Digha's Jagannath temple welcomed its 1 croreth devotee, an 8-year-old girl, marking a spiritual and economic boom. The seaside shrine has transformed local tourism and generated over ₹100 crore in revenue. Read more.
A 35-year-old street vendor from West Bengal was brutally assaulted in Odisha's Bhadrak after being falsely accused of being a Bangladeshi immigrant. The incident has renewed fears among Bengali-speaking migrant workers across India.
Arshad Mallik, a street vendor from West Midnapore, was brutally assaulted in Bhadrak, Odisha, by a mob accusing him of being an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. Police rescued him, and he was brought home with ministerial help. Read the full story.
Two teenagers who fled a Mahisadal private school were rescued by police after four days. The Chandipur residents will be presented in court on Monday. Read the full story.
Shocking video shows an Israeli soldier deliberately driving into a Palestinian man at prayer in the occupied West Bank. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation.
Contai police charge school co-owner Mehebub Mallick with attempted murder after he assaulted singer Lagnajita Chakraborty on stage. Court denies bail, orders 4-day police custody. Details inside.
Singer Lagnajita Chakraborty was harassed and nearly assaulted during a concert in Bhagwanpur. The accused objected to her devotional song. Police have made an arrest. Read the full story.
New Zealand dominated the third Test, bowling out West Indies for a mere 138 to secure a massive 323-run victory and a 2-0 series win. Read the full match report.
Singer Lagnajita Chakraborty was heckled and physically harassed at a school event in Bhagwanpur. The accused, school co-owner Mehboob Mallick, has been arrested. Police probe initiated.
Renowned singer Lagnajita Chakraborty was heckled and harassed during a performance in Bhagwanpur. Police arrest school owner, order probe. Full story inside.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a trade receivable portal, welfare board, and export hubs to boost the state's 60-lakh trading community, targeting a massive expansion of GI-tagged products.
Cricket West Indies appoints Joshua Dorne as captain for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe. The young batter aims to build on his recent success.
West Bengal CEO announces 1.36 crore voters summoned for SIR hearings after draft roll release. State completes exercise within deadline. Details inside.
West Bengal's draft electoral rolls reveal only 183,328 'ghost' voters, contradicting BJP's claims of 1 crore illegal immigrants. TMC accuses BJP of misinformation. Read the full analysis.
West Bengal's voter list sees a massive deletion of over 5.8 lakh names. Our analysis of 2019, 2021, and 2024 poll data reveals the state's shifting political trajectory and its implications for future elections.
ECI's draft electoral roll for West Bengal removes 5.8 million names. Check your status online and submit claims by Jan 15, 2026.
ECI's draft electoral roll for West Bengal removes 5.8 million names. Check your status online and submit Form 6 by Jan 15, 2026 if missing.
The Election Commission has published draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, removing 58 lakh names from the 2025 list. Check if your name is included in the 2026 draft voter list.
President Droupadi Murmu has withheld assent to West Bengal bills aiming to replace the Governor with the Chief Minister as university chancellor. Get the full details on this key governance decision.
BMC deems H-West ward engineer's explanation for false road width certification in Bandra West unsatisfactory. Activist demands inquiry and cancellation of developer's IOD. Details inside.
The Election Commission publishes West Bengal's draft electoral roll for 2026 Assembly polls. Learn how to check your name online/offline, key dates, and steps for discrepancies.
BJP announces a massive outreach with 13,000 meetings across West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state elections, focusing on development and booth-level clusters. Read more.
East Midnapore police arrested eight, including a government employee, for leaking constable recruitment exam papers. Read the full investigation details.
57-year-old fisherman from East Midnapore dies in Pakistani prison. Family disputes official illness claim, seeks body repatriation for final rites. Details emerge.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose oversees historic renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, marking a symbolic shift in governance approach. Read more about this significant development.
West Bengal's Student Credit Card scheme achieves a major milestone with over 1 lakh sanctioned loans, helping students pursue higher education with government-backed financial support.
West Bengal Police warns against fake video claiming to show illegal immigrants leaving state. Learn facts about the misleading content and legal actions taken.
After Bihar victory, BJP targets Bengal while Congress struggles for relevance. Mamata's solo stance and BJP's rise create perfect storm for Congress survival. Read analysis.
Bablu Hembram, 40, dies from cardiac arrest in Pingla after stress over missing from 2002 voter list. Family alleges administrative pressure led to tragedy. Read full details.
Surama Hajra, 45, fights off snatchers on Howrah-Puri Dhauli Express, suffers severe injuries. Police create green corridor for hospital transfer. Two arrested for attempted murder.