Residents of Murshidabad in West Bengal blocked National Highway 12 and set tyres ablaze on Friday, protesting alleged attacks on migrant workers from the district in other states. The demonstration caused major traffic disruptions as protesters demanded
Two individuals in Murshidabad died after cardiac arrests, with families attributing their deaths to anxiety from voter list hearings over name discrepancies.
West Bengal witnesses tragic incidents including a BLO found hanging in Kolkata and a senior citizen's death in Murshidabad, reportedly due to anxiety over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Booth Level Officers in Behrampore staged a protest and submitted mass resignations, citing confusion over ECI instructions. The situation escalated when voters ransacked a hearing camp, leading to police intervention and political blame games.
A group of unidentified men ransacked the Block Development Office in Farakka, Murshidabad, injuring a poll official. BJP MLA Gouri Sankar accused TMC's Manirul Islam of leading the attack.
A 104-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman discharged from hospital had to attend a voter hearing in Murshidabad despite health issues, sparking criticism of election officials.
A TMC worker has been arrested in Murshidabad, West Bengal, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a Booth Level Officer. The case highlights ongoing political tensions in the state.
A 48-year-old headmaster and booth-level officer in Murshidabad was found dead, the 8th BLO death since Bengal's electoral roll revision. Family cites unbearable workload and stress. Read more.
Sandip Nowlakha of MHDS reveals emotional community connection is crucial for conserving Bengal's mud-built heritage, differing from Rajasthan's stone structures. Discover the multi-pronged revival strategy.
Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir's son arrested after PSO alleges assault. Released on bail. MLA denies claims, cites CCTV. Political fallout ensues. Read the full story.
Robin, son of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, detained by Saktipur police for allegedly assaulting his father's PSO. Kabir alleges political vendetta and misbehaviour by the guard. Details inside.
Golam Nabi Azad, son of JUP chief Humayun Kabir, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer at their Murshidabad residence. The MLA claims political vendetta. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns the lynching of a Bengali migrant worker in Odisha, calling it targeted persecution. Six arrested, investigation ongoing.
West Bengal Police files a Zero FIR and sends a team to Odisha after a migrant worker from Murshidabad dies under suspicious circumstances. CM Mamata Banerjee demands a CBI probe.
Body of 19-year-old Jewel Sheikh, lynched in Odisha, reaches his Murshidabad village. Family demands justice as he was the sole earner. Political blame game erupts.
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Murshidabad was lynched in Sambalpur, Odisha. The mob accused him of being Bangladeshi. Six arrested, two others critically injured.
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
A special court sentences 13 to life imprisonment for the 2022 lynching of a man and his son in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Act amendment. Details inside.
A fast-track court in Jangipur sentences 13 to life imprisonment for lynching a father-son duo in Murshidabad. The court also orders Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victims' family. Read the full details.
A Jangipur court convicts 13 for murdering father-son duo during Murshidabad riots. The fast-track verdict comes six months after a detailed SIT probe. Sentencing expected Tuesday.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party, plans to contest 200 seats in 2026 Bengal polls. He vows to defeat TMC in Murshidabad, accuses Mamata Banerjee of 'lip service' to Muslims.
West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir launches new political party, Jana Sangrami Manch, days after laying foundation for a mosque in memory of Babri demolition. Details on the political shift and reactions.
Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir announces a new political party and plans to contest from two assembly seats in Murshidabad, days after a significant religious event. Read the full story.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), seeks alliances with opposition, and claims kingmaker role for 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Read more.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces a new political party focused on common man and Muslims, claims he will be kingmaker in 2026 Bengal polls. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the construction of a mosque named 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. The court cited lack of locus standi. Read details.
Draft electoral rolls reveal border districts Malda and Murshidabad have low 'unmapped' voter figures, sparking political debate. EC hearings continue till Jan 15. Read the full analysis.
VHP alleges proposed Babri Masjid-model mosque in Murshidabad, named after Babur, is a deliberate act to outrage Hindu sentiments and violates BNS. It urges WB govt to take legal action.
The Gyanvapi Mosque committee cautions against building a mosque named Babri in West Bengal, calling it a conspiracy to manipulate Muslim sentiments. Read the full statement.