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Bengal jumbo's death sparks call by activists to enforce Cal HC orders

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Following the death of elephant Suman in Bihar's Siwan, animal protection groups have urged authorities in West Bengal and Bihar to immediately secure the two surviving elephants -... Read More


Trains cancelled, diverted for Adra works

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- South Eastern Railway trains to remain cancelled, short-terminated or diverted from February 23 to March 1 for Adra division works. A pair of Asansol-Adra-Asansol MEMU trains will... Read More


'Rift within CPI(M)' over Minakshi 's probable Uttarpara candidature

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Internal discord within the CPI(M) has intensified after former state committee member Pratik Ur Rahaman flagged alleged factionalism and preferential treatment before quitting the... Read More


Suspected thief assault victim dies

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- A man who was assaulted on suspicion of being a thief about 12 days ago in Kharagpur, died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar. Although the family members of the deceased have lodged a c... Read More


Festival of 5 Continents showcasing global cinema begins Monday

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Kolkata's cinephiles have a packed week ahead as the 14th Festival of 5 Continents brings a wide spectrum of international and Indian cinema to the city, with restored classics of ... Read More


Over 2,200 students awarded degrees at SNU Graduation Ceremony

KOLKATA, Feb. 22 -- More than 2,256 students from 28 departments and eight PhD scholars were awarded their degrees on the occasion of the 8th Foundation Day and Graduation Ceremony of Sister Nivedita ... Read More


TMC: Amit Malviya spreading 'misinformation' on SIR case

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday launched a sharp counterattack against senior leader Amit Malviya of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing him of spreading "mi... Read More


Election Commission briefs judicial officers before SIR verification starts

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Senior officials of the Election Commission on Sunday held meetings with district judges across West Bengal and conducted training sessions for judicial officers on work related to... Read More


CEO to hold key meet on CAPF deployment for Bengal polls

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- A high-level meeting will be held at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata on Monday to finalise the deployment strategy and movement plan for Central Armed Po... Read More


Dipendu Biswas quits BJP, rejoins Trinamool

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Former Indian footballer and ex-MLA Dipendu Biswas has returned to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ending his association with the BJP ahead of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections. B... Read More