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Damodar River Under Threat? DVC Faces Notice Over Riverbed Excavation and Sand Mining Claims

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 - by The Researchers

The Tenughat Dam Division has issued a show-cause notice to DVC over the construction of a gabion wall along the Damodar River in Chandrapura, alleging ecological damage caused by sand extraction and riverbed excavation. NGT action may follow.

Abhishek Banerjee Heckled in Sonarpur, Protesters Allegedly Hurl Stones, Eggs and Shoes

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 - by The Researchers

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee allegedly faced protests, slogan-shouting and stone-pelting during a visit to a post-poll violence-affected area in Sonarpur West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, triggering sharp political reactions.

Over 100 TMC Councillors Quit Party; BJP Claims 50 MLAs, 20 MPs Ready to Join

May 27, 2026 - by The Researchers

Over 100 TMC councillors have reportedly resigned across West Bengal amid growing internal dissent. BJP MP Saumitra Khan claims 50 MLAs and 20 MPs are ready to join the BJP, while TMC dismisses the allegations as misinformation.

Fish-Rice Meals @ ₹5: West Bengal Govt Launches Annapurna Scheme, Women Aid and Liquor Curbs

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 - by The Researchers

West Bengal announced major welfare measures, including ₹5 fish-rice meals, ₹3,000 monthly aid for women under the Annapurna Scheme, and a ban on liquor shops near schools, colleges, and temples.

Falta Repoll Result 2026: BJP Crushes TMC in Diamond Harbour Stronghold

May 24, 2026 - by The Researchers

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a landslide victory in the Falta Assembly repoll with a margin of over one lakh votes, dealing a major setback to TMC in its Diamond Harbour stronghold.

Jhalmuri Vendor Who Served PM Modi Receives Death Threats from Pakistan, Bangladesh; Police Begin Probe

May 22, 2026May 23, 2026 - by The Researchers

Bikram Sau, the Bengal jhalmuri vendor who became famous after serving PM Narendra Modi during an election campaign, has allegedly received death threats from Pakistan and Bangladesh numbers. Police have launched an investigation.

‘Detect, Delete and Deport’: WB Govt Begins Action Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 - by The Researchers

West Bengal (WB) government has launched deportation proceedings against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and started handing over land to the BSF for Indo-Bangladesh border fencing.

NIA Arrests Kolkata Man for Allegedly Spying for Pakistan Intelligence Network

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 - by The Researchers

The NIA has arrested a Kolkata resident accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives and aiding an alleged anti-India espionage network.

KMC Issues Demolition Notices to 17 Properties Linked to Abhishek Banerjee

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 - by The Researchers

Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued demolition notices to 17 properties allegedly linked to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee over claims of unauthorised construction, intensifying Bengal’s political battle.

TMC Faces Fresh Setback in Falta Repoll as Candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws Before Voting

May 19, 2026 - by The Researchers

TMC faces a fresh political setback after Falta repoll candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest ahead of voting, triggering sharp BJP attacks on Abhishek Banerjee’s “Diamond Harbour Model.”