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EC suspends 7 AEROs in Bengal for ‘misuse of power’ in SIR exercise

February 17, 2026 4:19 am

Opp BJP says ‘unprecedented’ action after Mamata govt refused to act against ‘erring officers’

Dragged to club and thrashed for not giving Rs 1 lakh, claims Baranagar interior designer in complaint against TMC trade union leader

February 15, 2026 4:17 pm

According to Sudipto Ghosh's complaint, associates of Shankar Routh forcibly entered his home, assaulted him in front of his wife, and dragged him to a local club.

SC message to States: Won’t allow impediment to SIR

Inside Bengal's SIR camps: TMC calls the shots, rivals allege intimidation

February 10, 2026 10:23 am

While Mamata Banerjee in Supeme Court flags the harassment of BLOs, her party workers run the show on the ground. “Remember that we know you," a TMC leader warned a BLO in South 24 Parganas district in front of The Indian Express.

Bengal Madhyamik examination: 19 candidates debarred for possessing mobile phones in exam halls

February 07, 2026 3:20 pm

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has stated that only admit cards, registration certificates, pens, and transparent clipboards are allowed in exam halls.

'Cannot get worse': Why Congress has ditched Left in Bengal, will contest Assembly polls alone

February 06, 2026 3:28 pm

This comes days after Trinamool Congress, which is learnt to have offered the party two seats, ruled out a tie-up

Rejig ahead of Bengal polls: Peeyush Pandey appointed acting DGP, Supratim Sarkar Kolkata Police chief

January 31, 2026 8:05 am

Vineet Goyal moved to the crucial Law and Order portfolio, Jawed Shamim takes over as STF ADG

(From left to right) Main challengers of BJP this poll season: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu CM and DMK chief M K Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

How Opposition hopes to regain plot as BJP looks to clear road to 2029: Bengal to Tamil Nadu, Kerala

January 28, 2026 6:25 am

PM Modi has lost no time in shifting his focus to poll-bound Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with the BJP going all out to expand its footprint in the South

Bengal: CISF to flag off 6,553-km Vande Mataram coastal cyclothon

January 21, 2026 7:49 am

The 25-day expedition is scheduled to begin on January 28

Bengal SIR: SC tells EC to display names flagged for ‘logical discrepancies’

Bengal SIR: SC tells Election Commission to display names flagged for ‘logical discrepancies’

January 20, 2026 7:22 am

It directed the EC to display the names of those flagged for "logical discrepancies" in their enumeration forms at "gram panchayat bhavans/ block offices in every taluka as well as in the ward offices (in the city)”.

“The BJP’s SIR game is over. One crore names targeted for striking off have been saved, and the victory belongs to the people of Bengal. Our voting rights were being threatened, but the Supreme Court has given them a firm rebuke,” he said. (File Photo)

‘Victory belongs to the people of Bengal’: TMC welcomes Supreme Court’s directions in SIR

January 20, 2026 4:38 am

Bengal CEO says ready to publish names of people issued notices for ‘logical discrepancies’

BENGAL PHOTOS

Exhibition showcases never seen before Company paintings from 19th-20th Century Bengal

March 02, 2023 3:44 pm

Curated by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya, the paintings capture the works of European artists who came to India at the end of the 18th century

Group show pays homage to Bengal and its rich heritage of art practice

December 07, 2022 5:31 pm

The exhibition by Gallery Art Positive features a diverse range of artworks including textiles, paintings, photography, ceramics, installations, sculptures and collages

Political cartoons from Bengal (1950-70) reflect the socio-political milieu of the times

July 13, 2022 4:55 pm

Some of the works are by Sailo Narayan Chakraborty, Debiprasad Roy Choudhury, Kutty, Chandi Lahiri, Rebati Bushan and Amal Chakraborty

How Bengal, Odisha look after cyclone landfall

May 20, 2020 8:37 pm

Cyclone Amphan, which has now weakened from Super Cyclone to an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm is the second super cyclone to have had formed over the Bay of Bengal in two decades.

BENGAL VIDEOS

People naming me should present facts: Gulam Rasool

January 12, 2016 7:35 am

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) leader Gulam Rasool Balyawi on Tuesday said that he was being falsely accused and his name was being dragged into the Malda incident and such an act was condemnable. He stressed that since elections were coming up in Bengal, the issue is being brought to the forefront. He added that the people accusing him should come up with facts.

TMC creates ruckus when in power: CPI (M)

January 06, 2016 9:14 am

New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Communist Party of India (M) Hannan Mollah on Wednesday said that Bengal is being ruled by hooligans who are creating ruckus. He said the party in power has given many hate speeches to create tension in the society. He said such a commotion erupts during the tenure of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee only. He further said that anyone who tried to stand up against them was threatened.