WEST BENGAL

Cross-border Smuggling Cannot Be Stopped Completely: Bangla Border Force

Bangladesh's border force has said that cross-border smuggling cannot be stopped completely at the Indo-Bangla frontier and sought greater cooperation from the BSF to tackle the menace.

West Bengal: Man Floats Clinging to Bamboo in Sea for 5 Days Sans Food, Brought Safely to Kolkata

In a virtual epic struggle against the forces of nature, Das survived solely on 'water when it rained' from July 6 -- when his trawler was drowned in the sea during a storm -- to July 10, when he was finally rescued by the crew of the ship MV Jawad.

Odisha: Over 25 Cows Die After Truck Smuggling Them to West Bengal Overturns in Balasore

The Inspector further added saying that at least 60 cattle were allegedly being trafficked in pathetic conditions with their legs being tied up. Soon after the incident, the truck’s driver and helper fled from the accident spot.

West Bengal Violence: Bombs Hurled in Trouble-Torn Kankinara Area, Local Train Services Disrupted

There has been incidents of fresh violence and news of bombs being hurled from Kankinara. As a result of the clash, local train services got disrupted, causing extreme discomfort to the daily passengers who travel during the peak hours. Both Bhatpara and Kankinara have been witnessing extreme tension ever since the declaration of the Election result this year.

West Bengal: 107 TMC, Congress and CPM MLAs Will Join BJP, Claims Mukul Roy

BJP West Bengal leader Mukul Roy on Saturday said that around 107 MLAs of the Trinamool Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Indian National Congress will join the saffron party. Roy, however, did not mention that when the MLAs will join the BJP.

Goyal Says No Privatisation of Railways, Targets Congress

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said there is "no question and no meaning" of privatising Railways, but public-private partnership will be encouraged and there will be corporatisation of some units.

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Sikkim, Assam and Bihar Today

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that places such as sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and Bihar are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Friday.

Hyderabad: Wanted Criminal Soumen Banerjee Held; Fake Documents Seized

The sleuths of Special Operations Team, Malkajgiri Zone, along with local police, apprehended one Soumen Banerjee, who is accused of cheating people under the guise of a customs officer.

Bengali Actor Swastika Dutta Files Complaint over Harassment by Cab Driver

Bengali TV actor Swastika Dutta has filed a police complaint over alleged harassment by an app-based cab driver on Wednesday.

Kolkata: Technician Dies After Getting Stuck in Aircraft's Landing Gear Door

In a bizarre incident, a SpiceJet technician was killed at the aerodrome on Wednesday after he got stuck in the main landing gear door of an aircraft he was working on.

He Should Stick to His Subject: Meghalaya Guv on Amartya Sen

Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Sunday slammed Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over his remark that the slogan of "Jai Shri Ram" has no association with Bengali culture and that the noted economist should stick to his subject.

Asansol Clash: Jitendra Kr Tiwari Lodges Complaint Against Babul Supriyo

Asansol Municipal Corporation Mayor Jitendra Kr Tiwari on Saturday lodged a complaint against BJP leader and Asansol MP Babul Supriyo after clashes broke out between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress workers in the area.

West Bengal: Clashes Break out Between BJP, TMC Workers in Asansol

Clashes once again broke out between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress workers in West Bengal on Friday, with an instance reported from Asansol.

Jai Shri Ram Chanting Row: Dilip Ghosh Questions Amartya Sen's Knowledge of Bengali and Indian Culture

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh questioned Amartya Sen's knowledge on Bengali and Indian Culture, after Nobel Laureate speaks on chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'.

Medica Hospitals' Chairman Dr Alok Roy Presents His Views on Budget 2019-20

"The government has rightfully focused on bringing in several key structural reforms for the nation moving towards the goal. We would like to congratulate the Government for displaying commitment and concern towards improvement in public healthcare aiming to create a healthy India, with comprehensive wellness derived environment for all," said Dr Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Group of Hospitals.

Nusrat Jahan, TMC MP Attends Jagannath Rath Yatra With WB CM Mamata Banerjee

Nusrat Jahan, a first time TMC MP from West Bengal has been making waves since she was elected to Parliament. Jahan, who took oath wearing Mehendi and sindoor on her forehead was denounced by certain Muslim clerics for not conforming to Islam. Jahan was spotted with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the Rath Yatra in Kolkata.

West Bengal: Blast Rocks Panchayat Deputy Health Centre Building in Birbhum

A powerful blast rocked an old building of Panchayat Deputy Health centre in Birbhum on Thursday.

West Bengal: Why Stop My Work at Correctional Home, Fashion Designer Agnimitra Paul Asks Mamata Banerjee

Requesting the Chief Minister for an explanation, Paul said, "My humble request to you is please provide me a kind guideline explaining why my project got dismissed and if I or my brand had any shortcomings from our end. This will be of immense help for our future."