West Bengal

TMC records electoral sweep in West Bengal bypoll

The results, announced on Saturday, July 13, saw TMC candidates triumphing convincingly over their rivals from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left-Congress alliance, who suffered setbacks by losing deposits in three out of the four constituencies.

Couple flogged in West Bengal; BJP demands resignation of Banerjee

In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, a video showing a couple being flogged in public has surfaced from Uttar Dinajpur district's Chopra area in West Bengal. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed shock over the incident and has sought an immediate report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. "He condemned the incident and has sought an immediate report from CM Banerjee," an official confirmed.

Public flogging of couple in West Bengal; Outrage over TMC MP remark

A disturbing video of a woman and a man being flogged in public by Tajimul Islam is surfacing on social media. Tajimul Islam, better known as ‘JCB’ among locals is known to be associated with the political party TMC.

False Claim by West Bengal Government Sparks Controversy

The West Bengal government has alleged that it was not consulted regarding the internal review of the India-Bangladesh Treaty of 1996 on sharing the Ganga/Ganges waters at Farakka, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.

Tragic collision: Kanchanjunga Express crash kills 5

Eight passengers died and at least 25 others were injured when the Kanchanjunga Express derailed on Monday after being hit

Cyclone Remal claims 16 lives in India, Bangladesh

The first cyclone of the year, Remal has already claimed the lives of 16 individuals in West Bengal and Bangladesh after making landfall near the Bay of Bengal on Monday morning, according to media reports.

Cyclone Remal: Heavy rainfall and strong winds expected

NEW DELHI: West Bengal is preparing for Cyclone Remal, which has become a severe cyclonic storm. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that this cyclone, the first in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season, will make landfall between West Bengal’s Sagar Island and Bangladesh’s Khepupara on Sunday night. The IMD forecasts that Cyclone Remal […]

Cyclone Remal to hit West Bengal, Bangladesh on May 26

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclone Remal, currently developing in the Bay of Bengal,

Bangladesh MP found murdered and dismembered in Kolkata

The brutal murder of Anwarul Azim Anar, a Member of Parliament from Bangladesh, has shocked both nations after he was found dismembered in Kolkata.

New COVID variant KP.2 detected in West Bengal

In recent weeks, 36 samples have tested positive for the newest Covid variant, KP.2, in genomic sequencing performed across India, with a significant focus on West Bengal.