Fish, Mutton & Durga Puja: Why Bageshwar Baba’s Remark Has Bengal Talking
Can a plate of fish curry become a religious controversy? In Bengal, where fish can be part of a family celebration, a wedding feast, a Sunday lunch and, in some traditions, even an offering to a deity, the question is not as absurd as it sounds. A few words from Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known […]
Kolkata Under Threat? UN Flags Rising Sea-Level Risk
Kolkata could face a growing threat from rising seas and sinking land, but claims that the city is about to...
Six Months, 3 States, One Murder: The Chandranath Rath Trail
Fresh details from the CBI chargesheet have shed new light on the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former personal aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on May 6, 2026. The chargesheet, filed on August 7, has now come under detailed scrutiny, revealing the agency’s alleged reconstruction of a conspiracy that began months before […]
22-Km Ropeway: Darjeeling-Kalimpong Link Gets Green Signal
West Bengal has drawn up plans for a new ropeway connecting Darjeeling and Kalimpong, with the proposed aerial route expected to span around 20–22 km and provide an alternative to the existing road connection between the two hill towns. The plan was finalised as part of a broader tourism master plan discussed at a recent […]
4,133 Empty Schools: Bengal’s Education Crisis Exposed
The school education system in West Bengal has revealed a striking imbalance, with 4,133 schools reporting zero student enrolment despite having 19,502 teachers, while another 6,769 schools have only one teacher serving a combined 2,29,569 students, according to the Union government’s UDISE+ 2025-26 report. The statistics, published in July and uploaded to the Union Education […]
Kitchen Expenses Going Up? Here’s Why Sugar, Oil and Dal Are Costlier
The rising grocery bill in West Bengal is no longer just a consumer complaint. Sugar prices have climbed sharply, edible oils remain under pressure and households are keeping a close watch on pulses, prompting renewed government surveillance of markets across the state. On August 24, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government had […]
“No One Offered Milk”: The Pavement Row Turns Political
Something that began as an anti-encroachment drive on a Kolkata pavement has rapidly turned into a wider argument about poverty, public space, governance and political responsibility. The controversy began on Saturday when West Bengal Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul confronted a woman living on a pavement on Free School Street during an […]
Kolkata’s Hotels on Watch : How Many More to Shut Down?
August 23, 2026 | Kolkata: The fire-safety crackdown across Kolkata’s hotels and guesthouses has widened sharply, succeeding the August 19...
LIC Jeevan Umang: Pay Premium for a Fixed Period, Get Annual Income and Life Cover Up to 100
Looking for a long-term life insurance plan that can also provide regular income after retirement? LIC Jeevan Umang is one...
Rose Valley Refund: Suvendu Adhikari-Led Bengal Government Moves High Court With Fresh Plan for Depositors
The long-running Rose Valley refund case has taken a pivotal turn with the Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government placing a...