At least eight people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith, a major pilgrimage destination in Birbhum district of West Bengal, in the early hours of Monday. The fire reportedly broke out around 4 am, when most guests were asleep inside the hotel. The blaze...
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife, Dona Ganguly, have reportedly received death threats through a series of letters, prompting the Kolkata Police to launch an investigation into the matter. The threats, which have reportedly been sent over several months, have raised concerns about the safety of the high-profile couple and those close...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an FIR was registered against senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory speeches delivered during the recently concluded Bengal election campaign. The development has intensified the already heated political atmosphere in the state, where allegations of post-poll violence,...
A major political storm erupted in West Bengal after Chandranath Rath, a close aide and personal assistant to senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a late-night attack in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district. Investigators believe the murder was carefully planned over several days and executed with precision by armed assailants who...
Kolkata: Torrential overnight rain brought Kolkata to a standstill on Tuesday, leaving the city waterlogged just days ahead of the Durga Puja festivities. Several Durga Puja pandals were submerged, sparking concerns for organisers and devotees as the festival preparations were severely hampered. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Durga Puja,...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha from his residence in West Bengal in connection with the alleged SSC Assistant Teacher recruitment scam. Saha, representing the Burwan constituency in Murshidabad district, was taken into custody following raids conducted at his home, ED officials said. According to the officials,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new metro routes in Kolkata on Friday, marking a significant boost to the city’s transport infrastructure. Among the new additions is the first-ever direct metro link to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, a long-awaited facility aimed at improving airport connectivity. The inauguration took place during Modi’s visit...
A tragic road accident in West Bengal’s Burdwan district claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left more than 30 others injured. The mishap occurred when a high-speed private bus rammed into a stationary truck parked along the roadside. The impact of the collision was so severe that the front portion of the...