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Complaint filed against Arijit Singh, bodyguard over alleged harassment in Shantiniketan

Kolkata, Aug 14 (UNI) A controversy has erupted in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, after a local
resident filed a written complaint against singer and Padma Shri awardee Arijit Singh and his bodyguard, alleging harassment during a film shoot.
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Hijla Mela mahotsav opens on the banks of Mayurakshi river in Jharkhand

13 Feb 2026 | 10:04 PM

Dumka, Feb 13 (UNI) The historic Hijla Mela Mahotsav commenced with grandeur and traditional fervour on Friday along the sacred banks of the Mayurakshi River in Dumka district.

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Siliguri Municipal Corporation Budget focuses on water, waste, worker welfare

13 Feb 2026 | 9:57 PM

Siliguri, Feb 13 (UNI) Mayor Goutam Deb on Friday tabled the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) Budget for 2026–27 fiscal, proposing an outlay of over Rs 638 crore.

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AINU launches North Bengal's first robotic surgery programme in urology, nephrology

13 Feb 2026 | 9:49 PM

Siliguri, Feb 13 (UNI) The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Hospital in Siliguri has launched North Bengal's first advanced Robotic Surgery Programme for urology and nephrology, offering patients access to minimally invasive, precision-based treatment closer to home.

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BJP accuses TMC of ‘misinformation campaign’ over migrant workers’ deaths

13 Feb 2026 | 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (UNI) The West Bengal BJP on Friday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of running a “deliberate misinformation campaign” over incidents involving the deaths of migrant workers from the state, alleging that isolated cases are being projected as targeted attacks on Bengali-speaking people.

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Special court grants bail to MP Pappu Yadav in three cases

13 Feb 2026 | 9:26 PM

Patna, Feb 13 (UNI) A special court on Friday ordered the release of jailed Member of Parliament Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on bail in three separate cases, providing relief to the independent MP who was in judicial custody since last week.

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