Kolkata High Court Denies Interim Relief to TMCs Mamata Faction Over Frozen Bank Accounts
Kolkata, August 28: The Calcutta High Court has denied any interim relief to the faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee. This decision came on Thursday in response to a case concerning the freezing of four bank accounts belonging to the party at a government bank branch. The Mamata faction approached the ... Read more Kolkata High Court Denies Interim Relief to TMCs Mamata Faction Over Frozen Bank Accounts
TMC alleges police assaulted leaders during Kolkata signboard removal
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KMC Removes Billboard from Abhishek Banerjees Office Amidst Police Clash
Kolkata, August 28: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials, with the assistance of Kolkata police, successfully removed a large billboard from the rooftop of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjees party office on Thursday. The billboard prominently displayed the All India Trinamool Congress name and logo. This operation was the second attempt by KMC and police officials. ... Read more KMC Removes Billboard from Abhishek Banerjees Office Amidst Police Clash
Tension Escalates as KMC Officials Remove Abhishek Banerjees Billboard on Camac Street
Kolkata, August 28: Tensions flared on Thursday afternoon on Camac Street in central Kolkata when officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), accompanied by Kolkata police, arrived to remove a billboard from the office of Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP. Upon hearing the news, Banerjee arrived at the ... Read more Tension Escalates as KMC Officials Remove Abhishek Banerjees Billboard on Camac Street
Reju Dutta Criticizes Mamata Banerjee, Praises CM Suvendu Adhikaris Initiatives
Kolkata, August 28: Suspended TMC leader Reju Dutta criticized Mamata Banerjee regarding the upcoming student rally. He expressed appreciation for Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris Vande Mataram program, stating that the work Banerjee failed to accomplish is being carried out by Adhikari. In an interview with a news agency, Dutta mentioned that a complaint has been ... Read more Reju Dutta Criticizes Mamata Banerjee, Praises CM Suvendu Adhikaris Initiatives
Exercise MAITREE-XV with Thai Army in full swing, says Indian Army
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) The ongoing Exercise MAITREE-XV between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army has several modern components, such as operations under UAV support and the use of Information Technology (IT) in modern warfare. The Indian Armys Eastern Command said on Thursday that the exercise is in full swing in Thailand. Indian Army []
Chaos at Abhishek's s office as KMC removes TMC billboard
Private guards at Ttrinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's office, his supporters and some party leaders on Thursday scuffled with police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, trying to prevent them from entering the building on Camac Street and dismantling an unauthorised billboard.
PM Shri Schools to Launch Soon in West Bengal, Says Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata, August 28: Central Education State Minister Sukanta Majumdar announced on Thursday that the PM Shri School project will soon be launched in West Bengal to enhance the education system. The school will be established in Malda district. Majumdar made this announcement during the inauguration of the new building of the Central School located in ... Read more PM Shri Schools to Launch Soon in West Bengal, Says Sukanta Majumdar
Abhishek Banerjee condemns removal of TMC signboard in Kolkata as political vendetta
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Social media video sparks hope, but confusion persists over Kolkata tourist missing in Nepal
Bolt from the blue jolts Mansarovar dream
Lost touch 12 hours before disaster: Patuli family
New Town couple, who saved money for 2 yrs for trip, now missing
No news of mom since she reached Nepal-Tibet border
Family prays for return of Shiva devotee trekker
Nepal Consulate Helps State Look For Tourists
City Travel Office Turns Into Waiting Room, Unanswered Calls Fuel Anxiety
Techie, One Of Few Youngsters On Trip, Out Of Reach Since Wednesday
West Bengal Chief Minister Announces Strengthening Measures for State Police
Kolkata, August 27: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced several measures on Thursday aimed at reorganizing and strengthening the state police force. Speaking at an event held at the Kolkata Police Headquarters in Lalbazar, CM Adhikari emphasized the importance of both the force and rapid response vehicles in any disaster situation. He revealed that each police ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Announces Strengthening Measures for State Police
Former Trinamool MP Mamtaz Sanghamita passes away at 80
Govt raises civic volunteer pay by Rs 2,000
Govt eyes its auditoriums to give Bengali films more screens
4 emergency response vehicles for states 552 police stations by Mahalaya: CM
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's private security personnel, supporters and party leaders allegedly clashed with police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials on Thursday as they tried to prevent them from entering the Lok Sabha MP's...
Govt lends muscle to Rakhi spirit, declares it state-wide festival
Snake expert holds safety session at Bypass school
Rakhi sales up by 75% in city after state fest announcement
BJP seniors show up for Milad-Un-Nabi across Bengal
From washing utensils in Kolkata to a career-best 167: Shahbaz's cricket journey
Shahbaz Ahmed left civil engineering studies in Haryana to chase cricket dreams in Kolkata, 1,500km from home. Facing financial hardship, he washed dishes and lived in modest club quarters while training. His breakthrough came with Tapan Memorial, followed by Bengal, IPL and India selection. After slipping from contention, Shahbaz returned strongly with 167 runs and 3/20 for East Zone.
Gaurav Vallabh Supports PM Modis Sports Initiatives Amid National Anthem Controversy
Kolkata, August 27: Gaurav Vallabh, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has expressed his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis efforts to promote sports. He announced plans to sing all six verses of Vande Mataram near Jadavpur University on Raksha Bandhan. Recently, Prime Minister Modi addressed young athletes across the nation through a ... Read more Gaurav Vallabh Supports PM Modis Sports Initiatives Amid National Anthem Controversy
Giridih Man held for stealing jewellery worth over Rs 55 Lakh from Kolkata employer
LTM inaugurates global delivery & AI competency centre in Kolkata
The company sees real potential to grow it into larger technology for innovation for group, says L&T CMD SN Subrahmanyan
Four Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Burdwan, West Bengal
Kolkata, August 27: Authorities from the cyber police station in Burdwan, West Bengal, have arrested four individuals accused of defrauding people of millions through cyber scams. A senior police officer confirmed the arrests on Thursday, which took place on Wednesday following a tip-off. During the interrogation of the arrested suspects, police officials gathered crucial information. ... Read more Four Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Burdwan, West Bengal
Bangladesh First, But Don't Cross India's Red Line: Sushant Sareen | Tarique Rahman | Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh First, says Dhaka. But Sushant Sareen argues that this cannot work without strong ties with India. He explains why Bangladeshs growing engagement with China and Pakistan matters to New Delhi. He argues that on Teesta and river waters, Bangladesh ultimately has to deal with India, not China, and warns Dhaka against flirting with Indias enemies.He also explains why Sheikh Hasinas extradition cannot be allowed to hold the entire India-Bangladesh relationship hostage.From BRICS to the Mecca Pact, Sareen examines where Bangladesh is heading and where India must draw its red lines.And in a striking reference to Kolkata, he questions whether Bangladesh really believes its bond with Pakistan is stronger than its deep geographical and historical ties with India.Watch Beyond Borders with Ananya Dasgupta for the full conversation.
India to host Brazil, Panama, Uruguay for football friendlies
The matches against Brazil and Uruguay will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata and the match against Panama will be played at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru
TMC alleges attacks on party workers; asks why President's rule should not be imposed in West Bengal
TMC spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien alleged that a brutal attack was perpetrated on Gyananand Samanta by unidentified miscreants in the presence of police earlier this week
Flash Floods in Nepal: 36 People from West Bengal Confirmed Missing
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal government has officially confirmed that 36 individuals are missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal. The state is coordinating with the Indian Embassy and Nepalese authorities to locate the missing persons. According to government reports, the missing tourists hail from various regions in West Bengal, including Kolkata, Sonarpur in ... Read more Flash Floods in Nepal: 36 People from West Bengal Confirmed Missing
India to host Uruguay, Brazil and Panama in home international friendlies
India will play two-time World Cup winners Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6, completing a home friendly schedule that includes clashes against Brazil and Panama
Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata cops clash as officials arrive to remove TMC billboards
Abhishek Banerjee Kolkata cops clash as officials arrive to remove TMC billboards
Kolkata to host Fede Valverde's Uruguay on October 6, AIFF confirms venue for Panama friendly
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that Kolkata will host the marquee clash against Uruguay on October 6, three days after the friendly against Brazil. Ahead of that, the Indian team will also...
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Thursday that the primary goal of the newly established dual-engine government is to ensure public welfare through economic transformation in the state. He emphasized his readiness to attract significant investments and facilitate ease of doing business in West Bengal to achieve this objective. While ... Read more West Bengals Dual-Engine Government Aims for Economic Transformation, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
LTM makes fresh tech push from Kolkata with Global Delivery & AI Competency Centre
LTM, the business creativity partner to global enterprises, has inaugurated a new Global Delivery & AI Competency Centre in Kolkata, expanding the L&T Groups technology and AI capabilities in West Bengal. The centre will support global delivery operations, develop AI solutions, create technology opportunities and tap Kolkatas talent pool, academic ecosystem and digital infrastructure as part of LTMs wider India expansion strategy.
Bengali Actor Kharaj Mukherjee Stranded in Nepal Amidst Floods, Family Reports He is Safe
Kolkata, August 27: Renowned Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee is currently stranded in Nepal due to heavy rainfall and flooding. He had traveled to Nepal for a film shoot, but adverse weather conditions disrupted the filming schedule, delaying his return. Initially, his family struggled to contact him, raising their concerns. However, they later managed to speak ... Read more Bengali Actor Kharaj Mukherjee Stranded in Nepal Amidst Floods, Family Reports He is Safe
Kolkatas Ward Count May Exceed Draft Proposal Amid Upcoming Elections
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department has released a draft delimitation list this week, indicating that the number of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) may increase by two beyond the proposed count. According to the draft, the number of wards in KMC is set to rise from ... Read more Kolkatas Ward Count May Exceed Draft Proposal Amid Upcoming Elections
LTM launches new tech campus in Kolkata; Bengal CM Adhikari allots more land
Campus to focus on artificial intelligence, data, cloud and digital engineering, L&T chairman and managing director S N Subrahmanyan says
Global PE firm Siguler Guff eyes $350-400 mn continuation fund to back four portfolio cos
Siguler Guff is considering the fund to stay invested in value-retail chain Baazar Kolkata, multi-specialty chain Sterling Hospitals, appliance maker Luker Electric Technologies and medical device maker Relisys
Abducted minor girl rescued from a Kolkata hotel; four traffickers arrested
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Thursday morning said that a police team rescued an abducted minor girl from a city hotel on Wednesday night. The minor girl was abducted and locked in that city hotel room by her abductors with the intention of trafficking her and forcing her into the flesh trade. The []
West Bengal Minister Advises Caution for Mountain Travel Following Nepal Flood Tragedy
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh expressed his condolences regarding the recent flood disaster in Nepal, describing it as a tragic natural calamity for which no one can be held accountable. He emphasized the need for caution, particularly for travelers heading to mountainous regions during the monsoon season. Ghosh stated, While natural events ... Read more West Bengal Minister Advises Caution for Mountain Travel Following Nepal Flood Tragedy
60 child deaths in 3 weeks, 10 in one day: Bengal hospital under scanner
Medical students summoned for questioningin blood bank scamin Bengal
Three laboratory technicians werearrested in Panskura in relation to the blood selling scam
Indian Tea Association issues white paper on Darjeeling & Dooars Tea Industry seeks revival packages
The white paper on Darjeeling highlights the sharp decline in productionfrom 14.49 million kg in 1990 to 5.6 million kg in 2025 while the paper on Dooars & Terai Tea Industry points out at a market asymmetry between small tea growers and organised tea estates
Bengal: RPF helps woman recover Rs 6.10 lakh in valuables from local train
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Prompt action by Eastern Railway (ER) security personnel helped a woman commuter recover her valuables worth nearly Rs 6.10 lakh from a suburban train on Tuesday. The woman, identified as Parvina Khatun, was travelling on the KatwaBandel local in the afternoon. She was carrying several bags. While deboarding at the Agradwip []
New Pink metro line gets go-ahead in the outskirts of Kolkata
The line was long awaited and faced a roadblock due to a long pending issue of shifting underground pipelines
West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Kolkata, August 27: The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation has submitted a proposal to the West Bengal government aimed at transforming the states Public Distribution System (PDS) shops into multi-service centers. This initiative seeks to mitigate the soaring prices of essential goods in the market. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, ... Read more West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
APs 7 Missing Fishermen Finally Traced, Taken to Harbour near Kolkata
They have been brought to safety and sent to the hospital for treatment
Nepal Floods: 32-Member Kolkata Group Among Many From West Bengal Untraceable
Nepal Flash Floods: More than 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after the flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal.
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Wednesday that the state government is fully committed to protecting the faith, expression, and cultural practices of every community. In a post on the social media platform X, Adhikari emphasized that during the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, religious flags and the Indian national flag were ... Read more West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Zero Tolerance Against Political Exploitation of Religious Events
Mini Bangla empties out, bounce-back hope fades
Helmetless biker detained for assaulting cop
Cops probe Rs 1.1 cr SIM fraud racket
4 phones go missing from actors bags at venue
Neighbour sexually abuses Garfa 4-yr-old, detained
32 tourists from Kol missing as Nepal flood cuts off contact
Teachers rebuke stops NIT Durgapur students dance
Ruby puja to trace Suvdenus journey to Nabanna, have his bust outside pandal
Govt forms advisory board to supervise book fair
West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts. This initiative aims to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards guarantee 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to undertake unskilled manual ... Read more West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Kolkata, August 26: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards provide a legal guarantee of 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to engage in ... Read more Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Festivals belong to those who follow the faith: VHP to puja organisers
Kolkata Police Investigates Recent Incidents at Jadavpur University
Kolkata, August 26: The Kolkata police are actively investigating recent events at Jadavpur University. They are focusing on information provided by the university administration and viral mobile video clips circulating on social media. Investigators aim to uncover who incited the clashes and how the situation escalated. A police officer from Kolkata stated on Wednesday that ... Read more Kolkata Police Investigates Recent Incidents at Jadavpur University
Yatri Sathi to add five AC shuttle bus routes
CU allows exit plan for sixth sem students
Met office spies heavy weekend rain as Bay system forms
Man killed after bike hits truck on VIP Road
Commuters face crater challenge on Bypass
Traffic police SOS to KMDA for emergency repairs on Sealdah flyover
JU meet today, likely on Salt Lake campus, no deposition on day 1
Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 26: A mysterious body was discovered on Wednesday between a railway line and a national highway in the Ranisarai area of Belda, West Medinipur, West Bengal, causing a stir among local residents. Authorities suspect that the body may have been dumped after a murder. Upon receiving the report, teams from the railway police ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Traders pack up to shift out of B C Roy Market
Improve food quality, min tells hospital
Pink Line work may disrupt water supply to north, central Kolkata
Minister warns Mamata over unreturned library books. Not at home, theyre in CMs chamber: Didi
Kolkata: BJP Eyes At Maiden KMC Poll Victory
According to the Assembly Election results, BJP has been leading in 101 wards: Sukanta Majumdar
Schoolteacher killed, 7 injured in Hwh bldg fire
Speaker gives 20 NCPI MPs 7 days to reply to Abhisheks disqualification plea
Day after CM help to footpath-dweller, Agni says, I made a mistake
After court prod, cops lodge FIR against stalker colleague
AI adoption can make real estate projects smarter, faster and more efficient: Experts
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) The growing adoption of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape Indias real estate sector, industry leaders said at the second edition of Credai TechCon held here on Wednesday. The event brought together leading technology companies, real estate developers and industry experts from across the country to discuss how []
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation, a national association of fair price shop owners in the country, has given a proposal to the West Bengal government for transformation of the PDS (public distribution shops) in the state into multi-service centres in a bid to prevent the skyrocketing prices of []
Former Gobardanga civic chief held over alleged storage of relief materials
