Devastating fire in Ultadanga slum: Several homes destroyed
A devastating fire broke out in the Ultadanga slum on Sunday morning. Six fire engines were immediately dispatched to the scene to control the blaze.
A devastating fire broke out in the Ultadanga slum on Sunday morning. Six fire engines were immediately dispatched to the scene to control the blaze.
Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has repeatedly accused the state government of antiHindu bias, citing incidents in Murshidabad's Beldanga and neighboring Bangladesh.
All the six candidates fielded by the Left Front in the recently concluded by-elections whose results were announced on Saturday lost their deposits, proving that the people of West Bengal have rejected the Left parties.
With the onset of winter, Asansol's Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated significantly, with air pollution levels reaching alarming levels in recent days.
Senior members of the Kendriya Margdarshak Mandal of sants (holy persons) held a two-day conference in Siliguri, during which they passed resolutions emphasising the need for unity among the Hindu community to lawfully resist attacks on temples, idols, Puja pandals, and other holy places.
Addressing the Brigade rally organised by the CPI-M's youth wing DYFI, the party's state secretary and politburo member Muhammad Salim today criticised the ruling party in the state over issues such as corruption in the 100 days work scheme.
The Indo-Bangladesh border, stretching over 4,156 km, has long been a focal point for various challenges, including infiltration, smuggling, and border disputes.
Armed robbers raided the house of a policeman in Ausgram in the small hours today and looted gold jewellery, cash, electronic goods and thrashed the family members.
Originally from Haripal in Hooghly district, but for the last 15 years Dr Haimanti Biswas is serving as the principal scientist of Biological Oceanography Division, Dona Paula at Goa.
The Armenian Church at Chinsurah remains locked round the year, even when the churches of different denominations celebrate Christmas on 25 December.
