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Prema Rajaram

Prema Rajaram, a Special Correspondent with THE WEEK, has over two decades of journalism, and writes on topics ranging from politics, current affairs, human interest, health and lifestyle stories. She is also a fitness and running coach.

November 06, 2026

West Bengal: Did encounters really take place after BJP came into power? Why the Samsergunj case is again in the spotlight

A human rights organisation, Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), went on a fact-finding mission and collated a report on the Samsergunj case, which finds discrepancies in the police version versus what might have happened
November 06, 2026

Why Calcutta High Court restrained Election Commission from notifying KMC polls

The West Bengal government had issued a notice in September proposing to increase municipal wards from 144 to 209
November 05, 2026

Why industrialists have lauded the West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026

The highly sought reforms have generated praise from not just industrialists, but also from the healthcare and R&D sectors
November 05, 2026

West Bengal Unveils new industrial policy: Here are key takeaways

The West Bengal government unveiled the Investment Promotion Policy 2026 to foster a business-friendly environment and attract manufacturing and advanced technology sectors
November 04, 2026

West Bengal to unveil new industrial policy on Thursday: What are industry giants expecting?

West Bengal is preparing to unveil its much-anticipated new industrial policy to boost economic momentum and attract private investment
November 04, 2026

West Bengal govt tries to get back migrant workers with promise of 125 days of guaranteed work

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a review meeting with the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, unveiling plans to transform it into a model department within two years
November 03, 2026

Smriti Irani steps up attack on Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

Irani accused the opposition of reaching out to foreign nations and organisations to oust the Modi government
November 02, 2026

Nitin Nabin at BJP's Bengal rally against Opposition's anti-SIR protests: 'Rahul Gandhi, you do not have...'

BJP national chief Nitin Nabin also used the 'Ganatantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ rally at Dharmatala to make a pitch for PM Narendra Modi’s return to power in the 2029 general elections
November 02, 2026

Mob attacks Protestant church in South 24 Parganas during inauguration; leaves priests, local devotees in fear

A newly inaugurated Church of North India facility in West Bengal's Basanti district was attacked by a violent mob during a religious ceremony, resulting in injuries to priests, the bishop, and devotees
November 01, 2026

India-Bangladesh border fortification: Why this Bengal village is living in fear and hope

India-Bangladesh border fencing is being fast-tracked across West Bengal, bringing tighter security along the frontier while sparking severe anxiety among Gaighata villagers
October 31, 2026

What will it take for resurgence of Calcutta Stock Exchange?

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined 10 strict regulatory conditions that the Calcutta Stock Exchange must meet before resuming operations
October 30, 2026

Radio-collared tigress relocated from Bihar to North Bengal crosses over to Assam

A three-year-old tigress translocated from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve to North Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve has crossed the Sanjoy River into Raimona National Park in Assam
October 30, 2026

Stripped of dignity: Why the Behala incident unveils a fear psychology for victims

The minor girl’s family is said to have opposed her relationship with the 18-year-old boy from the beginning. However, the dangerous punishment meted out shows the extent to which even the common man can go, including using firearms
October 29, 2026

Why ex-minister Indranil Sen's arrest mounts pressure on Mamata's TMC camp

Sen is the latest of several Trinamool Congress (TMC) ministers, leaders and councillors that have been arrested in various cases since the BJP came into power in the state
October 28, 2026

Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal meets Suvendu Adhikari

Agarwal met CM Adhikari at the state secretariat, Nabanna, to discuss setting up an industrial plant in Asansol, West Bardhaman district
October 28, 2026

Former minister Indranil Sen arrested in alleged ₹50 crore Durga Puja ticket case

Sen and his wife reportedly used massArt to sell tickets priced between ₹4,000 and ₹12,000 for exclusive access to 24 Durga Puja pandals
October 27, 2026

West Bengal: 2 accused allegedly killed in separate police encounters within 24 hours

The reported double encounter on Oct 27 comes after the Criminal Investigation Department took over the investigation of the two murder cases
October 27, 2026

West Bengal: Gaighata rape-murder accused killed in police encounter; second such incident in three months

The incident occurred on Monday night when police took Das to the spot for crime reconstruction
October 23, 2026

When celebratory lights were dimmed at Chorbagan puja pandal

A tragic stampede at the Chorbagan puja pandal in Kolkata on October 17 resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries
October 23, 2026

Two Maoist leaders surrender in Kolkata after 15 years in Jharkhand forests

Both carried cash rewards of ₹7 lakh each and previously served as bodyguards for arrested leader Asim Mondol
October 22, 2026

Chorbagan stampede: SIT head Anindita Saraswati says decisions have to be taken wisely before coming to conclusion

A six-member Special Investigation Team headed by retired Justice Anindita Saraswati has been formed to probe the October 17 stampede that killed 19 people
October 21, 2026

West Bengal sets new rules for Durga idol immersion; Kolkata tightens security

Kolkata idol immersion safety measures have been significantly intensified with the deployment of the NDRF and strict verification protocols following the tragic Chorbagan pandal stampede
October 19, 2026

Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede: Could lessons from the 2015 Desh Priya Park incident have prevented the tragedy?

For the six-month-old BJP government in the state, there are lessons learnt and stricter precautions to be taken to ensure crowd management at pandals across the state for the remaining days of Durga Puja
October 18, 2026

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses allege chaos and mismanagement at Chorbagan Pandal resulting in 19 deaths

Seven people responsible for the mismanagement at the pandal have been arrested, while 14 others have been detained
October 17, 2026

Dhaks, bhog, nostalgia... : Bengali diaspora recreates Durga Puja fervour across continents

Durga Puja celebrations overseas unite the global Bengali diaspora across cities like London, Singapore, Antwerp, and San Francisco, recreating the authentic festive spirit and nostalgia of Kolkata

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