West Bengal

Government employees in West Bengal haven't received a DA increase in months, leading to protests. But how much DA does Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee receive? The amount is surprising. Here's the breakdown

A wild elephant was injured in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal after a mob chased it with a bulldozer. The incident, captured in a viral video, highlights the growing human-wildlife conflict. The bulldozer driver was arrested, and officials are assessing the elephant’s injuries for treatment.

Temperatures in South Bengal are expected to decrease by three to four degrees over the next three days. The chill will then subside, and temperatures will rise by two to three degrees over the following two days. A fog alert has been issued for North Bengal.

The West Bengal government has recruited civic volunteers across the state, primarily to assist the police. However, these volunteers do not receive the same benefits as police officers.

Central government employees are eagerly awaiting another round of Dearness Allowance (DA) increase. Now, state government employees have also received good news.

Mumbai Police arrested Khukhumoni Jahangir Sheikh from West Bengal’s Nadia district in connection with the January 16 stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan. Sheikh’s SIM card was linked to arrested Bangladeshi national Shariful Fakir, who illegally entered India and allegedly coordinated the attack.

The Swasthya Sathi project's allowance has been cut again. The allowance amount has been reduced. The Health Department issued a notification announcing the reduction.

Bus accidents are a recurring problem in West Bengal, often caused by reckless driving and racing. The state government is now taking strict measures to prevent these accidents, as announced by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expressed outrage over the life imprisonment sentence handed to Sanjay Roy, the convict in the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The popular Duare Sarkar project returns in January. This camp will provide 37 government services, including crucial administrative tasks.