North 24 Parganas

ED takes major action in West Bengal

ED has taken major action in West Bengal. The ED team raided three places in the capital Kolkata.

Jan 12, 2024, 09:46 AM IST

Firecracker Factory Explosion takes life of 5 in West Bengal's North 24 Pargana

West Bengal FireCracker Factory Fire: A terrible accident has happened in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. About 5 people have died due to the explosion in the firecracker factory. Know the current situation.

Aug 27, 2023, 13:34 PM IST

Major Accident Occur Due to Cylinder Explosion in West Bengal

A major incident has come to light in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. There was a fierce fire in the market due to the explosion of the cylinder here.

Feb 11, 2023, 10:02 AM IST

Sorry but have to take action…’: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reprimands North 24 Parganas officials over inadequate arrangement

West Bengal Chief Minister announced that 1,000 shawls would be distributed to local women. Earlier in the day she offered prayers to the local deity 'Bonobibi' and planted a tree at a temple in North 24 Parganas

Nov 29, 2022, 14:57 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee to conduct aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas in West Bengal, attend PM Narendra Modi's review meet at Kalaikunda

Following Mamata's instruction, the state administration has decided that the Bengal CM will make an aerial survey of South and North 24 parganas on Friday and East Midnapore on Saturday. Chief secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay will assist the chief minister.

May 27, 2021, 17:19 PM IST

1 crore people in Bengal affected, 3 lakh houses damaged due to cyclone Yaas, says CM Mamata Banerjee

At least one crore people in Bengal have been affected by this natural disaster and three lakh houses have been damaged as of now due to rough weather condition arising out of Cyclone Yaas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday (May 26). She added that one person died an accidental death even after he was rescued. Relief materials worth Rs 10 crore were sent to the affected areas, she said.

May 26, 2021, 17:05 PM IST

Private tutor, friend arrested for raping teeange girl in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas

According to the teenager's complaint, the duo had raped her a few days ago, and filmed the act.

Oct 12, 2020, 10:15 AM IST

West Bengal slipping into a 'mafia raj' state like UP, Bihar, says BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh's made this statement a day after BJP leader Manish Shukla was shot dead in front of a police station.

Oct 06, 2020, 06:53 AM IST

BJP leader shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas; Governor Jagdeep Dhankar summons Mamata Banerjee, Home Secretary

A popular public figure in Barrackpore, Shukla had defected from the Trinamool Congress two years ago. He was known to be a close associate with Barrackpore BJP MP Arjun Singh

Oct 05, 2020, 06:42 AM IST

West Bengal appoints nodal officers in 4 districts with maximum COVID-19 cases

The four districts that have reported the highest number of cases are — Kolkata, Howrah, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts of the state. 

Jul 13, 2020, 19:20 PM IST

West Bengal BJP MP Arjun Singh's car attacked in North 24 Parganas

A TMC party office in Halishar was also vandalised within minutes after the attack on the MP.

Jul 05, 2020, 23:30 PM IST

BSF foils cross-border smuggling of fish eggs stuffed inside cattle carcasses in Bengal

Further examination revealed that each of the cattle was stuffed with six bags containing the fish eggs and was even stitched so that people do not notice it with suspicion.

Jun 06, 2020, 20:56 PM IST

Inter-Ministerial Team in Kolkata visits AMRI hospital, to tour parts of North 24 Parganas to assess coronavirus COVID-19 situation

The Inter-Ministerial Team had on Monday toured several areas of East Midnapore and Jalpaiguri districts to take stock of the situation at hospitals and oversee the implementation of lockdown norms.

Apr 28, 2020, 11:54 AM IST

Sukantanagar in North 24 Parganas sets example on how to abide by COVID-19 lockdown

Amid incidents of people not following lockdown measures in parts of the country, a small town in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district is setting an example for all on how to abide by the lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Apr 16, 2020, 16:45 PM IST

Cyclone Bulbul: 3 killed, Mamata Banerjee cancels North Bengal visit; PM Narendra Modi assures assistance

Mamata, who has been personally monitoring the situation along with top officials from the control room at the secretariat Nabanna, said 1,64,315 persons have been evacuated from low-lying areas on the coast.

Nov 10, 2019, 15:53 PM IST

BJP MP Arjun Singh’s car ransacked by TMC supporters in North 24 Parganas

BJP MP from Barrackpore Arjun Singh’s car was allegedly ransacked by the TMC supporters in North 24 Parganas district on Sunday. 

Sep 01, 2019, 13:02 PM IST

BJP workers clash with police in North 24 Parganas; five policemen injured

As many as five policemen were injured in the scuffle and the police had to resort to a lathi-charge and fire tear gas shells to disperse the agitators.

Jul 06, 2019, 21:14 PM IST

West Bengal: Anti-BJP posters crop up in North 24 Parganas

Anti-BJP posters crop up in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 18, 2019, 09:02 AM IST

Matua matriarch Boro Ma's last rites to be held today at Thakurnagar in West Bengal

Boro Ma passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 100 on Tuesday.

Mar 07, 2019, 07:50 AM IST

Several injured due to stampede-like situation at PM Modi's W.B rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his speech at a rally in North 24 Parganas after a stampede-like situation broke out at the venue leading to injuries to several persons.

Feb 02, 2019, 16:44 PM IST