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  Mamata dubs BJP as ‘job-eater’ after HC scraps recruitment of 26,000 teachers: ‘Will RSS take over?’

  April 26, 2024 18:01 IST

  Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP and Congress over the issue and alleged that the leaders of these parties conspired which was evident from their reactions after the High Court's verdict.

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  Happy Pohela Boishakh 2024: Wishes, messages, images, and greetings to share on Bengali New Year

  Lifestyle | April 14, 2024 8:40 IST

  Check the vibrant wishes and festive greetings for Happy Pohela Boishakh 2024! Share the joy with heartfelt messages and colourful images to mark the Bengali New Year.

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  West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar's car meets with accident, escapes unhurt

  March 03, 2024 21:58 IST

  Majumdar, who was fielded by the party from Balurghat Lok Sabha seat for the second time, was returning from a football tournament where he was the chief guest. He demanded an inquiry to determine if there was any conspiracy to target opposition BJP leaders in the state.

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  West Bengal: Acting ED director Rahul Navin reaches Kolkata after attack on its officials | VIDEO

  January 09, 2024 12:44 IST

  West Bengal news: A second agency team was attacked and their vehicle was damaged during the arrest of another TMC leader Shankar Adhya in Bongaon of the said district on the same day.

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  West Bengal government appoints Rajeev Kumar as new DG and IGP

  December 27, 2023 21:53 IST

  West Bengal new DG: A 1989-batch IPS officer with an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee, Kumar held prominent positions such as commissioner of Kolkata Police, joint commissioner (Special Task Force), and director general, among others.

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  Income Tax raids target businessmen, former TMC MLA in Bengal over alleged tax evasion

  December 13, 2023 12:50 IST

  West Bengal: Raids occurred in Asansol, Durgapur, and Raniganj. Officials sought documents related to finances and property, emphasizing tax compliance assessments.

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  Bengal BJP MLAs use 'Gangajal' to purify Ambedkar statue where TMC lawmakers held protest | Watch

  December 01, 2023 17:12 IST

  The BJP MLAs unanimously decided to cleanse the statue with Ganga water symbolically. Over 30 BJP legislators, led by Adhikari, took turns in pouring Ganga water at the spot before leaving the assembly premises.

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  Bengal youth sentenced to death for killing ex-fiancee last year

  August 31, 2023 20:22 IST

  Fast-track court judge Santosh Kumar Pathak pronounced the judgment. However, the youth's counsel pleaded for life-term punishment for his client.

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  Kolkata: Jadavpur University officiating vice-chancellor meets Bengal Governor for emergency review

  August 24, 2023 23:46 IST

  A 17-year-old student died after falling from a second-floor balcony of the main boys' hostel, situated outside the university campus, on August 9.

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  Manoj Tiwary reverses retirement; 'gives himself one more year' to claim Ranji Trophy for Bengal

  Cricket | August 09, 2023 7:33 IST

  Bengal cricketer Manoj Tiwary has reversed his retirement decision and will play for Bengal for one more year in a bid to claim the Ranji Trophy.

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  West Bengal Assembly monsoon session to start on July 24 | Here are FULL DETAILS

  July 22, 2023 17:40 IST

  West Bengal Assembly monsoon session: As Opposition BJP is set to corner the Trinamool Govt in the state over several issues, mainly the violence which took place during the Panchayat polls, as well as there, is likelihood that the party may stage a walkout.

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  OPINION | BENGAL : THOSE WHO ASSAULTED WOMEN MUST BE PUNISHED

  India | July 22, 2023 14:45 IST

  The house of one of the accused was set on fire by a mob of angry women in Manipur. But, in West Bengal, reports have come of women candidates of BJP being beaten up and stripped.

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  Fearing controversy, New York Bengali Book Fair disallows Taslima Nasreen to address symposium

  World | July 18, 2023 19:50 IST

  Taslima, presently in United States, visited the New York Bengali Book Fair on Saturday and was soon surrounded by hundreds of Bengali book lovers, who took her autographs and posed with her for selfies.

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  OPINION | NATURE’S FURY: HOW TO PREVENT

  India | July 11, 2023 19:33 IST

  Scientists have been warning since the last ten years, sending red signals, and appealing to countries to join hands to prevent global warming. Most of their appeals have fallen on deaf years, on the ground.

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  Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb's daughter to undergo gender change

  June 23, 2023 19:47 IST

  Bhattacharya said their surgery for physical transformation to a transgender man will take place soon. "I am thankful to all those who have supported me on social media. I need wishes from everyone," they said.

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  West Bengal: Seven people killed as lightning strikes Malda

  June 21, 2023 22:48 IST

  The District Magistrate Nitin Singhania said weighty rainstorms lashed Malda at night, during which seven individuals passed on.

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  'Pallbearers will be disappointed...': West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on panchayat election

  June 20, 2023 6:09 IST

  West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday evening paid a visit to Canning in South 24 Parganas district to take stock of the situation following the death of a Trinamool Congress activist during sporadic violence there over filing of nomination papers for the panchayat election.

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  Heavy rainfall prediction for THESE states in next 4 days

  India | June 18, 2023 18:43 IST

  Heavy rainfall warning has been issued for several states by the IMD between June 18 and 22.

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  TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha arrested by CBI in Bengal's 'teacher recruitment scam'

  April 17, 2023 13:29 IST

  Saha was being interrogated by CBI sleuths since April 14 in connection with the case involving alleged illegal recruitments in government-sponsored and aided schools.

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  Will rain play a spoilsport for Durga Puja festivities in Bengal? Here's what weather office says

  India | October 02, 2022 19:02 IST

  West Bengal weather: Kolkata recorded 31 mm rain on Saturday, with some pockets experiencing a downpour and other parts remaining dry. Areas in north and central Kolkata experienced the showers, while there was scanty rainfall in the south.