West Bengal

October 24, 2024 11:34 PM

Cyclone Dana set to make landfall between Odisha and West Bengal as evacuations continue

In anticipation of Cyclone Dana, the West Bengal government has evacuated over 159,000 residents and relocated more than 83,000 individuals to relief camps as the storm is expected to make landfall by midnight on Thursday. According to official reports, the state has implemented extensive evacuation measures, establishing safe zones for fishing trawlers at Mohana in Digha, located in Purba Medinipur district. A control room in Howrah is actively monitoring the evolving situation ahead of the cy...

October 7, 2024 2:57 PM

पश्चिम बंगाल के बीरभूम की कोयला खदान में विस्फोट, पांच मजदूरों की मौत, कई गंभीर रूप से घायल

पश्चिम बंगाल के बीरभूम जिले के खयाराशोल ब्लॉक के अंतर्गत लोकपुर थाना क्षेत्र के भादुलिया गांव में सोमवार को एक कोयला खदान में भीषण हादसा हाे गया। गंगारामचक माइनिंग प्राइवेट लिमिटेड (जीएमपी...

September 30, 2024 9:30 AM

West Bengal: Protesting junior doctors say, “We haven’t seen any action on our demands”

Junior doctors who have been on protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have said they haven't seen any action on the directives given by the Chief Secretary as per their demands. "Our agitation so far centred around only one agenda, and that was justice for Abhaya. It has been 10 days since we met with the Chief Secretary concerning our safety and security in hospitals, but we haven't seen any action on the directives given by t...

September 20, 2024 10:33 AM

Striking doctors set to resume essential services

Striking junior doctors in West Bengal agreed to resume essential services, in a partial resumption of medical facilities, but they will continue their strike over the rape and murder of a colleague over a month ago. The rape and murder of the 31-year-old female doctor in West Bengal in August set off a wave of protests by doctors demanding greater workplace safety for women and justice for their slain colleague, prompting Supreme Court to create a hospital safety task force. The junior doctor...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

Striking Indian doctors want demands met before returning to work

Junior doctors in India's state of West Bengal vowed on Tuesday to keep up a protest strike over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor unless their demands were met, flouting a Supreme Court deadline. Hundreds of doctors are demanding better security at hospitals and justice for the woman, found dead on Aug. 9 in a classroom at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the state's capital. The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front said it would "consider" the court's order only if it...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

West Bengal Legislative Assembly passes Aparajita anti-rape bill

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024,'. The bill was introduced in response to the recent tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital on August 9. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, speaking in support of the bill, emphasized its importance in safeguarding the dignity of women in the state. She voiced her concerns over...

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

“Unity in diversity”: BSF takes out ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally in West Bengal’s Krishnanagar

The Border Security Force (BSF) organized a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally in Krishnanagar, West Bengal on Wednesday. The event, held just days before India's 78th Independence Day, aims to promote national unity and encourage citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes. BSF Deputy Inspector General Sanjay Kumar, speaking to reporters, emphasized the importance of the initiative. "We want every citizen to feel proud of their country and display the national flag on their house," Kumar sai...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

BSF engages border villages to fortify security along India-Bangladesh border

In wake of the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Border Security Force (BSF) is ramping up efforts to secure the India-Bangladesh border. The Border Security Force (BSF) is ramping up efforts to secure the India-Bangladesh border. To gain local support for enhanced security measures and combat illegal activities, the BSF is conducting "village coordination meetings" in border communities. Tasked with safeguarding the 4,0...

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

Bangladeshi smuggler killed in self-defence by BSF jawan in West Bengal

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan fatally shot a Bangladeshi smuggler in self-defence during a confrontation along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda district. The incident took place during the night of August 11-12, when a group of smugglers armed with sharp weapons attacked BSF troops stationed at the Chandnichak Border Outpost. The deceased smuggler, identified as Abdullah from Rishipara village in Bangladesh's Chapainawabganj district, had illegally crossed the border to...

September 16, 2024 6:10 PM

Assembly by-polls begin in 13 seats across 7 states

Polling for the Assembly by-polls has started for 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states- Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. The polling process that started at 7 am will conclude at 6 pm. Assembly by-polls are being held in West Bengal's Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda, and Maniktala; Badrinath and Manglaur in Uttarakhand; Jalandhar West in Punjab; Dehra, Hamirpur, and Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh; Rupauli in Bihar; ...