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The Mango Municipal Corporation is launching a comprehensive pre-monsoon cleanup and beautification drive across Mango starting May 15. The initiative will focus on unclogging drainage, daily waste removal from all areas, and extending services to densely populated pockets. Streetlights will also be replaced and repaired promptly.

A harrowing scene unfolded near Bokaro when a 16-wheeler tanker, transporting 40,000 litres of ethanol, erupted in flames after the driver made a sharp turn to avoid an errant autorickshaw, which then sped away. Fire crews struggled to extinguish the blaze due to the flammable nature of the cargo.

A 30-year-old male elephant was electrocuted in Saparoom village, Chandil forest range, after coming into contact with a broken overhead power transmission cable. Villagers discovered the carcass in a paddy field, with forest officials confirming electrocution as the likely cause. This incident marks the third elephant death in the Chandil range within eleven months.

Three minors from West Bengal's purulia district were rescued from a suspected trafficker at Hatia railway station. The boys, aged 14 and 15, were allegedly being taken to Bengaluru for work. The arrested trafficker admitted to supplying laborers to construction sites and receiving payment for transporting the children.

Kolkata police have imposed strict prohibitory orders around EVM strongrooms following Trinamool's vote tampering claims and clashes with BJP workers. Security has been heightened with additional forces and sealed roads. The Election Commission vows to punish any disruption, emphasizing robust security at all counting centers statewide to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

Jamshedpur is grappling with severe power outages as soaring temperatures push electricity demand to unprecedented levels. The Kolhan division is experiencing frequent tripping and transformer failures due to overloaded transmission cables. Residents in several areas faced prolonged darkness, impacting daily life and operations. Officials are working to restore supply by replacing faulty equipment and repairing infrastructure.

West Bengal's 2026 Assembly Elections are heating up as polling concludes, with key constituencies poised to decide the fate of the TMC and BJP. High-profile battles like Bhabanipur and Nandigram are drawing national attention, while regional strongholds and volatile seats add to the suspense. Voter list controversies also mark this crucial election.

Tragedy struck in Jamshedpur as a rogue elephant, separated from its herd, attacked a hut, killing a woman and her daughter. The elephant's rampage also critically injured the child's grandparents. Locals and forest officials are working to manage the situation and provide support to the grieving family.

Bengal witnessed a seismic political shift as the BJP secured a historic victory, unseating the Trinamool Congress. A strong anti-incumbency wave, coupled with a reduced voter roll, propelled the BJP to power, marking a significant change in the state's political landscape.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a historic victory in West Bengal, securing a landslide win and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign. The BJP claimed every seat in nine districts, including Purba Medinipur and the northern hills, signaling a significant shift in the state's political landscape. This triumph marks the BJP's first time in power in West Bengal.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Bengal has witnessed a seismic political shift as the BJP surged to power, unseating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress after 15 years. The saffron party secured a decisive victory, breaching the majority mark and fulfilling Amit Shah's ambitious target. This marks a significant change in the state's political landscape, ending decades of Left and TMC dominance.

In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's "Bhoy out, Bharosa in" slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's "Maa maati manush" narrative.

Security arrangements have been scaled up significantly. Around 2,407 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, comprising more than 2.4 lakh personnel, have been deployed across polling areas. Such a large presence is being described as unusual for a state that is not under any special security provisions. In north Bengal, where 54 seats are going to polls, the BJP is seen to have an advantage. On the other hand, in districts like Birbhum and West Burdwan.

After a decisive electoral defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest political reset in decades. Can a leader forged in agitation rebuild a weakened organisation, reclaim public trust, and reposition herself against an entrenched Bharatiya Janata Party government?