West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government’s “positive outlook” has replaced the previous TMC dispensation’s “negativity”. During his Tarapith visit, he assured devotees of adequate arrangements for Kaushiki Amavasya and promised comprehensive development of Birbhum district
The death toll in the Tarapith hotel fire in West Bengal’s Birbhum district rose to nine as police launched a manhunt for hotel owner Tapas Paul. His son and co-owner Kalyan Paul was arrested, while investigators examine alleged safety lapses and evacuation arrangements
A hotel fire in West Bengal’s Tarapith killed nine people, including five members of a Meghalaya family, officials said. Two people, including the hotel owner, were detained as authorities investigated possible fire-safety lapses and ordered audits of hotels ahead of a major festival
Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Birbhum on Sunday. Police recovered a purported note and launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the 74-year-old leader’s death
Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a Trinamool Congress party office in Birbhum’s Rampurhat on Sunday morning. Police recovered a purported suicide note, while his body was sent for post-mortem examination
A probe has started into Birbhum stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal's company receiving 84 government construction contracts during the previous West Bengal government. The Enforcement Directorate is examining his assets, while police investigate alleged links to seized cash, gold and corruption
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum over 15 years, blaming the previous government. He cited the seizure of cash, gold and properties linked to stone trader Tullu Mondal during an illegal mining crackdown
West Bengal Police recovered a large cache of explosives, including ammonium nitrate and gelatin sticks, from a house in Nalhati, Birbhum. Authorities seized the materials and are investigating possible links to stone quarry operations, illegal supply networks, or a sabotage plan
Mamata Banerjee says flood-like situation was feared in at least seven districts of the State situated downstream after the release of water from dams in neighbouring Jharkhand
