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On Tuesday, Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition, filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court requesting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the attack on his convoy, which he claims was carried out by TMC goons in Chandrakona. (Express Photo)

I-PAC ED raid row: BJP moves Calcutta High Court seeking nod to protest outside Nabanna against CM Mamata Banerjee

January 13, 2026 1:51 pm

The BJP's request for permission for a protest rally outside Nabanna in Kolkata was denied by the police due to security concerns.

Putatundu, a prominent figure in the Left movement in West Bengal, was an influential CPI(M) leader. (Source: X/@PutatundaSamir)

Veteran Left leader Samir Putatundu dies following prolonged illness

January 12, 2026 11:25 am

Over the years, he played a significant role in several political struggles, including the anti-land acquisition movement in Singur and Nandigram, led by Mamata Banerjee, in the late 2000s.

Adhikari, who is the TMC supremo's protege-turned-adversary, defeated Mamata Banerjee in the 2021 Assembly elections from Nandigram by 1,956 votes. Later, in a by-poll, she won by a margin of over 56,000 votes in the Bhawanipur seat. (Express Photo)

I-PAC raids: BJP demands arrest of Mamata, DGP Rajeev Kumar

January 12, 2026 11:04 am

Suvendu names 11 police officers, demands their suspension

Darjeeling shivers at 1°C, Kolkata 11.6°C, as IMD predicts cold winds in West Bengal

January 08, 2026 1:03 pm

According to the India Meteorological Department, winter conditions will persist in South Bengal, as Sriniketan recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 7°C.

Kolkata: Members of West Bengal Hindu Jagran stand on top of a police van as police personnel detain other agitators during a protest against the killing of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, near the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)

Protests over Bangladesh killing enter second day in Kolkata; BJP workers stopped by police near Howrah Bridge

December 24, 2025 3:49 pm

Allegations of the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh triggered demonstrations across several parts of India, including West Bengal

Robbers threw chilli powder at Baranagar jeweller before killing him and looting his shop: police

October 05, 2025 1:50 pm

Shopkeepers on Shambhu Nath Das Lane in Baranagar found the body of Sankar Jana lying on the floor of his jewellery shop, with his legs bound with a rope.

Students up ante against NUJS V-C, sets Oct 31 deadline for him to quit

September 22, 2025 8:20 am

Hours after gherao is lifted, students say sexual harassment charge not the only grievance

IIT Kharagpur student dies while trying to swallow tablet

July 22, 2025 12:07 pm

A 10-member fact-finding team was formed by the institute to look into the circumstances of the death of Chandradeep Pawar, a second-year student of electrical engineering

Court grants extended custody of Wajahat Khan to Kolkata police till June 23

June 17, 2025 4:25 am

Wajahat Khan, who had filed a complaint against law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, subsequently had 5 complaints filed against him for alleged hate speech