West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee raises issue on Centre’s dues during Durga Puja inauguration
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday raised the issue that, Central Government did not pay the dues of the state for different...
China’s spy ship returns to Indian Ocean, raising security concerns in New Delhi
Three years after its controversial arrival in the Indian Ocean, China’s Yuan Wang 5 has once again been tracked near the region, sparking concern...
Human sacrifice was practiced during Durga Puja at this Royal Palace in West Bengal, Goddess is still offered fish
More than 500 years ago, human sacrifice was practiced during Durga Puja at the Baikanthapur Rajbari (royal palace) in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri. It is...
IIT Kharagpur student found hanging in hostel room, sixth case this year
Another mysterious death of a student has rocked Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) campus in West Bengal. On Saturday afternoon, the body...
Darjeeling to revive 130-year-old steam engine ahead of Durga Puja
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is set to revive one of its oldest steam locomotives—Steam Locomotive Sharp, Stewart &...
Over 15,000 police personnel to manage Durga Puja crowd in Bengal, Braille guide published for the visually impaired
Durga Puja is just nine days away and West Bengal Police has started prepping to control the festive crowd. Suburban crowds start hitting the...
Watchman accused of running sex racket in government school in West Bengal’s Balurghat
A watchman named Kanu Debnath has been accused of running a sex racket inside a government school in West Bengal’s Balurghat. The accused allegedly...
West Bengal Govt to free 45 life convicts for good conduct
The West Bengal government has announced the release of 45 life-sentenced prisoners, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee describing the move as recognition of their...
Rampurhat Murder: A Teacher’s Vile Plot Unveiled as Student’s Mutilated Body Found
A horrific murder case has sent shockwaves through the community of Rampurhat, as a 12-year-old girl’s dismembered body was recovered from a local pond,...
31 Bangladeshi fishermen arrested off Bengal coast in past 5 days; Tensions resurface at maritime border
Tension along the India-Bangladesh maritime boundary escalated once again after the Indian Coast Guard arrested 13 Bangladeshi fishermen on Wednesday for allegedly crossing into...
The Padma Hilsa Arrives in West Bengal: A Durga Puja Treat
After prolonged discussions with Bangladesh, a much-anticipated consignment of Padma Hilsa has finally reached West Bengal, bringing great delight to Bengali food lovers just...
Allegations of Repeated Rape Rock Panskura Super Speciality Hospital in West Bengal
Panskura, West Bengal: A private company's facility manager has been detained following a shocking complaint of repeated sexual assault filed by a junior employee,...