Bengal – NEWJ

Bengal extends Covid-19 curbs till July 1: All you need to know

jimiinside — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:27:35 +0000

West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1. Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said. West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus death toll to 16,896.

Kin of a 2nd West Bengal man claim suicide due to ‘SIR fears’

jimiinside — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:12:13 +0000

Bengal ‘gang rape’ horror: BJP leaders stopped from meeting victim; spar with cops – watch

jimiinside — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:22:09 +0000

BJP leaders were prevented from meeting a med student allegedly gangraped in Durgapur, sparking accusations of a flawed probe. CM Mamata Banerjee’s advice for girls to stay indoors at night drew sharp criticism, with one MLA comparing her administration to the Taliban. The accused have been remanded to police custody.

West Bengal rains: 7 dead, several missing as landslides hit Darjeeling; iron bridge collapses

jimiinside — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:09:23 +0000

Kalimpong faced multiple landslides on Saturday after continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic on NH10 and NH717A. Authorities confirmed no major damage or casualties, with teams actively clearing debris to restore connectivity. Heavy rain is predicted for West Bengal until October 6 due to a Bay of Bengal depression, urging vigilance.