TOPIC

West Bengal

News Reports

Modi govt forms panel to permanently solve the issue of ‘Gorkhaland’ in West Bengal: Read about the history and the evolution of the political...

Shriti Sagar -
The idea of a single Gorkha identity has increasingly faced challenges from various indigenous communities. Groups such as Rai, Gurung, Bhujel, Thami, Sunuwar, Jogi, Khas, Magar and Newar have sought recognition of their separate ethnic identities and, in some cases, Scheduled Tribe status and development boards.
Editor's picks

West Bengal court issues arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for repeatedly ignoring summons in hate speech case

OpIndia Staff -
"The series of disobedience of the order of this court goes to show the lackadaisical approach of the accused," the court stated.
Editor's picks

Kolkata: 9 killed in hotel fire, including a child and Bangladeshi National; police probe safety violations

OpIndia Staff -
Dense smoke quickly spread through the hotel in Kolkata, making it difficult for guests to find their way out. Firefighters managed to rescue around 60 people from the building.
News Reports

Suvendu Adhikari’s first 100 days: How Bengal’s new BJP government is undoing years of TMC misgovernance

Rukma Rathore -
Adhikari stated, "On 9th May 2027, I'll complete one year in power and sit with you in an exam where you will give me marks."
News Reports

West Bengal: Fire breaks out at hotel in Birbhum, claims lives of 7 people

OpIndia Staff -
At least seven devotees died of suffocation and several were injured after an early morning fire engulfed Hotel Bideshinii in Tarapith, West Bengal.
News Reports

Descendant of novelist Bankim Chandra Chatterjee slams Sonia Gandhi for disrespecting Vande Mataram on Independence Day

Divya Bharti -
BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee, a direct descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, has written to Sonia Gandhi demanding an unconditional apology.
Editor's picks

Fact Check: Congress, RJD share old video to falsely claim BJP leader Arjun Singh hoisted party flag instead of tricolour on Independence Day

OpIndia Staff -
Congress and RJD peddled fake news claiming Bengal BJP leader Arjun Singh hoisted his party's flag instead of the Tricolour on Independence Day.
Editor's picks

West Bengal police lodge FIR against Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj: Here is what happened

Dibakar Dutta -
"I am saying this with respect to Netaji that if my comments have mentally hurt someone, then I am sorry from my hear," Ananta Maharaj was seen reading a note on social media.
Editor's picks

Maa Kali costume during Kolkata’s ‘Mahavidya’ stage show sparks row, organisers apologise

OpIndia Staff -
The controversy erupted after the performer portraying Maa Kali appeared on stage in an outfit that drew objections from several viewers.
Crime

Bengal Police arrests IPL player Abishek Porel over sexual assault charges

OpIndia Staff -
Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals batter Abishek Porel has been arrested following a criminal complaint by a medical student alleging rape under false promise of marriage.
123...283Page 1 of 283

Latest News

Recently Popular