Bengal
Internal rebellion hit the Bengal BJP as workers from five districts stormed the party’s Salt Lake headquarters, demanding changes to the 2026 candidate list. With protesters threatening a poll boycott over the nomination of “outsiders,” senior leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Samik Bhattacharya have headed to the capital to address the growing grassroots anger before the campaign hits full throttle.
A visit to the hospital turned fatal for a 40-year-old man who died after being trapped in a malfunctioning lift at RG Kar Medical College. As his family alleges a total lack of immediate assistance and maintenance, the incident has triggered fierce protests and a fresh debate over the crumbling infrastructure of government healthcare facilities.
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The landslides in Darjeeling have led to a heartbreaking toll of 28 lives lost, with six people still unaccounted for. Rescue efforts are actively underway, with teams diligently working to assist isolated villages and those impacted by the disaster. This catastrophe has ignited a fierce political debate between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Deep into the heart of North Kolkata lies Kumartuli, the hub of clay image makers of goddess Durga and her entourage. It is that time of the year for the Kumartuli artisans whose clay-smeared hands are at work day and night.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday struck down the transfer of the protest leader from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, relief that did not come to him alone but also to hundreds of young doctors who took to the streets in his support.
Heavy rain flooded Kolkata on September 23, 2025. This marked the highest September rainfall in 39 years and the sixth-highest in the city’s history. Between the mornings of September 22 and 23, the city saw 251.4 mm of rain. An astonishing 180 mm fell in just three hours. This heavy downpour caused widespread, severe waterlogging, leaving some areas underwater from knee to waist for up to 10 hours
Kolkata, India. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directly blamed the private utility CESC Ltd for the tragic death of seven people in Kolkata from electrocution. The victims died after touching exposed electrical wires that were submerged in floodwaters following heavy rain overnight.
It is autumn in Bengal now, and the unmistakable beat of Durga Puja. The fragrance of shiuli blooms wafts through the air, dhaak beats ring out in narrow streets, and artisans put the finishing touches to idols.
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