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  Barbed Wire Fencing at the Border: Handover of 27 km of Land to BSF Begins; 45-Day Target Set for Completion Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The West Bengal government has taken a major step to bolster security along the India-Bangladesh international border. The process of handing over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) has commenced to facilitate the rapid construction of fencing in the state's unfenced border sectors. This information has been confirmed by administrative sources. **How ​​much of the border remains unfenced?** The total length of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal spans approximately 2,200 kilometers. Of this, a stretch of about 600 kilometers currently lacks barbed wire fencing. Due to geographical factors—specifically the presence of rivers, dense forests, and riverine islands (chars)—erecting fences in these areas poses significant challenges. Consequently, the risk of infiltration through these sectors persists. To address this issue, both the...

CM Suvendu Adhikari.  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee : What is the CAA? The CAA, or Citizenship Amendment Act, is a law passed by the Parliament of India in 2019. The primary objective of this Act is to simplify the process of granting Indian citizenship to individuals belonging to six specific religious minority communities who have arrived from three neighboring countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Which six communities are covered under this Act? According to this Act, individuals belonging to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian communities are eligible for benefits. This Act applies to individuals who entered India on or before December 31, 2014. What are the key conditions for applying? Country: The applicant must be a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan. Religion: The applicant must belong to one of the six religious communities mentioned above. Date of Entry into India: The applicant must have entered India on or before December 31...

  Jahangir Khan Exits the Fray on the Eve of Elections: New Speculation in Central Politics Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The election bugle has sounded. Campaign fervor is reaching a fever pitch across every nook and cranny of the state. Precisely at this juncture—sending ripples through political circles—prominent leader Jahangir Khan has stepped away from the electoral arena. He was expected to contest the upcoming elections, but on the very eve of the polls, he suddenly announced his decision to withdraw his candidacy. What Happened? In a press statement issued on Tuesday evening, Jahangir Khan announced that he would not be contesting this election due to personal reasons. Expressing his gratitude to the voters and party workers in the constituency where he had been active for a long time, he declared that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from politics for the time being. Since this announcement, speculation within political camps has reached a fever pitch. Why This De...

Bengal first autistic  model Baiduriyy  Bakshi with mother  Sumitra Paul  Bakshi at Breaking the Frame screening  Kolkata May 2026 The boy walks the ramp. Spotlight, camera, applause. But he doesn't speak. He is West Bengal's first autistic model. 20 May 2026, Kolkata: I am watching a documentary in a cinema hall, but I feel like I am looking at a mirror of society. Breaking the Frame: The Journey of West Bengal's First Autistic Model has a special screening in Kolkata. This film by director Soumen Das is not just the modeling journey of Baidurya Bakshi, but the story of neurodiversity. Who is Baidurya Bakshi?  West Bengal's first autism spectrum model. She walks the ramp, poses in front of the camera. But her real strength is silence, patience and the courage to be herself. The film shows that the obstacles are not in our power, but in our lack of understanding. When society frames, talent is trapped. What is the documentary saying?  Breaking the Fram...

Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s Notice and MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Reaction The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued a notice to the residence of Abhishek Banerjee—the All India General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress and Member of Parliament for Diamond Harbour. According to media reports, the notice directs that the "unauthorized portions" of the properties located at 188A Harish Mukherjee Road and 121 Kalighat Road be demolished within seven days. According to the Corporation, certain sections of the properties in question were constructed in deviation from the approved building plans. The notice explicitly states that if the property owner fails to take the initiative to demolish the unauthorized structures within the stipulated seven-day timeframe, the Corporation will proceed to demolish those sections using its own resources. Such notices are typically issued by the Building Department under the relevant sections of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1...

Explodia 2026: Young Designers Dazzle at NIF Global Saltlake’s Annual Exhibition ‘Explodia 2026’—the annual fashion and lifestyle exhibition—was held at the Platinum Centre of NIF Global, located in Salt Lake, Kolkata. With years of experience under its belt, this Centre of Excellence is a renowned name in the fields of fashion and interior design education. According to the institution, they train students for professional excellence by fostering creativity and dedication, all while maintaining a global perspective. What Was on Display at Explodia 2026? At this exhibition, students enrolled in B.Voc, B.Des, and M.Voc programs—as well as those pursuing 2-year certificate courses—showcased their work. The central theme this year was "The Fusion of Artistic Innovation and Creativity." Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, the students successfully blended traditional craftsmanship with innovative concepts. The exhibited collections can be broadly categorized into four segme...

  Messi's 'GOAT Tour': FIR against former minister Arup Biswas for ticket scam, angry spectators riot in Salt Lake Kolkata, May 19, 2026 - Football fans in Kolkata were disappointed after spending thousands of rupees to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. The main organizer, Sutdru Dutta, himself alleged extreme mismanagement and ticket shortages in the event called 'GOAT Tour'. On Monday, he filed a written complaint with the police station against former sports minister Arup Biswas. What are Sutdru Dutta's allegations Shatdru claims that many VIP tickets and access cards for the event were forced to be distributed due to political pressure. The number of tickets for the general audience was reduced. However, those tickets were sold at high prices. He was constantly pressured to allow certain people to enter without tickets.   In his complaint to the police, Shatdru said, "I wanted to maintain the transparency of the event. But calls from political circles ke...