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Bengal Assembly bypolls: Reports of violence in Ranaghat-Dakshin seat
West Bengal Assembly bypolls: Reports of violence surface in several Assembly constituencies

Reports of violence emerged from various constituencies during the bypolls, with maximum complaints from Ranaghat-Dakshin in Nadia district. BJP workers, including a polling agent, were attacked. The Election Commission is investigating the incidents.

  • Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Rescue operation over, focus on restoration now, says Railway Minister after visiting train accident
Rescue operation over, focus on restoration now, says Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after visiting train accident site

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the site of a train collision in West Bengal, where the Kanchanjunga Express was struck by a goods train, resulting in nine fatalities. Post-rescue, the focus shifts to restoring the critical rail route.

  • Monday, 17 June 2024
Bengal rail accident: Routes of nine long-distance trains diverted
Nine trains diverted after Kanchanjunga Express collision in Bengal

Following a collision involving the Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train in West Bengal, nine long-distance trains including several Rajdhani Expresses have been rerouted. Railway operations are ongoing to clear and restore the affected tracks.

  • Monday, 17 June 2024
Bengal train accident
Bengal train accident: PM Modi speaks to officials, Railway Minister to reach site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the Kanchanjunga Express collision in West Bengal, involving a goods train, causing at least five deaths and over 30 injuries. He has coordinated with officials and the Railway Minister for immediate response and ongoing rescue operations affected by rain.

  • Monday, 17 June 2024
Kanchanjungha Express hit by goods train in Bengal
Kanchanjungha Express accident: 5 killed, 30 hurt; rescue ops hit by rains

Five people were killed and 30 injured in a train accident involving the Kanchanjungha Express in India. Rescue efforts were hampered by rain but aided by local residents and multiple government teams.

  • Monday, 17 June 2024
Bhubaneswar bound Air India Express flight diverted to Kolkata due to bad weather; passengers asked
Bhubaneswar bound Air India Express flight diverted to Kolkata due to bad weather; passengers asked to fly back on their own

A Bhubaneswar-bound Air India Express flight was diverted to Kolkata due to severe weather, stranding passengers who were later asked to return at their own expense. Following passenger outrage, arrangements were made for their return.

  • Friday, 14 June 2024
Odisha EOW nabs Kolkata-based ponzi co director over misappropriation to the tune of Rs 123 crore
Odisha EOW nabs Kolkata-based ponzi co director over misappropriation to the tune of Rs 123 crore

It is alleged that the accused introduced and lured investors to invest with his company for high monthly returns with an interest of 11 percent on the invested amount apart from the 4-5 percent extra commission on adding new members. 

  • Saturday, 08 June 2024
Bengal CID secures vital clues in mysterious death of Bangladesh MP
Bengal CID secures vital clues in mysterious death of Bangladesh MP

The CID of West Bengal Police is investigating the death of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, found dead in Kolkata. Vital clues, including surgical gloves, were discovered. Two suspects, previously arrested by Bangladesh Police, are linked to the case.

  • Thursday, 23 May 2024
BJP woman worker murdered, party supporters hold protests in Nandigram
BJP woman worker murdered, party supporters hold protests in Nandigram

Ahead of the parliamentary polls in Nandigram, West Bengal, a Scheduled Caste woman BJP worker was killed, sparking protests and accusations from the BJP against TMC-backed criminals. The incident led to roadblocks and clashes with police. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari blamed TMC provocations for the murder, while TMC dismissed it as a result of internal disputes within the victim's family.

  • Thursday, 23 May 2024
CISF jawan shoots himself dead at Kolkata airport
CISF jawan shoots himself dead at Kolkata airport

As the regular routine work was being conducted at the airport in the morning, the jawans were alerted by the sound of a gunshot. When the other CISF jawans rushed to the spot they saw their colleague lying in a pool of blood.

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
Kolkata under-construction building collapse
Kolkata under-construction building collapse: Two dead, several injured

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also rushed to the spot with a bandage on her head.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
Kolkata bride and groom get married inside hospital for this reason
Kolkata bride and groom get married inside hospital for this reason

The touching story of the couple reported from a hospital in Durgapur, West Bengal transcends all boundaries and has captured the hearts of many.

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
PM Modi with students
PM Modi takes ride on India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata with schoolchildren

The Prime Minister interacted with the schoolchildren during the underwater metro ride and held discussions with them on various subjects of academic and extra-curricular interest.

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Kolkata Underwater Metro
Kolkata Underwater Metro: 7 interesting facts about the ambitious project inaugurated by PM Modi

Spanning a distance of 16.6km beneath the Hooghly River, the metro is a remarkable feat of engineering.

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Calcutta HC
Sandeshkhali row: HC allows BJP to hold sit-in protest in Kolkata

On Tuesday, the single-judge bench gave the nod to BJP to conduct the rally for two days instead of three days.

  • Tuesday, 27 February 2024
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