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   ISI's Shadow in Kolkata - The First Security Challenge Before the New Bengal Government In December 2025, the National Investigation Agency or NIA filed a case in Delhi. Based on the clues in that case, the name of Kolkata's Zafar Riaz alias Rizvi came to the fore. Allegedly, he was spying in India for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI. Recently, the NIA arrested him from Kolkata. What are the charges against Zafar Riaz?  The NIA said that Pakistani intelligence officers, i.e. PIOs, recruited Zafar into their ranks. He was lured financially. He was also allegedly promised Pakistani citizenship. Zafar Riaz is married to a Pakistani woman, which has added a new dimension to the investigation.  His main job was to provide Pakistani intelligence officers with the one-time password or OTP of Indian mobile numbers. Using this OTP, the PIOs would open WhatsApp accounts. Using that account, they would secretly communicate with other agents in India.  Where is the co...

The first challenge of  the newBengal Govt Suvendu vs Humayun Qurbani Kolkata, May 22, 2026: Shortly after its formation, the new government in West Bengal—led by Suvendu Adhikari—has encountered its first major political and administrative challenge. State politics have heated up over a new government directive regarding animal sacrifice (Qurbani), issued ahead of Bakri Eid. Humayun Kabir, the chief of the 'Am Janata Unnayan Party' (AJUP) and a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), has openly challenged the state government. It is not just Kabir; Akhruzzaman, the Trinamool Congress MLA from Raghunathganj, has also directly approached the Calcutta High Court regarding this matter. Political observers view this as the first major test for the new administration. **Where Did the Controversy Begin?** Suvendu Adhikari's government recently issued a new directive aimed at regulating cattle slaughter. The directive explicitly states that cattle slaughter is prohibited within...

  Bhatpara Municipality mass resignation protest illustration 2026 BhatparaMunicipality Collapses: 29 Councillors Including Chairman Resign En Masse, TMC Stronghold Shaken in Barrackpore After Kanchrapara and Halisahar, it's now Bhatpara. The wave of mass resignations in TMC-run municipalities in the Barrackpore industrial belt just got stronger. On Thursday, 29 councillors, including the Chairman, resigned en masse from Bhatpara Municipality. Out of 35 wards, 2 councillors had passed away. With 29 out of the remaining 33 quitting, the board has effectively collapsed. The incident has created massive political turmoil in North 24 Parganas. Why the Mass Resignation? Discontent had been brewing in Bhatpara Municipality for months. Sources point to three main reasons: Administrative Vacuum : The Chairman had been absent for a long time, stalling civic work. Infighting : Two factions within TMC were locked in a bitter power struggle. Public Anger : Poor civic services - bad roads...

     Chief Minister at           Belur Math.            Maharajas   blessings, blessed.     visit Repoted by Sanchita chatterjee:  state witnessed a different morning today at the holy site of Belur Math. State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reached Belur Math this morning and received blessings from the Maharajas of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. The Chief Minister's visit to this international spiritual centre established on the ideals of Swami Vivekananda was surrounded by a rare blend of devotion, respect and political courtesy. Moment of arrival  The Chief Minister's convoy reached the main gate of Belur Math at around 8:30 am. On behalf of the Math, General Secretary Swami Subiranandaji Maharaj and other senior monks welcomed her. As per tradition, the Chief Minister first paid obeisance at the temples of Thakur Sri Ramakrishna, Maa Sarada Devi and Swamiji. There was immens...

  KMC issues notice to demolish two houses of Abhishek Banerjee within 7 days   Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued notices to a total of 17 properties belonging to Trinamool Congress All India General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee for illegal construction. The most notable of these are his residence 'Shantiniketan' on Harish Mukherjee Road in South Kolkata and his house at 121 Kalighat Road.  What is the gist of the notice?  These notices have been issued under Section 400(1) of the KMC Act, 1980. The municipality alleges that several parts of the two houses have been built outside the approved design or Sanctioned Building Plan. That is, the plan for which permission was passed and the construction of the house was obtained, is different from the actual construction.  Which two houses are on the scanner?   Shantiniketan: Abhishek Banerjee's own residence located on Harish Mukherjee Road.  121 K...

  The moment of hoisting the club flag at the club tent to mark the ISL 2025-26 Championship victory. East Bengal One Step Away From Glory as ISL Title Race Goes Down to the Wire East Bengal One Step Away From Glory as ISL Title Race Goes Down to the Wire Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The Indian Super League title race is on a knife’s edge, and East Bengal FC finds itself in pole position. With just one matchday left, the Red and Gold Brigade knows the equation: win and the trophy is theirs. The moment of hoisting the club flag at the club tent to mark the ISL 2025-26 Championship victory. The tension was clear in their latest outing. As the clock wound down, East Bengal focused on game management, content to see out the result and protect their precious goal difference. The Kolkata side is currently level on 23 points with both Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC. But thanks to a superior goal tally, East Bengal sits on top of the table. In a three way tie, that GD could...

  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: If you live in West Bengal or Bihar, you know the drill. Every monsoon, the same battle against seepage, damp walls, and that stubborn smell of moisture that refuses to leave. Paint peels, plaster bubbles, and your “forever home” starts feeling temporary. That’s exactly the problem Dalmia Bharat Cement is targeting with their new launch: Weather 365 . One of India’s leading cement manufacturers, Dalmia Bharat Cement, just rolled out Weather 365, a super-premium water repellent cement brand. The launch is focused squarely on Eastern India, and for good reason. The region’s heavy rainfall and high humidity make water damage one of the biggest headaches for homeowners. What is Weather 365? It’s being positioned as a high-performance solution for long-term protection against seepage, dampness, and moisture damage. So this isn’t your regular OPC or PPC. The pitch is simple: build once, stay protected 365 days a year. The name itself tells y...