Late-Night Raid in Lataguri: 9 Held in Alleged Resort Racket
A late-night police raid at a resort in Lataguri, Jalpaiguri district, has led to the arrest of nine people in connection with an alleged prostitution racket. The operation was carried out on Sunday night near Saraswati Banbasti after police received information about suspected illegal activities at the resort. Those arrested include five men, three women […]
SC Refuses to Halt CJP’s September 5 Protest
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to restrain the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from holding a protest march from India Gate to Delhi Police headquarters on September 5, saying there were no compelling reasons to assume that the demonstration would turn unlawful or violent. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices […]
East Delhi to Jewar Airport: 50 KM Expressway Updates
New Delhi:_ Big relief for Delhi-NCR flyers! Your travel time from East Delhi to Noida International Airport, Jewar is set to be slashed to just 60-70 minutes. The Noida Authority has granted final alignment approval for a 50-kilometre-long, 6-lane elevated expressway_ that will start from near Akshardham Temple_ and go straight to Jewar Airport. Inside […]
UP Teen Gang-Raped Inside Curtained Sleeper Bus For 47 KM In Delhi-NCR
New Delhi: In a chilling crime that has shocked the national capital, a 16-year-old student from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus that travelled nearly 47 kilometres across Delhi-NCR. Delhi Police has arrested the bus driver, Kuldeep, and conductor, Sandeep, and seized the sleeper bus for forensic examination. According to police, […]
Messi Event Fallout: 33,000 Fans to Get Refunds?
Nearly nine months after Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated Kolkata appearance ended in chaos, the ticket refund issue has returned to the spotlight. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said an internal process has begun to refund the money paid by around 33,000 spectators who bought tickets for the December 13, 2025 event at the Vivekananda […]
Kolkata Weather Today: Rain Clouds Dominate City, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Keep Monsoon Uneasy
Kolkata is beginning the last day of August under a distinctly unsettled monsoon regime, with rain-bearing clouds continuing to dominate the city’s skyline and intermittent showers likely to punctuate the day. The India Meteorological Department’s latest Kolkata-Alipore forecast indicates a generally cloudy day with spells of rain or thundershowers, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and […]
Kolkata Weather Today: Rain Takes Centre Stage As City Braces For A Cooler, Wetter Sunday
Kolkata is set for a distinctly unsettled Sunday as monsoon activity remains active over the city, with generally cloudy skies, intermittent rain and the possibility of thunderstorms shaping the weather pattern through the day. The India Meteorological Department’s Kolkata-Alipore forecast indicates that temperatures could remain comparatively subdued, with the maximum around 30°C and the minimum […]
Messi Kolkata Fiasco: Bengal Govt Begins Push to Refund 33,000 Fans After Chaotic Stadium Show
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that an internal process is underway to facilitate refunds for around 33,000 football fans who were left disappointed after Lionel Messi’s much-hyped appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium in December 2025. The announcement has revived a long-running controversy over the event, with thousands of ticket holders still […]
Transfer Relief for Bengal Govt Employees!
West Bengal government employees subject to transfers will now have access to a revised financial benefit to help meet relocation costs. The state has introduced a Composite Transfer and Packing Grant, replacing the earlier system of separate transfer grants and packing allowances. The new arrangement provides a lump-sum payment of up to ₹50,000 or 80% […]
Annapurna Yojana Money Not Credited Even on August 29? Know What Beneficiaries Should Do
The third instalment of West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana has triggered considerable anxiety among beneficiaries as many women are still waiting for the promised ₹3,000 monthly assistance. Although the state government began the latest round of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on August 17, the money was not scheduled to reach every beneficiary on the same day. […]