Raiganj: For some, teaching is a profession; for others, it is the means through which they support their families. Among those teaching in unaided madrasas in West Bengal are...
A West Bengal hawker travelling to Odisha for work says he was stopped, called “Bangladeshi” and threatened despite showing his Aadhaar card, highlighting growing concerns over Bengali migrant workers facing identity-based harassment outside the state
Abdul Halim, a young man from Cooch Behar, has scored 100 percentile in Bengali in UGC-NET 2026 and secured JRF after eight attempts. Alongside years of preparation, he worked in the fields, carrying forward his late mother’s dream of seeing him become a teacher.
A track subsidence near New Farakka has disrupted rail connectivity between North and South Bengal, leaving passengers stranded amid cancelled and diverted trains. With bus fares rising sharply, travellers face long waits, uncertainty and costly alternatives to reach their destinations
Jalil Akhtar’s name remains on the voter list after SIR, yet the 66-year-old has spent nearly three months in custody after being allegedly taken from home as a suspected Bangladeshi. His family says he has Indian identity documents and has never visited Bangladesh.
The Gorakhpur doctor, Kafeel Khan now an activist, returns to a city that stood by him, lending his voice to Kolkata’s fight for justice following the horrific RG Kar rape and murder case
Medical Graduates Leave ‘Sonar Bangla’: Despite their roots in Bengal, doctors reveal how lesser salary, unsafe environment, and lack of infrastructure is forcing them to leave their home state. The state's healthcare sector faces an alarming loss of talent. While RG Kar rape and murder highlighted security issues of junior doctors, the resident doctors are also facing several critical issues
Bengal’s Aparajita Bill, introducing the death penalty for rape, faces strong opposition from activists like Kirity Roy, Nisha Biswas, Kavita Krishnan, and Dayamani Barla. They believe that the death penalty is a flawed solution that ignores the root causes of crime and perpetuates a cycle of violence
Jawhar Sircar, the former IAS officer’s decision to quit politics sparks a wider discussion on crime against women, judicial delays, and selective outrage. Public and political figures react, urging TMC’s diverse members to demand better leadership from Mamata Banerjee
eNewsroom Special: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has sparked outrage nationwide, drawing fierce opposition from community leaders and activists. The bill’s provisions threaten the autonomy of waqf properties, raising fears of government interference