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She hired the goons to teach a lesson to her husband and paid them Rs five lakh to thrash him. (Photo: Representational Image)

Man seen on video beating elderly father for 'touching sweets',...

The video shows the old man answering his son's question while being repeated beaten for touching sweets in the kitchen...

25 Oct 2018 4:51 PM IST

Railways will eventually extend the scheme to all trains in which meals are served, officials said. (Photo: Pixabay)

4-member team to probe Santragachi stampede

The official said there was no disruption in services and trains were running as per schedule through the station.

25 Oct 2018 1:39 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

CBI has become BJP's policing agency: Mamata Banerjee

According to the law, the CBI director is appointed for a fixed tenure of two years.

25 Oct 2018 1:36 AM IST

The father raped his 15-year-old daughter in 2015.

100-year-old woman raped by 20-year-old man in West Bengal

Proceedings are going on and the victim has been released from the hospital after the required medical tests.

24 Oct 2018 1:27 PM IST

State minister Arup Roy said that 17 others were injured in the incident, of whom some were in a serious condition and were being treated at Howrah General Hospital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

2 killed, 17 injured in stampede at foot overbridge in Bengal's Howrah

Incident occurred at foot overbridge at Santragachi station when an express train and 2 EMU locals arrived at the...

24 Oct 2018 8:08 AM IST

The caravan is accompanied by tableaux on the puja themes. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Red Road Carnival ends Durga Puja

Durga idols of 68 leading community pujas take part in fest.

24 Oct 2018 1:27 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Two killed, 17 injured in station stampede

Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured from...

24 Oct 2018 1:26 AM IST

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BJP, TMC workers' killing triggers fresh face-off

BJP worker found hanging hrs after TMC cadre shot dead.

23 Oct 2018 6:31 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is leaving for Delhi on Monday, said she would seek time from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the issue. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch towers to be set up near Mamata residence

The construction will have to be completed within 90 days, according to the tender.

23 Oct 2018 2:05 AM IST

An illustravive image of Kolkatas red light area

Riding on hope, sex worker dances her way out of city's red-light area

Uma fought back, is now a dance teacher.

23 Oct 2018 2:03 AM IST

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Teenager killed in bike mishap on Vidyasagar Setu

The accused was performing stunts when the mishap occurred. The pillion rider escaped with minor injuries.

21 Oct 2018 12:58 AM IST

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2 drunk cops beat up ASI at police complex

Official had protested against policemen, 2 others for consuming alcohol, misbehaving with women.

21 Oct 2018 12:52 AM IST