The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Record one crore pilgrims at Ganga Sagar Mela: West Bengal Government

The West Bengal Government on January 15 claimed that pilgrims visiting the Ganga Sagar Mela this year have surpassed all the previous records with about one crore pilgrims visiting the Sagar Island till 3 p.m. on January 15.

The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

65 lakh pilgrims visit Ganga Sagar Mela says W.B. govt

Over 6.5 million pilgrims visit Sagar island for holy dip, as West Bengal promotes religious tourism.

The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

Rising sea, shrinking sands erode flair of the famed Ganga Sagar Mela

Rising sea level and erosion of the beach in front of the Kapil Muni temple on the Sagar Island are turning out to be an eyesore for the Ganga Sagar Mela as the West Bengal government is desperately seeking a ‘National Fair’ status to the annual religious congregation.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Convinced with explanation given by officials about delay in arresting Shahjahan Sheikh: West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose on January 12 said he was “convinced” by the explanation given by senior State government officials on the delay in arresting TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh for the attack on Enforcement Directorate officers during a raid.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

ED searches residences of Trinamool Minister, leaders

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose, TMC MLA Tapas Roy and former North Dumdum Municipality chairman Subodh Chakraborty in connection with its probe into the irregularities in recruitments in civic bodies.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Mamata asks PM to officially list Bengali as ‘classical language’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requests Prime Minister Narendra Modi to officially recognize Bengali as a classical language.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

‘One nation, one election’ not acceptable, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee expressed her reservations about the ‘one nation, one election’ idea and said it was an attempt to bring in a presidential form of government.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

'One Nation, One Election' is not acceptable: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the 'One Nation, One Election' idea is not practically feasible going by India's federal structure. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 11, 2024

2024 Lok Sabha polls | Trinamool, Congress spar over seat-sharing in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress willing to concede only two seats in West Bengal for Congress in upcoming Lok Sabha election.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Acting Director of ED reaches Kolkata in wake of attacks on agency teams

ED assault case| The ED chief, who landed in Kolkata at midnight, is also expected to meet the injured officials along with senior officials of the agency’s Kolkata-based regional office on Tuesday, the sources said.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024