Former government bus driver Minar Mondal was arrested after the seizure of ₹28.5 crore from his residence. He is a relative of Tulu Mondal, who is an alleged close associate of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal.  On the other hand, ED conducted raids on premises linked to an illegal coal mining network

₹28.5 Crore in Cash & Gold Bars Seized from Ex-Government Bus Driver's Home in West Bengal

A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after the unveiling of a statue of legendary Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar. The statue, inaugurated on the actor's death anniversary, has drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many claiming it bears little resemblance to the iconic superstar.

The issue quickly turned political as opposition leaders and even voices within the Trinamool Congress questioned the quality of the statue, calling for it to be replaced. The controversy comes at a crucial time for the Trinamool Congress, which is grappling with internal divisions following a major party split.

Uttam Kumar Statue Sparks Political Storm in Bengal | Mamata Banerjee Faces Fresh TMC Crisis

Bangladeshi-born author Taslima Nasrin is set to return to Kolkata nearly 18 years after she was forced to leave the city following violent protests in 2007. The internationally acclaimed writer will participate in an event focused on secularism, freedom of expression, and resistance against religious fundamentalism. The program, organized by secular and rationalist groups in West Bengal, will provide Nasrin an opportunity to present her literary work and discuss issues related to free speech and women's rights. Taslima Nasrin has lived in exile across Europe and the United States after facing threats in both Bangladesh and India over her writings, including her controversial novel Lajja

Taslima Nasrin to return to Kolkata after nearly two decades | Free speech debate rekindled

Another junior doctor, who was observing a fast-unto-death in protest over the rape and murder of a woman medic at R G Kar Medical College was rushed to a hospital on Saturday evening after his health condition deteriorated, an official said.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Third medic hospitalised as 'fast-unto-death' protest continues

Heavy rain led to waterlogging on the runway of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in the Indian city of Kolkata, West Bengal. The downpour, driven by a low-pressure area turning into a deep depression, affected Kolkata and nearby districts on Saturday (Aug 3).

India: Kolkata airport waterlogged after heavy rains, IMD issues alerts for West Bengal

Doctors in the Indian state of West Bengal successfully performed surgery to remove the screw of a woman’s nose pin that had lodged into her lungs. The 35-year-old victim, Varsha, had accidentally inhaled the screw of her nose pin that she had been wearing since her wedding "16-17 years back".

‘Extremely rare case’: Indian doctor removes nose pin screw from woman’s lung 

At a time when the entire world was battling the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha, West Bengal and parts of Bangladesh were dealt with a massive blow in the form of cyclone Amphan.

'Unbelievable effort' - BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hails Kolkata Police as restoration process begins in West Bengal after cyclone Amphan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kolkata for two days on January 11 and 12 where he will be taking part in various programs. In a series of tweets today, the Office of the Prime Minister of India (PMO) said, "Prime Minister Modi will visit Kolkata on 11th and 12th January 2020.

PM Narendra Modi to take part in various programs during his Kolkata visit

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₹28.5 Crore in Cash & Gold Bars Seized from Ex-Government Bus Driver's Home in West Bengal

Uttam Kumar Statue Sparks Political Storm in Bengal | Mamata Banerjee Faces Fresh TMC Crisis

Taslima Nasrin to return to Kolkata after nearly two decades | Free speech debate rekindled

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Third medic hospitalised as 'fast-unto-death' protest continues

India: Kolkata airport waterlogged after heavy rains, IMD issues alerts for West Bengal

‘Extremely rare case’: Indian doctor removes nose pin screw from woman’s lung

'Unbelievable effort' - BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hails Kolkata Police as restoration process begins in West Bengal after cyclone Amphan

PM Narendra Modi to take part in various programs during his Kolkata visit

PM Narendra Modi to take part in various programs during his Kolkata visit