5 dead as building collapses in Kolkata; rescue ops continueA devastating collapse of a three-storey under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area claimed five lives and left many injured, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
3 dead, 21 rescued after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata; 12-18 feared trappedTragedy struck Taratala, West Kolkata, as an under-construction warehouse roof caved in Wednesday afternoon. Several individuals are feared...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections to be held in December: CM Suvendu AdhikariKolkata Municipal Corporation elections will be held by December this year. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made the announcement. This fol...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayorKolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned. He cited an inability to work properly as the reason for his departure. Haki...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Krishna Chakraborty resigns as TMC's Bidhannagar mayor, cites personal reasons.Krishna Chakraborty, a Trinamool Congress leader, has resigned as the mayor of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation. She cited personal reason...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor after receiving Mamata Banerjee's nodKolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. This decisi...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Annapurna Yojana launched: Who will get Rs 3,000 monthly financial assistance from June 1, 2026West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana, effective June 1, 2026, will provide Rs 3,000 monthly financial aid to eligible women aged 25-60. This sche...
27 May, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Mamata says INDIA bloc likely to meet in early June, vows opposition fight; BJP hits backMamata Banerjee announced that INDIA bloc members will meet in early June to strategize for a prolonged political battle, alleging widespre...
24 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rolloutWest Bengal is preparing for the Annapurna Yojana, a new financial assistance scheme for women. A thorough verification of beneficiaries is...
22 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Bengal: Fresh ED raids in 'land grabbing' case against Sona Pappu, ex-Kolkata Police DCPThe Enforcement Directorate is conducting fresh searches across West Bengal. These raids are part of a money laundering investigation. The ...
22 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Don't take Bangladeshi infiltrators to courts, send them to BSF instead: Suvendu to Bengal policeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new policy. Detained Bangladeshi infiltrators will now be directly handed over...
21 May, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana notified: Check eligibility, direct link to portal, DBT rules, how to apply and Lakshmir Bhandar differencesWest Bengal's Annapurna Yojna will soon replace Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. Eligible women will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. This financial aid a...
20 May, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul vows 24x7 women mobility, priority action on complaintsWest Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul pledged women's freedom to move anytime, with priority given to their police complaints. She announced ...
14 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
From ‘Bangla pride’ to backlash: How jobs, corruption and identity politics failed Mamata Banerjee in BengalThe Trinamool Congress focused on Bengali identity, but voters prioritized economic issues. Unemployment and corruption overshadowed cultur...
05 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST