Court seeks Bengal government`s reply on panchayat poll security

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to submit its reply by Friday.

Court refuses CBI probe into Saradha scam

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to order a CBI probe into the Saradha Group chit fund scam.

Barasat gang-rape: Protests rock Kolkata

People protested on the streets of Kolkata, women govt staff took out a march at Mamata Banerjee`s seat of power, while the web users poured scorn on her, a day after she shouted back at demonstrators of a gangrape-murder victim.

Bengal taking steps following Maoist regrouping alert

West Bengal government has initiated stringent steps to forestall any threat of Maoist ultras.

Protest against Mamata show resentment against govt: Left

Protests faced by Mamata Banerjee at Kamduni village in North 24 Parganas district when she had gone there to visit family of a college student who was raped and murdered, were indicative of the resentment against the WB govt.

Girl molested inside metro in WB

A 21-year-old college student was allegedly molested inside a metro train during morning rush hour today, the police said.

Custodial death: SC to hear WB’s govt`s plea against CBI

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear West Bengal government`s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order for a CBI investigation into the alleged custodial death of a Trinamool Congress worker.

Mamata sends ministers on rescue mission to Uttarakhand

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that two state ministers will be sent to Uttarakhand to oversee the rescue of around 1,700 pilgrims.

Eight die after drinking illicit liquor

Eight people died and 15 others were taken ill after they consumed toxic illicit country liquor at Bishnupur in South 24 parganas district, police said on Monday.

Mamata rejects SEC`s demand for forces in panchayat polls

Mamata Banerjee rejected the State Election Commission`s demand for 1.49 lakh security forces for the first phase of panchayat polls scheduled next month, saying the state did not have requisite forces at its disposal.