A viral audio clip alleging molestation by a panchayat president in East Midnapore's Contai has sparked a political storm, leading to his resignation from all party positions and calls for a police probe.
Contai police charge school co-owner Mehebub Mallick with attempted murder after he assaulted singer Lagnajita Chakraborty on stage. Court denies bail, orders 4-day police custody. Details inside.
West Bengal's urban development department issues a 7-day show-cause notice to Trinamool-run Contai municipality for arbitrary tax hikes and failing basic services. Read the full story.