Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
PM Modi to mark Paschimbanga Divas, lead Yoga Day events in KolkataPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate multiple development projects worth Rs 18,880 crore in West Bengal during his two-day vis...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
PM Modi greets people of West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas'Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas', observed on June 20. This day commemorates the 1947...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
New BJP govt in West Bengal taking action against criminals, illegal foreigners; will end 'threat culture': Guv R N RaviWest Bengal's new BJP government is taking firm action against anti-social elements and illegal foreigners. Governor R N Ravi stated the ad...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
West Bengal police signs MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University to train police in cybercrime, AI surveillanceWest Bengal police is modernizing its forces through a new agreement with Rashtriya Raksha University. This collaboration will provide adva...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for MamataSenior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal ...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probeTMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioningAbhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure partyTwenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows th...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Banned substance in shrimp: Vet shops under close watchIndia's top drug regulator is cracking down on veterinary shops. This action follows a significant rejection of shrimp exports to major mar...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
No proposal before Centre to declare cow national animal, ban slaughter nationwide: MeghwalThe Union Law Minister has clarified that the government is not considering making the cow the national animal or imposing a nationwide ban...
30 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Bengal leather industry expecting raw material shortage amid strict slaughter normsWest Bengal's leather industry is facing a raw material shortage. Stricter animal slaughter regulations are impacting the supply of cow and...
29 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Commercial slaughter of Mithuns banned in Arunachal' s ItanagarThe Itanagar Capital Region administration has banned the commercial slaughter of Mithuns. A fine of Rs 20,000 will be imposed for violatio...
27 May, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
HC reserves judgment on pleas seeking exemption to Bengal's animal slaughter rules for Eid al-AdhaThe Calcutta High Court has reserved its judgment on petitions challenging new rules for animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha. Petitioners s...
21 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Qurbani is 1400-year-old tradition and will continue, asserts AJUP chief Humayun Kabir on West Bengal animal slaughter rulesA political party chief in West Bengal challenged a government notice on animal slaughter, vowing to continue ritual sacrifices. Meanwhile,...
21 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Suvendu Adhikari tightens cattle slaughter rules, cracks down on illegal markets in BengalThe Suvendu Adhikari government has enforced strict regulations on animal slaughter in West Bengal, mandating compliance with the 1950 Act....
15 May, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
West Bengal government announces enforcement of cow slaughter rulesThe West Bengal government has reinforced a ban on cattle and buffalo slaughter. Animals must have a fitness certificate confirming they ar...
14 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST