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Joydeep Thakur

Joydeep Thakur

Joydeep Thakur is a Special Correspondent based in Kolkata. He focuses on science, environment, wildlife, agriculture and other related issues.

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Chennai man held at Kolkata airport with 707 Red-eared Slider turtles

A Chennai man was arrested at Kolkata airport after Customs officials seized 707 live Red-eared Slider turtles allegedly brought from Bangkok.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 12:15 IST

Toxic gases slow rescue ops in South Sikkim tunnel blast, toll reaches 15

Another body was recovered from the Teesta Stage-VI Hydel Project tunnel, taking the death toll to 13

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 16:12 IST

12 dead, 13 still trapped after suspected methane explosion in Sikkim tunnel

Members of a mining safety team from neighbouring West Bengal that joined the rescue operation on Tuesday.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 02:46 IST

New anti-crime laws to be enforced in Bengal from July 13: CM Suvendu Adhikari

The Governor has given his assent to the bill related to the control of anti-social activities. The law will be enforced across the state from Monday, CM Adhikari said

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 14:23 IST

Accused in Bengal's Baruipur rape-murder case killed in police encounter

Security heightened outside the Baruipur police station after police brought people accused in the alleged gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, in South 24 Parganas, Monday

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 07:48 IST

TMC rebel faction to meet ECI in Delhi, stake claim to party symbol: Ritabrata

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led group has sought Election Commission recognition as the official TMC and control of the party’s election symbol. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 14:53 IST

Bengal rejects 2.6 million Annapurna Yojana forms after SIR check: CM Adhikari

Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari says West Bengal rejected 2.6 million Annapurna Yojana applications and removed ineligible beneficiaries from welfare rolls. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 12:06 IST

Massive fire breaks out in pipeline at oil refinery in Bengal; 20 injured

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Bengal's Haldia district. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 04:49 IST

Bengal govt to publish white papers on corruption in all depts: Swapan Dasgupta

Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari described the budget as “not a full budget but only for eight months” (PTI)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 14:38 IST

PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata amid rain forecast

PM Modi reached Kolkata on Saturday for a two-day visit (@narendramodi)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 11:44 IST

PM Modi to land in Bengal on June 20, lead Yoga Day event on Sunday

Kolkata: Vessels, meant to be used as platforms for the upcoming 'International Day of Yoga' celebration, anchored in the Hooghly river, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 16:47 IST

Lightning strikes plane with 147 flyers on board at Kolkata airport, all safe: Official

Two ground staff members were taken to hospital following the lightning strike. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 10:56 IST

Bengal has cracked down on those who ran reign of terror, extortion raj: Guv

West Bengal governor R.V. Ravi on Thursday said large-scale illegal infiltration had altered the state’s demographic balance (ANI)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 12:42 IST

Defamation suit: Madhya Pradesh HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against Abhishek

The suit alleged Abhishek Banerjee had called Akash Vijayvargiya a “goon” while addressing a rally in Kolkata in November 2020.

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 01:30 IST

Woman Maoist leader with ₹10 lakh bounty surrenders in Kolkata: Police

In September 2004, two major left-wing extremist rebel groups – the People’s War Group (PWG) and Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) – merged to form the Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 14:35 IST

Bengal cops arrest TMC ex-minister, file 2 new FIRs against Abhishek Banerjee

Udayan Guha is the fourth minister of the previous Mamata Banerjee government to be arrested

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 12:54 IST

The Howrah home that has become HQ of a parliamentary revolt against Mamata

The main gate of the NCPI's registered office in Howrah.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 04:56 IST

FIR against Mamata over pre-poll remarks; CID serves summons on Abhishek

The twin developments come amid mounting legal challenges for the TMC leadership following the party’s electoral setback and growing political turmoil in the state. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 13:43 IST

‘Don’t treat me like a dustbin’: Kalyan attacks Abhishek Banerjee, warns Mamata

Kalyan Banerjee, a four-term Serampore MP, also declared that he would no longer represent Abhishek Banerjee in court. (Facebook/KalyanBanerjeeAITC)

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 14:39 IST

‘Choose me or Abhishek': Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata amid TMC crisis

AITC leader Kalyan Banerjee address a press conference at his residence in New Delhi.

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 08:59 IST

Is TMC leader Messi’s childhood friend? Calcutta HC asks in stadium chaos case

Messi’s much-anticipated visit to the stadium in Bidhannagar, as part of the “GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour”, ended in chaos

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 12:29 IST

Bengal to drop ‘dham’ from Digha Jagannath temple on Odisha’s CM’s request

The Jagannath Temple in Digha (ANI)

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 17:27 IST

Days after Firhad Hakim exit, Bengal govt dissolves Kolkata muncipal corporation

Former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim leaves after a meeting with West Bengal assembly LoP Ritabrata Banerjee, at state Assembly, in Kolkata, Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 16:26 IST

Arms recovered, 4 held from Sandeshkhali linked to TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan

Raids were still underway, police said. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 11:07 IST

Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla arrested in NIA crackdown on pre-poll Bhangar blast case

Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla was arrested by NIA.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 23:33 IST

Abhishek Banerjee retains his spot in TMC rejig, flanked by Mamata loyalists

Trinamool Congress MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (TMC Photo)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 16:22 IST

TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Municipal Corporation mayor

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim resigned as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 13:17 IST

Bengal govt scraps Tajpur deep-sea port project, identifies new site 10 km away

Union minister of ports Sarbananda Sonowal with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari at a meeting at Nabanna. (@SuvenduWB)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 13:57 IST

Mamata Banerjee allowed Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim to resign, says TMC

AITC chairperson Mamata Banerjee along with AITC GS Abhishek Banerjee and former minister Firhad Hakim (extreme left).

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 24:50 IST

45-ft Lionel Messi statue dismantled; Kolkata PWD says no decision on relocation

Public Works Department (PWD) officials dismantle the 45 foot statue of iconic football player Lionel Messi from Lake Town over concerns that it may fall during gutsy winds (HT Photo/Samir Jana)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 13:44 IST

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