We understand that being the Union Home Minister, he has enormous responsibilities. He must be too hard-pressed to squeeze some time out for us during the day-long visit,” says the mother of the deceased doctor

The Kolkata Traffic Police registered cases against 841 people on charges such as rash driving and drunken driving. In an incident in Ward 110 of Patuli area, an adolescent boy was injured in a crude bomb explosion. In Howrah district, three people, including two children, died after a house where firecrackers had been stored caught fire.

The announcement was made days before Governor Bose completes two years in office on November 23, 2024.

The two MLAs are alleging that their cars were stoned, and they were subsequently attacked by local TMC politicians and their men

Junior doctors in Kolkata demand CBI action and capital punishment for rape and murder case perpetrators, seeking justice

BJP leaders claim that clashes were sparked by attacks on immersion procession, puja pandal; police say the immediate triggers were a dispute about a parked bike, and a case of child sexual assault

Woman’s body sent for post-mortem; her partner is being interrogated by the police

Apart from Opposition leaders, leaders from the ruling Trinamool Congress too have raised questions over the recent spate of incidents of sexual assault on women in the State

Educators and government employees varyingly expressed approval and concern regarding the State’s policy with five holidays in November following 13 days’ leave in October

Police personnel were assaulted in one incident when they stepped in to resolve the conflict

The Emami Art Experimental Film Festival, held at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, will put a spotlight on Canada’s unique contributions to experimental cinema

Students’ association points to RTI data, says only 2 seats filled by SC and 4 by OBC candidates against sanctioned strength of 18 and 34 respectively

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention

The FIR based on complaint, which stated that Mithun Chakraborty’s speech on social media had exhorted people to violence

They don’t address all our demands, doctors tell Chief Secretary in email.

While the counsels appearing for the Leader Of Opposition alleged that vandalism took place during Durga Puja and Kali Puja, Advocate General Kishore Datta strongly refuted allegations of communal clashes

The parents of the victim had earlier written to Mr. Shah on October 22 requesting for an appointment to guide and help them get justice

Mr. Banerjee calls JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal’s behaviour arbitrary and whimsical and ‘bulldozing’ of Opposition members and their voices

With saturation of European and American markets, Asian tea producers are eyeing untapped African market for exports

While the Trinamool is grappling with the question of a retirement age in politics, a section of leaders are saying that the election of Donald Trump in the United States at 78 years has proved that age is just a number

The protesting doctors have also come up with a gallery highlighting their protests for the past 90 days

The Trinamool Congress delegation also expressed dissatisfaction that the Election Commissioners were not available to meet the party delegation at ECI headquarters

Colleagues and students expressed shock over his untimely and mysterious demise

Civil police volunteer Sanjay Roy, accused of rape and murder of doctor, pleads innocence and says he is being framed

The development comes three months after Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM of Bangladesh and left the country, causing political turmoil in Bangladesh and creating ripples in the internal politics of West Bengal

This year’s festival features nine events including walks, installations, talks and performances, presented at historic sites and archives across Kolkata