A tragic incident near Singtam in Sikkim resulted in a taxi plunging into the Rani river, claiming the lives of two individuals, including Rabindra Nath Paul. The family of five tourists from Kolkata, including Tapas Paul, Krishna Paul, Mira Paul, and a four-year-old girl, sustained injuries and were hospitalized in Gangtok.

CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Centre for issuing citizenship certificates in a staged drama, warning against believing PM Modi's guarantees. She accuses Modi govt of orchestrating plans affecting tribals, Adivasi lands, Kudmis, and promoting discord among backward communities. Banerjee promises to repeal CAA and NRC if the INDIA bloc wins.

95-year-old Gayatri Mukherjee from Patihal, Howrah, under Serampore Lok Sabha constituency, passed away after voting from home. She had age-related illnesses but keenly followed political news. She couldn't vote in rural and assembly polls. Minister Arup Roy expressed condolences.

Jitendra Chaudhury writes to Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindhia demanding reduced airfare on the Agartala-Kolkata route to ease financial burden on citizens.

The Election Commission of India announced the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Hooghly, covering 543 constituencies. Notable candidates include Locket Chatterjee and Rachana Banerjee from BJP and All India Trinamool Congress, respectively. Locket Chatterjee is the sitting MP for the constituency. Winners from the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Hooghly were Dr.

The EC announced the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including the Hooghly Lok Sabha elections in Phase 5 on May 20. Notable candidates like Locket Chatterjee and Rachana Banerjee from BJP and AITC are expected to be frontrunners.

12 persons, including 3 women and 3 minors, were killed by lightning in Malda and Murshidabad during a thunderstorm. Disaster management personnel were deployed for rescue operations following the tragic incident.

Four residents of Nadia died in a head-on collision between their car and a private bus on NH-116B near Daisai bus stand in Marishda. The accident caused injuries to several bus passengers and congestion on the highway. Witnesses and officials are investigating the incident, including allegations of highway expansion delays.

Sandeshkhali Police filed an FIR against five, including 2 Trinamool functionaries, after a woman reported abduction and attempted rape at gunpoint. The incident involved the wife of a civic volunteer at a bheri (fish farm). The woman, a Sandeshkhali protester, testified before a Basirhat magistrate. Criminals, allegedly instructed by local TMC functionaries, attempted to silence her.

Trinamool Congress lodged a complaint against BJP's Tamluk candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay with the Election Commission over disparaging remarks, including questioning Mamata Banerjee's integrity and alleging another candidate was bought for Rs 2,000. The comments referenced Mamata's use of Keya Seth make-up and were condemned by state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya.

Trinamool Congress lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against BJP's Tamluk candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay for misogynistic remarks towards Mamata Banerjee at a campaign rally in Chaitanyapur, East Midnapore. State finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya condemned Gangopadhyay's derogatory language. Mamata Banerjee, campaigning in Haldia, did not address the issue.