south 24 parganas

Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results show rural and semi-urban districts outshining Kolkata. Purba Midnapore led with a 94.19 percent pass rate. This trend signals a growing academic shift away from traditional urban hubs. Districts like Howrah, south 24 parganas, and Hooghly also achieved high pass percentages. The state average was 91.23 percent.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pappu Sana was attacked in Narendrapur, West Bengal. The incident occurred early Thursday morning. Sana sustained severe injuries and is currently in the ICU. Police are investigating the assault, reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, claiming the TMC has been 'sent into exile' by the state's people. Bhattacharya alleged the TMC leadership has disappeared following electoral setbacks and expressed confidence in BJP's victory, urging TMC workers to campaign freely.

Falta, which falls within Abhishek Banerjee’s bastion of Diamond Harbour, reflected the intense on-ground political heat during the West Bengal Assembly polls. Apart from authorities finding attempts to tamper with footage captured by web cameras installed at several polling stations, allegations of EVM manipulation were reported at a Falta booth, eventually prompting the Election Commission to order repolling.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari targeted Trinamool's Jahangir Khan in Falta, a stronghold of Abhishek Banerjee, vowing to deal with the MLA accused of criminal activities. Adhikari also pledged to investigate alleged corruption, including the "Leaps and Bounds" company, and assured action against those siphoning funds from central schemes.

The West Bengal Class 12 or Higher Secondary Result 2026 has been officially declared by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Students can now check their scorecards online using their roll numbers. Along with the results, the board has also announced the toppers’ list, pass criteria, and details regarding the distribution of original mark sheets and certificates.

Violence flared in south 24 parganas during West Bengal repolling. Supporters of the BJP and TMC clashed. Allegations surfaced that voters were prevented from casting ballots. Security forces intervened to restore order. Repolling occurred in specific booths following reports of irregularities and EVM tampering. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling to ensure fair voting.