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Cooch Behar Dakshin, a general constituency in West Bengal, is set for a contest between TMC's Avijit De Bhowmick, BJP's Rathindra Bose, and Congress's Khokan Mian in 2026. The BJP had won the seat in 2021, highlighting key issues like infrastructure, employment, and civic amenities for its mixed urban and rural voter base.

World Dance Day 2026 celebrated tradition and innovation with workshops, discussions on AI, and performances by emerging talents, fostering artistic dialogue.

Dev is reportedly in talks to host the upcoming season of 'Dadagiri', a popular quiz show previously helmed by Sourav Ganguly. This potential transition comes as Ganguly is expected to host 'Bigg Boss Bangla'. The channel is seeking a host with mass appeal and ease of interaction, with Dev being a strong contender.

The Election Commission suspended four senior Kolkata police officers for failing to maintain law and order during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's roadshow. This action follows the recent suspension of 17 officials, including police, BDOs, and CAPF personnel, since the model code of conduct took effect in Bengal. Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the suspended officers.

The Orissa High Court has ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to immediately halt the laying of concrete paver blocks on the walking track within Barabati Fort's Satyabrata Stadium. The court directed the restoration of the track to its original unpaved condition, citing health hazards and safety risks associated with hard paving surfaces.

With her statement seen as a provocation to TMC women workers and supporters to launch attacks at polling stations in rural areas, posing a risk to the central armed police forces deployed there, of facing criminal charges were they to intervene and stop them, EC will examine if the statement amounts of provocation and interferes in discharge of duties by poll and security personnel.

The Orissa High Court has ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to immediately halt and remove concrete paver blocks from the walking track within Barabati Fort's Satyabrata Stadium. The court directed the track be restored to its original unpaved condition, citing health hazards and potential public safety risks. The ASI must submit a compliance affidavit by April 9.

FBI has agreed to help in the invetigation of the murder of American blogger Avijit Roy who was assassinated in Dhaka.

Bangladeshis in huge numbers paid tributes to slain American blogger Avijit Roy on Sunday as they criticized the government for its failure to ensure safety to the writer, known for his critique of religious extremism.

Avijit Paul and Moumita Das had a relationship that defied convention. At 27, she was a couple of years older; she earned and supported Avijit and had the flat lease in her name.

Not many people exchange their old phones while buying a new one, said Avijit Mitra, CEO & executive director of Croma, one of India’s largest electronic goods retailers. At Croma, only 5% of the e-waste collected is mobiles or smartphones.

The box office sweep of ‘Projapoti’ has made Avijit Sen every bit emotional. The houseful shows and positive reviews have made him speechless. The filmmaker who made his debut with ‘Tonic’ still can’t believe that ‘Projapoti’ has indeed struck the box office bull’s eye and for this he’s thankful to Dev and Mithun Chakraborty for delivering such a spectacular performance.

Eighteen days after a Delhi couple Moumita Das, 27, and Avijit Paul, 24, mysteriously went missing from the hills of Uttarakhand, a cab driver has confessed that he robbed the two and threw them to their death, down a steep cliff.

The trailer of Avijit Sen’s Pradhan, starring Dev and Paran Bandopadhyay in the lead is out now. Following the phenomenal success of their previous collaboration, Tonic, the power-packed duo of Dev and Paran Bandopadhyay are ready to captivate the audiences with their stellar performances. Soham, Mamata Shankar, and debutante Soumitrisha were in attendance during the unveiling of the trailer. Pradhan, set in North Bengal, tells the story of police inspector, Deepak Pradhan, promising a gripping narrative, intense action, and mind-blowing performances. The chemistry between Dev and Paran Bandopadhyay is expected to elevate the cinematic experience.

KOLKATA: The murder case of 16-year-old Avijit Pal took a gruesome turn on Tuesday when the dismembered body of one of his assailants, Phanta Banik, was discovered near Bidhannagar railway station.

Moumita, 25, and her friend Avijit Pal, 24, were allegedly murdered while vacationing in Uttarakhand on October 23. Her body is yet to be found.

Curated and conceptualised by awarding winning acclaimed artist, Avijit Dutta, Blueprint is a group show. It's a befitting way to celebrate the year gone and welcome the new one. The exhibition also marks the debut of Avijit and his works in Tricity

It is a family drama revolving around relationships. The film stars Dev and Soumitrisha in the lead. Soumitrisha plays the lead character in the serial Mithai. Paran Bandopadhyay will be seen in a pivotal role in Pradhan.

Born Into Brothels child actor set to debut in Hollywood as an assistant director

Riz Ahmed stars in ‘Hamlet,’ a modern London remake set in an elite South Asian circle. After his father’s death, he learns of murder and corruption, sparking vengeance and self-doubt.

Uttarakhand Police, which is probing the murders of Bengali couple Avijit Paul, 24 and Moumita Das, 27, have said that the woman, an art teacher at a Gurgaon school, was raped before being killed by the driver of their hired vehicle and his friends at Chakrata.