A fire erupted in a five-story residential building in Andul, Howrah, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by locals and emergency personnel. One fatality was confirmed while twelve residents were safely evacuated.
India's Amrit Bharat train has recorded an impressive 173% occupancy on its New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil route, while the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper achieved 126% occupancy on the Howrah-Kamakhya route. These high occupancy rates highlight the popularity and demand for these new train services.
A Trinamool Congress leader in Howrah, accused of corruption and land grabbing, was publicly humiliated by villagers who tonsured his head and paraded him with a garland of shoes before his arrest.
Indian Railways has approved a new railway line project in Bihar, valued at Rs 962 crore, aimed at alleviating congestion on the busy Delhi-Howrah route.
Indian Railways has been directed to pay ₹1.3 lakh to a passenger who missed a flight because their train, No. 12129 from Jharsuguda to Howrah, was delayed, according to a complaint filed under the Consumer Protection Act.
Indian Railways is planning a four-line corridor along coastal Odisha to help decongest the busy Howrah-Chennai route, aiming to improve railway infrastructure and efficiency.
A man lost his life after being struck by the Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express at Barh railway station while reportedly spitting tobacco near platform number 2.
A couple in Howrah, Bengal, was arrested for allegedly murdering the 62-year-old mother of the son. The son confessed to the crime, stating his mother's extensive charitable activities as the motive.
Howrah Police arrested three associates of Harun Khan, the main suspect in a gang war shooting that resulted in Mohammad Shafiq's death, for aiding their escape.
A real-estate promoter was shot dead in Howrah, India. A journalist was subsequently assaulted after questioning a local Trinamool Congress MLA about his alleged links to the crime, following videos of the accused riding with the MLA.
A Bhutanese traveler shared a positive experience after riding the Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train, highlighting its cleanliness and comfort.
Extensive security measures, including CCTV cameras and jammers, are being implemented for the NEET-UG re-examination. The re-exam has also faced controversy, including a Nagpur aspirant being assigned an Abu Dhabi exam center.
A Trinamool worker, accused of extortion and a close associate of an absconding MLA, was apprehended by police hiding under a pile of sarees in a state government godown in Howrah.
A sweetmaker in Howrah, India, has turned the Bengal election fever into culinary art by creating elaborate Sandesh moulds featuring symbols of various political parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and the Left.
The Calcutta High Court has issued a checklist of directives for the upcoming March 26 Ram Navami rally in Howrah, specifying conditions such as a cleared route, no DJ, and a limit of 500 participants.
Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with a chilling murder in Howrah, India, though the main suspects remain at large 24 hours after the incident.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted significant shortages of drinking water, fans, and toilets at major railway stations including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Howrah.
The West Bengal Assembly has approved delimitation bills, leading to an increase in the number of municipal wards for Kolkata and Howrah. Kolkata will now have 209 municipal wards following this legislative action.
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three railway officials in connection with bribery cases spanning Mumbai, Varanasi, and Howrah.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have announced their merger with the little-known NCPI party, propelling it to national prominence overnight and signaling a parliamentary revolt against Mamata Banerjee.
A man was captured on CCTV throwing a packet-like object at Kolkata's Howrah station, which is believed to have sparked a fire, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
Indian Railways is upgrading two 73-year-old bridges in Uttar Pradesh to improve train speeds on the Delhi-Howrah route, enhancing the efficiency of the railway network.
The Indian High Court has ruled that Howrah municipal rules, which restrict windows and balconies for buildings facing Nabanna, violate constitutional rights.
A day after a real estate developer was shot dead in full public view in West Bengal's Howrah district, the BJP has alleged a Trinamool Congress MLA's links with one of the suspects in the case.