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…
Ranaghat, Aug. 6: The Border Security Force (BSF) has appealed to the state government to discourage farmers from cultivating tall crops—such as jute, mustard, and bananas—in areas beyond the border fencing. These crops obstruct the visibility of patrolling personnel, posing security risks. Strategically, the BSF maintains a prohibition on plants…
Ranaghat, July 25: Two Trinamool Congress activists were found dead under suspicious circumstances in an under-construction house in the Anulia area of Ranaghat town, on Thursday evening. The victims, identified as Suman Chakraborty (40) and Rupak Das (34), who had left their homes on Thursday morning, were discovered by locals…
Badkulla, July 25: Payel Singh, 18, a girl from Nadia’s Badkulla was killed in a road accident when the car she was traveling in had a head-on collision with a motorcycle carrying three riders near Kharipukuria bus stand of Marishda on the Digha-Nandakumar road of East Midnapore district during the…