North 24 Parganas

Politics

Mamata says anyone who helps foil communal violence will be rewarded with a govt job

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims the administration had definite proof of the BJP and the RSS' involvement in communal clashes in the state

1 min read5 Mar 2018
Politics

BJP changes candidate for Noapara bypoll in West Bengal

The BJP had originally nominated Manju Basu, a former Trinamool Congress legislator for the Noapara bypoll, but she declined to fight

1 min read9 Jan 2018
Politics

Mamata threatens to dissolve Bengal civic bodies if they fail to fight dengue menace

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reiterates that dengue hasn't reached an epidemic stage yet, and people must not panic

1 min read30 Oct 2017
Politics

Charges framed against BJP spokesperson for stoking communal unrest

The police has started criminal proceedings against BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for sharing fake images of rioting to incite communal unrest in North 24 Parganas district

1 min read10 Jul 2017
Politics

At least three killed as tensions spiral out of control in Darjeeling

Key officials admitted to the use of firearms on Friday evening. The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha claimed at least four persons died in firing by security forces.

2 min read8 Jul 2017
Politics

Riots in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, Centre rushes paramilitary forces

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says the clashes between members of two communities broke out in Baduria in Basirhat sub-division in North 24 Parganas

1 min read5 Jul 2017
Money

Expanding residential footprint

North 24 Parganas is estimated to account for about 45% of the total upcoming supply in Kolkata

1 min read5 Jul 2015
Politics

Tough time for West Bengal jute mills despite political support

Mill owners under pressure from politicians, especially from Trinamool Congress, to restart production

2 min read24 Mar 2014
Money

Expanding residential footprint: North 24 Parganas

Residential real estate here has been driven by IT and IT-es professionals from Rajarhat.

1 min read25 Jul 2013