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President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind writes: Dear Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, we take you at your word
May 16, 2026 7:59 am
Work for Hindus. Do it seriously, not rhetorically. Development does not stop at the gate of the mosque and temple. Clean air does not check a man's faith before entering his lungs. A functioning public hospital treats whoever walks through its door
The battle of next gen: TMC banks on legacy name as Left turns to its next big hope Minakshi
April 17, 2026 11:03 am
Sirsanya, son of TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, takes on CPM Central Committee member Minakshi Mukherjee, and BJP’s Dipankar Chakraborty, a former security force official, in the predominantly urban constituency of Uttarpara in Hooghly district.
Minor girl raped inside Hooghly factory; Oppn says accused linked to TMC
January 10, 2026 1:56 pm
The incident occurred on Thursday evening when the girl and her friend were at the closed factory in Hooghly district.
Happening today in Bengal: Kolkata braces for traffic snarls as Vidyasagar Setu closes; Police prep for marathon
November 23, 2025 7:49 am
Kolkata Police is going to organise a half marathon in Kolkata on January 18. The promo run for this half marathon will be organised on Sunday, November 23.
West Bengal's first private veterinary college opens in Hooghly's Mogra, admissions through NEET
November 16, 2025 9:16 am
Admissions will require NEET qualification, along with 50 per cent marks in physics, chemistry, biology and English at the 10+2 level for general category candidates.
BJP minority cell leader found dead at Hooghly residence; family alleges murder
June 21, 2025 7:29 pm
A senior police officer in Hooghly said the body of Sheikh Bakibullah, 35, has been sent for post-mortem, adding, “Prima facie, it looks like suicide. However, further investigation is on.”
'Second Birth': More than week after release by Pakistan, BSF jawan Purnam Shaw reaches home
May 24, 2025 2:37 am
After spending 21 days in custody, Purnam's return to India was facilitated through persistent diplomatic and military efforts by the BSF, including regular flag meetings with Pakistan Rangers
Hooghly's heritage takes to water: Kolkata port plans floating cafés and museums
May 15, 2025 1:41 pm
The Syama Prasad Mukherjee port invites proposals to repurpose three pilot launches—P.L. Rupsa, P.L. Hooghly, and P.L. Gopal—into floating spaces for culture, leisure, and tourism
Pakistani national living in Hooghly's Chandannagar for nearly over 40 years arrested: Police
May 05, 2025 2:15 am
According to the local police records, Fatema was reported "missing" by the special branch a year after her visa was issued
West Bengal Assembly polls: Eye on growth, regaining foothold; CPI(M)’s 4-day conference begins
February 23, 2025 5:25 am
The local leaders are also more focused on climbing the party hierarchy, aiming for area or district-level positions, rather than engaging with workers at the grassroots level
HOOGHLY VIDEOS
Class-3 student allegedly molested by teacher in Hooghly
February 26, 2016 10:07 am
Hooghly (WB), Feb 26 (ANI): A student of class 3 was allegedly molested by a teacher in Hooghly district of West Bengal. The family of the student created uproar outside the school. They broke a glass of a police van and injured two police officials. However, the situation was controlled by the Bhadreswar police.
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