One BJP, Two Voices? Swapan Dasgupta’s take on the Jadavpur Clash Raises Eyebrows
What happens when voices from the same political party strike very different notes on a controversy? As the political fallout over the violence at Jadavpur University continues, senior BJP leader and West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta has taken a notably restrained position, calling for an end to provocation and stressing that the university’s academic […]
Nadda to Review Delhi H1N1 Situation Amid Rise in Cases
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda will meet Delhi’s Health Minister and senior health officials on Friday to review the H1N1 situation in the national capital amid reports of a rise in swine flu cases. The meeting will assess the current situation, disease surveillance and the preparedness of hospitals and health authorities to handle a possible […]
Bank Security Gets a Major Boost as Lalbazar Tightens Citywide Vigil
The Kolkata Police has taken a major step to strengthen security at banks and financial institutions across the city. Lalbazar issued a new guideline on Thursday, putting local police stations in charge of regular security checks and patrols around banks.Earlier, the Anti-Dacoity Section of the Lalbazar Detective Department was mainly responsible for bank security patrols. […]
Calcutta High Court Seeks Clear Reply on Pending DA for Aided School Teachers
The Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to give a clear and final reply on the payment of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) to teachers and non-teaching staff of government-sponsored and government-aided schools.The order was passed on Friday by Justice Amrita Sinha while hearing a case filed by the All Bengal Teachers’ Association […]
Bhangar’s Big Political Shock: Arabul Islam Leaves ISF
Influential Bhangar leader Arabul Islam has once again quit a political party. After ending his long association with the Trinamool...
Kunal Ghosh in Saffron! Has the TMC MLA Switched Sides?
Wearing a grand saffron scarf, TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh was seen walking casually through the West Bengal Assembly corridors. The...
Jadavpur University Clash: Tension Rises After Violent Fight Between Left Students and ABVP
Tension has increased at Jadavpur University after a violent clash between members of a Left student organisation and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) over a general meeting of the Engineering Department.Several students from both sides were injured in the clash. The situation remained tense on Thursday morning, with a heavy and uneasy atmosphere reported […]
Amit Shah in Bengal: Three-Day Visit Focuses on Border Security and BJP Organisation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in West Bengal for a three-day visit, with border security and BJP organisational...
Cooch Behar Campus Shock: M.Sc Student Found Dead, Police Probe Underway
A 22-year-old first-year M.Sc student, Trisha Saha, was found hanging inside her room at the girls' hostel of Uttar Banga...
Kolkata Weather Today: Cloudy Start, Rain Likely Later; Humidity to Keep Conditions Uncomfortable
Kolkata, August 21, 2026: Kolkata is likely to see another warm and humid day on Friday, with the weather remaining largely cloudy and a possibility of rain increasing as the day progresses. According to the latest observations from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata recorded around 30.2°C with 88% humidity at 8.30am on Friday. The […]