Fake TTE held at railway station in West Bengal; used AI to generate identity documents
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) A man, masquerading as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) was apprehended at the Rampurhat railway station in West Bengals Birbhum by the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Land deed not proof of citizenship, Cal HC tells man facing deportation
Koel quits, Didi asks defectors to go before July 21
UP ATS raids TMC leader's home, madrasa in Bengal in terror funding case
Uttar Pradesh ATS conducted raids at multiple West Bengal locations on Thursday. These searches included a Trinamool leader's home and a madrasa in North 24 Parganas. The raids are connected to an alleged terror-funding case involving overseas money transfers. Both the local leader and his son were reportedly absconding during the search operations. The UP ATS had previously arrested the leader on similar charges two years ago.
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MLA Kaustav Bagchi alleges bomb threat, 6 detained
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Bank Employee Faces Probe In Extortion, Death threat Case
Tarak Singh faces egg attack outside police station
Low pressure triggers moderate rain in city
Digital content creator labs in state schools soon
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Homecoming after exile: Kolkata authors revisit 2007 as Taslima Nasrin returns after years
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Quit before July 21: Mamata Banerjee to Trinamool members
Quit before July 21: Mamata Banerjee to Trinamool members Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked potential fence-sitters in her Trinamool Congress faction to quit before July 21 if they plan to join the rebel camp led by expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee. Her Facebook Live message came soon after former Trinamool [] The post Quit before July 21: Mamata Banerjee to Trinamool members appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Investments lined up for Durgapurs steel industry: Tapas Roy
Iskcon to deliver nutritious food to school children, says Adhikari
West Bengal man arrested for bestiality in Coimbatore
Court orders cops to lodge plaint after abduction bid on man
Carrum Mobility launches Kol ops, partners with Uber
The recovery is part of ED's massive search operation carried out at 13 premises across West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.
TCS launches Gemini Experience Centre in Kolkata
ITC Hotels acquires Ahd-based GHK Hospitality
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ED seizes Rs 40 lakh cash and 180 grams gold coins in West Bengal search
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Youth Association Invites BJPs Samik Bhattacharya to Mohammad Ali Park Durga Puja Khuti Puja
Tripura AIS bodies condemn LoPs remark against serving IPS officer
TMC slips to single digits in RS as Koel Mallick resigns
Actor-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, the fourth TMC MP to do so ever since the Mamata Banerjee-led party was ousted from power in West Bengal.
TMC's Koel Mallick Resigns From Rajya Sabha In Fresh Blow To Mamata Banerjee
Trinamool Congress suffered another setback after Rajya Sabha MP and actress-turned-politician Rukmini Mallick, professionally known as Koel Mallick, resigned from the Upper House of Parliament. In her resignation letter addressed to Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, she stated that she was resigning from the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect. Koel Mallick was nominated to the Upper House in April 2026 ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections and had actively participated in the party's campaigns and public outreach programmes. Her entry into politics had drawn attention due to her popularity in the Bengali film industry and her being the daughter of veteran actor Ranjit Mallick. Her resignation came a day after senior TMC leader Madan Mitra quit the party and joined a rebel faction.
Adhikari Joins ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari participated in the 55th Rath Yatra organised by ISKCON in Kolkata, pulling the ropes of Lord Jagannath's chariot and performing the sacred 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual ahead of the procession.
Odisha Lashed by Heavy Rain, IMD Issues Red Warning to Five Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple warnings for Odisha as a wellmarked low-pressure area persists over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north OdishaWest Bengal coasts. The system, active since July 16, is expected to move northwestwards across north Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal over the next two days. The associated cyclonic [] The post Odisha Lashed by Heavy Rain, IMD Issues Red Warning to Five Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
West Bengal rolls out investment push under new government
West Bengal has secured over Rs 28,000 crore in investment commitments recently. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is actively promoting industrial revival and attracting new businesses. Several major Indian corporations are planning substantial expansions and new projects within the state. Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi is also considering a semiconductor manufacturing unit in West Bengal. The government aims to improve ease of doing business and restore investor confidence.
Under the influence of Well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha -West Bengal coasts, enhanced rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy falls over East & Northeast India, East Uttar Pradesh and Western Himalayan Region during next 7 days. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall also likely over Odisha on today, []
West Bengal CM Performs Rituals To Flag Off 55th ISKCON Rath Yatra
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday performed the sacred Chhera Pahanra ritual and ceremonially pulled the rope of Lord Jagannaths chariot to mark the commencement of the 55th annual ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata. At the ISKCON Temple on Albert Road, Adhikari began the celebrations by performing the aarti of Radha Madhav. []
Kolkata woman repeatedly raped by social media friend for several years
Rukmini Mallick quits Rajya Sabha, fourth TMC MP to resign
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick on Thursday, July 14, resigned from the Rajya Sabha, the fourth TMC MP to do so ever since the Mamata Banerjee-led party was ousted from power in West Bengal. Mallick met the Rajya Sabha chairman and tendered her resignation. I do hereby resign from the membership of Rajya 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 .
Malda becomes first district to adopt Village Action Plans for border villages
West Bengal JEE Counselling 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling Ends Tomorrow: Check Seat Allotment Date
WBJEE Counselling 2026 Round 2 choice filling will close on July 17. Check the complete counselling schedule, Round 2 seat allotment date, reporting timeline and important events here.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari performs ritual to commence 55th ISKCON Rath Yatra
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For more than three decades, the Martyrs Day rally in West Bengal has been synonymous with Mamata Banerjee. This year, rival Trinamool factions and the Congress are competing to claim its political legacy
Several beneficiaries are still waiting for the first Rs 3,000 instalment due to verification, bank or document-related issues.
Bengal govt to survey land held by shut industrial units, frame policy on reuse
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) The West Bengal Land and Revenue Department has decided to soon conduct a thorough survey of unused land parcels owned by closed or defunct industrial houses,
ED Raids 13 Locations Across Four States in Terror Funding, Illegal Infiltration Probe
New Delhi, Jul 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and West Bengal as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network, officials said. The raids were conducted by the EDs Lucknow Zonal Office under the [] The post ED Raids 13 Locations Across Four States in Terror Funding, Illegal Infiltration Probe appeared first on Northlines .
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Had I done some 'setting', I wouldn't face this torment: Mamata Banerjee
BJP turns PM Modi visits to states into 'swachh' drives
Organized cleanliness drives now precede Prime Minister Modi's state visits across India. These initiatives transform pre-VVIP spruce-ups into public campaigns involving citizens and officials. Haryana launched a statewide drive ahead of Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Jind. Similar campaigns were observed in Odisha and West Bengal during recent visits. The true success of these drives will be measured by sustained cleanliness after the visits conclude.
Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Abhishek Amid Party Turmoil, Promises a Fresh Start
Kolkata, July 16: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed her supporters in a video message on Wednesday, expressing her determination to regain political significance in the state and the country. She emphasized that she is not worried about starting anew. This statement comes as her party, the Trinamool Congress, has splintered into nearly ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Abhishek Amid Party Turmoil, Promises a Fresh Start
Abhishek Banerjee Provides Voice Sample Amidst Legal Scrutiny
Kolkata, July 15: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee submitted his voice sample on Wednesday at the Bidhannagar Court in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. This follows a case against him for alleged hate speech. Previously, he had ignored two consecutive notices from the same district court. As the nephew of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, ... Read more Abhishek Banerjee Provides Voice Sample Amidst Legal Scrutiny
Calcutta Stock Exchange, R.I.P.
The initiative to revive the Calcutta Stock Exchange seems misguided for West Bengal. With many regional exchanges folding due to dwindling trading volumes and operational inefficiencies, attempting to reactivate this dormant exchange presents formidable structural and technological obstacles.
WB Politics: Huge Setback For TMC As Madan Mitra Quits Mamata Banerjee Camp, Joins Rebel Faction
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Madan Mitra joined the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, calling the party a fragmented organisation. The move comes weeks after his promotion as general secretary and adds to the internal turmoil following the TMC's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
Victims Families Urge West Bengal CM to Reopen Kamduni Case
Kolkata, July 15: The family and friends of the Kamduni case victim met with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday, requesting the reopening of the case file. Moushumi Koyal and Tumpa Koyal, who have been vocal advocates for justice since the incident, presented their plea to the CM. Notably, following a political shift in the ... Read more Victims Families Urge West Bengal CM to Reopen Kamduni Case
TMC MLA Madan Mitra joins rebel faction amid party split in West Bengal
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West Bengal: Abhishek records voice sample to CID at court
Mr Banerjee was asked to read a script twice, slowly and fast, as part of the process which is called spectrographic analysis: Reports
Kalyan Krishnamurthy, the CEO of Flipkart, engaged in a significant dialogue with West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Their agenda included initiatives to elevate digital commerce and foster entrepreneurship within the state. They examined potential support strategies for MSMEs, artisans, and farmers, aiming to harness technology's power to expand market reach and reaffirm West Bengal's commitment to economic development.
BJP Spokesperson Rohan Gupta Calls India-UK Trade Deal Historic, Critiques Oppositions Politics
Ahmedabad, July 15: BJP National Spokesperson Rohan Gupta has labeled the India-UK trade deal as historic. He also commented on various issues, including Congress leader P. Chidambarams remarks on delimitation, the Assam-Bangladesh infiltration issue, the inclusion of 77 Muslim communities in West Bengals OBC list, and the Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute. Gupta accused the opposition ... Read more BJP Spokesperson Rohan Gupta Calls India-UK Trade Deal Historic, Critiques Oppositions Politics
BJP Spokesperson Calls India-UK Trade Deal Historic, Critiques Oppositions Politics
Ahmedabad, July 15: BJP National Spokesperson Rohan Gupta has labeled the India-UK trade deal as historic. He also commented on various issues, including Congress leader P. Chidambarams statements regarding delimitation, illegal immigration from Assam to Bangladesh, the inclusion of 77 Muslim communities in West Bengals OBC list, and the Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute. Gupta accused ... Read more BJP Spokesperson Calls India-UK Trade Deal Historic, Critiques Oppositions Politics
West Bengal government to support Kamduni rape-murder victim
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Weather tomorrow, July 16: The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states. Odisha faces a red warning due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is also likely in Himachal Pradesh and Shimla, as per IMD. Delhi-NCR anticipates cloudy skies with a possibility of very light rain.
Ashok Chatterjee Arrested in West Bengal Financial Scandal
Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal police arrested Ashok Chatterjee, former chairman of the Naihati municipality and a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), on charges of financial irregularities and corruption on Wednesday. Police took Chatterjee into custody from his residence in Naihati and brought him to the local police station. His arrest followed complaints ... Read more Ashok Chatterjee Arrested in West Bengal Financial Scandal
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Urges Opposition to Support Government on National Issues
New Delhi, July 15: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari commented on the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament and the Congress partys allegations regarding the delimitation bill. He also addressed issues such as OBC reservations in West Bengal, a reported sexual assault incident involving a first-grade student in West Midnapore, the Trinamool Congresss Shaheed Diwas on July ... Read more BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Urges Opposition to Support Government on National Issues
Taslima Nasreens Upcoming Kolkata Visit Sparks Debate on Freedom of Expression
New Delhi, July 15: Author Taslima Nasreens upcoming trip to Kolkata has ignited political discussions. The writer, who has long been targeted by extremists, is set to participate in an anti-fundamentalism literary event on August 1. Last March, BJP Rajya Sabha MP and current West Bengal party chief, Samik Bhattacharya, called for her to be ... Read more Taslima Nasreens Upcoming Kolkata Visit Sparks Debate on Freedom of Expression
West Bengal Doubles Govt Hospital Meal Allocation, Raises Daily Diet To
West Bengal has nearly doubled hospital patient meal funding to improve nutrition from August 1.
Mamata loyalist Madan Mitra deserts former Chief Minister-led Trinamool Congress, joins rebel camp
Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from the party. He joined a breakaway faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee. This move marks a significant setback for the Trinamool Congress. Mitra was recently appointed the party's Chief Whip in the assembly. His departure is expected to intensify political realignments in West Bengal.
West Bengal Government to Withdraw Cases Against Peaceful Protesters in RG Kar Incident
Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal government has announced plans to withdraw cases against peaceful protesters, including doctors, who demonstrated against the RG Kar rape and murder incident in 2024. Under the previous Mamata Banerjee administration, FIRs were filed against those involved in the protests. Sources from the state secretariat revealed that the government will ... Read more West Bengal Government to Withdraw Cases Against Peaceful Protesters in RG Kar Incident
Why Taslima Nasreen's Kolkata return is a powder keg for Bengal politics
Taslima Nasreen's upcoming return to Kolkata after 20 years sparks intense political discussions. The Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party both voiced their strong opinions regarding her visit. Exiled since 2007, Nasreen is set to participate in an anti-fundamentalism literary event this August. Her previous works and the circumstances of her exile have sent shockwaves through conversations about free speech and the intersection with religious beliefs in West Bengal.
Congress invites Mamata to July 21 event in Kolkata, asks her to admit quitting party was 'mistake'
The July 21, 1993 movement was organised under the banner of the Youth Congress and that its association with the Congress could not be erased says, West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar
WATCH: Grand Ganga Aarti lights up Hooghly River at Sheoraphuli Ghat in West Bengal
WATCH: Grand Ganga Aarti lights up Hooghly River at Sheoraphuli Ghat in West Bengal
TMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC
The internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress has escalated after senior MP Kalyan Banerjee launched a fresh attack on Abhishek Banerjee, blaming the Camac Street ecosystem and I-PAC for the party's collapse in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Kalyan alleged that consultant-driven politics weakened the organisation and sidelined grassroots workers. His remarks come as the TMC faces a major rebellion led by Ritabrata Banerjee, with dozens of MLAs and 20 Lok Sabha MPs already breaking away, deepening the biggest crisis in the party's history. Watch
WB Postal Circle LDCE and CE Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Check Postman and Other Post
West Bengal Postal Circle has released the provisional answer key for the LDCE/CE 2026 exam for promotion/recruitment to Postman, Mailguard and MTS held on 12.07.2026. Check Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III answer keys for Series A, B, C, D, learn how to raise objections via email, and find the last date (16.07.2026) to submit feedback.
West Bengal Government Withdraws Petition on OBC Reservation from Supreme Court
New Delhi, July 15: A significant development has emerged regarding the inclusion of 77 castes, including 75 Muslim communities, in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list in West Bengal. The current BJP government in the state has withdrawn a petition from the Supreme Court that was filed by the previous Mamata Banerjee administration, challenging a ... Read more West Bengal Government Withdraws Petition on OBC Reservation from Supreme Court
Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday the formation of a judicial commission to investigate various alleged cases of institutional corruption that occurred during Mamata Banerjees tenure from 2011 to 2026. The commission will be led by retired Justice Biswajit Basu of the Calcutta High Court. According to a notification issued from ... Read more West Bengal Government Establishes Judicial Commission to Investigate Alleged Institutional Corruption
Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal, IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Odisha for Next 48 Hours
A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the north OdishaWest Bengal coast, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to forecast widespread rainfall across Odisha over the next 48 hours. According to the IMD, the weather system developed at 5:30 am IST on Wednesday, July 15, under the influence of an [] The post Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal, IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Odisha for Next 48 Hours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Scientific Agricultural Roadmap for West Bengal Underway: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Kolkata, July 15: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Tuesday that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), West Bengals government agricultural university, and agricultural scientists are collaboratively developing a scientific agricultural roadmap for West Bengal. Chouhan chaired a high-level review meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. Following the ... Read more Scientific Agricultural Roadmap for West Bengal Underway: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar on Tuesday invited TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to the partys July 21 Martyrs Day programme, while asking her to admit that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a mistake.
'If she publicly says ...': Cong extends Martyrs' Day invite to Mamata, but with a condition
The Congress invited Mamata Banerjee to its Martyrs' Day event in Kolkata. This invitation came with a condition that she acknowledge leaving Congress was a mistake. West Bengal Congress president stated Mamata should not distort the historical significance of the 1993 movement. He added that admitting her past decision was wrong would be a significant gesture. The Congress stage remains open for her to pay respects to the martyrs.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that his government has expedited the land transfer process to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of essential fencing.
West Bengal hands over 1,024 acres to BSF for fencing along India-Bangladesh border
In a significant move, West Bengal has handed over 1,000 acres to the BSF for enhanced border fencing across 172.6 kilometers of the India-Bangladesh border. The Murshidabad district saw the largest portion of land transferred. Moreover, North 24 Parganas and Cooch Behar followed suit with notable land transfers, as the government strives for a harmonious blend of development and environmental conservation in Jangalmahal.
West Bengal: Taslima To Visit Kolkata After Almost 20 Years
Nasreen was forced to leave Kolkata on November 21, 2007, after protests by a section of Muslim community erupted across the city over her autobiography, Dwikhondito: Reports
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews Rs 82,000 crore infrastructure projects with West Bengal CM
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Survey deadline extended to August 15; over 12,000 crore allocated for rural development
West Bengal government withdraws Supreme Court appeal on OBC list removal
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