West Bengal

BSF docks 7 days' salary of jawan who did not refer to Narendra Modi as 'honorable PM'

The Border Security Force said that the behavior of the jawan was disrespectful.

Mar 7, 2018

West Bengal shocker: Mentally-unstable woman gang-raped, rod thrust into her private parts

The accused men gang-raped the mentally ill woman and left her in a field.

Feb 20, 2018

West Bengal couple named in viral 'love jihad' list receives death threats, seeks police help

The list naming couples who it said were involved in love jihad was made public on social media platforms. It has stoked fear among those named.

Feb 12, 2018

Tigers have wiped out men in these villages of West Bengal: 7 things to know

The West Bengal government is looking to adopt three villages full of tiger-widows on a pilot basis. Read to know more.

Jan 31, 2018

Did West Bengal really win the Rasgulla origin debate with Odisha? Here's the truth

West Bengal on Tuesday won the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Rasgulla. Read to know more.

Nov 14, 2017

Sweet tussle turns bitter! West Bengal to move court against Odisha claim on Rasgulla origin

The West Bengal government is reportedly eyeing the legal route to lay claim to the origin of the Rasgulla. Read to know more.

Nov 10, 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Salt Lake stadium Kolkata gets fresh paint, 120 women stewards

An unique "foxy paint" has been used at the stadium to stave off the flies and give the crowd and fans a pleasant match experience.

Oct 5, 2017

Trinamool cleans up Kolkata temple premises before BJP reaches venue to celebrate Modi's birthday

The BJP made plans to clean up the premises of the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata to commemorate the PM's birthday on Sunday but even before its team reached there, the ruling TMC sent its cadre to finish off the work.

Sep 18, 2017

West Bengal: Class 11 student kills self after getting scolding for Facebook addiction

A class 11 student in West Bengal was found hanging lifeless at her house after she was scolded for spending excessive time on Facebook. Read to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

Mamata Banerjee government to offer free tickets to students for FIFA U-17 World Cup

The West Bengal govt are planning to accommodate at least 5000 students at the Salt Lake Stadium Kolkata on all ten match days.

Sep 13, 2017

Mamata bars Durga idol immersion for 24 hours: Can West Bengal BJP capitalise?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday ordered a halt on Durga idol immersion for 24 hours for Muharram. Read to know more.

Aug 24, 2017

BJP activists throw rotten eggs at Kanhaiya Kumar in West Bengal

Nearly 100 BJP activists on Monday threw rotten eggs at Jawaharlal University student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in West Bengal. Read to know more.

Aug 22, 2017

Miscreants vandalise white sculpture of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Kolkata; two arrested

The furious villagers have told the police that they would launch a hunt by themselves, if the police are unable to identify the miscreants.

Aug 16, 2017

Not just Beijing, New Delhi is having uneasy relations with Trivandrum, Kolkata, Agartala, Bengaluru as well

While the Modi government is more occupied with external foes like China, the fact that its relations with non-BJP ruled states are deteriorating is equally alarming. This has put the Indian federalism under a lot of stress.

Aug 16, 2017

Rogue elephant that trampled 15 persons in eastern India could be shot to death

The elephant has trampled to death at least 15 people in the past few months. Read on to know more.

Aug 9, 2017

Bengal village woman 'sucked' husband's blood every night to 'keep evils away'; uproar after he dies

It's hard to believe such shocking incidents happen in the 21st century but it has been reported by the state's media. The husband was administered three bottles of blood in hospital but yet he died.

Aug 8, 2017

BJP tries to capitalise on Nirbhaya-like rape case in Bengal: Villagers shoo away 'sympathetic' saffron leader

Like Mamata who had called women protesters when she went to visit a gangrape victim's family "CPI(M)'s people", Locket Chatterjee also called the protesters "TMC people". The reality is that these protests are genuine outbursts against opportunist politicians.

Aug 4, 2017

Agri Distress: 55% crop insurance claims pending

In Telangana, Rs 311 crore was collected as premium and against Rs 174 crore of estimated claims, farmers did not receive any payouts.

Jul 28, 2017

Kolkata's drunk woman, caught for rash driving, hugs and smooches cop

The drunk woman was driving home when the police stopped her car. Read to know what happened next!

Jul 28, 2017

TV's Draupadi warns of rape in West Bengal: FIR lodged against BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Actor-turned-politician Roopa Ganguly has drawn flak for claiming that women can be raped within 15 days of arriving in West Bengal. Watch what she said here, and how the Trinamool Congress reacted.

Jul 15, 2017