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Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The middle portion of the structure near Siliguri collapsed on a canal below at around 9.30 am when a truck was crossing it.

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.

'Pro-Mamata Sentiment Among Muslims Is A Reality'

'Pro-Mamata Sentiment Among Muslims Is A Reality'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'Mamata needs to address the anger and resentment among various sections of the Hindu community because low-scale communal violence has always paid richer electoral dividends for the BJP.'

Howrah sex racket prime accused held, mother still at large

Howrah sex racket prime accused held, mother still at large

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The West Bengal Police on Wednesday arrested Ariyan Khan, one of the prime accused in the Howrah sex and pornographic film racket, from a hideout in the Golf Green area of south Kolkata, a senior officer said.

Kalyan Banerjee quits as TMC chief whip in LS amid coordination issues

Kalyan Banerjee quits as TMC chief whip in LS amid coordination issues

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Senior Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee resigned as the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha, citing unfair blame for lack of coordination among MPs and internal party conflicts.

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

Bengal govt, DGP get NHRC notice over Sandeshkhali

Bengal govt, DGP get NHRC notice over Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the West Bengal government and the state's police chief over reports alleging 'unabated human rights violations' due to continued violence in restive Sandeshkhali, officials said on Wednesday.

Sandeshkhali: Bengal DGP promises strict action against guilty

Sandeshkhali: Bengal DGP promises strict action against guilty

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar on Thursday said that police will listen to the complaints of every individual in Sandeshkhali and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.

Bengal child rights panel at Sandeshkhali to probe cruelty on infant

Bengal child rights panel at Sandeshkhali to probe cruelty on infant

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Villagers alleged that a seven-month-old child was snatched from her mother's lap and thrown away by miscreants in Sandeshkhali.

Encephalitis toll rises to 102 in Bengal, 43 in Assam

Encephalitis toll rises to 102 in Bengal, 43 in Assam

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Encephalitis playing havoc in north Bengal, where 102 people have died, has spread its tentacles to Assam as well taking 43 lives there.

Indian Navy, Bodoland FC secure Durand Cup QF spots

Indian Navy, Bodoland FC secure Durand Cup QF spots

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Late strikes by Pintu Mahata and Sreyas V G ensured Indian Navy FT bounce back from a one-goal deficit to overcome local side TRAU FC 2-1 and book their spot in the quarterfinals of the 134th Durand Cup in Imphal on Tuesday.

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. As managing director of Amrut Distilleries, he balances ritual and ambition, tradition and transformation, like many other legacy players in India's alcoholic beverages sector who are staring at a rosy future.

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The collective West has always opposed strong leaders and economic development in India, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bengal Guv orders Kolkata Police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises

Bengal Guv orders Kolkata Police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bose is planning to convert the police outpost near the North Gate of the Raj Bhavan into a 'Jan Manch' (public platform), he said.

Why J&K Border Villages Are Safe Haven For Terrorists

Why J&K Border Villages Are Safe Haven For Terrorists

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Why have we failed to address the issue of ensuring a requisite buffer zone in J&K, given that cross-border links of some J&K politicians are known?', asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Molestation case: Bengal Guv shows Raj Bhavan footage to people

Molestation case: Bengal Guv shows Raj Bhavan footage to people

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In the backdrop of a woman employee of Raj Bhavan levelling molestation charges against him, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Thursday showed CCTV footage of the premises of May 2 to common people.

Arms, ammunition found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Arms, ammunition found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The CBI during its probe got inputs of a large cache of arms hidden in Sandeshkhali. On Friday morning, a CBI team started a search operation during which the arms, including foreign-made pistols, were seized, the officials said.

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The message from Sunday's event will undoubtedly reverberate globally. It's a landmark occasion that will be remembered for generations and will inspire many other states to introduce the story of Rajendra Chola into school curricula, says Tarun Vijay.

NCW chief recommends President's rule in Bengal

NCW chief recommends President's rule in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma met President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday and recommended President's rule in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali violence.

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Have you seen a tiger? How and where did you spot it? We want you to share your stories and original photographs with us. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: I spotted a tiger) along with your name, location and photographs of the tigers you saw.

Kanchanjunga Express passengers ordeal ends as train reaches Sealdah

Kanchanjunga Express passengers ordeal ends as train reaches Sealdah

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The hapless passengers, who went through the ordeal and horror of the accident, were provided with medical facilities, food and water at various stations, including Malda town and also at Sealdah during the journey, he said.

Anti-Waqf protests: 150 held in Murshidabad violence, police deployed

Anti-Waqf protests: 150 held in Murshidabad violence, police deployed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

The high court also instructed both the Mamata government and the Centre to submit detailed reports on the situation. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 17.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

Sandeshkhali violence: NCSC recommends Prez rule in Bengal

Sandeshkhali violence: NCSC recommends Prez rule in Bengal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

A delegation of the NCSC had visited Sandeshkhali on Thursday after a large number of women claimed that TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his supporters captured swathes of land by force and also sexually harassed them.

BJP's self-goal in Bengal and north east

BJP's self-goal in Bengal and north east

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'After a longish time being on the defensive on the Muslim issue, Mamata found in the Centre's surgical strike just the kind of battle in which she specialises -- hand-to-hand combat.' 'Having routed the once formidable Marxists by her trademark, no-holds-barred belligerence, she is now ready to employ the same tactics against the BJP,' predicts Amulya Ganguli.

'Next 48 hours crucial': 10 dead, hundreds displaced as rain lash Maha

'Next 48 hours crucial': 10 dead, hundreds displaced as rain lash Maha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have caused floods, road blockages, and widespread damage, resulting in casualties and displacement. The state government is monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue efforts.

Bengal guv opens 'Peace Home' for Sandeshkhali women

Bengal guv opens 'Peace Home' for Sandeshkhali women

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has also appealed to political parties and people from all walks of life to come together and organise a 'peace visit' to trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district to show solidarity with the aggrieved women.

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The death toll included over 450 from intense heat wave last summer, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

TMC to seek Bengal Guv's dismissal over 'hawala link': MP

TMC to seek Bengal Guv's dismissal over 'hawala link': MP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sharpening its attack on West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that his name figures in the Jain Hawala scandal, the Trinamool Congress said it will think of ways to step up the demand for his dismissal.

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Six Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended from the West Bengal assembly over staging protests in the House in view of unrest in Sandeshkhali.

New BJP chief vows to 'stop Talibanisation' of Bengal

New BJP chief vows to 'stop Talibanisation' of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Refusing to attach much importance to the series of defections plaguing the saffron camp in the last few months, Majumdar said those committed to the ideology and cause can never leave the party.

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The squad announcement also marks the return of East Bengal's dependable central defender Anwar Ali, who had been sidelined since February due to a hamstring injury. He last featured in competitive action against Bengaluru FC in the ISL.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.