West Bengal News
‘Phone off since October 5’: Jadavpur University student Himadri Purkait reportedly missing amid Darjeeling rains
Since torrential rainfall inundated the region, at least 28 have perished in north Bengal, while many remain missing. As of Monday, rescue operations were ongoing, with ops in landslide points and efforts to clear major roads blocked by debris.
2 min read6 Oct 2025Darjeeling rains: Mirik worst hit, Sikkim cut off, Nepal reels, 60+ dead across region; IMD warns of more rain|8 updates
As per the National Defence Response Force (NDRF), 18 people have died in Darjeeling, with 11 of those in Mirik, the worst-hit area.
3 min read6 Oct 2025Darjeeling rains: PM Modi says authorities are closely monitoring situation as heavy rains kill 14
At least 14 people died and several others went missing as incessant heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides across the Darjeeling hills in the northern part of West Bengal on Saturday
2 min read5 Oct 2025Viral videos capture situation in Kolkata as heavy rains lead to waterlogging, scenes of deluge ‘flood’ social media
Kolkata, ahead of Durga Puja, experienced massive rainfall intervening night between 22nd and 23rd September. Scenes of deluge flooded social media. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has blamed the CESC for seven deaths in the city due to electrocution.
2 min read23 Sep 2025PM Narendra Modi in Bihar, West Bengal today. What's on the agenda?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for multiple development projects worth around ₹13,000 crore in Bihar and West Bengal, including hospitals, metro services, and infrastructure aimed at boosting connectivity and public welfare ahead of upcoming elections.
2 min read22 Aug 2025ED raids 12 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra in ₹750 crore ITC scam
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 12 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Maharashtra as part of a probe into a ₹750 crore fake ITC scam.
1 min read7 Aug 2025Mamata Banerjee backs Omar Abdullah, urges Centre to ensure safety in Kashmir; plans visit after Durga Puja
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls on the Union government to enhance safety in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for secure conditions to boost tourism. Her collaborative efforts with J&K's Omar Abdullah seek to strengthen ties and promote the region's cultural and natural beauty.
2 min read10 Jul 2025Mamata Banerjee urges Amit Shah to tackle provocative social media content – ‘potential to inflame communal sentiments’
West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling for urgent measures against the rise of provocative social media content and cybercrime, which she claims exacerbate communal violence and target vulnerable communities.
2 min read3 Jul 2025Election Commission announces schedule for bye-election in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal; details
The Election Commission has announced bye-elections in four states to fill vacant Assembly seats. Polling is scheduled for June 19, followed by vote counting on June 23, as the commission implements new guidelines for a smoother electoral process.
1 min read25 May 2025Mamata Banerjee skips NITI Aayog meeting, BJP says, ‘move to go against Centre will not benefit Bengal’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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