Indian Women's National Football Team To Make Historic Kolkata Debut Against Russia
The fixtures will be India's first international matches since they were crowned winners of the SAFF Women's Championship for a record-extending sixth time in June
Indian Women's Fotball Team To Make Historic Kolkata Debut Against Russia
The Indian women's national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, during the FIFA women's international match window.
West Bengal Government Pledges to Protect Cows, Vows Jail for Insulting Saints
West Bengals Chief Minister promises to safeguard cows and punish those who insult saints during a religious event in Kolkata. West Bengal Government Pledges to Protect Cows, Vows Jail for Insulting Saints
Women's football team to make historic Kolkata debut with two friendlies against Russia
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian women's national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, 2026, during the FIFA Women's International Match Window, the AIFF announced on Sunday. The fixtures will be India's first international matches since they were crowned champions of the SAFF Women's Championship for a record-extending sixth time in June 2026. The October window will provide 69th-ranked India with an opportunity to test themselves against a strong European opposition. Russia are ranked 27th in the world. It will also mark India's first appearance in West Bengal since the 2016 SAFF Women's Championship, which was held in Siliguri and saw the Blue Tigresses lift the title. That remains the only previous occasion on which the Indian women's national team has played in the state. The Russian women's national team last travelled to India in 1994 for the eight-nation Jayalalitha Cup in Chennai. India were eliminated in the group stage, while Russia, who were placed in a different group, went on to finish runners-up. The October fixtures will be the third and fourth meetings between India and Russia. Their previous two encounters both came in international friendly tournaments in neutral venues. India suffered a 0-8 defeat to Russia at the Turkish Women's Cup in 2021, before losing 0-2 at the Pink Ladies Cup 2025 in the UAE. Indian women's national team head coach Crispin Chettri said, Playing against quality opposition is always valuable for the development of the team. We have already faced Russia at the Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai, where we lost 2-0, so these matches will give us another opportunity to test ourselves against a strong side. While results are important, we also have to look at these games with a long-term vision. It is important to give opportunities to upcoming players, expose them to high-level opposition and continue developing a squad that can perform at the international level in the future, he added. The Blue Tigresses have been training in Kolkata since September 18. Chettri will finalise and name the squad closer to the matches. Having Kolkata host these matches will also be a huge opportunity for the players. They will not only get to play against a quality team like Russia, but, hopefully, in front of a good crowd as well. Experiencing the expectations and atmosphere that come with playing in front of fans is also part of their development. These are the habits and experiences we need to build if we want to compete at a higher international level, he said.
Bengal govt would protect 'gaumata', will jail those who insult saints: CM Adhikari
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government would protect 'gaumata' (cow) and will take action against those who will insult sadhus and will send them to jail. Speaking at a Bhagavad Gita recital event organised by Bangur Jagaran Mancha at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, Chief Minister Adhikari added that the insult of any saint or sage will not be tolerated in West Bengal. The statement from the Chief Minister comes at a time when political controversies have been surfacing in the state regarding religious statements of saints over eating habits of Bengalis during Durga Puja. He also said that there was nothing to fear while following or promoting a faith. Recite and distribute the Bhagavad Gita, distribute Hanuman Chalisa without any hesitation. Chant Hare Krishna mantras, blow conches; there is nothing to be scared of. The winds have changed, he added. At the same time, Chief Minister Adhikari outlined the state government's priorities regarding religious and cultural traditions. The government of tika, sikha, dhoti, tulsi has arrived. The (BJP) government to protect 'gaumata' is here. The government would imprison those who insult monks. Insult against saints and gurus will not be tolerated here, the Chief Minister said. He also urged the gathering to remain alert against divisive forces. We all have to remain united and alert against the 'tukde tukde' (anti-national forces) gang who raise 'Kashmir maange azadi' slogans, CM Adhikari said. The event saw 11,000 people recite the Bhagavad Gita in unison. The Chief Minister also said, I am not here as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am here as a Sanatani, as a child of Mata Bharati, and I have come to sit here among you. I have come to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for the awakening that you have recently brought about in West Bengal. He told that on December 29, a historic programme of Gita recitation by ten lakh voices is being organised in Kolkata.
Weather Outlook for South Bengal: Clear Skies Ahead, No Heavy Rains Expected
Kolkatas weather remains clear next week, with no heavy rainfall expected, according to the Alipore Meteorological Centre. Weather Outlook for South Bengal: Clear Skies Ahead, No Heavy Rains Expected
'They wanted to kill me': TMC MLA's car attacked in Kolkata
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with hammers and a gun was pointed at his security personnel in Kolkata, following a similar incident in Hooghly. He accused the BJP of orchestrating a jungle raj, while the BJP dismissed the claims as a publicity stunt.
Tried To Drag Me Out Of My Car: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Alleges Second Attack In 24 Hours, Accuses BJP
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged that he was targeted in an armed attack in Kolkatas Phoolbagan area, less than 24 hours after an earlier incident. Ghosh claimed that 1520 motorcyclists surrounded his car, smashed its windows with hammers and tried to drag him out while allegedly brandishing firearms. He said his security personnel had to draw their weapons and that he later took refuge at Narkeldanga Police Station, where he filed a complaint. Ghosh accused the BJP of involvement. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee condemned the alleged attack, calling it the second such incident against Ghosh in less than 18 hours. Banerjee urged Governor R N Ravi to intervene and sought action against those responsible, while calling for an end to political violence.
Suvendu blames Mamata for 27 lakh voter deletions in Bengal
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday, September 27, blamed former CM Mamata Banerjee for the deletion of 27 lakh names from the states electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, asserting that neither the BJP nor the Election Commission could be held responsible for the exclusions. Adhikari said the deletions were carried 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 .
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Marriage of convenience, says CM Adhikari on emerging Trinamool-CPI(M) closeness
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) Amid speculations over the emerging national-level understanding between Trinamool Congress and CPI(M) over the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar issue, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday, indirectly described this evolving understanding as a marriage of convenience. CM Adhikaris observation came in relation to the recent exchange of communiques between former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the CPI(M)s general secretary, M.A. Baby, on the issue of differences among the top brass in the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as reported by a media house recently. The exchange of communiques between Baby and Mamata Banerjee was clearly intended to reach a political understanding. Once, the people of West Bengal brought Trinamool Congress to power in the state to remove CPI(M). And now the Trinamool Congress and CPI(M) have become friends. Mamata Banerjee has joined hands with CPI(M). Now CPI(M) has become her friend. All this is being done only to keep them relevant. But even after all this, she will not be able to turn around in the state, the Chief Minister said. CM Adhikari also described Mamata Banerjees allegations that SIR resulted in the deletion of over 27 lakh genuine voters in West Bengal. Now she is putting the blame for her defeat on the BJP, ECI and the SIR. But the reality is that she approached the Supreme Court against the SIR. The judicial officers were appointed following the order of the Supreme Court. These judicial officials took decisions, the Chief Minister said. He also claimed that the opposition leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, have been using the SIR as an excuse for their defeats in subsequent elections. In West Bengal, we won 208 seats. Trinamool Congress got reduced to just 80. Mamata Banerjee is not able to accept the verdict of the people. Now she has lost the name and symbol of the party founded by her, the Chief Minister said. Speaking on the occasion, CM Adhikari also ridiculed the miniscule presence of Trinamool Congress supporters at Mamata Banerjees rally at Sreerampore in Hooghly district on Saturday afternoon. She took to the field on the SIR issue at the virtually deserted Serampore Court Maidan. There were 150 party supporters and 170 police personnel. The rest were media persons. She should understand that trying to deny the mandate given by the people is actually disrespecting the democratic verdict, CM Adhikari said.
'Tried to drag me out': TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh attacked, car smashed - video
Kunal Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress MLA, alleged an attempted murder on his way to a program in Kolkata. Armed men reportedly smashed his car window and attempted to drag him outside. This incident followed a previous attack on Saturday where his vehicle was damaged by protesters in Uttarpara. Ghosh accused the BJP of involvement and criticized the police response to these incidents.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin visits Kolkata for review
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Bengal minister hits back at Kunal Ghosh over Hooghly attack claims, says BJP has no role
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) BJP leader and West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has hit back at Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool faction MLA Kunal Ghosh over the attack on his vehicle in Hooghly, questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident and rejecting any BJP involvement. Reacting to the incident, Dilip Ghosh said, The public meeting was in the evening, and they were travelling in the morning. Why were they going, where were they going, and who pelted stones? BJP has no role in this Ghosh also dismissed allegations that the incident was linked to attempts to prevent Trinamool Congress leaders from holding public meetings, saying such claims were being made for publicity. They held several public meetings and delivered speeches, and no one stopped them. They are only making such claims because they have no people and their meetings are not happening, so they want to make such statements to get media coverage. Nothing else The remarks came after Mamata All India Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh claimed that his vehicle was attacked by a mob in Hooghly while he was travelling to attend a rally addressed by party chief Mamata Banerjee. In a video of the incident, a mob can be seen surrounding Ghoshs vehicle, banging on it and throwing eggs and stones. The crowd also raised slogans of Kunal Ghosh go back. The rear windshield of the vehicle is seen shattered following the incident. Ghosh was subsequently forced to return to Kolkata after his vehicle was damaged. He said he would approach the police and lodge a complaint over the incident. This is jungle raj. They attacked my car with stones and eggs and blocked the road. No police personnel were present there. I am now returning to Kolkata and will go straight to Lal Bazaar or Bhawani Bhawan to lodge a complaint. Dilip Ghosh also hit out at former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while speaking about the political situation in the state and the circumstances surrounding the previous electoral contest. There was so much oppression during their time that people were forced to bring about a change. There was such a high percentage of voting, but there was no rigging, and no one could file any complaints. The result was exactly what was expected
Citing the payments made to the youtubers and influencers,Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh accused the BJP of manufacturing a narrative of religious polarisation; BJP state spokesperson Debjit Sarkar defended the payments saying the party played by the book
14.69 crore jewellery found in tax search: When can inherited gold escape tax scrutiny?
The Kolkata ITAT has upheld the deletion of a 1.56 crore tax addition on 3,233 grams of jewellery found in family bank lockers during an Income Tax search. The taxpayer said the jewellery belonged to his deceased grandparents, father and family HUF.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin begins two-day West Bengal visit today
Kolkata: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day organisational and outreach visit to West Bengal starting on Sunday. The visit will focus on strengthening the partys grassroots organisation and engaging with party workers across the state. Nabin is also expected to provide organisational direction and interact with BJP karyakartas during 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 .
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Kolkata police arrest seven individuals linked to a SIM card fraud scheme, uncovering an extensive operation in Salt Lake. Kolkata Police Bust SIM Card Fraud Ring, Seven Arrested from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
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Bengal: PMs advisor inspects Dankuni station upgradation works
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Tarun Kapoor, advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited Dankuni station of Eastern Railway (ER) on Saturday to review ongoing development work. ER General Manager Gitika Pandey and other senior officials accompanied him. Earlier in the day, Kapoor held a meeting at the ER headquarters to review and accelerate infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on upgrading passenger amenities. Dankuni, an important station on the Howrah/SealdahNew Delhi route, is close to Kolkata and is being developed into a major freight and coaching terminal. Kapoor inspected the stations operating layout, booking counter and One Station One Product (OSOP) stalls. The primary objective was to assess passenger amenities, enhance operational efficiency and ensure swift completion of pending projects. Dankuni station, built in 1917, handles an average daily footfall of more than 30,000 passengers. Officials said redevelopment work is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 18.66 crore. Completed works include the ground floor of the main station building, renovation of the elevation, porch construction, circulating and parking areas, platform surfaces and sheds, upgraded illumination systems and train information/GPS clock systems (TIB/CGDB). Earlier this year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament about remodelling work at the Dankuni yard. This involves extending the shunting line and upgrading signalling/interlocking arrangements at a sanctioned cost of Rs 27.18 crore. He also said preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Dankuni coaching terminal has been taken up. The Union Budget 2026 announced a new Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting Dankuni to Surat in Gujarat. Work to prepare and update the DPR for this corridor has also begun.
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IFA Shield: Punjab FC eye strong start under Dermitzakis in opener against Calcutta Customs
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Punjab FC will start their campaign in IFA Shield 2026-27 against Calcutta Customs Club at Barasat Stadium near Kolkata on Sunday, hoping to make a good start after refurbishing the squad for the upcoming season. The Group II encounter marks the beginning of a new competitive season for the Shers and their first-ever campaign in the historic IFA Shield. The match serves as the first official outing for newly appointed head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis. The Greek tactician has named a revamped 24-member squad for the tournament, featuring a balanced mix of youth, established domestic talent, and key international acquisitions. The foreign contingent, comprising European-experienced defender Patrick Gerard Bahanack alongside newly acquired attackers Diego Raposo, Alfred Planas Moya, and Raphael Messi Bouli, is expected to add strength, pace, and finishing prowess to the lineup. To ensure tactical discipline against the local challengers, Punjab FC will rely on a robust domestic core. Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh assures the back, supported by the defensive grit of Muhammed Uvais, Bishu Sharma, and Suresh Meitei. In the centre of the park, Nikhil Prabhu and Khaiminthang Lhungdim are expected to play pivotal roles in orchestrating play and anchoring transitions. The roster also underscores the clubs commitment to youth development, featuring several breakout talents from the Roundglass Football Academy. Graduates such as Manglenthang Kipgen, Muhammad Suhail, Arshvir Singh, and Ayush Deshwal have been integrated into the first team, providing the young athletes a vital platform to showcase their progression from the grassroots to the professional stage. Calcutta Customs, on the other hand, will start as underdogs after their 3-1 loss against the current ISL champions East Bengal FC. Although they drew first blood through an early strike by Riki Gharami in the 12th minute on a difficult, muddy pitch affected by stormy weather, they were comprehensively outplayed by the Red & Gold Brigade. Speaking ahead of his managerial debut, Dermitzakis said, We are very excited to begin our IFA Shield campaign. This historic tournament gives us a fantastic opportunity to evaluate our revamped squad in a highly competitive environment early in the season. We have built a formidable mix of experienced international players, established domestic leaders, and talented young boys from our Roundglass Academy. Calcutta Customs is a resilient side that knows the local conditions very well, but our focus remains on executing our tactical patterns, maintaining our discipline, and starting the group stage with a positive result, he added. Securing three points in Sunday's opener will be essential for Punjab FC to build momentum before they face local heavyweights East Bengal FC in their second group-stage fixture on September 30.
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Bengal: Nitin Nabin to visit Kolkata tomorrow
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin will be in Kolkata on a one-day visit on Sunday, with a packed schedule. His visit is significant ahead of the forthcoming bypolls for the Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district next month, as well as elections for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal in November. State BJP insiders said Nabins schedule is focused on organisational activities. He will land at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at 10 a.m. and proceed to a hotel in Newtown. At 11 a.m., he will reach the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modis radio programme Mann Ki Baat with party workers and leaders until 11:30 a.m. The first phase of the BJPs organisational meeting will begin thereafter, chaired by Nabin. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the partys core committee will meet, attended by top office bearers of the state BJP, conveners of various departments, organisational district presidents, MPs and other key representatives. A state committee member said Nabin is expected to give suggestions on strengthening the partys organisational network in West Bengal. From 3 to 4 p.m., he will hold separate meetings with party MPs and MLAs at the Convention Centre. This will be followed by special discussions with state cabinet members from 4:30 to 6 p.m. His final meeting of the day will be with the BJPs core committee for West Bengal from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. According to party insiders, this meeting will be crucial in determining the partys future strategy in the state amid the current political situation.
SIRs sole aim was to capture Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the sole intention of the Election Commission of India (ECI) behind conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was to ensure that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could capture power in West Bengal. Referring to reported differences within the top brass of the ECI, she said that since the beginning of the SIR exercise, she had been claiming that the roles played by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the Commissions Information Technology Chief, Seema Khanna, were doubtful. Banerjee, while addressing a public meeting at Sreerampore in Hooghly district, referred to the CEC as Vanish Kumar and declared that her movement along with other anti-BJP forces would continue until Kumar stepped down or was removed. Just as we caught the tricks of Vanish Kumar, we will similarly catch the others behind such wrongdoings. Vanish Kumar must go. Until he goes, our united movement will continue, she said. She added that opposition parties were uniting at the national level to demand Kumars removal. Banerjee referred to her telephonic conversation with CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby, stressing that when the issue was common, she would not look at party lines. We will have to fight this issue together, she said. Referring to the upcoming I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting in New Delhi on September 30, Banerjee said the entire country was coming together on the issue. We will fight unitedly. There is no need to see who is red, blue or yellow. We will all fight shoulder to shoulder to restore democracy. If the issue is of the people, there is no need to see which party joins the movement, she remarked. She also questioned the role of the West Bengal police during her rally. The police are not my enemies. Their job is to protect people. But what are they doing today? Last night, they found and arrested Trinamool supporters from their houses in Serampore to prevent anyone from coming to my meeting, Banerjee alleged.
Security deployment for Bengal urban polls to depend on district law & order assessment
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC) will take a final call on security deployment for the forthcoming elections to seven urban civic bodies in the state only after receiving detailed law and order assessments from the respective district magistrates, sources in the Commission said on Saturday. According to WBSEC sources, the reports submitted by district magistrates will play a key role in determining whether deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is necessary for the elections, which will cover two municipal corporations and five municipalities slated to go to polls later this year. Based on the law & order reports from the district magistrates, the Commission will decide whether CAPF deployment would be required at all for the polls and accordingly send security-related guidelines to the district administrative authorities concerned, said a WBSEC source. However, officials indicated that given the limited scale of the exercise, covering only seven urban civic bodies, the elections are likely to be conducted primarily with state police deployment. They expressed confidence that the polling process could be managed smoothly and peacefully without additional central forces. The official added that the situation could change if any political party approaches the Calcutta High Court seeking CAPF deployment and the court issues specific directions in that regard. In that case, the Commission will have to comply with the courts order, the source said. The two municipal corporations scheduled to go to polls are Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Howrah Municipal Corporation. Elections will also be held in Haldia Municipality (East Midnapore), Bally Municipality (Howrah), Dhupguri Municipality (Jalpaiguri), Kalimpong Municipality (Kalimpong) and Kurseong Municipality (Darjeeling). Voting is expected to take place at 6,301 polling booths across these seven civic bodies. As per the Commissions tentative schedule, notifications for the elections are likely to be issued on October 27 or 28, shortly after Durga Puja. Polling may be held on November 28 or 29, once the festive season concludes, while counting of votes and declaration of results are tentatively scheduled for December 2.
'Join Modi play or...': Kolkata students allege pressure
Students at Scottish Church College in Kolkata allege they were threatened with academic repercussions for refusing to participate in a play titled 'Namo Seva -- Untold Stories', a charge denied by the principal who states participation is voluntary and follows state directives.
Kolkata college students allege pressure to participate in 'Namo Seva' play; Principal denies charge
State-run higher educational institutions have been asked by the West Bengal government to stage the play and organise drawing and elocution competitions for students as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Kolkata Stadium Prepares For Brazil, Uruguay Football Clashes
Kolkata's iconic Salt Lake Stadium is undergoing extensive renovations to prepare for upcoming international football matches featuring five-time world champions Brazil and two-time world champions Uruguay against India. The upgrades include fresh paint, renovated seating, improved spectator facilities, re-turfing of pitches, and enhanced security measures.
Mamata alleges house arrest of party leaders, says BJP workers block route to TMC's rally
TMC MLA Kunal Ghoshs car was allegedly surrounded by a group of people carrying black flags in the Uttarpara area of Hooghly district on his way to Serampore to attend the meeting, according to party sources.
Centre notifies Deendayal, JNPA, Paradip, and Mundra as mega ports
The Centre has notified the major ports of Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip, and Adani Group's Mundra Port as mega ports. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a gazette notification, said the central government, under sub-section (1) of section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025 (27 of 2025), notified the criteria for classification of a port as a mega port; whereas major ports of Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip, and Mundra Port, a port other than the major ports, satisfy the said criteria. India has 12 major ports and over 200 non-major ports. The 12 major ports are Deendayal (Kandla), Mumbai, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Ennore (Kamarajar), Tuticorin (V O Chidambaranar), Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata (including Haldia) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
West Bengal Police reshuffle: New appointments in intelligence, traffic, CID
The West Bengal government has transferred 23 IPS officers in a major reshuffle covering the state and Kolkata Police. The changes include new appointments in the Intelligence Branch, Traffic, Detective Department, CID, Security and other key police units across the state
TMC MP Seeks Court Intervention to Restore Water Supply in Kolkatas Jyotinagar
TMC MP Samirul Islam files a petition in Calcutta High Court to restore drinking water supply for Jyotinagar residents amid ongoing crisis. TMC MP Seeks Court Intervention to Restore Water Supply in Kolkatas Jyotinagar
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Deep depression weakens, brings relief from heavy rain in south Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Alipore in Kolkata on Saturday said there is no warning of heavy rainfall for south Bengal districts, including Kolkata, from Sunday onwards, as the deep depression affecting the region is expected to weaken into a low-pressure area by Saturday evening. According to the Met Office, rainfall activity is likely to ease from Saturday evening, with no prospects of moderate to heavy rain across south Bengal over the next few days. The deep depression over south Odisha and Chhattisgarh has moved further northwestward and is gradually losing strength, leading to a reduction in rainfall intensity across both south and north Bengal. A Met department official said rainfall in Kolkata and adjoining areas is expected to decrease significantly from noon on Saturday. While isolated light showers may occur at one or two places, no weather warning has been issued for any district in south Bengal. However, sea conditions remain rough due to the lingering impact of the weather system. Gusty winds of 35-45 kmph, occasionally reaching 55 kmph, are continuing along the coast. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until Saturday afternoon. South Bengal, including Kolkata, has been experiencing intermittent spells of heavy rain since Wednesday night under the influence of the deep depression. The city and its suburbs also witnessed heavy showers on Saturday morning. In north Bengal, heavy rainfall may continue in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong districts on Saturday. Thunderstorm and rainfall warnings are also in place for Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and North Dinajpur. However, no weather warnings have been issued for any district in north Bengal from Sunday onwards. Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 0.4 degrees below normal, while the maximum temperature on Friday stood at 30.6 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees below normal.
Trinamool RS MP Samirul Islam files PIL in Calcutta HC over water crisis in Kolkata colony
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam has moved the Calcutta High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking restoration of municipal drinking water supply to residents of Jyotinagar Colony in north Kolkata's Cossipore area. Announcing the move in a social media post on Saturday, the Trinamool MP said the petition was filed a day earlier, on Friday, and expressed confidence that the judiciary would ensure justice for the affected residents. According to him, the case concerns the right of nearly 5,000 people to access safe drinking water. I filed a PIL in the Calcutta High Court not over voter list issues, but to secure the right of around 5,000 residents to drinking water. We have faith in the judiciary and hope justice will prevail, Islam said. He further said, Unfortunately, precious drinking water was snatched away from a section of people after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) stopped water supply to Jyotinagar Colony. This place isn't located in some remote village in a corner of West Bengal -- it's in the heart of the city of joy, Kolkata. He further claimed that the affected residents belonged to a particular religious community and questioned whether access to drinking water should be influenced by religious considerations. After the BJP came to power, the water supply was discontinued -- and it was done so because those affected belong to a particular religion. Is this what development looks like -- where access to drinking water depends on religion? We have faith in the judiciary, and I hope we will get proper justice, he added. The issue has affected around 5,000 residents of Jyotinagar Colony, who are also facing uncertainty over eviction from land claimed by the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. Since July 29, the colony's five public taps have remained dry, compelling residents to depend on distant water sources and periodic water tanker supplies reportedly arranged by the CPI(M). According to residents, the crisis began after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation carried out pipeline-related work between July 26 and July 28. They alleged that the work disrupted water supply to a 150-metre stretch within the colony, although taps in nearby areas continued to function normally.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department has started the process of identifying junior doctors getting chances for higher studies under the service quota in state-run medical colleges and hospitals during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, without fulfilling the necessary criteria for that. At the same time, said an insider from the state health department, the process has also started of identifying those erstwhile influential officers in the department without whose support such irregularities in utilisation of service quota would not have been possible. The general rule is that any junior doctor getting opportunity for higher studies in any state-run medical college and hospital under the service quota is required to mandatorily render three years of service in remote rural areas in the state to avail that opportunity. However, a recent probe by a state health department-appointed committee had identified instances where junior doctors close to the previous ruling party got chances for doing higher studies under the service quota without rendering three years of service in remote, rural areas, said an insider from the state health department. At the same time, he added, the probe committee had also mentioned about the involvement of some erstwhile influential officers in the state health department, without whose direct patronage such irregularities in the utilisation of the service quota would not have been possible. The state health department, he added, will now take action on this count against the department officials as well. The four-member state health department-appointed committee had already submitted its report on the matter. Now, it is up to the state health minister and other top brass in the department to decide on the fate of both the junior doctors availing the service quota opportunity without fulfilling the criteria, as well as the departmental officials patronising them, said the health department official. State health minister, Dr Sharadwat Mukherjee, who is himself a medical practitioner, said that he is yet to go through the probe report and after studying the report he will announce the next steps necessary. It is learnt that one of the junior doctors who had been identified by the probe committee as taking advantage of the service quota without fulfilling the criteria is Avik Dey, whose name surfaced during the controversy surrounding the R.G. Kar rape and murder case in August 2024.
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