News for 'nadia district'

Nun wants to stay for more time in hospital; no arrests made yet

Nun wants to stay for more time in hospital; no arrests made yet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The woman has pleaded to spend some more time in the hospital.

Will welcome if Mamata exits INDIA, says CPI-M; joins Rahul's yatra in Bengal

Will welcome if Mamata exits INDIA, says CPI-M; joins Rahul's yatra in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Leaders of the West Bengal Congress unit, which has an alliance with the CPI-M-led Left Front in the state, were seen welcoming the Left leaders.

Hanskhali rape: CBI plans to conduct DNA tests; BJP team meets family

Hanskhali rape: CBI plans to conduct DNA tests; BJP team meets family

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

A class 9 student was allegedly raped on April 4 in Hanskhali in West Bengal's Nadia district during a birthday party at the house of the prime accused, a local Trinamool Congress leader's son.

OTT's 10 Best Female Performances

OTT's 10 Best Female Performances

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

It is a pleasure to watch talented actresses break out of their comfort zones.

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The church's caretaker found that the main door was ajar and a few belongings and the ciborium were broken.

Goa: Pacheco gets bail in Nadia death case

Goa: Pacheco gets bail in Nadia death case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Former Goa tourism minister Micky Pacheco was on Monday granted bail by a local court in connection with the Nadia Torrado death case.Margao District and Sessions Judge B P Deshpande granted bail to Pacheco, who was admitted to a hospital in Panaji on Sunday evening after he complained of chest pain, on a Rs 25,000 bond and surety of an equal amount.

'Wall of shame' to help stop open defecation West Bengal village

'Wall of shame' to help stop open defecation West Bengal village

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The 'wall of shame' is a novel method planned by Nadia district administration in which names of those who defecate in the open would be pasted on a village wall.

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Alleging that the administration delayed in initiating the rescue operation, a group of people from Shantipur set afire several boats, trawlers and launches anchored on the river bank on Sunday

Separate booth for sex workers in WB polls

Separate booth for sex workers in WB polls

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The names of 75 sex workers and their families existed on the electoral rolls in Shantipur constituency, but only 20 per cent turned up to vote in the last elections.

9 hurt, several rendered homeless as storm hits West Bengal

9 hurt, several rendered homeless as storm hits West Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Over 200 houses were damaged, scores of people were rendered homeless and nine persons were injured as storms lashed pockets of three districts of West Bengal since last night.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

Violent protests continue in Bengal over Citizenship Act

Violent protests continue in Bengal over Citizenship Act

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The amended Act has put the entire Northeast region and West Bengal on the boil as people fear that it might exacerbate the problem of illegal immigration.

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Rediff.com10 May 2022

As many as 12 teams were deployed and five teams were on standby in West Bengal while additional teams are also in readiness if required.

Bengal varsity student dies after falling from hostel; friend cries ragging

Bengal varsity student dies after falling from hostel; friend cries ragging

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Classes for the first year began a couple of days back, as another student of that year alleged that ragging by a few seniors was behind his friend's death.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

Mizoram stone quarry collapse: Toll rises to 10, PM announces ex gratia

Mizoram stone quarry collapse: Toll rises to 10, PM announces ex gratia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Of the deceased, five were from West Bengal, two each from Jharkhand and neighbouring Assam and one from Mizoram's Lunglei district, the official said.

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3%

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

On Monday, the ministry had put the recovery rate from COVID-19 at 22.17 per cent.

WB panchayat polls: Six killed, 18 injured in violence

WB panchayat polls: Six killed, 18 injured in violence

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Six persons, including a woman, were killed and 18 were injured in violence and CRPF firing in the fourth phase of the West Bengal panchayat elections on Monday. Polling in four districts saw a voter turnout of 25 per cent.

Expel me now, I will be back in next Lok Sabha: Moitra strikes defiant note

Expel me now, I will be back in next Lok Sabha: Moitra strikes defiant note

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Facing an expulsion recommendation in the "cash-for-query" row, TMC leader Mahua Moitra dismissed the Lok Sabha ethics committee's decision as a "prefixed match by a kangaroo court," and termed it a "death of parliamentary democracy".

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Banerjee, considered number two in the party, declined to comply with the notice, citing his engagement with an ongoing mass outreach campaign and upcoming panchayat polls.

India administers over 150 crore Covid jabs, minister calls it 'historic'

India administers over 150 crore Covid jabs, minister calls it 'historic'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 150-crore mark on Friday.

Upset PM seeks report on nun gang-rape, church vandalism

Upset PM seeks report on nun gang-rape, church vandalism

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

"PM is deeply concerned about the incidents in Hisar, Haryana and Nadia, West Bengal," the PMO tweeted.

The colours of Holi

The colours of Holi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Even as the country registered over 68,000 fresh cases on Monday, the highest single-day spike this year, people across states continue to violate Covid-19 norms and carry out celebrations on the occasion of Holi. Previously Health authorities had warned that if people do not abide by Covid-19 protocols, the festivals of Holi and Shab-e-Baraat may turn into superspreader events.

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Distraught with the news of her husband's death in Mosul, Dipali Tikadar now harbours just one wish: a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to seek a government job.

Bengal: 1 killed 'in police firing'; 9 others injured

Bengal: 1 killed 'in police firing'; 9 others injured

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

One person was killed and nine others, including eight policemen, were injured in violence that rocked Tehatta in Nadia district of West Bengal on Wednesday, forcing police to open fire in "self-defence".

Report says dead JU student may have been sexually abused during ragging

Report says dead JU student may have been sexually abused during ragging

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The inquiry committee formed by Jadavpur University to probe into the circumstances leading to the death of a fresher has concluded that the victim was singled out for severe pre-planned ragging, which included possible sexual abuse.

Bird flu spreads further in West Bengal

Bird flu spreads further in West Bengal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Samples from two more blocks of Nadia district, three blocks of Burdwan district and two blocks of Birbhum districts were confirmed to be positive for bird flu.

WB: Binayak Sen's home robbed

WB: Binayak Sen's home robbed

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Cash and valuables worth more than Rs 1 lakh were stolen on Tuesday from the residence of human rights activist Binayak Sen at Kalyani in Nadia district, the police said.

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The CBI has carried out searches at 15 locations in connection with the case related to attempt to murder of Dharma Mandal who suffered serious injuries after his family was attacked on May 14 night at their home in Nadia district's Chapra.

Trains collide in Bengal: One killed, many injured

Trains collide in Bengal: One killed, many injured

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

One person was killed while several others were injured on Saturday night when a local train hit a stationary train at a platform in West Bengal's Nadia district, railway officials said. The head-on collision took place when the Shantipur-Sealdah local, which was coming from the opposite direction, hit the stationary Sealdah-Shantipur local train that was waiting at the platform of Fulia station. Three coaches of the Shantipur-Sealdah local were derailed.

Cong worker stabbed, attack on TC block president

Cong worker stabbed, attack on TC block president

Rediff.com29 May 2011

A Congress worker was stabbed by unidentified persons near his home while a Trinamool Congress block president narrowly escaped a bomb attack in separate incidents in Nadia district on Sunday.

Those damaging public property will be shot: BJP leader

Those damaging public property will be shot: BJP leader

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

West Bengal BJP chief claimed that there are two crore "Muslim infiltrators" in the country.

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Roy, on his part, said the decision to name him in the first information report was 'politically motivated'.

Eleven dead in Bengal poll violence

Eleven dead in Bengal poll violence

Rediff.com11 May 2003

West Bengal police arrest 100 for running illegal firecracker factories

West Bengal police arrest 100 for running illegal firecracker factories

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The police seized a huge quantity of explosives and banned firecrackers during raids in different locations in rural West Bengal and arrested at least 100 people for their alleged involvement in running illegal manufacturing factories, a senior state police official said on Tuesday.

Goswami first female cricketer to hit 200-wicket mark

Goswami first female cricketer to hit 200-wicket mark

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami added another feather to her illustrious cap by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets on Wednesday.

Mamata asks cops to ensure BSF limits, riles guv

Mamata asks cops to ensure BSF limits, riles guv

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a letter to the chief minister, Dhankhar urged Banerjee to take appropriate steps urgently and address the issue in public and national interest.

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.

Mamata keeps vow of 18 yrs, sets foot in Writers'

Mamata keeps vow of 18 yrs, sets foot in Writers'

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Eighteen years after she vowed never to set foot again in Writers' Building from where she was forcefully evicted while on dharna with a rape victim before Jyoti Basu's chamber, Mamata Banerjee on Friday stepped in as chief minister.