Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Bengal

Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Droupadi Murmu keeps everyone guessing

Now, the West Bengal CM, who played a key role in bring the Opposition parties together, softened her stand on the NDA nominee

The Hindu

West Bengal: Raja — the longest surviving tiger in India — dies

JALPAIGURI: On Monday, the oldest surviving Royal Bengal Tiger in the country in recent times died in the wee hours, leaving everyone in a state of mourning.

The Times of India

I still have much more to offer to cricket, says Laxmi Ratan Shukla

KOLKATA: While not ruling out a comeback to the political crease, India all-rounder-turned-minister-turned coach Lakshmi Ratan Shukla said he decided to return to the cricketing greens as he had much more to offer to the gentleman's game, the first love of his life.

The Times of India

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

West Bengal: Slight dip in fresh Covid cases, positivity at 17%

KOLKATA: The state reported a dip in fresh Covid-19 cases on Sunday. Even as the downslide was by a narrow margin - only six cases - this was the first time the Covid graph saw a drop in a week. The overall positivity rate for the state, however, went up…

The Times of India

Work on new building starts after West Bengal govt acquires school where CM Mamata Banerjee once taught

KOLKATA: The Bengal government has commenced work on rebuilding a primary school for underprivileged children in Bhowanipore, where a young Mamata Banerjee had taught for a while after her father passed away. The state government, which acquired the plot, has also decided to turn the school into an English-medium Higher…

The Times of India

West Bengal: Eid al-Adha prayers seek peace, harmony for all

KOLKATA: Peace remained a constant theme in the Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday. Thousands offered prayers in various parts of the state with one of the biggest congregations being held on Red Road in the morning.

The Times of India

Babul Supriyo appointed TMC national spokesperson

Supriyo's appointment part of the strategy to expand base outside Bengal, says a TMC leader

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Amarnath flash floods | Control room opened, assistance assured, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said a control room — 033-22143526 — has been opened at the State Secretariat Nabanna.

The Hindu

West Bengal: BMC starts fever survey to check dengue

KOLKATA: Bengal chief secretary H K Dwivedi held a meeting on Friday on ways to control dengue and asked local bodies to conduct door-to-door campaign and spread awareness.

The Times of India

West Bengal: Youth in hospital with suspected monkeypox

KOLKATA: Bengal reported the first case of suspected monkeypox on Friday.

The Times of India

Just 155 fined in a month, mask rule goes for a toss at Kolkata airport

KOLKATA: A month on, there is least regard for the DGCA-enforced mask mandate at Kolkata airport — be it on part of passengers or airport and airline employees — although Bengal witnessed close to 3,000-odd cases in a day and three deaths on Friday. Kolkata airport rolled out a fine…

The Times of India

'Radiant Citadel' writer reveals the ancient secrets behind her D&D adventure

Writer Mimi Mondal reveals how ancient Bengali cultures inspired her Radiant Citadel adventure “In the Mists of Manivarsha.”

Inverse

Dilip Ghosh's derogatory comments on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee triggers row; TMC seeks action against BJP leader

During an interaction at a conclave, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh had allegedly made some derogatory remarks about Ms. Banerjee’s family.

The Hindu

Assamese Muslims recognised as a distinct indigenous community

The move distinguishes them from the Bengali-speaking Muslims who migrated from present-day Bangladesh

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

First 5 July days account for 80% of entire June West Bengal Covid count

KOLKATA: The cumulative number of infections recorded in Bengal in the first five days of July alone has crossed 80% of the total recorded throughout the entire month of June, even as the number of fresh Covid cases recorded on Tuesday - 1,973 - was short of the 2,000 mark…

The Times of India

As Kolkata gets ready for Durga Puja, Muslims participate with gusto in inclusive festival

KOLKATA: At a time when the country is grappling with polarisation and divisions in society, Durga Puja in Bengal has remained a shining example of syncretism and communal harmony. In the city’s Muslim-dominated areas, Durga Puja is organised and celebrated by Muslims with as much enthusiasm as in Hindu-majority neighbourhoods.…

The Times of India

ISL: Hira Mondal signs two-year deal with Bengaluru FC

BENGALURU: Bengaluru FC on Tuesday announced the signing of full-back Hira Mondal on a two-year deal that will run until the end of the 2023-24 season.

The Hindu

The karigar goes remote: on S24 Parganas’ embroidered creations

Bengaluru-based S24 Parganas employs aari and zardozi hand embroiderers from the West Bengal district of the same name to craft statement tops, dresses and jackets

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

Rain hits Bagdogra flight operations, tourists suffer

KOLKATA: Flight movement between Kolkata and Bagdogra suffered for the second day in a row as heavy rain and poor visibility in north Bengal prevented flights to land and take off from Bagdogra before 1pm, forcing seven cancellations and 22 delayed departures and arrivals.

The Times of India

West Bengal: New Covid cases cross 1,000 mark since February

KOLKATA: The Covid graph in Bengal continues to rise unabated with daily positive cases reaching the four-digit figure on Wednesday after almost five months. The positivity rate, too, spiked above 10% for the first time in more than five months. On Wednesday, the state logged 1,424 new Covid cases and…

The Times of India

Omicron's BA.5 variant driving case spike in Bengal, shows test on samples

KOLKATA: The Omicron sub-variant BA.5 has been found predominantly in samples sequenced in Bengal. Health officials say this sub-lineage of Omicron is gradually replacing the BA.2 variant that caused the massive third wave surge in the beginning of the year. Experts believe the current spike in cases in the state…

The Times of India

#Timesspecialedit: Decoding the glorious Benarasi sari

Among the various saris from different regions of India, Benarasi saris hold a special place because of their grandeur and opulence. They are made of the finest silk threads known to us. During the olden times, Benarasi saris were made of real gold and silver thread and therefore they used…

The Times of India

Making of Champions: Structural changes in MP cricket that led to Ranji Trophy triumph

BENGALURU: Minutes after Madhya Pradesh won the Ranji Trophy, a tweet by India cricketer Dinesh Karthik went viral.

The Times of India

Bengal rowing team makes it to finals

KOLKATA: The Bengal rowing team has reached the finals at eight events in the inter-state challengers and sub junior national championships currently underway at Dal Lake in Srinagar. The team will compete in the finals on Saturday.

The Times of India

Calcutta high court seeks funds report from state, SLSA in 6 weeks

KOLKATA: Calcutta High Court has directed the Bengal government and State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) to file a report within six weeks on funds.

1 … 28 29 30 31

People

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

Biswanath Chakraborty

10 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.