A video from IIT Kharagpur showing Professor Aurobinda Routray celebrating his birthday with students has gone viral online. The professor not only cut a cake but also personally served food to his students in a garden setting. The warm gesture impressed social media users, with many praising his kindness and recalling similar memories.
A 6-month pregnant woman, Puja Mondal, was allegedly murdered by her husband in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas. Her body was found wrapped in plastic under a bed at her home. Police arrested her husband, his mother, and another relative. Family members said she faced harassment over money. Investigators suspect she was strangled after an argument.
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
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