WB Polls 2026: BJP's Agnimitra Paul to face TMC's Tapas Banerjee in high-stakes Asansol Dakshin battle, seat seen as key to industrial belt dynamics

Apr 12, 2026

Among the key contests, Asansol Dakshin is witnessing a high-profile battle. Agnimitra Paul is up against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Tapas Banerjee, the current...

BJP releases 1st list of 144 candidates for Bengal Assembly 2026 polls; Suvendu fielded in Mamata's Bhabanipur constituency

Mar 16, 2026

BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul will contest from Asansol Dakshin, actor-turned-politician Rudranil Ghosh is set to run from Shibpur, and BJP MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh...

"Mamata Didi gone, TMC's exit certain": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds roadshow in Bengal

Apr 21, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday held a roadshow to campaign for BJP's Asansol Dakshin candidate Agnimitra Paul and exuded confidence in the...

Asansol Dakshin BJP candidate accuses TMC of manipulating voters by wearing cap of CM's photo

Apr 26, 2021

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) [India], April 26 : Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate Agnimitra Paul on Monday accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) agents of manipulating...

Asansol: Firearms seized, one arrested

Sep 23, 2021

Asansol (West Bengal) [India], September 23 : The West Bengal Police in Asansol Durgapur Commissionerate on Thursday recovered 25 firearms from the Asansol-Jharkhand border.

WB: Fire breaks out at furniture warehouse in Asansol, no casualties reported

Jun 30, 2020

Asansol (West Bengal) [India], June 30 : A fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Asansol on Monday night.