A vehicle from a picnic party crashed into the boundary wall of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's historic Howrah residence, causing a partial collapse. The author's great-grandson is coordinating urgent repairs. Details inside.
Eight wagons of a goods train derailed near Jamui, halting traffic on the crucial Howrah-Patna-Delhi route. Thousands stranded as 12 trains cancelled, 60 diverted. Read for full details on the disruption and restoration efforts.
Outrage in Howrah as no arrests made 48 hours after 5 puppies burnt alive. Police cite identification issues, locals allege influential culprits. Animal welfare groups demand action.
Eastern Railway unveils a 5-year plan to double train capacity in Kolkata, Bhagalpur & other hubs to tackle rising passenger traffic. Major infrastructure upgrades planned. Read more.
A goods train derailed in Bihar's Jamui district, disrupting traffic on the busy Howrah-Patna-Delhi route. No casualties reported. Restoration work underway. Read for latest updates.
A goods train derailment near Buxar in Bihar has disrupted rail traffic. Eight wagons went off the tracks, affecting services on the busy Delhi-Howrah route. Read for details and updates.
In a shocking incident in Howrah's Hatpukur, five puppies were set on fire. Animal lovers protest as police investigate. Read the full story and demand justice.
South Eastern Railway approves Rs 418.11 crore project to replace 125-year-old Kolaghat bridge. The new structure, set for 2027, will restore full-speed operations on the busy Howrah-Kharagpur section.
Indian Railways allocates Rs 432 crore to rebuild a crucial bridge on the Howrah-Kharagpur section, enabling 130 kmph speeds and future expansion. Details inside.
West Bengal government submits a detailed action plan to NGT to address the saturated Belgachia dumpyard. The ₹196 crore strategy includes bio-mining, a new plant, and ward-level segregation. Read the full roadmap.
West Bengal government submits a detailed ₹196 crore, time-bound action plan to NGT to resolve the saturated Belgachia dumpyard crisis. Includes bio-mining of 10 lakh tonnes waste and a new processing plant by Dec 2027.
West Bengal cabinet approves retaining 66 wards in Howrah Municipal Corporation, reversing plan to reduce to 50. A bill to amend the HMC Act will be tabled soon. Read for details.
West Bengal cabinet allocates over 200 acres across industrial parks for key projects, including a Rs 500 crore warehouse by Nahar Enterprises. Details on land distribution and the Gems & Jewellery Park expansion.
Protests erupted at West Bengal land ports over alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Scuffles broke out between police and BJP supporters in Howrah. Read the full report.
Scuffles erupted in Howrah between police and BJP supporters during a protest over the killing of a Hindu youth from Bangladesh. Police halted a procession headed for Howrah Bridge. Read the full report.
Bela police in Nagpur rescued 29 cattle from illegal transportation after a tip-off. The animals were found in distress, tied up without food or water. Read the full details of the case and the laws invoked.
Calcutta High Court ends cruelty proceedings against an 86-year-old man after his wife's death. The case stemmed from a dispute over 40 pet cats. Justice Das noted the core conflict was between father and son.
Vadaj police arrested Rahul Dantani for allegedly killing a cat brutally after it attacked his pregnant wife. The incident, caught on video, sparked outrage. Read the full details.
An FIR has been filed against nine individuals in Lucknow for allegedly beating a stray dog to death. The animal welfare trust Aasra demands strict action under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Read more.
Police in Mirzapur intercepted cattle smugglers who drove 8 km on burst tyres before fleeing. 10 cattle rescued. Separate incident in Drumandganj sees smugglers escape in fog. Read the full details.
A new digital awareness campaign at Guwahati railway station urges public to report illegal dog transport. Learn how RPF and animal welfare groups are combating cruelty under the PCA Act, 1960.
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Police book 16, allege Puttur MLA provoked illegal cockfight. Get the latest details on the case and its legal implications. Read more.
Chunar police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in a Mirzapur residential area, seizing 150 kg of buffalo/calf meat. Operator arrested. Details on the crackdown and legal action.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against husband, rules asking wife to maintain household expense Excel sheet & sending money to parents does not constitute cruelty under criminal law. Details inside.
Patna district administration mandates strict enforcement of animal cruelty laws after rescuing 89 animals last year. New measures include local monitoring, NGO integration, and public awareness campaigns.
The Supreme Court's recent order to relocate stray dogs from institutional land disregards existing laws and WHO-backed science, raising serious questions about judicial overreach and creating a constitutional dilemma. Read the full analysis.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrest three individuals in Doda district for alleged illegal cow slaughter. The arrests follow a raid in Ghat village. Read the full story for details.
A Trinamool panchayat head in Howrah's Bankra received a gun-like object at a public event, causing a political storm. He claims it was a toy and has filed a police complaint. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old from Howrah died after falling from a moving bus on Hemanta Basu Sarani. The victim was reportedly talking on his phone and hanging from the footboard. Read the full report on this tragic accident.