Kolkata
Amit Shah to Inaugurate 6 Floating Border Outposts of BSF in Bengal, Launch A Boat Ambulance Service
The union home minister on Thursday will also unveil the Maitri Sangrahalaya located at BOP Haridaspur to make the general public aware of the valour of the BSF in the 1971 India-Pakistan war
West Bengal Govt Admits Ukraine-Returned Students to Indian Colleges, Offers Jobs for Workers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims that the central government remains "indifferent" to these students, the state has made special provisions for Ukraine-returned citizens.
Bengal Sizzles Under Heatwave, No Rain Relief in Sight; Mamata Calls Emergency Meeting
The weather forecast for southern and western districts of West Bengal for the rest of the week held out no hope for a respite with no rain in sight
From Kanchanpur to Sagar Island, Tracking Delhi's Jahangirpuri Violence Probe in West Bengal
With more officers joining the team on Monday, some action may be witnessed in West Bengal
TMC's Anubrata Mandal Skips Appearing Before CBI, Says Ready to Face Sleuths in Flat
A source close to Mandal said that despite his ill health, the TMC's Birbhum district president is ready for questioning at his flat in Kolkata
Mamata Banerjee to Attend PM Narendra Modi’s Meeting with Judges in New Delhi?
Banerjee may also meet the PM separately with the state’s demands and to keep the Centre-state relations smooth, say sources
Kolkata Cafe Run by HIV-positive Youths Breaks Stigmas, Draws Crowds
'Positive Cafe', first started in a 100-sq ft garage in Jodhpur Park in 2018 by Dr Kallol Ghosh, recently changed address and moved to bigger space in Ballygunge
Kolkata: BSF Foils Attempt to Smuggle 10.46-kg Silver into Bangladesh, 1 Arrested
After crossing the BSF duty line, the packets were to be handed over to a Bangladeshi smuggler Mohammad Asadullah in Bhadli village. He was to get Rs 3,000, Sardar told the personnel
Cal HC Asks Bengal Govt to Submit Probe Progress Report in Minor Girl Gangrape Case
The court, during the day, heard separate petitions moved in connection with two incidents of rape of minor girls, one at Matia in North 24 Parganas and another at English Bazar in Malda district
West Bengal Uccha Madhyamik Board Exams Likely to be Rescheduled Due to By-elections
West Bengal class 12 board examinations are scheduled to be held from April 2 to 26, while the bypolls will be held on April 12 and votes will be counted on April 16.
WATCH | Major Fire Breaks Out in Kolkata's Tangra Area, 15 Fire Tenders at Spot; Firefighters Receive Injuries
Some local residents were seen taking water buckets from their houses to help firefighters after a fire tanker ran out of water.
Internet Service Cannot be Shutdown for Madhyamik Exams: Calcutta HC
The High Court also directed the state government to submit a detailed affidavit within two weeks of its decision to shut down the internet.
West Bengal IPS Officer Who Fought With Sundarban Pirates in Water to Get Gallantry Award
In 2017, Sinha was posted as the additional superintendent of police in East South 24 Parganas. On receiving an input that pirates from Bangladesh were coming from the Sunderbans region, he planned a midnight operation.
Impasse in Visva-Bharati Over Students' Demands to Reopen Hostels, Conduct Online Exams
Stalemate continued in Visva-Bharati University as students demanding the conducting of online examinations refused to withdraw their sit-in demonstration till their demands were met.
Former India Midfielder and East Bengal Legend Surajit Sengupta Passes Away
Former India midfielder and East Bengal legend Surajit Sengupta, a bronze medallist at the 1970 Asian Games, passed away on Thursday following his prolonged battle with COVID19.
Day After Reaching Out to KCR, Stalin, Mamata Says Congress 'Can Go Its Own Way'
Amid signs of increasing bonhomie between her and her Telangana and Tamil Nadu counterparts Rao and Stalin, Banerjee had approached the two on Sunday to set up meetings of opposition chief ministers.