West Bengal News

The BJP accused the TMC of orchestrating the attack, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged against politicizing the Darjeeling landslides and disrupting relief work with large political convoys.

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Darjeeling, killing 21 people, leaving several missing and cutting off several villages. A bridge collapsed and key roads were blocked. NDRF deployed multiple teams for rescue ops, while PM assured full support.

Durga Puja festivities in Bengal began with grandeur, featuring unique themes across pandals. Agarpara Tarapukur Adi Sarvajanin Committee showcased Maha Kumbh as its theme. The highlight is a silicon idol of Goddess Durga in meditative Yogini form.

West Bengal government will also provide a job to the next of kin for each victim affected by the Kolkata floods. Mamata Banerjee stated that most areas are drained, except for some low-lying regions, and she continues to monitor the situation.

Kolkata was paralysed as sudden heavy rains flooded streets, halted traffic, and disrupted transport in just six hours. The city received more rain in hours than usual, overwhelming drainage and causing chaos. Here are five reasons behind the deluge.

The arrest was made after one of the survivors filed a formal police complaint. The incident has sparked local protests and a political dispute, with the BJP alleging the accused had political protection, a claim the ruling TMC has strongly denied.

While TMC claimed proper permissions, the Army cited a two-day limit and unheeded removal requests. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using the Army for political vendetta, claiming required fees were paid. 

The 40-bed unit, equipped with ventilators and other critical devices, is now a charred shell. Emergency services operate from an under-equipped corner of the trauma care building. Probe has stalled, with no charges filed and all suspects released.

The family and protesters allege a cover-up and demand the arrest of those involved, including the health secretary, in the RG Kar Case. The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2024, sparked national outrage.

The incident comes two weeks after a law student was gang-raped inside the South Calcutta Law College campus in Kolkata.