West Bengal: News
06 Apr 2023
KolkataHeavy police deployment in West Bengal ahead of Hanuman Jayanti
The West Bengal Police is on its toes for the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday following the recent communal unrest on Ram Navami in West Bengal's Hooghly and Howrah districts.
05 Apr 2023
Ministry Of Home AffairsMHA issues advisory to states ahead of Hanuman Jayanti
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states ahead of Hanuman Jayanti to prevent any communal violence.
05 Apr 2023
Lifestyle6 GI tag products to shop from West Bengal
GI (Geographical indication) products are those that carry a specific sign notifying the origin of the product and the qualities and reputation they possess. GI tags enable products to get global recognition.
04 Apr 2023
Ram NavamiWest Bengal: Clashes erupt again in Rishra, train services affected
Communal violence following Ram Navami celebrations continued on Monday, with new clashes reported in Hooghly district's Rishra in West Bengal.
03 Apr 2023
Ram NavamiAfter fresh Ram Navami clashes, internet suspended in Hooghly, Nalanda
Incidents of communal violence during Ram Navami celebrations extended over the weekend as fresh clashes reportedly broke out in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
03 Apr 2023
HooghlyBengal: BJP MLA injured in clash during Ram Navami-themed rally
West Bengal continues to witness communal tensions, as fresh clashes erupted between two communities in the state's Hooghly district during a Ram Navami-themed procession on Sunday.
02 Apr 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Bengal: BJP leader Raju Jha shot dead in Purba Bardhaman
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raju Jha was allegedly shot dead in Shaktigarh of West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Saturday night, reported IANS citing officials.
01 Apr 2023
Smriti IraniSmriti Irani slams Mamata Banerjee over Ram Navami violence
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday over the recent violence in the state's Howrah during a Ram Navami procession.
31 Mar 2023
Ram NavamiWest Bengal: 1 dead after violence erupts on Ram Navami
One person died and several others sustained injuries after a clash broke out between two communities during a procession of Ram Navami in West Bengal's Dalkhola on Thursday, reported India Today.
29 Mar 2023
Bombay High CourtCourt dismisses Mamata Banerjee's appeal in national anthem case
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant relief to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in a case filed against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem at an event in December 2021, reported Indian Express.
20 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP trying to make Rahul Gandhi hero, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief, Mamata Banerjee, slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at an internal party meeting in Murshidabad district on Sunday.
20 Mar 2023
Mamata BanerjeeRahul Gandhi is PM Modi's biggest TRP: Mamata Banerjee
Trinamool Congress (TMC) head and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at an internal party meeting in Murshidabad on Sunday.
16 Mar 2023
Travel And Tourism5 historical places to visit on your trip to Burdwan
Located in West Bengal, Burdwan is known for its rich culture. The city reflects an exquisite old-world charm that instantly reminds you of the ancient Mughal and Bengal-style architecture.
15 Mar 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in several states; farmers alerted
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast rainfall for several states. It said that rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorm will likely occur over sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Northeast India from Wednesday.
08 Mar 2023
Reliance JioJio 5G launched in 27 cities, count reaches 331
Reliance Jio has rolled out its 5G services in 27 more cities including Pollachi, Bhatapara, Zahirabad, Ramnagar, and Bankura. With the latest rollout, the telco's 5G services are available in 331 cities across the country.
07 Mar 2023
Mamata Banerjee'Chop off my head': CM Mamata Banerjee over DA protests
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government could not give more dearness allowance (DA) to the state government employees, even if they "chop off" her head, reported ANI.
03 Mar 2023
Travel And TourismWorld Wildlife Day 2023: 5 must-visit national parks in India
Observed on March 3 every year, World Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and plants around the world and honors their contribution to making our planet better.
03 Mar 2023
Trinamool CongressWill fight 2024 General Elections alone: Mamata after bypoll defeat
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief, Mamata Banerjee, said on Thursday that she will not join hands with any party and fight the 2024 General Elections alone.
25 Feb 2023
Trinamool CongressWest Bengal: Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked; TMC blamed
The convoy of Union minister Nisith Pramanik was reportedly attacked by goons, allegedly backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), in West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Saturday.
20 Feb 2023
Bharti AirtelAirtel 5G available in 15 new cities in West Bengal
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 15 more cities in West Bengal, including Berhampore, Durgapur, Dinhata, Asansol, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling.
13 Feb 2023
Bharti AirtelThese cities in India have access to Airtel 5G services
Bharti Airtel has been steadily expanding its 5G network and intends to cover the major cities across the country by this year. The telco commenced its 5G rollout in October 2022.
12 Jan 2023
FoodDifferent types of jaggery you probably didn't know existed
If you are a health freak, jaggery is something that you can include in your daily diet as an alternative to sugar.
10 Jan 2023
BiharBengal: Snake found in mid-day meal, 30 kids fall ill
At least 30 school children were hospitalized in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday after consuming food in which a snake was allegedly found, PTI reported, citing officials.
09 Jan 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressWest Bengal: Railways denies stone pelting on Vande Bharat Express
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) division of the Indian Railways on Monday denied allegations of stone pelting at the Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal a day before, India Today reported.
03 Jan 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressWest Bengal: Stones pelted at Vande Bharat Express, windows damaged
Unidentified miscreants pelted stones at the newly launched Vande Bharat Express between West Bengal's Kumarganj and Malda Railway Stations, damaging several window panes and one main door glass, as per reports.
31 Dec 2022
FoodA fan of rasgullas? Try these unique recipes
One of the most popular Bengali sweets, rasgullas are ball-shaped dumplings that have a soft spongy texture and are made from semolina dough and chenna.
30 Dec 2022
Vande Bharat ExpressAfter performing Heeraben's cremation, PM virtually launches Vande Bharat Express
Just hours after performing his mother Heeraben's last rites in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Raj Bhavan in Ahmedabad to virtually flag off West Bengal's first Vande Bharat Express connecting New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Howrah on Friday morning.
29 Dec 2022
MurderJharkhand actor Riya Kumari's husband arrested day after her murder
A day after Jharkhand-based actor Riya Kumari was reportedly shot to death at point-blank range in Howrah, West Bengal, the state police arrested her husband Prakash Kumar on Thursday (December 29), following a complaint against him by her family.
15 Dec 2022
Mahua MoitraIt's Moitra v/s Sitharaman on 'who is Pappu' in governance
After Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's "who is Pappu now" remark in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman retorted by saying Moitra should look in her own backyard in West Bengal to find "Pappu."
15 Dec 2022
AsansolBengal: Stampede kills 3 at Suvendu Adhikari's blanket distribution event
Two women and a 12-year-old girl died in a stampede at an event organized by Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) local unit where the leader of Opposition in the state, Suvendu Adhikari, was the chief guest in West Burdwan district's Asansol, West Bengal, on Wednesday evening.
11 Dec 2022
Food5 pithe recipes for winter: From the kitchens of Bengal
Bengali cuisine has so much variety to it, and its versatile flavors and aroma can melt any gourmet's heart.
08 Dec 2022
Weddings5 strange wedding rituals followed in India
A wedding is not only about two persons in love tying the knot but it also brings together families, friends, and relatives under one roof to take part in the celebrations.
06 Dec 2022
Paresh RawalParesh Rawal booked for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark
Kolkata Police registered an FIR against BJP leader and actor Paresh Rawal on Tuesday.
03 Dec 2022
Bomb AttackWest Bengal: 3 dead in blast at TMC leader's house
At least three individuals reportedly lost their lives in a bomb blast at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader's house on Friday in West Bengal's East Medinipur.
03 Dec 2022
Paresh RawalComplaint filed over Paresh Rawal's 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark
A case was filed against actor-politician Paresh Rawal on Friday and he was accused of spreading "hate speech" with his recent "cook fish for Bengalis" remark.
23 Nov 2022
National Register of CitizensCheck voter rolls to avoid detention under NRC: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday told people of the state to ensure their names are on the electoral rolls to avoid being sent to detention camps under the garb of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
16 Nov 2022
MizoramMizoram: Death toll reaches 10 in stone quarry accident
Two more dead bodies were reportedly recovered from the debris on Tuesday night after a stone quarry caved in at Maudarh village of Hnahthial district in Mizoram on Monday, raising the death toll to 10.
12 Nov 2022
Mamata BanerjeeNandigram: TMC minister makes objectionable remarks against President Droupadi Murmu
Trinamool Congress's (TMC) West Bengal minister Akhil Giri has come under severe criticism following his comment on India's President Droupadi Murmu's look.
30 Oct 2022
Trinamool CongressTMC, BJP spar over Bengal MLA's wife winning lottery
A significant lottery win by the wife of a ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Vivek Gupta in West Bengal has sparked a political row.
28 Oct 2022
Travel And Tourism5 picturesque places in India to go dolphin watching
One of the most intelligent aquatic mammals found in the world, dolphins are friendly, and it is a delight to watch them swim in pairs in deep water.