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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...

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 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. ...

    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 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 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.  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...

  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 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 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 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 ...

  Suvendu Adhikari NetWorth 2026: Salary, Assets& Property Details Suvendu Adhikari net worth 2026 after becoming West Bengal CM. Check his salary, declared assets, properties and car collection.  Sanchita chatterjee: Suvendu Adhikari became West Bengal Chief Minister on May 9, 2026, after BJP won the Assembly elections. As CM, his monthly salary is around ₹1.6 lakh plus allowances as per West Bengal government rules. According to his 2021 election affidavit filed with the Election Commission, Suvendu Adhikari’s total assets were valued at approximately ₹1.85 crore. This included movable assets worth ₹78 lakh and immovable assets worth ₹1.07 crore. His assets include agricultural land in Purba Medinipur, residential properties in Kolkata and Contai, and investments in mutual funds and bank deposits. He owns a Mahindra Scorpio and a Toyota Fortuner as per the declaration. As CM, his net worth is expected to change in 2026 due to new salary structure and asset declarations t...