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Ex-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP candidate in Tamluk, takes lead
Published on Jun 04, 2024 03:33 PM IST
At around 2:30pm, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) data, Gangopadhyay was leading with a margin of 10,345 votes
TMC ahead in 30 of 42 seats in Bengal; BJP trailing in all seats it won in 2019
In the 2021 assembly polls, the BJP bagged 30 of the 54 seats in the eight north Bengal districts, although the TMC won 213 of the state’s 294 seats
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 12:06 PM IST
West Bengal: Close fight between TMC, BJP in early trends
BJP set a record in Bengal in the 2019 polls winning 18 seats, increasing its tally by 16 in comparison to its score in the 2014 results
Published on Jun 04, 2024 09:57 AM IST
Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 29.22 °C, check weather forecast for June 4, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Kolkata on June 4, 2024 here.
Published on Jun 04, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Repolling held in two booths in Bengal amidst allegations of post-poll violence
An Election Commission of India official said that at least 400 companies of Central Armed Police Forces would stay back in the state till June 19 to prevent post-poll clashes
Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:35 PM IST
Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 28.9 °C, check weather forecast for June 3, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Kolkata on June 3, 2024 here.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 28.64 °C, check weather forecast for June 2, 2024
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Published on Jun 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Polarisation of Muslim votes likely to block BJP’s Bengal LS target
Muslim voters play a decisive role in at least 120 of Bengal’s 294 assembly seats, of which BJP could win only 75 in 2021
Published on Jun 01, 2024 04:15 PM IST
Clashes in Bengal during final phase voting; EVM vandalised, crude bombs hurled
At Kultali in South 24 Parganas irate villagers looted and dumped an EVM and VVPAT machine in a pond, alleging intimidation by Trinamool Congress
Published on Jun 01, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 25.8 °C, check weather forecast for June 1, 2024
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Published on Jun 01, 2024 07:00 AM IST
‘Was first in family to apply under CAA in Bengal, now others will’
Eight persons in West Bengal were given their certificate of Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act on Wednesday
Published on May 31, 2024 10:17 PM IST
For BJP, final phase of Bengal Lok Sabha polls is an acid test
The most high-profile of the nine in the final phase is Diamond Harbour that has twice elected Abhishek Banerjee since 2014
Published on May 31, 2024 09:36 PM IST
Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.97 °C, check weather forecast for May 31, 2024
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Published on May 31, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Order CBI probe into Dehradun builder’s suicide, demands Uttarakhand Congress
Police said the Gupta brothers made an investment of around ₹15 crore in two housing projects of the deceased, which were worth more than ₹1,000 crore,
Published on May 29, 2024 07:57 PM IST
Major political earthquake expected in next six months after LS results: PM Modi
Modi was speaking at an election rally at Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas where he campaigned for 3 candidates whom the BJP has fielded from Diamond Harbour, Mathurapur and Joynagar
Published on May 29, 2024 01:18 PM IST
Record-breaking heatwave sees Jhansi hit 49° Celsius
Day temperatures in Jhansi spiked the highest in 132 years as the city reeled under 49 degrees Celsius, which was 5.9 degrees above normal.
Updated on May 29, 2024 07:38 AM IST
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PM Modi steps up attack on Mamata Banerjee, asks if TMC will unleash goons on judges
PM Modi on Tuesday addressed two election meetings at Barasat and Jadavpur and conducted a road show in north Kolkata
Published on May 28, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Cyclone Remal makes landfall; 1 lakh people shifted to shelters in Bengal
Cyclone Remal updates: The landfall process, with its centre about 30 km from the coastline at 8.30pm, will continue for about four hours, MeT department said
Published on May 26, 2024 10:18 PM IST
Cyclone Remal: Passengers stranded at Kolkata airport as ops halted for 21 hours
Passenger inconvenience at Kolkata airport due to flight suspension after cyclone Remal; airlines criticised for lack of communication and support.
Published on May 26, 2024 12:00 PM IST
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Bangladeshi MP murder case: Dhaka police’s team to visit Kolkata for probe
A four-member team of Indian police is currently investigating the murder incident
Published on May 26, 2024 10:07 AM IST
PTI |
Thousands to be evacuated from coastal villages as Bengal braces for Cyclone Remal
The India Meteorological Department has warned that Remal is likely to make landfall around midnight on May 26 between Sagar Island in the southern tip of West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh
Published on May 25, 2024 08:06 PM IST
Sporadic violence mar sixth phase in Bengal; TMC leader killed hours before polling
The average voter turnout till 5pm was 77.9% in West Bengal in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Saturday
Updated on May 25, 2024 06:45 PM IST
Gold smuggling racket behind Bangladesh MP’s murder in Kolkata?
The accused persons have claimed during interrogation that the victim and the prime accused were into gold smuggling.
Updated on May 25, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Why phase 6 in Bengal is crucial for BJP’s target of 30
In Bengal’s tribal belt Jangal Mahal region, of the eight seats – Tamluk, Kanthi, Ghatal, Jhargram, Midnapore, Purulia, Bankura, and Bishnupur – the BJP in 2019 wrested five – Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, Bishnupur and Midnapore
Published on May 25, 2024 05:13 PM IST
TMC leader allegedly killed in East Midnapore hours before 6th phase of LS polls
Earlier, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) woman worker identified as Rathibala Ari was allegedly killed on Thursday at Nanidgram in Tamluk triggering violent protests
Updated on May 25, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Kolkata's Alipore zoo implements relief measures for animals to combat heatwave
Subhankar Sen Gupta, an IFS officer, outlined the zoo's strategies to mitigate the effects of the extreme temperatures.
Published on May 24, 2024 01:21 PM IST
ANI |
At Kanthi, it’s a prestige fight between Adhikari family and Mamata Banerjee
For the BJP, which set a record in Bengal in 2019 by winning 18 of the state’s 42 seats, winning Kanthi is crucial for meeting this year’s target of 30 seats
Updated on May 23, 2024 07:22 PM IST
Bangladesh MP murder case: Blood stains found in refrigerator, reveals police probe
The Bangladeshi MP, who entered India on May 12, was last seen on the afternoon of May 13 when he went with friends to a home in Bidhannagar near Kolkata for a medical check-up
Updated on May 23, 2024 12:42 PM IST
More Mamata harasses Suvendu, higher position BJP would give him, says Amit Shah
The West Bengal police on Tuesday raided a rented house of Suvendu Adhikari at Kolaghat in East Midnapore in search of a local miscreant who was absconding
Published on May 22, 2024 08:40 PM IST
LS polls: In Bengal’s Tamluk, it’s a battle between an ex-HC judge and a poet
The BJP has fielded former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay while the TMC has fielded Debangshu Bhattacharya, a young party spokesperson in Tamluk
Updated on May 22, 2024 06:01 PM IST
