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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.

The Kolaghat bridge is expected to restore full-speed operations across three lines, substantially enhancing line capacity for both suburban and long-distance trains on the section. (Express Photo)

New Kolaghat bridge to end major bottleneck on Howrah-Kharagpur railway section: 'Every effort being made'

December 26, 2025 2:50 pm

The bridge currently carries the Middle and Down Main lines between Deulti and Kolaghat stations. Due to its deteriorating condition, South Eastern Railway has been forced to impose stringent safety restrictions

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Today in Politics: SC verdict on Arvind Kejriwal bail plea — will AAP chief walk out of jail?

September 13, 2024 7:42 am

The Delhi CM has filed two petitions, one challenging the denial of bail and another against his arrest by the CBI in the Delhi liquor policy case. The court will pass judgments in both pleas.

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Bengal hospital rape and murder case: Doctors allege gaps in hospital security

August 11, 2024 8:12 am

Their grievances: Few CCTVs, touts, unchecked entry

Relative of victims held for death of 3 family members in Bolpur fire

July 08, 2024 4:53 am

The incident took place on the night of July 5 when the house of Sheikh Tuta in Raipur Supur gram panchayat caught fire

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces hike in monthly allowance of Muslim clerics, Hindu priests

August 21, 2023 7:39 pm

The BJP is funding to instigate communal tension ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, said Mamata Banerjee at a conference of Muslim clerics in Kolkata.

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Violent turn to Bengal teen’s death: Mob sets police station on fire

April 26, 2023 7:46 am

An officer said the mob surrounded the station before setting it ablaze. Personnel at the spot retaliated with lathi charge and lobbed tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.

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Will stage dharna to protest Centre’s anti-Bengal bias: CM Mamata Banerjee

March 22, 2023 5:30 am

Speaking to reporters outside the Kolkata airport before departing for a three-day visit to Odisha, Banerjee charged the Centre with not disbursing funds for various social welfare schemes to Bengal.

Abhishek cautions TMC leaders against strong-arm tactics, corruption in panchayat bodies

August 09, 2022 1:14 pm

The meeting comes in the backdrop of a major overhaul in the party organisation last week.

John Barlais the new Minister of State for Minority Affairs

John Barla’s elevation shows BJP favours Bengal division: TMC

July 09, 2021 12:52 am

While John Barla refused to comment on his previous statement, state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh denied the allegations and said that the party doesn't support bifurcation of the state.