The West Bengal Bar Council results have delivered a major boost to the TMC after its Assembly setback. Where the Trinamool Congress retained control of the lawyers body by winning 15 of the 23 elected seats. TMC Wins 15 of 23 seats in West Bengal Bar Council polls Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress has scored a commanding victory in the West Bengal Bar Council election, winning 15 of the 23 elected seats and retaining its influence over t

Repeated local Covid-19 spikes in India are being driven by new Omicron variants, declining immunity and changing regional conditions. Experts say current Covid infections in India resemble limited endemic outbreaks, not a nationwide resurgence.   Small increases in Covid-19 infections are once again being reported from parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and a few other locations. The developments have raised familiar conc

Bengal Congress Invites Mamata to Martyrs’ Day, Questions Her 1997 Exit The West Bengal Congress has invited Trinamool Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee to its July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme at Shahid Minar in Kolkata. However, state Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said Banerjee should acknowledge that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a political mista

The proposed relocation of the Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport has returned to public attention after access restrictions were imposed. Aviation officials cite security and runway limitations, while community representatives demand consultation and legal protection.   The proposal to relocate the Bankra Mosque from inside Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has again become a major public issue as aviation authori

Mamata claim raises political heat Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim of being prevented from leaving her residence has added fresh political tension to the Baruipur minor death case. The incident, involving the death of a 12-year-old girl, has already sparked public anger, protests and demands for fast justice. The Trinamool Congress alleged that police were posted outside Banerjee’s home and barricades were placed after officials came to know about her plan to visit the victim’s family in Baruipur. The party said she wanted to meet the family, offer support and call for strict action against those involved. Officials have not yet given a detailed public response to the allegation. SIT probe remains under pressure The case is linked to the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in the Surjyapur area of Baruipur, South 24 Parganas. Police said the girl had gone out to buy a birthday gift but did not return home. Her family later alleged that she was taken away forcibly and claimed their early appeals for help were not handled with urgency. Her body was later found near Surjyapur Haat, triggering strong protests in the area. Residents blocked roads, burned tyres and damaged police vehicles as anger grew over the handling of the case. Security was increased to control the situation and avoid further violence. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the case. Several people have been arrested, while another local political worker has reportedly been questioned. Senior officers have said the probe will continue and all accused persons will face legal action. For the TMC, the alleged house arrest claim has turned the Baruipur case into a wider political issue involving law and order, police conduct and democratic rights. For the victim’s family, the main demand remains clear: a fair investigation, quick justice and punishment for everyone responsible. The next few days will be crucial. A transparent and fast SIT probe may help calm public anger, but any delay or sign of political pressure could deepen the controversy. The Baruipur case now stands as a serious test for policing, public trust and justice in West Bengal.

ISKCON Removes Radharaman Das From Kolkata Posts, Bars Him From Public Representation ISKCON has removed its Kolkata vice-president, Radharaman Das, from all organisational responsibilities and directed him not to speak or act on behalf of the organisation in public forums, media interactions, or before government authorities. The decision has drawn attention as Das had become one of ISKCON’s most visible public figures in recent years, frequently comm

Kolkata Warehouse Collapse: 3 Killed, 18 Injured As Rescue Operation Continues In Taratala A major rescue operation is underway in Kolkata’s Taratala area after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Leaves Workers Trapped At le

Suhrawardy Avenue Renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, Sparks Kolkata History Row Kolkata, June 22: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s decision to rename Suhrawardy Avenue in Park Circus as Gopal Mukherjee Road on June 20, 2026, has triggered a political and historical debate in West Bengal. The change has been welcomed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Firhad Hakim Quits Kolkata Mayor Post Amid TMC Crisis Firhad Hakim’s resignation as Kolkata Mayor has added fresh pressure on Mamata Banerjee as the TMC faces growing internal turmoil. Firhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor Senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata Mayor, adding another major twist to the political crisis surrounding Mamata

TMC Faces Big Trouble As Bengal Party Crisis Grows The Bengal TMC crisis has deepened as rebel MLAs challenge the party’s Assembly control, while arrests of party-linked leaders add fresh pressure. Rebel MLAs Challenge TMC Control The Trinamool Congress is facing one of its biggest political tests in West Bengal as a rebel group of MLAs has challenged the party’s ex

Mamata Meeting Called Off As TMC Faces Fresh Political Heat A key Trinamool Congress meeting at Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence was called off after nearly 60 of the party’s 80 MLAs stayed away, creating a fresh political talking point in West Bengal.   Low Turnout Raises Questions The Trinamool Congress faced an uncomfortable moment after only around 20 MLAs reached Mamata Banerjee’s residence for a scheduled

Bengal ED Raids Focus On Former Kolkata DCP And Sona Pappu Links ED Raids Multiple Bengal Locations The Enforcement Directorate has widened its probe in Bengal by conducting raids at nine locations in Kolkata and Murshidabad linked to former Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged strongman Sona Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar. The searches are part of an investigation into suspected land grabbing, extortion, illegal c

Mamata Banerjee Attacks BJP Over Hawker Eviction And Abhishek Notice Row   Mamata Banerjee Questions BJP Over Eviction Row Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has sharpened her attack on the BJP, accusing the new West Bengal government of targeting minority communities and roadside hawkers. Speaking at a meeting of TMC MLAs, Mamata claimed that hawker stalls were being bulldozed and said such actions were against constitutio

Encroachment Crackdown Widens In Bengal The West Bengal anti-encroachment drive 2026 has moved into major public spaces, with authorities targeting illegal structures, roadside stalls, and unauthorised constructions in Kolkata, Howrah, and Sealdah. The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government has said that public land, railway areas, and crowded civic zones must be cleared to improve safety and movement.

Suvendu Adhikari Named West Bengal CM After BJP’s Historic Win The Bharatiya Janata Party has officially chosen Suvendu Adhikari as the next Chief Minister of