Mamata AITC protests in Kolkata against CEC
Mamata Banerjee-led AITC organized a rally in Rajabazar, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters aimed to march to Park Circus but were stopped by police due to a lack of permission. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand noted that no official message about the rally was received.
Digital detox, heritage & peace shape housing complex pujas
SRFTI to boost exposure for students & faculty at Goa film fest
Campus-level decentralised BTech counselling gets state nod
State asks KMDA to draft Kumartuli heritage hub plan
4-wheelers behind most Kol accidents in 2025: KP survey
Pre-puja hoarding blitz may put roadside trees at risk: Experts
CPM book stall row: Calcutta High Court seeks state response
New WBCERC panel begins hearing cases, plans e-plaint system
WBBSE and WBCHSE get new presidents
SRFTI students continue protest, list vice-chancellors qualifications
700 new clamps to curb puja illegal parking
Cops bust multiplex piracy racket, arrest 1
Rs 15L jewellery thefts in Kalighat temple complex, Behala
Undertrial dies in Howrah: Kin allege poisoning
Impact-resistant sunglasses for Kol cops on field duty
Woman Attempts Knife Attack at Mamata Banerjees Residence, TMC Leader Raises Alarm Over Security
A woman allegedly attempted to stab Mamata Banerjee at her residence, raising serious concerns about security measures in Kolkata. Woman Attempts Knife Attack at Mamata Banerjees Residence, TMC Leader Raises Alarm Over Security
Global Diplomats Emphasize Investment Potential at ICC Event in Kolkata
Diplomats from Thailand and Australia highlight investment opportunities in West Bengal during an ICC event in Kolkata. Global Diplomats Emphasize Investment Potential at ICC Event in Kolkata
EPIC demand in Tolly polls raises SIR queries
Voters removed from rolls merely on suspicion: Ex-EC
JU designates 5 areas on campus as dog feeding zones
Special trains from Keralam for festival season announced
The special trains are headed to Bengaluru, Kolkata and back
Celluloid history, colonial heritage, and global peace
Inside Kolkatas most creative Durga Puja pandals
Didi-Loyalists Cut Short Stir In Kolkata For No Nod From Cops
Their agitation, which also included a plan to take out a rally from Rajabazar to Park Circus: Reports
Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 Released; Check PMT, PET Dates And Admit Card Details
WBPRB has released Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable results for the 2024 recruitment drive. A total of 47,943 candidates qualified. PMT and PET begin October 28, with admit cards available from October 15.
Dinner, Drinks, Dancing: Why Hospitality is Rethinking the Night Out
From cocktail omakase to dining spaces that transition into nightlife, a new approach to hospitality is changing what people expect from an evening out. In Kolkata, the shift raises a larger question about whether the future lies in serving customers or designing experiences they remember.
How Kolkata Artist Chandra Nath Saha Built Maa Durga From 13,000 Recycled Pens
Kolkata artist Chandra Nath Saha created a 5.5-foot Maa Durga sculpture using 13,000 recycled plastic pens and refills at Tridhara Sammilani, promoting sustainable festival art.
Kolkata roads get a splash of colour, traditional alpona ahead of Durga Puja
Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 Declared at prb.wb.gov.in; Check PMT/PET Schedule
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has declared the Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 for the Preliminary Written Test conducted as part of the 2024 recruitment process for Constables and Lady Constables. Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 Released The
228 students join river dolphin conservation programmes in Bengal
Fishermen call for climate risk insurance
Kolkata High Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Abhishek Banerjees Plea Against Investigative Leaks
The Kolkata High Court has declined an urgent hearing on Abhishek Banerjees plea to halt media leaks related to ongoing investigations. Kolkata High Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Abhishek Banerjees Plea Against Investigative Leaks
TMC Holds Kolkata Protest Against Centre, CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Trinamool Congress plans a major protest march in Kolkata against the Centre and the Election Commission, demanding accountability over recent developments.
Trinamool questions Bengal CEOs campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible, new voters
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress faction led by former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday, questioned the announcement by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) intimating people about the beginning of a campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible voters and new or first-time voters in the electoral rolls. In a social media post issued by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday afternoon, the party alleged that Mondays announcement by the CEOs office was an indirect acceptance that the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was intended at helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secure seats they could never have dreamt of winning. After deleting eligible voters from the electoral rolls before the elections, @ECISVEEP suddenly wants to launch a proactive campaign to ensure that no eligible elector is left out. Where was this proactiveness before the elections? Why was the SIR process in Bengal conducted in such a rushed and unplanned manner? the Trinamool faction questioned in the social media statement. The faction also argued that the timing of the announcement to start the proactive campaign raised serious questions about the integrity, fairness, and impartiality of the entire process. The ECI must explain these discrepancies and ensure accountability, rather than expect citizens to accept the process without question, the social media statement read. In the name of Logical Discrepancy and botched-up SIR, the ECI took away peoples right to vote, hand in glove with Modi and Shah, to bring an illegitimate government to power. No government can claim legitimacy without public trust in the electoral process that brought it to power. Nothing illegal lasts forever. Neither will the @BJP4Bengal government, the statement added. On Monday, the CEOs office claimed that all 24 District Magistrates (DMs)-cum-District Electoral Officers (DEOs) have started a proactive campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible voters and new or first-time voters in the electoral rolls. The CEO said that the exercise was meant to ensure that no eligible elector is left out of the electoral rolls and special camps were being held throughout the state to ensure this. The CEOs office also advised that if any person has any complaint, he or she should contact the Booth-Level Officer (BLO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) or Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or the DEO-cum-DM concerned.
Where India takes to the streets: Historic protest sites from Mumbai to Kolkata and Delhi
Barcelona, Real Madrid Legends To Face Off in Kolkata on November 25
The match will be held at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium
Bengal Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo from abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have recovered a large quantity of firearms and ammunition from an abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia district, close to the Jharkhand border, officials said on Tuesday. Purulia Superintendent of Police Kumar Sunny Raj said the recovery was made during a raid at a house in the Duarsini area under Bandoan police station, following the interrogation of recently surrendered Maoist cadres. Recently, top Maoist leaders like Madan, Ravi and Mira have surrendered to the police. Several members of the organisation have laid down their weapons. The surrendered Maoists were interrogated. Based on the information received from them, a raid was conducted at a house in the Duarsini area under Bandoan police station in Purulia, which is close to the Jharkhand border. A bag full of firearms and ammunition was recovered there, Raj told the media. He said the West Bengal Police had intensified anti-Maoist operations in coordination with their counterparts in neighbouring Jharkhand. In August and September this year, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police, Bankura district police and the Jharkhand Police conducted joint raids and search operations, achieving significant results, officials said. The Maoist movement in the region has reportedly weakened following sustained security operations. In January last year, 15 Maoists were killed during a major operation conducted by the Jharkhand Police. However, the recovery of weapons from the abandoned camp has raised suspicions that Maoists could have concealed firearms and ammunition at other locations in the region. The police also suspect that Maoists have hidden firearms in some other secret places. Such operations will continue in the coming days as well, a state police officer said. West Bengal's anti-Maoist campaign recorded another major development last month when the Kolkata Police STF arrested senior CPI (Maoist) leader Asim Mandal, alias Akash, Timir and Manoj. He was among the most wanted Maoist operatives active across West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. Mandal was arrested during an early morning operation in Patashpur in East Midnapore district. A combined bounty of Rs 2.20 crore had been announced for information leading to his capture. The Jharkhand government had offered Rs 1 crore for his arrest, while the Odisha government had announced a bounty of Rs 1.20 crore. The latest recovery is expected to prompt further searches for suspected Maoist arms caches in the border areas.
Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 Out - Check Merit List, Scorecard and PMT/PET Date
WBPRB has released the Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 for the Preliminary Written Test on 13 October 2026. Check the scorecard, download the male and female merit list PDFs, and see the PMT/PET and admit card dates.
Kolkata Set to Host Epic Clash Between Real Madrid and Barcelona Legends
Kolkata will witness a thrilling match between Real Madrid and Barcelona legends on November 25, promising excitement for football fans. Kolkata Set to Host Epic Clash Between Real Madrid and Barcelona Legends
Touching history, past and contemporary, virtually every urban centre, be it Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, or smaller towns such as Jaipur and Panaji, has its own protest site. Over the years, several have been denotified in the name of public convenience
From Dharna Chowk to Azad Maidan: India
New Delhi: Touching history, past and contemporary, virtually every urban centre, be it Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, or smaller towns such as Jaipur and Panaji, has its own protest site. Over the years, several have been denotified in the name of public convenience and there are those that still continue as free speech zones 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 .
Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 out; PMT, PET from October 28
KP Constable Result 2026: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has declared the Preliminary Written Test result for Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable Recruitment 2024. The PMT and PET are scheduled to begin on October 28, 2026, with admit cards available from October 15. Candidates can check their results through the official recruitment websites using their application serial number and date of birth. The final answer key was released on October 8.
After delivering acclaimed projects like Delhi Belly, 24, Blackmail and the recently released web series Brown, filmmaker Abhinay Deo is back with Doosra. The film not only chronicles key moments from Sourav Gangulys illustrious cricketing career, culminating in Indias historic victory over England in the 2002 NatWest Series final, but also follows the parallel journey of Tara (Plabita Borthakur), a young girl growing up in a deeply conservative household in Rajasthan. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Abhinay Deo opened up about the making of Doosra, its unusual narrative, the reasons behind its prolonged delay and a lot more. At the very beginning of the film, we see that Subhash Ghai, Jisshu U Sengupta and Bhushan Kumar have been thanked. Could you tell us how they contributed to Doosra? We thanked Mr Subhash Ghai because he invited us to Celebrating Cinema, a festival held at his institute, Whistling Woods International. He loved the trailer of Doosra so much that he expressed a desire to show it to the students. Hence, Plabita and I went there and unveiled the trailer publicly for the first time in his auditorium. That's why we had to thank him. Meanwhile, Kolkata is Sourav da's home ground. We are planning to promote the film there as well, and Jisshu is helping us put things together. We worked together on Brown, and that's how we know each other well. As for Mr Bhushan Kumar, he agreed to showcase the trailer on T-Series' YouTube channel, even though T-Series has nothing to do with the film. Yet, he was gracious enough to say, 'Arre, trailer chalao'! It's huge for us because T-Series has the second most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world, with more than 300 million subscribers. Usually, sports documentaries focus primarily on the life and achievements of the sportsperson. However, Doosra also features a parallel track involving a young girl from Jodhpur. How did that idea come about? Rohan Sajdeh, the husband of our producer, Masha Sajdeh, approached me out of nowhere. They are based in Chicago, and we met here in Mumbai. He proposed making a documentary on Sourav Ganguly, focusing on the 2002 NatWest Series final and other key milestones in his career. I asked him how he came up with the idea. He revealed that he had been a cricketer in Australia. I don't think he played first-class cricket, but he was getting there. During that time, he faced a lot of racism. So, his story and Tara's story are very similar. Rohan came from a well-to-do family, and yet he faced numerous difficulties in Australia. Hence, for him, the 2002 moment was a crucial one. When I heard his story, I told him, 'We should actually talk about this in the film. Sirf documentary banane se uska kya impact hoga? Instead, why don't we show how that moment impacted an individual and changed his or her life?' Then, we brought on board my friend Agnello Dias, a very big name in advertising. After hearing the idea, he came back and said, 'The protagonist should be a girl, not a guy. Also, she should have nothing to do with cricket'. I found the idea fantastic. That's how Tara was born. We decided to set the story in Rajasthan, in an environment that is as patriarchal as it can get. Tara should have a difficult life, but that shouldn't stop her from asking questions. In the film, we show that she gets slapped for cutting her hair. A few seconds later, she sees a news report on television about Sourav Ganguly being criticized for refusing to serve drinks. She looks at him positively and thinks, 'There's someone else out there who's got slapped just like me!' She feels, 'Main aur woh same hai'. Hence, she starts following his journey, right up to 2002, when both their lives reach a turning point. The way you have blended the two narratives, especially in the scene where prospective grooms come to see Tara, is remarkable... It is definitely one of the most difficult screenplays to write and also one of the most difficult films in the world to edit! Why did Doosra take so long to release? We shot the film in 2018-19 and edited it in 2019-20. We were ready and had even released a teaser, hoping that we would unveil the trailer and begin promotions within the next few months. Then, COVID happened, and it hit us badly. Moreover, while I was based in India, the producers were in Chicago. The film was edited in New York by an Israeli editor named Ayelet Gil Efrat. She had no idea what cricket meant, but she is a fantastic editor. In this film, the editing is everything. It was a make-or-break situation. I wanted an editor who was a woman and had nothing to do with Indian culture or cricket. It helped me get a completely fresh perspective. She wouldn't be biased or come with any baggage. She would edit the film the way it needed to be edited. That's also why the editing process took a while. COVID delayed matters further. The footage was sitting in New York. Even travelling from Chicago to New York was a task. Imagine how difficult it would have been for me to travel from Mumbai to New York! As a result, three years went by just figuring out how to put the film together. Once the pandemic was over, I got busy with other projects, which further added to the delay. But I believe ki har cheez ka ek waqt hota hai. This is the right time for Doosra. You have PVR INOX Pictures on board as the distributor, which should help the film secure screens. However, Doosra releases on October 23, when nearly seven other Hindi films are also scheduled to hit cinemas. Does that concern you? Firstly, what makes us happy is that the film is even getting a theatrical release. In today's times, it's very difficult for a film like this to get a chance on the big screen. It's a sad scenario, but it's the reality. Thankfully, PVR agreed to come on board as the distributor. Many others also stepped forward to ensure that this film sails through. Hats off to them for putting their might behind it. Also Read: Anil Kapoor and Rohit Sharma praise Trailer of Abhinay Deos Doosra, set for release on October 23
Todays Gold Rate in India October 13: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 13
Kolkata's Gariahat Flyover gets a festive makeover ahead of Durga Pooja
Gold and silver prices today, 13 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
India, America expanding cooperation across sectors: US ambassador Sergio Gor
Kolkata and the United States are strengthening ties across sectors such as defence, IT, and healthcare. Recent military exercises involving 500 troops and significant investments showcase this growing partnership. American companies are establishing production facilities in India, contributing to economic development in both nations. India plays a crucial role in supplying generic medicines to the US, which enhancing trust.
Gold and silver prices in India declined amid Middle East conflict fears, with gold at Rs 149760 per 10g and silver at Rs 223280 per kg, affected by a stronger dollar and US rate hike expectations.
India, US expand cooperation across sectors: US envoy Gore
Kolkata: India and America are expanding cooperation across sectors, including defence, IT and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives creating significant opportunities for both countries, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, October 12. Speaking at a programme here to mark 250 years of Americas Independence, Gor highlighted the growing partnership between the 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 .
India-US cooperation expanding across defence, IT and healthcare, says envoy Sergio Gor
Speaking in Kolkata, the US envoy cited military exercises, cross-border investments and pharmaceutical trade as examples of the expanding bilateral partnership
West Bengal bypolls proved that BJP does not draw support from just one community: CM Suvendu
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had earlier said that 80% of the Muslims in Nandigram and 60% of the minority population in Rejinagar had voted for the BJP in the bypolls held on October 6
Winning, differently: On the by-election results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Ruling parties sweep by-elections, but defections mar Tamil Nadu results
After regime change, colour revolution sweeps Kol pujas
Delhis CR Park hosts exhibition on Kolkatas Durga Puja heritage
Pillion Rider Injured By Chinese Manjaa In Kolkata
Asiatic Society traces Durga Pujas journey through centuries
Bribery Slur After Traffic Sergeant Assault In Kolkata
Carriage Owners, Animal Lovers On Either Side Of Horse Divide
Special lounges, ramps for disabled & elderly visitors
Calcutta University to introduce grading system in undergraduate courses, scores for attendance
Years 13th organ donation in city saves three lives
After stones and bottles at house, Bikash gets police summons
25 new pujas form base of KP traffic plans
Office-goers+schoolkids+puja shoppers+ revellers = Post-afternoon traffic gridlock
Tukde tukde gang on CM lips at Allen Park
Ensure no more mob attack on Kunal Ghosh: Calcutta High Court to Kolkata Police commissioner
Calcutta High Court proposes metal detectors, ban on paan, gutka, cigarettes on court premises
Monsoon bids city adieu, dry weather ahead
From Green Puja to Green Para: Citys oldest eco-puja award sets bigger goal
Smaller gated communities to share festive joy with poor
SRFTI Students Demand VC Ouster Amid Inquiry
Bengal: SSB rescues two minors from Mizoram in human trafficking attempt
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) foiled a human trafficking attempt across the India-Nepal Border. Two minor girls were rescued, and two accused were taken into custody. One of those arrested is suspected to be the key conspirator. Around 5 pm on October 11, personnel of the Border Intelligence Team (BIT), 41 Bn, SSB, who were deployed on the New Bridge, Panitanki, in West Bengal, intercepted a silver-coloured Toyota Hyryder proceeding from India towards Nepal. There were three persons travelling in the vehicle. One of them was Mahesh Bhuralal Tanna (61), a resident of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The second was Navin Kumar (34), from Muzaffarpur in Bihar. He was driving the vehicle. The third occupant was a 17-year-old girl, a resident of Mizoram. During an on-the-spot preliminary inquiry, the minor girl revealed that she was travelling to Nepal with Tanna, an acquaintance of her father, supposedly for shopping and visiting a casino. She further stated that she had been staying with him at a rented flat near Salugara, Siliguri, lured by promises of employment at his spa centres in Mumbai and Goa, a senior SSB official said. The officials at the site sensed something amiss and alerted the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Sector Headquarters, SSB, at Ranidanga and NGO partner Kosi Lok Manch, Siliguri. Teams immediately rushed to the SSB post at Panitanki for joint counselling and questioning. During sustained interrogation, Tanna confessed that an agent based in Mizoram had sent the minor girl to him about ten days earlier. He claimed that as she was underage, he engaged her as domestic help for Rs 4,000 until she attained majority. However, inspection of the suspect's mobile phone (iPhone) revealed compromising photographs and videos of the minor girl and another unidentified female stored in the 'Recently Deleted' folder, indicating gross sexual exploitation under the guise of employment, the official said. On being shown this evidence, Tanna was forced to admit that a second minor girl had been kept at his rented accommodation near Salugara, Siliguri. The SSB team immediately got into action and sent the information to the local police and NGO team in Salugara. Help was sought from the police as the area in Salugara was beyond the jurisdiction of the SSB. A police team, accompanied by members of the Kosi Lok Manch, raided the rented flat in Salugara in Siliguri and successfully rescued the second minor girl, the official said. Both rescued minors were taken to Kharibari Rural Hospital, where mandatory medical examinations were conducted in coordination with 41 Bn SSB personnel and the NGO team members. Subsequently, the girls, along with Tanna and Kumar, as well as the seized vehicle, were handed over to the Kharibari Police Station. An FIR was registered with the active assistance and coordination of 41 Bn SSB personnel for further investigation and prosecution under relevant statutory provisions. The NGO is coordinating with child welfare bodies for safe institutional care, counselling, and family repatriation of the two minors. Senior officials have appreciated the role played by the SSB personnel at Panitanki. It was their alertness and prompt action in coordinating with other agencies that resulted in the rescue of both girls and the arrest of the person behind the racket. Human trafficking is a major issue along the India-Nepal Border. Recently, six girls from Tripura, including three minors, were rescued while being taken to Nepal to work at a dance bar. The SSB has sensitised its troops and has strengthened intelligence gathering to prevent such crimes. It also works with NGOs working in this field to help the innocent victims.
Galiff St nearly empty after HC order, pet traders confused about licence
Thousands down with fever and cough ahead of festive season
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2 sanitation workers killed in accident
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
By Ujjwal Roy West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday inaugurated the 91st Durga Puja of Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity in Kolkata, unveiling the theme
5000 water bodies in Kolkata illegally filled up for real estate promotion by Mamata: Bengal CM
Digital Desk | Kolkata. Oct 12 (IANS) Around 5,000 water bodies in and around Kolkata were illegally filled up for real estate promotion during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime in West Bengal, claimed Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday. He made this allegation while speaking at a function organised by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Monday and accused a section of the Trinamool Congress councillors of the now dismantled KMC board of being behind this menace. These councillors were square feet councillors. They were responsible for illegally filling up around 5,000 water bodies in several pockets under the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority from Joka and Haridebpur in the southern outskirts of Kolkata to Barasat, and Madhyamgram on the northern outskirts of the city during the previous regime. These square feet councillors have done everything that needed to be done to destroy the environment of Kolkata, he said. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister was in praise of Agnimitra Paul, the state municipal affairs & urban development minister and fashion-designer-turned politician. She is very active. Just as she works from her office, she also hits the streets for field inspections. The people who have done nothing troll her on social media. I have advised her to totally ignore them, the Chief Minister said. Meanwhile, in another back-to-back program, where the Chief Minister handed over appointment letters to 12,000 police constables both in West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, the Chief Minister said that there will be 9,000 additional recruitments in the police department soon. The police-to-public ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 200 cops for every one lakh of population. I promise that soon West Bengal will surpass Uttar Pradesh both in terms of police personnel and the police-to-public ratio, the Chief Minister said. Speaking on the occasion, he claimed that during the previous regime the police stations in the state were civic-volunteer centric. I do not blame the civic volunteers. They were recruited by the previous administration without following the basic recruitment procedure and without checking their eligibility. No training was arranged for them. They were also exploited, he said. On handing over the appointment letters to 12,000 police constables, CM Adhikari said that these recruitments in the police department were stuck midway because of the flawed Other Backwards Classes (OBC) policy of the previous ruling dispensation. Now we have corrected those flaws, cleared the appointment process, and appointment letters have been handed over to the successful candidates. More will be done in the coming days, the Chief Minister said.
Calcutta HC directs police chief to ensure security of TMC legislator Kunal Ghosh
Digital Desk | Kolkata. Oct 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the Kolkata Police Commissioner to ensure total security for Trinamool Congress legislator Kunal Ghosh after he reported two consecutive attacks on him and his vehicles last month. A single-judge bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya also directed the city police to ensure that such attacks on Ghosh, a journalist-turned-politician and a prominent face of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress, are not repeated. The court referred the matter to a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court. The case will be heard simultaneously with the public interest litigation filed concerning incidents of egg-pelting targeting individuals across West Bengal. Justice Bhattacharyya also directed the office of the Kolkata Police Commissioner, Ajay K Nand, to submit a report on the matter on the next date of hearing. On September 28, Ghosh approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection amid fears of further attacks. The Beliaghata MLA moved the Calcutta High Court after he and his vehicle were attacked twice within 24 hours, first near Uttar Parara in Hooghly district on September 26 and again in Kolkata on September 27. The matter came up for hearing on Monday. Justice Bhattacharyya directed the city police chief to ensure the security of Ghosh. During the hearing, Ghoshs counsel expressed concern over his security. He argued that his client, despite being an elected public representative, had been provided with just two police guards. Ghoshs counsel sought enhanced security for him, including a pilot car. The incidents that took place on September 26 and September 27 cannot be seen as mere incidents of egg pelting. Rather, there were attempts on his life, he argued further. In view of this argument, Justice Bhattacharyya raised the question of how a mob attack could have taken place despite the presence of two policemen. The court also questioned why such a situation arose if the security personnel were present. Ghoshs vehicle was allegedly attacked at Uttarpara in Hooghly district on the afternoon of September 26, when he was travelling to Serampore to attend a rally to be addressed by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Ghosh alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were behind the incident. The following day, Ghosh alleged he was targeted again in his Beliaghata constituency in Kolkata. He claimed several people followed his vehicle when he was leaving his residence and that some of them were carrying revolvers. Ghosh further alleged that an attempt was made to break the windows of his car with a hammer, while stones were also hurled at the front and rear windows of his vehicle. He said his vehicle was damaged in the incident. According to Ghosh, his car was chased up to Narkeldanga, and he accused BJP-backed men of being behind the attack. He also alleged that the police had remained inactive despite the incidents. The BJP has denied the allegations of involvement in the attacks.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Kolkata; experiences Durga Puja festivities, extends greetings
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor returned to Kolkata on Monday, visited Durga Puja pandals and extended festive greetings, praising the creativity, community spirit and warmth that characterise the celebrations. In a post on X, Gor shared his experience of visiting the pandals and expressed appreciation for the festival's cultural significance.
CR Park Durga Puja 2026: From 'Vande Mataram' to 'Sahaj Path', here's what pandals have in store
Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), often referred to as the 'Mini Kolkata' of the national capital, is being decked up for Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Bengalis. With artists giving a final...
Bangladesh: Four of Awami League's student wing detained during party leader's funeral
Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 12 (IANS) Amid an escalating crackdown on Awami League members in Bangladesh, five leaders and activists of the party's student wing, Chhatra League, were detained near Taqwa Mosque in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area during a gathering centred around the funeral prayers of the student body's general secretary, Mahfuzul Haider Chowdhury Roton, local media reported. Citing locals, leading Bangladeshi newspaper The Business Standard reported that BNP leaders and activists detained the five behind the mosque on Sunday afternoon, assaulted them and subsequently handed them over to Dhanmondi police. Confirming the incident, Dhanmondi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Imdadul Islam Tayeb said the detained individuals belonged to the Chhatra League and were taken into custody while staging a procession behind the mosque. Following reports that Roton's funeral would be held in front of Dhanmondi Takwa Mosque, several Chhatra League leaders and activists gathered in the adjoining area. Law enforcement personnel were deployed around the mosque and the nearby Dhanmondi Eidgah ground, Times of Bangladesh reported. Reports suggest that Roton, who had been battling cancer for a long time, died while undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata, India, on Saturday, with his body arriving in Dhaka on Sunday. Condemning the detention, former Bangladesh Minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat on Monday slammed the state of politics under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP government, questioning how even a deceased political leader's funeral could become a target of police obstruction and ruling party violence. Police, alongside activists of BNP-affiliated organisations, disrupted the funeral proceedings and incited mob violence against ordinary people who had gathered to pay their last respects. Mourners were attacked and beaten, while some were handed over to the police, Arafat posted on X. The incident reflects a disturbing collaboration between law enforcement and ruling party activists. Funeral prayers are a fundamental religious observance, yet the police obstructed these rites while activists of Tarique Rahman's BNP resorted to intimidation and violence against mourners, he added. Raising alarm over the state of governance in Bangladesh, Arafat questioned what kind of government denies people the right to mourn their dead in peace and what kind of political culture allows funeral rites to be disrupted and grieving citizens to face violent intimidation. Obstructing funeral prayers and subjecting mourners to violence and police action are deeply alarming violations of fundamental rights. Such incidents raise serious questions about religious freedom, civil liberties, the rule of law and the state of democracy in Bangladesh, he noted.
SMPA Senior Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPA) has released Notification No. P&IR/13/7/2026/47 for the post of Sr. Asstt. Manager. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 23 November 2026. Further details are available at smp.smportkolkata.in.
Mamata Banerjee may lead TMCs Kolkata rally demanding CEC's resignation
The rally comes amid protests by opposition leaders in New Delhi, where Banerjee is currently present. While her participation in the Kolkata rally has not been officially confirmed, party insiders indicated that she could lead the march if she returns to the city by Tuesday
Durga Puja Drone Show by BotLab Dynamics Steals the Spotlight at Kolkata
Kolkata welcomed Maa Durga with a spectacular celebration at Eden Gardens on October 10, where a 3,000 grand Durga Puja drone show became one of the evenings defining moments. Witnessed by a crowd of approximately 40,000 people, the Durga Puja Drone Show transformed the night sky into a canvas of Bengali culture, devotion and storytelling, [] The post Durga Puja Drone Show by BotLab Dynamics Steals the Spotlight at Kolkatas Grand Mahalaya Celebrations appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Trinamool to stage rally in Kolkata tomorrow on CEC issue, Mamata Banerjee likely to lead
Trinamool to stage rally in Kolkata tomorrow on CEC issue, Mamata Banerjee likely to lead Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress faction led by the former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has announced a mega rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar. Although not officially announced as [] The post Trinamool to stage rally in Kolkata tomorrow on CEC issue, Mamata Banerjee likely to lead appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Billboard with Goddess Durga beside biryani sparks row
Kolkata: A biryani outlets poster featuring an image of Goddess Durga alongside the non-veg dish drew objections from locals in West Bengals Hooghly district, with the local BJP MLA demanding its removal, alleging that it hurt religious sentiments. The poster outside a high-rise residential complex in Uttarparas Hindmotor area features a plate of chicken biryani 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 .
Abhishek Banerjee Requests 48-Hour Notice for Police Inquiry in Kolkata Clash Case
Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader, seeks 48-hour notice for police inquiry related to a clash in Kolkata. Abhishek Banerjee Requests 48-Hour Notice for Police Inquiry in Kolkata Clash Case
Todays Gold Rate in India October 12: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 12
