governments request. He accused the previous Mamata Banerjee government of hesitating ... Read more Political Tensions Rise Over Border Security in West Bengal
West Bengals New Justice Code Marks End of TMCs Rule, Says Minister Shankar Ghosh
Kolkata, August 22: West Bengals Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, along with BJP MPs Khagen Murmu and Manoj Tigga, responded to key political and developmental issues in the state following the implementation of the Indian Justice Code. The BJP has launched a sharp attack on the previous Mamata Banerjee government, claiming that the new code signifies ... Read more West Bengals New Justice Code Marks End of TMCs Rule, Says Minister Shankar Ghosh
Amit Shah Reviews New Helpline Services in Siliguri, West Bengal
Siliguri, August 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting in Siliguri, West Bengal, on August 21, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and senior officials. The focus was on law and order, public welfare, and administrative reforms. During the meeting, Shah reviewed four new helpline services launched by the state government and encouraged ... Read more Amit Shah Reviews New Helpline Services in Siliguri, West Bengal
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Claiming that rule of law prevails in Bengal now with the new BJP government in power, Shah said the previous government did not implement BNS in Bengal so that they could promote cut money, syndicate raj and corruption. He praised CM Suvendu Adhikari who has fulfilled 43% of the poll promises made in the BJPs manifesto Sankalp Patra in just 100 days.
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Brazil Officials Inspect Kolkata Venues Ahead Of Historic India Football Friendly
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JU students, alumni rally against campus terror, teachers hold cease-work
Hyderabad: Pedestrian check reveals man with 30 gm brown sugar
Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition Department officials seized 30.5 grams of brown sugar from a 28-year-old man during vehicle and pedestrian checks on Matangi Road in the Patancheru area on Friday, August 21. According to Shamshabad Excise Superintendent Radhakrishna Reddy, the suspect was identified as Jessie Moddeen, a native of West Bengal. He had reportedly 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 Government Orders Reverification of Birth Certificates Issued from 2021 to 2026
Kolkata, August 21: The West Bengal government has issued a notification mandating the reverification of birth certificates released between 2021 and 2026. These certificates were issued during the last five years under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress government. According to the notification from the office of Chief Secretary Manoj ... Read more West Bengal Government Orders Reverification of Birth Certificates Issued from 2021 to 2026
State extends Annapurna Yojana 3rd instalment disbursal
Triangular security grid will secure sensitive Siliguri Corridor, says Shah
No compromise on national security: Bengal CM outlines his 4 point agenda
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the functioning of his government to bring a ransformative change in West Bengal was guided by a four-point agenda, including an uncompromising stand on national security and nationalism. Addressing an event in Siliguri, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he said that soon after assuming charge, his administration cleared the long-pending Census process and expedited land transfer to the BSF along West Bengal's border with Bangladesh. He also stressed the need for close coordination between the state and central security agencies to tackle revenue leakage and illegal cross-border activities. The BJP government's functioning is driven by an uncompromising stand on national security and nationalism, welfare, Centre-state coordination, and ensuring that all schemes reach their intended beneficiaries, the chief minister told the gathering. There will be no compromise on national security and nationalism under our ...
Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries protest fund delays across Bengal
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Kolkata High Court Sets Conditions for Teachers Involvement in Census Work
Kolkata, August 21: The Kolkata High Courts single-judge bench has established several conditions for the involvement of teachers from government schools in West Bengal in census work. Justice Krishna Raos bench has already informed the relevant schools about the need for teachers for census duties. Justice Rao emphasized that schools must arrange for substitute teachers ... Read more Kolkata High Court Sets Conditions for Teachers Involvement in Census Work
Shah pays tribute to Bismillah Khan on his death anniv
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