In view of the persistent rise in the price of potatoes in the retail markets of Kolkata and adjacent areas, state minister Beccharam Manna held a meeting with the potato wholesale market dealers of Hooghly.
An event-management company staff was arrested by the police last midnight after a woman complained of rape and physical assault at a hotel in Benachity Market area here.
The Indian Navy successfully steered a tactical phase of Sea Vigil-24 at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, showcasing a robust security response to a simulated VVIP hostage situation.
An elderly businessman died after being attacked by a young man. The attacker demanded to marry the elderly man's daughter. The murder sparked tension in the area, leading to the accused's house being vandalised and demolished by angry locals.
Three persons, including a cab driver, were arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of Trinamul councillor in Kolkata.
In a shocking incident on Monday, a youth in Ward 6 of South Dum Dum Municipality met an untimely death under suspicious circumstances
In a significant development, director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar reached Sandeshkhali this afternoon to take stock of the situation.
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari today visited Sandeshkhali in North 24-Parganas after police authorities imposed Section 144 at five new locations.
To recall, the entire period of six months of his stay in hospital was mired in controversies.
West Burdwan district is the latest in the list of deactivated Aadhaar cards.
