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  West Bengal: Vidyasagar Setu to remain closed for traffic on Dec 14, check timing, route diversion

  December 11, 2025 23:18 IST

  The Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata will be shut from 6 am to 2 pm to allow the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC) to carry out the replacement of stay cables, holding-down cables and bearings

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  Mamata Banerjee demands PM's apology for 'insulting' Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  December 09, 2025 13:55 IST

  The row began during the Lok Sabha discussion on Vande Mataram, when PM Modi referred to Chattopadhyay as “Bankim Da.”

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  Murshidabad Babri Masjid row: Mosque ceremony held amid security alert in Bengal; BJP targets Mamata

  December 06, 2025 23:29 IST

  Seven catering agencies in Murshidabad have been contracted to prepare shahi biryani for the expected crowd. A close associate of the MLA said that around 40,000 food packets for guests and 20,000 packets for local residents are being prepared.

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  'We have to work hard and ensure victory in Bengal': PM Modi to BJP MPs ahead of elections next year

  December 03, 2025 23:45 IST

  PM in a meeting with West Bengal BJP MPs said that while the party has made significant progress in the state, the fight against the incumbent government must continue with determination and focus.

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  West Bengal cabinet approves construction of Mahakal temple in Siliguri ahead of assembly elections

  November 25, 2025 7:46 IST

  CM Banerjee had earlier said the temple would feature the largest statue of Lord Shiva. The cabinet also approved the construction of a new convention centre in the Dabgram area of the northern city.

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  Bengal: BSF repatriates 1,720 Bangladeshi nationals amid verification delays at Hakimpur check post

  November 22, 2025 12:37 IST

  A strict biometric and police verification process has caused long delays, forcing many to wait for hours or days before being cleared to return to Bangladesh. No new arrivals have been reported in the last two days, but those already at the checkpoint remain stuck due to incomplete paperwork.

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  Kolkata: Massive fire erupts near Lalbazar area, panic and damage in crowded locality | Video

  November 15, 2025 10:24 IST

  Kolkata fire: Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used ladders to reach the upper floors, breaking windows to ventilate the thick smoke enveloping the warehouse.

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  ED busts human trafficking racket in Bengal, women forced into prostitution with fake job offers

  November 08, 2025 18:40 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive searches across West Bengal in connection with an organised human trafficking and prostitution racket allegedly run through bar-cum-restaurants and dance bars.

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  TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee loses over Rs 56 lakh in cyber fraud; Kolkata police launch probe

  November 07, 2025 16:58 IST

  Cybercriminals reportedly used forged PAN and Aadhaar documents with a morphed photo to update KYC details and gain control of the account.

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  'If single eligible voter removed, we would ensure fall of BJP govt': Mamata Banerjee on SIR

  November 04, 2025 17:50 IST

  Speaking at a massive rally in Kolkata, she criticised the Election Commission for rushing the SIR, which took two years in 2002 but is now being completed in a month, and demanded transparency on how many Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals were identified in Bihar.

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  West Bengal: 48 Bangladeshi nationals arrested while trying to flee India after SIR announcement

  November 02, 2025 22:15 IST

  Thirty-three were caught on Sunday and 15 on Saturday night. A day earlier, 45 others—including women and children—were detained in a similar attempt at Hakimpur.

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  Bengal: TMC accuses Suvendu Adhikari of BLO intimidation, flags threat to free and fair elections

  November 01, 2025 18:00 IST

  During ongoing BLO training for the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls, participants raised concerns over administrative and security arrangements, lack of official documentation, and inadequate recognition of duty status.

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  Kolkata Metro to increase frequency of trains on Yellow Line from Nov 3: Check timing

  October 31, 2025 21:07 IST

  Kolkata Metro: While the first service will be at 7:18 am from Noapara to the Bimanbandar station (airport) instead of 7:55 am, it will be at 7:40 am from airport for Noapara instead of 8 am.

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  West Bengal weather: IMD predicts heavy rains till Saturday as Cyclone Montha weakens

  October 30, 2025 17:51 IST

  West Bengal weather: IMD said heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the districts of Cooch Behar and Uttar Dinajpur on Friday, while heavy rain is likely in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar on Saturday.

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  Cyclone Montha: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for West Bengal till October 31

  October 28, 2025 21:17 IST

  The IMD has warned of waterlogging, crop damage, and landslides in hilly areas. Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore as sea conditions remain rough, while authorities continue to monitor the weakening cyclone’s movement inland.

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  Kolkata nightclub assault: Woman accuses 2012 Park Street gang rape convict of molestation in FIR

  October 28, 2025 16:15 IST

  A Kolkata woman has accused Naser Khan — allegedly linked to the 2012 Park Street gang rape case — of assaulting and attempting to sexually abuse her at a five-star hotel nightclub on October 26.

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  West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces completion of Dudhia bridge linking Mirik and Siliguri

  October 26, 2025 23:50 IST

  Banerjee said that normal traffic will resume from Monday and praised the Public Works Department for their swift work. The earlier bridge, constructed in 1965, had become structurally weak, and a Rs 54 crore new bridge project is already underway.

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  Suvendu Adhikari claims he was attacked by TMC goons during Kali Puja celebrations in Sunderbans

  October 20, 2025 16:59 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari said that his lawyer has lodged separate complaints with the concerned local police stations, sharing copies of those in a post on X.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  West Bengal weather update: Heavy rain expected on Bijoya Dashmi, Kolkata on high alert

  September 30, 2025 15:51 IST

  Southern West Bengal, including Kolkata, is set to experience heavy rain on Bijoya Dashami (October 2) due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has issued a severe weather warning.

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  West Bengal weather: IMD predicts heavy rains till Oct 4 due to low pressure, advisory issued

  September 29, 2025 10:05 IST

  West Bengal weather: The IMD said the sea condition is likely to be rough and the fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea over the north and central Bay of Bengal along and off the West Bengal-Odisha coasts on these two days.

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  Kolkata Metro to run special services during Durga Puja: Check details of four different lines

  September 24, 2025 11:50 IST

  The special services will begin on Panchami, which falls on September 27. No Metro services will be available in Orange Line for the period of September 27 (Saturday) to October 2 (Thursday).