Bengal Tightens Top-Level Promotions: CM Approval Required for Senior Officers
. A new administrative development in West Bengal has put the Chief Minister’s approval at the centre of promotions to some of the state’s highest-ranking bureaucratic posts. A notification listed on the West Bengal government’s Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department website on August 13 seeks the approval of the Chief Minister for the promotion of […]
Kolkata on Alert: Police Tighten Security Ahead of Independence Day
Kolkata Police has intensified security arrangements across the city ahead of Independence Day on August 15, with around 6,000 personnel being deployed for heightened surveillance and security checks, particularly around the main celebration venue at Red Road. Security measures have been stepped up at key locations across Kolkata, with police increasing monitoring at transport hubs, […]
RG Kar Anger Spills Onto the Streets as Mob Targets Nirmal Ghosh on the Way to Court
The agitation of the people of Kolkata surrounding the RG Kar case spilled onto the streets of North 24 Parganas on Friday as former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh, arrested over allegations linked to the alleged hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, was attacked by protesters while being escorted by police to court. […]
From Honour to Revocation:Why Bengal Took Back Its Highest Civilian Award from Ananta Maharaj
As a rare, bold and politically significant move, the West Bengal government has annulled the Banga Bibhushan conferred on BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, following a public backlash surrounding his derogatory remarks on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army (INA). The decision has sparked widespread debate, […]
Red Fort Threat Shakes Delhi Ahead of Independence Day
Red Fort on high alert ahead of Independence Day The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat email on Friday...
IMD Forecast: Light Rain and Humidity in Delhi-NCR
Weather Update: Days of rain have brought pleasant weather and relief from heat across Delhi-NCR. But the India Meteorological Department...
Planning to Visit Red Fort on 15th August? Check the List of Banned Items or You’ll Be Sent Back From the Gate
Independence Day 2026: If you are planning to visit the Red Fort in Delhi on 15th August 2026, this is...
RG Kar Probe Takes Another Turn: Sanjib Mukherjee Arrested From Chinar Park
14th August, Kolkata: The RG Kar case has taken a fresh turn with the arrest of former TMC councillor and...