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Cyclone Sitrang spares India, crosses Bangladesh coast; 7 dead
At least seven people died in Bangladesh as Cyclone Sitrang made landfall on the country's shore on Monday, sparing India's coast near West Bengal, AFP reported.
5 traditional Diwali recipes from different Indian states
One of the most anticipated festivals of the country, Diwali is almost here and we are already getting all the festive vibes with lit-up streets and decorated homes.
Sourav Ganguly's replacement at BCCI leaves Mamata Banerjee furious
The news of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly soon getting replaced as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has left West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee furious.
West Bengal: Section 144 imposed in Ekbalpur following communal violence
After clashes between two communities on Sunday night, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code was on Monday imposed in West Bengal's Ekbalpur until Wednesday to restore law and order.
Bengal: 8 die in flash flood during Durga idol immersion
At least eight persons drowned and several others went missing after a flash flood hit Mal river in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal when hundreds of people had gathered at the river bank for Durga idol immersion on Wednesday night.
West Bengal: Durga Puja economy creates 3 lakh job opportunities
Durga Puja, West Bengal's largest festival, has evolved into a magnanimous industry over the past few decades.
Heavy rains to dampen festive spirit in Bengal, other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rains over the South Bengal region during the next 72 hours, which is likely to dampen the Durga Puja festive mood in West Bengal.
5 Bengali films that capture the spirit of Durga Puja
It is that time of the year when the sweet fragrance of shiuli adorns the air, fluffy white clouds flock to the sky, and the joyous beats of dhak announce the arrival of Maa Durga on Earth.
5 traditional Bengali sarees to wear on Durga Puja
Durga Puja is all about good food, reunion with friends and family, and pandal hopping while flaunting your new stylish outfits.
Kolkata: Durga Puja pandal based on 'Vatican City' theme inaugurated
Durga Puja preparations are in full swing in Kolkata, and with an early inauguration this year, Lake Town, Bidhannagar's Sree Bhumi Sporting Club is ready to awe devotees with their pandal designed like the Vatican City's St. Peter's Basilica.
West Bengal: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari detained amid 'Nabanna Abhiyan'
Amid the ongoing political battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, the police on Tuesday detained hundreds of BJP members, including senior leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Kolkata: ED raids gaming app firm, unearths Rs. 18 crore
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided six locations in Kolkata over allegations of money laundering on, mobile gaming application E-Nuggets and unearthed cash worth Rs. 18 crore.
5 things to take back from your West Bengal trip
Known for its vibrant art and culture, colonial-era monuments, mesmerizing landscapes, ancient temples, and mouth-watering food, West Bengal is the perfect amalgamation of tradition and modernity.
Markets witness 'unprecedented' national flag demand, courtesy 'Har Ghar Tiranga'
The Centre's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to commemorate the country's 75th anniversary of independence has helped propel the demand for the tricolor, with flag makers and traders reporting an increase in orders and purchases of the national flag.
Cattle smuggling case: CBI arrests Mamata Banerjee's aide Anubrata Mondal
More trouble is brewing up for Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's close aide and the party's Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal in a 2020 livestock smuggling case.
Jagdeep Dhankhar takes oath as 14th Vice President of India
Jagdeep Dhankhar was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.
Crores kept in my flats without my knowledge: Arpita Mukherjee
Arpita Mukherjee—a close aide of arrested former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee—has now claimed the money recovered from her two Kolkata flats does not belong to her.
Mamata to reshuffle cabinet on Wednesday amid Partha Chatterjee's arrest
Days after former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee was put in jail, CM Mamata Banerjee announced a cabinet reshuffle.
West Bengal: Human trafficking and rape victim clears class 12th
In West Bengal, a 22-year-old girl who became a victim of human trafficking and was raped multiple times during her teenage has passed her class 12 exams after overcoming trauma.
West Bengal: Faulty DJ system electrocutes 10 kanwariyas, 19 injured
At least 10 kanwariyas died and 19 have been injured in the Cooch Bihar district of West Bengal due to an incident of electrocution.
I'm victim of conspiracy, recovered money not mine: Partha Chatterjee
Partha Chatterjee, the arrested and now-sacked West Bengal minister at the center of a multi-crore school recruitment scam, claimed on Sunday he was the victim of a conspiracy.
Mamata Banerjee had no idea of scam, says TMC MP
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed minister Partha Chatterjee over teacher recruitment scam, senior Trinamool Congress leader and legislator Saugata Roy claims no one, including CM Banerjee, was aware of it.
ED launches hunt for cash-filled cars linked to Partha Chatterjee
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a hunt for four cars owned by Arpita Mukherjee, an actor linked to sacked Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee.
Meet Arpita who stashed Rs. 50 crore for Partha Chatterjee
In a shocking series of events, West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore teacher recruitment scam.
Mountain of cash, 5-kg gold unearthed from Chatterjee's aide's flat
Another Rs. 29 crore in cash and 5kg of gold were found at the flat of West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee's aide during an 18-hour raid by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
In touch with 38 TMC MLAs, claims BJP's Mithun Chakraborty
West Bengal BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has claimed that the party is in touch with 38 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs.
Bengal school jobs scam: Partha Chatterjee 'airlifted' to AIIMS Bhubaneswar
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday reportedly shifted West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Teacher recruitment scam: ED arrests West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested West Bengal Commerce and Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee in Kolkata on Saturday for his suspected involvement in the teacher recruitment scam.
Know everything about National Mango Day 2022
Observed on July 22 every year, National Mango Day celebrates the king of fruits and how it plays an important part in Indian culture and history.
COVID-19: India logs 20,044 fresh cases, 56 more fatalities
India on Saturday reported over 20,000 new COVID-19 cases, a slight increase from the previous day.
Momo Mia! After puchkas, Mamata Banerjee makes momos in Darjeeling
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has yet again become the 'talk of the town,' this time for her momo-making skills.
Gurugram: Woman held captive, sexually assaulted for days in hotel
In a shocking incident reported from Haryana's Gurugram, a 22-year-old woman was allegedly held captive inside a hotel room by two men, the police said on Wednesday.
Kali row: Modi invokes Goddess Kali; Mahua Moitra hits back
The political controversy surrounding Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's remarks about Goddess Kali continued to rage on as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and TMC trade barbs.
How Kolkata's new co-working space is helping freelancers, working mothers
A new co-working space in Kolkata's New Town, named Happy Works, is bringing smile on the faces of freelancers and working mothers as it is providing a comfortable setting for people to work at minimal rate of Rs. 30 for 90 minutes.
Bharat Bandh: Massive traffic jams across Delhi-NCR; 22 trains canceled
Heavy security arrangements amid Bharat Bandh have caused massive traffic jams across Delhi-NCR.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Is discovery of poliovirus in Kolkata cause for worry?
Amid reports of the resurgence of the poliovirus, a pathogen responsible for poliomyelitis (polio), in Kolkata, health experts have dispelled the fear and rubbished claims.
ECI wants employers to track workers taking leave, not voting
The Election Commission of India (ECI) intends to propose a tracking mechanism for employees who use special leave on election day, but do not vote.
Bengal: Miffed with wife's career, man chops off her hand
In a gruesome incident reported from West Bengal, a 26-year-old man allegedly chopped off his wife's right hand to stop her from taking up the job of a nurse at a government hospital.
Bengal: Cabinet approves proposal making Mamata chancellor of state universities
West Bengal will soon have new guidelines for the selection of chancellors of all government-run Universities.
Kolkata: Start-up to deliver liquor in 10 minutes at doorstep
In a first, a Hyderabad-based startup has launched a 10-minute express liquor delivery service in Kolkata.