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Bengal: Now egg omelette therapy for TMC leader in West Burdwan as part of Gandhigiri protest

Asansol, Jun 14 (UNI) In a unique form of protest, locals and BJP supporters in Durgapur, in West Bengl's West Burdwan district, on Sunday served an omelette to an associate of a former Trinamool Congress councillor instead of throwing eggs at him, as anger mounted over allegations of money being collected from people in exchange for land pattas.
Local women chanted angry slogans with broomsticks in their hands in protest and alleged that the original beneficiaries were denied.
Locals have alleged that 41-year-old former councillor of TMC of Durgapur Municipal Corporation, Sipul Saha, had collected lakhs of rupees from residents in Mhanada Colony, Birvanpur, etc., for disbursing patta land.
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Odisha CM orders foolproof security, seamless coordination for July 16 Puri Rath Yatra

10 Jul 2026 | 7:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jul 10 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday directed officials to ensure foolproof security and seamless inter-departmental coordination for the July 16 Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, stressing that meticulous planning and effective communication are essential for the smooth conduct of the world-famous festival.

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ICAR-CIFA showcases roadmap for Odisha's fisheries growth

10 Jul 2026 | 7:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jul 10 (UNI) Scientific aquaculture, technology-driven interventions and stronger partnerships between research institutions, government agencies and entrepreneurs will be crucial for unlocking Odisha's vast fisheries potential and accelerating sustainable growth of the sector, experts and policymakers said on Friday.

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Tripura secures investment pledges of Rs 1 21 lakh Cr signing 342 MoUs

10 Jul 2026 | 7:04 PM

Agartala, July 10 (UNI) Tripura has made a remarkable leap in attracting investment, securing pledges totaling Rs 1,21,303 crore in the two-day Tripura Destination Business Conclave 2026, which concluded on Friday.

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Bengal: Three minors arrested in alleged assault on 5-year-old in East Burdwan, man arrested in separate rape case

10 Jul 2026 | 6:57 PM

Burdwan, July 10 (UNI) Police in Bhatar, located in West Bengal's East Burdwan district, apprehended three minors, including two Class V and one Class VII students, on Thursday, for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl a week ago near an Anganwadi centre.

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Bengal CM to inaugurate Surjapur police outpost after assurance to victim's family

10 Jul 2026 | 6:55 PM

Kolkata, July 10 (UNI) Four days after assuring the family of the minor girl allegedly raped and murdered at Surjapur in South 24-Parganas that a police outpost would be set up in the area, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to inaugurate the facility on Saturday.

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