The BGPM claimed that it now had the “majority” in the municipality even as Hamro Party president Ajoy Edwards alleged that his rival party will not succeed in its attempt to buy his councillors with money.

A ceremony to inaugurate a museum is slated to be held in the Assembly complex next Friday. The museum will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

On November 10, the single bench of Justice Rajasekhar Mantha, hearing a petition filed by the family of IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed whose body was found in a hostel room on October 14, had directed the institute's director to file a report on the incident.

Tension prevailed in the area following the incident that took place around 10pm on Taki Road at Shakchura Bazaar of the district. Police have arrested 41 people in connection with the violence and recovered three firearms from the accused.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Conclave, Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Andalib Elias said the initiative will throw open trade opportunities between India and Bangladesh.

On the directions of Calcutta High Court, a trust vote was scheduled for Monday after the Congress and Independent councillors brought a no-confidence motion against Jhalda civic body chairman Suresh Agarwal.

The workers, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, BJP MP Locket Chatterjee and others, also criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government for “not initiating any action” against Giri.

Earlier, the BJP legislators entered the Assembly hall dressed in tribal attire and submitted an adjournment proposal to Speaker Biman Banerjee. But the Speaker did not accept the proposal, saying the matter was sub judice. Soon after, the MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari walked out of the House.

In a health review meeting, the CM directed the officials, particularly Health Secretary NS Nigam, to look into the cases of maternal deaths in referral cases. Those referring such cases should take the responsibility of deaths too, she asserted.

Those named in the supplementary chargesheet are Bikir Ali, Nur Ali, Sher Ali, alias Kalo, Asif Sheikh, Joshif Hossain, Jamirul Sheikh, alias Ujir, Khairul Sheikh and Bulu Sheikh, alias Dollor.

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) recently issued a showcause notice to Adhikari for posting an “objectionable” tweet on Trinamool Congress general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee's three-year son a few days ago.

Ujjwal Chakraborty was murdered allegedly by his son Raju who with the help of his mother chopped the body into six pieces and dumped it in the pond and the bush near their house, officials said.

Adkhikari was addressing a public meeting at Ramnagar in Purba Medinipur district following a protest rally against state minister Akhil Giri’s controversial remarks against President Droupadi Murmu.

During her interaction with the PM, Banerjee is likely to press for the release of the state's dues. The Centre has recently issued Rs 584 crore out of the total of Rs 5,500 crore allocated to the state for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna. Under the project, 857 kilometres of roads will be constructed in the first phase.

Recently, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) had informed the court that it wanted to create additional 1,600 posts to accommodate the candidates who were allegedly denied teaching jobs.

The single bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay ordered Shenvi to report to the CBI's Kolkata office within seven days and take charge of the SIT.

Besides the general public, NCC cadets and students have been invited to take a close look at the ship. During their visit, people will be briefed about various parts and functions of the ship.

The assembly was adjourned for the day after obituary references were made in the House for eminent persons who died since the end of the previous session.

The fire that broke out around 10 pm at the CT scan department of the Emergency Ward on the first floor of the hospital was brought under control within an hour and no casualty was reported, said officials.

The child was taken to the Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital in a serious condition and died while being treated.

Mamata also launched and inaugurated several development projects in Jhagram.

According to the prosecutor, the matter was transferred from a special MP/MLA court in Barasat in North 24 Parganas district to the Alipurduar court on the directions of the Calcutta High Court.

Police said bombs were hurled during the clash that took place in Behrapur village under Saithia's Phulur village panchayat area and that they had recovered several unexploded bombs from the scene that were diffused on Tuesday.

On Monday, the TMC released a purported video where Adhikari could be heard making remarks against Birbaha Hansda, the state minister from the ST community.