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Svitolina rolls back the years to enter semis, Sabalenka joins her

New delhi, Jan. 27 -- This Australian Open is turning into a nightmare for women in the singles main draw. After Madison Keys' exit on Monday, it was Elina Svitolina's turn to play giant-killer on Tue... Read More


KMC to bring borough offices, health units under biometric net

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to implement Phase III of its face-based biometric attendance system across a wide range of civic offices to strengthen administ... Read More


State to expand EV charging stations at Kolkata Police sites

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The West Bengal government has initiated steps to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across five police stations along with battalion and divisional police facili... Read More


Right to speedy trial not absolute: Cal HC in Raiganj bizman murder

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court has rejected a bail plea in a 2013 murder case, holding that the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution is not absolute, particularly ... Read More


Two more deaths reported over 'SIR anxiety'

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- Two fresh deaths have been reported from West Bengal, allegedly linked to anxiety surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. In Nadia district, a 31-year-old w... Read More


Handover border land to BSF by March 31: HC tells Bengal govt

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal government to hand over all acquired land required for border fencing to the BSF by March 31, citing concerns linked to ... Read More


PBSSM directs districts to promote Banglar Shiksha Classroom esources

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The Paschim Banga Samagra Shiksha Mission (PBSSM) has directed district education authorities across the state to ensure wider dissemination and use of digital learning materials a... Read More


Over 30K birds recorded at 4th Sundarban Bird Festival

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- More than 30,986 birds were recorded during the 4th Sundarban Bird Festival (SBF), held from January 23 to 27, 2026, at the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR), reaffirming the regio... Read More


SER notifies experimental stoppages for passenger, exp trains

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- South Eastern Railway has announced experimental stoppages for passenger and express trains at select stations across West Bengal and adjoining areas, with effect from January 29 t... Read More


Mamata urges unity, cautions against unrest before 2026 polls

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appealed for peace and communal harmony in election-bound West Bengal, expressing apprehension that attempts could be made to incite riots... Read More