Sarvamangala 2026 Marks the Fifth Year of its Inception with the Sublime Theme of Dharagni
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 28: Sarvamangala 2026 marked the fifth year of its inception with the sublime theme of Dharagni, depicting Earth and Fire coming together in a symbiotic
NCW presents roadmap for womens development in Bengal, submits report to CM Adhikari
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has prepared a report consolidating recommendations for the development, safety and empowerment of women in West Bengal and submitted it to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for consideration. The same has been forwarded to the state Women and Child Development Minister, Malati Rava Roy, said a statement by NCW on Wednesday. The report was prepared following the 'Nari Netritwe Unnoto' conclave, which was held in August this year at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Kolkata. The conclave brought together over 120 stakeholders, including policymakers, administrators, legal experts, healthcare professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, artists and civil society representatives. Deliberations focused on three interconnected priorities related to womens health, safety and social protection; womens leadership in education, arts, literature and culture; and entrepreneurship, industry and economic empowerment. The report sets out recommendations intended to inform policy and strengthen implementation at the grassroots level. Under the 'Holistic Well-being: Health, Safety and Social Protection' initiative, the NCW recommended expanding access to maternal and preventive healthcare, including iron supplementation, support for women recovering from cancer, mobile health camps, eye care and vaccination for women tea-garden workers. Consider a family health-insurance card of Rs 5 lakh registered in the womans name for families without existing health insurance. Strengthen One Stop Centres to provide survivors of domestic violence with coordinated legal aid, counselling, medical care and appropriate shelter support. Expand public awareness of womens legal rights, access to legal aid, safety in public spaces and relevant government schemes; continue strengthening the Durga Suraksha Bahini initiative, read the recommendations as stated in the statement. The NCW further urged the state government to initiate women-led development: entrepreneurship, industry and economic empowerment, and improve institutional credit for Self-Help Groups (SHGs), strengthen cooperative societies and expand access to livelihood programmes, digital literacy and skills training, particularly in remote and border areas. The recommendations emerging from the conclave call for coordinated policy action, adequate resources and robust monitoring to translate women-led development into measurable outcomes across West Bengal. The NCW will continue to engage with the State Government and stakeholders to advance their consideration and effective implementation, read the statement.
Former Bengal minister Indranil Sen arrested over fake Durga Puja pass scam
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Former West Bengal Tourism Minister and former Minister of State for Information & Cultural Affairs Indranil Sen was arrested by Kolkata Police on Wednesday evening in connection with an alleged fake Durga Puja pass scam linked to UNESCO-tagged festival tours. According to investigators, Sen and his wife, Madhuchanda Sen, are accused of irregularities in the sale of fake passes for Durga Puja tours. The transactions under scrutiny were initially estimated to involve around Rs 60 crore. Earlier in the day, the singer-turned-politician appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is conducting a parallel probe into the matter. During his questioning at the agency's Salt Lake office, Kolkata Police personnel, along with officers from Bidhannagar City Police, remained stationed outside the premises. After the ED interrogation concluded, police took Sen into custody and transported him to the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar. A police source said the former minister had allegedly not been cooperating with the investigation, leading to his arrest. Earlier this month, Sen approached the Supreme Court with an anticipatory bail petition after a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court rejected his plea earlier. Since the apex court was closed for a week, the matter could not be heard. However, before the matter could come up for hearing in the apex court, he was arrested by the Kolkata Police. The Kolkata Police launched the investigation following a complaint registered at Bowbazar Police Station. The ED subsequently took over the investigation by registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR). Last month, the central agency conducted raids and searches at multiple locations, including Sens residence, the premises of some of his relatives and the office or premises of an event manager connected with the case. The agency also questioned Sen twice as part of its investigation. Anticipating arrest, Sen first approached the Calcutta High Court through his counsel, seeking anticipatory bail. The plea came up for hearing before a single-judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh on October 15. After hearing the matter, the court rejected his application. Earlier this month, the ED issued a statement naming former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in connection with a transaction involving Sen-owned Octave Records. According to the agency, nearly Rs 30 lakh was allegedly transferred from the companys accounts to Banerjee through banking channels. Sen, however, maintained that the payment was made as royalty. Separately, a judicial inquiry commission constituted by the West Bengal government to investigate alleged institutional corruption during the previous Trinamool Congress regime has initiated an inquiry involving Sen. The commission is examining alleged multi-crore irregularities in the tendering process of the states Information and Cultural Affairs Department, where Sen had served as Minister of State. The inquiry is separate from the money laundering investigation being conducted by the ED.
Female teacher stabbed repeatedly by alleged lover in Siliguri, accused attempts suicide
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) A private school teacher was critically injured after she was stabbed multiple times by a man said to be her former lover in West Bengal's Siliguri on Wednesday morning. The accused later allegedly consumed poison and stabbed himself in an apparent suicide attempt, police said. The injured teacher has been identified as Shiuli Dutta. She works as a private teacher in Siliguri. On Wednesday, she went out for a morning walk when a young man named Sajal Das followed her for some distance and then attacked her with a knife. According to police, she received injuries to the face and neck during the assault. The attacker cut off her hair and threw it on the road. The teacher ran and entered a nearby house to save her life. The police further said that the alleged 'lover' also followed her and entered the house. Sajal again stabbed Shiuli repeatedly. Witnesses said the man then consumed poison and later stabbed himself in the abdomen with the same knife. Local residents who attempted to intervene were also threatened and attacked by him, they claimed. A witness identified as Kanchana Mandal told local reporters, The woman ran into the house next door. The man also entered. While stabbing the woman with the knife, he took poison and inserted the knife into his own stomach in front of my eyes. My hands and legs are still shaking when I think of that scene. Several people claimed that they tried to stop Sajal, but the young man also attacked them with a knife. Later, personnel from the Ashighar outpost under Bhaktinagar Police Station rushed to the spot and rescued both the injured woman and the accused. They were taken to Siliguri District Hospital, from where the accused was later shifted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital after his condition deteriorated. Doctors treated the woman for multiple injuries, including wounds to her neck. Police said her condition is currently stable. According to local residents, the accused is married, while the woman is divorced and has a minor son. Locals claimed the two had known each other for years and were previously in a relationship that had reportedly soured in recent months. The victim's brother, Kalyan Saha, alleged that the accused had been harassing his sister for some time and that complaints had earlier been made to the police. Police said an investigation into the incident is underway.
Bengal soil theft case: Abhishek Banerjees aide now shown arrested
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Sumit Roy, the executive assistant of Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, on Wednesday, was shown as arrested by the Diamond District Police in soil theft case. Roy is already serving judicial custody after he was arrested on September 10 this year by the sleuths of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police, in connection with a multi-crore illegal land-grabbing case at Salboni in West Midnapore district of West Bengal. With the Diamond Harbour Police showing him as arrested in a new case, political observers feel that additional pressure has started mounting both on him as well as his political bosses. Roy had been shown as arrested by the Diamond Harbour District Police in relation to a case registered against him at Kalitala- Ashuti Police Station under the same police district, where he had been accused of involvement in soil theft to the tune of Rs 400 crore. Roy was produced at a lower court in Kolkata on Wednesday with a request to take him into custody. He is already in judicial custody in the Salboni land corruption case. That investigation is ongoing. Therefore, the Diamond Harbour Police District has shown him as arrested in this soil theft case as per the rules and pleaded for his custody, said a district police officer. In the Salboni illegal land grabbing case, the police first arrested former Trinamool Congress legislator Sujay Hazra. During the investigation of Hazra, the name of Roy in relation to the case surfaced, following which he was arrested by the CID sleuths on September 10 after being questioned a number of times. In the chargesheet filed by the CID in the matter, the investigating agency had given details of how money in the Salboni illegal land grabbing case reached the office of Roy. In the midst of that investigation, he had been shown as arrested in another case by the Diamond Harbour District Police.
Indranil Sen, former Bengal minister, arrested by Kolkata Police in money laundering case
Former West Bengal minister and TMC leader Indranil Sen was arrested by Kolkata Police shortly after he came out of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake on Wednesday. The...
After Kolkatas Naked Mob Justice, Police Parade 3 Accused Semi-Naked To Reconstruct Crime
In a shocking incident in Kolkatas Behala, an 18-year-old youth, his father and the youths friend were allegedly forced to walk naked at gunpoint after the teenager was seen kissing a 13-year-old girl. Around 36 hours later, police brought three accused the girls father, maternal uncle and the uncles friend to the same spot, making them walk semi-naked as part of what officers described as a crime scene recreation. The police action has drawn criticism from human rights group APDR, which questioned whether such public humiliation was permitted under the law. Police are also investigating other possible accused in the case.
Kolkata Police Enters SRFTI Campus as Students Hold Torch Rally
Vice-chancellor Santosh Ajmera said the protest could not be considered peaceful, alleging that outsiders had joined the students to take control of the institution
Kolkata Film Festival Likely at Victoria Memorial, Rajinikanth May Attend
The festival, scheduled to be held from December 16 to 23, will be the first edition organised under the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal.
K Hospitality targets 6,000 cr in sales across restaurants, food services by FY30
Plans to expand restaurant network in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata
BJP's Hasirani Rath, Sakharov Sarkar take oath as MLAs in Bengal Assembly
Hasarani Rath and Sakharov Sarkar recently took their oaths as MLAs in the West Bengal Assembly in Kolkata. Their victories in the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls occurred after their predecessors vacated their seats. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari attended the swearing-in and highlighted the transparent live-streaming of the events. Adhikari expressed gratitude to voters and affirmed his commitment to fulfilling their promises.
Todays Gold Rate: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 28
Heavy rain warning for south Bengal as cyclone Arnab disrupts air travel, several flights cancelled
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Even as Cyclone Arnab is making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, its impact on West Bengal has remained limited so far. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of south Bengal over the next two days and warned of thunderstorms across several districts. According to the weather office, heavy rain is likely on Wednesday in four south Bengal districts -- South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in the remaining districts. Gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 km per hour may affect most south Bengal districts, including Kolkata. Thunderstorms have also been forecast across all south Bengal districts, including Kolkata, on Thursday. While weather conditions are expected to improve from Friday, a yellow alert for thunderstorms remains in place for East Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia districts. The cyclonic system has also affected flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. Three IndiGo flights arriving in the city and two departing flights were cancelled due to Cyclone Arnab. In East Midnapore district, scattered heavy rainfall was recorded on Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds have been reported from coastal areas, including Contai and Ramnagar, since Wednesday morning. The tidal surge in the Bay of Bengal has remained significantly above normal levels, prompting authorities to step up precautionary measures. Announcements are being made through public address systems in coastal areas near Tajpur and Shankarpur, while sea bathing has been prohibited as a safety measure. Meanwhile, north Bengal is also expected to witness adverse weather conditions. Heavy rainfall has been forecast in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri districts on Thursday and Friday. A yellow alert for thunderstorms has been issued for the remaining north Bengal districts. The Meteorological Department has cautioned that persistent rainfall could trigger landslides in the hill areas of north Bengal.
Samserganj encounter: Inspector fired at accused to save his senior, say cops
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Samiul Sheikh, the murder accused killed in a police encounter at Samserganj in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Tuesday afternoon, targeted a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) ranking officer before he was killed in counter-firing by an Inspector ranking officer, insiders from the state police confirmed on Wednesday. State police insiders said that Sheikh, an accused in the murder of local BJP leader in Samserganj, was taken on Tuesday afternoon to the scene of the crime to recreate the sequence of events when he suddenly snatched the firearm of an escorting cop and also fired two rounds towards the police personnel. After both his targets missed, sources said, the accused specially targeted the DSP, leaving no other option for the Inspector to resort to counter-firing, killing Samiul Sheikh. It is learnt that Samiul Sheikh was hit on his head by a bullet, which ultimately led to his death. He was rushed to the local Jangipur Sub-divisional hospital where he was declared dead. This was the second encounter on Tuesday, the first being at Gaighata I North 24 Parganas district on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, when Prahlad Das, an accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in his locality, was killed in a police encounter. In this case also, Das allegedly tried to escape after snatching the firearm of an escorting cop and also fired at the on-duty police personnel. Although some human rights activists' groups have condemned the twin encounters and described them as extra-judicial executions, top members of the West Bengal Cabinet including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, justified the police actions in these two cases. The Chief Minister of the BJP government in the state had claimed that he had given a free hand to the police to tackle the twin social evils of crimes against women and narcotics trafficking. The state Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister, Dilip Ghosh had claimed that at times cops have to do some unpleasant work for the sake of larger public interest. The state Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister, Agnimitra Paul, has written a poem and posted the same on the wall of her social media handle, indirectly backing the Gaighata and Samserganj encounters.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27: Integrated communications agency Nico Digital partnered with Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad for its Durga Puja and Dussehra celebrations at Central Park, Salt Lake, managing
Kolkata Sees Temporary Air Quality Improvement Ahead of Kali Puja and Diwali
Kolkatas air quality improves due to Cyclone Arnab, but pollution is expected to rise again with upcoming festivals. Kolkata Sees Temporary Air Quality Improvement Ahead of Kali Puja and Diwali
Kolkata's Haldiram's Restaurant Shut, Flies And Cockroaches Found During Raid By Officials
The operators have volunteered to close Haldiram's restaurant for two days to carry out the required cleaning measures.
Delay in delimitation work may push Bengal civic polls by a month
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) The polling for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal, including the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC), is likely to be delayed by around a month due to pending delimitation-related ward-wise rearrangement of voters, sources in the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC) have said. As per the initial schedule, polling for the seven civic bodies was expected to be held in the last week of November, with results slated for announcement in the first week of December. However, officials indicated that the voter rearrangement exercise linked to delimitation remains incomplete in quite a few wards. According to sources in the West Bengal State Election Commission, the ward-wise voter redistribution process is still pending in around 100 wards under the KMC area and is expected to take additional time to finish. As a result, conducting the elections before the third or fourth week of December may not be feasible. All attempts will be made to complete the process by the third week of December so that the counting process and declaration of results can be completed before the year-end. However, by any chance if the polling is conducted in the last week of December, the results will be declared before the first week of January next year, a WBSEC source said. A delay in elections to the KMC and HMC would also affect polling for five other municipalities scheduled to vote simultaneously: Haldia Municipality in East Midnapore district, Dhupguri Municipality in Jalpaiguri district, Bally Municipality in Howrah district, and Kalimpong and Kurseong municipalities in the hill districts of Kalimpong and Darjeeling. The issue was discussed at an all-party meeting convened by the WBSEC on Tuesday. Most opposition parties urged the Commission to conduct the elections using the voter lists that existed before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, alleging that many eligible voters were excluded during the revision process. According to sources, representatives of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, the CPI(M)-led Left Front, and the Congress expressed concern that a large number of voters had been dropped from the electoral rolls during the revision process. The representatives from three political outfits claimed that during the SIR exercise names of many eligible voters were deleted from the voters list, with the fates of many of them hanging at the end of the Appellate Tribunals. They contended that in such a situation it would be unfair for those voters if the polling for the urban civic bodies were conducted based on the post-SIR voters list
Kolkata: Police parade 3 accused shirtless in assault case
On Sunday evening, a 17-year-old boy was caught kissing his girlfriend by her family
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After Behala naked mob justice, cops parade 3 accused semi-naked to reconstruct crime
In 1 day, Bengal sees 2 crime scene encounter deaths
500 kg waste collected in Elliot Park plogging drive
Trains & flights to avoid Arnab path, travel disruptions likely
Dim lights, improvisation queries for Chorbagan pandal theme artist
A month on, stir spills over to other campuses as SRFTI students launch nationwide protests
Rain hits Kolkata before cyclone Arnab makes landfall
MCH boys death due to intestinal rupture: Report
Dad, son assaulted in Santoshpur over parking dispute
No one helped trio being paraded naked, all were busy filming them
Railways to launch door-to-door parcel services
Indian Railways plans to introduce a door-to-door parcel service using the Rail Parcel App in eight cities. Customers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and other cities can book pickups and deliveries. Logistics partners will manage first-mile and last-mile services, while the railways will transport parcels. Bookings can be made online, easing the logistics burden for customers. Refunds for cancellations will also be available under specific conditions.
Baguiati minor alleges rape at Hooghly hotel
IIM-C clocks 100% summer internship placements
Pioneer behind Kol vector-control programme dies
Trinamool rebels, NCPI eye old fiefdoms for sons, daughters
BJP applications top 6,000 for civic polls
Civic bodies tell puja clubs to pay booking fee if pandals remain in community parks
Diwali light markets stay open late, even on Sundays, to meet demand
47 cases on Mon, 472 last week: Kolkata sees drink-drive spike
Maritime Training Institute in Jaipur loses DGMA approval following irregularities
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Approval granted to a Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been withdrawn by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) for alleged irregularities. M/s R R Marines Academy, located at Singhu Nagar, Murlipura, Jaipur, was granted approval by the DGMA for conducting Basic Safety Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Refresher for Proficiency in PSCRB, Refresher Training for Proficiency in FPFF, Refresher Training for Proficiency in PST, and Security Training for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties. After receiving complaints, the directorate had issued a Show Cause Notice dated November 14, 2025, to the MTI for alleged violation in the conduct of the exit examinations. Furthermore, the Directorate General, Shipping (DGS) had advised the MTI against admitting any new candidates, pending completion of the investigation. The MTI has, however, knowingly admitted a fresh batch of candidates who would not be able to appear for the exit exams and therefore cannot be issued with the certificate of the courses to which they had enrolled. The response to the show cause notice received from the MTI clearly indicates serious dereliction on the part of the MTI, and the explanation that it was the manager who had committed all the violations is difficult to comprehend and accept, the DGMA has stated in an order. It has been clearly noted that the DGMA's established procedures for approval of any maritime training institutes in India are underpinned by strict compliance and quality control. The DGMA directives are issued for the MTIs to implement the same in the interest of the Indian seafarers without any negligence, willful or otherwise. The DGMA monitors the institutes to ensure they maintain the set standards and may take disciplinary action if they do not comply. The DGMA has received complaints from three seafarers who had undertaken the basic safety courses at the MTI and have alleged that the promoter of the MTI had promised them jobs onboard ships and has been demanding lakhs of rupees as service charge. These seafarers claimed to have paid the promoter in cash and by electronic means. They have shared documents to support their claim, the order stated. The directorate claimed that the evidence available prima facie indicated serious illegality in the actions of the MTI. Taking cognisance of the aggregated violations, and in the interest of limiting further damage to the seafarers, the MTI was suspended, pending investigation. It was served with another show cause notice, to which the institute replied. Meanwhile, the Mercantile Marine Department in Kandla carried out a detailed investigation into the matter and submitted a report to the DGMA. This was regarding alleged malpractices detected during the exit examination of the MTI. The MMD also recommended the withdrawal of the approval accorded to the MTI. The recommendation of MMD Kandla was deliberated before the 72nd Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Compliance Board Meeting. The recommendation of MMD Kandla was accepted by the STCW Board. Accordingly, the MTI approval, which was under suspension, has been withdrawn on the e-governance system, the DGMA has said. In the notice, the directorate has clearly announced that all existing approvals granted to M/s R R Marines Academy for all DGMA-approved courses stand withdrawn.
What else will you do to hurt democracy: Naseer asks govt
All 12 trapped miners rescued safely after night-long op
Kolkata Teen Gang-Rape: Mother Alleges Blackmail
A 13-year-old girl in Kolkata was allegedly drugged and gang-raped, with the accused filming the act and using the video to blackmail her family for money. Police have launched an investigation based on the mother's complaint, though no arrests have been made till Tuesday.
Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
Kolkata kiss case: Police parade accused with ropes around waists
Kolkata: A day after the father of an 18-year-old boy was given a precarious choice of either shooting his son or walking naked alongside him, triggering widespread criticism in West Bengal, a follow-up video has allegedly emerged showing the Kolkata Police parading the accused with ropes tied around their waists. Police have not issued an 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 .
JSW Infra's Q2 profit falls 12 pc on forex losses
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) JSW Infrastructure on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 318 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), down 12 per cent from Rs 361 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26). The company attributed the decline primarily to unrealised foreign exchange losses arising from the depreciation of the rupee. Despite the fall in profit, the company delivered robust revenue growth during the quarter. Revenue from operations rose 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,481 crore, compared with Rs 1,266 crore in the year-ago period, according to its stock exchange filing. The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 11 per cent to Rs 675 crore from Rs 610 crore a year earlier. However, EBITDA margin narrowed to 45.58 per cent from 48.17 per cent in the corresponding quarter of FY26. JSW Infrastructure maintained a healthy balance sheet, reporting a net cash position of Rs 1,693 crore at the end of the quarter. Gross debt stood at Rs 7,292 crore, while cash and bank balances amounted to Rs 8,985 crore. The company's cargo handling performance remained strong during the quarter. Total cargo volumes reached 29.4 million tonnes, while India operations recorded an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in volumes. Growth was driven by improved capacity utilisation at the Paradip Coal, Ennore Bulk and Mangalore Coal terminals, along with contributions from interim operations at the Tuticorin Bulk Terminal and Kolkata Container Terminal. The company noted that overall growth was partially offset by a challenging operating environment at the Fujairah Liquid Terminal and lower volumes at Jaigarh Port and the Paradip Iron Ore Terminal. The ports business continued to be the largest contributor to revenue. Operational revenue from the ports segment rose 9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,202 crore during the quarter, supported by volume growth, higher ancillary services revenue and the depreciation of the rupee. Segment EBITDA increased 2 per cent to Rs 594 crore, as per its regulatory filing. The logistics business emerged as a key growth driver, with revenue from operations surging to Rs 279 crore from Rs 163 crore in the year-ago quarter. EBITDA margin in the segment expanded significantly to 28.9 per cent from 15.2 per cent, aided by the increasing contribution of the rail logistics business.
Kolkata Police parade men arrested for stripping, abusing two teenagers in public
Police arrested two men and one woman in south Kolkatas Sarsuna area for forcing three men including two teenagers aged 18 and 19 to march naked through the locality. The incident was reportedly triggered when the 18-year-old was seen meeting a 13-year-old girl from the arrested persons family
Bengal: Woman dies in Santipur, suicide suspected
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) A young girl died under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday in Nadia district's Santipur. The hanging body of the girl, a dancer by profession, was recovered from the house on Tuesday The girl's family claimed that they did not notice anything unusual in her behaviour on Monday night. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The investigators are trying to find out whether she committed suicide or was she murdered, and if she committed suicide, then what was the reason behind it. According to the police, the girl's name is Baby Mahato. Her father, Ajay Mahato, said that he has two daughters. Baby is the younger one. Apart from her studies, she was associated with tribal organisations and worked as a dancer in various places. According to the family, on Monday night, the entire family had gone to sleep after having dinner. They did not notice anything unusual in the younger girl's behaviour. This morning, Baby's mother found the door of her house locked from inside. There was no response when she called out. Then, the family members broke the door and found Baby hanging from the ceiling. The police were immediately informed. The police recovered the body and first sent it to Santipur State General Hospital. There, the doctors declared her dead. Later, the body was sent for autopsy to Ranaghat Sub-district Hospital in the same district. According to local sources, Baby chose dance as a profession due to the needs of the family. Although the family did not want to say anything about this, officers are questioning family members to learn more about the girl and the acquaintances she kept. However, locals were shocked by the incident. Although initially it was suspected to be suicide, the actual cause of death is not yet known. Investigators said that the cause of death will be clear only after the autopsy report comes. The police of Santipur police station have started investigating the incident and registered a case of unnatural death.
Kolkata Naked Parade Case: West Bengal Cops Make Sarsuna Accused Recreate 'Naked Parade'
In a major development in the Sarsuna naked parade case, police have arrested all the accused and carried out a crime scene reconstruction in the same Behala locality where the shocking incident allegedly took place. According to investigators, the accused were taken to the scene as police reconstructed the sequence of events linked to the alleged public humiliation of an 18-year-old youth, his friend and the teenager's father. The case triggered outrage after allegations that the victims were assaulted, threatened and forced to walk naked through a public lane in Sarsuna. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute after the teenager was seen with a minor girl in the area.
A teenager, his father and a friend were allegedly forced to walk naked at gunpoint on Sunday; police say the accused were taken through the area to reconstruct the crime scene
Bengal: Two Bangladeshi women arrested for illegally entering India
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Two Bangladeshi women were arrested on Tuesday for illegally entering India from Bangladesh and boarding a long-distance train to Keralam. The Railway Police conducted a joint operation at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station in north Bengal's Siliguri and arrested them. Police said that the names of the arrested are Rabia Akhtar and Shiuli Akhtar. Both are residents of Narayanganj district of Bangladesh. According to Railway Police sources, based on information received through sources, the Special Operation Group of Siliguri GRP and NJP GRP jointly conducted a search operation in the general compartment of a long-distance train bound for Bengaluru at NJP station. At that time, the two women were arrested from the train. Later, when they were brought to the Siliguri GRP police station for questioning, they could not show any valid documents to enter India. The police finally arrested them as they did not have valid documents. Initial investigation and interrogation revealed that after illegally entering India through the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, the two women first went to Assam to leave for Keralam. They took a train from Kamakhya in Assam. However, it is still unclear why or with whose help they entered India and what was the main motive behind going to Keralam. The investigating officers are probing whether there is any major smuggling ring or any other international link behind this. Regarding the incident, Deputy Superintendent of Railway Police, Anupam Majumdar, said that the two Bangladeshi women were arrested after a raid at NJP station on a tip-off. No valid documents related to their stay or entry into India were found with them. An investigation has been started along with interrogation to find out the purpose for which they entered India and were going to Keralam, said the officer. Police sources said that the arrested women are being questioned to find out whether anyone else has entered the country illegally along with them and who had helped them gain entry to the country.
Andhra Pradesh wins national awards for tourism initiatives
Minister Kandula Durgesh receives Excellence in Tourism Leadership award at 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata
CSIR-NEERI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has released Notification No. RECRUIT_RC_4C_Kolkata_27102026 for the post of Project Associate-I. Eligible candidates can apply online at neeri.res.in till 03 November 2026.
Kolkata Man, Father Stripped, Paraded Naked For Kissing A Girl
Three persons arrested for forcing a teenage boy, his father and friend to walk naked in a south Kolkata locality for kissing his girlfriend were paraded through the area shirtless and in shorts by police on Tuesday to reconstruct the incident.
Kolkata police reconstruct Sarsuna parade case, accused taken to spots in shorts
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Tuesday took the three accused arrested in connection with the public parading of a youth and his father in the Sarsuna area of south Kolkata to the crime scene for reconstruction of the incident. The arrested accused, identified as Pradeep Sarkar and Rahul Barman, were taken to the locality wearing shorts and with ropes tied around them as part of the reconstruction exercise. Senior police officers and personnel from Sarsuna Police Station were present during the process, which was videographed. According to police officials, the accused could be brought back to the spot again if required for further questioning and face-to-face interrogation. According to investigators, the incident occurred on Sunday when a youth allegedly went to meet his minor girlfriend at Khudiram Palli under the Sarsuna police station area. The girl's family allegedly found the two together and summoned the youth's father to the house. Police said the youth, his father and a friend were confined, assaulted and verbally abused before being forced to walk naked along a street in the locality. They were also beaten with glass bottles and paraded at gunpoint for around 50 metres. The youth's mother was also assaulted and later underwent a medical examination. In their statement to investigators, members of the victim's family claimed that they were given three options by the girl's family: face a police case, allow the youth to be shot dead, or walk naked through the streets while the incident was recorded. They alleged that they chose the third option out of fear for their lives. The circulation of photographs and videos of the incident on social media later triggered tensions in the area. On Monday morning, a group of agitated residents attacked and vandalised the youth's house. Following the incident, police arrested the minor girl's father, mother and uncle. Investigators on Tuesday recreated the sequence of events and recorded the reconstruction process as part of the ongoing probe.
ZSI discovers new electric ray species in deep waters of Arabian Sea
Kolkata, Oct 27: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of electric ray from the deep waters of the southeastern Arabian Sea in the northern Indian Ocean, a ZSI statement said on Tuesday. The discovery marks the first confirmed record of the genus Tetronarce in the northern Indian Ocean, shedding new light on the rich and poorly explored biodiversity of India's deep-sea ecosystems, the statement said. The research was carried out under the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Deep Ocean Mission project, which focuses on the taxonomy, distribution, biology, and status of deep-sea chondrichthyans (cartilaginous fishes) in Indian waters. The findings have been published in the international taxonomy journal Zootaxa. Collected off India's southwestern coast, the new speciescommonly named the Arabian Black Electric Rayis distinguished by several unique physical and genetic traits, the statement said. The discovery was led by Dr K K Bineesh (Scientist) and Anil Kasinath (Junior Research Fellow) from the Marine Biology Regional Centre (MBRC) of ZSI in Chennai, in collaboration with Dr David A Ebert of the Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San Jose State University, USA. The species has been named Tetronarce Ramanamurthy in honour of Dr M V Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of the Deep Ocean Mission, Ministry of Earth Sciences, recognising his outstanding contributions to marine science, ocean engineering, and marine hazard mitigation in India. Deep-sea marine habitats remain among the most difficult ecosystems to study, noted the research team. By integrating classical morphological taxonomy with modern molecular tools, we can uncover hidden marine life, clarify evolutionary relationships and establish critical baselines for ocean conservation, the statement added.
Kolkata Doctors Take Bedridden Patient to Durga Puja After 12 Years
Kolkata Police Parade Accused In Public Humiliation Case
Three individuals arrested for allegedly forcing a teenage boy, his father, and a friend to walk naked in Kolkata after the boy kissed his girlfriend, were paraded by police to reconstruct the incident. The accused, including the girl's father, uncle, and elder brother, were taken through the locality shirtless and in shorts, mirroring the humiliation they allegedly inflicted. The incident, stemming from vigilantism, led to public outrage and a police investigation into assault and alleged firearm use.
Durga puja 2026: The stories behind Bengals patachitra artists
You spotted them at Kolkatas Durga Ppuja pandals, selling paintings, kurtas and curios. But behind these colourful wares is a world of travelling storytellers, sung scrolls and a tradition now caught between reinvention and the risk of losing its story
Naked parade case takes a turn: Kolkata cops recreate crime scene, watch accused marched shirtless
Naman Shaw recalls how his understanding of Karva Chauth changed after moving to Mumbai
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Actor Naman Shaw has opened up about his memories of Karva Chauth. He revealed that the festival was not widely celebrated during his childhood in Kolkata. He shared that his understanding of the tradition initially came from Hindi films, and it was only after moving to Mumbai and befriending people from North India, especially Punjabis, that he experienced the festival and its celebrations more closely. Speaking about the significance of Karva Chauth and the bond it celebrates between couples, Naman told IANS, I think festivals like Karva Chauth are beautiful because they celebrate love, commitment, and the little things that keep a relationship strong. For me, a relationship is not just about grand gestures; its about being there for each other, understanding each other, and standing by each other through every phase of life. I also love how traditions evolve with time. Today, its increasingly about mutual love and respect, where both partners celebrate their bond in their own way. Reflecting on his personal memories, the Kasamh Se actress revealed that Karva Chauth was not a major festival during his childhood in Kolkata. His initial understanding of the tradition came largely from Hindi films. It was only after moving to Bombay and making friends with people from North India, particularly Punjabis, that he experienced the festival and its excitement more closely. Sharing how his perspective changed after marriage, the actor said, As an actor, I had performed Karva Chauth scenes on television many times, but celebrating it in real life after getting married was a completely different experience. Naman also spoke about how celebrations have transformed over the years. I feel Karva Chauth was earlier more personal and family-oriented. It was about faith, love, and spending that special time together. Today, with social media, I sometimes feel the focus has shifted more towards dressing up, clicking pictures, and showcasing the celebration to the world, he shared. Expressing his preference for simpler celebrations, he added, I personally feel the beauty of any festival lies in what it means to you and your partner, rather than how it looks to others. I miss that simplicity, where the focus was more on feeling and expressing love for each other than on showing it to the world. On the personal front, Naman Shaw is married to Nehaa Mishra, and the couple has a son named Kriivaan. Professionally, Naman Shaw is known for his roles in several popular Hindi television shows, including Kasamh Se, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kasturi and Tashan-e-Ishq. He also appeared as Adit Saxena in Mangal Lakshmi and as Anuj in Kairee Rishta Khatta Meetha, among other shows.
After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctor
After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctors MLA mother seeks same fate for daughters killers Kolkata: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar rape and murder victim, on Tuesday demanded similar treatment for those accused in her daughters case as meted out to Prahlad Das, the accused in the rape and murder of a 17-year-old [] The post After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctors MLA mother seeks same fate for daughters killers appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Todays Gold Rate in India October 27: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 27
Kolkata Stampede Investigation Reveals Ignored Police Warnings
CCTV footage shows devotees ignoring police warnings during the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. Kolkata Stampede Investigation Reveals Ignored Police Warnings
Modi, Adani documentary banned from publication till Jan 31, 2027
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday, October 26, barred the publication, uploading, and sharing of a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani till January 31 next year. The injunction followed a plea by Adani Enterprises Limited before the high courts vacation bench against tech entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia, who is alleged 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 stampede: CCTV footage shows devotees ignoring cops' requests
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) The Special Investigation (SIT) of the Kolkata Police probing the tragic October 17 stampede tragedy at Chorbagan Sarbojanin community Durga Puja in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives, has secured a crucial 15-minute CCTV footage showing how the devotees within and outside the pandal ignored repeated requests from the cops not to overcrowd the premises. Insiders from the city police said that the 15-minute video footage from 7.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on October 17 showed how some cops present at the pandal were requesting the devotees within the pandal to evacuate, and some other police personnel were requesting those devotees outside not to get inside the pandal unless those inside came out. Our men had been requesting these two groups of devotees inside and outside the pandal to prevent overcrowding within the pandal. But because of the rain, neither the devotees present within the pandal evacuated, nor those present outside stopped rushing in. This led to a totally claustrophobic situation within the pandal because of the overcrowding just before the stampede tragedy, a city police insider said. According to him, the efforts by the police personnel present there to prevent overcrowding were not only visible in the 15-minute video footage but also confirmed by some eyewitnesses, who were questioned by the investigating officials. At the same time, it is learnt that the private security guards deployed by the Puja committee organisers were not outsourced from any professional security agency. The committee had hired some local unemployed youths who did not even have the bare minimum knowledge or training to handle crowds. The members of the SIT are questioning the puja committee organisers to get detailed information on the matter. Besides the SIT, a six-member judicial probe panel, constituted by the state government, is conducting a parallel probe into the tragedy. The Chairperson of the judicial probe panel, Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati (retired), told media persons on Monday that they will start the evidence-collection exercise from October 31. The judicial probe panel is supposed to complete its investigation and submit a report to the state government within six months of its formation.
Junior doctors, interns at Kolkata govt. hospital allege threats over stampede claims
Senior doctors back the interns, alleging a witch hunt over questions on hospital facilities and patient referrals to private hospitals
Monalisa reveals her special connection with Bihar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Monalisa has opened up about her special connection with Bihar. She said she feels at home whenever she visits Patna and is happy to receive so much love from people. The actress, who was recently in Patna, expressed her excitement about visiting the city and shared how people often associate her with Bihar even when she travels to other places for shoots. Speaking about her experience, Monalisa told IANS, I am very excited. Whenever I come to Patna, I feel at home. When I go out for shoots, everyone thinks that I belong to Bihar. I feel very good. I get a lot of love. The actress added that the warmth and affection she receives make her visits to the city special. She also expressed happiness over the way people connect her with the state, describing it as a positive and heartwarming experience. Monalisa is widely known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema and television. Monalisa, whose real name is Antara Biswas, hails from Kolkata, West Bengal. Despite her roots in West Bengal, the actress said she feels at home in Patna and is touched by the affection she receives from people who often associate her with Bihar. Monalisa recently opened up about the objectification of women in the entertainment industry. She drew a comparison between mainstream Hindi cinema and regional films. The actress told IANS, I think in Hindi cinema, even when there is a lot of skin show, the way it is shot is often very aesthetic. Because of the way it is presented, people may not feel that it looks wrong. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, the actress said. Monalisa noted that regional cinema, especially Bhojpuri films, has not always portrayed such scenes with the same visual sophistication as mainstream Hindi movies. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, she said.
Kolkata Parading: Girl's Family Arrested
Police in Kolkata arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets for kissing the girl. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, sparked public outrage and led to charges including attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.
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Bengal Class 11 student rape-murder accused killed in encounter during crime scene reconstruction
Shoot Him Or Walk Naked: Kolkata Man, Son Paraded After Teen Caught Kissing
The police officer said some members of the girl's family fled before police arrived.
Amway India plans further store expansion to strengthen consumer engagement
New Delhi, Oct 26:Amway India plans to expand and renovate its stores across key markets over the next three to four years to strengthen consumer engagement and provide distributors with better opportunities to grow their businesses. Amway Global President and CEO Michael Nelson inaugurated the companys new store in Gurugram during his visit to the city. The expansion builds on the Rs 100 crore investment announced by Nelson last year for initiatives including strengthening the companys physical presence in India. The company said its stores would function as experience centres, enabling consumers to explore its products and health and wellbeing solutions while providing distributors with platforms for customer interaction and community building. Nelson said India remained central to Amways global growth strategy, citing rising demand for trusted, science-backed health and wellbeing solutions and personalised consumer experiences. Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India, said the stores were designed as engagement hubs rather than conventional retail outlets, focusing on product awareness, direct interaction and consumer education. According to the company, Amway India operates more than 85 stores nationwide and has opened or revamped over 14 outlets in recent months across markets including Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra and Imphal, as well as smaller cities. The planned expansion will extend its presence across metropolitan, tier-two and tier-three markets.
Bengal BJP bigwigs soften stand on NCPI after Suvendu Adhikari calls on Sudip Banerjee
The new bonhomie between the BJP and NCPI has caused heartburn among many in the BJP, including old-timers like Samik Bhattacharya, the West Bengal BJP president. NCPI, a party with 20 MPs in the Lok Sabha, has been seeking an electoral alliance with the BJP in the upcoming municipal polls
CM: Wont shield Chorbagan guilty, will release probe panel findings
Behala horror: Girlfriends family parades teen, dad, friend naked at gunpoint
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Spare Horses From Carriages In Kol Fast: Ex-MP, Bereaved Father Of New York Victim
Chorbagan theme artist summoned for questioning
ISL: Manvir Singh's Strike Hands Mohun Bagan Super Giant Win Over Chennaiyin FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League 2026-27 match in Kolkata on Monday
AP Bags Tourism Leadership, Outstanding State Awards
Andhra Pradesh received national tourism honours for leadership and innovative sector reforms at the 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata.
New law college to come up at St Thomas 237-year-old hostel
Buying land? New record system to make plot categories easier to check
Hold KMC and Howrah polls after special summary revision: Opposition to SEC
KMC draft roll with 32 lakh voters out, election notice likely on Nov 2
CM seeks PM date for Sec V Orange Line link flag-off
Traffic snarls choke Darj, tourists told to leave early to catch flights
Fitness certs must for Sandakphu tourists
