Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalayas trailblazers
The Rilbong area also honours J.J.M. Nichols-Roy, the pioneer of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and B.B. Lyngdoh, considered the father of coalition politics in India
BusinessWire India Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 17: Durga Puja is more than a festival. It is an emotion, a homecoming, and a celebration of the bonds that define our lives. Capturing this timeless sentiment, Anjali Jewellers has created a heartwarming short film that celebrates the enduring bond between a mother and her son, weaving together the emotional essence of motherhood, the warmth of homecoming, and the divine spirit of Durga Puja. At the heart of the film lies a story that resonates with countless families. It traces a mother
Book stalls at Durga Puja pandals bear the brunt of Left versus Right face-off in West Bengal
The crackdown of the book stalls of Left parties is part of the politics that has emerged in the State after the BJP government came to power in May 2026. Enthused with its electoral triumph and the complete dismantling of Trinamool Congress organisation, the BJP has to invent a new political adversary and it has focused on targeting the Left parties.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 17: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading standalone health insurance companies, today announced the introduction of 'Bishram Grih' at select Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and Durgapur. The first-of-its-kind initiative by Star Health offers pandal hoppers a comfortable lounge-style space to Rest, Relax & Rejuvenate during their Puja journey. Each Bishram Grih will also feature a technology-led Face Scan health assessment, enabling visitors to gain quick insights into select health indicators.
TMC MP writes to UNHCR over denial of drinking water in Kolkata colony
Samirul Islam alleged that drinking water supply to Jyoti Nagar Colony was cut off after the BJP came to power in West Bengal. Because the residents are Muslims and are not considered part of the BJPs so-called vote bank, he said
Bengal Durga Puja business booms for big organisers, smaller committees lag
West Bengal's Durga Puja commercial landscape was marked by uneven gains this year, with large puja organisers, malls, organised retailers and e-commerce platforms reporting brisk business, while smaller puja committees, traditional markets and hawkers struggled to keep pace. While government data showed 13,000 more pujas being organised this year than last, the divide between big-budget celebrations and smaller community pujas remained stark. Large and traditionally popular puja organisers reported fully booked outdoor advertising slots, with rates rising by at least 20 per cent amid the growing use of LED displays. Smaller committees, however, faced weaker advertising demand, with some outdoor advertising slots remaining vacant. Kajol Sarkar, an office-bearer of the Forum for Durgotsab, an umbrella body representing over 550 community Durga Puja committees in Kolkata, Howrah and their suburbs, said advertisers were concentrating on specific routes rather than spreading their ...
PM, HMlikely to skip West Bengal govts mega Mahalaya event
The West Bengal government is holding the grand Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens cricket stadium and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to attend the grand event.
Foreigners join citys pre-puja rush, soak in festive vibes
Greater Manchester mayor woos Kol Inc, discusses cricket centre
Calcutta University invites applications for 148 engineering seats
Refund semester fees taken during admission, Calcutta University tells law colleges
CPM lodges at least 10 complaints against stall attacks
Calcutta High Court stay on police cover for CPM book stall, removal order for illegal stalls
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms
Around 70 artisans and weavers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and other States showcase a wide range of traditional crafts and region-specific products
New puja roll of honour after change in regime
IIT expert roped in to assess flyover paint risk
Sasthi footfall: New crowd-pullers steal a march on old favourites
Clubs, civic bodies launch zero-waste Durga Puja
Barrier-free pandals welcome disabled visitors
Sussex Univ to display sculpture made after RG Kar tragedy
Underprivileged kids go pandal-hopping with TOI
Paediatrician saves flyer after suspected heart attack on Paris-Del flight
SRFTI suspends classes till Nov 13, orders students to vacate campus
RSS expands Bengal footprint, opens 5,000 shakhas in 10-day drive
Sujit moves SC over HC bail denial
Lehra Do Tiranga rally: Undeclared emergency, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal criticise Dipke
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the detention of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke. Questioning Delhi Police action, Banerjee said on X, Abhijeet Dipke has been detained for holding the Indian National Flag. Let that sink in. In Independent India, our youth are being detained for peacefully asserting their democratic rights. Calling the action an
SC grants bail to former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh
Minister plans sports zones under flyovers and bridges
8 lakh beneficiaries added to Annapurna Yojana on Panchami
Bengal govt. to be custodian of enemy properties: Adhikari
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the Centre would make the West Bengal government custodian of all enemy properties in the State, with the revenue to fund development projects, days after the first BIMSTEC home ministers meeting in Delhi
Your Didi is with you: Mamata condemns Dipke detention
EC summons TMC factions for symbol dispute hearing on Oct 30
After attack on home, now Bikash gets death threat call
EC to publish integrated draft Bengal voter roll, with tribunal-included names, on Nov 12
West Bengal leads as welfare schemes lift living standards: NSO study
An NSO study finds that in-kind welfare transfers helped 15.8 per cent of Indians move into higher consumption classes, with West Bengal recording the highest share among major states
West Bengal BLOs write to CEO, seek security ahead of drive to re-enrol voters
Dussehra School Holidays 2026: State-wise Breaks and Celebrations
Dussehra 2026 is set to be celebrated on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. This article outlines the school holiday schedules across various states in India, highlighting the differences in holiday lengths. For instance, Uttar Pradesh will enjoy an 8-day break, while West Bengal will have a 12-day holiday for Durga Puja. Discover how different regions celebrate this auspicious occasion and when students can expect their breaks.
Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Unveils Maha Milan Theme
Visuals from the 77th Dhakuria Shaheed Nagar Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, West Bengal. Built around the theme Maha Milan, the pandal was inaugurated by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi on October 14.
Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.
Dilip Ghosh accuses CJP of disrupting Navratri, Durga Puja festivities with Tiranga march
Dilip Ghosh, a West Bengal minister, has condemned the CJP for organizing a Tiranga march during Navratri and Durga Puja. He claims that political protests disrupt religious celebrations and create societal tension across India. The march aims to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Police have increased security in New Delhi ahead of the proposed event at Central Park.
WBCHSE HS Semester 3 Answer Key 2027 Released, Download Subject-Wise PDF
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released the HS Semester 3 provisional answer keys for the Higher Secondary Examination 2027. Students can access the subject-wise answer keys through the official website. The online objection window will be available from 27 to 30 October 2026, with a challenge fee of Rs. 200 per question.
Enthusiasm High for Durga Puja Festivities, Says West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh
West Bengals Dilip Ghosh shares insights on the excitement surrounding Durga Puja and addresses various political issues. Enthusiasm High for Durga Puja Festivities, Says West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh
Bengal govt to be custodian of 'enemy properties': CM Suvendu
Kolkata's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the Centre will assign enemy properties to the West Bengal government. These properties include various assets left by individuals who migrated to enemy countries. The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved this decision after recent discussions at the BIMSTEC meeting. The state government plans to use revenue from these properties for local development projects.
West Bengal Higher Secondary Semester 3 Answer Key 2027 Out: Check Direct Link To Download
The WBCHSE has released the Higher Secondary Semester 3 answer key 2027 on the official website, wbchse.wb.gov.in. The objection window will open from October 27 to 30, 2026.
Kolkata mall enters Pujo map with Jatra-themed celebration
SRFTI rusticates 6 students for assaulting VC, vandalising office
Muslims off committees barring pockets, shared Durga Puja tradition frays in Kol
Voter turnout in the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls stood at 80.87 per cent and 80.07 per cent, respectively
JU Starts Engineering Decentralised Counselling & Spot Admission
Doc, Ambulance Must At Big Construction Sites
Health Scheme: 5 AIIMS Centres Added, Oncology Op Rates Fixed
Work On Kona Expressway Flyover Piers To Pick Up Pace During Puja
Civic check at 4 Park Street restaurants, food samples collected
Fewer buses, cabs and packed metro leave commuters in the lurch
Revellers brave Panchami rain, throng pandals since morning
Rainbow roads lose sheen as skid scare forces safety fixes
24-Hour control room at Nabanna, districts
Kolkata Police, hospitals take disabled, ailing kids on puja tours
Airfare @ Rs 8.5k, bus ticket @ Rs 4.5k, puja trip to N Bengal pinches pockets
Bengali diaspora transcends borders, hosts Durga Puja celebrations across Europe, US
Two men arrested in Navi Mumbai for duping investors through fake iridium scheme
The accused claimed iridium reserves were available along the West Bengal-Bangladesh border and that the Centre had agreed to purchase it for 3.34 lakh crore; they promised to distribute 50% of proceeds among the investors
Alipore court bars Mahua Moitra from posting defamatory content against West Bengal Chief Secretary
The Krishnanagar MP had used photographs of the Chief Secretary (former CEO), calling him the chief architect of SIR which led to deletions of lakhs of voters
West Bengal to get four new airports in next two years: K Rammohan Naidu
The airports will come up at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara as the Centre expands air connectivity under UDAN
Ex-Minister Indranil Sen's Bail Plea Rejected By Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen in a cheating case. Sen is accused of commercialising Durga Puja by selling high-priced preview show tickets through an organisation allegedly linked to him and his family, diverting government funds. The court noted rappings of corruption and the Enforcement Directorate is also investigating.
New BC Roy Mkt opens, 100 of 416 stall owners shift wares
Poster row: Presi probe report in 15 days, wont tolerate such acts, says min
Tanker spill triggers skids, traffic chaos on Jessore Rd
Tata Power plans Rs 2,500 crore investment for 500MW solar project in Bengal
HC rejects Indranils anticipatory bail plea in massArt case
Left book stall vandalised, 88-yr-old, others assaulted in South Kolkata
HC okays CPM book stall, warns selective policing breeds anarchy
Mothers name off voter list no ground to stall sons police verification: HC
Sukanta Majumdar Claims Change in Durga Puja Atmosphere After Government Shift in Bengal
Sukanta Majumdar discusses the shift in Durga Puja celebrations and political dynamics in West Bengal following the government change. Sukanta Majumdar Claims Change in Durga Puja Atmosphere After Government Shift in Bengal
Calcutta High Court orders release, repatriation of Bangladeshi convict
SC to hear Mahua's Circuit House plea today
On October 1, the Supreme Court had sought responses from the West Bengal government and others on Moitra's plea seeking adequate protection during her constituency visit.
Waterspout near Gangasagar bathing ghat triggers panic
Dont let anyone spoil festive mood: CM to cops, committees
Tata Power approaches West Bengal govt for land for solar projects, explores 2500-crore investment
Tata Power said the West Bengal government has shown a lot of keenness to promote rooftop solar adoption in the State under Ghar Ghar Solar initiative
Kolkata court asks Mahua Moitra to immediately delete objectionable post targeting current Bengal CS
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) A court in Kolkata on Thursday directed Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress-Mamata Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal, to immediately delete two derogatory social media posts made by her about the current West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal over the latter's role in the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise when he was the State's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). In the social media post, Moita described Agarwal as Vote Chor (Vote Thief). Agarwal first served a legal notice to Moitra over the posts and subsequently filed a defamation suit against her demanding a libel compensation of Rs 10 crore. The matter came up for hearing at a lower court at Alipore in South Kolkata on Thursday and at the end of the hearing the judge of the court said that Krishnagar Lok Sabha MP will not be able to share any new post on social media making any defamatory comments against the Chief Secretary and will also not be able to re-share any old social media post related to the same matter. The court also said that the social media posts that Moitra made on October 3 and October 6 must be deleted within 24 hours of receiving the court order. The Trinamool Congress-Mamata Lok Sabha MP will be given a notice to explain why the court will not uphold the ban on her comments. The judge of the lower court also said that Moitra's posts not just criticised the SIR process but also accused the Chief Secretary of illegal acts as the then West Bengal CEO. However,, the court added that the Krishnanagar MP was unable to present any suitable evidence in the court to support such serious allegations. As a result, the court said that there were doubts about the legal basis of those allegations. The court added that everyone had the right to discuss or criticise the SIR in the scope of public interest but behind that criticism, defamatory comments against any government official were not acceptable at all. In that regard, as per the court's observation, Moitra's social media posts were objectionable and therefore she must delete the post within the next 24 hours. Moitra gave a reaction to the court order on social media. I will be filing a vacating application to reinforce my right to call a 'Vote Chor' a 'Vote Chor', the Trinamool Congres-Mamata Lok Sabha MP in a social media statement said while reacting to the court order.
UCO Bank sees 26.7% growth in net profit
Monsoon withdraws from Tripura with 17% rainfall deficit
WBPSC Miscellaneous Cut Off 2026 Out - Category-Wise Marks and PDF
WBPSC Miscellaneous Cut Off 2026 has been released on 14 October by the West Bengal Public Service Commission for the Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination 2023. The General cut-off is 237, OBC 222, SC 188 and ST 182 marks out of 450. Candidates can check category-wise cut-off marks for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD, download the official PDF and view Personality Test eligibility details here.
On October 16, 2026, most educational institutions across India are predicted to function normally, as per the latest information. However, certain schools or districts may close due to local holidays or adverse weather conditions. Parents should stay informed through official school announcements or local notices. States like Delhi, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are expected to have schools open, while West Bengal may observe variable vacation schedules because of Durga Puja.
Essar Oil & Gas wins five CBM blocks across three states, adds 6.6 Tcf gas reserves
Essar Oil & Gas has acquired five coal-blend methane blocks across West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. The company aims to enhance domestic natural gas production while developing approximately 1,281 square kilometers of new acreage. This expansion also includes significant resources of around 6.6 trillion cubic feet of gas-in-place. Essar currently produces nearly 50 percent of Indias CBM production, reflecting its strong position in this sector.
Investigation Underway at Presidency University Following Offensive Remarks
West Bengals higher education minister condemns offensive comments about Swami Vivekananda at Presidency University, promising swift action. Investigation Underway at Presidency University Following Offensive Remarks
Essar Oil & Gas bags 5 coal bed methane blocks across West Bengal, MP and Telangana
The newly awarded acreage will strengthen the companys presence in established gas-producing regions and open up opportunities in Telanganas Godavari valley
WB NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule Out, Round 1 Registration From 22 October
West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the WB NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule for postgraduate medical admissions. Online registration will begin on 22 October 2026 at 11 AM and close on 28 October at 6 PM. Candidates can check the registration process, fee payment deadline, verification schedule, choice filling dates and seat allotment result date.
Crizac Launches Partner Growth Program to Help Counselling Partners Grow
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 15: Crizac Limited, an AI-native student mobility platform partnering with international universities and education counsellors globally, today announced the Partner Growth Program (PGP), an initiative to help counselling partners grow their businesses.
