West Bengal: News

06 Apr 2023

Kolkata

Heavy police deployment in West Bengal ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

The West Bengal Police is on its toes for the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday following the recent communal unrest on Ram Navami in West Bengal's Hooghly and Howrah districts.

MHA issues advisory to states ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states ahead of Hanuman Jayanti to prevent any communal violence.

05 Apr 2023

Lifestyle

6 GI tag products to shop from West Bengal

GI (Geographical indication) products are those that carry a specific sign notifying the origin of the product and the qualities and reputation they possess. GI tags enable products to get global recognition.

04 Apr 2023

Ram Navami

West Bengal: Clashes erupt again in Rishra, train services affected

Communal violence following Ram Navami celebrations continued on Monday, with new clashes reported in Hooghly district's Rishra in West Bengal.

03 Apr 2023

Ram Navami

After fresh Ram Navami clashes, internet suspended in Hooghly, Nalanda

Incidents of communal violence during Ram Navami celebrations extended over the weekend as fresh clashes reportedly broke out in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

03 Apr 2023

Hooghly

Bengal: BJP MLA injured in clash during Ram Navami-themed rally

West Bengal continues to witness communal tensions, as fresh clashes erupted between two communities in the state's Hooghly district during a Ram Navami-themed procession on Sunday.

Bengal: BJP leader Raju Jha shot dead in Purba Bardhaman

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raju Jha was allegedly shot dead in Shaktigarh of West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Saturday night, reported IANS citing officials.

01 Apr 2023

Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani slams Mamata Banerjee over Ram Navami violence

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday over the recent violence in the state's Howrah during a Ram Navami procession.

31 Mar 2023

Ram Navami

West Bengal: 1 dead after violence erupts on Ram Navami

One person died and several others sustained injuries after a clash broke out between two communities during a procession of Ram Navami in West Bengal's Dalkhola on Thursday, reported India Today.

29 Mar 2023

Bombay High Court

Court dismisses Mamata Banerjee's appeal in national anthem case

The Bombay High Court has refused to grant relief to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in a case filed against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem at an event in December 2021, reported Indian Express.

20 Mar 2023

Mamata Banerjee

Rahul Gandhi is PM Modi's biggest TRP: Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) head and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at an internal party meeting in Murshidabad on Sunday.

16 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

5 historical places to visit on your trip to Burdwan

Located in West Bengal, Burdwan is known for its rich culture. The city reflects an exquisite old-world charm that instantly reminds you of the ancient Mughal and Bengal-style architecture.

IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in several states; farmers alerted

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast rainfall for several states. It said that rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorm will likely occur over sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Northeast India from Wednesday.

08 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio 5G launched in 27 cities, count reaches 331

Reliance Jio has rolled out its 5G services in 27 more cities including Pollachi, Bhatapara, Zahirabad, Ramnagar, and Bankura. With the latest rollout, the telco's 5G services are available in 331 cities across the country.

07 Mar 2023

Mamata Banerjee

'Chop off my head': CM Mamata Banerjee over DA protests

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government could not give more dearness allowance (DA) to the state government employees, even if they "chop off" her head, reported ANI.

03 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

World Wildlife Day 2023: 5 must-visit national parks in India

Observed on March 3 every year, World Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and plants around the world and honors their contribution to making our planet better.

03 Mar 2023

Trinamool Congress

Will fight 2024 General Elections alone: Mamata after bypoll defeat

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief, Mamata Banerjee, said on Thursday that she will not join hands with any party and fight the 2024 General Elections alone.

25 Feb 2023

Trinamool Congress

West Bengal: Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked; TMC blamed

The convoy of Union minister Nisith Pramanik was reportedly attacked by goons, allegedly backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), in West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Saturday.

20 Feb 2023

Bharti Airtel

Airtel 5G available in 15 new cities in West Bengal

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 15 more cities in West Bengal, including Berhampore, Durgapur, Dinhata, Asansol, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling.

13 Feb 2023

Bharti Airtel

These cities in India have access to Airtel 5G services

Bharti Airtel has been steadily expanding its 5G network and intends to cover the major cities across the country by this year. The telco commenced its 5G rollout in October 2022.

12 Jan 2023

Food

Different types of jaggery you probably didn't know existed

If you are a health freak, jaggery is something that you can include in your daily diet as an alternative to sugar.

10 Jan 2023

Bihar

Bengal: Snake found in mid-day meal, 30 kids fall ill

At least 30 school children were hospitalized in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday after consuming food in which a snake was allegedly found, PTI reported, citing officials.

09 Jan 2023

Vande Bharat Express

West Bengal: Railways denies stone pelting on Vande Bharat Express

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) division of the Indian Railways on Monday denied allegations of stone pelting at the Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal a day before, India Today reported.

03 Jan 2023

Vande Bharat Express

West Bengal: Stones pelted at Vande Bharat Express, windows damaged

Unidentified miscreants pelted stones at the newly launched Vande Bharat Express between West Bengal's Kumarganj and Malda Railway Stations, damaging several window panes and one main door glass, as per reports.

31 Dec 2022

Food

A fan of rasgullas? Try these unique recipes

One of the most popular Bengali sweets, rasgullas are ball-shaped dumplings that have a soft spongy texture and are made from semolina dough and chenna.

30 Dec 2022

Vande Bharat Express

After performing Heeraben's cremation, PM virtually launches Vande Bharat Express 

Just hours after performing his mother Heeraben's last rites in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Raj Bhavan in Ahmedabad to virtually flag off West Bengal's first Vande Bharat Express connecting New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Howrah on Friday morning.

29 Dec 2022

Murder

Jharkhand actor Riya Kumari's husband arrested day after her murder

A day after Jharkhand-based actor Riya Kumari was reportedly shot to death at point-blank range in Howrah, West Bengal, the state police arrested her husband Prakash Kumar on Thursday (December 29), following a complaint against him by her family.

15 Dec 2022

Mahua Moitra

It's Moitra v/s Sitharaman on 'who is Pappu' in governance

After Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's "who is Pappu now" remark in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman retorted by saying Moitra should look in her own backyard in West Bengal to find "Pappu."

15 Dec 2022

Asansol

Bengal: Stampede kills 3 at Suvendu Adhikari's blanket distribution event

Two women and a 12-year-old girl died in a stampede at an event organized by Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) local unit where the leader of Opposition in the state, Suvendu Adhikari, was the chief guest in West Burdwan district's Asansol, West Bengal, on Wednesday evening.

11 Dec 2022

Food

5 pithe recipes for winter: From the kitchens of Bengal

Bengali cuisine has so much variety to it, and its versatile flavors and aroma can melt any gourmet's heart.

08 Dec 2022

Weddings

5 strange wedding rituals followed in India

A wedding is not only about two persons in love tying the knot but it also brings together families, friends, and relatives under one roof to take part in the celebrations.

06 Dec 2022

Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal booked for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Kolkata Police registered an FIR against BJP leader and actor Paresh Rawal on Tuesday.

03 Dec 2022

Bomb Attack

West Bengal: 3 dead in blast at TMC leader's house

At least three individuals reportedly lost their lives in a bomb blast at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader's house on Friday in West Bengal's East Medinipur.

03 Dec 2022

Paresh Rawal

Complaint filed over Paresh Rawal's 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

A case was filed against actor-politician Paresh Rawal on Friday and he was accused of spreading "hate speech" with his recent "cook fish for Bengalis" remark.

Check voter rolls to avoid detention under NRC: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday told people of the state to ensure their names are on the electoral rolls to avoid being sent to detention camps under the garb of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

16 Nov 2022

Mizoram

Mizoram: Death toll reaches 10 in stone quarry accident

Two more dead bodies were reportedly recovered from the debris on Tuesday night after a stone quarry caved in at Maudarh village of Hnahthial district in Mizoram on Monday, raising the death toll to 10.

12 Nov 2022

Mamata Banerjee

Nandigram: TMC minister makes objectionable remarks against President Droupadi Murmu

Trinamool Congress's (TMC) West Bengal minister Akhil Giri has come under severe criticism following his comment on India's President Droupadi Murmu's look.

30 Oct 2022

Trinamool Congress

TMC, BJP spar over Bengal MLA's wife winning lottery

A significant lottery win by the wife of a ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Vivek Gupta in West Bengal has sparked a political row.

28 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 picturesque places in India to go dolphin watching

One of the most intelligent aquatic mammals found in the world, dolphins are friendly, and it is a delight to watch them swim in pairs in deep water.