Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Coal pilferage case | ED summons West Bengal Law Minister on June 28

ED on June 23, 2023 issued a summons to West Bengal Law minister Moloy Ghatak asking him to appear before its officers in New Delhi on June 28 in connection with its probe into the coal pilferage case in the State

The Hindu

Bengaluru: Jailed for months, a Bengali Hindu family is fighting to prove they’re Indian

It had barely been a month since Palash Adhikary, a resident of Burdwan district of West Bengal, had resettled on the outskirts of Bengaluru along with his wife and two-year-old son when police officers came knocking on his door in July 2022. Having lived in Burdwan all his life, Palash,…

Newslaundry

Over a fortnight after Odisha train accident, top South Eastern Railway officials transferred

Last week, Additional General Manager of South Eastern Railway Atulya Misra was shifted out and posted as Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, West Bengal.

The Hindu

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Unedifying row: on panchayat polls in West Bengal and security

In West Bengal, a truly independent election watchdog and a sense of responsibility among all political parties are necessary to preserve the purity of the election process.

The Hindu

A Bengal village whose walls are free of political slogans

In Lalbazar, located on the western fringes of West Bengal, about 4 km from Jhargram, the walls of all the homes are adorned with paintings, something that makes the settlement a tourist spot

The Hindu

West Bengal panchayat elections | Calcutta HC directs State Election Commission to deploy more Central forces than in 2013

The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) to deploy central forces not less than the forces deployed in the 2013 panchayat elections in the State.

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose participates in International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata

Chief Ministers from various states have also participated in Yoga Day celebrations all over India

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

One company of central forces in every district in West Bengal: SEC

WBSEC on Tuesday requisitioned the deployment of one company of central forces in every district in the State.

The Hindu

West Bengal’s Foundation Day is a reminder to be vigilant about forces out to weaken India, says Governor

Governor R.N. Ravi on Tuesday said that West Bengal’s Foundation Day must not just be a celebration of Bengali culture, but also a reminder to be vigilant about the forces that can weaken country’s unity

The Hindu

Bengal panchayat polls | SC refers to State’s ‘history of violence’ to confirm deployment of Central forces to secure July polls

The Supreme Court on June 20 dismissed petitions filed by the West Bengal Government and the State Election Commission against the Calcutta High Court order to requisition Central security forces for panchayat elections.

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor commemorates ‘State Foundation Day’ despite Chief Minister’s reservations

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose organised the State’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu

Grasssroots peace: on the local body elections in West Bengal

In West Bengal, all stakeholders must ensure that the exercise of electing panchayat functionaries does not descend into lawlessness and chaos

The Hindu

Don’t observe State Foundation Day on Tuesday, Mamata urges Governor

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on June 19 wrote to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose urging him not to hold an event at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday to commemorate the foundation day of West Bengal.

The Hindu

Raj Bhavan’s control room receives hundreds of complaints on West Bengal panchayat polls

Within a day of its opening, the control room set up at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata to register grievances relating to the panchayat polls in West Bengal has received more than 300 complaints.

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Bengal panchayat polls | SC to hear plea against Calcutta HC order directing deployment of Central forces tomorrow

The Vacation Bench of the Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear on June 20 a plea by the West Bengal State Election Commission and State Government challenging an order of the Calcutta High Court directing the SEC to requisition and deploy Central forces across West Bengal for the panchayat elections.

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor sets up control room for panchayat poll grievances

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has set up a control room at Raj Bhavan where representation from the people will be received on threats and intimidation ahead of the panchayat election in the State.

Dynamite News

Old man dies after altercation with his neighbour in WB's Malda: Police

An old man, with multiple health issues, has died allegedly after an altercation with his neighbour in West Bengal's Malda. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Those fighting as independents in Bengal rural polls won't be taken back into party: TMC

The TMC cautioned those party activists who are fighting the upcoming West Bengal panchayat polls as independents after being denied tickets, asserting that they would not be taken back.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Trinamool files highest number of nominations for West Bengal panchayat polls, followed by BJP and CPI(M)

“We appeal to Trinamool workers to not contest elections as Independent candidates.”

The Hindu

I have very good working relationship with West Bengal government, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on June 17 said he has an “excellent working relationship” with the Mamata Banerjee government despite “agreements and disagreements.”

Dynamite News

West Bengal: One person with arms, ammunition nabbed in Birbhum ahead of Panchayat polls

A case was registered at Suri Police Station under the Arms Act, of 1959 and further investigations are underway. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Data | High burden of diabetes and BP in Kerala and West Bengal

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases was much higher in urban areas in many States

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee defends Abhishek’s ‘well-deserved’ rise in Trinamool

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on June 16, 2023 and defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s rise to the helm of Trinamool Congress

The Hindu

Migrating on the Coromandel Express

Migrant workers from West Bengal, who survived the train accident in Balasore, share how the Coromandel Express provides them a way to livelihood in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka when they cannot gain employment in their native State. Though the trauma from the tragedy is fresh on their…

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor visits Bhangar, calls for joint efforts to end violence

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Friday visited Bhangore in South 24 Parganas district, which witnessed sporadic violence between supporters of rival political groups over nomination filing for the state panchayat elections.

1 … 30 31 32 33

People

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Biswanath Chakraborty

10 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

United Nations

29,744 stories

Bharatiya Janata Party

the Calcutta High Court

77 stories

TNM

69 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.