West Bengal
Kolkata Police Impounds Army Truck for ‘Dangerous Driving’ Amidst Political Tensions
Kolkata Traffic Police on Tuesday stopped and temporarily seized an Indian Army truck in a high-profile incident near the city's former state secretariat, Writers'...
Eastern Railway’s gift to commuters: AC local trains in two more Kolkata suburban routes ahead of Durga Puja
As a Durga Puja gift to daily commuters in Kolkata suburban area, Eastern Railway is introducing two more air-conditioned EMU (electric multiple unit) trains...
Army dismantles Trinamool’s Dharna Manch in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee says BJP’s plan
The Indian army on Monday dismantled Trinamool Congress' (TMC's) stage at Mayo road crossing to protest against "humiliation of Bengalis" in BJP-ruled states. After...
Tortured over dowry since marriage, newly-wed’s hanging body recovered near Kolkata, husband arrested
In yet another unfortunate incident of dowry death, the body of a 22-year-old newly-wed housewife was discovered from her in-laws’ place at Narendrapur, South...
Sundarbans to become India’s second-largest tiger reserve with 1,000 sq km expansion
The Sundarbans, the world’s only mangrove tiger habitat, is set to become India’s second-largest tiger reserve after the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) approved...
Viral Video Puts Kolkata’s Overburdened Metro System Under Scrutiny
The daily commute for thousands in Kolkata has been thrust into the national spotlight after a video of a frustrated passenger lambasting the city's...
Trinamool opposes ECI’s proposal to set up polling booths in housing societies ahead of West Bengal Elections
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has opposed the proposal of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to set up polling booths in housing societies...
After Patna, Congress office attacked in Kolkata
Congress head quarter of Bengal which known as Bidhan Bhawan was attacked by allegedly BJP supporters led by Rakesh Singh. According to Congress leader,...
Supreme Court Upholds Teacher Recruitment Exam, Declines Further Delays. SSC to release list tomorrow
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition to postpone the upcoming teacher recruitment exam, providing a major boost to the West Bengal School Service...
Chief Electoral Officer takes one more step towards SIR in Bengal
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal Manoj Agarwal started one step further preparation for electoral revision as he sent letter to all District...
Mamata and Abhishek Launch Dual Attack on BJP at Student Rally
In a significant political development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced her decision to author a new book that will focus on...
Zoological Survey of India discovers soil-dwelling arthropods in West Bengal
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has announced the discovery of two hidden gems – tiny soil-dwelling arthropods called Collembola, or springtails – in West...