India rejects allegations of violation of human rights; cites constitutional values

PTI, OSLO: May 19, 2026 : For the second time in three days, India has categorically rejected allegations of human rights violations during ...

West Bengal ED questions IAS officer in alleged illegal sand mining case

PTI, May 20, 2026, Kolkata : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday questioned IAS officer Ansar Shaikh in connection with its probe ...

No Ebola case detected in India; Centre reviews preparedness with states

PTI, May 21, 2026, New Delhi : No case of Ebola virus disease has been detected in India and a high-level review meeting was held on Wednesd...

Suvendu rolls out 'detect delete deport' push against infiltration : Bengal hands over land to BSF

PTI, May 20, 2026, Kolkata :  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the implementation of a mechanism under whi...

Bengal govt hands over land to BSF for border fencing; CM announces action against illegal infiltration

Around 1,600 km of the total 2,200 km border with Bangladesh has already been fenced, says CM Adhikari. PTI, May 20, 2026, Kolkata : West Be...

Rs 70 crore money laundering case: ED gets Ashok Kharat’s custody till May 26

Kharat also faces multiple FIRs related to rape and sexual exploitation of women. PTI, May 20, 2026, Mumbai : A Special PMLA Court here on ...

Estonian Foreign Minister says India can play role in efforts to end Ukraine conflict

Tsahkna claimed that Russia is in a “shaky position” in its war against Ukraine and its economy has weakened. PTI, May 20, 2026, Tallinn : I...

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case: Court sends 5 accused to judicial custody, extends Khairnar’s CBI remand

The NEET (UG) 2026 exam for admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges, held on May 3, was cancelled two days later amid allegat...

State sets up two inquiry commissions on corruption, crimes against women

PTI, May 19, 2026, Kolkata: Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced the formation of two separate inquiry commissions t...

Darjeeling’s traffic nightmare returns amid peak tourist rush

Amitava Banerjee, MP, May 20, 2026, Darjeeling: Ask any Darjeeling resident what is synonymous with peak tourist season and the spontaneous ...

Allegations of brokerage surface at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital

MP,, May 20, 2026, Siliguri: Allegations of an organised brokerage racket in North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) have surfaced...

BJP leader’s ‘Rs 1 crore bounty’ remark sparks controversy

MP, May 20, 2026, Kolkata: MPost, May 20, 2026, 12:37 AM, Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh on Tuesday condemned the alleged dea...

Cattle Slaughter will be according to law : Dilip Ghosh

MP, May 20, 2026, Kolkata: State Animal Resources Development (ARD) minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday said that slaughter of cattle should be ...

TMC to launch street protests on May 21 against hawker evictions, ‘bulldozer policy’

MP, May 20, 2026, 2026, Kolkata: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday held a meeting with party MLAs and senior leaders at her Kalighat re...

West Bengal Government Mandates Virtual Meetings and Remote Work Options to Minimise Expenses

MP, May 20, 2026, Kolkata: The state government has directed all departments to maximise the use of video conferencing, virtual meetings and...

Bengal Government Approves Prosecution Sanction Against Former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh

MP, May 20, 2026, Kolkata: The Bengal government has granted sanction for the prosecution of former R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital pr...