The mysterious death of a young man near the railway tracks at old Bulbulchandi railway station in Malda has triggered tension and speculation in the area, with family members alleging that the victim was murdered. The deceased, identified as Gopal Sarkar, was found lying in bushes beside the railway line on Thursday morning under the jurisdiction of Habibpur Police Station.

In a move that signals a “back to basics” strategy for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party supremo Mamata Banerjee has reappointed veteran leader Kalyan Banerjee as the party’s Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha. The decision, announced during a high-stakes internal meeting at Mamata’s Kalighat residence on Thursday, marks a definitive shift in the party’s parliamentary management as it navigates a turbulent political landscape following the 2026 electoral setbacks.

Kolkata’s skyline witnessed a historic color change this week as the state’s most important administrative buildings were lit up in saffron for the first time. From the Assembly House to the long-vacant Writers’ Building, the new lighting serves as a symbolic end to the previous era and the start of a new chapter in Bengal’s governance

13th May | West Bengal The first session of the newly elected 18th West Bengal…

On May 11, 2026, the West Bengal government issued a high-level directive to enforce a complete crackdown on cattle smuggling and the immediate closure of all unauthorized cattle markets across the state.

12th May | kolkata Former West Bengal fire and emergency services minister Sujit Bose was…