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‘Case should be registered against Bengal CM,’ say Opposition parties after Mamata Banerjee rushes to I-PAC office, director’s residence amid ED raids

January 08, 2026 6:49 pm

Mamata Banerjee went to I-PAC Director Pratik Jain’s residence and told media persons that she took away files since ED was trying to get her party’s internal documents and candidates’ list.

No relief for shivering West Bengal as IMD warns of prolonged cold wave till January 9

January 07, 2026 6:06 pm

Bengal weather update January 7: Bengal continues to reel under an intense cold wave and the IMD warned of temperature dropping even more across several districts till at least January 9.

Bengal Weather Update: Kolkata shivers under severe cold spell; temperature likely to plunge further across state, says IMD

January 06, 2026 11:52 am

Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Forecast Today: Bengal is in the grip of an intense cold wave, with northerly winds pushing temperatures sharply below normal. On January 5, Kolkata recorded a minimum of 10.2°C and the IMD has warned of the temperature dropping further.

Bengal SIR 2.0: Eminent personalities, including Dev and Mohammad Shami, summoned for hearing by EC

January 05, 2026 7:46 pm

Questioning the rationale of summoning Dev for the SIR hearing, the ruling TMC alleged that the EC did it deliberately to harass the three-time MP.

India’s abundant RE, low‑cost ore and 5 MMTpa ambition can dominate green metals.

Why is no one talking about Kolkata’s air pollution?

January 05, 2026 2:25 pm

Imagine if each PM 2.5 spike demanded a ministerial statement the way a central-state fund release does. That would be politics worthy of India’s second-most-polluted metro

According to sources, the estimated cost of the bridge along with approach roads is around Rs 1,700 crore.

Rs 1,700-crore Gangasagar bridge to link Sagar Island with mainland of West Bengal; stone-laying ceremony likely in Jan

December 23, 2025 2:28 pm

‘We had repeatedly asked the Central government for the bridge, but they did not respond. So we have decided to build it ourselves,’ said CM Mamata Banerjee in a preparatory meeting for the Gangasagar Mela

Gold deposits in Bengal: Where are the 9 sites as confirmed by GSI? Read here

December 19, 2025 9:45 am

According to the Union Ministry of Mines, intensified exploration over the past five years has mapped valuable resources across the state’s southern and western belts, including precious metals and rare earth elements

If a name is missing from the draft electoral roll, Form 6 must be filed along with Annexure IV and supporting documents.

Bengal SIR 2.0: Name missing from draft roll? Are you an overseas voter? Here are the forms you need to know about

December 17, 2025 1:00 pm

From December 16 onwards, the Commission reopened the window for inclusion, deletion and correction

At a border outpost, SIR scare & a surge in people heading to Bangladesh

At a Bengal border outpost, SIR scare and a surge in people crossing over to Bangladesh: ‘They said we will be caught… didn’t want to take the risk’

November 20, 2025 7:03 am

BSF calls it ‘reverse exodus’, says the last few days have seen an uptick in illegal Bangladeshis returning to their country.

Special intensive revision in West Bengal

‘She wanted to resign’: BLO dies by suicide, her family in Bengal alleges ‘work pressure’

November 19, 2025 7:13 pm

Shantimoni Ekka (48) was a resident of Rangamati Panchayat in Malbazar. A senior CEO official said that a report has been sought from the Booth District Officer (BDO)

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.