A 30-year-old farmer in West Midnapore died after consuming pesticide following a family dispute over crop losses and debt. Simultaneously, potato transporters protested against excessive fines by blocking roads.
The death of a 58-year-old booth level officer in West Midnapore has ignited a political controversy, with family alleging SIR work pressure led to his demise amid conflicting claims from political parties.
An 18-year-old HS examinee in Midnapore appeared for her Sanskrit paper just hours after her mother's sudden death, showing immense grit and commitment before heading to the morgue.
A two-and-a-half-year-old elephant calf fell into a 20-foot-deep well in Midnapore, prompting a tense overnight rescue by villagers and forest officials, with the mother elephant standing guard until the successful reunion at dawn.
A Class X student in West Midnapore attempted suicide by consuming poison but still appeared for her Madhyamik board exam from Midnapore Medical College and Hospital with special arrangements.
Anupam Singh, a Kargil War medal recipient, finally gets a hearing after being excluded from the 2002 voter list due to military service. Read his inspiring story of perseverance.
A 95-year-old man in West Bengal died by suicide after his name appeared on a draft voter review list. His family alleges he feared being sent back to Bangladesh. The case highlights anxieties around the EC's SIR process.
Bablu Hembram, 40, dies from cardiac arrest in Pingla after stress over missing from 2002 voter list. Family alleges administrative pressure led to tragedy. Read full details.
Surama Hajra, 45, fights off snatchers on Howrah-Puri Dhauli Express, suffers severe injuries. Police create green corridor for hospital transfer. Two arrested for attempted murder.