Mamata Banerjee to conduct aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas in West Bengal, attend PM Narendra Modi's review meet at Kalaikunda
Following Mamata's instruction, the state administration has decided that the Bengal CM will make an aerial survey of South and North 24 parganas on Friday and East Midnapore on Saturday. Chief secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay will assist the chief minister.
May 27, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
1 crore people in Bengal affected, 3 lakh houses damaged due to cyclone Yaas, says CM Mamata Banerjee
At least one crore people in Bengal have been affected by this natural disaster and three lakh houses have been damaged as of now due to rough weather condition arising out of Cyclone Yaas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday (May 26). She added that one person died an accidental death even after he was rescued. Relief materials worth Rs 10 crore were sent to the affected areas, she said.
May 26, 2021, 17:05 PM IST
Bengal Chale Hum: Nandigram constituency in East Midnapore, Know who's gonna win
The East Midnapore of West Bengal is known as the stronghold of the Adhikari family. Suvendu Adhikari, once close to Mamata Banerjee, is going to contest from Nandigram against Banerjee this time. Know who will the people of East Midnapore make the win.
Mar 22, 2021, 20:32 PM IST
Trinamool Congress leader Kanishka Panda, close to party rebel Suvendu Adhikari, suspended
Suvendu Adhikari an influential Trinamool Congress, recently tendered his resignation from the state cabinet but is yet to quit the party.
Dec 13, 2020, 13:49 PM IST
Boat with over 50 onboard capsizes in West Bengal's east Midnapore
According to reports, as many as 50-60 people were on board when the incident happened.
Sep 30, 2019, 11:28 AM IST
Morning Breaking: BJP alleges attack on workers after Amit Shah's West Bengal rally
Vehicles parked near BJP president Amit Shah's rally venue in West Bengal's East Midnapore were vandalised on Tuesday. Attacking the ruling Trinamool Congress government in the state, BJP leader Rahul Sinha alleged that it is the ruling party who is behind the attack. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 30, 2019, 08:42 AM IST
Kolkata police busts illegal arms factory, 100 semi-finished fire-arms recovered
A Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on Friday busted an illegal arms factory in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district. Several improvised machines, 100 semi-finished fire-arms and other materials were recovered from this factory. The illegal arms factory was busted in Bhagyabantapur, under the Khanjanchak police station limits.
Jan 25, 2019, 23:36 PM IST
Undertrial prisoners make dramatic bid to escape from police custody in West Bengal - WATCH
Three under-trial prisoners attacked cops with bombs to escape in West Bengal.
Oct 04, 2018, 16:50 PM IST
Watch: West Bengal BJP Yuva Morcha workers protest against attack on party state chief Dilip Ghosh, detained
The BJP leader was quoted by media reports as saying that he was going for a public meet when attacked.
Sep 17, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh attacked, car vandalised
Dilip Ghosh accused Trinamool Congress leader Dwivendu Adhikari, a member of Parliament from Kanthi, of organising the attack.
Sep 17, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
West Bengal, Kanthi Dakshin by-election Results: TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya wins
Counting for the by-election for Kanthi Dakshin Assembly in East Midnapore district is underway on Thursday.
Apr 13, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
79.7 percent turnout in West Bengal's Kanthi Dakshin Assembly by-poll
Over 2.5 lakh voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in this by-poll.
Apr 09, 2017, 19:58 PM IST
Religion, communal polarisation main issues in Bengal by-poll
Once a cradle of anti-land acquisition movement, East Midnapore district is all set to witness religion and communal polarisation as the main issues in the coming bypolls.
Apr 07, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
WB: Religion, communal polarisation main issues in Kanthi Dakshin by-poll
Once a cradle of anti-land acquisition movement, East Midnapore district is all set to witness religion and communal polarisation as the main issues in the coming bypolls.
Apr 07, 2017, 11:59 AM IST
Turnout in West Bengal polls final phase close to 87 percent
The voter turnout in the sixth and last phase of West Bengal assembly polls on Thursday was 86.76 percent, the Election Commission said here on Friday.
May 06, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Former enclave dwellers vote first time as Bengal polls end; over 84% of voters exercised their franchise
As many as 170 candidates, including 18 women, were in the fray in the last phase.
May 05, 2016, 20:50 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Overall polling percentage recorded in 25 constituencies in final phase till 5 pm is 84.24%, says EC
Voting for West Bengal assembly polls for the sixth and final phase began at 7 am on Thursday for 25 constituencies in the two districts of East Midnapore and Coochbehar amidst strict security.
May 05, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly elections: 4 bombs found in a polling station
Four bombs were on Wednesday found in a polling station in Ramnagar Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district on the eve of polling there, the police said.
May 04, 2016, 12:20 PM IST
Midnapore hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 10
At least ten persons have died and four others have fallen sick allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Tamluk of East Midnapore District of West Bengal.
Sep 28, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
