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new16 years after Didi’s Dankuni-Ludhiana freight corridor, Budget signals Dankuni-Surat connect

- 18 mins ago 2 Feb 26, 1:18am -
new'It's a Humpty-Dumpty budget': Ahead assembly polls, CM Mamata Banerjee slams Union Budget 2026–27
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 as "anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education" and lacking benefits for Bengal. Her remarks followed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget presentation, which included proposals for an East Coast Industrial Corridor with a Durgapur node and tourism development in eastern states.
- 11 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 2:12pm -
newIndian Museum to unveil ‘beyond the land’ exhibition on 212th foundation day
The Indian Museum unveils "Beyond the Land," a rare exhibition showcasing India's profound connection with water. Artifacts highlight how rivers and seas shaped civilization, fostering trade, spirituality, and cultural exchange from the Harappan era to global maritime networks. This exhibition celebrates India's ancient interconnectedness and enduring heritage.
- 15 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 11:03am -
newKolkata warehouse fire: Tragedy result of TMC’s corruption, says Amit Shah; Mamata govt reminds BJP of Goa nightclub blaze, Indore water tragedy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged the Nazirabad fire was a result of Trinamool's corruption, not an accident. He claimed Trinamool's involvement, citing factories without environmental clearance and built on wetlands. Shah vowed a BJP government would investigate and punish culprits, also criticizing Mamata Banerjee's alleged vote-bank politics and dynasty rule.
- 16 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:28am -
newNIA starts Beldanga probe, state govt replaces dist SP

- 17 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 8:07am -
newCM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC again over micro-observers in Bengal
In a bold move, West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached out to the Chief Election Commissioner to raise her concerns over the appointment of 8,100 purportedly 'illegally appointed' micro-observers in the state's electoral roll revision process. She argues that such appointments lead to manipulation of data, claiming that West Bengal faces a unique situation compared to other states.
- 18 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 7:45am -
newKolkata godown fire tragedy no accident, TMC responsible: Union home minister Amit Shah
In a fiery political rally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pointed fingers at the Trinamool Congress, linking their alleged corruption to the devastating fire in Nazirabad. He called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into all corruption scandals should the BJP come to power, accusing the current government of prioritizing vote banks over the welfare of citizens.
- 18 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 7:39am -
newTMC reminds BJP of Goa nightclub blaze, Indore water deaths
Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah's criticism regarding a fire tragedy, drawing parallels to other incidents and questioning the PM's accountability. He accused the BJP of politicizing tragedies and highlighted corruption allegations against BJP leaders, urging a focus on development instead of divisive politics.
- 18 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 7:37am -
newBus-bike crash kills 3 of family in East Midnapore

- 18 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 7:34am -
newCity school showcases athletic prowess, teamwork

- 20 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 5:34am -