West Bengal

Cyclonic storm Dana likely to make landfall in Odisha, Bengal tomorrow

The cyclonic storm "Dana" is expected to make landfall over the Odisha-West Bengal coast between October 24 and 25. As…

4 weeks ago

Bangladeshi smugglers attacked jawan in West Bengal, one killed in self-defence retaliation: BSF

One Bangladeshi smuggler was neutralised in a retaliatory self-defence fire by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Bangladesh border…

3 months ago

Siliguri: Followers celebrate Dalai Lama’s birthday, day to be marked as ‘Universal Day of Compassion’

The birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was celebrated by his followers at the Kalchakra Monastery in West Bengal's…

5 months ago

Centre announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased in West Bengal train collision

The BJP-led Central government has announced an enhanced ex-gratia compensation for victims in the train mishap in West Bengal's Darjeeling…

5 months ago

5 killed, several injured as goods train rams into Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express in West Bengal’s Darjeeling

At least five passengers were killed and over 20 people sustained injuries after a goods train rammed into Kanchenjunga Express…

5 months ago

Goods train rams into Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express in West Bengal’s Darjeeling, several feared dead

Several people were feared dead and several others injured after a goods train rammed into Kanchenjunga Express train in Darjeeling…

5 months ago

WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India

The World Health Organisation has confirmed the human case of bird flu in India, after the H9N2 virus was detected…

5 months ago

PM Modi to launch multiple development projects in West Bengal, Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone of and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth…

9 months ago

Coast Guard rescues 182 Gangasagar pilgrims in Bengal

The Coast Guard swung into action to save the lives of over 182 pilgrims on their way back from Gangasagar…

10 months ago

12-year-old boy’s alertness averts major train accident in West Bengal

Even though Mursalin Seikh, is merely 12 years old, he showed how mature he was by acting promptly and showing…

1 year ago

Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh govt allows export of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas to India

The Bangladesh government has given permission to traders to export nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa, a fish popular with…

1 year ago

West Bengal to go all out to preserve fishing cat, the State animal

Garchumuk Zoological Garden in Kolkata’s Howrah has started an important programme to protect and preserve the fishing cat, a vulnerable…

1 year ago

Exclusively designed mats for International Yoga Day to showcase India’s tribal art and culture

This year’s International Yoga celebrated on June 21 will bring together two of India’s ancient traditions – the age-old discipline…

1 year ago

Watch: Brave RPF woman constable risks own life to save man from being crushed by train

The video shows a brave woman constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) put her own life at risk to…

1 year ago

Beacon of Bengali Nationalism, Kazi Nazrul Islam continues to inspire people in India and Bangladesh

He was not just a master of letters or a man who could weave magic through words in the form…

2 years ago

PM Modi rolls out Rs 8,000 crore railway projects for Odisha in big push to infra for New India

Flagging off the Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people of Odisha and West…

2 years ago

Rs 157 crore black money detected in tax raids on two business groups in Bengal

The Income Tax Department has unearthed unaccounted income of more than Rs. 157 crore crore in search and seizure operations…

2 years ago

“Why should you not allow it to run?” SC seeks response from West Bengal over state-wide ban on ‘The Kerala Story’

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the West Bengal government on the plea of the makers…

2 years ago

Santiniketan poised to get UNESCO World Heritage Site tag

Santiniketan, Rabindranath Tagore’s abode of peace, has been recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List by an international…

2 years ago

BJP MLA injured in clash at Bengal’s Ram Navami rally, prohibitory orders imposed, Net snapped

A BJP MLA was injured after fresh violence broke out between two groups on Sunday evening in Hooghly district of…

2 years ago

Superhero elephant Kaleem who tamed rogue animals retires at 60

The superstar elephant from Tamil Nadu who made the State famous among forest officials and people troubled by wild elephants,…

2 years ago