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TMC booth convener shot dead in Bankura; Party blames BJP, opposition cites infighting

Kolkata, Aug 12 (UNI): A Trinamool Congress (TMC) booth convener was gunned down in Chakai village under Sonamukhi police station limits in West Bengal’s Bankura district late yesterday night.

The victim, identified as Sikander Khan alias Sayan Khan, was returning home from Pakhanna Bazar on his motorbike when unidentified assailants attacked him from behind.
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Community forestry initiative rekindles hope in Odisha's forest villages

19 Jul 2026 | 10:30 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 19 (UNI) Thousands of forest-dependent families across Odisha are finding new sources of income and hope through a community-led forestry initiative that is combining livelihood generation with sustainable forest management, claimed officials on Sunday.

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Jharkhand's Santhali film 'Angen' bags National Film Award; Hemant congratulates director

19 Jul 2026 | 7:33 AM

Ranchi, July 19 (UNI) Jharkhand's Santhali film 'Angen', directed by Ravi Raj Murmu, has won the 72nd National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director in the non-feature film category, bringing national recognition to the state's indigenous cinema.

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Calcutta HC grants interim bail to pregnant accused on humanitarian grounds

18 Jul 2026 | 11:19 PM

Kolkata, July 18 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court has granted interim bail to a pregnant accused in a ₹63 crore drug case on humanitarian grounds.

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Amit Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws in West Bengal

18 Jul 2026 | 11:16 PM

Siliguri, July 18 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said three new criminal laws are transforming India's justice delivery system by making it faster, more transparent and citizen-centric.

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Siliguri Corridor emerging as symbol of secure border, says Amit Shah after North Bengal tour

18 Jul 2026 | 11:13 PM

Siliguri, Jul 18 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday
said the Siliguri Corridor, which had become "a gateway for
infiltration" under previous governments, is now emerging as a symbol
of a secure border.

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