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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.

Articles by Joydeep Thakur

Bengal couple escapes as bus turns back near Kerung just before Nepal floods hit

Anukul Poddar and his wife Reba were about an hour from the immigration centre when the driver stopped on Wednesday around 9:30 am, warning that a flash flood had hit and refusing to go ahead.

Updated on Aug 29, 2026 11:19 IST

From TN to Bengal, appeals for contact as Nepal floods cut off 290 Indians

A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal

Updated on Aug 28, 2026 02:28 IST

Nepal floods: Retired school teacher, ex-SAIL employee among those missing from WB

Floods washed away roads, bridges, houses, and power projects. (Reuters photo)

Updated on Aug 27, 2026 04:41 IST

In relief for Mahua Moitra, Calcutta high court stays Krishnanagar arrest warrant

A case was filed against Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra alleging that she allegedly made derogatory remarks against the Union home minister, armed forces and Hindu religious beliefs and symbols following which the Krishnanagar court issued pre-cognisance summons to her. (PTI)

Updated on Aug 24, 2026 15:51 IST

Bengal's new world order, 100 days on

The BJP swept to power for the first time in Bengal during the summer’s elections, ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year reign.

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:48 IST

Child among 9 dead as massive fire breaks out at Kolkata hotel

Around 60 people were rescued from the building without injuries.

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 04:19 IST

FIR registered against BJP MP Anant Maharaj over alleged Netaji remarks: Police

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Anant Maharaj faces an FIR over alleged derogatory remarks against Netaji Bose; police said five others have been arrested in similar cases.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 12:34 IST

Bengal revokes BJP MP Anant Maharaj’s Banga Bibhushan after Netaji remarks

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said Anant Maharaj’s comments were condemnable. (HT File Photo/Samir Jana)

Updated on Aug 13, 2026 14:49 IST

West Bengal CM's chopper makes emergency landing due to inclement weather

As per officials, the BJP leader's helicopter was made to land in Bengal's Kolaghat region.

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 11:17 IST

Sourav Ganguly, wife Dona Ganguly receive death threat letters, cops begin probe

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 24:54 IST

Taslima Nasreen touches down in Kolkata after 18 years, says happy to return

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen greets people upon her arrival at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Friday (PTI)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 15:40 IST

BJP asks Suvendu to set up chemical park under new central scheme in Bengal

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has urged chief minister Suvendu Adhikari to bid for a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,500 crore grant under the Centre’s newly launched BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme to set up a national-scale chemical park in the state

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 14:22 IST

In Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari unveils plan to keep eggs in mid-day meals

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari at an event to release the Composite School Grant to support government and government-aided schools across the state, at Nabanna, in Howrah on Wednesday (PTI)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 17:22 IST

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

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