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raniganj news

School theft accused injured, arrested in police encounter in Pratapgarh

The occupants allegedly opened fire on the police, prompting retaliatory action. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Dec 29, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Journalist shot dead in Bihar’s Araria

Police said prima facie it seems to be a case of enmity. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 11:50 am IST

Bihar Result: Full list of winners from Narpatganj, Raniganj, Forbesganj, Araria, Jokihat, Sikti seats

Patna, India – November 10, 2020: NDA supporters celebrating the alliance's leads, at BJP office on counting day of Bihar Assembly polls, in Patna, Bihar, India, on Tuesday November 10 2020. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Nov 10, 2020 11:46 pm IST

Bihar assembly election 2020: Will RJD’s plan to field a contract teacher in Raniganj work out?

Security personnel with VVAT and EVM machines headed for polling booths from a distribution centre ahead of the third phase of Bihar Assembly election in Hajipur, Bihar on Friday.
Published on Nov 07, 2020 06:25 am IST

Two die after clash at panchayat meet in UP

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, an officer said.
Updated on Aug 17, 2020 04:17 am IST

In Bengal, real-time satellite data to be used for round-the-clock air quality management

The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) signed a memorandum of understanding with scientists from CERCA in IIT-Delhi earlier this week to manage air quality in eight polluted cities in the state, including Kolkata. (Image used for representation).
Updated on Feb 09, 2020 10:23 pm IST

Barabanki hooch deaths: Key accused reveal alleged nexus involving excise officials

Police personnel seen with the kiosk in Raniganj, from which the deceased took the liquor, at Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, 28, 2019.
Updated on May 30, 2019 11:10 am IST

‘Alcohol took everything from us’: Barabanki hooch tragedy victim’s kin

Grieving family members of one the victims of the hooch tragedy, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, 28, 2019.
Published on May 29, 2019 12:21 pm IST

14 dead, dozens in hospital after consuming hooch in Barabanki

Grieving family members of people who died after consuming spurious liquor in Barabanki on Tuesday. (Dheeraj Dhawan/HT photo)
Updated on May 29, 2019 08:15 am IST

10 die after drinking hooch in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki

More than 100 people had died in the hooch tragedy that hit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in February this year.
Updated on May 28, 2019 11:47 am IST

BJP to move SC for central forces in Bengal to ensure ‘free and fair’ rural polls

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh met governor Keshari Nath Tripathy over violence ahead of panchayat polls in the state.
Updated on Apr 05, 2018 09:48 am IST

Porter’s death sparked off Raniganj riots in Bengal

Police personnel patrol after a clashes and incidents of arson over Ram Navami procession at Raniganj in Burdwan district on March 26.
Updated on Apr 02, 2018 10:41 pm IST

Bengal governor holds meeting with officials in violence-hit Asansol, Raniganj

West Bengal governor Keshari Nath Tripathi.
Updated on Mar 31, 2018 05:10 pm IST

Post-Ram Navami violence, Bengal police gear up for Hanuman Jayanti

Raniganj: Police personnel chase away miscreants after clashes and incidents of arson over Ram Navami procession at Raniganj in Burdwan district on Monday.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 07:35 pm IST

Bengal Ram Navami violence: Babul Supriyo prevented from entering Asansol, FIR filed

Union minister Babul Supriyo being stopped by police from entering Asansol in West Burdwan district of West Bengal on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 08:25 am IST

Lessons from Darjeeling come handy in quelling Asansol unrest during Ram Navami celebrations

While politicians are continuing with the blamegame over who is responsible for the violence, the situation poses a challenge to students appearing for the Class 12 state board exams.
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 03:25 pm IST