Kolkata: At least six people, including three children, have reportedly lost their lives following a significant explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on Monday night. The explosion occurred around 10 p.m. at the residence of a local resident, Chandranath Banik. Residents were alerted by the sound of.
Kolkata: Tension persists in Mothabari, located in West Bengal’s Malda district, following communal clashes last week. The state police have reported 57 arrests related to the incident so far. Despite assurances from the police, including statements made in the Calcutta High Court that the situation is largely under control, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has.
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plans to submit the case diary for the RG Kar rape and murder case today at the Calcutta High Court, under the supervision of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh. This submission comes as the court begins a fresh hearing on the case, following a green light from the Supreme Court.
Kolkata: Five police officers, including a Deputy Commissioner, were injured during a clash with villagers in Burdwan district, West Bengal, following the discovery of a youth’s body under mysterious circumstances on Thursday. Upon receiving notification, police arrived and, in accordance with protocol, recovered the body of 22-year-old Pallab for a post-mortem. However, tensions flared when.
Kolkata: Internet services have been suspended until March 17 in Sainthia town, located in Birbhum district of West Bengal, following clashes between two groups. The suspension was implemented after tensions erupted in the area, though official communications from the state government have carefully avoided mentioning the cause of the unrest. In a notification issued by the.
Kolkata: The second phase of West Bengal’s budget session is set to begin today, but it will proceed without the Leader of Opposition (LoP), Suvendu Adhikari, who remains suspended. Adhikari, along with three other BJP legislators, was suspended for a month during the first phase of the session last month, and their suspension will continue.
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court, on March 8, imposed a ban on all political rallies in the area surrounding Jadavpur University (JU) until March 13 due to ongoing tensions following an incident on March 1 at the university. A single-judge bench led by Justice Tirthankar Ghosh issued the directive, stating that no political rally would.
