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Social media influencer booked for 'assaulting woman'

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- Social media influencer Shamik Adhikary, popularly known as "Nonsane", was arrested on Thursday night after a woman lodged a complaint alleging physical assault, wrongful confinemen... Read More


Railways to run 'Holi' Special trains to curb festive rush

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- South Eastern Railway (SER) will run Holi Special trains on several long-distance routes to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the festival season. According to ... Read More


IMD forecasts drop in minimum temp across Bengal

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- Minimum temperatures across West Bengal are likely to drop by two notches over the next couple of days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Shallow to moderate fog is l... Read More


Madhyamik 2026: Exams of 13 more candidates cancelled; total rises to 19

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The entire examination of 13 candidates was cancelled after they were caught with mobile phones inside examination halls during the History paper on Friday, taking the total number ... Read More


Celebration of legacy, art & food at Murshidabad Heritage Fest

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- From the majestic Kathgola Garden to 1,000-doored Hazarduari Palace, the ruins of Katra Masjid, Murshidabad in West Bengal promises a captivating journey with a blend of Mughal-era... Read More


Chinese Consulate General hosts New Year reception

KOLKATA, Feb. 6 -- The Chinese Consulate General in Kolkata recently hosted the 2026 Chinese New Year or Spring Festival reception. More than 400 guests, including Consul General Xu Wei attended the e... Read More


Unemployment down 45.65% since 2017-18: TMC

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday outlined how various state government welfare schemes have benefited people across West Bengal. Addressing a Press conference, senior party l... Read More


'Another BJP corruption scandal comes to light...'

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- After Rs 6.5 lakh was recovered from 2 operatives linked to Hriday Pal, a close aide of BJP MP Soumitra Khan, TMC alleged that BJP's corruption comes to light once again. TMC has a... Read More


SIR: BLO dies in Murshidabad, work pressure alleged

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- A 58-year-old booth-level officer from West Bengal's Murshidabad district died on Friday, triggering fresh concerns over the mounting pressure faced by officials engaged in voter li... Read More


Spotlight on Jangalmahal with Rs 27K-cr 'Jangal Sundari' proj

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The Mamata Banerjee government, through its Interim Budget, dropped a significant industrial signal with the announcement of a Rs 27,000 crore investment for the "Jangal Sundari Kar... Read More