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  Senior Bengal govt official falls from fifth floor of Kolkata Food Bhavan, hospitalised

  West Bengal | June 01, 2026 21:05 IST

  A senior West Bengal government official, Indradev Bhattacharya, sustained serious injuries after falling from the fifth floor of Kolkata's Food Bhavan. He has been admitted to SSKM Hospital.

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  West Bengal CM swearing-in ceremony: BJP's rule begins as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM

  West Bengal | May 09, 2026 18:01 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal in a high-profile swearing-in ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior NDA leaders. Stay tuned.

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  OPINION | Does Bengal need a Yogi model?

  India | May 08, 2026 16:25 IST

  A major shock hit West Bengal politics when BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant was shot dead by unknown assailants in what Adhikari claims was an attempted assassination targeting him. The incident has intensified calls for stricter law-and-order measures in the state.

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  WBBSE Madhyamik 10th marksheet pdf link at wbbse.wb.gov.in: Steps to download

  Exam Results | May 08, 2026 9:28 IST

  WBBSE Madhyamik 10th marksheet at wbbse.wb.gov.in: The WBBSE Madhyamik 10th marksheet pdf will be available for download at wbbse.wb.gov.in. Check login credentials to download WBBSE Madhyamik 10th marksheet PDF.

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  Bengal Exit Poll: BJP to decimate Mamata's Trinamool with 192 seats, predicts Today's Chanakya

  West Bengal | April 30, 2026 23:50 IST

  Today’s Chanakya has projected a landslide victory for the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections, estimating 192 seats for the party against TMC's 100.

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  Humayun Kabir alleges conspiracy after TMC posts 'sting video' online: 'Will answer in High Court'

  West Bengal | April 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  A political row erupted in West Bengal after TMC posted a purported sting video of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir. He alleged a conspiracy involving the TMC, BJP and RSS. Meanwhile, AIMIM withdrew its alliance with his party citing concerns over Muslim integrity.

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  ZSI discovers two new worm species in West Bengal’s coastal waters

  Science | February 06, 2026 14:20 IST

  ZSI researchers and international experts have discovered two new marine worm species in West Bengal’s Digha and Bankiput regions. Belonging to the nereididae family, the species show resilience in polluted habitats, highlighting Bay of Bengal biodiversity.

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  WB TET verdict: Calcutta HC sets aside cancellation of 32,000 teaching jobs

  Jobs | December 03, 2025 18:19 IST

  WB TET verdict: Calcutta HC has overturned the verdict of the single bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay who earlier ordered cancellation of the 32,000 primary teachers (TET) appointment in 2023.

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  IIM Calcutta rape: Kolkata Police constitute 9-member SIT to investigate case

  Kolkata | July 13, 2025 13:07 IST

  A woman studying at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta was allegedly raped by a student inside a hostel of the business school.

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  'Azad Kashmir', 'Free Palestine' graffiti at Jadavpur University triggers uproar, FIR registered

  Kolkata | March 11, 2025 7:38 IST

  Jadavpur University row: Graffiti in black proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' was seen on a wall near gate number three of the university.

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  Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

  Kolkata | November 28, 2024 13:26 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 8. It was later sent to the JPC headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal for further deliberations before being passed.

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  TMC leader Sushanta Ghosh survives assassination attempt in Kolkata, incident captured on CCTV

  Kolkata | November 16, 2024 8:02 IST

  TMC councillor Sushanta Ghosh survives an assassination attempt in Kolkata; one attacker was arrested, and an incident was captured on CCTV.

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  Crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis, ED conducts raids in Jharkhand, West Bengal over infiltration

  India | November 12, 2024 9:10 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal over a money laundering case linked to illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, escalating political tensions ahead of the state elections.

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  West Bengal: Massive fire breaks out at timber godown in Kolkata, 12 engines deployed | VIDEO

  Kolkata | October 23, 2024 23:41 IST

  Following the incident, 12 fire engines were pressed into action to douse the flame. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.

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  West Bengal: Two accused arrested amid row over heckling of Bihar job aspirants in Siliguri

  West Bengal | September 27, 2024 8:06 IST

  The purported video from Siliguri showed two youths from Bihar allegedly being asked to produce documents and being heckled by a group of people. They accused students of trying to get jobs in central forces by producing fake domicile certificates of West Bengal.

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  RG Kar victim's father urges CBI to preserve evidence of deceased daughter

  Kolkata | September 19, 2024 17:11 IST

  According to CBI sources, the father urged the agency to secure all call records and monitor the duty roster for that fateful night, indicating that he suspects multiple interns and physicians from the hospital may have been involved in the crime.

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  Bangladesh sends 'diplomatic note' to India criticising Mamata's 'shelter' remarks: MEA

  World | July 25, 2024 19:18 IST

  The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.

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  West Bengal Madrasah Board Madhyamik Result 2024 today, check how to download

  Exam Results | May 03, 2024 11:32 IST

  West Bengal Madrasah Board Madhyamik Result 2024 will be declared today, March 5 at 2 PM. Once the results are out, the students will be able to check their results from the official website. Check how to download scorecards here.

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  Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta HC satisfied at CBI probe progress, permits NHRC to be party in case

  West Bengal | May 02, 2024 14:32 IST

  The court has instructed state authorities to offer their "fullest cooperation" to the ongoing investigation. The next hearing is scheduled for June 13, with the CBI directed to submit a further progress report.

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  West Bengal Class 12th Board date sheet 2025 out at wbchse.wb.gov.in, check subject-wise schedule

  High Schools | March 01, 2024 13:56 IST

  West Bengal Class 12th Board date sheet 2025 has been released by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE). Students who are going to appear in the Class 12th board exam can check the subject-wise schedule on the official website, wbchse.wb.gov.in. Check exam date, time, more.