Couple arrested in the murder of Delhi University professor over property dispute
Following a final warning issued by the victim to vacate her property in West Bengals Burdwan, the accused allegedly conspired to eliminate her, travelling to Delhi for it
BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat
Kolkata, May 5: In a significant upset in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defeated the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the Purba Sthal South constituency of East Burdwan district. BJP candidate Pran Krishna Tapdar emerged victorious after a 20-round vote count, defeating senior TMC leader Swapan Debnath by a ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat
West Bengal elections: Ahead of counting, TMC & BJP spar over EVM security
Ahead of Bengal's vote counting, Trinamool and BJP traded accusations over EVM strongroom security. TMC alleged CCTV blackouts in North 24 Parganas, while BJP pointed to alleged unauthorized access and attempted breaches in Salt Lake and Burdwan. Both parties raised concerns about the integrity of the storage facilities.
West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Maid contests from Burdwan, households left without help
Kalita Majhi, a domestic worker and BJP candidate, has left a void in her employers' lives as she campaigns for the Ausgram seat. Her employers, who view her as family, are struggling with daily routines in her absence. Majhi aims to prove that a domestic worker can become an MLA and represent the economically weaker sections.
ED raids Kolkata, Burdwan in West Bengal PDS scam case
Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday, April 25, raided several locations in poll-bound West Bengal as part of its money laundering investigation into an alleged PDS scam, officials said. Searches were underway at about nine premises of suppliers and exporters in Kolkata, Burdwan, and Habra, including Niranjan Chandra Sahas, they said. The action is being Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal: ED raids premises in Kolkata, Burdwan in PDS 'scam' case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday carried out raids at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of its money laundering investigation linked to an alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) wheat scam.
Weather in Kolkata: Kolkata, Howarh and Hooghly are likely to experience light rain and gusty winds on Monday and Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In Kolkata, the sky is likely to remain cloudy with possibility of thunderstorms and lightning. The weather agency has also warned of rainfall in Murshidabad, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, and other districts of West Bengal.
Emailed Bomb Threat To WB Courts Sparks Panic, Spoils Proceedings
The email was sent to the top judges at the City Sessions Court in Kolkata, two district courts at Asansol and Durgapur in Burdwan West, Chinsurah and Arambagh Courts in Hooghly and Murshidabad district court at around 11 am.
