TMC MP Mahua Moitra egged during
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday, September 16, faced a protest allegedly by BJP workers and was pelted with eggs during a visit to Nadia districts Tehatta area, where demonstrators waved black flags and raised go back slogans as she left a party meeting. Eggs were allegedly thrown at Moitra as she was 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 High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mamata Banerjee Over Bangladesh Comments
The Kolkata High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation against Mamata Banerjee regarding her comments on Bangladesh during a public rally. Kolkata High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mamata Banerjee Over Bangladesh Comments
Tripura: CISF Detects Suspected Gold Bangles Worth Rs 70 Lakh at MBB Airport, Agartala
Agartala, September 16, 2026: CISF personnel at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala detected five bangles suspected to be made of gold, weighing around 500 grams and valued at approximately Rs 70 lakh, along with silver jewellery worth around Rs 2 lakh, from a woman passenger travelling to Kolkata on Tuesday. According to the CISF,... The post Tripura: CISF Detects Suspected Gold Bangles Worth Rs 70 Lakh at MBB Airport, Agartala first appeared on Northeast Today .
Adorable Ganpati Idol From Kolkata Wins Hearts Online
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Kolkata High Court Cancels Eviction Notice Against Abhishek Banerjee
The Kolkata High Court has annulled an eviction notice issued to Abhishek Banerjees office by the fire department, citing procedural issues. Kolkata High Court Cancels Eviction Notice Against Abhishek Banerjees Office
HC quashes Bengal Fire Services' eviction notice to Abhishek Banerjees Kolkata office
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday quashed the notice of eviction served by the West Bengal Fire Services Department to the office of the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the partys Diamond Harbour MP, Abhishek Banerjee, on Camac Street in Central Kolkata. Previously, the Calcutta High Court had given an interim stay on the notice by the fire services department. The matter came up for hearing again on Wednesday, and at the end of the hearing, the single-judge bench of Justice Krishna Rao quashed the same notice. The single-judge bench directed the state fire services department to first serve a notice in advance to Trinamool Congress, intimating the date of inspection of the Camac Street office. Justice Rao ruled that the fire services department should inform the Trinamool Congress about the fire safety measures that were required to be adopted at the same office. Thereafter, according to the single-judge bench, Trinamool Congress will have to take the necessary steps for security and safety in accordance with those guidelines. If the Trinamool would not follow those guidelines even then, the fire services department would take appropriate action as per the legal provisions, ruled Justice Rao. The office of Abhishek Banerjee has been in the midst of controversy since last month after Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) staff and police removed an illegal billboard from the roof of the building. Trinamool workers led by Abhishek Banerjee, the partys Rajya Sabha member, Derek OBrien, and leaders like Humayun Kabir and Baishwanar Chatterjee got involved in scuffles with KMC staff and police personnel. Thereafter, three FIRs were registered at the local Shakespeare Sarani Police Station, naming Abhishek Banerjee, OBrien, Kabir and Chatterjee. At the same time, the officials from the state fire services department conducted a fire safety audit at the office and thereafter served an eviction notice.
ED Conducts Raids Across Six Locations in Kolkata Linked to Multi-Crore Chit Fund Scam
The Enforcement Directorate has launched a major operation in Kolkata, raiding multiple locations tied to a significant chit fund scam. ED Conducts Raids Across Six Locations in Kolkata Linked to Multi-Crore Chit Fund Scam
Tripartite MoU to be signed next week for developing 4 more regional airports in Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Union Government, West Bengal Government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for developing four more regional airports in West Bengal, will be signed next week. The tripartite MoU will be signed at the main auditorium at the state secretariat, Nabanna on September 23, said a West Bengal government official. The proposed sites of the four regional airports are Chharra in Purulia district, Balurghat in South Dinajpur district, Hasimara in Alipurduar district and Kalaikunda in West Midnapore district. Hasimara and Kalaikunda are also important bases of the Indian Air Force. The state government will be responsible for providing the land, electricity, water and other services for the projects. The Union government will look after the development of airport infrastructure, and the Airports Authority of India will look after the air traffic. The MoU will be signed in the presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, West Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh, Chief Secretary, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, Chairman of the Airports Authority of India and MPs and MLAs from the respective districts are expected to be present on the occasion, said a senior state government official. According to him, the signing of this MoU will pave the way for further strengthening of air connectivity infrastructure and regional air services in Purulia, South Dinajpur, Alipurduar and West Midnapore. As per the Regional Connectivity Scheme of the Union Government, the state government will take responsibility for the necessary land, connecting roads, power supply, water supply and basic security as per the agreement. On the other hand, the Union government will build the basic infrastructure of the airport, the state government official said. It is learnt that the initial work for the project at Chharra in Purulia district has already progressed a lot. The airport was built in 1942 for military needs during World War-II. It was actively used until 1945. However, since then it has been completely abandoned. Although initiatives had been taken to start this airport again in the Left Front regime of West Bengal, the work did not progress much then.
ED arrests Kolkata builder Amit Gangopadhyay in land-grabbing case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kolkata-based construction businessman Amit Gangopadhyay, a close associate of former TMC MLA Debashis Kumar, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged land-grabbing and illegal construction activities. According to the central agency, Gangopadhyay's company is accused of constructing housing projects on encroached land at multiple locations in south Kolkata. He was summoned to the ED office for questioning on Tuesday and was later arrested. Sources said the arrest was made on allegations of non-cooperation with the investigation. Gangopadhyay is considered a close associate of former Trinamool Congress MLA Debashis Kumar. In 2023, police registered around 20 FIRs against him at different police stations, including in South 24 Parganas district, on charges related to land grabbing, cheating and forgery. The ED subsequently initiated a money laundering investigation based on those police cases. Ahead of the Assembly elections, the ED searched multiple locations linked to the case and claimed it gathered crucial information from electronic devices and documents seized during the raids. The agency also questioned Debashis Kumar multiple times and searched his residence and office. He was called to ED's CGO complex in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata on April 1, 3, and 9. The probe is linked to a wider alleged land-grabbing network that has already led to the arrests of construction businessman Joy Kamdar, alleged land mafia figure Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu, and former Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas. Investigators claim the accused generated substantial illegal proceeds through land-grabbing activities. Kamdar was arrested in April, while Sinha Biswas and Poddar were taken into custody in May. Investigators claim the trio amassed substantial illegal proceeds through land-grabbing operations.
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ED raids six locations in Kolkata in chit fund scam case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting simultaneous raids and search operations at six locations in Kolkata on Wednesday in connection with a multi-crore chit fund case. Sources aware of the development said a team of ED officials, accompanied by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), reached the house of a businessman in the Narkeldanga area in North Kolkata at around 7 a.m. It is learnt that the said businessman collected public deposits promising lucrative returns and invested them in various sectors. Later, five other teams of ED, the investigation arm of the Union Finance Minister, conducted raids at five other locations in North and South Kolkata in connection with the same chit fund case. Sources said the public deposits were collected in the name of a Ponzi entity, APM Group, which collected money and invested in various sectors, but through another corporate entity that mainly acted as a shell company. It is learnt that raids and search operations were conducted on charges of embezzlement of money deposited in that chit fund scheme. According to sources, in addition to the residence of the Ponzi entity's owner, similar raids are also being conducted at the houses of the owners linkmen. Sources said that the modus operandi of the forgery by the said entity was the same -- where first huge public deposits were collected through different multi-level marketing schemes promising investors of lucrative returns, and then the collected money was invested in different sectors through a shell entity. These public deposits, sources said, were collected without proper authorisation from the concerned regulatory authorities. At the time the report was filed, the raid and search operations at the six locations were continuing, and ED officials were also questioning different persons linked to the Ponzi entity. Since 2012, West Bengal has been a hotbed of Ponzi entities, including Sudipto Sen-owned Saradha Group and Gautam Kundu-owned Rose Valley Group, among others. The ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have been conducting separate probes into the activities of many such entities for a long time, and have also arrested several top leaders of Trinamool Congress for links to them.
Brazil Revises Stand On Kolkata Pitch Ahead Of India Friendly, Federation Gives Thumbs Up: Sources
The Brazil football team is now content with the condition of the pitch in Kolkata ahead of the India friendly, sources have told NDTV.
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Kolkata Police Volunteers to Wear Saffron Uniforms During Durga Puja
Kolkata Police volunteers will don saffron uniforms during Durga Puja to enhance visibility and comfort while ensuring public safety. Kolkata Police Volunteers to Wear Saffron Uniforms During Durga Puja
CM Adhikari thanks Centre for allocating road infra projects worth Rs 1,042 crore in Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways for administrative approval for six major road infrastructure projects in the state under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme with a total investment of Rs 1,042 crore. On behalf of the Government and the People of West Bengal, I express our sincere gratitude to Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, Honble Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, for according administrative approval to 6 major road infrastructure projects under the CRIF Scheme for 202627, amounting to Rs 1,042.62 crore, said the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in a social media post on Tuesday. The Chief Minister claimed that the state public works department (PWD) had earlier sent a proposal on this count to the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Following that proposal, the Union Minister has now sanctioned covers for over 194 kilometres of vital road networks across North Bengal, South Bengal and the tribal-dominated Junglemahal region scattered over the four districts of Bankura, Purulia, West Midnapore and Jhargram, the Chief Minister informed. Strengthening rural and highway connectivity remains a top priority for our administration. Our State PWD will ensure timely execution and adherence to the highest quality standards for these projects, ensuring smoother journeys, improved logistics and robust economic growth for our citizens, the Chief Minister claimed. A state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader claimed that the sanction of the Rs 1,042 crore road infrastructure project is yet another example of how the double-engine government in the state is working for infrastructure and economic development. The Union Government was keen on extending support for the economic and infrastructure development in the state even during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime. However, the previous regime was only interested in constantly quarrelling with the Union Government, as a result of which the worst sufferers were the common people of the state, the BJP leader added.
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CAB election forgery case: FIR against two over alleged courier manipulation
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against two employees of courier company DTDC in connection with alleged forgery and irregularities related to the upcoming Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) elections. The FIR follows a complaint lodged at Maidan Police Station, which alleged that a private courier company, in collusion with a section of CAB officials, manipulated the dispatch of election-related documents to affiliated clubs. According to a police source, the case was registered after a preliminary inquiry into a complaint filed by Gautam Dey, a member of the Calcutta University Institute. The accused include Arghya Das, a channel management executive of DTDC, and Shubham Bakshi, manager of the company's Taratala-Gopalpur branch. The persons against whom the FIR had been registered include Arghya Das of the courier company, DTDC, and Shubham Bakshi, DTDCs manager, among others. The first is the channel management executive of the courier company concerned, and the second is the manager of the Taratala-Gopalpur branch of the company. It is to be noted that the brand ambassador of this courier company is CAB President and the former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly. As per the complaint lodged by Gautam Dey, besides the courier company employees, a section of the CAB officials was also involved in the forgery. A team of investigating officials from Kolkata Police also appeared at the CAB office in Kolkata for a probe into the matter. Police sources said the accused have been booked under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to forgery of valuable documents, forgery with intent to cheat, use of forged documents as genuine, criminal breach of trust, cheating and criminal conspiracy. Most of the offences invoked are non-bailable. As per the FIR, the accused allegedly generated fake consignment numbers and passed them off as genuine while dispatching election-related documents. They are also accused of sending couriers in violation of prescribed procedures. Investigators found that the consignment numbers in question reportedly had no traceable history on the company's tracking portal. The FIR further alleged that the accused acted with the intention of providing an unfair advantage to certain members in the election process. The alleged irregularities relate to documents connected with the election of the Secretary, Joint Secretary and Apex Council members, among other matters to be taken up at the CAB Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 24.
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GRSE lays keels for two Coastal Research Vessels for Geological Survey of India
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) State-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) on Tuesday achieved a key milestone in the construction of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) for the Geological Survey of India (GSI) with the laying of their keels at its Rishi Bankim Dockyard in Kolkata. The ceremony was attended by Varsha Ashok Aglawe, Director General of GSI and the chief guest on the occasion. The keel-laying marks a significant stage in shipbuilding, signifying the commencement of the vessel's structural construction. The two CRVs, being built for GSI, are designed to support offshore geological mapping, mineral exploration, ocean environment monitoring and scientific research. Each vessel will measure 64 metres in length and 13 metres in width, with a deadweight tonnage of about 461 tonnes. The ships will have an endurance of 15 days, a top speed of 10 knots, and accommodation facilities for 35 personnel. They will be equipped with advanced scientific laboratories for data processing and sample analysis, along with Dynamic Positioning-1 capability to maintain precise positioning in Sea State 3 conditions. Powered by diesel-electric propulsion, with diesel generators driving the thrusters, these ships would operate within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India, in depths of 5-1,000 meters. The order for these CRVs was placed in recognition of GRSE's proven excellence in the field of advanced specialised vessels. The shipyard is currently building an Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and an Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), an establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Having delivered two series of Sandhayak-class survey vessels to the Navy and the marine acoustic research ship INS Sagardhwani to NPOL in 1994, GRSE has established its position as a designer and builder of specialised platforms. Recently, the shipyard received the Notification of Award (NOA) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) for the construction of four Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). The two Coastal Research Vessels being constructed will prove to be extremely valuable in exploring our mineral resources beyond the countrys land borders. Once commissioned, these vessels will play a pivotal role in augmenting Indias offshore mineral exploration capabilities. This project aligns seamlessly with our national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat @2047 and achieving comprehensive self-reliance in the mineral sector, Aglawe. The keel laying of the two Coastal Research Vessels is a significant milestone, marking the transformation of design and planning into the physical construction of the vessels. Backed by strong collaboration among all stakeholders, GRSE is confident of delivering these specialised vessels to the Geological Survey of India on schedule and with the highest quality standards, Cmde Hari said.
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Complaint filed against WB Medical Council officials over rise in fake doctors
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The secretary of the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHN), Rajeev Pandey, has lodged a complaint with the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate seeking an investigation into senior officials of the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) over the alleged increase in registrations of fake doctors in the state. The complaint names the council's president Sudipta Roy, secretary Sushanta Roy, registrar Manas Chakraborty, council member and former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Maji, among others. It is learnt that Kaushik Chaki, president of the West Bengal Doctors Forum (WBDF), has also approached the police, while several other medical bodies are reportedly considering similar action. According to APHN, the Medical Council plays a crucial role in verifying credentials and preventing unqualified individuals from entering medical practice. The organisation alleged that due to the council's failure to discharge this responsibility, registrations of fake doctors increased steadily between 2017 and 2025. It further claimed that repeated alerts from district health authorities regarding such cases did not elicit any effective action from the council. The association alleged that several individuals posing as doctors managed not only to practise medicine but also secured registration under the state's Swasthya Sathi health scheme. It contended that many of the accused claimed to have graduated from medical colleges outside West Bengal and subsequently obtained permission to practise in the state, raising questions about the scrutiny exercised by the council. In his complaint, Rajeev Pandey requested the police to investigate whether the alleged irregular registrations could have occurred without the knowledge or patronage of the council's officials. APHN also alleged that attempts were made to remove or destroy relevant documents from the council office, a charge that has been strongly denied by the council leadership. Responding to the allegations, Sudipta Roy said the present council took charge only in November 2022 and questioned why it was being linked to events that allegedly occurred earlier. He denied any attempt to remove documents, asserting that electronic copies of all records are maintained and suggested that the allegations were politically motivated. Countering the claim, Rajeev Pandey maintained that several of the registrations under scrutiny were issued in 2023, 2024 and 2025, during Sudipta Roy's tenure as president, and said the council must answer the questions being raised over the alleged irregularities.
Howrah hotel raid: CBI arrests 2 public servants, 2 aides in Rs 4 lakh bribe case
Digital Desk | Howrah, Sep 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested four accused, including two public servants from Lucknow-based institution, in a case involving the payment of a bribe of Rs 4 lakh in a hotel in West Bengal's Howrah, an official said. Those arrested include Ashutosh Kumar, Lucknow Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) Deputy Director, and Deepak Kumar, RDSO Senior Section Engineer, an official statement said. The other two accused were identified as representatives of Kolkata-based private company Utkarsh India Limited, it said. The CBI identified the two arrested private persons as Sashank Agarwal and Swarup Kumar Rai. The CBI registered the case immediately on Tuesday against the accused on allegations that the public servants, in conspiracy with the representatives of Utkarsh India Limited, had obtained undue advantage from a Kolkata-based private company in lieu of issuance of a favourable plant and machinery inspection report. The Central probe agency laid a trap and caught the accused public servants and private persons from a hotel in Howrah while accepting Rs 4 lakh as illegal gratification from the representatives of the private company. Apart from the bribe of Rs 4 lakh, the CBI also recovered Rs 4.73 lakh in cash, the statement said. Later, searches in the residential and office premises of the accused were conducted at multiple locations in Kolkata, Lucknow and Bihar, the CBI said, adding that incriminating documents and digital evidence were recovered and seized. The CBI said the accused will be produced before a special court for custody. In a separate case, the CBI arrested Chandra Shekhar Gupta, the Bhojudih Chief Health Inspector under South Eastern Railway's Adra Division of Bokaro in a Rs 25,000 bribery case. Chandra Shekhar Gupta was arrested after the CBI received a complaint against him. It was alleged that the accused Chief Health Inspector demanded undue advantage of Rs 25,000 from the complainant for sanction of medical leave, the CBI said in a statement. The CBI laid a trap and caught Gupta red handed while accepting undue advantage of Rs 10,000 from the complainant. Searches were conducted at the office and residential premises of the accused public servant. Gupta will be produced before a Special CBI Court in Dhanbad, the statement said.
Baruipur encounter: Calcutta HC directs preservation of CCTV footage
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal Police to preserve the CCTV footage related to the encounter killing of Pravas Mondal, a prime accused in the rage and murder of a minor girl at Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district in July this year. A division bench of Justices Arijit Banerjee and Reetobroto Kumar Mitra also directed the quick completion of the ongoing investigation process in the matter. The next hearing in the matter will be after three weeks, and as per the bench's ruling, the investigation process in the matter should be completed before then. In July this year, a minor girl went missing in the Suryapur area under Baruipur Police Station in South 24 Parganas. Later, her body was recovered from a pond in a bag. After that, Baruipur went into a state of siege for quite some time, following violent protests by a group of local people, in which an innocent youth was also lynched. The police arrested four persons, namely Pravas Mondal, Dibakar Sardar, Anand Sardar, and Kabir Mollah. On the night of July 7, the police went out to the scene of the crime along with Mondal to reconstruct the scene. It was claimed that at that time, the accused tried to escape after snatching the firearm of a police officer and even fired at the police team. He was killed as police retaliated. Officials of Baruipur Police District, where the scene of the crime falls, claimed that the investigating officer, Arghya Mandal, was forced to fire from his service weapon to save himself and his colleagues from Mondal. However, after several questions were raised about the encounter, the investigation of the incident was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Meanwhile, a petition had also been filed at the Calcutta High Court demanding a central agency probe in the matter.
Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Thanks PM Modi for
Agartala, September 15: A financial assistance of 50,000 has been sanctioned from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the advanced medical treatment of Soham Paul, a resident of Ramnagar in Agartala. The sanction was conveyed by the Prime Ministers Office to the Director of Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, through a letter dated September... The post Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Thanks PM Modi for 50,000 Aid for Ramnagar Residents Medical Treatment first appeared on Northeast Today .
Calcutta HC grants interim protection from arrest to TMC MP Kirti Azad in extortion case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from coercive police action, including arrest, to Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kirti Azad in an extortion case registered against the cricketer-turned-politician. While granting the relief, a single-judge bench of Justice Kaushik Chanda directed Azad to fully cooperate with the investigation being conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police. The court also said that, if necessary, the CID could summon Azad for interrogation by serving him a notice at least seven days in advance. The CID counsel told the court that Azad had been summoned for questioning at the agency's headquarters at Bhabani Bhaban in South Kolkata on September 22. According to the allegations, a businessman was called to Azad's bungalow in Durgapur on May 21 last year. An associate of Azad allegedly demanded Rs 15 lakh from the businessman. The businessman alleged that he was threatened with closure of his cooking gas business if he failed to pay the amount. He also claimed that the incident was recorded on audio. An FIR was subsequently registered against Azad and some of his associates. Azad has denied the allegations and described them as part of a conspiracy to malign him. The TMC MP from Bardhaman Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency claimed that he was not present in Durgapur on the day of the alleged incident. To support his claim, he submitted his flight details before the court. During the hearing of his anticipatory bail plea, Azad's counsel questioned the delay in registering the FIR, pointing out that it was lodged around 15 months after the alleged incident. The counsel also argued that there was no evidence to establish that Azad had received the alleged extortion amount. He submitted that Azad was willing to cooperate with the investigation and that his custody was not required for questioning. Azad has also approached the High Court seeking quashing of the FIR. The court's interim protection will continue subject to Azad's cooperation with the CID investigation. The agency's planned questioning on September 22 is part of the ongoing probe into the extortion allegations already in the case. Azad is among eight Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha members who continue to remain aligned with the party's former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Japanese Minister Kunimitsu Ayano Visits Kolkata to Strengthen Investment and Defense Ties
Japanese Minister Kunimitsu Ayanos visit to Kolkata focuses on enhancing investment and defense cooperation between Japan and India. Japanese Minister Kunimitsu Ayano Visits Kolkata to Strengthen Investment and Defense Ties
Kolkata woman alleges Tantrik duped her of lakhs of rupees on promise to solve marital issues
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) A Kolkata woman has lodged a police complaint against a self-styled tantrik, accusing him of extorting Rs 7.66 lakh from her on the false promise of resolving her marital and health-related problems through occult practices and special rituals, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place recently in the Watganj area in Kolkata but came to light after a complaint was lodged, police added. According to police, the accused came in contact with the woman through Facebook. Believing his claims that he could improve her relationship with her husband, address health concerns, and ward off future dangers through tantric rituals, the woman reached out to him using a phone number listed on his social media profile. The accused allegedly demanded an initial payment of Rs 8,750 along with the woman's photograph and date of birth. Thereafter, he repeatedly sought additional payments under the pretext of conducting pujas and other rituals. Police said the woman eventually grew suspicious and refused to make further payments. Following this, the accused allegedly threatened her with dire consequences and even death if she disclosed the matter to anyone. Out of fear and mental distress, she reportedly transferred a total of Rs 7,66,345 to multiple bank accounts and UPI IDs of the tantrik in several instalments. As the threats allegedly continued despite the payments, the woman approached the Watganj Police Station and filed a complaint. Investigators have launched a probe using the accused's mobile number, bank account details, UPI IDs and Facebook profile. Police have withheld the identity of the accused as well as of the victim as the investigation is underway. Investigation is on to track the tantrik who is alleged to have extorted money from the complainant. The matter is being looked into, a senior Kolkata Police officer said.
Mother of Suvendu Adhikari's slain aide to be BJP's candidate for Nandigram bypoll
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday announced the names of the party's candidates for the forthcoming bye-elections for Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. From Nandigram, the party had fielded Hasirani Rath, the mother late Chandranath Rath, the slain personal assistant of West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead at Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district of the state on the evening of May 6 this year. The murder took place two days after the results of West Bengal Assembly polls were announced, marking a landslide victory for the BJP. The BJP candidate for the Rejinagar bypolls is Sakharav Sarkar. Party insiders said Hasirani Rath will offer puja at the Janakinath temple of Nandigram Assembly constituency before filing her nomination. Workers and supporters have already started assembling to join the event of Hasirani Rath filing her nomination. It is learnt that after offering puja, she will lead a procession with around 20,000 workers and supporters to file her nomination. The procession will reach the District Magistrate's office at Haldia and, thereafter, she will file her nomination. The Chief Minister will also be present during the filing of the nomination. The last date for filing the nominations for the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls is September 16. The polls will be conducted on October 6 and the results will be declared on October 9. In the recently-concluded Assembly elections earlier this year, Suvendu Adhikari was elected from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly constituencies in South Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari defeated his predecessor and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of over 15,000 votes. Adhikari retained the Bhabanipur constituency, thus necessitating bypolls for Nandigram. On the other hand, former Trinamool Congress legislator, Humayun Kabir, contested and was elected as an Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) candidate from Naoda and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies, both in Murshidabad district. Humayun Kabir won and retained Naoda and for Rejinagar he has fielded his son Gholam Nabi Azad as the candidate for the bypoll. Since 2021, Nandigram, because of Suvendu Adhikari, had been a virtual fortress for the BJP. Therefore, political observers are not in any doubts about the results of the bye-elections there. However, where Rejinagar is considered, political observers admit that because of the demography, this particular Assembly constituency will be quite tough for the saffron camp. On the other hand, Trinamool Congress, which is now divided into three factions, also does not seem to be having much prospects from Rejinagar this time. Rather, the CPI(M) and Congress can view the opportunity for increasing their tally in the West Bengal Assembly constituency by one seat. The Rejinagar bypolls might also give some indication about where the minority votes in the state might shift to in the coming days, said a city-based political observer.
West Bengasl bus fare hike gets ministerial backing, revision likely after Durga Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) Demand for a fare hike by passenger bus owners' associations in West Bengal received support from state Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday, a day after the Transport Department indicated that it would initiate the process for revising fares after Durga Puja. Speaking to media persons during his morning walk at Eco Park in New Town, Ghosh said fare revision was necessary to generate revenue and improve passenger services. There has been a trend of weakening government institutions in West Bengal. This cannot continue in any civilised country. We will not increase people's income, we will not increase rents. We cannot keep people poor and think we are doing them a favour. People's income must also be increased so that they can also be given good benefits, he said. Ghosh said passengers were willing to pay higher fares for better services, pointing to the demand for AC buses and trains. Good buses have been released. People can travel by paying the fare. AC bus bookings and seat bookings are done earlier. AC train bookings are done earlier as well because people are willing to spend extra money for better service. They have to be given facilities. The fares have to be increased with the facilities. If the fares are not revised, then where will the revenue come from? he said. The minister's remarks came a day after the Transport Department took the initiative to increase fares of private buses and minibuses after Durga Puja. State Transport Minister Arjun Singh gave the assurance after hearing the demands of private bus owners at a meeting on Monday. Their long-standing financial problems, toll charges, alleged police harassment, vehicle requisition and several demands concerning old commercial vehicles were also discussed. Bus owners have argued that a fare revision is necessary to keep passenger services financially viable amid rising operating costs. The last fare hike for buses and minibuses in West Bengal took place in 2018, when the current Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, was the Transport Minister. Since then, fares have remained unchanged despite increases in fuel prices and other operating expenses. Bus owners have, therefore, sought a revision to ensure that services can continue without further financial strain. They said that the Transport Minister assured them that steps would be taken after the Puja. Tapan Banerjee, General Secretary of the Joint Council of Bus Syndicates, said the association had placed several demands before the minister. We have conveyed several demands to the minister regarding the increase in bus fares. We are confident in the way he has listened to our demands. He has assured us that he will take action regarding the fare hike after the Puja. We have full faith in the minister, Banerjee said.
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Japan minister visits Kolkata; discusses investment, defence ties with Bengal govt
Digital Desk | Tokyo/New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Japans State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Kunimitsu Ayano visited Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal from September 10 to 13, holding discussions with senior state government officials on strengthening Japan-India ties, promoting Japanese investment in the state and expanding people-to-people exchanges, according to a press release issued on Tuesday by Japans Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During her visit, Kunimitsu congratulated the West Bengal government on the formation of the new government in May this year. The two sides exchanged views on the various potential of Japan-India relations and agreed to work together to further strengthen bilateral ties ahead of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. The Japanese minister also highlighted the situation of Japanese companies operating in West Bengal and sought the state governments cooperation in further promoting investment by Japanese companies in the state. State Minister KUNIMITSU explained the current situation of Japanese companies in West Bengal and requested the Minister to cooperate for further promoting the investment by Japanese companies, the Japanese foreign ministry said in its statement. Both sides also agreed to deepen cooperation to promote people-to-people exchanges, including in the areas of business and tourism, according to the release. As part of her four-day visit, Kunimitsu visited Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a shipyard under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. She held discussions with the companys executive management on ways to further advance defence cooperation between Japan and India. The visit to GRSE assumes significance amid efforts by India and Japan to expand cooperation in the defence and maritime sectors. The Japanese side said the discussions focused on further promoting defence cooperation between the two countries. Kunimitsu also visited Netaji Bhawan, the museum dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Indian independence leader who had longstanding ties with Japan. During the visit, a relative of Netaji explained the Indian independence movement and Boses association with Japan. The Japanese foreign ministry said the State Minister also visited various other sites in West Bengal during her stay. The visit comes as India and Japan prepare to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, providing an opportunity for both sides to explore greater cooperation across economic, defence, tourism and cultural sectors. The discussions in Kolkata also underline Japans interest in strengthening its economic engagement with West Bengal, particularly by encouraging greater participation and investment by Japanese companies and expanding exchanges between people and businesses of the two sides.
BJP President Nitin Naveen Begins Two-Day Visit to West Bengal
BJP President Nitin Naveen is set for a two-day visit to Kolkata to discuss organizational changes and upcoming municipal elections. BJP President Nitin Naveen Begins Two-Day Visit to West Bengal
Gold and silver prices today, 15 September: 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.
24K gold was priced at Rs 1,51,920 per 10 grams, while 22K gold stood at Rs 1,39,260 on Tuesday, the precious metal declined close to 2% over the past month.
After roads, states renaming panel sets sights on metro stations; Netaji Bhavan on list
For Bengali palates, it's about fish fulfillment
Kolkata-based importers are intensifying pressure on Bangladesh to relax its hilsa export ban, especially ahead of Durga Puja. Despite permissions, tight deadlines and late approvals have consistently hindered the full export of the prized fish, leading to significant shortfalls.
BJP arranged for rebel TMC MPs to join NCPI, claims Cooch Behar MP
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari offers prayers at Maharashtra Mandal in Kolkata on Ganesh Chaturthi
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Kolkata Roads Named After Marx, Lenin, Ho Chi Minh May Be Renamed
The three roads under consideration are Lenin Sarani, Karl Marx Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani.
Screening plan for civic volunteers
Jadavpur University outsider PIL hearing likely tomorrow
Eight injured in ISF-ABVP clash at Bhangar College
From 350 to 800: Ganesh Puja goes big in Kolkata, themes turn diverse
5K more Pujas this yr, power demand to spike
Puja closure for Camac St-Allen Park stretch
From ministers to MLAs, BJP seniors in demand at Ganpati pandals
Cops take guard against manja accidents on Maa
KMC engineers continue strike, impact fear on civic services
Kol 2nd last in clean air survey, Haldia makes it to Indias top 5
Trespasser tag for students on Jadavpur University campus after 8 pm
Deadline looms, industry asks restos to check papers
90% of houses visited during first phase of Census
Eye on security, cops speak to Salt Lake, New Town hotels
Kidderpore Road to get LED lights, median dividers
SSKM Hospital staffer arrested for extortion, assault
2 KMC wards, 1 HMC ward top best practices lists for SWM, dust mgmt
Transport min meets bus operators over fare revision
Kolkata's Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh roads on renaming list
A committee formed by West Bengal's BJP government is considering proposals to rename several prominent roads, bridges, and public places in Kolkata, including those named after communist leaders Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx, and Ho Chi Minh. This move has sparked sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress and CPI(M), who view it as vendetta politics and an attempt to disrespect differing ideologies.
Cal HC orders NKDA to raze illegal buildings in New Town complex
8 sentenced in jewellery heist, bank robbery cases
Attacks on church services worry community, clergy
CID arrests 3 more in Salboni land scam case
