South 24 Parganas district

Agitator shot dead as protest against West Bengal power project turns violent

South 24 Parganas` Bhangar is on the boil since last week over "forced" acquisition of 16 acres of farmland by the state government for Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

Jan 17, 2017, 23:37 PM IST

Centenarian voters to inspire young in West Bengal

Although West Bengal has traditionally seen one of the highest voter turnouts in India, apathy is being witnessed in urban areas.

Apr 20, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee to begin two-day visit to West Bengal from today

President Pranab Mukherjee will arrive here on Tuesday on a two-day visit to West Bengal.

Jan 05, 2016, 10:00 AM IST