After Ram Navami standoff in Kolkata, police lathi-charge 'illegal' Hanuman Jayanti procession in Birbhum
Last week, the Calcutta HC had to step in to ensure that a group of residents in Kolkata was given permission to perform Ram Navami puja.
Apr 11, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
Major attack averted? 1.8 lakh detonators recovered in West Bengal's Birbhum
It seems a major tragedy has been averted.
Apr 06, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
This Hindu-dominated village in West Bengal is not allowed to organise Durga Puja as Muslims don't want it
For the past three years, a Hindu-dominated village in West Bengal is not allowed to organise Durga Puja.
Sep 27, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Shocking! Dark-skinned wife roasted alive to pave way for fair bride in Birbhum
In yet another shocking case of cruelty against women, a young mother in Birbhum was burnt alive allegedly because she was dark-skinned and her husband and in-laws wanted a new bride with a fairer complexion.
Jun 09, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2016: EC to file FIR against BJP leader Locket Chatterjee
The Election Commission will file a police case against actor-turned-BJP leader Locket Chatterjee for threatening the presiding officer of a booth in West Bengal's Birbhum district.
Apr 18, 2016, 21:14 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly polls 2016: Mamata fighting EC, not political parties, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi on Sunday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is fighting the battle with the Election Commission and not with other political parties.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:07 PM IST
WB assembly polls phase II: 3 injured in clash in Birbhum district between party workers
West Bengal Phase II polls records 21.64 % turnout, violence hit polling in this phase too. Watch complete news to get detailed updates.
Apr 17, 2016, 13:51 PM IST
Watch: Brazen Trinamool leader threatens voters, says will take back BPL, disability benefits
A brazen Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abdul Mannan has threatened the electorate in West Bengal's Birbhum district, saying his party and he won't tolerate people not voting for them in the ongoing assembly elections.
Apr 16, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
Election Commission to review poll preparedness in West Bengal today
Ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, a full bench of the Election Commission will come to the city on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
140 crude bombs recovered in West Bengal
Acting on a tip off, police on Saturday recovered at least 140 crude bombs from Nanoor town in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
Mar 26, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
Election Commission seizes Rs 1 crore in poll-bound West Bengal
The Election Commission on Saturday said Rs 1 crore has been seized across districts of poll-bound West Bengal in the last 18 days.
Mar 20, 2016, 04:14 AM IST
Blow to BJP ahead of West Bengal polls: Party's minority chief quits, says no seat allotted to Muslims
As the political parties are preparing ground to contest the upcoming gigantic elections in West Bengal, the BJP suffers a major blow as the party's minority wing president Shakeel Ansari has resigned, stating the party has not fielded any Muslim candidate in the 52 seats which it has announced.
Mar 16, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
One killed, two injured in crude bomb explosion in West Bengal
At least one person was killed and two others injured after a crude bomb exploded in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
Feb 27, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Two dead while making crude bombs in Birbhum, West Bengal
Over the past one year, West Bengal has been under the scanner of security agencies.
Jan 22, 2016, 09:45 AM IST
Ex-CPI(M) MP injured in attack in West Bengal
The attack, in which Dome sustained injuries on his hands, came a day after CPI-M state secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra was heckled by people.
Nov 21, 2015, 16:48 PM IST
This is also 'secular' India: Hindus not allowed to hold Durga Puja in Bengal village
Hindus in a village in West Bengal are not allowed to organise Durga Puja festivities!
Oct 28, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
Is tolerance and acceptance of dissent on wane in country, asks President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday expressed serious apprehensions over whether tolerance and acceptance of dissent are on the wane.
Oct 19, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
