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Witness influence risk cited as court denies bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar

NEW DELHI, Feb. 6 -- A Delhi court on Friday refused to grant bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar, saying the possibility that t... Read More


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


HC sets aside sentence of man accused of minor's rape, murder

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The Calcutta High Court has set aside the life sentence of a man convicted for the rape and murder of a minor girl, holding that while the crime itself stood medically proven, the p... 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


Amid indefinite PDS strike in Hills, GTA flags crisis with Food minister

Darjeeling, Feb. 6 -- The GTA on Friday raised the long-pending grievances of MR (Fair Price Shop) dealers in the Darjeeling hills with Food and Supplies Minister Rathin Ghosh in Kolkata, amid an inde... 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


"Central Govt should immediately impose ban on Ghooskhor Pandat": BSP leader Mayawati

Lucknow, Feb. 6 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday demanded an immediate ban on the upcoming Netflix web series titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat', saying it portrays the Brahmin community i... 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


'Yamraj' act spreads railway safety message at Bally Station

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- A thematic presentation depicting 'Yamraj' was used to spread railway safety messages during an awareness programme conducted at Bally station under the Howrah division of Eastern R... 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