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West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said the government was not treating the issue lightly, as it was unprecedented in the educational institutions of the state. (Photo: PTI)

BJP worker dies in WB after being thrashed, party blames 'TMC goons'

The deceased, identified as Ajit Murmu was killed outside the office of the block development officer in Ranibandh area.

5 April 2018 9:33 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: DC)

Do Panchayat polls worry Mamata? TMC chief postpones meeting with DMK

The violence during candidates' filing nominations in the districts have prompted Banerjee to not leave the state now.

4 April 2018 8:14 PM IST

Further attacking Mamata Banerjee for her governance, Babul Supriyo said all was well until she became chief minister in 2011. (Photo: ANI)

Offered to quit politics, Modi urged me to fight: Babul Supriyo on...

Meanwhile, the Union minister, in a series of tweets, thanked Modi for supporting him.

3 April 2018 9:36 PM IST

In Starcs absence, Curran has been bought for Rs 1.62 crore by the Kolkata-based franchise. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders replace injured Mitchell Starc with...

Earlier, Starc was ruled out of the IPL after sustaining a stress fracture in his leg.

3 April 2018 11:03 AM IST

IPL 2018: Fit-again Chris Lynn bats in full flow at KKR nets, Sunil Narine bowls

IPL 2018: Fit-again Chris Lynn bats in full flow at KKR nets, Sunil...

Kolkata Knight Riders open their IPL campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Eden Gardens on April 8.

2 April 2018 9:42 PM IST

Expressing its serious concern over the clashes the NHRC issued the notices to state chief secretary Malay De, state home secretary Atri Bhattacharya and state director general of police Surajit Kar Purkayastha. (Photo: PTI)

NHRC serves notice to WB govt, takes 'suo motu cognisance' into Ram...

The NHRC directed the Mamata Banerjee-led govt to submit a detailed report within four weeks.

2 April 2018 7:31 PM IST

A yorker specialist, Curran also bowls a deceptive, back-of-the-hand slower ball, and his skills were on full display in a thrilling ODI against Australia in January. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in England's Tom Curran, replaces...

Starc was ruled out with a stress fracture, paving the way for the the 23-year-old Englishman to make his IPL debut.

2 April 2018 6:05 PM IST

BJP leader and Union minister of state Babul Supriyo after being attacked by TMC workers in a clash in Asansol district. (Photo: PTI)

Defying prohibitory orders, BJP delegation visits Asansol

They will submit their report to BJP president Amit Shah, who sent them on the fact-finding mission, in New Delhi on...

2 April 2018 1:34 AM IST

Dinesh Karthik has wealth of experience having played for as many as five different IPL franchisees Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils and Gujarat Lions. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2018: Captain Dinesh Karthik vows to get best out of Kolkata...

Karthik looked a transformed batsman in the Tri-nation final vs Bangladesh last month when his last-ball six sealed a...

1 April 2018 6:59 PM IST

Maldives has not not given any reason for not participating in the exercise. (Photo: Twitter/@indiannavy/Representational)

GRSE contract for Navy's 4 survey vessels to be signed by middle of...

The first ship has to be delivered in 36 months' time from the date of signing the contract.

1 April 2018 11:48 AM IST

After the announcement of the poll schedule, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and panchayat minister Subrata Mukherjee held a meeting at the state secretariat, Nabanna. (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal panchayat polls on May 1, 3, 5; oppn angry at short notice

All opposition parties demanded to the state poll panel for the central paramilitary forces' deployment.

31 March 2018 5:15 PM IST

Police personnel patrol after clashes and incidents of arson over a Ram Navami procession in Raniganj, in Burdwan district of West Bengal. (Photo: PTI/File)

Ram Navami violence: WB Guv takes stock of riot-hit Asansol, Raniganj

The violence fanned out to Asansol areas, prompting police to suspend Internet services and clamp prohibitory orders.

31 March 2018 2:52 PM IST