Midnapore (Medinipur)

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A forest range officer (FRO) of Pirakata Range under Midnapur division has created a beautiful garden using waste plastic bottles and rubber tyres. (Photo: ANI)

Forest officer creates garden using plastic bottles, rubber tyres in Bengal

The garden has become a go-to spot in the area and attracts a crowd who pay a visit to appreciate the greenery and Mohanta's work.

15 Sep 2019 10:56 AM

The brother of the deceased believes that the woman had some enmity with him. (Photo: Representational)

Bengal woman held for murdering man who attempted to rape her

According to the woman, the deceased had been harassing her for some time and entered her home on Thursday in a drunken state.

29 Jul 2019 3:48 PM

Banerjee, whose party was accused of unleashing a reign of terror during the panchayat polls, insisted that it was her party men who were killed during the elections in 2018. (Photo: File)

Modi's political funding must be investigated, shall request the EC: Mamta

The chief minister also alleged that BJP is doling out thousands of rupees to lure people to its rallies, while also buying votes.

29 Apr 2019 11:19 AM

The BJP has accused the Trinamool chief of unleashing ‘terror’ in the state and called her ‘Talibani Didi.’ (Photo: PTI)

BJP workers will not be cowed down: Vijayvargiya on violence at Shah's rally in Bengal

At Shah's rally in East Midnapore on Tuesday, vehicles for ferrying people were vandalised by miscreants, lobbed with stones and torched.

30 Jan 2019 11:05 AM

A 24-year-old MTech student of IIT Kharagpur was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room, the police said on Thursday. (Representational image)

24-yr-old student found hanging in IIT Kharagpur, police investigate

Police have started an investigation to find out the reason behind death. His body has been sent for autopsy and forensic report is awaited.

25 Oct 2018 1:32 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for putting her banner around the city just before his visit. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

In Mamata Banerjee's bastion, Modi attacks Bengal's 'syndicate politics'

PM Modi in a veiled attack on CM Mamata Banerjee said the 'syndicate' is playing vote bank politics to remain in power.

16 Jul 2018 5:09 PM

'My government is your government, it is a government of farmers. Our government worked for farmers... from quality seeds to market, it is important to have warehouse to save the produce,' Modi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA govt working to double farmer income by 2022: PM Modi in Bengal's Midnapore

Modi attacked the Mamata Banerjee government for throttling democracy and encouraging syndicates in West Bengal.

16 Jul 2018 3:32 PM

At least, 67 people were injured in the collapse and were rushed to hospital on motorcycles and even by the ambulance that follows the PM's convoy. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

67 injured after tent collapses at PM Modi’s rally in Bengal's Midnapore

Officials said the tent was erected next to main entrance of PM Narendra Modi's rally venue to shelter people from rain.

16 Jul 2018 2:36 PM

Trinamool Congress leaders had denied any involvement of the party in the two deaths. (Facebook | Screengrab | Kailash Vijayvargiya)

BJP to move high court, SC to know truth behind murders of workers in Purulia

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya alleged the two were murdered because of instigation by senior Trinamool leaders.

05 Jun 2018 8:40 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also alleged that "secularism is under threat". (Photo: File | PTI)

Mamata launches 'BJP quit India' campaign; asks support from Oppn parties

The WB CM launched the campaign on a day when the country is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement.

09 Aug 2017 6:27 PM

Anand Subramanian, senior director of marketing communications at Ola said.

Ola, WWF to light up Sunderbans

World Environment Day initiative “FadakPadtaHai”, Ola will donate a portion of its revenue from the Share Pass proceeds to WWF India.

09 Jun 2017 5:38 AM

The accident took place near Bhadutala of Salboni Police station. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

West Bengal: Two killed, ten injured after truck hits auto-rickshaw

The auto-rickshaw was carrying 12 students of Bhadutala Vivekananda High School.

20 Apr 2017 3:57 PM

A large contingent of police personnel rushed to spot from Ratua police station and the branch resumed business after the situation was brought under control. (Photo: File)

Malda: Angry customers pelt stones at SBI branch, smash ATM

Police said a closed ATM near the branch was also smashed by angry residents.

15 Dec 2016 8:23 PM

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