Kolkata
Stoneman back in Kolkata? Youth found dead with brick near head on footpath
A chilling murder case has brought back memories of the infamous serial stoneman murders which shook in Kolkata in the late 1980s. This time...
Mamata’s Troubles Mount: Rebel TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Announces New Party
In a significant blow to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of next year's state assembly elections, Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir has declared his intention...
UNESCO World Heritage Site Visva-Bharati University to launch ‘Heritage Walk’ for tourists in Bengal
In a landmark move to showcase its rich cultural and educational legacy, Visva-Bharati University is set to welcome tourists back to its historic campus...
Know about India’s first rock band ‘Moheener Ghoraguli’, formed in Kolkata in 1975
Rock music is almost everyone’s favourite, which is gaining popularity among Gen Z as well! Did you know about India’s first rock band?
India’s first...
Election Commission Directs West Bengal Govt to Ensure CEO Office Autonomy Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
In a significant move aimed at fortifying the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a firm directive...
Second student death in four days shocks IIT Kharagpur; Campus reels under growing concerns
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, one of India’s most prestigious engineering institutions, has been jolted once again by the death of a...
321 animals have ‘disappeared’ from Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo: Case filed in Calcutta High Court
Several shocking allegations have emerged surrounding Kolkata's 148-year-old Alipore Zoo. City-based voluntary organisation 'Swajan' has filed a case in the Calcutta High Court, alleging...
From decline to revival: South Bengal forests witness a remarkable wildlife comeback after years of neglect
Once teetering on the brink of ecological collapse, the forests of Jhargram in South Bengal are now scripting a story of resilience and revival....
Mamata Banerjee’s 2026 Elections Blueprint: A High-Stakes Bet on Bengali Identity and Federalism
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today unveiled an aggressive political strategy for the 2026 assembly elections, framing the upcoming polls not merely as...
Two arrested for selling guns near Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Murshidabad
Two people have been arrested for selling guns in Jalangi, near Bangladesh border in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. The duo was held on...
PM Modi Chants “Jai Ma Kali” in Durgapur, TMC Cries “Influence,” Moitra Adds “Dhokla Jibe”
A significant shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) political messaging in West Bengal was on full display yesterday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...
Wildlife hospitals in North Bengal get green signal: A new chapter in conservation begins
In a major breakthrough for wildlife conservation, the West Bengal government has officially approved the construction of dedicated wildlife hospitals in North Bengal —...