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Kolkata, March 20 The Trinamool Congress announced a "Natural Fibers Revival Mission" in its election manifesto, unveiled on Friday, pledging to revive closed and struggling jute mills in the state and boost the global marketability of jute products.The initiative aims to restore livelihoods...

In Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) focuses its 2026 election manifesto on women, minorities, and Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in an effort to counter the BJP's challenge and secure a fourth consecutive term.The manifesto, which includes 10 pledges, combines welfare...

Kolkata, March 20 A man died allegedly after getting stuck in the elevator of a state-run R G Kar hospital in north Kolkata on Friday, prompting BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari to term it "murder" and blame Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the incident.While the BJP alleged that corruption in...

Mumbai, March 20 – Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who has been accused of copyright infringement in 'Kahaani 2', has been granted a major reprieve by the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court has dismissed the case against the filmmaker in the copyright infringement case related to his film 'Kahaani 2'.It...

Kolkata, March 20 A middle-aged man died, allegedly after being trapped inside the lift of a state-run hospital in north Kolkata on Friday, an official said.The man, in his early 40s, was bleeding from his nose when taken to the emergency unit, the senior hospital official said.Family...

Kolkata, March 20 – In a shocking incident, a man died after being trapped in an elevator at the controversial state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday.The relatives and friends of the deceased were protesting within the R.G. Kar premises when the report was filed...

Kolkata, March 20 Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir believes that the emotionally charged issue of constructing a new Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, along with the growing sense of political assertion among Muslims, could influence the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.In an interview with

Kolkata/New Delhi, March 19 The BJP on Thursday released its second list of 112 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls, fielding Sandeshkhali protestor Rekha Patra from the Hingalganj seat, actor Roopa Ganguly from Sonarpur Dakshin in Kolkata's outskirts, and former Kolkata...

New Delhi, March 19 India captain Shubhangi Singh says a rigorous month-long training stint in Europe has prepared the Indian U20 team for its return to the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.India will be entering the continental competition after two decades.With just two weeks remaining before...

Kolkata, March 19 – A new bench of the Calcutta High Court was constituted on Thursday to hear the case of the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in August 2024.The new bench comprises Justices Rajasekhar Mantha and Rai Chattopadhyay.The new...

Kolkata, March 19 In the heart of Kolkata stands Nahoum and Sons, which has weathered numerous challenges, serving its customers with cakes and savory snacks for over 120 years.However, the current crisis in West Asia, which disrupted energy supplies due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz...

Kolkata, March 19 Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, launched the BJP's campaign for the high-profile Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata on Thursday, where he is set to challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.Adhikari arrived in Kolkata from Delhi in the...

Kolkata, March 19 Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, launched the BJP's campaign for the high-profile Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata on Thursday, where he is set to challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.Adhikari arrived in Kolkata in the morning and...

Kolkata, March 19 West Bengal Governor RN Ravi held a private meeting with newly appointed Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariyala, Home Secretary Sanghamitra Ghosh, and senior police officers at Lok Bhavan, a source revealed.The meeting, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, also included DGP...

Kolkata, March 19 Senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya said on Thursday that the "tacit understanding" between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP is dominating the political narrative in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls, even as the "manufactured binary" involving the two parties...

Kolkata, March 19 – Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Paul is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting on Thursday regarding the publication of the first supplementary list of voters referred for judicial adjudication, which falls under the “logical discrepancy” category.The first...

Kolkata, March 19 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a fresh report from the Kolkata Police regarding the violence that erupted on the streets of Girish Park in North Kolkata, in front of the residence of a member of the West Bengal cabinet, following clashes between ruling...

Kolkata, March 19 The Election Commission (EC) has sought a detailed report from the Kolkata Police regarding the alleged attack on the residence of senior Trinamool Congress leader and state minister Shashi Panja here, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally last week, a senior official...

Kolkata, March 18 Three-time Trinamool Congress MLA from Amdanga, Rafiqur Rahman, urged the party leadership on Wednesday to reconsider its decision to field a new candidate from the constituency.Protests erupted after the party announced Peerzada Kasem Siddiqui as its candidate for the seat...

Kolkata, March 18 The IMD on Wednesday forecast thunderstorms in most districts of West Bengal on March 20 and 21 due to favorable weather conditions and strong moisture influx from the Bay of Bengal.Hailstorms are also likely in the western districts of Bankura, Purulia, and Paschim Bardhaman...