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Supreme Court asks West Bengal govt to provide details of quizzing of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land grabbing probe

The Supreme Court requested West Bengal government records for Sumit Roy's interrogation. Roy alleged investigators focused on his family and party instead of the offense. The court extended Roy's protection from arrest until September seventh. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta disputed these claims, citing bank deposits. The bench will examine interrogation transcripts and video records next Monday.

The Economic Times 31 Aug 2026 1:16 pm

Nine Arrested in Sex Racket Bust at Resort in Lataguri, West Bengal

Kolkata, August 31: In a significant police operation, nine individuals have been arrested for allegedly running a sex racket at a resort in Lataguri, located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Among those detained are five men, three women, and a resort employee. Reports indicate that the three women hail from Siliguri in North ... Read more Nine Arrested in Sex Racket Bust at Resort in Lataguri, West Bengal

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 1:09 pm

IMD: Heavy rainfall forecast across several northern states

Low-pressure area persists over Gangetic West Bengal

The Hindu Businessline 31 Aug 2026 10:57 am

Controversy at Jadavpur University: Anti-National Slogans Erased, Legal Action Threatened by Dilip Ghosh

New Town, August 31: A controversy has erupted at Jadavpur University over alleged anti-national slogans. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has taken a firm stance on the issue. He stated that while individuals have the right to express their views and write slogans in a democratic setup, no one is permitted to chant or write ... Read more Controversy at Jadavpur University: Anti-National Slogans Erased, Legal Action Threatened by Dilip Ghosh

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 10:55 am

IMD Heavy Rain Alert: Heavy rains are expected in these states, IMD issues major alert

IMD Heavy Rain Alert: Rainfall is expected to intensify in many parts of the country on August 31st. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal and Jharkhand. A red alert has been issued for Odisha and Chhattisgarh, predicting torrential rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. IMD Heavy Rain Alert: On the last day of [] The post IMD Heavy Rain Alert: Heavy rains are expected in these states, IMD issues major alert first appeared on informalnewz .

informalnewz 31 Aug 2026 9:00 am

West Bengal governor says India

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The News Mill 31 Aug 2026 8:37 am

R.P. Singh Addresses Key Issues Affecting Students and Politics

New Delhi, August 31: R.P. Singh, the national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), addressed several pressing issues, including Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Uzbekistan, concerns surrounding the NEET-PG examination, comments from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and political developments in Punjab and West Bengal. Regarding Prime Minister Modis trip to Uzbekistan, Singh ... Read more R.P. Singh Addresses Key Issues Affecting Students and Politics

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 2:59 am

After whitewash, JU students give reclaim the wall call

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 1:24 am

Cops suspended for extortion

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:33 am

Police look for teacher missing for 3 days

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:31 am

TMC Leader Rajib Ghoshal Arrested for Job Fraud in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 31: Another leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been arrested in West Bengals Bankura district on charges of fraud. Police announced the arrest on Sunday. Rajib Ghoshal was apprehended late Saturday night in Kolkata for allegedly cheating people out of millions of rupees under the pretense of securing jobs. He is considered ... Read more TMC Leader Rajib Ghoshal Arrested for Job Fraud in West Bengal

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Free School Street Hotel Had No Valid Fire Safety Cert: FIR

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:25 am

How this street snack landed up at the chefs table

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:00 am

Arambag tourists video reassures worried kin

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:40 pm

Last route with 2-door buses shifts to 1 door

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:39 pm

Last resort: Kin seek cell location, write to China

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:24 pm

Bangladeshi in cop net for kidney racket

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:23 pm

Anti-national graffiti at varsity whitewashed after West Bengal CMs ultimatum

Graffiti and poster culture have been prevalent at Jadavpur University for decades and are inseparable from the politics of the university

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

West Bengal: VHP Clarifies Stand After Uproar On Durga Puja Non-Veg Food Diktat

The VHP has taken upon itself the authority to decide how Bengalis should celebrate Durga Puja: Mohammad Salim

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 9:20 pm

Row over NRS patients wrong surgery claim

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

KP summons Derek over Camac Street confrontation

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat, Sukanta Majumdar Expresses Gratitude

Kolkata, August 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the legendary actor Uttam Kumar during the Mann Ki Baat program, prompting a heartfelt response from Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. He expressed that PM Modi deeply considers the sentiments of West Bengal. In a conversation with reporters, Majumdar stated, During the Mann Ki Baat program, the Prime ... Read more PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat, Sukanta Majumdar Expresses Gratitude

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

Congress Condemns Destruction of Nehru Statue in Durgapur, Threatens Protest

Kolkata, August 30: The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) condemned the destruction of a statue of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Durgapur, located in the Paschim Bardhaman district, on Sunday. They demanded its reinstatement within 24 hours. The district Congress leadership accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of vandalizing the statue and discarding ... Read more Congress Condemns Destruction of Nehru Statue in Durgapur, Threatens Protest

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Who is Kajal Sheikh, TMC goon and sand mafia kingpin who was snubbed by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Birbhum

Social media has been rife with misleading claims that Suvendu Adhikari interacted with the notorious TMC MLA Kajal Sheikh and was somehow planning to rehabilitate him into the BJP or the Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC faction.

OpIndia 30 Aug 2026 5:07 pm

CM Suvendu Adhikari Thanks PM Modi for Honoring Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat

Kolkata, August 30: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning the legendary Bengali actor, the late Uttam Kumar, in his Mann Ki Baat program. The Chief Minister stated that the Prime Ministers acknowledgment of Uttam Kumar is a matter of pride for the people of the state, ... Read more CM Suvendu Adhikari Thanks PM Modi for Honoring Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Video From Bangladesh Falsely Shared as One of Rape-Murder Case in West Bengal

The video shows the victim of a rape and murder case in Bangladesh's Madaripur, and not India.

The Quint 30 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Bengal CM Adhikari announces refund for Messi event fans

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised to refund the tickets of 33,000 fans who attended the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Stadium.

NewsBytes 30 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

HNGIL seeks insolvency proceedings against Bira 91 maker over payment default

The stock is lying at HNGIL's plants at Bahadurgarh in Haryana, Puducherry, and Rishra in West Bengal.

The Hindu Businessline 30 Aug 2026 3:40 pm

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh backs Nepal after flash floods

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The News Mill 30 Aug 2026 3:12 pm

Dinner, drinks & dance. No hashtag required

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Odisha Braces for Extremely Heavy Rain as Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure Area Moves Inland

Odisha is bracing for another spell of intense rainfall as a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-north Odisha coasts continues to influence the weather. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system persisted over the same region at 5:30 am IST on Sunday, August 30. The associated cyclonic [] The post Odisha Braces for Extremely Heavy Rain as Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure Area Moves Inland appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 30 Aug 2026 11:01 am

Dilip Ghosh Addresses Arrest Warrants Against Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal

Murshidabad, August 30: West Bengals Rural Development Minister, Dilip Ghosh, took a morning walk in Raghunathganj today. During his visit, he interacted with party workers and local residents at Sadarghat and Netaji Subhas Island. Speaking to the media about Nepal, Ghosh emphasized Indias readiness to extend help. He also commented on the arrest warrants issued ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Addresses Arrest Warrants Against Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 10:49 am

Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain over east India

The weather system over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-northwestward, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rain over Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand

Business Standard 30 Aug 2026 8:33 am

Insects, dead flies found in raw materials at West Bengal's Siliguri sweet factory

Insects dead flies found in raw materials at West Bengals Siliguri sweet factory

India Today 30 Aug 2026 6:52 am

Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Two-Month-Old Baby in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 30: A woman in West Bengal was arrested while attempting to sell her two-month-old baby. The incident was thwarted by vigilant personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The woman claimed the child was her own. The transaction was set to take place at a bus stand near the India-Nepal border in Bihar ... Read more Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Two-Month-Old Baby in West Bengal

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 2:10 am

JU whitewashes graffiti on campus after CM ultimatum

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 1:19 am

Basirhat home set to welcome back couple who cheated death

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 1:12 am

Biker killed in Thakurpukur accident

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:18 am

City may receive sporadic showers on Mon, Tues: Met

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:02 am

Turned into a tinderbox: Deadly fire at Kolkatas Florence Mansion

In the span of a week 18 people lost their lives in two hotel fires in West Bengal, one in Kolkata, another in Tarapith. The fires exposed the gaps in the States firefighting infrastructure, a lack of regulation, perpetuation of corruption, and societys divide between the haves and have-nots, reports Senjuti Sengupta

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:57 pm

Litter fine, night parking fee, plastic ban from Sept 1

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

Tragedy beyond scale, say tour group staffers back home

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:36 pm

Trapped In Elevator, 9 Saved At Liluah Rly Stn

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:19 pm

Jadavpur University Removes Graffiti Amid Stunned Silence

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 10:32 pm

FIR against Mamata Banerjee for 'violating' HC order

Kolkata Police have registered a suo motu FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) organisers. The FIR alleges violation of Calcutta High Court conditions for a TMCP foundation day event, including breaching barricades, jostling with police, and disrupting traffic. The court had set conditions for attendance and maintaining law and order.

Rediff 29 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Custodial interrogation of Mamata Banerjee necessary in RG Kar case: Bengal Minister

Custodial interrogation of Mamata Banerjee necessary in RG Kar case: Bengal Minister Kolkata: West Bengal Minister for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Agnimitra Paul on Saturday evening called for custodial interrogation of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in connection with the conspiracies behind the rape and murder of a junior doctor at staterun R.G. Kar [] The post Custodial interrogation of Mamata Banerjee necessary in RG Kar case: Bengal Minister appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

Mamata Banerjee booked: FIR filed over TMCP event in Kolkata

Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:01 pm

Will send team to Nepal if MEA gives permission: West Bengal CM

The State Government manages to contact two of the 39 people from West Bengal missing in Nepal flash floods

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

CM announces tourist lodge, Rs 5cr for Tarapith festival

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Bengal: GRSE gets orders for two more hybrid ferries, Bailey Bridges

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) The West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDCL) placed an order with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the construction of two more hybrid dieselelectric ferries and two Bailey bridges on Saturday. GRSE is already building 13 hybrid ferries for the West Bengal government, which will replace the old, []

bhaskarlive 29 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Owner asks TMC to vacate Camac Street office

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Mamata Banerjee Faces FIR After TMCP Rally Sparks Clash Over High Court Order

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been charged in an FIR after her party's Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) was accused of not following the Calcutta High Court's orders for its foundation day rally in Kolkata. The FIR was

Oneindia 29 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

Durga Puja is West Bengals Identity, No Guidance Needed from BJP: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Kolkata, August 29: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury shared his views with reporters on various issues on Saturday. He emphasized that Durga Puja is integral to West Bengals identity, and there can be no compromise on this matter. He noted that while the ritual involves animal sacrifice, it is unfortunate that the BJP is attempting ... Read more Durga Puja is West Bengals Identity, No Guidance Needed from BJP: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 6:24 pm

Mamata Banerjee booked over alleged violation of Calcutta HC order at TMCP rally

Kolkata Police has registered a suo motu case against former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating conditions laid down by the Calcutta high court for a Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) rally in Kolkata. The case was registered at Hastings Police Station following the TMCP foundation day programme [] The post Mamata Banerjee booked over alleged violation of Calcutta HC order at TMCP rally appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 29 Aug 2026 5:53 pm

Nepal floods: 28 Andhra pilgrims return safely after completing Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Twenty-eight Andhra Pradesh pilgrims safely returned from Nepal after a flash flood incident. Their journey was delayed by visa issues, which indirectly helped them avoid the worst. A sudden surge of water caused vehicles to be swept away and a bridge to collapse. Some pilgrims were stranded, while two buses from West Bengal remain missing. Indian officials and the travel agency provided assistance throughout the perilous situation.

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

After CM Adhikari

After CM Adhikaris instruction, Kolkata Police register suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: Following the instruction from West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari earlier in the day, the Kolkata Police on Saturday registered a suo motu FIR against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violation of a Calcutta High Court order at the foundation [] The post After CM Adhikaris instruction, Kolkata Police register suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Aug 2026 4:52 pm

Assam Tea Industry Faces Crisis As Auction Prices Plunge 15% Amid Floods

Guwahati, Aug 29: The tea industry in Assam and West Bengal is facing a severe crisis as auction prices have plunged sharply over the past two months, compounded by floods, extreme heat, and pest infestations that have disrupted production. The Tea Association of India (TAI) reported that average auction prices at North Indias three major... The post Assam Tea Industry Faces Crisis As Auction Prices Plunge 15% Amid Floods first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 29 Aug 2026 4:33 pm

FIR against Mamata over

Kolkata: The Kolkata Police on Saturday, August 29, registered a suo motu FIR against former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee for alleged violation of Calcutta High Court-imposed conditions for holding a TMCP foundation day event. The FIR was filed at the Hastings Police Station against Banerjee as well as 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 .

The Siasat Daily 29 Aug 2026 3:45 pm

Odisha Braces for Five Days of Heavy Rain, IMD Issues Alert

A low-pressure area formed over the northwestern Bay of Bengal adjoining the West Bengalnorth Odisha coast early Saturday morning, leading to a five-day heavy to very heavy rainfall warning across the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system developed around 5:30 a.m. under the influence of an active cyclonic circulation. Rainfall intensity [] The post Odisha Braces for Five Days of Heavy Rain, IMD Issues Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 29 Aug 2026 3:37 pm

FIR against Mamata Banerjee over violation of Calcutta HC order

The Kolkata Police have registered a case against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violation of Calcutta High Court order at a Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) foundation day event held on Friday, August 28. The FIR was filed at the Hastings Police Station against Banerjee as well as the organisers of the meeting of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), an officer said.

India TV 29 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

VHP Clarifies No Guidelines for Durga Puja in West Bengal

New Delhi, August 29: Alok Kumar, the president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), has announced that no guidelines have been issued for Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. He emphasized that the VHP does not possess the authority to issue any directives or guidelines. In a statement to a news agency, Kumar said, We ... Read more VHP Clarifies No Guidelines for Durga Puja in West Bengal

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 3:04 pm

ONGCs First Commercial Hydrocarbon Discovery Nears Production Stage in Bengal Basin

New Delhi, August 29: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced that ONGCs first commercial hydrocarbon discovery in the Ashoknagar area of West Bengal has reached a significant milestone towards production and commercialization. He described this achievement as a major step in strengthening Indias energy security and increasing domestic oil and ... Read more ONGCs First Commercial Hydrocarbon Discovery Nears Production Stage in Bengal Basin

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 2:44 pm