Tragedy Strikes Tollywood: Actor Rahul Banerjee Dies in Drowning Accident at 43 Kolkata, March 29, 2026 — The Bengali entertainment industry is reeling from a sudden and devastating loss. Popular film and television actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has tragically passed away at the age of 43 following a drowning accident at a beach on the … Read more
Rajbanshis, Gorkhas, and Adivasis: The Real Vote Banks Deciding the 2026 Elections Siliguri, March 27, 2026 — When political pundits sketch the electoral map of West Bengal, the gaze often lingers on the bustling metropolis of Kolkata or the volatile rural belts of the southern delta. Yet, history dictates a different reality: the true kingmaker … Read more
8 Lakh Voters Deleted in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee Siliguri, March 25, 2026 — With the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly Elections fast approaching, a massive political storm has erupted over the state’s electoral rolls. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled a severe allegation against the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming the poll body has unjustifiably … Read more
5 Katihar Residents Arrested with Guns and Ammo in Chanchal, West Bengal Chanchal, Malda, March 25, 2026 — In a major operational success against inter-state weapons smuggling, the Malda District Police intercepted a cross-border criminal module, arresting five individuals hailing from neighboring Bihar. Malda Superintendent of Police (SP) Anupam Singh (IPS) officially briefed the media … Read more
Illegal Weapons Busted: Murshidabad Police Recover Firearms in Coordinated District Raids Murshidabad, March 25, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against illegal arms smuggling and criminal activities in the region, the Murshidabad District Police successfully executed a series of coordinated special operations late Tuesday, resulting in multiple arrests and a significant weapons seizure. Coordinated District-Wide … Read more
Alipurduar Police Recovers Rs 7 Lakh for Local Resident Birpara, Alipurduar, March 25, 2026 — In a significant crackdown on rising cybercrime in the region, the Alipurduar District Police has successfully recovered ₹7,00,000/- for a local resident who fell victim to a highly sophisticated online financial fraud. The prompt investigation highlights the growing threat of … Read more
Quick Action by Alipurduar Police Saves Four Missing Girls Who Left Home with ‘Written Declarations’ Hasimara, Alipurduar, March 25, 2026 — In a major success for regional law enforcement, the Alipurduar District Police successfully tracked down and rescued four minor girls who had gone missing from the Hasimara Outpost area. The swift rescue, dubbed “Operation … Read more
From Drinking Water to Wheelchair Ramps: ECI Issues Mandatory Checklist for 2026 Elections Siliguri, March 22, 2026 — As political temperatures rise ahead of the crucial 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out strict directives to ensure a seamless and comfortable … Read more
From Rickshaw Puller to Proud Father: Panchanan Barman, Dad of Rajganj TMC Candidate Swapna Barman, Dies Siliguri, March 21, 2026 — A wave of profound grief has descended upon the family of Asian Games gold medalist and Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Swapna Barman. Her father, Panchanan Barman, breathed his last following a prolonged and difficult … Read more
“Undeclared President’s Rule in Bengal”: Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of ‘Deep Conspiracy’ Kolkata, March 20, 2026 — With the crucial two-phase West Bengal Assembly elections just weeks away, Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee officially launched the party’s much-anticipated election manifesto on Friday. Branding the BJP’s election strategy as a “deep conspiracy,” … Read more
Two Youths Arrested with Illegal Firearm and Live Ammunition New Jalpaiguri / Tarai 24 Crime Desk, March 18, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against illegal arms circulation in the region, the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Police successfully apprehended two individuals and seized an illegal weapon along with live ammunition on March 17. The raid was … Read more
Know Your Candidate: Complete BJP and TMC List for West Bengal Elections 2026 Siliguri, April 10, 2026 — The battle lines for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 have been fully drawn. In a massive political showdown, both the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC/TMC) and the primary opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), are … Read more
Minutes Before Poll Code: Mamata Banerjee Orders ₹25,000 Crore DA Payout for Bengal Employees Kolkata / Tarai 24 Regional Desk, March 15, 2026 — In a massive political and financial move executed just minutes before the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee … Read more
TMC vs BJP Clashes Ahead of PM Modi’s Rally: 9 Held for Pelting Stones at Minister’s House Kolkata, March 15, 2026 — Kolkata Police have arrested nine individuals by Sunday afternoon following severe clashes between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters, which culminated in an alleged attack on the residence of State … Read more
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Two-Phase Voting to Begin on April 23 New Delhi, March 15, 2026 — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections. In a highly anticipated press conference, the ECI revealed that the battle for the state’s 294 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) … Read more
Bengal Govt Announces Special Cultural Boards for Munda, Kora, Dom, Kumbhakar, and Sadgope Kolkata, March 13, 2026 — In a significant socio-political development just weeks ahead of the highly anticipated West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the formation of five new Cultural and Development Boards for marginalized communities across the state. … Read more
Relief for Millions in Bengal: SC Orders Special Tribunals for Excluded Voters, Mamata Halts Protest Kolkata / New Delhi Desk, March 10, 2026 — West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has temporarily suspended her five-day sit-in protest, officially welcoming the Supreme Court’s critical intervention into the state’s highly contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral … Read more
Bengal Assembly Polls 2026: EC Hints at Shorter Schedule Amidst Intense TMC-BJP Standoff Kolkata, March 10, 2026 — The upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections are likely to be wrapped up in a much shorter timeframe than the previous cycle. According to a report by India Today, the Election Commission (EC) is considering conducting the polls … Read more
Kolkata, March 9, 2026 — Stepping up its pre-election strategy, the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the highly anticipated 2026 state Assembly elections in a single phase, or a maximum of two phases. The appeal, submitted to the apex polling … Read more
West Bengal Police Arrest Prime Accused in Dhaka’s High-Profile Political Murder Case Bongaon, March 8, 2026 — In a major breakthrough with significant cross-border implications, the West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two Bangladeshi nationals identified as the prime suspects in the assassination of prominent Bangladeshi political activist and youth leader, Sharif … Read more