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West Bengal Transport Department Orders Strict Action Against Unauthorized Totos on Major Roads

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West Bengal Transport Department Orders Strict Action Against Unauthorized Totos on Major Roads West Bengal Transport Department Orders Strict Action Against Unauthorized Totos on Major Roads Reporter: Sanchita Chatterjee Kolkata, August 9, 2026: The West Bengal Transport Department has directed the police to strictly enforce restrictions on the operation of e-rickshaws, commonly known as totos , on National Highways (NH), State Highways (SH) and other major roads. In an official communication dated August 7, 2026 , Principal Secretary of the Transport Department Dr. Ravi Inder Singh, IAS , addressed the Director General & Inspector General of Police, West Bengal, seeking strict enforcement of the existing regulations. The department stated that e-rickshaws are primarily intended to provide last-mile connectivity and that their operation on National Highways, State Highways and other major roads is not permitted unless specifically authorised by the competent authority. The T...

Anupam Kher Meets Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata, Discusses Bengali Cinema and Future Collaborations

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Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata | June 26, 2026 ,Veteran actor, filmmaker, and author Anupam Kher met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on Friday during a courtesy visit that highlighted the state's growing importance in the Indian film industry. The meeting focused on Bengali cinema, cultural development, and opportunities to strengthen the creative sector in West Bengal. During the interaction, Anupam Kher shared his admiration for Bengal's rich artistic heritage and discussed his plans to reconnect with the Bengali film industry after a long gap. The veteran actor expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to the state's cultural landscape through films and other creative initiatives. One of the key highlights of the meeting was the discussion surrounding Kher's upcoming Bengali film, "Shuru Theke Shuru." The project marks his return to Bengali cinema after nearly 26 years and has already generated significant interest among film...

India Wins 5 Gold Medals at World Yogasana Championships 2026

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PHOTO BY SANCHITA CHATTERJEE  Reported by SANCHITA CHATTERJEE | Ahmedabad, 08/06/2026 India made a flying start at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships 2026, winning five gold medals on the opening day at Eka Arena, Ahmedabad, according to official results. West Bengal athletes Abhay Burman and Ritu Mondal secured gold in the Senior Male and Senior Female Traditional Yogasana categories respectively. Their performances helped India dominate the global event. Singapore’s Nathaniel Tan won the remaining gold, preventing a clean sweep by the hosts. The championship is being recognized as the biggest global showcase for competitive Yogasana. Athletes from multiple countries are participating in various categories including Traditional, Artistic, and Rhythmic Yogasana. This event highlights the growing international acceptance of Yogasana as a competitive sport. The Ministry of AYUSH has been promoting Yogasana globally as part of India’s cultural heritage. Disclaimer: Global Di...

Kolkata & Siliguri: Complaint and FIR Details on Alleged

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Kolkata & Siliguri: Complaint and FIR Details on Alleged Remarks - Investigation Ongoing Two separate legal actions have been reported in West Bengal regarding alleged remarks related to religious matters. 1. Complaint at Pragati Maidan PS, Kolkata A complaint has been filed at Pragati Maidan Police Station in Kolkata. The allegation relates to prayers conducted during Eid from 2012 to 2025. The complainant has stated that the matter involves hurting religious sentiment. As of the latest update, Kolkata Police have not confirmed whether an FIR has been registered in connection with this complaint. The status remains under review by the concerned police station. 2. FIR Registered at Siliguri Cyber Crime PS An FIR was registered on 20 May 2026 at Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station. The complaint was filed by Advocate Rinki Chattopadhyay Singh. According to the FIR, the allegation is about provocative remarks made by the individual named in the complaint. The police have stat...

West Bengal Rs 19,209 Cr Maritime Hub Project Finalized 2026

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  🚢 State News: Kolkata West Bengal Maritime Hub ₹19,209 Crore Investment Plan 2031 Kolkata Port: 70.87 MMTPA Cargo Kolkata, 4 June 2026: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met CM Suvendu Adhikari and finalized a Rs 19,209 crore maritime investment plan for West Bengal till 2031. Cargo throughput at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port rose to 70.87 MMTPA. Key Projects: 1. Balagarh Multimodal Hub: New logistics center near Hooghly 2. Shipbuilding Upgrades: Modernization for job creation 3. Port Expansion: More berths at Kolkata & Haldia 📰 State News West Bengal Day from 20th June: State govt to officially observe June 20 as West Bengal Day from this year with cultural programs. 🇮🇳 National News 21 Killed in Delhi Hotel Fire: Fire at Malviya Nagar B&B. Hotel owner arrested, no emergency exit found. ⚽ Sports World Cup 2026: 1 Week To Go: Tournament starts 11th June. Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. India’s Seafood Exports...

After 103 Years: 2 New Sapphire-Blue Hoverfly Species Discovered in West Bengal 2026

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Eristalinus sapphirinus new sapphire blue hoverfly species discovered in Bengal 2026 ZSI 103 BOCHOR POR BREAKING!  ZSI Kolkata Bengal e 2to notun sapphire-blue hoverfly species khujlo! Eristalinus sapphirinus ar Eristalinus benetti - 1923 er por first discovery! Puro details pore aso: globaldigitalprintnews365.blogspot.com #KolkataNews #ZSI #NewSpecies2026 #WestBengal #ScienceNews #KolkataGazette

Pink Card 2026 Update: AC Bus & Puri Route Be Free for Women? Suvendu Adhikari Promise

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Pink Card 2026 West Bengal women scheme update AC bus Puri route free travel  Pink Card 2026 Update: AC Bus & Puri Route Free for Women? What Suvendu Adhikari Said A big promise for 2026 has come out regarding free bus travel for women in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari made a new announcement in a recent public meeting. What is the 2026 Promise? Suvendu Adhikari said, "If we come to power in 2026 or later, we will make AC/Volvo buses free for women in the state. Women will get this benefit on all long routes including Kolkata to Digha and Puri." Current Situation Till 2026: 1. WB Govt Rule 2026: Only Non-AC buses of WBTC, SBSTC, NBSTC are free for women. Ticket is required for AC/Volvo buses. 2. Digha Route 2026: Non-AC buses are free. Only reservation charge applies if you book a seat. 3. Puri Route 2026: WB Pink Card is not valid outside West Bengal. No agreement has been made between WB and Odisha govt yet. What Should Passengers Do in 202...

Vehicle Loan Seizure Law in India 2026: What Happens If You Miss EMI for 8 Years

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 Kolkata: Buying a car on loan is easy, but paying EMI for 5-7 years is the real challenge. Many borrowers in West Bengal and across India face vehicle seizure due to long-term loan default.What is Hypothecation? When you take a car loan, the vehicle is under hypothecation. This means until you pay the last EMI, the bank or finance company is the legal owner of your car.Legal Process of Vehicle Seizure in 2026:1. Notice Period  Bank must send multiple notices and reminders before taking action. Sudden seizure is not allowed by RBI rules.2. Recovery Agent Rules Recovery agents can visit you between 6 AM to 9 PM only. They cannot use force, threats, or abuse.3. Police Presence

Chanditala Incident: Kalyan Banerjee Injured During Deputation...

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                                                           Chanditala Police Station.  REPORTED BY SANCHITA CHATTERJEE: On Saturday, May 31, 2026, tension flared up in front  o f the Chanditala Police Station in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee faced a protest while on his way to the police station to submit a deputation. It has been reported that he sustained injuries during this incident.   According to local sources, Kalyan Banerjee was heading to the Chanditala Police Station to submit a deputation regarding a specific issue. As soon as he arrived in front of the station, a group of ordinary citizens blocked his path. It is alleged that the protesters began waving black flags at him and chanting slogans of "Chor, Chor" (Thief, Thief).   The situation quickly escalated. Eyewi...

FIR Filed Against KMC Officers: Mayor Firhad Hakim in Trouble Over Building Plan Scam FIR Filed Against KMC Officers: Mayor Firhad Hakim in Trouble Over Building Plan Scam

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SRISTY NEWS 365 24 May 2026 | SUnday | Kolkata Bureau KOLKATA POLITICAL NEWS FIR Filed Against KMC Officers: Mayor Firhad Hakim in Trouble Over Building Plan Scam   Graphic: SRISTY NEWS 365 FIR Filed Against Multiple KMC Officials: Mayor Firhad Hakim Under Scanner Kolkata, May 24: The Trinamool Congress-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) faces major trouble after an FIR was lodged against several high-ranking officials. The allegations include illegal building plan approvals, fake mutations, and encroachment of government land to allegedly benefit a major real estate company. Mayor Firhad Hakim's name has surfaced in the complaint, creating political turmoil. Key Allegations: According to complainant Sricharan Roy, the scam involves fake inspection reports, map tampering, and illegal alteration of KMC's confidential Municipal Assessment Book and digital database records. A spe...

TMC Councillor Arrested: TMC in Turmoil Over Extortion Case

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POLITICAL NEWS TMC Councillor Arrested: TMC in Turmoil Over Extortion Case | Bidhannagar News Bidhannagar in Turmoil Over Extortion: TMC Councillor Samrat Barua Arrested Bidhannagar, May 24: Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (TMC) Ward 6 TMC Councillor Samrat Barua alias Rakhal was arrested by Baguati Police over allegations of extortion and land grabbing. Key Points: • Samrat Barua is known to be a close aide of Mayor-in-Council Debraj Chakraborty. • He rose from a civic volunteer to become a councillor in the last municipal polls. • Earlier, councillors of Ward 9, 26, and 34 were also arrested in similar cases. • BJP MLA Tarunjoyti Tiwari alleged, "Debraj Chakraborty is the real mastermind behind the extortion." ₹100 Crore Asset Controversy: Debraj Chakraborty and his wife, TMC MLA & singer Aditi Munshi, are facing allegations of owning assets worth ₹100 crore. The Calcutta High Court has sought a detailed report by June 19. The stat...

Twin lightning strikes in Nakshipara: 2 dead, including a womanTwin lightning strikes in Nakshipara: 2 dead, including a woman

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  Twin lightning strikes in Nakshipara: 2 dead, including a woman Twin lightning strikes in Nakshipara: 2 dead, including a woman Two people died in lightning strikes during a storm and rain in Nadia's Nakashipara on Saturday. Tapan Pramanik of Gobipur lost his life in a lightning strike while doing housework in Durgapur's Upandan Sarkar High and housework. Saturday's storm and rain in Nadia's Nakashipara continued to be tragic. Two people, including a woman, died in separate places due to lightning. I was completely covered in a shadow of grief. The Nakashipara area became worse on Saturday evening and early morning. Heavy thunder and lightning started raining. That's when the tragic incident happened. Death 1: Tapan Pramanik (50)  Tapan Pramanik, a resident of Gobipur, was doing farming work on his land. When the weather turned bad, he was struck by lightning while trying to return home. He replied to him by publicly taking the Bethuadi state to make a decision. ...

Damayanti SenDamayanti Sen is back in the spotlight — 13 years after the Park Street gangrape case, she’s now a key investigator in West Bengal’s new special panel on crimes against women

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    From Park Street to Sandeshkhali: IPS Damayanti Sen again investigating women's abuse after 13 years After 13 years of the Park Street gang rape case, IPS Damayanti Sen is facing a major investigation again. She has been appointed as the principal investigating officer of the new special committee formed to investigate allegations of abuse against women and children in West Bengal. What's happening now On May 18, 2026, Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari announced the formation of a special committee at a press conference in Nabanna. This committee will conduct an impartial investigation into allegations of abuse against women and children in different parts of the state from Sandeshkhali to Kasba and Bogtui.  Retired Calcutta High Court Justice Sampati Chatterjee will head the committee. And IPS Damayanti Sen will take on the main responsibility of the investigation on the ground.  In Nabanna, Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari said, “There were several incidents of ...

RG Kar Case: West Bengal Govt Suspends 3 IPS Officers Over Probe Lapses | Suvendu Adhikari Announces Action

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RG Kar Case: West Bengal Govt Suspends 3 IPS Officers Over Probe Lapses | Suvendu Adhikari Announces Action Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, May  2026 — In a major administrative move, the West Bengal government on Friday suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged lapses in the initial investigation of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the suspension at the state secretariat, stating that the action followed a fact-finding inquiry by the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary. Suspended IPS Officers Vineet Goyal – Former Kolkata Police Commissioner   Indira Mukherjee – Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Division   Abhishek Gupta – Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Division   Allegations Against Them According to the CM, the officers are accused of: Mishandling the initial probe into the August 9, 2024 incident at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital   Offering money to th...

Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal featured in CBSE results 2026

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Narayana school XII Board Examination 2026 SHARANYA  MAJUMDAR 98% Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal featured in CBSE results 2026 Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal featured in CBSE results 2026 A shining example of success. SANCHITA CHATTERJEE,May 15, Kolkata: Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal has once again set an example of remarkable success in the CBSE Class XII Board Examination Results 2026. Narayana student Bhumija N is at the top of the list with 98.8% marks. OLIVIA MONDAL 97.8% With this glorious achievement, the talented students of Narayana Schools have secured a bright place in the state. Sharanya Majumdar - 98% Olivia Mondal - 97.8% Purbasha Chakraborty - 97.6% Krishanu Das - 97.6% MD Zied – 97.6% In addition, a total of 27 students scored 97% and above. Among the toppers in various departments, Sharanya Majumdar scored the highest marks in the Science department (98%), Olivia Mondal in the Humanities department (97.8%) and Sanvi Agarwal in the Commerce ...

TMC won 80 seats and most of the 31 names you listed are generally considered to be associated with the Muslim community.

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  TMC won 80 seats and most of the 31 names you listed are generally considered to be associated with the Muslim community.  Sanchita chatterjee: TMC won 80 seats and most of the 31 names you listed are generally considered to be associated with the Muslim community.  At the same time, you also mentioned Hindu leaders like Madan Mitra, Kunal Ghosh, Shobhandev Chatterjee who are in TMC. You said that if TMC had won this election, West Bengal would have quickly become Bangladesh. In reality, the outcome of an election does not depend only on religious identity. The selection of candidates, the composition of the local population, the organization of the party, alliances, voter turnout and election issues — all these play a role. West Bengal is a state of India and its governance is based on the Indian Constitution. If the political status or national boundaries of a state are to be changed, it has to be done through the constitutional process.  In India's multi-party d...

The Higher Secondary results will be published today. 2026

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  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee The Higher Secondary results will be published today. 2026 — The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has officially announced the HS Result 2026 today. Candidates can now visit the official websites to check their results by entering their Roll Number and Date of Birth. How to Check HS Result 2026: Visit the official websites: wbchse.wb.gov.in or wbresults.nic.in Click on the link titled "Higher Secondary Examination 2026 Result" Enter your Roll Number + Date of Birth and click 'Submit' Download your marksheet and save it as a PDF file for future reference. Important Information: Pass Percentage: The pass percentage for this year has been reported as 88.5%. Toppers: The merit list has also been published simultaneously. Marksheet: The online marksheet is provisional. Original marksheets will be available for collection from schools within 7–10 days. What to do if the server is slow? The servers typically experie...

Garg Chattopadhyay arrested? Analysis of provocative comments, EVM fake news case and its impact on 2026 West Bengal elections.

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Garg Chatterjee's arrested.  Sanchita chatterjee May 2026 : Garg Chattopadhyay arrested? Analysis of provocative comments, EVM fake news case and its impact on 2026 West Bengal elections. Timing — 6 months before 2026 elections This arrest is just before the 2026 assembly elections. This is not just a cybercrime action, but a clear message — "There is no exemption for spreading false information on social media".  Two charges — incitement + EVM rumours Provocative comments: Such posts on social media that can create tension between two communities EVM rumours: This is the most sensitive. Fake news about EVMs has been going viral since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission has now adopted a zero tolerance policy . Role of the Election Commission — Direct intervention The point here is that usually the local police station files an FIR in cybercrime. But this time the Election Commission itself has complained to the cybercrime department of Kolkata Police. I...

Madan Mitra: Urinary Complications, Condition Stable

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 Madan Mitra: Urinary Complications, Condition Stable Sanchita chatterjee  kolkata  : In a separate incident, TMC MLA Madan Mitra was admitted to Belle Vue Clinic on Monday evening following urinary system complications. Hospital officials confirmed that the 70-year-old Kamarhati legislator is currently under medical observation and his condition is stable. Doctors said he could be discharged within a day or two if his health continues to improve. Mitra, who retained the Kamarhati seat in the 2026 Assembly polls by defeating BJP’s Arup Choudhury by 5,646 votes, has been advised complete rest. Political Impact Ahead of 2026 Both leaders play significant roles in TMC’s organizational structure. Subrata Bakshi has been the party’s state president since 2014 and is a Rajya Sabha MP from South Kolkata. Madan Mitra is a four-time MLA from Kamarhati and a prominent face of the party’s grassroots network. With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections results still fresh, the tempo...

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As West Bengal Chief Minister

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  Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As West Bengal Chief Minister Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, May 12, 2026 — BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026, marking a major political shift in the state after the 2026 Assembly elections. In his first cabinet meeting held on Monday, CM Adhikari approved two key decisions: transferring land for BSF fencing along the Bangladesh border and initiating an immediate census exercise across the state. Key Decisions From First Cabinet Meeting Border Fencing : The cabinet approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing work along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. Census Exercise : The state government will immediately begin a comprehensive census exercise, according to cabinet sources. Political Context Adhikari, who was earlier the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, led BJP’s campaign in the 2026 polls. His appointment as CM comes after ...