West Bengal

June 18, 2024 5:33 PM

Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Passenger files complaint against loco and co-loco pilot of goods train

A passenger traveling on the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express that derailed on Monday after a collision with a goods train in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has filed a complaint against the loco pilot and co-loco pilot of the goods train. The passenger, identified as Chinmoy Majumdar, has alleged in her complaint that the accident occurred due to the "negligent conduct of the loco pilot and co-loco pilot." The death toll in the accident rose to 10 on Tuesday, with over 25 people reported...

June 18, 2024 10:03 AM

Kanchenjunga Express Train Mishap: Several trains cancelled and diverted

Following the Kanchenjunga Express accident that claimed eight lives and injured 25 people, several trains were cancelled while some were diverted on Tuesday, officials said. According to an official release from the Northeast Frontier Railways, five trains, including (15719) Katihar-Siliguri Intercity Express, (15720) Siliguri-Katihar Intercity Express, (12042) New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Shatabdi Express, (12041) Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Shatabdi Express and (15724) Siliguri-Jogbani Intercity Express h...

June 17, 2024 4:17 PM

Centre announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased in West Bengal train collision

The Central government has announced an enhanced ex-gratia compensation for victims in the train mishap in West Bengal's Darjeeling involving the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train and a goods train in which at least eight people were killed and over 20 people sustained injuries. Families of the deceased will be provided Rs 10 lakh each while a sum of Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 50,000 will be provided to those who sustained grievous and minor injuries respectively, said Union Railways Minister Ashwin...

June 4, 2024 4:24 PM

Lok Sabha election results: Mamata holds on to Bengal bastion, stops BJP juggernaut

Bharatiya Janata Party's Campaign strategy for Lok Saabha Polls in West Bengal failed to bring fruitful results as Trinamool Congress is leading in 30 seats in West Bengal as the counting of votes in the Lok Sabha polls is progressing, as per the Election Commission. West Bengal contributes 42 Lok Sabha seats in the 543-member Parliament. The Bharatiya Janata Party's main focus was to dislodge Mamata Banerjee from West Bengal and even targeted the TMC government over Sandeshkhali, but the trend...

June 4, 2024 2:35 PM

Lok Sabha election results: TMC leading in 31 seats in West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in 31 seats in West Bengal, according to the latest trends from the Election Commission of India. The BJP, striving to increase its presence in West Bengal by targeting the ruling TMC and its leader Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is leading in 10 seats, while Congress is leading in one seat, as per the ECI. With 42 Lok Sabha seats in the 543-member Parliament, the third-highest among Indian states and Union territories, West Bengal plays a pivotal role ...

June 3, 2024 12:36 PM

400 CAPF companies to remain in West Bengal until June 19 to curb post-poll violence

Nearly 400 companies (over 40,000 personnel) of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) will remain deployed in West Bengal until June 19 to contain post-election violence, sources said. "The ongoing deployment of 400 CAPF companies in West Bengal aims to establish area dominance, build confidence among citizens, and ensure a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state," said officials requesting anonymity. The CAPF companies in the state include personnel from the Central ...

May 27, 2024 8:25 PM

4 persons died, over 2 lakh people evacuated, airport operations resumed: WB report on Cyclone Remal

The West Bengal government on Monday released a preliminary report on cyclone Remal. Severe Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday at 22.30 hrs. between Sagar Island of South 24 Parganas & Khepupara, Bangladesh, close to Mongla port of Bangladesh, causing very heavy rainfall over coastal districts of South-24-Parganas, North-24-Parganas, Purba Medinipur and heavy rainfall over Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and Paschim Medinipur on 26th and 27th May, according to the report. Windspeed reached 120...

May 27, 2024 9:22 AM

Cyclone ‘Remal’ makes landfall on Bangladesh coast, over 8 lakh people evacuated

Severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ made landfall on Bangladesh’s coast with strong wind and heavy rainfall. The cyclone began to make landfall on the Sagar Island, West Bengal- Khepupara, Bangladesh coast (Sundarvan Coast) at midnight of Sunday and it was expected to complete crossing the coast by 06 am (BST), according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The coastal areas are experiencing heavy rainfall due to the influence of cyclonic storm Remal. Maximum sustained wind speed ...

May 27, 2024 8:44 AM

PM Modi reviews preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the preparedness for cyclone ‘Remal’ over North Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic storm caused rainfall in West Bengal and Northeastern States. PM said that the Government of India has extended full support to the State Governments and will continue to do so. In the meantime, fishermen have been advised not to venture into South Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. As per IMD forecasts, the cyclonic storm is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coas...

May 27, 2024 8:19 AM

Severe Cyclone ‘Remal’ leaves trail of destruction, to gradually weaken into Cyclonic storm today

After making landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh, severe Cyclonic storm 'Remal' would continue to move nearly northwards for some more time and then north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a Cyclonic Storm, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. The cyclone moved northwards and crossed the Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal Coasts between Sagar Islands and Khepupara close to southwest of Mongla, said IMD. "The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' ov...