EC Transfers 13 IAS and 20 IPS Officers in Bengal

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

East India State News

The Election Commission has ordered a fresh administrative reshuffle in poll-bound West Bengal, transferring 13 IAS officers and 20 IPS officers as part of preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections. The move comes shortly after the election schedule was announced and adds to a series of

East India State News

SCB Hospital Fire Kills 10 In Cuttack

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

A major fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack early on March 16 left at least 10 patients dead and several hospital staff injured, triggering an emergency response and renewed scrutiny of fire safety standards in public hospitals. The blaze was reported from the trauma care intensive care unit, where critically ill patients […]

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Mamata Banerjee Holds Kolkata Protest Over SIR

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee staged a protest in Kolkata opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing the exercise of being politically motivated. The demonstration drew participation from leaders and workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress as tensions between the state government and the BJP escalated over the voter

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Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas of West Bengal on Friday afternoon, prompting residents, office workers and students to evacuate buildings and rush to open spaces as a safety precaution. The seismic activity, originating from a quake in neighbouring Bangladesh, caused noticeable shaking in high-rise structures across the city. Kolkata

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Bengal Announces ₹1500 Monthly Youth Allowance Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2026

The West Bengal government has introduced a ₹1,500 monthly allowance under the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme to provide financial support to eligible young people in the state. Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme Eligibility The programme is targeted at unemployed youth meeting age and educational criteria specified by authorities. Applicants must be residents of the state and […]

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AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead In Jalandhar

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead near a gurdwara in Jalandhar, Punjab, triggering a police investigation and heightened security in the area. The incident occurred in a public place and prompted immediate response from law enforcement authorities. Lucky Oberoi Shooting In Jalandhar According to officials, unidentified assailants opened fire near the gurdwara, fatally

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Myanmar Earthquake Triggers Tremors in Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Tremors were felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas on Tuesday evening after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, causing brief panic among residents in parts of eastern India. Details of the Earthquake The earthquake, measuring around magnitude 6 on the Richter scale, originated in Myanmar and was felt in several locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata,

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Mamata Banerjee to Appear in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to appear before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with her petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in the State. Seeks to Argue Case in Person Banerjee has moved an application seeking permission to argue the matter herself as […]

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Mamata Slams Budget Allocation, Raises Poll Concerns

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, calling the budget allocation for Bengal “insufficient” and alleging political bias in the distribution of funds. She said the state had been “short-changed” compared with others, especially in sectors like infrastructure, health and education. State vs Centre Budget Dispute Mamata Banerjee

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Kolkata Warehouse Fire Kills Seven, Many Missing

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

At least seven people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a warehouse complex in southern Kolkata, while more than 20 others are feared missing. The fire erupted in the early hours at two adjoining warehouses in the Anandapur area, where several workers were reportedly inside at the time. Rescue Operations Continue Fire […]