West Bengal News

A viral video from a cultural programme at Jeeban Jyoti Model School in West Bengal has sparked strong reactions on social media. The clip shows students performing a dance that many users described as a “towel dance”. Several viewers criticised the performance as inappropriate for a school event attended by children. 

A 35-year-old nurse in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district died after she was allegedly set on fire during a dispute with her husband over car EMI payments. The victim, Chhanda Roy, worked at MJN Medical College and Hospital. Neighbours rushed her to hospital after she ran out of the house in flames, but doctors declared her dead.

A political row has erupted over President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal after the Union Home Ministry sought a report on alleged lapses during an event in Siliguri. Questions were raised about absence of senior state leaders and poor arrangements. While the BJP called it disrespectful to the President, CM Mamata denied any protocol breach.

An earthquake in Bangladesh triggered strong tremors in Kolkata and nearby districts on Friday afternoon. Reports put the magnitude between 4.9 and 5.4, with epicentre near Dhaka. Residents rushed out of buildings as shaking lasted up to 15 seconds. 

An MBBS student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private medical college in Bengal. Police suspect suicide, but exact cause will be confirmed after post-mortem. The family has reached Durgapur and classmates are being questioned.

After Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while travelling from Mumbai on January 28, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several leaders have demanded Supreme Court-monitored and transparent investigation, hinting at possible foul play.

A 64-year-old man was found hanging at his home in West Bengal’s Uttar Dinajpur. His family said he was severely stressed after receiving a notice for Special Intensive Revision voter hearing. Police are investigating and awaiting post-mortem report.

Winter tightened its grip across North India as snowfall hit hill states and temperatures dropped sharply in plains. Delhi recorded its first cold day of season, while severe cold, dense fog and school closures affected Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bengal

A dashcam video of an app-based cab driver calmly handling a heavily intoxicated woman passenger has gone viral online. The driver reassured her, contacted her mother, shared the cab’s location and ensured a safe drop-off.

PM Modi will visit West Bengal's Nadia to inaugurate highway projects and address a rally amid tension over the SIR electoral roll revision. The visit focuses on Matua community concerns and signals BJP’s early push for the 2026 assembly elections.