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Kolkata: Explosion in Nagerbazaar kills 1, injures 5

An explosion took place in Kolkata's Nagerbazaar area at around 9:30 am, killing a seven-year-old…

Rajnath Singh meets Mamata Banerjee for 20 minutes

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, after a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,…

Rahul Gandhi likely to offer ‘Anjali’ at Durga Pujo pandal in Kolkata

Festive season has already started in India with Ganesh Chaturthi and with days remaining for…

West Bengal: State orders CID probe into students’ death in Islampur

The investigation into the death of two students in Islampur’s Daribhit High School has now…

Kolkata: South Eastern Railway cancels 15 long distance trains as Adivasis continue protest

South Eastern Railway on Monday cancelled 15 long-distance trains after 16 hours of 'rail-roko' protest…

Under-construction bridge collapses in West Bengal, Third collapse in a month

An under construction bridge collapsed in Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas on Monday morning, this…

Somen Mitra replaces Adhir Chowdhury as West Bengal Congress chief

In quite a surprise move, Congress central leadership has replaced Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury with another…

Trinamool urges Muslims to stop carrying arms during Muharram processions

West Bengal’s ruling party Trinamool Congress has requested members of the Muslim community to not…

Sachin Tendulkar refuses Jadavpur University D. Litt award; Mary Kom to get it

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has refused to accept honorary D.Litt from the hollowed Jadavpur University in…

Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh’s car attacked; party accuses Trinamool

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh’s car was attacked in East Midnapore district on Monday…

Kolkata: 30 hours later, firemen still fighting Bagri market blaze

The fire that engulfed the famous Bagri Market on Sunday erupted again more than 30…

Majerhat Bridge will be demolished for new one: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Ten days after an ageing Majerhat Bridge collapse in Kolkata claimed three lives, West Bengal…