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BJP fields Bankim Chandra's descendant in Naihati, sparks political row

Kolkata, March 18 -- Amid lingering controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as "Bankim Da", the BJP has made a significant electoral move ahead of the 2... Read More


Pabitra Kar's wife joins Trinamool

Kolkata, March 18 -- Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP suffered a fresh jolt in Nandigram with Shiuli Kar, wife of Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Pabitra Kar, switching allegian... Read More


Madan Mitra keen on campaigning for Mamata Banerjee in Bhowanipore

Kolkata, March 18 -- Madan Mitra, who is contesting from Kamarhati Constituency, said that he would be honoured if Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee gives him a chance to campaign for her in the Bhowa... Read More


Police alerted after drones crash in 2 Bengal dists

Kolkata, March 18 -- Panic gripped villagers and fishermen in two districts of Bengal on Wednesday after drone-like objects were spotted in a paddy field and on a beach, prompting swift police action ... Read More


I-PAC raid row: Bengal challenges ED's 'fundamental right violation' plea

Kolkata, March 18 -- The State of West Bengal on Wednesday challenged the maintainability of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition under Article 32 of the Constitution in connection with the rai... Read More


Sobhandeb kicks off poll campaign, eyes another win

Kolkata, March 18 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) veteran Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay on Wednesday kicked off his election campaign with wall writing in the Kankulia area of Ballygunge. The octogenarian, fie... Read More


Arpita Ghosh's candidature boosts TMC hopes in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, March 18 -- The announcement of candidates by Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday evening has intensified political activity in South Dinajpur, with Balurghat Assembly constituency emerging as a key... Read More


Trinamool launches seven fresh faces out of 12 Malda Constituencies

Malda, March 18 -- In a significant political reshuffle ahead of the Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sprung a major surprise in Malda district by introducing a large number of new... Read More


ATM fraud racket busted in Siliguri

Siliguri, March 18 -- In a major crackdown on suspected financial fraud, Siliguri Police arrested four individuals from a hotel in the city on suspicion of running an ATM fraud racket. More than 10 AT... Read More


Siliguri man kills step-son

SILIGURI, March 18 -- A man was arrested by Siliguri Police for allegedly murdering his 10-year-old stepson by pushing him into the Gajoldoba canal. According to police, the accused Uttam Kumar Barman... Read More