Howrah Eviction Drive: Railways Demolish Illegal Settlements in Tikiapara
Railway authorities have cleared illegal settlements along the tracks in Howrah’s Tikiapara to address long-standing drainage and train safety issues.
West Bengal
Eastern Railway Announces 7 Special Local Trains for Paschimbanga Diwas
Eastern Railway will operate seven special EMU local trains in the Howrah division on June 20, 2026. The services aim to tackle passenger rush on…
World Heritage Day 2026: Theme Focuses on Saving Monuments From Disasters
The international community is observing World Heritage Day 2026 with a focus on protecting historical monuments and cultural traditions from modern crises and disasters.
Nandakumar-Digha Double Line: Railway Board Clears Project After 8-Year Wait
The Railway Board has officially approved the construction of a double railway line between Nandakumar and Digha, ending an eight-year wait for the crucial infrastructure…
Monsoon 2026 Tracker: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in 8 States, From Kerala to Sub-Himalayan Bengal
The Bengal Story Bureau | NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon is now firmly established across the Indian peninsula and is advancing steadily…
7 new districts in West Bengal soon
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today announced that seven new districts will be carved out in the state soon. These districts…
Free mental health camp for the elderly in Kolkata
Kolkata-based “Procheshtha” recently organised a geriatric mental wellness camp in the city. Attended by nearly a hundred senior citizens, it was a…
Bharat Bandh: nation-wide strike partially affects banking sector
A 48-hour nation-wide strike called by various trade unions to protest the Centre’s policies started on Monday, affecting some places and sectors…
Stop UP from becoming Kashmir, Kerala or Bengal, UP CM Yogi Adityanath tells voters
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to people to bring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) back to power in the…
Suvendu Adhikari chosen Leader of Opposition in Bengal Assembly
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the Leader of Opposition of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Suvendu…