The West Bengal Police invoked Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to arrest BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar while he attempted to visit violence-hit Beldanga in Murshidabad.
In terms of drop in temperature, Purulia recorded the maximum fall in temperature with a dip of 5 degrees Celsius followed by, 4.6 degrees Celsius in Jharbam, and 3.6 degrees Celsius in Kalimpong. The conditions will prevail for a few days given the dryness in the weather.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission Clerkship exam is set to be held on November 16 and 17. Accordingly, the Eastern Railway and Kolkata Metro have announced additional services.
Polling for six by-election assembly seats in West Bengal was marked by violence, including the fatal shooting of a TMC worker in North 24 Parganas. Allegations of voter intimidation, tampering with EVMs, and clashes between political parties further fueled tensions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended Suvendu Adhikari's 'Z' category security nationwide after a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau, citing increased risks to his life.
The deceased, Prithviraj Naskar, used to handle the social media account of the party in the district.
Junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College protested at College Square, demanding justice for the recent alleged rape and murder case. The demonstration called for increased security on campuses to ensure student safety.
West Bengal train derailment: The rescue operation is currently underway at the accident site which took place 20 kilometres away from Howrah district in Nalpur.
A social media user shared images and videos of Kolkata in a thread on X. He shared his, not so good, experience of the city with open open gutters, flowing drains and unhygienic markets and public places. His post garnered widespread attention and started a debate on social media.
Chhath Puja 2024: Banks are closed for 13 days in November 2024 across India, including Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Know which states are affected and plan for banking needs.
West Bengal: TMC MLA Manoranjan Byapari and senior minister Firhad Hakim have called for strong punishments against the offenders, emphasising that this is a social evil that must be addressed nationwide.
Stone pelting incident during Kali immersion in Kolkata’s Rajabazar raises tensions. BJP leaders criticise Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the handling of the incident, urging stronger action to protect devotees. Kolkata Police denied targeted attack, claims parking dispute escalated.
Debroy was celebrated for his extensive contributions to economic policy and research. He also chaired the Finance Ministry's 'Expert Committee for Infrastructure Classification and Financing Framework for Amrit Kaal.
Kolkata news: While four trains will run from Kavi Subhas (New Garia) at 10 pm, 10.20 pm,10:40 pm and 11 pm, from the Dakshineswar side, the trains will operate at 9.48 pm, 10.08 pm, 10.28 pm and 10:48 pm.
Tensions between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal have escalated dramatically ahead of by-elections, fueled by inflammatory remarks from party leaders, raising concerns about political discourse and communal harmony.
Amit Shah launched the BJP's membership drive in West Bengal and set a target of getting one crore members from the state.
The agitating doctors had ended fast-unto-death on October 21 after CM Mamata Banerjee assured the fulfilment of their demands. However, the doctors held a convention of Saturday and announced a march to CBI's Kolkata office on Ocyober 30.
Cyclone Dana: Mamata also held a review meeting at the state secretariat after spending the night there to monitor the situation and directed the officials to ensure that relief materials reach all those affected by the cyclone.
Cyclone Dana: Cyclone Dana which formed in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying and moving north-northwestwards and is likely to cross Bengal and Odisha in the early hours of Friday.
Cyclone Dana: Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert.
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