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  PM Modi addresses rally in Asansol: 'Change in Bengal has now become an indelible reality'

  April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  PM Modi said there was a time when Hindus were threatened with genocide through the issuance of red posters. “Today, the TMC is doing exactly the same; once again," he said.

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  Asansol coal mine collapse: Three dead in illegal extraction amid mafia allegations | Video

  January 14, 2026 6:43 IST

  Asansol coal mine collapse: Rescue operations kicked off swiftly, involving BCCL officials, police teams, and heavy machinery like JCB excavators. Poddar, present at the scene, witnessed the recovery of two additional bodies after the first one was retrieved.

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  Eight wagons of goods train derail in Bihar's Hajipur; restoration work underway

  Bihar | December 28, 2025 8:50 IST

  On receiving the news, Accident Relief Train (ART) teams from Asansol, Madhupur and Jhajha were immediately sent to the site. Restoration work is currently underway on a war footing.

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  Sonakshi Sinha celebrates father Shatrughan Sinha's victory in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

  June 05, 2024 12:54 IST

  After Sonakshi Sinha's father Shatrughan Sinha won Asansol Lok Sabha seat in General Elections, the actress took to her Instagram handle and gave a shoutout to the veteran Bollywood star. Check out what she said.

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  Asansol Lok Sabha Election Results: Shatrughan Sinha emerges at the top, defeats BJP's SS Ahluwalia

  June 04, 2024 18:29 IST

  Asansol Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Veteran Bollywood actor and TMC's candidate Shatrughan Sinha defeated BJP's SS Ahluwalia in his hometown by more than 59,000 votes. CPM candidate Jahanara Khan came at a distant third in Asansol.

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  Darjeeling, Bardhaman-Durgapur and Asansol: The curious case of BJP's SS Ahluwalia

  Explainers | April 10, 2024 20:36 IST

  With over 30 years of parliamentary experience, Ahluwalia has established himself as a seasoned figure in Indian politics. Hailing from Asansol, he has not only served as a minister in the Central Government but also enjoyed a lengthy tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP.

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  Lok Sabha Election: 'Whether it's Akshara or Pawan, I have no problem,' says TMC's Shatrughan Sinha

  March 20, 2024 10:20 IST

  In an exclusive interview with India TV, Bihari Babu said that he has no problem with anyone contesting from the Asansol seat in the Lok Sabha election. He also expressed his views regarding the I.N.D.I.A. bloc's Prime Ministerial candidate.

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  'I will fight elections', declares Pawan Singh days after pulling out as BJP's Asansol candidate

  India | March 13, 2024 14:15 IST

  Pawan Singh, 38, was named as a BJP candidate in West Bengal's Asansol seat on March 2, which caused a substantial row following his controversial songs. Many highlighted "objectionable references" to Bengali women in his songs, and Singh later pulled out of the candidacy.

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  Lok Sabha polls: Pawan Singh declines to contest from Asansol after BJP names him in first list

  India | March 03, 2024 14:24 IST

  The selection of Pawan Singh, a 38-year-old resident of Bihar, as the candidate for the Bengal seat had ignited a substantial row on social media platforms.

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  If PM Modi can contest from Varanasi, so can I from Asansol: Shatrughan Sinha on ‘outsider’ remarks

  India | March 21, 2022 7:05 IST

  “If for national figures like the PM, contesting the Lok Sabha polls from anywhere is accepted, then the same holds true for me as well,” the actor-turned-politician said.

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  Babul Supriyo likely to resign as Asansol MP on Tuesday

  India | October 17, 2021 17:33 IST

  Sources in the Trinamool Congress indicated that Supriyo, who had written to Speaker Om Birla to complete his formalities of resignation as MP, has been given time on Tuesday at 11 a.m. However, there was no confirmation from Supriyo yet.  

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  Three charred to death in truck-oil tanker collision in Asansol

  India | June 13, 2021 10:26 IST

  At least three people were charred to death in a fire that broke out after a collision between a truck and an oil tanker in West Bengal's Asansol.

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  West Bengal BJP rally attacked in Asansol, 2 injured

  India | December 05, 2020 17:49 IST

  A political rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal's Asansol was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress-backed men on Saturday.

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  'Restaurant on Wheels': Indian Railways new 'Chai-Chun', 'Woh-Bhojan' eating joints in train coaches

  Business | February 29, 2020 10:11 IST

  The Indian Railways Asansol Division has launched Railways' First 'Restaurant on Wheels' by transforming old train coaches into eating joints. BJP MP Babul Supriyo inaugurated "Restaurant on Wheels" for Railway Passengers, tourists, locals at Asansol Railway station.

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  BJP office set on fire in Bengal's Asansol; party accuses TMC of attack

  India | January 13, 2020 9:47 IST

  BJP office in West Bengal's Asansol has been burnt down. Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party have accused TMC of being involved in the attack. 

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  70 labourers rescued from coal mine in Asansol

  India | November 03, 2019 20:11 IST

  The Eastern Coalfield Limited authority took the charge of taking about 70 labourers out of the mine by restarting the lift via steam.

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  Ram Navami clashes: BJP delegation visits violence-hit Asansol

  India | April 01, 2018 14:27 IST

  The team, which was formed by BJP chief Amit Shah, will submit a report to him on their return.

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  West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi visits clash-hit areas, urges people to maintain peace

  India | March 31, 2018 17:56 IST

  Tripathi held a meeting with police officers and the local administration and took stock of the current situation in the area that was hit by communal tension earlier this week.

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  Asansol-Raniganj violence: Babul Supriyo barred from visiting troubled areas, FIR filed

  India | March 29, 2018 23:29 IST

  State BJP Mahila Morcha president Locket Chatterjee was also barred from visiting the affected areas today as the situation continued to remain tense there.

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  Internet services suspended, Sec 144 CrPC clamped in Asansol-Raniganj

  India | March 28, 2018 22:53 IST

  Internet services were suspended to check the spread of rumours and the prohibitory orders were clamped to maintain peace, Asansol sub-divisional officer Proloy Roychowdhury said.