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  Third person arrested in Howrah Hospital case involving assault and rape threat to junior doctor

  October 22, 2025 20:12 IST

  With the latest arrest, a total of three persons have been apprehended in connection with the incident which took place in the hospital in Uluberia. A traffic home guard and his neighbour were earlier arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged by the doctor.

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  RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy's 11-year-old niece found hanging in Kolkata

  October 21, 2025 17:28 IST

  In a tragic development from Kolkata, the 11-year-old niece of RG Kar rape and murder convict Sanjay Roy was found hanging inside a wardrobe at her Alipore residence. Police have launched an investigation amid public anger and questions over the mysterious death.

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  Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to revoke appointment of Gorkha interlocutor, calls move 'unilateral'

  India | October 19, 2025 0:04 IST

  Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee underscored that the hill districts have remained peaceful and harmonious since her government came to power in 2011, attributing this stability to sustained and collaborative efforts.

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  Kolkata Metro to run late-night trains on Kali Puja for devotees visiting Kalighat and Dakshineswar

  October 17, 2025 23:55 IST

  The Metro authorities stated that on October 20, a total of 144 trains-72 in each direction-will operate along the Dakshineswar–Sahid Khudiram route. While the count is lower than the usual 272 weekday services, the revised schedule has been planned to extend operations into the night.

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  Suvendu Adhikari warns of President's rule in West Bengal if 2026 elections are delayed

  October 16, 2025 19:51 IST

  Adhikari predicted that the ruling TMC would lose the 2026 elections, calling the SIR process a 'semifinal' before the final defeat. He also challenged Mamata Banerjee to a contest in Bhawanipur, a seat she had won in a by-election after losing to Adhikari in Nandigram in 2021.

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  Nearly 3.5 crore voter records matched with 2002 data in Bengal ahead of SIR rollout: Poll official

  October 15, 2025 23:08 IST

  As per reports, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will start in West Bengal by the first or second week of November.

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  Durgapur gang rape case: West Bengal Governor submits report to President and Home Ministry

  October 15, 2025 23:43 IST

  Talking to the media earlier in the day, the governor said that the feelings of the survivor's parents about taking their daughter back to Odisha should be respected.

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  WBPSC Clerkship result 2023 out at psc.wb.gov.in; 89821 candidates qualify

  October 15, 2025 17:46 IST

  WBPSC Clerkship result 2023: The candidates who had appeared for WBPSC Clerkship recruitment exam 2023 can check the result on the official website- psc.wb.gov.in. A total of 89,821 candidates have been shortlisted for the next selection process.

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  Durgapur rape case: Victim's college-mate 6th man to be held as police reconstruct crime scene

  October 14, 2025 23:15 IST

  West Bengal Police have arrested the friend of the Durgapur medical student rape victim, bringing the total arrests in the case to six. The Calcutta High Court has ordered tighter security at the hospital, while civil society groups and opposition parties continue to protest across the state.

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  'Women shouldn't go out at night, police can't patrol everywhere': TMC leader on Durgapur rape case

  October 13, 2025 17:02 IST

  Durgapur rape case: The 23-year-old victim, a resident of Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district, was allegedly gang-raped after stepping out for dinner with a friend near her private medical college.

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  Durgapur gangrape: Three accused sent to 10-day police custody in medical student assault case

  October 12, 2025 23:32 IST

  Three men accused in the Durgapur medical student gangrape case have been remanded to 10-day police custody, as authorities continue their investigation and search for additional suspects involved in the crime.

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  Mamata Banerjee on Durgapur gangrape case: 'Girls shouldn't go outside college in night'

  October 12, 2025 23:32 IST

  West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee faced outrage after saying a girl “should not go out at night” following the alleged gang rape of a Durgapur medical student, while police continue investigating and arresting suspects.

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  Durgapur gangrape case: Her life in danger, will take her back to Odisha, says victim's father

  October 12, 2025 14:22 IST

  The victim's father said his daughter is suffering a lot of pain, adding that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other state officials have assured them of all possible assistance.

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  Three arrested for medical student's gangrape in West Bengal's Durgapur; hunt on for two

  October 12, 2025 10:05 IST

  Durgapur gangrape case: However, officials have not disclosed the identity of those who have been arrested.

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  Durgapur gangrape case: Odisha CM urges Mamata govt to take strong action | What we know so far

  India | October 11, 2025 23:25 IST

  The Durgapur gangrape incident was reported outside the private medical college campus in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district on Friday night when the second-year student from Jaleswar in Odisha’s Balasore district was out with one of her friends for dinner, her family members said.

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  West Bengal: Durgapur medical student allegedly gang-raped; police launch investigation

  October 11, 2025 18:26 IST

  A second-year medical student in Durgapur was allegedly gang-raped after stepping out for food, prompting a police probe and renewed concerns over women’s safety in West Bengal.

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  Mamata Banerjee visits injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Siliguri hospital amid political row

  October 07, 2025 16:40 IST

  A footage captured Bengal CM entering the hospital and interacting with doctors overseeing Murmu’s treatment. She assured the BJP leader of all possible help from the state government. “I have received all inputs. He has high blood sugar, which needs to be controlled.

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  Darjeeling landslides: Death count rises to 24; rescue ops on as several people remain missing

  October 06, 2025 10:44 IST

  Darjeeling landslides: The landslides, triggered by over 300 mm of rain in just 12 hours, have ravaged the Darjeeling hills and the Dooars region at the foothills, officials said.

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  Darjeeling disaster: 20 dead, tourists stranded as massive landslides wipe out roads and homes

  October 05, 2025 23:57 IST

  Heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides across West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, causing widespread devastation, killing at least 20 people. Homes have been swept away, roads blocked, communication lines severed, and hundreds of tourists stranded.

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  Darjeeling landslide LIVE: 20 dead as heavy rains trigger landslides; rescue ops underway

  October 05, 2025 23:33 IST

  Heavy rains in Darjeeling district have led to severe landslides, resulting in at least 20 confirmed deaths and 2 injuries. The worst-hit areas include Mirik Lake, Dhar Gaon, and several remote villages.