Kolkata
Scuffles Erupt as Authorities Hand Over Body of Bengal BJP Worker Killed on May 2
BJP says Abhijit Sarkar was killed by TMC supporters; meanwhile, Trinamool has demanded the arrest of a BJP leader who allegedly assaulted a policeman.
'Can't Believe We are Alive': After Fleeing from Taliban, Man with 2 Young Daughters Now in Bengal
Mohammad Khan, a garment seller from Kabul, now lives with his daughters, who are 10 and 12, at a relative's home in Howrah. And they don't want to go back.
'More Evil than Duryodhan': Mamata Begins Bhabanipur Bypoll Campaign with Attacks on BJP
The TMC chief alleged at a public meeting that the BJP conspired against her in Nandigram and also said her party leaders were being harassed by central agencies.
BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari Unlikely to Appear Before Bengal CID in Bodyguard's Death Case
The CID has summoned BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari to appear before the state CID on September 6 in connection with the death of his bodyguard in 2018.
By-election in Mamata's Stronghold Bhabanipur Seat Fuels Speculation on BJP Candidates
The star-studded fight being tracked by political strategists have led experts to raise a major question, who will be the BJP’s candidates against Mamata Banerjee from Bhawanipur?
Bengal Allows Banks to Operate Full Time from September 2
"Banks need to operate full time now. Many new accounts are being opened due to the Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme. Therefore, we have decided to allow banks to operate as per the usual schedule, Banerjee said.
Subhendu Adhikari Writes to Two Turncoats to Clear Position, Avoid Defection in BJP
MLAs Bishnupur Tanmoy Ghosh and Bagda Biswajit Das switched sides to join TMC.
Bengal: Fuel Stations Shut Down to Protest Increased Ethanol Blending in Petrol; Consumers Affected
Close to 3,000 fuel pump stations across West Bengal were closed, while long queues of vehicles were seen at Indian Oil stations as it was not a part of the 24-hour strike.
Calcutta University Waives off Tuition Fee for Students Due to COVID-19
University has waived off tuition fees for different semesters and it is not required for the students to pay fees for collecting the marksheets or grade sheets of different semester examinations, read the official notice.
Class II Kid in Howrah Tortured With Hot Candle Wax by Tutor For Not Finishing Homework, FIR Lodged
The child’s parents have also alleged that the tutor used to beat him and made him stand naked, and the torture had been going on since the last six months.
With Union Min Pramanik's Emotional Call, Bengal Division Theory Takes Front Seat Again
Union MoS for Home Nisith Pramanik said he is with people’s emotions on the North Bengal issue.
No Instant Solution on Whether to Reopen Schools Amid Pandemic: Amartya Sen
There is no instant answer to the debate over the opening of school campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said.
Durga Puja in Bengal: Four Female Priests to Conduct Rituals at Kolkata Pandal
The four women will set a new precedent in a male-dominated field by officiating over all puja rituals at 66 Pally in South Kolkata.
English Vinglish: Worried about Family, But Young Afghan Man Wants to Stay in Kolkata to Study
Mohammad Taher Rahmati says he wants to go back one day, open a school in his village, and teach English.
It’s 'Khela Hobe Diwas' vs 'Paschimbanga Bachao Diwas' in Bengal Today
While TMC is organising football matches in West Bengal and other parts of the country, BJP is protesting against the alleged worsening law and order situation in the state.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Spends Night Patrolling, Checking Security Ahead of I-Day
He got out of his house in Park Street in a private car and roamed around the city giving surprise to his subordinates.