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CM Suvendu Adhikari visits Maharashtra Mandal in Kolkata, offers prayers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 15, 2026 2:30:15 AM IST

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari visited the Maharashtra Mandal in Kolkata on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and offered prayers to Lord Ganesha. ... read..

West Bengal Govt reshuffles police brass; transfers IPS officer Bushara Bano, 2 WBPS officers with immediate effect

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 14, 2026 7:59:43 PM IST

In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Government of West Bengal has ordered the transfer and fresh postings of three senior police officers, comprising one Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and two West Bengal Police Service (WBPS) officers, with imm ... read..

"Anything illegal will not be tolerated": Dilip Ghosh after West Bengal govt orders closure of 252 unauthorised madrasas

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 14, 2026 4:34:53 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday said that illegal operations of madrasas will not be allowed and that only institutions with valid government permission will be permitted to function. ... read..

Parivartan theme takes centre stage at Kolkata's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Minister Dilip Ghosh unveils

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 11:59:18 PM IST

As Bengal comes alive in the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Executive Palace Apartment Owners Association at VIP Road, Baguiati, is marking the festival in 2026 with a theme that blends devotion with a message of social and political transformation. ... read..

TMC announces Abdul Salam as candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 11:30:09 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced Abdul Salam as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Assam's Nagaon Parliamentary Constituency. ... read..

TMC names Sanchita Pradhan, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 8:59:42 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) as its candidate for Nandigram and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury for Rejinagar in the upcoming by-elections to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. ... read..

"Destined only for defeat": BJP's Rahul Sinha slams TMC amid symbol dispute

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 2:00:18 PM IST

BJP MP Rahul Sinha on Sunday said the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party is now destined for defeat, amid the ongoing dispute over the party's name and election symbol. ... read..

BJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agenda

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 9:59:28 AM IST

BJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agendaBJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agendaBJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agenda ... read..

India to lead path to world peace and prosperity: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh hails strategic significance of BRICS Summit 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 9:29:27 AM IST

As world leaders convene at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday lauded the collaborative momentum between member countries, asserting that Indias leadership is steering the world toward a ... read..

CPI(M), CPI announces candidates for West Bengal's Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2026 4:29:07 AM IST

The CPI(M) and CPI have announced their candidates for the upcoming by-elections to the Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. ... read..

"Symbol remains wherever Mamata is": TMC MP Sougata Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2026 7:59:15 PM IST

Amid the ongoing controversy over the Trinamool Congress' name and electoral symbol, TMC MP Sougata Roy asserted that the party's symbol remains with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

Kolkata gears up for 32nd KIFF, first preparatory meeting held at Nandan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 11, 2026 10:30:46 PM IST

The first meeting of the 32nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held today at Nandan, where the preparations and organisational framework for the forthcoming edition of the festival were discussed. ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari offers prayers at Kalighat, partakes in traditional bhog on Kaushiki Amavasya

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 11, 2026 9:00:16 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari offered prayers to Maa Kali at the Kalighat Temple on the sacred occasion of Kaushiki Amavasya and partook of the traditional bhog of pulao and fish as per the temple's customs. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikaris candidate will win Nandigram seat, says AJUP's Humayun Kabir

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 11:58:57 PM IST

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder Humayun Kabir on Thursday said that people in Nandigram have a special connection with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and predicted his candidate will win as he commented on former West Bengal Chief Minister Mama ... read..

"Sumit Roy sacrificial lamb, master renting villa abroad": WB LoP Ritabrata Banerjee targets TMC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 11:58:55 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Ritabrata Banerjee launched a sharp attack against the state government, terming the arrest of Sumit Roy "long overdue," alleging that he was made a "sacrificial lamb" to shield higher-ups. ... read..

"CM should have retained Nandigram seat, no work done there": Congress's Shubhankar Sarkar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 7:59:56 PM IST

West Bengal Congress president Shubhankar Sarkar on Thursday criticised the state government over the alleged lack of development in the Nandigram Assembly seat, saying that the Chief Minister should have retained the constituency as no work has been done ... read..

West Bengal CID arrests TMC MP Abhishek Banerjees PA Sumit Roy in land scam case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 3:29:24 PM IST

West Bengal CID on Thursday arrested Sumit Roy, personal assistant of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with a land scam case in Jhargram, officials said. ... read..

Head coach Ancelotti plans to use FIFA windows to build a strong, cohesive Brazil ahead of 2030 World Cup

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 10:59:14 AM IST

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has outlined his plans for the national team as they begin a new cycle with the 2030 FIFA World Cup in focus, with the Italian keen to make full use of the available FIFA international windows to build a strong and cohesi ... read..

WB Sports Department seeks CAB confirmation for Eden Gardens booking for Durga Puja events

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 10:29:00 AM IST

The West Bengal government's Youth Services & Sports Department has written to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) seeking confirmation on the availability and booking of Eden Gardens for cultural and celebratory programmes planned for Durga Puja ... read..

13 friendlies, seven nations: AIFF announces massive international football schedule for India

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2026 7:00:14 PM IST

Indian football is set for a busy international calendar this autumn, with the National Team Department organising a series of 13 international friendly matches across Bengaluru, Goa and Kolkata from September 25 to October 11, 2026, subject to Government ... read..

CM has upheld dignity of all Bengalis: BJP Keya Ghosh on Maha Ashtami alcohol ban

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2026 1:59:56 PM IST

BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Tuesday welcomed the decision to ban the sale of alcohol on Maha Ashtami, saying the move will allow people to celebrate the festival in its true spirit and uphold the dignity of Bengalis and followers of the Sanatan tradition i ... read..

"ED realised premises used as party office, Nadimul Haque doesn't reside there," says TMC after searches

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2026 10:28:47 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continued its search at the premises of the party's Rajya Sabha MP Nadimul Haque for several hours despite realising that the premises were being used as a party office and that the MP ... read..

"DJs can't play during Durga Puja, nor during immersion processions": West Bengal CM Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2026 9:59:33 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a series of measures for this year's Durga Puja celebrations, including the official launch of the festival at Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, restrictions on DJs during puja and immersion processions, a ... read..

"People have given full support to BJP": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh ahead of Bengal bypolls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2026 9:28:41 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the upcoming bypolls to the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies by a huge margin, asserting that people have extended their full su ... read..

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