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TMC worker injured in Bhangar bomb attack

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- A TMC worker was allegedly attacked by workers of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) in the Bhangar area on Monday night. Police said a case has been registered at the Uttar Kashipur ... Read More


Ukraine debuts, China returns, Argentina focal theme country at Kolkata Book Fair 2026

KOLKATA, Jan. 20 -- By now, it is clear that the USA will not be participating in the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026, following budget cuts under the Donald Trump administration. Bangladesh... Read More


CM: 4 climate-resilient rice varieties developed

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The Agriculture Department has developed four new high-yielding rice varieties suited to local climatic conditions, a significant breakthrough as farmers increasingly face erratic ... Read More


BJP worker held for 'submitting fake Form 7'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- A BJP worker was arrested by the cops of Tamluk Police Station for allegedly submitting hundreds of fake Form-7 to delete the names of about 300 voters. According to sources, the ... Read More


'Anumodan' portal wins natn'l digital infra award: Mamata

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The state government's 'Anumodan' portal has been honoured at the national level for its effective use of technology in public service delivery. The award recognises the portal's o... Read More


Minister urges ASHA & Anganwadi workers not to fall into 'political trap'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Minister of state for Health Chandrima Bhattacharya, during a Press conference on Tuesday, said that the ASHA and Anganwadi workers should not fall into the trap of a political par... Read More


Indian pacer Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday appeared before poll officials in Kolkata for his scheduled hearing under the ongoing SIR exercise in West Bengal, an official said. Shami a... Read More


'Assembly polls a battle to save Bengal, democracy'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Desh Bachao Gonomancha on Tuesday described the upcoming state Assembly elections as a crucial struggle to protect democracy, the Constitution, and the rights of Bengali voters, al... Read More


Lok Bhavan urges authorities to take proactive measures to prevent violence

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Days after protests erupted in Murshidabad district over the death of migrants outside West Bengal, the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday urged the state authorities to take proactive and... Read More


BJP Bengal names panel chiefs, tightens 'organisational grip'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- BJP's Bengal unit on Tuesday announced the heads of its key state panels, including two sitting Lok Sabha MPs, as part of efforts to strengthen its organisational base ahead of the... Read More