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Abhishek alerts TMC MPs against actions that could 'tarnish party image'

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in a meeting with his party MPs warned against indulging in any activities which can tarnish the image of the ... Read More


I hate being reminded we are a UT: CM Omar

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Omar Abdullah on Wednesday described the office of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister as that of "disempowerment", saying he is having the "unique misfortune" of transitioning from... Read More


Messi event chaos: SIT inspects Salt Lake Stadium, another held

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Director of Security, Peeyush Pandey, on Wednesday visited the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), or Salt Lake Stadium, to assess ... Read More


CU plans convocation after 5-yr gap in late Feb or early March

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- Calcutta University is preparing to hold its convocation after a gap of five years, with the ceremony likely to be organised in late February or early March, university officials s... Read More


Bengal targets 20% renewable energy by 2030

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- West Bengal aims to meet 20 per cent of its energy requirement from renewable sources by 2030, said Md. Ghulam Rabbani, Minister-in-Charge of the Department of Non-Conventional and... Read More


'Abetting woman to commit suicide': 5 held

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- Five persons were arrested for allegedly abetting a woman to commit suicide by consuming bathroom cleaner on Tuesday in Ekbalpore. According to police, on Tuesday morning, cops of... Read More


Panihati TMC councillor's murder case: Three get life term

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- The three accused in the Panihati Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor, Anupam Dutta, who were held guilty on Monday, have been awarded life imprisonment by the Barrackpore Court on... Read More


Brace for lukewarm Christmas as winter chill refuses to bite

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- The much-anticipated winter chill is yet to tighten its grip on West Bengal, with weather officials indicating that a sharply cold Christmas is unlikely this year. According to th... Read More


Urban areas drive bulk of voter deletions in draft rolls

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- Urban and peri-urban areas of West Bengal account for over one-third of the voters' names deleted from the draft electoral rolls published on Tuesday, despite these regions occupyi... Read More


Abhishek flays BJP's 'selective outrage', cites Kumbh deaths amid Messi event row

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- A day after the state government initiated stern steps following the recent chaos at the Messi event at the Salt Lake Stadium, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary A... Read More