Kolkata: Complaint filed against 'Kesari Chapter 2' for distorting history
The Hindi film Kesari Chapter 2, which was recently released on JioHotstar, has landed in controversy after a police complaint was filed against it in West Bengal.
WBUHS Result 2025 Released at wbuhs.ac.in Direct Link to Download UG and PG Course Result
WBUHS Result 2025: West Bengal University of Health Sciences Result 2025 has been released on wbuhs.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.D.S, BAMS, M.Phil and MD UG and PG Course Results Online.
India's three-language policy, envisioned to promote multilingualism and national unity, faces challenges in implementation. Underfunding and a lack of qualified teachers plague the system, particularly for the 'third language' option. States like West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra struggle with teacher recruitment, student engagement, and integrating local languages into the curriculum.
West Bengals new UG admission 2025: Portal to cover 460 colleges across 17 universities launched
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu launched a centralised admission portal for undergraduate courses in 460 state-run and state-aided colleges. Starting June 18, students can apply with up to 25 choices, aided by a chatbot named 'Veena'. The initiative aims for transparency, avoiding past irregularities, while autonomous colleges and minority institutions are excluded.
The Calcutta High Court commuted the death penalty of Suresh Paswan, convicted in 2019 for the 2013 rape and murder of a toddler in Kidderpore, to life imprisonment without remission for 50 years. The court cited that the crime didn't qualify as 'rarest of rare' and considered Paswan's 'mild mental disability' and socio-economic background.
Elderly couple, son found hanging in Kolkata home; suicide pact suspected amid financial distress
In Kolkata's Kasba area, a family of three, including an elderly couple and their son, were discovered deceased in their apartment, with authorities suspecting suicide. A note found at the scene stated no one was responsible for their actions, hinting at financial struggles. Neighbors reported the family had moved in recently and faced economic hardship, exacerbated by the pandemic.
Pocket fires smoulder, KMC starts Kidderpore traders rehab process
Tech snag found during refuelling pit stop, Air India Boeing grounded
Kol prof on 1K-km road trip to escape war-ravaged Tehran
90% plaints against private hosps this yr about billing
Blackstone buys South City Mall, Colombo project for 3,250 crore
UG admission portal opens at 10 am today to fill 9 lakh seats
Sukanta apologises for hurling slipper at Sikh CISF officer
Delhi trader kidnapped in Bengal, rescued with cabby help
Mamata Banerjee's new OBC list also hits high court hurdle
The Calcutta High Court has temporarily suspended the West Bengal government's revised OBC list, which included 140 sub-groups, citing procedural irregularities under the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. This decision halts the implementation of the new list and related orders until July 31, pending a Supreme Court hearing.
Low Pressure Areas Likely To Trigger Heavy Rains In Gujarat And West Bengal; IMD Issues Red Alert! MSN
Toothbrush extracted from 37-yr-olds stomach
Sex assault on sister: Girl gets dad arrested
Accident videos to promote road safety
West Bengal: Kaliganj by-poll to see several firsts
In a first for West Bengal's Kaliganj by-poll, innovative measures like mobile phone deposit in jute bags, live webcasting, and enhanced monitoring will be implemented. These steps aim to improve transparency and security during the election process. If successful, these initiatives will be replicated in the 2026 assembly polls, marking a significant advancement in election management.
West Bengal Assembly passes Bill on transparency in medical costs in private facilities
The Bill aims to regulate the licensing process of clinical establishments, increase transparency in functioning, ensure adherence to rates, and mandate electronic medical record-keeping
Fire at Kolkata market man-made, says Suvendu Adhikari
The West Bengal government has refuted allegations made by the Opposition with Minister Sujit Bose saying that some people are trying to spread rumours
Calcutta HC halts West Bengals new OBC list notification until July 31
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued an interim stay on the West Bengal governments notification of a new Other Backward Class (OBC) list, which includes 140 newly sub-classified groups. The order, passed by a division bench of Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Rajasekhar Mantha, will remain in effect until July 31.Calcutta High Court Halts West Bengals New OBC List Notification Until July 31
Twin low-pressure areas rev up monsoon to full throttle yet again
Numerical model predictions favour formation of a fresh monsoon depression over West Bengal in next 10 days
NIA chargesheet against four more accused involved in mob attack on BJP leader in West Bengal
The NIA has charged four more individuals in connection with the mob attack on BJP leader Priyangu Pandey in West Bengal last year. These individuals are accused of criminal conspiracy, involving explosives and firearms, during the attack near the Anglo Indian Jute Mill.
Low Pressure Areas Likely To Trigger Heavy Rains In Gujarat And West Bengal; IMD Issues Red Alert!
The low pressure areas are expected to trigger heavy rainfall in Saurashtra, Kutch and other parts of Gujarat, as well as Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand.
Monsoon advances into south Bengal, forecast for heavy rain over next few days
Monsoon arrives in West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall across the state. A low-pressure area forms over Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal. Fishermen are advised against venturing into the sea. Southern districts will experience heavy rainfall. Northern districts are also likely to witness heavy rain. Uluberia received the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Study finds low birth weight from 4 states makes up half of India's cases
An analysis of the National Family Health Survey reveals that low birth weight cases in India have decreased from 26% in 1993 to 18% in 2021. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal account for nearly half of the nation's cases.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Notification PDF: Apply Online Link @westbengalssc.com
WB SLST Application Link Active @westbengalssc.com. Candidates can apply for the WB SLST Assistant Teacher post from 16th June 2025 to 14th July 2025. The West Bengal School Service Commission has released the WB SLST Notification 2025, announcing 35726 vacancies for the WB Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025. The vacancies are for Assistant Teachers of classes [] The post WBSSC SLST 2025 Notification PDF: Apply Online Link @westbengalssc.com appeared first on Testbook Blog .
Noise, phones & popcorn: How dipping theatre etiquette is driving Kolkatas cinephiles home
Martin Scorsese's frustration with cinema etiquette has sparked a debate in Kolkata about the changing movie-watching experience. Film enthusiasts are increasingly opting for home viewing due to disturbances like phone usage, loud conversations, and disrespectful behavior during screenings.
In Bengal BJP, The race between Majumdar and Adhikari is on to Emerge as CM Candidate
By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Engaged that it is in intra-party squabbles, West Bengal unit of BJP leadership does not appear to be in a mood to pull up its socks for 2026 Assembly elections. Things came to a head during Union home minister Amit Shahs trip to the state on May 31 and June 1 after BJP leaders claimed closer proximity to him while organisational issues remained unattended. . The BJP is yet to announce its chief ministerial candidate [] The post In Bengal BJP, The race between Majumdar and Adhikari is on to Emerge as CM Candidate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Salmanpara-ni gitcham MLA agilsakko watanga
AMPATI: Salmanpara constituency-ni gitcham MLA Samarendro S Sangma, Robibar salo, Nogorpara songo donggipa uni noko agilsakko watangaha. Bilsi 97 onge janggi tanganggipa Samarendro S Sangma, Garo Hills-o gitchambatsranggipa dilgiparangoni saksa onge, Meghalaya adokko manna skang aro manani jamanba adokna dingtang dingtang gadangrango dangdike onangaha. Ua, 1928 bilsini December 28 tariko, West Bengal adokni Cooch Behar-o [] The post Salmanpara-ni gitcham MLA agilsakko watanga appeared first on The Shillong Times .
West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Registration Begins Today, Apply Here
WBSSC SLST 2025: A total of 35,726 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Teacher.
Chaos erupts in Bengal Assembly as BJP walks out over CM Mamata's fake social media comments
West Bengal assembly witnessed significant disruption during Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's address, leading to a BJP walkout protesting against her remarks on social media. Banerjee predicted BJP's defeat in the upcoming polls, while opposition members accused her of personal attacks.
West Bengal assembly rocked by BJP walkout over education crisis
BJP politicians in the West Bengal Assembly walked out in protest. This happened after the Speaker, Biman Banerjee, wouldn`t allow them to discuss the problems with the state`s school education system. The BJP wanted to talk about how the Supreme Court recently cancelled almost 26,000 school jobs due to unfair practices
BJP labelling Bengali-speaking Indian citizens as Bangladeshis, alleges Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by labelling even valid document holders as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. While addressing the assembly, she also charged the BJP with depriving those people of the right to earn their livelihood, triggering protests from []
From Vaastu to AI, Asutosh College launches 25 courses to boost employability
Skill-oriented certificate programmes open to students across West Bengal; offered in blended mode by college faculty
WBUHS Result 2025 Released at wbuhs.ac.in Direct Link to Download 1st and 5th Semester Result
WBUHS Result 2025: West Bengal University of Health Sciences Result 2025 has been released on wbuhs.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Sc 1st and 5th Semester Results Online.
WB ANM GNM Exam Date 2025 Out wbjeeb.in Check Exam Date Here
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has released the WB ANM GNM. Students can access their WBJEEB Result 2025 using their registration number through the direct link here.
BJP labelling Bengali-speaking Indians in BJP-ruled states as Bangladeshi: CM Mamata in Assembly
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by labelling even valid document holders as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Trouble started during the question hour in the Assembly when the CM accused the saffron party of carrying out a witch-hunt against Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. You must be ashamed that you are labelling bona fide Indian citizens as Bangladeshis just because of the language they speak. One should feel proud to speak in Bengali, as well as Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi. If you ask me, I can speak in all these languages, Banerjee said. On one hand, you are branding Indians as Bangladeshis for their spoken word, and on the other, you are depriving these people, who hold voter ID, PAN, and Aadhaar cards, of the right to earn their livelihood in your states, she added. Her remarks triggered an uproar from BJP legislators, who stood up in protest and shouted slogans. However, the Chief Minister continued her speech undeterred. Accusing the Centre of blocking central funds due to the state, the CM said despite the BJP's step-motherly treatment, the state has laid 69,000 km of roads under Pathashree and initiated Awas Yojana with Rs 11,000 crore. Bengal has topped road and rural housing project rankings five times in a row, she added. She claimed that despite the financial crunch, people in the state were getting 50 days of employment on average, and that her government had created 1.5 crore mandays under various schemes. While on one hand you deprive the poor people of Bengal, on the other, the procession of deaths in various mishaps continues in your states, she said. Banerjee asserted that her government was working to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Castes (26 per cent), Scheduled Tribes (6 per cent), backward castes, and Muslims (30 per cent), in line with the Supreme Court and High Court directives on social welfare. None can derail our path or stop us from realising our dreams, she asserted. Meanwhile, the BJP MLAs staged a walkout after the Speaker, Biman Banerjee refused to admit an adjournment motion over the crisis in the education sector linked to the SSC scam, citing that the matter is sub-judice. During the uproar, the Speaker suspended BJP MLA Manoj Orao for the day for breach of discipline and cautioned BJP chief whip Shankar Ghosh for his conduct. All 40 BJP MLAs exited the House carrying potted tulsi plants in a symbolic protest. As the opposition benches fell empty, Banerjee said, They only want to use bad words and hurl baseless accusations. Will they now decide what one should wear, eat, or even which footwear to use? Will they impose diktats? she asked. Referring to BJP slogans branding her government as corrupt, Banerjee said, I don't accept the Rs 1.5 lakh pension allotted to me as a former MP. Will they teach me ethics and honesty? Mark my words, BJP will be reduced to zero in the next Assembly elections. People have rejected your politics, she added. In a veiled dig at state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, Banerjee referred to a recent controversy where a Sikh police officer was allegedly attacked. There is a half-central minister who is in love with chappals (slipper). Why don't they (BJP) open chappal shops?, she said.
Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre, BJP-led states of targeting Bengali speakers, stalling funds
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Central government and BJP-ruled states of targeting Bengali speakers by falsely labeling them as Bangladeshis, despite valid documents. She criticized the Centre for withholding funds for key schemes like MGNREGA, alleging political motivation.
Falguni Dey, a professor from Kolkata, is stranded in Tehran amidst escalating tensions and missile strikes. He is facing a dire situation with limited funds and is seeking assistance from the Indian Embassy. Dey is exploring alternative routes, including land and sea, to escape the conflict zone as the situation worsens with each passing day.
WB Centralised Admission Portal to be activated on June 17
West Bengal's centralised admission portal (WBCAP) for undergraduate courses will launch on June 17, following delays due to pending OBC reservation issues. Students can apply to 16 universities and 461 colleges through a single portal, choosing from 7,217 programmes. This centralised system aims to streamline admissions and ensure transparency for applicants across the state.
Bike taxis to go off Bengaluru roads from today
BENGALURU: The ban on bike taxis will come into effect on Monday, following a Karnataka High Court directive that such services cease operations after June 15. On Sunday, the Bike Taxi Association wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, urging their intervention to protect the livelihoods of gig workers affected by the ban. The association stated that over one lakh gig workers across Karnataka, including many in Bengaluru, will lose their right to earn a livelihood due to the blanket ban. In its appeal, the association said, Our request is simple: dont ban us overnight. Talk to us. Help us find a way so that passengers can travel safely, rules are followed, and our families can survive. If there are real issues, let us solve them together -- do not ignore our voice. However, sources in the transport department confirmed that enforcement of the ban will commence from Monday. The decision has upset those who were dependent on bike taxis. Many stated that the government should reconsider the ban, citing the affordability and convenience of bike taxis, especially in the context of Bengalurus lack of first- and last-mile connectivity. Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Aarin Capital and a vocal supporter of bike taxis, took to X to appeal to Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Minister DK Shivakumar, please allow bike taxis in Bengaluru. They are huge jobs, and a very useful service for citizens. Our Metro is way behind schedule, bus service inadequate, we cannot have more using personal vehicles. Bike taxis reduce vehicles. Please intervene, please allow. No plan to frame bike taxi policy, says Karnataka transport department The crucial role of bike taxis in enabling first- and last-mile connectivity in urban areas like Bengaluru was underscored in a report by Aapti Institute, a research organisation. The report, based on a roundtable held on May 7, urged the state to introduce a balanced regulatory framework, drawing inputs from legal experts, researchers, aggregators and driver representatives. With over 1.5 lakh riders relying on bike taxis for income across the state, the report warned that a blanket ban could jeopardise livelihoods, especially for migrants, students, part-time workers and women. The absence of legal recognition has also deprived these workers of essential protections, including insurance and grievance redressal mechanisms. The report recommended legal recognition through structured, flexible permit systems, phased implementation for compliance, and clear aggregator accountability, including insurance mandates, data-sharing protocols, and safety standards. It also called for integrating bike taxis into the states broader mobility strategy, referencing successful models from West Bengal and Assam. Rapido, one of the major bike taxi platforms, stated in a press release on Sunday: We respect the Karnataka High Court directive and remain committed to working with the government to create a sustainable framework that protects gig workers and ensures safe, affordable mobility for millions relying on bike taxis across the state. Took policy decision not to frame rules allowing bike taxis, Karnataka govt tells HC
WBJEE 2025 results to be declared soon: Here's how to download scorecard
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2025 results are coming soon. The results will likely be out by June 22. Candidates can download their rank cards from the official website. The WBJEE board released the answer key earlier. Students could also raise objections. The final answer key and results will be released after reviewing these objections.
Two cyclonic circulations are poised to bring showers to Bengal's coastal districts starting Monday, with widespread rain expected across south Bengal and Kolkata from Tuesday. The Met office anticipates that if the rain persists due to these circulations, monsoon currents are likely to reach south Bengal within the next three days, potentially ushering in the monsoon.
For the 2025 undergraduate admissions, the Centralised Admission Portal (CAP) will implement a phased course selection process. Applicants can choose up to 25 course combinations, but initially, only 10 preferences can be locked. The remaining choices will appear one at a time to encourage thoughtful decision-making and reduce errors, based on analysis of 2024 admission data.
IHFI holds AGBM, launches NSPO in Leh
Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, June 15: The Ice Hockey Federation of India (IHFI) held its Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) and officially launched its recognition as a National Sports Promotion Organisation (NSPO) at a grand ceremony in Leh. The event was presided over by Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, President of IHFI and former MP from Ladakh. Representatives from affiliated state associations including Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Ladakh attended the AGBM. The meeting passed key resolutions, [] The post IHFI holds AGBM, launches NSPO in Leh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No dip in air-travel numbers after crash, industry relieved
Five G+6 towers on AAI radar again after Gujarat tragedy
16-year-old boy goes for swim at Lake with two friends, drowns
3 on bike snatch morning walkers gold chain, 1 held
3 Bengal residents pushed into Bangladesh by BSF, repatriated
Lake regulars raise questions on absence of lifeguard at pool, lack of maintenance
From churches to temples & gurdwaras, city prays for crash victims
West Bengal: Fear lingers in Maheshtala amid return to fragile normalcy after violence
Maheshtala faces lingering fear after communal violence. Normalcy returns slowly amid police presence. The unrest stemmed from a dispute over a Tulsi Manch. Authorities transferred two police officials following the incident. Shops are reopening, but schools remain largely empty. Locals express concern about potential future violence. BJP calls for Hindu unity after the incident.
Three West Bengal residents pushed into Bangladesh by BSF, return after State govt.s intervention
Trinamool Congress MP Samirul Islam says that when the workers were picked up by the police in Mumbai, all necessary documents were provided by the State government
BSF jawan kills senior after heated argument at camp in West Bengals Murshidabad
Constable Shivam Kumar Mishra fatally shot his senior, Head Constable Ratan Singh Shekhawat, using his service rifle after a heated argument
Air India Express Kolkata-Hindon Flight Delayed, Plane On Runway For An Hour
An Air India Express flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in West Bengal to Uttar Pradesh's Hindon Airport was delayed today due to a technical fault identified shortly before takeoff.
Air India Express Flight To Kolkata Delayed, Plane On Runway For An Hour
An Air India Express flight from Hindon Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad to West Bengal's Kolkata was delayed today due to a technical fault identified shortly before takeoff.
BSF jawan shoots dead senior after heated argument at West Bengal camp
KOLKATA: A BSF jawan allegedly shot dead his senior following an argument at a camp in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, officials said Sunday. The incident took place around 10.30 pm on Saturday at the Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Dhuliyan, they said. Constable Shivam Kumar Mishra fatally shot his senior, Head Constable Ratan Singh Shekhawat, using his service rifle after a heated argument. The accused constable has been apprehended, the officials said. The two troopers were stationed in a BSF unit that was deployed in the area following the recent communal clashes in Murshidabad , they said. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by the BSF, and the exact reasons behind the incident are being ascertained, the officials said. Shekhawat, 56, joined the BSF in 1989 and was posted in the 119 Battalion of the force. He hailed from Jaipur in Rajasthan and is survived by his wife, a daughter, and a son. The accused also belonged to the same battalion, the officials said.
BHOPAL/ LUCKNOW: Ujala Yadav, a young student in Holipur (Inamipur) village in Ghazipur districts Saidpur area, has claimed that she met Raja Raghuvanshis wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, outside the Varanasi railway station and later at the bus terminal in Varanasi on May 8 night. Raja's wife, Sonam, now in Meghalaya police custody, had surrendered in Uttar Pradeshs Ghazipur, after remaining in hiding for 17 days. Ujala recalled that Sonam was accompanied by two young men outside the Varanasi railway station, where she came across her and enquired about the next train to Gorakhpur. It was around 10 pm that she enquired about the train to Gorakhpur, I told her that it was at 3 am, so she could even take a bus to Gorakhpur from the nearby inter-state bus terminal (ISBT), claimed Ujala. She further said how Sonam came and enquired about the bus to Gorakhpur at platform no. 7 while she was waiting for a bus to travel to Ghazipur. One of my close relatives had died, owing to which I had come down from Lucknow to travel to Ghazipur. When I reached the interstate bus terminal (ISBT) close to the Varanasi railway station, she (Sonam) also came there, she said. Both of them boarded the same bus to Gorakhpur via Ghazipur. Ujala recalled that Sonam had covered her face with a scarf and was wearing a T-shirt. She was seated adjacent to my seat. During the journey, she asked a male passenger seated next to her to lend his phone to make a call to someone, but he refused to oblige, Ujala said. Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Sonam Raghuvanshi confesses to involvement in husband's murder That male passenger subsequently changed the seat, after which she (Sonam) shifted to my side, she added. Ujala spoke about how Sonam borrowed her phone, typed a number and later deleted it from the call list, before returning the phone to her. Sonam also requested her not to surf social media and watch the reports on the honeymoon case after realising that Ujala was reading reports on the case on social media. Throughout that short journey of around an hour and a half, she kept on asking how soon she could reach Gorakhpur. I saw her face for a few seconds, when she took water from my bottle and sprinkled it on her face after removing the scarf, said Ujala. Ujala got down near her village in Ghazipurs Saidpur area and Sonam went ahead on the journey to Gorakhpur. In the morning when I saw the TV channels, I saw the news about Raja Raghuvanshis missing wife Sonam Raghuvanshi resurfacing after 17 days at a dhaba in Nandganj in my native Ghazipur district, she said. That dhaba is around 10-15 km from my village. I immediately recognized her and figured she might have stepped down near the dhaba in the Nandganj area, she added. Ujala contacted Raja Raghuvanshis family in Indore and informed his brother Sachin Raghuvanshi, about the incident. Sachin Raghuvanshi sent pictures of four suspects (all young men), but it didnt match with those two youths who were present with her outside the Varanasi railway station on the night of May 8, said Ujala. Meghalaya honeymoon case: Husband murdered, wife arrested, family calls her innocent Ujala subsequently reported the incident to the Nandganj police station in Ghazipur district. Now the Meghalaya police are also in touch with me and Ive assured them of full cooperation, Ujala said. Importantly, the TNIE had reported on June 11 about the possibility of Sonam having boarded a bus to Gorakhpur from ISBT in Varanasi on June8 night and then deboarded the bus in Nandganj in Ghazipur district (around 65 km from Varanasi). The TNIE report had also mentioned that one of the fellow passengers in the bus having seen and interacted with her. Three days later, the young college student in Saidpur (Ghazipur) Ujala Yadav has made claims which are on the same lines, as was mentioned in the June 11 TNIE report. Sonam was traced after 17 days at the roadside dhaba in Ankushpur village in Ghazipur district of eastern UP at around 1.15 am on June 9 and borrowed the dhaba owner Sahil Yadavs phone to make a call to her elder brother Govind, who was searching for her in Meghalaya. He had subsequently informed the incident to cops in Meghalaya and Indore after which the Nandganj police rushed to the concerned dhaba and took Sonam to a one-stop center in Ghazipur city. Sonam had resurfaced at Nandganj (Ghazipur) on the intervening night of June 8-9, just a few hours after her alleged lover and family businesss employee Raj Kushwah and three henchmen were arrested from MP and UP in a joint operation by Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh police. Sources in Indore police have told TNIE that while Raja and henchmen were being questioned, they had told Sonam will resurface in the next few hours. The north-eastern states East Khasi Hills district police superintendent Vivek Syiel told journalists in Shillong on June 12 that after getting husband Raja killed on May 23 by the three henchmen, Sonam had returned to Indore via bus, taxi and train on May 26 after travelling through five states and stayed in hiding in her home city till June 8. On June 8, she left by road in a vehicle arranged by her alleged lover Raj Kushwah to go to Siliguri, where according to their plan, she wouldve re-surfaced and then narrated the story of having been kidnapped in Meghalaya, police said. When the first arrest in the case, Akash Rajput, was made by plain-clothed cops in UPs Lalitpur district on June 8 evening, Raj (who wasnt nabbed by then) came to know from a local contact in Lalitpur about Akash having been abducted by unidentified men. Sensing something wrong, he immediately rang Sonam who was on way to Siliguri and asked her to re-surface as soon as possible and narrate the concocted kidnapping story, the East Khasi Hills district SP said. Was Sonam planning to go to Nepal? Both Gorakhpur in eastern UP and Siliguri in West Bengal are common transit points to Nepal. The distance from Gorakhpur to Sunauli-Bhairawa Indo-Nepal border is around 95 km (around 2 hours drive), while the distance between Siliguri and Indo-Nepal border at Kakarbhitta is just around 36 km. Criminals from India have often used Nepal to go underground, taking into account this latest claim by the Ghazipur (UP) girl about Sonam being in a hurry to go to Gorakhpur on June 8 night, possibility of Sonam also trying to escape from Gorakhpur or even Siliguri to Nepal cannot be totally ruled out, a source in MP police who was part of the June 8-9 joint operation by MP and Meghalaya police told this newspaper. Importantly, after talking to Sonam over phone on June 8-9 intervening night, her brother Govind Raghuvanshi too had come down to Ghazipur via Gorakhpur only.
'Vile and deceitful, cruel and mean': How a honeymoon ended in cold-blooded murder of a young man
It was meant to be a honeymoon, new beginning and a celebration. But by the time it ended, a young man was dead, his body lying in a gorge near the remote waterfalls of Meghalaya. And what appeared to be a romantic getaway had revealed itself as one of the most chillingly premeditated murders in recent memory. On May 11, Raja Raghuvanshi, a 29-year-old transporter from Indore, married Sonam Raghuvanshi in a traditional community ceremony. Eleven days later, on May 23, he was ambushed and killed during what could have been the most joyful phase of his new life. His murder wasnt the result of a sudden argument or a moment of passion. Rather it had been carefully planned weeks in advance and executed with chilling calm. The plan was simple in structure but cold in detail: lure Raja on a honeymoon far from home, isolate him in an unfamiliar terrain, and kill him in a location so remote that the police would struggle to find the truth. The honeymoon idea came from Sonam herself, who had proposed the seven-day trip to Assam and Meghalaya as a wedding gift. Raja had agreed, unaware that the woman who now shared his new life had already set his death in motion. Three men Akash, Vishal, and Anand had travelled ahead of the couple. They werent professional killers, but were trusted friends of Raj Kushwah, Sonams secret lover. The `50,000 they were paid was reportedly funneled through hawala channels, arranged to fund a murder disguised as a robbery or an accident. Sonam stayed in constant touch with them, sending live coordinates over phone while her husband remained blissfully unaware. Then the first attempts to kill Raja failed. From May 20-22, the trio made multiple efforts to intercept him, but each time, something didnt go as planned. Still, they kept at it. Sonam reassured them. She hadnt booked return tickets. There was no way back. On May 23, everything aligned. In the remote forest near Wei Sawdong Falls in Sohra (Cherrapunji), Raja was led into an ambush. The attack was swift. Within minutes, he was dead. His body was dumped into a deep gorge, hidden from view, left to be lost among the rocks and mist. There was no struggle, no chance for rescue. Sonam, composed and controlled, returned from the scene on a hired scooter along with the three killers. She left behind the scooter Raja had booked, abandoning it in another location to throw off investigators. But she left behind her wedding ring and mangalsutra, either by intention or by accident the evidence linking her to the man she helped kill. Then, she vanished. Clad in a burqa, Sonam began a carefully planned escape route across Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. She switched vehicles, routes, and cities with rehearsed ease. Back in Indore, confusion confounded. Her family and Rajas believed the newlyweds had fallen to some gruesome crime in a faraway land. Prayers were held. Hope, indeed, lingered. But Sonam was waiting in the wings to reappear with a story: masked men, a robbery gone wrong, and her miraculous escape. The plan, however, had already begun to fall apart before perhaps she knew it. On June 2, Rajas body was recovered from a gorge near Meghalayas Wei Sawdong Falls. The investigation progressed in no time. Phone records, CCTV footage, and the wedding ring and mangalsutra, all pointed to premeditated murder. A joint operation across Meghalaya, MP, and UP soon tracked down the culprits. On June 8, Raj and his three friends were arrested from Indore. Hours later, Sonam resurfaced in Ghazipur, telling her fabricated tale. By then, no one was willing to believe her. She was arrested the next day and brought back to Meghalaya. Within days, she confessed. The murder shocked the nation not just for its brutality, but also for its chilling calculation. A honeymoon turned into a trap. Raja had no enemies. He wasnt a man who courted danger. He was caught in a scheme vile and deceitful, cruel and mean but fell victim to one of the ugliest thing that you ever have seen.
Tamil Nadu has highest average outstanding loan amount per account in microfinance sector
Among the top 10 states, Tamil Nadu has the highest average loan outstanding per account of31,131 followed by West Bengal at30,488, as per the data
NCBC raises questions on Bengal's revised OBC list
The National Commission for Backward Classes has concerns regarding West Bengal's updated OBC list. The commission is asking for details on the recommendations and survey used to include new communities. This follows previous controversy and a high court ruling. NCBC Chairman, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, says the state did not share information previously requested.
West Bengal clashes: Senior police officers in Rabindra Nagar transferred post-violence
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari offers compensation to violence affected people
Row over tulsi plant leads to communal violence near Kolkata, 40 arrested
Five officers of the West Bengal police were injured and 40 persons arrested in a communal violence that occurred on June 11 in the Rabindranagar region of South 24 Parganas district. The altercations further spread into neighbouring Nadiyal. A total of 40 people have been arrested so far in seven cases registered over the incident. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
WBUHS Result 2025 Released at wbuhs.ac.in Direct Link to Download PG Course Result
WBUHS Result 2025: West Bengal University of Health Sciences Result 2025 has been released on wbuhs.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your PG Diploma PG Course Results Online.
Maharashtra: 4 Bangladeshi migrants held at a labour camp in Kondhwa
Police suspect they entered India illegally by crossing the international border at West Bengal individually over the last few years ...
WBMSC Sub Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 125 Posts
The West Bengal Municipal Service Commission (WBMSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 125 Sub Assistant Engineer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official WBMSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 08-07-2025.
PUBDET Admit Card 2025 Out Download Online @ wbjeeb.nic.in Check PUBDET Exam Date
PUBDET Admit Card 2025 - Presidency University Bachelors Degree Entrance Test Admit Card 2025 released on 13-06-2025 by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) Authority and all the registered students who had submitted their WBJEEB PUBDET Application Forms successfully will receive their Admit Card/Hall Ticket which can be downloaded from the official website. The PUBDET Admit Card 2025 is an important document to be brought by the candidate when appearing for the Examination. For more details and information related to the PUBDET Admit Card 2025, read this article.
Six arrested in cyber frauds totalling Rs 3.34 crore; victims include ex-minister, Balasore resident
CUTTACK/BHUBANESWAR : Crime Branch (CB) of Odisha Police has arrested six cyber criminals in separate cases of investment and digital arrest frauds amounting to Rs 3.34 crore. In the first case, the agency nabbed a woman from West Bengal for her alleged involvement in a Rs 74.10 lakh investment fraud case. The accused Anushka Mitra (24) of Bardhaman district was brought to Odisha on transit remand and produced before SDJM court in Bhubaneswar. According to CB sources, Mitra along with her associates posed as trade analysts and duped the complainant, a resident of Balasore district. CB had registered a case in August, 2024. In another development, CB arrested two more accused persons from Gujarat for allegedly cheating a minister in the previous BJD government of Rs 1.04 crore on the promise of providing him higher returns on his invested amount. The agency had registered a case in January this year and 11 persons have been arrested from different parts of the country in this connection till date. Similarly, CB apprehended another Gujarat native for his alleged involvement in investment fraud by cheating a Chhatrapur native of `50 lakh. The agency had registered a case earlier in February. While two more Gujarat natives were held for their alleged involvement in digital arrest fraud and cheating a Bhubaneswar resident of `1.06 crore. A case was registered in August, 2024 and six accused have been arrested so far.
Karnataka CM to Finance Commission: ensure justice for all states in devolution of taxes
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday urged the 16th Finance Commission in its forthcoming recommendation to the Centre to ensure that no state, including Karnataka, faces injustice in the devolution of taxes, and the cess and surcharges should be brought under the divisible pool. The Centre collects cess and surcharge on various commodities, but keeps the entire thing for itself as it does not come under devolution of taxes. We suggested the cess surcharge should not exceed 5 percent, and if it does should be shared with states. During 2024, Rs 5,41,709 crore was collected, and all the states incurred losses to the tune of Rs 2,22,101 crore, with Karnataka alone losing Rs 8,084 crore. We dont have any objection to collecting, but if you (Centre) collect more than 5 percent, it should be in the divisible pool, he told reporters after his meeting with the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Dr. Arvind Panagariya, and members in New Delhi. The Centres discretionary grants should not exceed 0.3 per cent, the CM suggested to the 16th FC. Karnataka annually contributes Rs 4.5 lakh crore in taxes to the Centre but getting only 15 paise against 1 rupee in devolution of taxes; this injustice should not happen in the 16th FC recommendation. Because our tax share, which was 4.713 in the 14th FC recommendation, has been reduced to 3.647 per cent in tax devolution cut by 1.1 per cent, causing Rs 68,275 crore loss in five years(2021-2026), the Chief Minister explained. Siddaramaiah said that among the 31 districts, six in Kalyan Karnataka region have per capita income less than the national average and are on par with Rajasthan, Odisha and West Bengal. The 15th FC had recommended the Centre to give special grants of Rs 5,495 crore to Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram, but the Centre refused, he alleged. The state-specific grants to the tune of Rs 11,495 crore against peripheral ring road and water bodies were also denied, he added. The CM said since Bengaluru is growing fast, the special grants (Rs 1.15 lakh crore) are crucial. Seven Kalyana Karnataka districts and the Malnad region in Western Ghats, which face floods and landslides too need funds, he said. We do not say backward states should not be given special grants, but it should be rationalized. Is it justifiable and enough for Karnataka to receive 15 paise against 1 rupee collected and given to the Centre? the CM questioned. He felt that the meeting, which lasted for 1 hour and 15 minutes, was cordial with the chairman of the 16th FC and its members were very receptive to Karnatakas proposals. Replying to a query on skipping the Niti Aayog meeting recently, he said that he was busy with the pre-scheduled programmes. Chief Ministers Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy, Chief Secretary Dr Shalini Rajneesh, Principal Secretary of the Finance Department Ritesh Kumar Singh, Chief Ministers Secretary Anjum Parvez, and Finance Secretary Dr PC Jaffer also attended the meeting.
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer moves to delete Niutan Das from electoral roll
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has initiated the process to remove Niutan Das's name from the state's voter list. This action follows reports and an investigation into Das's alleged involvement in student protests in Bangladesh during August 2024. The District Electoral Officer of South 24 Parganas has submitted the application for deletion.
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued a shoot-at-sight directive in Dhubri town due to escalating communal tensions in the lower Assam district. The state government is also deploying paramilitary forces, including RAF and CRPF, to the Muslim-majority district bordering Bangladesh Tensions erupted after a proBangladesh poster campaign and the discovery of cow heads at a Hanuman temple, followed by nighttime stone-pelting incidents Amid escalating unrest, Sarma visited the town on Friday. He said that the government would take strong action against those fomenting trouble. During his visit to Dhubri on Friday, Sarma affirmed that the government would act decisively against those fomenting unrest. A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. Shootatsight orders will be enforced after 6pm. Anyone caught pelting stones will be dealt with on the spot, he said. Sarma said the group Nabin Bangla, which advocates for Dhubris inclusion in Bangladesh, posted posters around Eid, a sign of potential cross-border influence. He linked the incidents to attempts to weaponise dirty tricks such as cow heads and beef to provoke unrest. He also directed the Dhubri SP to arrest local criminals and ordered non-bailable warrants for those identified. Additionally, he initiated a probe into a 'beef mafia' allegedly responsible for bringing thousands of cows from West Bengal ahead of Eid. I will be here next Eid; even if it means guarding the Hanuman temple myself overnight, Sarma said. He appealed for community cooperation, urging traders to install CCTV cameras, and offered government-provided cameras to mosques and temples as needed. He announced that RAF, CRPF, and other forces would be deployed in Dhubri. We dont have a shortage of security personnel; we have one lakh police personnel. Dhubri will receive whatever is necessary, he said.
Odisha Police arrests Bengal woman in Rs 74 lakh online fraud case
Bhubaneswar: Odishas crime branch has arrested a woman from West Bengal for her alleged involvement in a Rs 75.10 lakh investment fraud case, an official said. Police identified the arrested accused as Anushka Mitra (24), a resident of Durgapur in Bardhaman district. The accused has been brought to Odisha on a transit remand and was []
Two migrant workers arrested for murder of woman in Erode
The accused and the victim hailed from West Bengal; the decomposed body of the woman was found in a plantation near Perundurai
Monsoon to advance in south Bengal next week, heavy rain likely
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal, with the southwest monsoon expected to advance into the state by the middle of next week. North Bengal districts like Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain on June 14.
Monsoon to advance in south Bengal next week, heavy rain likely
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal, with the southwest monsoon expected to advance into the state by the middle of next week. North Bengal districts like Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain on June 14.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry addressed the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home. A criminal case was filed, and arrests were made. The government reaffirmed its respect for Tagore's legacy. India strongly condemned the act. West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue with Bangladesh. Authorities are taking legal actions.
Raisoni Chess: Top seed Kundu just a win away from Gold
Nagpur: Top seed Kaustuv Kundu of West Bengal won back-to-back rounds to take the sole lead with 9.5 points in the 18th GH Raisoni Memorial International Rating Chess Tournament, currently in progress at Shraddha Park, Wadi Hingna Link Road, Nagpur, on Thursday. With just a round remaining in the Classical format of the tournament, Kundu [] The post Raisoni Chess: Top seed Kundu just a win away from Gold appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
New Highway Linking Melli And Singtam In Sikkim To Ease NH10 Congestion, Bypass West Bengal
West Bengal shuts down schools for June 13, 14, amid scorching heatwave
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu declared the suspension of classes in state-run and state-aided schools on June 13-14 due to the ongoing heatwave. Private schools have also been requested to follow suit, excluding institutions in hill areas. While teaching and learning activities are paused for students, teaching and non-teaching staff are required to attend their workplaces.
Promoter of football betting app, a native of Ganjam, held for duping people of crores of rupees
BHUBANESWAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch has arrested the promoter of 18football.com, a betting/gaming application, for allegedly cheating investors of crores on the promise of providing them higher returns on their deposited amounts. A native of Kabisuryanagar in Ganjam district, accused Jitendra Mallick was nabbed from Bengaluru on June 4, and brought to Odisha on June 9, EOW officials said. He has been taken on a four-day police remand for questioning. The agency had registered a case in this connection in 2023 after over 800 investors in Ganjam district alleged they were duped on the promise of being provided lucrative returns on investing in the app. Investigation revealed Mallick was responsible for promoting and publicising the 18football.com app in Ganjam and other parts of Odisha. He had enrolled many new investors and lured them to invest in the app. The accused had also organised meetings at different hotels in Berhampur, Bhubaneswar and other places, EOW officials said. The agency also traced Mallicks links with foreign national George Enzo, who was promoting 18football.com on WhatsApp and Telegram. About `21.05 lakh was credited to Mallicks bank account by the down line members. The verification of his other accounts is continuing, said an EOW officer. The masterminds of the scam operated multiple shell companies/firms to transfer the ill-gotten money. They used mule accounts for multi-layering of transactions to hoodwink the investigators. So far, EOW has frozen `1.25 crore stashed in different bank accounts. EOW said it was a pan-India scam and running into more than `1,000 crore. Transactions amounting to `446 crore have already been traced. The agency had earlier arrested four persons from West Bengal, Rajasthan and Kerala in connection with the case. The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) had issued a look out circular against MD Sheik Saif, a Dubai based operator/promoter of 18football.com. It was run online as a football betting/gaming application.
Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home attacked in Bangladesh; BJP hits out at Yunus govt
BJP strongly criticised Bangladesh's interim government over the alleged vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home, blaming radical groups for the attack. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra also targeted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for not speaking out strongly against the incident.
Chaos in Bengal assembly as BJP protests repeated riots
Chaos erupted in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday after Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay rejected an adjournment motion by BJP legislators over recent violence in Maheshtala and Murshidabad. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari moved the Calcutta High Court seeking deployment of Central Armed Police Forces, and the plea was admitted.
Protesting SSC teachers back on streets
