The date holds historical significance as it was on June 20, 1947, that the Bengal Provincial Legislative Assembly passed the resolution for West Bengal to remain a part of India.
The restrictions will not be applicable for vehicles carrying LPG Cylinders, CNG, petroleum, oil, lubricants and oxygen, vegetable, medicine, fruits, fish and milk.
According to local sources, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel allegedly attempted to push back a group of individuals trying to infiltrate into the country through the Sukhdevpur border.
A six-member team from the CID carried out an hour-long search at the Ballygunge MLA's Bhabanipur residence and questioned Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay in relation to the case, police sources said.
The Uttar Banga chapter of Vishwa Samvad Kendra in Siliguri is scheduled to hold an evening programme featuring cultural performances and a discussion.
The process to set up the stage for the Martyr’s Day rally on 21 July began today.
In the aftermath of the recent unrest at South Calcutta Law College, the University of Calcutta is preparing to issue a comprehensive advisory to its 170 affiliated colleges, mandating heightened campus security measures and administrative oversight, officials said today.
Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) handled an impressive 17.186 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in Q1 of the financial year 2025-26 in April to June marking a 21.21 growth compared to the 14.2 MMT handled in the corresponding period last year.
Heavy rains continued to batter parts of south Bengal for the third consecutive day due to the combined effect of a low-pressure area and an active cyclonic circulation, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue fresh warnings for several districts in the state.
As political tensions flare across Bengal following the alleged Kasba gang-rape incident, a shocking case of sexual harassment has surfaced from Chapra in Nadia district.
