West Bengal: News

Exploring Eastern Indian embroidery: From 'kantha' to 'pipli applique' 

Eastern India is home to a wealth of fine needlework techniques and is known for its rich cultural heritage.

Honoring Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and his contributions to Indian education

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, also known as Ishwar Chandra Bandhopadhyay, was a well-known writer, scholar, and above all, a devoted supporter of humanity.

Shantiniketan travel guide: Visit the newly-declared UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sonia Gandhi supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands caste census

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Congress party would support the reservation for women in Parliament and the state assemblies.

INDIA bloc faces huge setback in Bengal, Kerala: Here's why 

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM) has decided to "maintain distance" from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, NDTV reported.

Those against India's name change can leave country: BJP leader

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday reportedly alleged that India would be renamed to "Bharat" and those against the change of name should leave the country.

Netaji's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigns from BJP

Chandra Kumar Bose, Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Bengal: 3 held for kidnapping, murdering friend for gaming computer

Three teenage boys were arrested in West Bengal on Sunday after they confessed to having kidnapped and killed their 14-year-old friend in an attempt to get a ransom for buying a computer for gaming.

West Bengal: 7 dead in explosion at illegal fireworks factory

At least seven people died, and several others were reportedly injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Duttapukur, West Bengal, on Sunday.

Lok Sabha panel to probe Adhir Chowdhury's 'misconduct' on Friday

The Lok Sabha's Privileges Committee is set to investigate the complaint of "misconduct" against suspended Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday, PTI reported.

Kolkata: 3 arrested in Jadavpur University fresher's death case

The Kolkata Police on Sunday reportedly apprehended two more students of Jadavpur University (JU) over their alleged involvement in the mysterious death of a first-year student on Wednesday night at the boys' hostel.

'Retrogressive': Congress's Adhir Chowdhury may approach SC over Parliament suspension

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has termed his Lok Sabha suspension as a "retrogressive step" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee continues to be on ventilator support

Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee reportedly continued to be on ventilator support at Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital on Sunday.

'Just an eyewash': Anurag Thakur on opposition INDIA's Manipur visit

Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday lashed out at the newly-formed opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), saying the opposition leaders never spoke up when Manipur used to "burn" during their rule.

India sees 600 dengue cases daily; sharp surge in Delhi

Dengue cases increased significantly in India last year, hitting an all-time high of 2,33,251, the central government has revealed.

NDA, INDIA protest at Parliament amid stalemate over Manipur crisis

The Parliament premises witnessed rare scenes on Monday after the opposition and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held parallel protests over the rising crimes against women.

Rerun of Manipur assault: 2 women paraded half-naked in Bengal 

In a shocking incident, two women were allegedly stripped half-naked and assaulted by a mob in West Bengal's Malda district recently.

Jaishankar, O'Brien among 11 to be elected to Rajya Sabha

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien are among 11 leaders set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.

Bengal panchayat polls: Coin flip decides winner on 344 seats

While the final results of the panchayat elections in West Bengal are yet to be declared, the fate of 344 seats in gram panchayats and panchayat samities was reportedly decided by a coin toss, The Indian Express reported.

ISKCON bans monk for criticizing Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), a leading Hindu religious organization, banned monk Amogh Lila Das for a month for his alleged "derogatory comments" about Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

Bengal panchayat election results: TMC wins over 12,000 seats

The counting of votes for the West Bengal panchayat elections was underway amid tight security on Tuesday.

West Bengal panchayat elections: Counting begins amid tight security

The counting of votes for West Bengal's panchayat elections started at 8:00am on Tuesday in 339 counting venues across 22 districts of the state in the presence of security forces and CCTV cameras.

TMC announces candidates for Rajya Sabha elections, including O'Brien

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday announced the names of six candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.

West Bengal: Repolling in 696 booths; violence-related deaths reach 20

The repolling for the West Bengal panchayat elections—which were previously held on Saturday—began at 7:00am on Monday in 696 booths across 19 districts of the state.

Bengal panchayat polls: BSF alleges 'no information' on sensitive booths

The West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) failed to provide details about the sensitive polling booths before the panchayat polls despite several requests from the Border Security Force (BSF), ANI reported, quoting a senior BSF official.

Bengal panchayat polls: Death toll in poll-related violence reaches 20

The death toll in poll-related violence during Saturday's West Bengal panchayat polls reportedly stood at 20 as of Sunday morning after a worker of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) was allegedly stabbed to death in Malda's Baishnavnaga.

Bengal panchayat elections: Polling underway amid violence, 11 dead

The highly-anticipated panchayat elections in West Bengal were held in a single phase on Saturday.

Bengal panchayat polls: What's at stake for TMC, BJP, others

The final countdown for the much-awaited panchayat polls in West Bengal is underway, with less than 48 hours left for Saturday's polling day.

Kolkata: Outrage after college denies admission to non-English medium students

Loreto College, a leading educational institute in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is experiencing a massive backlash after it allegedly denied admission to students from Hindi and Bengali-medium schools.

TMC seeks probe into Raj Bhavan publishing Bengal governor's book

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has cornered West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose over his book "Silence Sounds Good," published by the Raj Bhavan.

WB panchayat polls: Centre to deploy additional CAPF, SAPF battalions

The Home Ministry has decided to deploy an additional 315 coys of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), India Reserve (IR), and State Armed Police Forces (SAPF) battalions for the upcoming Panchayat general elections in West Bengal following reports of violence across the state.

Heatwave: Centre to send 5-member expert team to worst-hit states

Amid the intense heatwave affecting numerous states, the central government has decided to rush to the states to assess the situation and assist local authorities in dealing with the repercussions.

Bengal government, SEC panel move SC against HC order

Days after the Calcutta High Court ordered deploying central paramilitary forces for the upcoming panchayat elections in West Bengal, the State Election Commission (SEC) and the Mamata Banerjee state government have moved the Supreme Court against it, reported India Today.

West Bengal: Election Commission orders videography of nominations amid unrest

Amid the incidents of violence in West Bengal, the State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered videography of the nomination process for panchayat elections.

Bengal: 2 arrested in Congress worker murder case in Murshidabad

After a Congress worker was reportedly shot dead outside his home in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Friday, the police confirmed that two individuals were apprehended in connection with the case on Saturday.

Bengal: Violence erupts as Congress worker killed before panchayat polls 

The second day of filing nominations for the July 8 panchayat election in West Bengal was marred by violence following clashes between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Congress workers in Murshidabad.

ED uncovers Rs. 250 crore sand mining scam in Bihar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) unearthed a Rs. 250 crore illegal sand mining scam involving two private firms in Bihar.

Odisha: 50 dead, 350+ injured as 3 trains collide

At least 50 people died and over 350 were injured on Friday following a three-way accident involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train at Bahanagar in Odisha's Balasore district.

IMD predicts rainfall over northwest India; heatwave in Bengal, Bihar

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted that rainfall and thunderstorms would continue over northwest India for the next two days.

PM Modi virtually flags off Northeast's first Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off northeast India's first Vande Bharat Express train from Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday.