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A man from Kerala was allegedly tied up and beaten to death by locals in Kultali, South 24 Parganas, on suspicion of theft. Police arrested five people and detained two minors after a social media video exposed the incident

  Six locals were arrested after Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas. Protesters heckled him with eggs and bricks, raising “thief” slogans. Police examined video footage, launched searches, and Mamata Banerjee later alleged BJP pressure on hospitals 

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly roughed up and targeted with stones, shoes and eggs during a visit to Sonarpur. Condemning the incident, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack, while TMC termed the protest politically motivated

The Election Commission of India is reviewing demands for repolling in 77 booths across South 24 Parganas after West Bengal polls, amid allegations of EVM issues and irregularities. A special observer has been tasked with ground verification before any decision

The Calcutta High Court asked the Election Commission of India to decide on TMC’s complaint alleging a poll observer met a BJP candidate improperly, while the EC maintained the meeting was official and within norms

The Election Commission of India warned Kolkata Police and South 24 Parganas authorities of strict action for negligence in preventing voter intimidation and explosives use ahead of West Bengal’s April 29 polls, ordering accountability of police officers and disciplinary measures

Four children were injured in South 24 Parganas when a drum containing chemicals exploded during road repair work in Canning. Three were hospitalized at MR Bangur Hospital, prompting a police investigation

At least eight people were killed and several others went missing after a massive fire gutted two adjoining warehouses in South 24 Parganas on Kolkata’s outskirts. Rescue operations continue amid fears of more victims trapped inside

A van driver in South 24 Parganas has been arrested for repeatedly raping a deaf and mute minor girl by luring her with food. The crime came to light when her family found her bleeding. Villagers later attacked the accused before police intervened

A civic volunteer, identified as Chandan Das, died on the spot when he allegedly touched a live wire in Bud Bud in Purba Bardhaman district

State government directs joint assessment of crop loss due to the cyclone by officials of the Agriculture and Revenue Departments

The landfall of 'Dana' started at about 12.05 pm on Thursday night and it took around eight and half hours to end the process

Rainfall intensified in the early morning hours across the affected districts, including Kolkata, which experienced moderate-to-heavy rainfall

Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority advises people to be on alert in view of strong winds and take necessary precautions

Cyclone likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday

IMD warns that wind speed is likely to reach 60 kmph along and off Odisha-West Bengal coasts and gradually increase thereafter

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23

In the incident, Sahajahan Molla, a close associate of Gharami, sustained gunshot wounds and was injured.

Stones were hurled at BJP national president J P Nadda's convoy during his visit to Diamond Harbour area in South 24 Parganas on December 10.