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Kolkata's tryst with reforms: IT, retail gained but past glory elusive

Even as new-age offices and crisscrossing flyovers reshaped the skyline, Kolkata's image changed only fleetingly

Business Standard 21 Aug 2026 1:03 am

Will return later: Many from Bangladesh defer treatment

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

Right to dissent primary condition of democracy: Samik

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

JU Professors, Alumni Condemn Violence and Vandalism

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

JU ABVP chief among injured in hosp

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:50 pm

BJP Accused of Violence at Jadavpur University, Police Inaction Criticized by TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata, August 20: Kunal Ghosh, a legislator from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following violent clashes among students at Jadavpur University. He alleged that BJP members engaged in hooliganism on campus and questioned the polices response, noting that no arrests were made. Ghosh also commented on the Congresss proposal ... Read more BJP Accused of Violence at Jadavpur University, Police Inaction Criticized by TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

With Hayden, Mott And Aaron In Tow, Glasgow Cosmic's Co-funder Takes The ETPL Plunge

European T20 Premier League: Glasgow Cosmic co-owner Vipul Agrawal said he aims to build a sustainable development pipeline for Scottish cricket through his European T20 Premier League (ETPL) franchise, as the inaugural season of the competition starts on August 26. For Agrawal, Chairman of the Mugafi Group, entering European cricket is rooted in his early experiences following the sport in India as a fan, ranging from the 2001 epic Test win over Australia in Kolkata to the 2011 Mens ODI World Cup triumph on home soil, and admiring Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Rahul Dravid, who is also the co-owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise. Basically, I've been into cricket for a fairly long time. One of my first startups, back in 2014-15, was in cricket, and I've been aware of the ecosystem. I have had a deep love for cricket and the sport itself while growing up. We have all watched a lot of players come, play for India, and be a great inspiration. I always wanted to find and merge my love for the sport into something which I can do on a day-to-day basis. I think that's been a larger reason when the opportunity came to me. I just jumped on it and tried my best to take it over, Agrawal told IANS in an exclusive conversation. To instil that same winning mentality and structural rigour within the Glasgow Cosmic franchise, Agrawal has assembled a high-profile leadership setup, bringing in legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden as the co-owner-cum-head coach, as well as Matthew Mott and Varun Aaron as assistant coach and bowling coach, respectively. Like me, it also came as an opportunity for all of them. They have been great warriors in cricket, I would say, and have been carrying this for their own countries, like Varun did it for India, the impact he had, or Matthew, he was back in Australia, the impact he had. Not just from batting or being on the ground, but also being a coach for multiple teams, franchises globally. I found it's the perfect time for him (Hayden) to have a role where he owns it and builds it from scratch. When we reached out, he was much more excited than we thought he would be. So, I think having him as a co-owner is a great source of pride for us. It puts us in a very good spot where we don't just have a coach who is gonna lead the team to great heights, but who is also gonna think of this like a family who knows that it belongs to him. For him, everything matters, like on-ground and off-ground things. Around him, having such a great coaching squad, from Matthew Mott to Varun Aaron, I think we can't be more proud of ourselves to have all of them together with us. As the squad intensifies its preparations ahead of its opening fixture, Agrawal acknowledged the relentless nature of competitive cricket. Have you ever been ready for a cricket match? I think there's always something that you think you can improve, and that's about sports, right? I think till the time the first ball is bowled, there's always one thing that we need to improve. So, like, you can't ever be ready at the same time. You always have to act as a team so that you can play the first match now. Like, we're as ready as we can go out and play the match today. But since we know it's the 27th, we're gonna play the first match. So there's always something else that we keep on improving, and we'll try to give our best on the field when we are there. Beyond the immediate pressures of the upcoming ETPL season, Agrawals core thesis centres on structural sustainability. He views franchise cricket not merely as entertainment, but as an essential nursery for Scottish and European talent to gain exposure at the highest level. I think that's the whole agenda of having franchise cricket, right? Why else are you doing it? Unless you have a local talent who can look up to you, who can find one more opportunity to be a part of the journey and maybe make it to the national team tomorrow. So I think the very important thing for us is not just to have these international players, but how these international players can pass on the experience to the players at the local grassroots level who are going to and are already playing for the country and who can make a large impact. Highlighting the current integration of local players, Agrawal pointed out that Glasgow Cosmic already serves as a vital platform for members of the Scotland national team. Like, starting from Scotland, we want to see that, like today, if you see, like, I think four to five of our players in our squad play in the Scotland cricket main team. Now, from there, having more and more such players who are going out and playing for the national team becomes more important for us. The kind of way these people are gonna perform and the kind of ways the new talent is gonna come and grow will define how Europe is gonna look at cricket as a sport for the next decade, and we are fairly excited to have that. Like, we already know that Europe and the UK are big sports-friendly countries, right? Where they support the game like anything. In Agrawals view, Europe possesses an untapped reservoir of sports fanaticism that rivals traditional cricket strongholds and requires only the right spark to propel cricket into the mainstream consciousness. After India, if you see the kind of passion, I think that's in European countries, where the passion is mad. The only thing we have to do is, among that passion, we have to make a space for cricket. Like going back to Scotland, this sport is anyway 200 years old, being played long back in the country. I keep saying this - the only thing that we need is that one shining light where the team performs so amazingly well that the entire next generation becomes much more inspired to be a part of the journey in the coming decades and going upwards, and that's what you want to do through the team that we own. Like teach people, inspire people, train as much grassroots talent as possible and eventually see Scotland, you know, reaching the highest stage at the national level or even in the World Cup. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to be co-hosted in the region in 2030, Agrawal believes the next five years represent a defining operational window for the franchise and the region. It's a very big executional challenge. I think as an entrepreneur, that's what excites me most about this - how the next five years are gonna look, and the interesting part for us is that the 2030 World Cup is gonna happen in the same soil. We would love to have the highest impact in that World Cup for a Scotland team, and for a Glasgow team that can deliver the next set of players to the team itself. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to be co-hosted in the region in 2030, Agrawal believes the next five years represent a defining operational window for the franchise and the region. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So that's the most important, like the every match we're gonna play, the most important piece of us is to like play the most competitive cricket possible and lifting a trophy is must like we want to and we have to, and that's how we're gonna enlighten a lot of the people locally and bring their supports, not just in this season, but the seasons going forward, he concluded. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 20 Aug 2026 11:10 pm

Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan Edge NEUFC, Set Up Kolkata Derby Final

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in the Durand Cup semi-final. Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith was the hero, making two crucial saves to send Mohun Bagan into the final, where they will face arch-rivals East Bengal FC in the Kolkata Derby.

Rediff 20 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 20: Officials from Eastern Railway conducted surprise inspections of licensed food stalls at major stations under their jurisdiction. The inspections at Howrah, Sealdah, and Malda Town stations aimed to ensure adherence to food quality and cleanliness standards. Uday Shankar Jha, the Principal Chief Commercial Manager of Eastern Railway, led a comprehensive inspection alongside ... Read more Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Kajal resigns from zilla parishad post

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Murder-bid FIR against 11 Left union students

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Bank Employees to Visit Abhishek Banerjees Home for KYC Signatures: High Court Ruling

Kolkata, August 20: Bank employees will visit TMC MP Abhishek Banerjees residence for KYC documentation. The Calcutta High Court issued this directive on Thursday. This order came after bank officials informed Justice Krishna Raos single-judge bench that debit restrictions had already been imposed on the relevant bank account, making online KYC updates impossible. In fact, ... Read more Bank Employees to Visit Abhishek Banerjees Home for KYC Signatures: High Court Ruling

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Bengal: 10 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Raidighi

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) As many as 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Raidighi in South 24 Parganas district, police said on Thursday. Raidighi police station has sent them to a holding centre, and it was learnt that they will be pushed back to Bangladesh soon. According to police sources, the arrested are members of []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

Bengal: ER inspects food stalls at Howrah, Sealdah and Malda town stations

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) As the government stresses food safety and hygiene, Eastern Railway (ER) officials conducted surprise inspections at licensed stalls at major stations under its jurisdiction. Inspections were conducted at the Howrah, Sealdah and Malda Town stations to ensure strict adherence to food quality and hygiene. At Howrah, Uday Shankar Jha, principal chief []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

Howrah police arrests ex-TMC councillor from UP

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

ABVP-Left clash at Jadavpur University, tensions spill onto Kolkata streets

ABVPLeft clash at Jadavpur University tensions spill onto Kolkata streets

India Today 20 Aug 2026 7:43 pm

Hepthahlete Swapna Barman provisionally suspended

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The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 7:23 pm

Seven vessels, aircraft deployed in search operations for missing eight fishermen

Aerial search has been expanded, with a Dornier aircraft operating search sorties from Visakhapatnam, Kolkata and Chennai; Coast Guard stations at Haldia and Paradip have also joined the operation

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Champahati Injures Five

Kolkata, August 20: An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Champahati, located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, injured five people on Thursday. Among the injured, two individuals are in critical condition; they have been identified as Padmarani Naskar (52) and Abbas Ghazi. According to police reports, all injured were initially ... Read more Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Champahati Injures Five

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Bengali actor Jaayjeet Banerjee's car hit by lorry in Kolkata, questions reckless driving

Bengali actor Jaayjeet Banerjee is all over the news as he had a narrow escape after a road accident in Kolkata. The Crisscross actor took to Facebook and shared details of what happenedwhen he was travelling in his personal vehicle and a lorry hit his car. He urged the authorities to take cognisance of the matter at the earliest.

India TV 20 Aug 2026 7:03 pm

HC extends stay on demolition of Abhisheks Amtala office

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 6:03 pm

Can Kolkata go beyond hotel fire probe to break its long spell of fatal tragedies?

Can Kolkata go beyond hotel fire probe to break its long spell of fatal tragedies

India Today 20 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

60 restaurants from Bengal at NRAI summit

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis

Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata police have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Lane in central Kolkata on Thursday. Among the deceased, seven are Bangladeshi nationals, while two are Indian citizensone from Giridih district in Jharkhand and the other from Darjeeling district in North Bengal. The ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis

Udaipur Kiran 20 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians

Kolkata, August 20: Authorities have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a fire at a hotel located on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. Among the deceased, seven were Bangladeshi nationals, while the other two were Indian citizens. One of the Indians hailed from Giridih district in Jharkhand, and the other was ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested after nine deaths

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn on Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed nine lives, including that of a child. Kolkata Police have also detained two hotel employees for questioning

Mid Day 20 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Kolkata High Court Rebukes Bank Officials Over Abhishek Banerjees Account Freezing

Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata High Courts single bench reprimanded bank officials on Thursday for imposing debit restrictions on the accounts of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. The court deemed these restrictions were based on a flimsy foundation. Another hearing on the matter is scheduled for later Thursday, where bank officials will need to justify ... Read more Kolkata High Court Rebukes Bank Officials Over Abhishek Banerjees Account Freezing

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 1:34 pm

Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine

Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotels owner, Bireshwar Mitra, is still absconding, said police.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:32 pm

Met office predicts more rain in south Bengal till Sunday, heavy rain in north

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Although the low pressure has weakened and moved towards the Jharkhand-Bihar region, conditions are still favourable for more rain over south Bengal districts in the next few days. The Met office said on Thursday that the southwest monsoon axis is active and it is over Jharkhand-Bihar and the western districts of []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Calcutta HC rebukes bank authorities for freezing Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday rebuked the bank authorities for imposing debit restrictions on the account of Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the partys Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, on apparently flimsy grounds. Another round of hearing in the matter will be conducted []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

ABVP, Left-wing students clash at Kolkata's Jadavpur University; several injured | VIDEO

Tensions erupted at the Jadavpur University in West Bengal's capital Kolkata following a clash between supporters and members of Left-wing organisations and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), causing injuries to several students.

India TV 20 Aug 2026 12:55 pm

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the state, during which he will attend programmes related to border security, interact with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel and chair review meetings, officials said. Shah will arrive at Bagdogra airport from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 Aug 2026 12:53 pm

Members of ABVP, left-leaning student unions clash on JU campus

Kolkata: A clash broke out between members of ABVP and left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early on Thursday, August 20, with either side accusing the other of bringing outsiders onto campus, varsity sources said. Several students were injured in the clash, and some of them were taken to a hospital for treatment, they said. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 Aug 2026 12:38 pm

Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of one of nine hotels arrested, two detained

Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of one of nine hotels arrested, two detained Kolkata: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kolkata Police probing the fire incident at a multi-storey building on Mirza Ghalib Street in Central Kolkata, which claimed nine lives, has arrested one person, said officials on Thursday. Each floor of the said building had [] The post Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of one of nine hotels arrested, two detained appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 20 Aug 2026 12:26 pm

Gold Rate Today, Aug 20: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 20

The Hindu Businessline 20 Aug 2026 12:23 pm

Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested after fire kills nine

Police are investigating possible electrical faults, negligence and fire-safety lapses following the blaze

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

Tensions Rise at Jadavpur University After Clash Between Student Groups

Kolkata, August 20: Tensions escalated at Jadavpur University (JU) in South Kolkata following a clash between members of the Students Federation of India (SFI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) late Wednesday night. The conflict stemmed from a general body meeting of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students Union (FETSU). The SFI claims ... Read more Tensions Rise at Jadavpur University After Clash Between Student Groups

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 11:35 am

Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested; Two staff members detained

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn was arrested following a devastating fire. Nine people, including a child and five Bangladeshi nationals, died in the blaze. A Special Investigation Team was formed to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Rescuers saved approximately sixty individuals from the burning hotel premises. The state government plans to inspect hotel permits and fire licenses across Kolkata.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 11:33 am

Bengal CM Adhikari thanks PM Modi for approval of crucial railway project

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of a crucial railway line project connecting Kharagpur in the state with Bhadrak in neighbouring Odisha. I convey my sincere gratitude to the Union Cabinet chaired by the Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 11:32 am

Kolkata hotel fire: Two more Bangladeshis identified among dead

Latest confirmations raise Bangladeshi death toll to 7

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 10:21 am

Kolkata police arrest Hotel Shikha Inn leaseholder after fire kills nine

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The News Mill 20 Aug 2026 10:17 am

9 die in Kolkata hotel fire; Bengal minister says Bangladeshis among those dead

At least nine people, including a four-year-old child, died and six were injured in an early Wednesday fire at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata that housed several hotels, police said. Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted around 1.45 am. Police and Disaster Management Department personnel reached the spot for the rescue operation. According to a senior official, 80 people have been rescued from the five-storey building. Speaking to PTI, Fire Department Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the identities of those killed are yet to be established. The deceased include both Indians and Bangladeshi nationals, he said after visiting the site. We are trying to establish their identities. The situation inside this building is very bad. There are several hotels inside this building. I am shocked to see what was going on here, Chowdhury said. Asked about the cause of the fire, the minister said that it could be because of a short circuit. But a forensic examination would reveal what led to the blaze, he said.. The building management did not comply with basic safety and construction norms. It is alleged that there were several irregularities in the functioning of the hotel, the minister added. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital. Dense smoke made it difficult for firefighters to climb the staircase and reach the upper floors. While nine people have died, more deaths are feared, a police officer told PTI. Our priority is to rescue those trapped and determine the reasons for the fire. The flames have been doused, but the building is very, very hot. The cooling process is underway, he added. West Bengal Fire Department headquarters is located close to the hotel building.. Another police officer said the building owner is currently absconding. A case is being registered at the New Market police station, with police initiating proceedings against the owner, he said, adding that police have begun raids at the owners residence as part of efforts to trace him. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the fire and whether safety regulations were violated. According to the Chief Ministers Office, CM Suvendu Adhikari is likely to visit the site of the fire.

Greater Kashmir 20 Aug 2026 7:19 am

SIT formed to investigate Kolkata fire that killed 9

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 6:44 am

Petrol, Diesel Prices On August 20: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata And More

For India, which imports more than 85% of its crude oil requirements, a sustained rise in global oil prices could widen the import bill and add to inflationary pressures.

NDTV 20 Aug 2026 6:17 am

Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh

Kolkata, August 20: In a devastating fire that broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, police have identified six of the nine victims. Among them are five Bangladeshi nationals and one young man from Giridih, Jharkhand. According to the police, the five Bangladeshi victims were tourists, while the Giridih resident, ... Read more Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 3:14 am

TMC MP Sougata Roy Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Following Protest at Kolkata Airport

Kolkata, August 20: TMC MP Sougata Roy has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding a protest that occurred outside Kolkata Airport. This incident took place a day prior. In a conversation with the media, Roy stated, I have informed the Lok Sabha Speaker about the entire incident that occurred on Tuesday. As a ... Read more TMC MP Sougata Roy Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Following Protest at Kolkata Airport

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 2:55 am

East Bengal FC enter final

They edge out SC Delhi 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw Kolkata: East Bengal edged past SC Delhi 5-3 after a goalless regulation-time stalemate and reach the Durand Cup final. Eyeing a record-equalling 17th title, East Bengal will face the winners of Thursdays second semifinal between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and defending champions NorthEast []

The Navhind Times 20 Aug 2026 1:20 am

E Kol school shut day after snakebite, student safe

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Family runs another hotel nearby, owner at large

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Finance min meets JU VC

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:23 am

Fire tragedy latest blow to Mini Bangladesh

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:22 am

30-min wait on parapet our longest half an hour, says couple

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:18 am

State focus on accident response schemes

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:17 am

UP duo jumps 15ft from 2nd floor, cheats death

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:17 am

KOZYNAP Accelerates Retail Expansion with Fully Customized Sleep Solutions

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19: Building on its rapidly expanding retail and hospitality presence, KOZYNAP, one of East India's fastest emerging mattress brands, is now entering its next phase of growth, strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem while expanding its footprint across India and preparing to enter newer international markets.

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 12:05 am

Nishad Party Strengthens NDA, Advocates for Rights and Reservation: Praveen Nishad

Kolkata, August 19: Praveen Nishad, the national convenor of the Nishad Party, stated on Wednesday that his party is committed to fighting for constitutional reservation, rights, and respect for the Nishad community. He expressed confidence that the issues related to reservation would soon be resolved. In a conversation with reporters, Nishad emphasized, We have come ... Read more Nishad Party Strengthens NDA, Advocates for Rights and Reservation: Praveen Nishad

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Kolkata hospitals stand by Bangla patients

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:29 pm

Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit

Nine people, including a four-year-old child, were killed and six injured when a fire swept through a five-storey building housing several hotels in central Kolkata on Wednesday, with several Bangladeshis among the dead, prompting the government to order a statewide fire-safety audit. Officials of the state government and the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission initially said five of the deceased were Bangladeshis, including a woman and a child. However, sources at the Bangladesh mission later said the number of Bangladeshis killed in the blaze had risen to seven, adding that an official statement would be issued on Thursday morning. The blaze at Shikha Inn on Mirza Ghalib Street, near the New Market area, came barely 48 hours after another hotel fire in Tarapith killed nine people, putting the safety standards of the state's hospitality sector under renewed scrutiny. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the fire brigade received the call at 2.07 am and began .

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 11:23 pm

Kunal Ghosh Criticizes Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra as Political Vendetta

Kolkata, August 19: Kunal Ghosh, a legislator from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday regarding the arrest warrant issued against TMC MP Mahua Moitra. He targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), labeling the situation in the state as a jungle raj and police raj. In a conversation with reporters, Ghosh stated, This ... Read more Kunal Ghosh Criticizes Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra as Political Vendetta

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

East Bengal FC Triumphs Over SC Delhi in Penalty Shootout to Reach Durand Cup Final

Kolkata, August 19: In a thrilling encounter during the first semifinal of the 135th Durand Cup, East Bengal FC defeated Sporting Club Delhi 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless regulation time. Mohammed Basim Rashid converted the decisive spot-kick, securing East Bengals place in the final scheduled for Wednesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati ... Read more East Bengal FC Triumphs Over SC Delhi in Penalty Shootout to Reach Durand Cup Final

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

Bengal cabinet moves to unlock land for industrial units

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:03 pm

135th Durand Cup: East Bengal FC edge SC Delhi on penalties to reach final

Kolkata Mohamad Basim Rashid converted the decisive spot-kick to help East Bengal FC prevail over Sporting Club Delhi 5-3 via The post 135th Durand Cup: East Bengal FC edge SC Delhi on penalties to reach final appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 19 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

State drops after-hours census duty orderfor school teachers

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 10:34 pm

WBSSC, WBBSE seek SC extension for teacher recruitment

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 10:15 pm

5-member fire audit panel, SIT formed

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

Malda hospital worker alleges rape by supervisor

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 9:42 pm