SC Criticizes Bengal’s Teacher Recruitment Process, Adjourns Case to January 7

20 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the West Bengal government and its School Service Commission (SSC) about the alleged recruitment scam involving 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff. The court noted serious flaws in the selection process and raised concerns about identifying "tainted and untainted" candidates. Supreme Court Points Out Irregularities...

How This Popular Bengali Sweet Was Invented By Accident?

15 Dec 2024

No meal is ever complete without a dessert in India, and the spongy, syrup-soaked Rosogolla holds a special place in every sweet lover's heart. However, did you know this beloved Bengali delicacy was actually created by accident? Despite its immense popularity and widespread availability, the origin of Rosogolla is as...

Kalyan Banerjee Announces West Bengal To Resolve Against Waqf Bill, JPC Chairman Lashes Out

02 Dec 2024

Waqf (Amendment) Bill discussions are taking a messy turn and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee declared that West Bengal will resolve against the implementation of the Bill to Waqf Bill’s JPC chairman and Bharatiya Party leader Jagadambika Pal lashed out. Pal said that Banerjee should have kept his views...

Three Coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah, West Bengal

09 Nov 2024

On Saturday morning, three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express (Train No. 22850) derailed near Nalpur Station in West Bengal's Howrah district. According to Omprakash Charan, the Chief Public Relations Officer of South Eastern Railway, the derailment involved three coaches, including the B1 coach. The incident, which occurred early today,...

Cyclone Dana: Netizens Post Shocking Videos of Devastating Heavy Rain

25 Oct 2024

Cyclone Dana is approaching coastal Odisha, bringing tidal surges and heavy rainfall to parts of West Bengal and Odisha. According to the India Meteorological Department's forecast, the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore in Odisha are expected to face the storm's worst impacts. As the effects of Cyclone Biparjoy...

Cyclone Dana: West Bengal to Evacuate 3.5 Lakh People, Says CM Mamata Banerjee

24 Oct 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday that over 3.5 lakh people from low-lying areas across the state have been identified for evacuation ahead of the impending Cyclone Dana. Addressing the media at the state secretariat, she urged citizens to take precautions and cooperate with the administration during...

Cyclone Dana to Hit Odisha Tonight, Thousands Evacuated

24 Oct 2024

Officials from the River Traffic Police and Disaster Management Group (DMG) are making announcements along the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata as Cyclone Dana approaches landfall on October 23, 2024. Heavy rainfall has already affected parts of West Bengal and Odisha in anticipation of the cyclone's impact later...

Cyclone Dana To Hit Odisha And West Bengal: What Does ‘Dana’ Mean?

24 Oct 2024

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning as Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall on the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamara in Bhadrak district between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25. The storm, which...

Cyclone Dana: 25 NDRF Teams on Standby as Severe Storm Approaches Odisha and West Bengal

22 Oct 2024

Cyclone Dana is set to impact India's eastern coast, with Odisha and West Bengal bracing for the storm’s landfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression early Tuesday, and is expected to evolve into a severe cyclonic storm....

Rs 15 Rent in West Bengal: MBBS Student Shares Details of His Accommodation

14 Oct 2024

Amid soaring real estate and rent prices in major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, a surprising post has gone viral, showcasing an incredibly affordable housing option in West Bengal. Manish Aman, a final-year MBBS student from Bihar, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share that...