Argument over childs assault led to double murder in Keralams Attappady: police
Provat Das, a native of West Bengal, is accused of killing a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter
NCW seeks report from Kerala Police over double murder in Attappadi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported gruesome murder of a woman and a child in Attappadi in Kerala's Palakkad district and sought a report from the state police within a week, an official said on Saturday. The severed and decomposed body parts of the victims were reportedly found stuffed in sacks and abandoned on the banks of the Bhavani river, as per a media report. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police, Kerala, seeking immediate apprehension of the suspect, identification of all possible accomplices, a thorough and impartial investigation, and preservation of forensic evidence, said an official statement. Necessary assistance and support to the victims families during the identification and legal process have also been sought, it said. The Commission has sought an Action Taken Report within seven days, underscoring that the life, dignity and safety of women and children must be protected without compromise. Meanwhile, a migrant worker from West Bengal has come under the police radar in connection with the gruesome killing of his wife and their five-year-old daughter, whose dismembered bodies were found stuffed into sacks and dumped on the banks of the river. Investigators suspect that the man, who had arrived in the area along with his wife and their young daughter around 25 days ago, could be behind their murders. Police have also learnt that the man had harboured suspicions about his wife, giving investigators a possible clue to the motive. The victims are suspected to be the man's wife and daughter. Police have also received information that the deceased were from West Bengal, strengthening the possibility that the case involves a migrant family. However, their identities are yet to be conclusively established. The investigation received a major breakthrough from one of the sacks used to dispose of the bodies. Police found indications from the writing on the sack that it had been brought from Coimbatore to a shop at Kottathara in Attappadi along with other goods. The batch and other markings on the sack are being examined to trace its exact source. The Puthur police have launched a detailed probe based on this lead and are checking wholesale and retail shops in Attappadi and along the Tamil Nadu border. CCTV footage is also being examined to establish who purchased or transported the sacks, the police said.
Mamata Banerjee Gets Rebel TMC Offer? Faction May Withdraw Nandigram Candidate To Back Her | Watch
The battle over the Trinamool Congress symbol has intensified as a five-member rebel TMC delegation led by West Bengal LoP Ritabrata Banerjee met officials at IIIDEM in Delhi. The faction said the meeting was fruitful and that it would submit documents sought by the panel. Meanwhile, a major Nandigram twist has emerged. The rebel faction says it may withdraw its candidate and support Mamata Banerjee if she contests the bypoll as an independent. The faction plans to decide before September 16, while Banerjee expressed 100% confidence about securing the TMC symbol.
CCTV Footage Unveils Digha Deal: Black SUV and Thar Traced in Odisha Orangutan Trafficking Case
The sensational recovery of five orangutans from the Badapahi forest in Bhograi has blown the lid off an international wildlife trafficking ring, with the Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police intensifying raids across Odisha and West Bengal. Investigators have placed a hotel businessman and his son under intense scrutiny, suspecting that the illicit wildlife [] The post CCTV Footage Unveils Digha Deal: Black SUV and Thar Traced in Odisha Orangutan Trafficking Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bengal CM Suvendu pitches business-friendly climate to industrialists
The West Bengal government on Saturday invited industrialists and business groups to invest in the state, asserting that the new government was working to create a conducive business environment through new policies and incentives. Speaking at a summit organised by a news channel, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government would soon unveil new industrial and land policies and amendments to the land ceiling Act, along with a package of incentives for investors, though he did not give a timeline or further details. Adhikari said industrialisation would help generate employment in the state, where, he claimed, a large number of educated youths were without jobs. He also claimed that nearly one crore migrant labourers from the state were currently working outside. This is a truly patriotic government functioning properly. We are working on the industrial policy, the industrial land policy, the Land Ceiling Act, incentives and other investor-related measures. The roadmap is .
Bengal man arrested for sexually assaulting minor daughter
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) A man in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district has been arrested for sexually assaulting his 13-year-old daughter, police said on Saturday. According to the police, the elder daughter had filed a complaint against her father with the Baruipar police. She claimed that she left home due to sexual assault, which she was subjected to by her father, and alleged that he was doing the same to her younger sister. Based on that complaint, officers of Baruipur Women Police Station have arrested the accused. According to the police, the arrested person is a hawker by profession. Allegedly, in December last year, the accused's elder daughter was subjected to physical abuse. She left home in anger and fear. The younger daughter alleged that her father's misbehaviour was not resolved even after she informed her mother. The mother kept quiet even after knowing everything. It is alleged that after the elder daughter left home, the father continued to sexually assault the younger daughter. The 'victim' claimed that this had been happening for the past few months. She said that there was no situation to tell anyone. She spoke to her sister on the phone. After that, both sisters informed their mother. Even after that, the mother remained silent and refused to accept their allegations. Incidentally, the accused's elder daughter called 100 and informed the police about the matter. Based on that, officers of Baruipur Women Police Station arrested the accused from the Kulpi Road area last night. A case has been registered against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Police have applied for his custody to investigate the matter further. Based on the complaint by the daughter, the father has been arrested. We will seek his custody to interrogate him further. Investigation is on, and all the allegations are being looked into, a senior officer of Baruipur Police District said.
Abhishek aide broke down during questioning in graft cases: Bengal CID
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) Sumit Roy, the Personal Assistant of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and party's Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member Abhishek Benerjee started breaking down in face of sustained questioning and confessed of his involvement in a number of financial irregularities, insiders from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal Police claimed on Saturday. CID sleuths arrested Roy on Thursday afternoon in connection with a multi-crore illegal land grabbing case at Salboni in West Midnapore district and he was presented at a district court in West Midnapore on Friday, following which he was remanded to eight days of CID custody. Since Friday evening, a special team of CID comprising an Indian Police Service officer assisted by two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP)-ranking officers. In the face of sustained interrogation, Roy had started breaking down and has started revealing his involvements not only in the Salboni land grabbing case as well as other major scams in the state, a CID insider said requesting anonymity. Another state police insider said that the Investigating Officers have uncovered information about transactions worth crores of rupees in the Salboni land corruption case. The money allegedly reached multiple bank accounts. Investigators are trying to find out who, apart from Roy, were involved in those financial transactions and who benefited financially from that money, the police official said. The state police officials said that Roy's statement might be crucial in revealing the larger conspiracy behind these scams. The information obtained from him (Sumit Roy) is being compared with the documents, bank account information, land documents and other evidence already accessed by the investigating officers, the state police official said. The interrogating officials are trying to grill Roy about those persons or persons from whom he used to receive instructions in the matter. In the Salboni land scam case, the investigating officers have already received details of a particular bank account in the name of Sumit Roy, which had doubtful transactions worth Rs 15 crore. The investigating officials through Sumit Roy's questioning are trying to reach the source of the funds, the CID insider said.
Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh Criticizes TMC Amid Election Symbol Dispute
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh attacks TMC, claiming the party should cease to exist due to its negative impact on the state. Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh Criticizes TMC Amid Election Symbol Dispute
Narcotics, firearm seized by SSB close to India-Nepal border; five apprehended
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) A significant quantity of narcotics and an illegal firearm were seized by troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) close to the India-Nepal border over the last two days, officials said on Saturday. Five persons have been apprehended in this connection. In the latest case, personnel of the 41 Bn SSB Ranidanga and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of the Bihar Police carried out an intelligence-based operation in the Lakdi Depot area in Galgalia, Kishanganj, Bihar, around 7.10 a.m. on Saturday. The security personnel carried out a raid at the house of one Mohamad Hasim (57) and seized 507 grams of Brown Sugar, 814 grams of amphetamine, a country-made pistol, one round of live ammunition and a mobile phone. The house is barely 550 metres from the international border, officials said. The seized items were checked with a drug detection kit and tested positive for MDMA (Amphetamine) and Brown Sugar. Hasim and Ruksar Khatun (30) were taken into custody. The latter is from the Channu Tola village in Bhatgaon, Kishanganj. During preliminary interrogation, the apprehended persons disclosed that the Brown Sugar and Amphetamine were procured from an unidentified person at Galgalia Bazar. They, along with the seized items, were handed over to the Galgalia Police Station for further legal action, an official said. In another raid carried out during the evening of Friday, 410 grams of Brown Sugar were seized. Around 6.20 p.m., acting on reliable information, a special patrolling party of the Kadomanijote Company of the 41 Bn SSB, Ranidanga, proceeded towards Aambari Village in Ghoshpukur on National Highway 327C. Three suspects were searched, and the narcotics were seized from their possession, the official said. A drug detection kit declared the powdery substance to be Brown Sugar after a sniffer dog confirmed it to be drugs. The three persons apprehended in this connection have been identified as Akram Hossain (43), from Khagen Hat in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, Tapan Das (34), from Dakshin Palash, Matigara, Darjeeling, West Bengal, and Ebrahim Hoque (33), of Bhorkulagachh, Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. During preliminary interrogation, the apprehended persons disclosed that the Brown Sugar was procured from an unidentified person at a shoe shop in Panjipara and was being taken to Ghoshpukur for delivery to a woman known only as Didi. They, along with the narcotics, have been handed over to the Phansidewa Police Station, the official added.
Left, TMC govts in Bengal tried to destroy cultural traditions of Bengali Hindus: CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged past governments undermined Hindu traditions. He stated the current BJP government seeks to restore these heritage and traditions. Adhikari highlighted the plight of a Bangladeshi Hindu monk and Partition victims. He claimed past regimes pushed religious texts and festivals aside. The Chief Minister urged unity to preserve identity, religion, and heritage.
40 firms join DGR conclave to widen job opportunities for ex-servicemen
Bengal govt focuses on credit management reforms in cooperative banks to tackle bad loans
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) The BJP-led West Bengal government has initiated a series of reforms in the credit management system of cooperative banks across the state to address the longstanding problem of bad loans and recover dues from wilful defaulters. State Cooperation Minister Ashok Kirtaniya has personally reviewed the financial health of several cooperative banks and directed departmental officials to prepare a comprehensive strategy aimed at strengthening credit discipline and improving loan recovery mechanisms. The Minister has directed the departmental bureaucrats to frame a blueprint for a comprehensive strategy to address the chronic issue of wilful defaulters. According to sources in the cooperative department, the proposed blueprint for urban cooperative banks will focus on three key areas. The first is the introduction of a robust due diligence mechanism to properly assess the creditworthiness of loan applicants and identify potential risks before loans are sanctioned. The second component involves identifying wilful defaulters and initiating recovery proceedings, including the attachment of properties where necessary. The third seeks to fix accountability for lapses in loan sanctioning and disbursal, with action proposed against credit officers found to have deliberately ignored borrowers' lack of creditworthiness. Minister Ashok Kirtaniya said property attachment proceedings would be carried out irrespective of the political affiliations of defaulters. He also warned that responsibility for unrecovered loans would be examined and that, if required, recoveries could be made from the pensions of retired officials or the salaries of serving officers found responsible for irregularities. If the money is not recovered, the responsibility of the credit officers concerned will also be investigated. If necessary, the money may be deducted from the pension of retired officers and the salaries of working officers, the Minister said. Department officials alleged that during the previous Trinamool Congress regime, due diligence norms in cooperative banks were often ignored, with loan sanctions influenced by recommendations from local ruling party leaders. They claimed that while some credit officers were complicit, many also faced pressure to approve loans without adequate scrutiny. The proposed reforms are expected to strengthen financial discipline in cooperative banks, curb the accumulation of bad loans, and improve accountability in the credit approval process.
TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi
A rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sought recognition as the legitimate party leadership. This meeting precedes nominations for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. The Election Commission scheduled the meeting for September 12, 2026. The by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar will occur on October 6.
West Bengal Bypolls: Congress Names Candidates for Rejinagar, Nandigram
The Congress named Mohammed Abdullahil Kafi and Milan Pradhan as its candidates for the by-polls to the Rejinagar and Nandigram assembly constituencies.
Congress questions timing of raids after Harish Rawat quits party posts following ED action on aide
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawats decision to step down from two Congress posts following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on his aide, has drawn a sharp reaction from Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat, who questioned the timing and alleged that the central agency was being used as a tool for political revenge. Speaking to IANS, Bhagat said Rawats decision reflected the Congress leaders political ethos and his commitment to ensuring that his actions did not weaken the partys ongoing political fight. Certainly, I believe this reflects the core values of the Congress party and Harish Rawat jis own political ethos. He has willingly tendered his resignation from multiple posts in the past. The law will take its own course, that much is certain, Bhagat said. However, he questioned the timing of the ED action and alleged that the agencys functioning had repeatedly come under suspicion. However, the timing chosen by the BJP and the modus operandi of the Enforcement Directorate have consistently remained under suspicion. They work with a spirit of revenge and work as a tool for them. So, their activities are always under suspicion, the Congress MP said. The remarks came a day after Rawat resigned as a member of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee and as a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee at the national level. Rawats decision followed ED raids on his personal assistant, Chandan Singh Jeena, in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in a 2016 state recruitment examination. The ED said in a statement on Friday evening that it had conducted searches at Jeenas premises on Thursday and seized cash worth Rs 32 lakh along with a dozen luxury wristwatches. He further reacted to the BJP criticising Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi after the Karnataka Congress unit announced a list of newly nominated district presidents consisting entirely of men and said, Rahul ji has spoken about their identity, their importance, and the fact that they have an identity of their own. And I believe that when he spoke about the nearly half of our population, he was talking about self-reliance, confidence, self-respect and self-assurance. He made these remarks in that context. As far as Karnataka is concerned, you must have seen that whether it is about the Cabinet or many other such things, today you cannot say that it is only about responsibilities. Many times, when we bring things forward organisationally, if we find a better candidate, we give them the responsibility. We do not indulge in pick and choose. Despite this, we can say that when it comes to reservation for women or bringing women forward, the Congress took the initiative first, he told IANS. Bhagat also reacted to a controversy surrounding West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari eating fish at Kalighat Temple. He said dietary choices were not among the countrys most pressing concerns. I believe that what someone chooses to wear or eat is not an issue confronting the country today. There are far more pressing issues--unemployment and inflation, he said.
'Different ways of worship: Dilip Ghosh defends Suvendu Adhikaris fish Bhog at temple
Digital Desk | Newtown, Sep 12 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, visited the Kalighat Temple on the occasion of Kaushiki Amavasya and partook of the traditional bhog offered at the temple, which included sweets, basanti pulao and fish. Reacting to this, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that different people follow different methods of worship and ways of life, and that personal religious preferences should not become a subject of controversy. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, In many places, fish is offered as prasad in temples. There are different methods of worship, ways of life and personal preferences. So, this should not be a subject of discussion. Everyone should make their own decisions and be left to decide for themselves. His remarks came days after Dhirendra Krishna Garg, 30, chief priest of Bageshwar Dham, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, visited West Bengal to attend the three-day Hanumant Katha programme at Liluah in Howrah district. On Saturday, he was hosted by Adhikari for dinner. Addressing devotees at Liluah, Bageshwar Baba had said, Please don't mind, but there is something I don't like about West Bengal. During Navratri and Durga Puja, non-vegetarian food is consumed near the pandals. All sorts of dirty food is prepared. I want every Hindu to wake up during the coming Navratri and expel those people. They are not pious. They are sacrilegious, he had added. Responding indirectly to the religious leader's remarks, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya had said, How can Bengalis not eat fish and meat? He dismissed Bageshwar Baba's comments as his personal opinion. Ghosh also commented on the ongoing row over the Trinamool Congress' name and election symbol. He said, Whether the twin flowers on grass symbol will actually remain or not, all this discussion will continue until the Election Commission's decision arrives. Reacting to Trinamool Congress representatives travelling to Delhi to meet the Election Commission, Ghosh said, Many people go to Delhi; they have also gone. Wait and watch. The Speaker and the Election Commission will think about what Trinamool Congress' future is in this matter. The decision will come from there only. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India is expected to take a decision on the dispute concerning the Trinamool Congress' party name, election symbol and funds, with claims being made by both the Mamata Banerjee camp and the faction led by MLA Ritabrata Banerjee. The ECI has called representatives of both sides for separate meetings in New Delhi on Saturday over their competing claims to the party's organisational control, name, assets and election symbol.
Odisha Orangutan Case: STF Questions Over 40, Black SUV Under Scanner
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch has questioned more than 40 people from Odisha and West Bengal as part of its investigation into the alleged smuggling of five infant orangutans rescued from a protected area in Balasore district. Investigators are particularly focusing on a black Thar SUV spotted near Bichitrapur forest [] The post Odisha Orangutan Case: STF Questions Over 40, Black SUV Under Scanner appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Suvendu eats fish offering at Kalighat temple amidst Bageshwar Baba row
On the sacred occasion of Kaushiki Amavasya, Chief Minister Shri @SuvenduWB offered prayers to Maa Kali at Kalighat and, following the temples traditional customs, partook of the sacred bhog of pulao and fish, the West Bengal BJP said on social media, sharing the video
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West Bengal, Japan explore new trade, air connectivity and cultural partnerships
Kolkata will host an Indo-Japan cultural festival and exchange in 2027 as India and Japan mark 75 years of friendship. A Japanese delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu also discussed trade, direct air connectivity, renewable energy and a business-friendly environment with West Bengal officials during its Kolkata visit.
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West Bengal CM Adhikari plans Ambani meet as state steps up investment pitch
West Bengal's Chief Minister plans to meet Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai soon. He will also attend a dinner hosted during the BRICS Summit in Delhi. CM Adhikari also said a defense project proposal from DRDO for East Midnapore has been approved. Meanwhile, Anant Ambani expressed Reliance's eagerness to invest in West Bengal.
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Congress Announces Candidates for West Bengal By-Elections
Congress has named its candidates for the 2026 West Bengal by-elections, focusing on key constituencies like Rejendranagar and Nandigram. Congress Announces Candidates for West Bengal By-Elections
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Bengal: Congress announces candidates for Rejinagar, Nandigram bypolls
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Friday announced the names of the party candidates for the forthcoming bypolls for Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal next month. AICC issued a press statement on Friday night claiming that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the proposals for the candidature of Mohd Abdullahil Kafi from Rejinagar and Milan Pradhan from Nandigram for the upcoming by-elections for these two constituencies next month. The bypolls for these two constituencies will be conducted on October 6 that is just before the forthcoming Durga Puja festival in the state. The counting of votes and poll results will be declared on October 9. The date before which the elections will have to be concluded is October 11. In the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections earlier this year, current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was elected from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly Constituencies in South Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Adhikari defeated his predecessor and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of more than 15,000 votes. Adhikari retained the Bhabanipur constituency, thus necessitating bypolls for Nandigram. On the other hand, former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir contested and was elected as an Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) candidate from both Naoda and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies, both in Murshidabad district. Later, Kabir decided to retain Naoda, thus necessitating bypolls for the Rejinagar seat. Since 2021, Nandigram, because of Suvendu Adhikari, has been a virtual fortress for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Therefore, political observers are not in two minds about the results of the by-elections there. However, political observers say that because of the demography of Rejinagar, this particular Assembly constituency will be quite tough to win for the BJP. On the other hand, Trinamool Congress, which is now divided into three factions, also does not seem to have much poll prospects from Rejinagar this time. Rather, CPI-M and Congress can view the opportunity for increasing their tally in the West Bengal Assembly constituency by one seat. The Rejinagar bypolls might also give some indication about where the minority votes in the state might shift to in the coming days, a Kolkata-based political observer said.
Congress names candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar assembly bypolls
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Kolkata to host Indo-Japan cultural festival in 2027, boosting bilateral trade and air connectivity
A joint cultural exchange between Japan and Bengal is planned for 2027. Discussions focused on bilateral trade and direct air connectivity. Japanese companies seek a hassle-free business environment in West Bengal. The state government assured a conducive atmosphere for investors. Both nations will celebrate 75 years of friendship with cultural programs.
Baruipur blast sparks bomb storage claims
Truncated metro service tomorrow
EC hearing on TMC name-symbol today, to meet both camps back-to-back
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DRDO defence project in East Midnapore on track: CM
1,100 from Bengal to embark on Somnath pilgrimage
State asks school recruitment bodies to arrange for in-service teachers TET
HC pulls up KMC over 42 illegal constructions, orders CBI probe
West Bengal forms panel for naming and renaming public places
The West Bengal government has formed a state-level advisory committee to examine proposals for naming and renaming roads, streets, bridges and public places. Headed by Swami Pradiptananda, also known as Kartik Maharaj, the panel will assess historical, cultural, heritage and public considerations before recommending proposed name changes.
Calcutta High Court Reduces Life Term to 11 Years in 2012 Assault Case
Suvendu Adhikari announces proposed DRDO project at Bengal's Junput
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the premium agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, is all set to set up a mega project in the state. Speaking to media persons, the Chief Minister added that Junput in his native East Midnapore district had been identified as the venue for the DRDO project. However, Chief Minister Adhikari refused to divulge further details of the project. All I can say right now is that a mega DRDO project is coming up at Junput soon. I will speak in detail in the matter at a later stage, the Chief Minister said at the sidelines of the inauguration of the outlet of a clothing store chain at Salt Lake in the northern outskirts of Kolkata. During the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments, mega investment proposals in East Midnapore district could not be fructified because of the politically backed local opposition. During the late Budhhadeb Bhattacharjee-led Left Front government, the proposed nuclear power project could not be fructified because of the local resistance, which was orchestrated by Trinamool Congress, as the then principal opposition party in the state. Again in 2024, during the Trinamool Congress government, an ongoing DRDO project at Junput had to be stopped midway because of the combined opposition from Indian National Trinamool Trade Union Congress -- the Trinamool Congress' trade union wing, and an association of the local fishermen. Meanwhile, speaking at the inauguration of the clothing store, CM Adhikari also said that although the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government is keen about attracting big ticket investments for improving the state's economy as well as to ensure higher employment generation, the backgrounds of the interested investors will be checked first before they are allowed to make investments in the state. We will undergo a background credibility check of the interest investors, specially whether they had in prior involvement in money laundering activities and whether there are pending cases registered by the central investigating agencies against them. The bank guarantee factor will also be checked, the Chief Minister added.
Dhruv Singh, Subha Mita Karmakar Lead West Bengal Charge
West Bengal's Dhruv Singh, Anish Halder, Subha Mita Karmakar, and other young talents have advanced in the All India Sub-Junior (Under-13) Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Kolkata, showcasing strong performances against competitors from across 28 states and five union territories. The tournament features a significant prize purse, encouraging young badminton players.
Piston Raises USD 15 Million to Scale the Infrastructure Layer for Logistics Commerce
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 11: Piston, a cardless payments platform that connects commercial fleets and gas stations, today announced it has raised USD 15 million in Series A funding. FPV Ventures led the round, with participation from existing investors Spark Capital and Pear VC. The financing brings Piston's total capital raised to USD 22.5 million.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) The uncertainty surrounding the Trinamool Congress's proposed public meeting at Sreerampore in West Bengal's Hooghly district, with former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the principal speaker, continued on Friday after a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court referred the matter back to the single-judge bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya for an early decision. The meeting was originally scheduled for Friday. On Thursday, Justice Bhattacharyya's bench had granted conditional permission for the event but declined to allow a rally following the meeting. However, the programme could not go ahead as planned after the state government approached a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge and Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, seeking clarification on a particular portion of the single-judge bench's order. The state government argued that the police administration had little role in the matter because the owner of the ground selected by the Trinamool Congress for the event had objected to its use for a political programme. It further contended that the private property is generally used for religious functions, leaving the administration unable to override the owner's objections. After hearing the matter on Friday, the Division Bench sent the case back to the single-judge bench and directed it to dispose of the matter at the earliest. The Bench observed that the final decision should be taken after hearing the landowner's objections to the use of the venue for a political gathering. The Division Bench requested Justice Bhattacharyya to hear the review application on September 18 and pass orders by September 25. Since the Assembly elections, which resulted in a crushing defeat for the Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee has largely confined her political activities to Kolkata. The Sreerampore event was expected to be her first major political programme in a district outside the state capital after the elections.
'Don't Tell Hindus How To Worship': Abhijit Iyer Mitra Shuts Down Vegetarian Call For Durga Puja
Days ago, Hindu preacher Baba Bageshwar triggered a fierce debate in West Bengal after criticising Bengalis who eat non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja, which coincides with Navratri across much of India. The controversy exposed a deeper fault line: can one religious practice be imposed on diverse regional traditions? On this episode of Why Should You Care, Abhijeet Iyer-Mitra challenges attempts to present a single religious agenda as the only authentic Sanatan practice while dismissing Bengals distinct cultural and devotional traditions.
WBUAFS B.F.Sc Provisional Merit List 2026 Out - Check Hons. List PDF Online @ wbuafsce.org
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) has published the B.F.Sc. (Hons.) Provisional Merit List for 2026-27 on 10.09.2026. Check your General Merit Rank (GMR), category-wise and download the official PDF directly from this page.
Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered during anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand
Digital Desk | Seraikela (Jharkhand), Sep 11 (IANS) The security forces in Jharkhand have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 317 live cartridges and an improvised explosive device (IED), during an anti-Naxal operation in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, police said on Friday. The recovery was made during a joint search operation conducted by the district police and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in forested areas under the Kuchai and Chandil police station limits. The operation was launched based on information obtained during the interrogation of two recently arrested Maoists, police officials said. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Raghu Singh Sardar alias Sagar Singh Sardar, Biren Singh and Meena Pahadia alias Nepu Pahadia. According to police, Raghu Singh Sardar was an active member of the CPI (Maoist)'s Regional Committee as well as the West Bengal-Jharkhand-Odisha Border Committee. Meena Pahadia, around 26 years old, was active as a sub-zonal commander of the banned outfit and is wanted in several cases registered at Balarampur police station in West Bengal. Following a court-sanctioned remand, the two accused were interrogated, leading security agencies to their alleged hideouts in the Sikramba forests of Kuchai and the Dalma forests above Asanbani village in Chandil. Intensive searches carried out at these locations resulted in the recovery of a substantial arms cache. Police said the seized weapons include two .303 rifles, one country-made pistol, one INSAS 5.56 mm rifle and one SLR 7.62 mm rifle. Security forces also recovered three SLR magazines, four INSAS magazines, three .303 rifle magazines and two magazines for a 9 mm pistol. The ammunition recovered comprised 171 rounds of 7.62 mm cartridges, 126 rounds of 5.56 mm cartridges, 12 rounds of 9 mm ammunition and eight .303 cartridges, taking the total number of cartridges seized to 317. During the operation, personnel also found an IED and a detonator concealed in the forest. A bomb disposal squad was immediately rushed to the spot, and the explosive device was safely defused. The operation involved personnel of the Seraikela-Kharsawan district police and the 26th Battalion of the SSB, Ranchi. Police teams from Kuchai, Chandil, Nimdih and Seraikela police stations also participated in the search operation.
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) has released the B.F.Sc. (Hons.) counselling cum admission notice for the 2026-27 session. Check the counselling date (15 September 2026), reporting time, revised seat matrix, category-wise merit rank list, admission fee, required documents, and venue details based on the official notice dated 10.09.2026.
Threats to West Bengal Prosecutor Prompt Police Investigation
A West Bengal prosecutor received threats regarding a high-profile case, prompting a police investigation after he filed a complaint. Threats to West Bengal Prosecutor Prompt Police Investigation
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari offers prayers at Kalighat temple, eats traditional fish bhog | VIDEO
West Bengal Chief Minister SuvenduAdhikari visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on the occasion of Kaushiki Amavasya and offered prayers to Maa Kali on Thursday. A special puja was organised at the temple, where the...
Suvendu Adhikari eyes Ambani meeting, BRICS dinner as West Bengal steps up investment push
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend a BRICS Summit dinner and meet Mukesh Ambani. He will also inaugurate the Adani Group's new hospital project near Kolkata. The state government is actively seeking major corporate investments for development. A defence project at Junput is also being pursued by the government. The completed Haldia Petrochemicals expansion is ready for inauguration soon.
Three Arrested in West Bengal for Extortion Allegations
Three individuals, including a former vice-chairman, were arrested in Kolkata for extortion following a complaint by a real estate promoter. Three Arrested in West Bengal for Extortion Allegations
West Bengal HS Semester 3 Exam Date 2027 - Check Revised Date Details Online @ wbchse.wb.gov.in
WBCHSE has notified the HS Semester 3 Exam 2027 from 21 September to 7 October 2026, single shift 11 AM-12 PM. Check the revised routine, admit card release date, eligibility, exam-day guidelines and FAQs.
CM Suvendu Adhikari prays at Kalighat temple, has fish-basanti pulao prasad, sends a message
Kolkata cop, civic volunteer arrested in Jharkhand businessman murder case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) The Jharkhand Police on Friday arrested a traffic sergeant of Kolkata Police and also a female civic volunteer of the city police on charges of involvement in the conspiracy to murder a Jharkhand-based businessman. The traffic sergeant was identified as Ayan Gupta, who was attached to the Beliaghata Traffic Guard of the city police. The arrested civic volunteer was named Twinkle Das, a city police officer said. Gupta and Das were summoned to the Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar in central Kolkata on Thursday evening. Jharkhand Police officials, who came to Kolkata in connection with the investigation into the murder of the Jharkhand-based businessman, interrogated Gupta and Das for several hours. According to police sources, the interrogation was video-recorded. Finally, on Friday morning, Jharkhand Police officials arrested Gupta and Das. It is learnt that on August 24, a businessman named Nikhar Sablok was murdered in front of a hotel on the side of National Highway No. 33 under Chandil Police Station Area in Jharkhand. The investigation revealed that he was shot dead by some contract killers. According to police sources, the assassin fired nine rounds, which killed the businessman on the spot. The investigation team of the Jharkhand Police arrested six suspects after conducting searches in several places in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Among these six were said to be professional killers. The Jharkhand Police probe revealed that one of the suspects was in contact with a traffic sergeant and civic volunteer of the Kolkata Police. A team of Jharkhand Police came to Kolkata to unravel the mystery behind this connection. They interrogated the arrested traffic sergeant and the civic volunteer for marathon hours at the Kolkata Police headquarters. According to police sources, both of them evaded answering several questions during the interrogation. After that, the Jharkhand Police decided to arrest them. The number of arrests in the murder of the businessman has now increased to eight. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Jharkhand Police is investigating the murder case. Investigators believe that the murderer was paid Rs 15 lakh to kill the businessman.
Trinamool leader, two aides arrested in Bengal on charges of extortion
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) The West Bengal Police on Friday arrested Barun Natta alias Bonku, the former vice-chairman of Dum Dum Municipality in North 24 Parganas district, and two of his close associates on charges of extortion. The other two arrested persons are Nayanashis Das alias Jhony and Sumanta Ghosh alias Laltu. Nayanashis is the son of Parna Das, former Trinamool Congress councillor of ward number 3 of Dum Dum Municipality. The three arrested will be produced before the Barrackpore court later in the day, police sources said. It is learnt that a written complaint was filed at Dum Dum police station on Thursday evening accusing the three arrested persons of extortion and cheating. The complaint was filed by a real estate promoter, Sujoy Majumder. An investigation was started on the basis of that complaint. After that, the three, including Natta, were arrested from their respective houses. A case was registered against the arrested trio under multiple sections, including extortion and cheating. Sources from the state police also informed that, for the sake of investigation, a petition will be filed before the court seeking the custody of the arrested trio for 10 days. We want to investigate the extent of the involvement of the three arrested persons in the extortion and whether other persons were also involved in the matter. We are also probing the extent of financial involvement in the matter and also how the money was extorted, said a state police officer. It is learnt that Sujoy Majumdar, the real estate promoter, on whose complaint the trio was arrested, also registered a complaint with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the latter's weekly public programme to hear public grievances. The three were arrested a couple of days after the complaint was registered with the Chief Minister. The local people from the Dum Dum Municipality area claimed that the complaints of extortion against Natta were nothing new. While his main targets were the real estate promoters, even common people, including the local vendors and small shop-owners, were not spared by him and his associates, said a resident of Dum Dum.
The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill says the State intends the govt. to optimise the utilisation of human resources in the higher education sector; Opposition MLAs flag that it will lead to selective targeting of academicians critical of the Bengal govt.
Orangutans found in Odisha forest: Hunt on for black SUV
Odisha Police's STF and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are investigating the rescue of five baby orangutans in Balasore, suspecting an international wildlife trafficking network. The probe focuses on a black SUV seen near the rescue site and potential routes from West Bengal, with officials believing the animals were trafficked from Southeast Asia. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for stringent action against those involved.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari prays at Kalighat on Kaushiki Amavasya
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Three Notorious Maoists Surrender in West Bengal After Two Decades on the Run
Three wanted Maoists, including a couple, surrendered in West Bengal, bringing an end to their two-decade evasion from law enforcement. Three Notorious Maoists Surrender in West Bengal After Two Decades on the Run
Political Leaders Demand Action Against Anti-National Slogans at Jadavpur University
Political leaders urge West Bengal government to penalize those promoting anti-national slogans at Jadavpur University. Political Leaders Demand Action Against Anti-National Slogans at Jadavpur University
Supreme Court declines pre-arrest relief to Abhishek Banerjees PA
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West Bengal to Establish SOP for Handling Underage Pregnancies
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'Healthy competition' helps Tanya Chaudhary set national record in hammer throw
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A healthy competition with fellow trainee Anushka Yadav proved beneficial for Tanya Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh as he set the national record in women's hammer throw in the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi. It was like the fulfilment of a dream for Tanya, and the fact that she set a new mark just before the upcoming Asian Games was like icing on the cake as the 22-year-old took the spotlight on the opening day of the meet on Thursday. Day One of the prize-money meet saw two national records being set in the hammer throw, with Tanya achieving the feat that she has been chasing for the past three years. Tanya achieved her quest by improving the national record in the womens hammer throw as she hurled the iron ball to a distance of 68.35m, improving the national record of 65.25m, which was set by Sarita Singh in 2017. My previous personal best is 63.91m. I have done 65m-plus two or three times (at the inter-university level), but those were not official. Now, I am able to do it (break the national record). It is a new beginning, she said. Normally, I used to be nervous. But I was focused on my technique today. Tanya, who trains along with Anushka at the same ground at Bhagpat in Uttar Pradesh under different coaches, said the healthy competition helped her move forward. We both are from the same ground. So, there is healthy competition between us. So, it is good for both of us to move forward. Though Tanya could not breach the Asian Games qualifying mark, she has made it to the team for the mega event in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan and is looking forward to continuing the momentum in Japan. It was because of injury. Now I feel I will do better. I had multiple injuries at the same time: a hamstring injury and a stress injury in the femur bone. The injuries were going on since January. In the men's section, Delhis Nirbhay Choudhary recorded a throw of 71.02m, which was better than the previous national record of 70.73m set by Neeraj Kumar in 2016. The other major attraction for Indian athletics fans was the successful return to action by Avinash Sable in the men's 3000m steeplechase. Sable, representing Maharashtra, won the steeplechase in a time of 8 minutes 32.39 seconds in his first race in the distance in more than a year. Spotlight was also on 400m runners as the top six finishers in the mens race clocked below 46 seconds. Top three in the womens 400m race also dipped below 53 seconds. I will do better and win a medal at the Japan Asian Games, said Vishal TK, winner of the gold medal and national 400m record holder, in the post-race interaction. Maharashtras promising sprinter Harita Bhadra, winner of the womens 100m dash, said the Indian Athletics Series Final was good preparation for the Asian Games. It was a good experience for me to race in the 100m dash with the top sprinters, Harita added. Odishas Animesh Kujur won both the 100m and 200m dash in the mens section. Results: Men: 100m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.21 seconds, Gurindervir Singh (Punjab) 10.32 seconds, Rushiprasad Desai (Maharashtra) 10.33 seconds. 200m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 20.59 secs, Jishnu Prasad (Kerala) 20.63 secs, Abhay Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 21.04 secs. 400m: Vishal TK (Tamil Nadu) 45.36 seconds, Jay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 45.50 seconds, Manu TS (Kerala) 45.68 seconds. 800m: Mohammed Afsal (Kerala) 1:46.40 secs, Prakash Gadade (Maharashtra) 1:46.56 secs, Krishan Kumar (Haryana) 1:46.73 secs. 1500m: Rahul Baloda (Rajasthan) 3:39.89 secs, Yoonus Shah (Uttar Pradesh) 3:40.37 secs, Sunil Dawar (Madhya Pradesh) 3:43.68 secs. 110m hurdles: Krishik M (Karnataka) 13.65 secs, Muhammed Lazan (Kerala) 13.84 secs, Manav R (Tamil Nadu) 13.85 secs. 400m hurdles: Santhosh Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 50.08 secs, Ruchit Mori (Gujarat) 50.61 secs, Subhas Das (West Bengal) 50.73 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Avinash Sable (Maharashtra) 3:32.39. Shubham Bhandare (Maharashtra) 8:50.31, Vikash Dalal (Haryana) 8:50.43. Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Punjab) 20.64m, Samardeep Singh Gill (Madhya Pradesh) 19.59m, Karanveer Singh (Punjab) 19.51m. Hammer throw: Nirbhay Choudhary (Delhi) 71.02m (NR, previous best 70.73m), Damneet Singh (Punjab) 68.12m, Ashish Jakhar (Haryana) 67.51m. Javelin throw: Rohit Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 81.10m, Manoj Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 80.73m, Yashvir Singh (Rajasthan) 80.40m. Pole vault: Dev Kumar Meena (Madhya Pradesh) 5.40m, Reegan G (Tamil Nadu) 5.30m, Ramratan (Rajasthan) 5.10m. High jump: Aadarsh Ram (Tamil Nadu) 2.18m, Aaditya R (Madhya Pradesh) 2.15m, Basant (Rajasthan) 2.15m. Long jump: Mohd Atta Sazid (Haryana) 8.01m, Arya S (Karnataka)7.90m, Sarun Payasingh (Odisha) 7.61m. Triple jump: Karthik Unnikrishnan (Kerala) 16.43m, Gailey Venister (Tamil Nadu) 16.04m, Vishal Bahadur (Jharkhand) 15.85m. Women 100m: Harita Bhadra (Maharashtra) 11.22 seconds, Abinaya Rajarajan (Tamil Nadu) 11.31 seconds, Giridhrani R (Tamil Nadu) 11.35 seconds. 400m: Aishwarya Mishra (Maharashtra) 52.51 secs, Prachi (Uttar Pradesh) 52.75 secs, Poovamma MR (Karnataka) 52.76 secs. 800m: Lili Das (Uttarakhand) 2:03.41 secs, Pooja (Haryana) 2:04.02 secs, Gowthami J (Tamil Nadu) 2:05.63 secs. 1500m: Thota Sankeertana (Chhattisgarh) 4:37.95, Nikita Sharma (Himachal Pradesh) 4:38.62 secs, Pragati (Haryana) 4:39.88 secs. 100m hurdles: Nandhini Kongan (Tamil Nadu) 13.30 seconds, Anjali C (Kerala) 13.33 secs, Pragyan Prashanti (Odisha) 13.37 secs. 400m hurdles: Anu Raghavan (Kerala) 57.23 secs, Sinchal Kaveramma (Karnataka) 59.91 secs, Tanu Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 1:01.47 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Praul Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 9:22.49, Prachi Devkar (Maharashtra) 10:28.35, Susmita Tigga (Odisha) 10:33.94. Pole vault: Nitika (Madhya Pradesh) 4.10m, Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m, Karthika V (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m. High jump: Pooja Singh (Haryana) 1.81m, Reet Rathor (Uttar Pradesh) 1.81m, Supriya SB (Karnataka) 1.78m. Triple jump: Lasha Ilango (Tamil Nadu) 13.76m, Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.24m, Bhairabi Roy (West Bengal) 13.06m. Long jump: Ancy Sojan (Kerala) 6.76m, Shaili Singh (Uttar Pradesh) 6.65m, Bhavani Yadav (Andhra Pradesh) 6.42m. Hammer throw: Tanya Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 68.35m (NR, previous best 65.25m), Anushka Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 66.34m, Kulvinder Kaur (Rajasthan) 59.13m. Shot put: Manpreet Kaur (Haryana) 17.19m, Krishna Jayashankar (Tamil Nadu) 16.61m, Srishti Vig (Delhi) 15.99m. Discus throw: Seema Kaliramana (Haryana) 56.52m, Priya (Haryana) 54.82m, Nidhi Rani (Haryana) 54.16m. Javelin throw: Annu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) 57.50m, Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 57.22m, Uma Choudhary (Rajasthan) 52.89m. Prize money: Total cash awards: R 65 lakh. 1st: R 1 lakh, 2nd: R 50,000, 3rd: R 25,000, 4th: R 20,000, 5th: R 15,000, 6th: R 10,000.
Bill to let Bengal govt transfer profs across 31 state univs passed
Carrier Helps Flyer Delayed By Traffic Board Bluru Plane
Kol Gets 3 More Flights To Cambodia, Singapore, China
The West Bengal assembly passed a bill allowing staff transfers between state universities. This amendment empowers the government to move teaching and non-teaching personnel. Both TMC factions criticized the BJP-led government for its swift legislative action. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that dissatisfied employees could resign. The bill was passed through a voice vote on Thursday.
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