Joydeep Thakur is a Special Correspondent based in Kolkata. He focuses on science, environment, wildlife, agriculture and other related issues.
Articles by Joydeep Thakur
School children suffer in West Bengal as Centre-state govt tussle over funds
Under the largest central government scheme for universal school education, the Centre’s share is 60% and the state contributes the remaining 40%.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 04:53 PM IST
TMC plans a blueprint to root out ‘ghost voters’, BJP calls it ‘sinister’
TMC outlined a plan to identify fake voters ahead of the 2026 elections. It includes appointing agents and forming committees at various levels
Published on Mar 16, 2025 01:12 PM IST
Four ivory tusks seized from Kolkata; four arrested: Officials
According to people aware of the details, two tusks measured around 13–14 inches each in length, the other two measured around 18 inches
Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:52 AM IST
B’deshi patient inflow hit amid strain in ties
Medical tourism from Bangladesh to India has plummeted due to a visa ban, impacting hospitals and related businesses in Kolkata significantly.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 05:51 AM IST
An island limps back to normalcy amid tensions, fears
Pushpita Das returns to paddy farming in Sandeshkhali after reclaiming land from TMC leaders amid ongoing political tensions and upcoming elections.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Joydeep Thakur, Sandeshkhali
Analysis of samples collected from Kolkata doctor’s body also found woman DNA
A Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report said the female DNA was found in a “very poor percentage” raising doubts on whether another woman was involved
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 12:08 PM IST
India, Bangladesh farmers clash along border in West Bengal
The confrontation erupted after Indian farmers accused their Bangladeshi counterparts of crossing the border to steal crops, BSF officials said
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 02:54 AM IST
Tensions simmer at Bengal’s border as India, B’desh spar over frontier fencing
Tensions rise at the Indo-Bangla border as BSF's fence construction faces objections from BGB, with villagers supporting BSF
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Joydeep Thakur, Sabdalpur
Stripped, tied up, and beaten, says Indian fisherman released by Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Thursday strongly denied allegations of assault, describing the claims as “baseless and fabricated”
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:55 PM IST
Kin of 95 jailed Bengal fishermen rejoice as Bangladesh drops cases
The development comes amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh and the ongoing political unrest in the neighbouring country.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 04:31 AM IST
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‘Why keep Zeenat in zoo’: NTCA tells Bengal to send tigress to Similipal reserve
NTCA has told West Bengal forest department to immediately shift the tigress (T163-S1) to Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Registration for insurance claim for crop damage extended by 2 days: Odisha CM
Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik who reviewed the crop loss situation caused by unseasonal rain Ganjam district and demanded that the farmers should be compensated quickly
Published on Dec 30, 2024 09:26 PM IST
One person could be responsible for RG Kar case: Panel report
The medical board's report presents a counter to claims by doctors who alleged multiple perpetrators were involved.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:51 AM IST
DNA report confirms flesh & bones recovered belong to murdered Bangladeshi MP
The CID collected DNA samples from his daughter, Mumtarin Ferdous Doreen, who came to Kolkata in November this year.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:17 PM IST
Temple politics: How Mamata’s trying to usurp BJP’s campaign ahead of 2026 polls
BJP has opposed the construction of Jagannath temple in Digha, saying state funds cannot be used for religious projects.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 02:07 PM IST
Rampant water theft in Bengal, 20000 punctures in pipe network: Minister
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a survey to find out the quantum of the water-theft problem in the state
Published on Dec 11, 2024 04:46 PM IST
Kalpana grows in stature in no time
Her political rise, having started her journey while her husband was incarcerated, was prominently exhibited during the Lok Sabha elections this summer, where she campaigned vigorously for the party
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 07:04 AM IST
JMM, Congress nail Jharkhand social configuration in diverse landscape
The JMM contested 43 seats, while the Congress and the RJD fielded their candidates in 30 and seven constituencies respectively.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 04:54 AM IST
Why the BJP failed to make a mark among the tribals of Jharkhand
In Jharkhand's polls, the NDA's seats dropped from 51 to 24, as the JMM-led INDIA bloc won 56, aided by effective campaigning and tribal-Muslim unity.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Jharkhand polls: Soren brothers fight for ‘Abua Sarkar’ to carry Guruji’s legacy
The Soren brothers are the JMM’s top two faces on whom the party is banking upon to retain its dominance over the Santhal Pargana, which comprises 18 seats
Published on Nov 17, 2024 05:06 PM IST
JMM banks on Marandi in Soren family borough
Marandi, who did her Masters’ in Santhali and holds a PhD degree from Ranchi University, is the ruling-JMM’s candidate from the prestigious Jama assembly constituency in Dumka district.
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Joydeep Thakur, Dumka
Jharkhand: BJP headed for tough fight in former chief minister’s bastion
Geeta Koda and her husband and former chief minister, Madhu Koda, who face cases of money laundering joined the Congress ahead of 2019 general election.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 06:44 AM IST
In Jharkhand’s Jagannathour, a prestige fight for ex-CM’s wife Geeta Kora
The lone Lok Sabha member of the Congress from Jharkhand, Geeta Kora, had joined the BJP in February 2024 just ahead of the general polls
Published on Nov 11, 2024 03:41 PM IST
Smuggling across border slumps as Bangladesh undergoes political turmoil
There has been no sudden rise in infiltration even after allegations of massive attacks on Hindus in the neighbouring country
Published on Oct 19, 2024 01:24 PM IST
CBI seeks medical board’s help in probe into trainee doctor’s rape-murder
CBI submitted its first charge-sheet in the case on October 7 charging Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer attached to the Kolkata Police, with the rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor
Published on Oct 14, 2024 04:58 PM IST
CBI used 11 pieces of evidence against RG Kar rape-murder accused
CBI charges civic volunteer Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, presenting DNA, CCTV, and other evidence linking him to the crime.
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 06:14 AM IST
RG Kar: What helped CBI to charge Sanjay Roy with rape-murder of trainee doctor
The CBI, which filed the first charge sheet against Sanjay Roy on Monday, had gathered at least 11 pieces of evidence against him
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 08:47 PM IST
RG Kar rape–murder case: False records created inside police station, says CBI
A woman medic was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, triggering massive protests by doctors and the civil society
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Kolkata rape-murder case: Docs call off strike, start essential services
Junior doctors in West Bengal will partially end their strike, resuming essential services after 41 days, while demanding safety measures and justice.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 07:07 AM IST
Joydeep Thakur, Kolkata
Bengal doctors end sit-in, will resume essential services from Saturday, not OPD
The move came hours after the West Bengal chief secretary issued a 10-point directive to ensure safety, security and efficient functioning of the health system
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 11:19 PM IST