Kolkata, September 21: The prized Padma Hilsa is set to make a comeback on Bengali plates this Durga Puja, as the interim government in Bangladesh reverses its earlier stance and approves the export of 3,000 metric tons of the fish to India. In recent years, Bangladesh’s traditional gesture of sending…
Kalyani, September 19: 40 medical students and trainee doctors from the College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Nadia, have been suspended for six months by college authorities for allegedly terrorizing and intimidating their peers. An investigation has been launched, and further actions will be determined based on the findings….
Kalyani, September 19: At least 32 students from the College of Medicine and JNM Hospital in Kalyani, Nadia, have lodged serious allegations against over a dozen Trinamool Congress-backed student union leaders and class representatives accusing them of ‘threat culture’, imposing arbitrary rules, and running a syndicate with the tacit support…
Kolkata, September 5: Hilsa lovers in Bengal are set to be disappointed this festive season, as the prized “Padmar Ilish” (Hilsa from the Padma River) will not be reaching the Kolkata market. The Bangladesh government has announced that it will suspend Hilsa exports this year to meet domestic demand. For…
Chakdah, Aug. 14: On the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, a nation that prides itself on its democratic values and freedom was jolted by the collective cry for justice as thousands of women, supported by many men, took to the streets to join the #ReclaimTheNight movement. This massive protest…
Kalyani, Aug 14: In a disturbing development, a contractual worker at the College of Medicine & JNM Hospital in Kalyani has been arrested for allegedly molesting a paramedical student, adding fuel to the ongoing outrage sparked by the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. According to police reports, the…
Ranaghat, Aug. 14: In recognition of their extraordinary bravery, three police officers from Bengal have been awarded the prestigious Gallantry Medal on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. The officers, all from the Ranaghat Police District in Nadia, were honored for their heroic efforts in apprehending a gang of…
Kalyani, Aug. 12: Amalendu Bhunia, the interim Vice Chancellor of Kalyani University and a professor of commerce submitted his resignation to the Governor on Monday evening following an ongoing demonstration against him by a section of agitating non-teaching staff and students on the campus. On March 31, 2023, Bhunia was…
By BISWAMBHAR MANDAL On Thursday, the world lost Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, a man who spent his last years battling ill health but remained unwavering in his commitment to honesty and ideology. Although he faced political defeats and grappled with questions of industrial development, he never compromised on his principles. His simple…
Kolkata, Aug. 8: West Bengal mourns the loss of one of its most prominent political figures, former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who passed away on Thursday at 80 (1944-2024). Bhattacharjee, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPM], served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from…
