West Bengal

TMC likely to table resolution opposing Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Bill

The TMC strongly opposed the central legislation, perceiving it as an encroachment on state rights and a move to marginalise minority communities.

20 hours ago

TMC likely to table resolution opposing Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Bill

20 hours ago

Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar arrested on way to violence-hit Beldanga

According to a senior officer of Krishnanagar police district, Majumdar was stopped as a precautionary measure since they feared his visit to Beldanga might have disrupted peace in the area.

24 hours ago

Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar arrested on way to violence-hit Beldanga

24 hours ago

SSC recruitment scam: Calcutta HC undecided on granting bail to Partha Chatterjee, four others

While Justice Arijit Bandyopadhyay approved the bail of all the nine accused who appealed before the Bench, Justice Apurba Sinha Roy decided against granting bail to Chatterjee and four other former education department officials — Subiresh Bhattacharya, Ashok Saha, Kalyanmoy Gangopadhyay and Shanti Prasad Sinha.

20 November 2024, 10:34 IST

SSC recruitment scam: Calcutta High Court undecided on granting bail to Partha Chatterjee, four others

SSC recruitment scam: Calcutta HC undecided on granting bail to Partha Chatterjee, four others

20 November 2024, 10:34 IST

Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar's convoy stopped by cops on way to trouble-torn Beldanga

Police cited the imposition of prohibitory orders in the area and that the BJP leader's visit might have disrupted peace.

20 November 2024, 09:48 IST

Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar's convoy stopped by cops on way to trouble-torn Beldanga

20 November 2024, 09:48 IST

Regional imbalances in West Bengal led to disconnect between govt and people: Governor Bose

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose refrained from evaluating his constitutional colleague, Mamata Banerjee, but made it clear that he was "more concerned" about her performance as Chief Minister than as a politician.

20 November 2024, 07:13 IST

Regional imbalances in West Bengal led to disconnect between govt and people: Governor Bose

20 November 2024, 07:13 IST

'No bulldozer allowed': Mamata stalls move to demolish illegal hotels on sea beach

The CM, who was unhappy since the state secretariat was "not informed" of the order beforehand, said no bulldozers would be allowed, according to the source.

20 November 2024, 01:29 IST

'No bulldozer allowed': Mamata stalls move to demolish illegal hotels on sea beach

20 November 2024, 01:29 IST

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari demands deployment of central forces in trouble-torn Beldanga after communal clash

Clashes erupted in the area over the alleged display of objectionable messages on a digital board at a temporary gate set up for a religious festival.

19 November 2024, 16:56 IST

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari demands deployment of central forces in trouble-torn Beldanga after communal clash

19 November 2024, 16:56 IST

R G Kar case: Two more witnesses examined before trial court

The body of the on-duty doctor was found in the seminar room of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on August 9. The incident led to nationwide outrage and prolonged protests by junior doctors, demanding justice for the victim.

19 November 2024, 16:32 IST

R G Kar case: Two more witnesses examined before trial court

19 November 2024, 16:32 IST

Beldanga violence: Bengal Guv seeks action taken report from CM

Two groups of people clashed over an alleged objectionable message on a digital display board at a temporary gate at Beldanga on Saturday, prompting the authorities to clamp prohibitory orders in the area.

18 November 2024, 22:59 IST

Beldanga violence: Bengal Guv seeks action taken report from CM

18 November 2024, 22:59 IST

TMC MP Sougata Roy raises concern over smuggling of firearms into Kolkata

His statement came two days after an armed man tried to 'shoot at' TMC councillor Sushanta Ghosh while he was sitting outside his house in Kasba area in the southern part of Kolkata.

18 November 2024, 22:55 IST

TMC MP Sougata Roy raises concern over smuggling of firearms into Kolkata

18 November 2024, 22:55 IST