Bengal
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJP Working President: Aims to Strengthen Party Organization Nationwide
Dec 15, 2025 12:44 am CST
Bihar minister Nitin Nabin has been appointed as BJP's Working President with the primary goal of strengthening the party organization. Endorsed by Prime Minister Modi, this five-time MLA brings substantial political and administrative experience to the role as BJP prepares for upcoming state elections in Bengal and Assam. Nabin expressed confidence in the party's organizational strength and his commitment to fulfilling the Central leadership's trust.
Mamata Banerjee Distances Herself from MLA's Babri Mosque Replica Proposal Amid Political Tensions in Bengal
Dec 04, 2025 03:10 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reportedly expressed strong disapproval of Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir's proposal to build a Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad. The controversial plan has drawn criticism from Bengal Governor Ananda Bose and created tension within the party, with speculation suggesting Kabir's move may be politically motivated to secure an election ticket from Murshidabad's Rejinagar seat.
Enforcement Directorate Raids 42 Locations in Bengal and Jharkhand Over Illegal Coal Operations
Nov 21, 2025 02:03 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate conducted major raids across Bengal and Jharkhand targeting illegal coal operations, seizing substantial cash and jewelry. Over 100 officers searched homes, offices, and coal facilities, recovering bundles of currency notes totaling crores of rupees and multiple boxes of gold jewelry. These actions may increase political tensions between the Trinamool Congress and BJP ahead of upcoming elections.
250 Voter ID Cards Seized in Bengal: Election Commission Launches Investigation Before Electoral Roll Revision
Oct 24, 2025 10:45 pm CST
A man has been detained in Bengal's Nadia district after being found with approximately 250 voter ID cards, raising electoral integrity concerns just before the Election Commission begins its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The incident has sparked political controversy, with BJP officials criticizing the Mamata Banerjee government while authorities investigate the source of the documents.
Mamata Banerjee Writes Theme Song For Kolkata's Durga Puja Committee
Sep 18, 2025 02:43 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written the lyrics of the theme song of a Durga Puja committee in Kolkata, which was sung by a state minister.
Bengal Hospital Manager Allegedly Raped Women Staff, Threatened To 'Kill' Them
Sep 16, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A facility manager of a government hospital in Bengal's East Midnapore district was arrested for allegedly raping many women staffers and threatening to kill them if they told anyone.
Bengal, Centre Arrive At Security 'Truce' After Nepal Violence
Sep 16, 2025 09:15 am CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress and the BJP-led Centre are consistently at loggerheads.