Kolkata Law College Gang-Rape: Accused Filmed Incident Through Exhaust Fan Hole, Says Chargesheet
Kolkata Police filed a 650-page chargesheet in the South Calcutta Law College gang-rape case, naming Manojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, Pramit Mukherjee, and Pinaki Banerjee.
Centre says land not given by West Bengal Govt for Indo-Bangladesh border fencing
KOLKATA: Fencing at Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal has been stalled due to non-getting of land from the state government, the Centre informed the Parliament. The Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal is 2216.7 km long, and 569 km is still unfenced.Out of this, the Central Government has already released payment for 181.635 km of land, but not handed over by the West Bengal Government, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told the Rajya Sabha last week. This data shared by the Union Government in the Parliament assumes significance as the BJP has intensified its attacks on the Trinamool Congress over infiltration issue before the Assembly elections in the state due April-May, next year. In a public meeting in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Friday accused the Trinamool Congress of promoting infiltration for the sake of political power and securing votes. He had asserted that the BJP-led Union Government launched a massive campaign against infiltrators, who are changing the demography of West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has however, put the ball in the Centre's court, arguing that the Union Government's agency Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for guarding and security of the Indo-Bangladesh border. Replying to a question in the Upper House of the Parliament, Rai said, The total length of the IndoBangladesh border in West Bengal is 2216.7 km, out of which 1647.696 km has been covered by fence. Out of balance stretch of 569.004 km, which is yet to be covered by fence and other border infrastructure works, 112.780 km is non-feasible and 456.224 km is feasible. He informed that out of 456.224 km, land for 77.935 km has been handed over to the executing agency. For the balance stretch of 378.289 km, land acquisition is yet to be initiated for 148.971 km by the State Government. The remaining land for 229.318 km is in various stages of land acquisition, the Minister said, while adding that despite making payment, the West Bengal Government is yet to hand over 181.635 km of land to the Union Government.
Law College Rape Filmed Through Hole In Wall For Exhaust Fan: Chargesheet
The main accused in the Kolkata law college rape case had made multiple videos of the victim and was blackmailing her with it, says the 650-page chargesheet filed in the case.
Kolkata Metro to increase services on Dakshineswar-Sahid Khudiram stretch from Monday
Kolkata Metro is set to boost its Blue Line services. Starting August 25, the Dakshineswar-Sahid Khudiram route will see 284 trains operating on weekdays. This is an increase from the previous 262 trains. The decision aims to meet the growing demand of commuters. There will be no changes to the Saturday and Sunday schedules.
Cheteshwar Pujaras IPL career: Teams, stats and auction price
Cheteshwar Pujara, renowned for his Test cricket resilience, also navigated the IPL landscape. Beginning with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010, he played for multiple franchises, amassing 390 runs in 30 matches. Though his classical style didn't always translate to T20 success, his presence, especially at CSK, underscored the respect he garnered within Indian cricket.
Mithun breaks silence on The Bengal Files backlash
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has broken his silence on the ongoing controversy surrounding his upcoming film The Bengal Files. Speaking about the backlash, he said that any attempt to show historical reality is quickly labelled as politically motivated. Earlier, actress-producer Pallavi Joshi, who has co-produced The Bengal Files and also plays a pivotal role, accused the West Bengal government of blocking the films trailer launch and a special screening in Kolkata.
Young filmmakers spark dialogue at 17th IDSFFK with stories of art, struggle, and culture
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The second day of the 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) turned into a vibrant space of dialogue and discovery, as nearly 20 young filmmakers interacted with audiences, sharing the stories behind their films and the struggles of bringing them to life. Organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, the week-long festival, which opened on Friday at the Kairali Theatre in the capital, will showcase over 300 films from across the world. Among the early highlights was the intriguingly titled short film What Does Watermelon Laugh When Its Murdered, directed by Aniket Joshi and Avigyan Dasgupta. The Kolkata-based duo used their film to explore the challenges of filmmaking while weaving in the painful realities of the Gaza conflict. We tried to convey that art always has a place, even in difficult times, Aniket told the audience. Both filmmakers believe such festivals open up conversations and help nurture new forms of cinema. Mihir Agarwal, a film enthusiast from Delhi and a recent graduate of the Pune Film Institute, said the event reshaped his vision. He said that the experience could inspire many first-time viewers to return next year as creators. The day also saw a captivating screening of Thakidu, a short film by Malvika Vipin, a fashion design graduate from Mumbais ISDI School of Design and Innovation and trained bharatanatyam dancer. Centred on the traditional ritual art form theyyam, her film stood out for its striking visuals and rhythmic composition. Audiences, many of them students and budding cinephiles, shared the same excitement. For many, the festival became a lively forum where ideas on cinema, culture, and politics came together.
Protests by womens collective stopeviction drive under Kolkata flyover
300 families living under the Hastings flyover in the city breathe a sigh of relief
Domestic attendant and partner arrested in Kolkata for alleged murder of elderly woman
The ayahs partner had allegedly hatched the plan and accompanied her till outside the house. However, it was the ayah alone who allegedly executed the crime, a Kolkata Police official said.
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NorthEast United FC retains Durand Cup title beating Diamond Harbour FC
North East United FC has retained the Durand Cup trophy. In the final on Saturday, the defending champions scored a stunning 6-1 win over Dimond Horbour FC at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Goals from Parthib Gogoi and Asheer Akhtar took defending champions to a 2-0 lead by the half. Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Andy, Thoi []
2 Months After Crime, Charge Sheet Filed In Kolkata Law College Rape Case
A charge sheet was filed on Saturday against four accused in the alleged gang rape of a law student on her college campus in Kolkata, around two months after the crime, police said.
US-India trade: Tariffs to hit leather sector; Kolkata exporters pondering Made in Europe question
India's leather industry, a significant exporter to the US, faces a severe crisis due to newly imposed tariffs. The 25% duty on Indian leather imports, compounded by tariffs related to Russian oil purchases, threatens competitiveness. Exporters are exploring strategies like partial European production, while industry leaders urge government intervention to mitigate the impact and maintain market share.
Police submit charge sheet in Kolkata law college gang rape case
Kolkata police have filed a charge sheet against four individuals accused of the gang rape of a law student on her college campus in Kolkata. The charge sheet names Monojit Mishra, an alumnus and prime accused, along with three others, with charges including gang rape, wrongful confinement, and evidence tampering.
Kolkata Police file chargesheet in law college gangrape case; four accused named
A staff member and former student, allegedly with links to the TMC, the ruling party; two current students; and the security guard who did not help, have been named in the 658-page chargesheet
TMC MLA's residence raided by CBI over RG Kar hospital's financial 'irregularities'
CBI officials raided TMC MLA Dr. Sudipto Roy's Kolkata residence and his nursing home, investigating alleged financial irregularities in medical equipment purchases at the R G Kar hospital. Roy, formerly chairman of the hospital's management committee, was previously questioned in September 2024 regarding the murder-rape of a doctor who had reported these irregularities.
VaranasiKolkata Expressway construction in West Bengal delayed due to alignment revision
KOLKATA: While construction of the VaranasiKolkata Expressway has already commenced in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the project in West Bengal is still lagging behind, the Parliament was informed recently. Replying to a question from BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the Centre has completed land acquisition notifications in Purulia, Bankura, and Hooghly districts of West Bengal, but work cannot progress because the State Government has revised the alignment of the Expressway. The work of construction of Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway has been awarded in the State of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, except at certain locations. Further, the work of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for stretch in West Bengal has been awarded, he stated in the Rajya Sabha. Gadkari also informed that the subject alignment from VaranasiRanchiKolkata was approved by the Centre and consent of the West Bengal Government received on 3 January 2023. The revised alignment considering the request of State Government was approved in October 2024, he added. Mentioning that land acquisition notifications in three districts have been completed out of six districts of West Bengal falling in the alignment, the Minister said, The award of work and start of construction shall be based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. According to experts, this Expressway is a game-changer for connectivity and economic growth, linking West Bengal directly with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and boosting trade, tourism, and job opportunities. However, due to delays by the West Bengal Government, the state lags behind compared to the three other states in constructing the Expressway. The 610-kilometre, six-lane VaranasiKolkata Expressway is being constructed to ease commuting and the movement of goods vehicles between Varanasi and Kolkata, which will reduce travel time from 1214 hours to just six hours. The greenfield project is estimated at Rs 35,000 crore. The foundation stone for this greenfield project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 February 2024. This new route will complement the historic Grand Trunk Road connecting Varanasi with Kolkata. The VaranasiKolkata Expressway will also link Ranchi. The entire Expressway is targeted to be operational by March 2028.
Dharmasthala Burial Case: Video of Sujata Bhat U-turn Surfaces
On July 15, Sujatha Bhat, who claimed to have worked as a stenographer at the CBI office in Kolkata, had told police that her daughter Ananya Bhat, a medical student at Manipal, had gone missing while visiting the Dharmasthala temple with friends in 2003. She had alleged that her daughter vanished under mysterious circumstances and sought that if skeletal remains were found during the SIT-led exhumation in Dharmasthala, they be handed over to her so that she could perform the last rites as per Hindu tradition
You messed up!: Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi on economic reforms; tells BJP to pick real data
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's economic reforms, citing concerns over unemployment and declining wages. This critique follows PM Modi's inauguration of key infrastructure projects in Bihar and Kolkata, including a bridge, metro lines, and the Amrit Bharat Express.
Govindas net worth: A glimpse into his lavish lifestyle
Govinda, known as 'Hero No. 1', enjoys a luxurious life. His net worth is around Rs 170 crore. He owns properties in Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Raigad. His car collection includes Mercedes and Toyota models. Recently, divorce rumors with his wife Sunita surfaced. A family friend claims they will resolve their issues. Govinda relies on Sunita for stability.
BSF delegation to visit Dhaka next week for bi-annual Director General level talks
NEW DELHI: The 56 th bi-annual Director General (DG) level talks between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from August 25-28, officials in the border guarding force said. Prevention against attack on BSF personnel and Indian civilians by Bangladesh-based miscreants, trans-border crimes, and construction of a single row fence are going to be among over half a dozen issues, which would be raised by the Indian delegation led by DG, BSF Daljit Singh Chaudhary, they said. Action against Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) in Bangladesh, issues related to border infrastructure, joint efforts for effective implementation of the Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP), Confidence Building Measures (CBM), and other issues will also be raised during the four-day deliberations, the officials said. The Bangladesh delegation will be led by BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui. The last BSF-BGB Border Coordination meeting was held from February 17 to 20 in New Delhi. The Joint India-Bangladesh guidelines for Border Authorities - 1975 envisage that there should be frequent contacts between the border authorities of the two countries to discuss the matters of immediate administrative concern. An Indian delegation under the leadership of Ashwani Kumar, former BSF DG, and the Bangladesh delegation led by Major General Quazi Golam Dastgir, the former BDR (now BGB) DG, met in Kolkata on December 2, 1975, for the first time to discuss mutual border problems. Since then, the meetings between DGs of the two border guarding forces meet once in a year alternatively in India and Bangladesh till 1993. However, during discussions between the Home Secretaries of the two countries that were held at Dhaka (Bangladesh) from October 7 to 9, 1993, it was agreed that the DG-level meetings were to be a bi-annual event. In the agreed summary of discussions in the said meeting, it was stressed that the issues of mutual interests and concerns could be progressively resolved through close contacts and continuing meaningful dialogue at various levels. Since then, the DGs of the BSF and the BGB have been holding Border Coordination meetings twice a year alternatively at Delhi and Dhaka, and a joint record of discussions of these meetings is forwarded to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Fans wait with fingers crossed as Messi, Argentina 'set' for Kerala in November
KOCHI: On once, off the next the Messi-to-Kerala saga has kept fans on edge for nearly a year. Now, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that Lionel Messi and Argentinas World Cup-winning squad are scheduled to play two international friendlies at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, between November 10 and 18, 2025. Yet, going by past uncertainties, supporters are celebrating with cautious optimism. FIFA date for the month of October between 6 and 14 will be played in the United States. For the month of November between 10 and 18 will be played in Luanda, Angola and Kerala, India (rivals are to be determined), the AFA announced on X. The announcement marks the strongest signal yet that Kerala will host Messi, after months of wrangling over finances and scheduling. Reports of delayed sponsor payments, and even allegations from the state that AFA was attempting to push the tour to October 2026, had cast serious doubt on the project. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman, who has championed the effort since first announcing talks in November 2024, said earlier: This will be a historic moment not just for Kerala, but for the whole country. Generations of football fans have dreamt of watching Lionel Messi play in India, and it is finally happening. The Thiruvananthapuram fixtures are expected to draw record crowds, with tens of thousands of fans set to converge on Greenfield Stadium. For Kerala, a state where the ArgentinaBrazil rivalry is woven into football folklore, Messis presence would be nothing short of momentous. Adding to the buzz is Messis stand-alone trip to India in December 2025, reported last week. From December 12 to 15, the Argentine captain is expected to visit Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and New Delhi, where he will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This means India could see Messi twice in two monthsfirst in Kerala with his national team, and then across four cities as part of a separate tour. For now, the ball is firmly in play. If all goes according to the latest script, November in Thiruvananthapuram will deliver the night Kerala fans have dreamt of for decadesMessi in their midst, in blue and white, under the floodlights of Greenfield.
Fewer horses, fading tradition: Inside Chennais vanishing horse stand
Along Poonamallee High Road in old Madras, the skyline has familiar landmarks the red-brick bustle of Central Station, the cream-white Ripon Building, and the ornate Victoria Public Hall. The streets around these buildings in the 1900s throbbed without engines: tram bells, the creak of bullock carts, the soft whirr of bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and the patter of hand-pulled rickshaws threading the roads. Sepia-toned postcards of Madras often show the elegant horse-drawn carriages lining a lively Madras framed by colonial facades, capturing the graceful, animal-powered mobility that once defined the city. Contemporary accounts and scholarship even indicate a clear pecking order in price and prestige: horse carriages, typically used by the well-off including British officials before 1947 were costlier than human-pulled rickshaws, while slow bullock carts largely served goods transport and the frugal. Sustained by the fascination of the wealthy for elegant horse-drawn travel, opposite the Ripon Building was a long horse stand or stable where rows of horses and carriages waited, reins slacked, ready for hire. This institution is kept alive in memory by the three last horses that remain in the stable today. Named Danny, James, and Kabila, they are all under ten years of age. Their owner, S Kumar (40), represents the fourth generation at the horse stand. From his early years, he has borne witness to the slow fading away of both men and horses from the stable. While Kumars forefathers and father earned their living transporting people in horse carriages, the nature of the business changed completely when he entered the business. When I was just a boy, we still were transporting people in horse carriages, but after my father, when I took over, Chennai began to have more autorickshaws. There was no business for horses on the road, he says, adding that he has since ventured into a new line of work hiring out his horses for grand occasions ranging from weddings to political rallies. But this business, too, comes with its own challenges. Firstly, the work is seasonal. Only during wedding seasons do people hire horses. Then there are some political rallies they hire horses for. Previously, people would even hire to celebrate retired officers. They would want the retired person to be carried on horse-back as a send off. But today, we dont get such hires often, Kumar rues. Barring weddings seasonality comes another blow. Owing to the active shift toward more intimate, less ostentatious weddings, the demand for horses has declined sharply, he adds, making the business less profitable. According to Kumar, there have been times when his horses went without work for two straight months, only to be hired in the third month. Yet, even through months of idleness, the horses are cared for, washed, fed, and polished, as they wait by the roadside. Caring for the horses, Kumar says, is a full-time job. The lifespan of a horse completely depends on how well we maintain them, he explains. These horses are like our family members. We wont let them carry very heavy chariots, or make them do difficult tasks, he adds. His routine, therefore, revolves around a steady cycle of regular washing, careful grooming, feeding them grass, hay, and grains, providing water, and keeping them in good health. All three horses, incidentally all male but intentionally all white to cope with Chennais heat, that Kumar owns were brought down from Maharashtra. For decades together, we have been purchasing horses from there, but lately, the prices have surged. In place of `50,000 we were paying 10 years back, we are now paying `2 lakh, he points out and explains that it hardly matters if a horse is male or female. They work based on how one trains them, he shares. Horses are never simply fastened to a cart but trained. Since the young ones are hard to train, Kumar begins training them after they reach the age of four or five. First, they are taught to obey voice commands and follow gentle rein cues where the reins are left loose to allow natural movement. Gradually, they are introduced to harnesses and made to drag light objects. Once the horses feel calm and steady, a cart is attached. With time and repetition, the horses learn to trot and carry, becoming dependable carriage-pullers. This training takes a few weeks and may differ based on each horse, Kumar notes. He complains, however, that medical care for the horses in the city is largely lacking. In earlier times, when horses were central to transport, there were plenty of doctors trained to tend to their health, but with their numbers dwindling in the city, only a handful of doctors with real experience remain today. We provide basic treatments. I will know if my horse has a fever from its hot and foul-smelling breath. If my horse has leg pain, it will show by raising that leg, and I immediately apply medicine and massage the leg. But the danger begins if they develop a stomachache, he says. According to Kumar, horses indicate that they have a stomach ache by pushing their legs inward towards their stomach, the way we might hold our stomach when it aches. When that happens, we dont feed them at all. We take them to the veterinarian immediately. But sadly, many horses today, including a few of mine and others who own horses and offer rides at the beach, have died after developing stomach aches. With no support from the government for their fading livelihood and scarce medical care, they persist in the business, Kumar laments. He longingly says he wishes Chennai had supported its carriage riders the way Kolkata did, as licensed horses still draw carriages through the heritage-lined streets there. Even with difficulties that burden the business, Kumars 20-year-old son can still be found at the stand, a quiet reminder of continuity. Kumar admits he will never force him to stay. The youngster pursues his studies but also returns to the horse stand. And if one day, he decides to make a life from this work, So be it, concludes Kumar, with equal parts of resignation and pride.
Political parties compete to take credit for Kolkata metro line expansion
Trinamool, BJP, and CPI(M) speak about their individual contributions to the Kolkata metropolitan metro line expansion and connectivity
TMC 'scared' of anti-corruption bill, says PM; bats for 'parivartan' in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Kolkata visit, criticized the TMC for alleged corruption, highlighting the anti-corruption bill's potential impact. He advocated for 'parivartan' to foster development in Bengal, emphasizing job creation, women's safety, and farmer support.
Sniffer Dog Bites 4-Year-Old Boy At Kolkata Airport, Family Cancels Malaysia Trip
A sniffer dog bit a 4-year-old at Kolkata airport, leading to a canceled Malaysia trip.
In Bengal, PM Modi raises infiltration to attack state government; TMC hits back
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing West Bengals ruling party of promoting infiltration for the sake of political power and securing votes. Speaking at a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, he said the BJP-led Union government had launched a campaign against infiltrators who are changing the demography of West Bengal. Calling infiltration a serious concern, Modi said the country would not tolerate the problem any longer. Who will chase away the infiltrators? Who can free Bengal from infiltrators? Your one vote can solve this problem. Vote once, they will all run away, he said, urging people to back the BJP. Intensifying his criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), he said, Trinamool and some political parties are supporting them (infiltrators) for power and votes. In some places, they are also taking their help. West Bengal is a border state. The way infiltration is increasing, it is becoming a social problem. They are snatching the land of farmers. They are snatching the land of tribals. This cannot be tolerated. That is why a special mission has been announced against the infiltrators. Those who have been staying for so long by making fake papers must go. The Trinamool government must also go so that this work can be done properly, Modi added. The TMC countered Modis charge by blaming the Centre for infiltration. In a post on X, the party said: And whose colossal failure allowed infiltration to happen in the first place? Under Home Minister @AmitShah, who controls the BSF, borders remain porous while terrorists slip through and attack innocent citizens. @BJP4Indias idea of protecting the nation is blame-shifting, incompetence, and hypocrisy. Before pointing fingers at Bengal, they must answer for their own disastrous border security! it added. PM Modi used I-Day speech to target 'new enemy' in form of infiltrators: TMC Meanwhile, the prime minister accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislation aimed at ensuring integrity in public life. Without naming anyone, Modi referred to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week. The Bill seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. An anti-corruption bill has been brought in the Lok Sabha this time. In our country, if even a small government employee has to be taken into police custody, if bail is not granted within 50 hours, his job will be lost. Even if a small worker goes to jail for two days, his life is over. But there is no such law for the Chief Minister or Prime Minister if they go to jail, Modi said. In a veiled reference to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, he added: Many Chief Ministers even after going to jail, have been running the government from there. This is an insult to the constitution. We will not allow this. But the Trinamool people are opposing this. The Trinamool people wanted to tear up this bill in Parliament. This means that the Trinamool politics is based on corruption, he alleged. Modi went on to say: Two TMC ministers, even after going to jail on corruption charges, were not willing to give up their posts. He was referring to former education minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in the teachers recruitment scam, and Jyoti Priya Mallick, arrested in the ration distribution scam. Going back to medieval times: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Bills to remove PM, CMs Responding to Trinamools allegation that the BJP had attacked the Bengali language, Modi said: The BJP government is proudly working to strengthen the Bengali language and Bengali culture. We are the ones who have given the Bengali language the status of a classical language. Calling on voters to oust the TMC government, he said: First, Bengal has seen the rule of Congress, then the Left. Fifteen years ago, you decided to change by believing in the Maa Mati Manush. But that made the situation worse than before. Crime and corruption are the hallmarks of the TMC government. It is certain that as long as there is a Trinamool government in Bengal, development in Bengal will remain stagnant. Only when Trinamool goes, real change will come. Form a BJP government in Bengal. We will make the Bengal of Shama Prasad Mookerjees dream. Developed Bengal, Modis guarantee. BJP has a roadmap for the development of Bengal. But Trinamool does not. Trinamool is the enemy of development We need to bring back the past glory of Bengal. So, we have to say together, remove Trinamool. Save Bengal, he said. Earlier in the day, Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore at a programme in Dum Dum. These included the SealdahEsplanade Metro Section, BeleghataHemanta Mukhopadhyay Section and NoaparaJai Hind (Biman Bandar) Section, and the foundation stone for the six-lane elevated Kona Expressway. Sharing his experience of a Kolkata Metro journey from Noapara to Jai Hind Airport, he said colleagues expressed happiness over the modernisation of Kolkatas transport system. Cities like Kolkata are a rich embodiment of both Indias history and its future. As India moves towards becoming the worlds third-largest economy, cities such as Dum Dum and Kolkata will play a pivotal role, he said. He noted that India now has the worlds third-largest metro network, growing from 250 km in 2014 to more than 1,000 km today, with Kolkata seeing steady expansion. He said about 14 km of new lines and seven stations are being added to the citys network, which would improve ease of living and travel. The SealdahEsplanade Metro Section is part of the East-West Metro Corridor, built with a 64,833 million yen loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). PM Modi claims 'conspiracy to change' India's demography, pitches mission to curb infiltration
Vote for BJP to free West Bengal of infiltrators, says PM Modi in Kolkata
PM says infiltrators are changing States demography, putting pressure on resources and posing a threat to womens safety, but Trinamool and Congress are supporting them for appeasement politics
PM Modi launches Rs 5,200 cr development projects in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Kolkata, emphasizing the city's pivotal role in India's economic growth. The projects include the six-lane elevated Kona Expressway to enhance connectivity and expansion of the Kolkata Metro network, contributing to improved urban connectivity and reduced traffic congestion.
PM Modi defends bill, accuses INDIA bloc of shielding corrupt leaders
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime 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 .
Sniffer Dog Bites Boy At Kolkata Airport, Family Cancels Trip To Malaysia
A sniffer dog belonging to a security agency allegedly bit a four-year-old boy in the Kolkata airport, forcing his family to cancel a trip to Malaysia.
Nostalgic Didi Skips Metro Service Flag-off By PM
Hours before Mr Modi flagged off the services, the CM, in her apparent bid to remind him of her contribution, posted on social media, Allow me to be a little nostalgic today. As the Railways Minister of India, I was fortunate in planning and sanctioning series of Metro Railway corridors in metropolitan Kolkata. I had drawn the blueprints, arranged the funds, initiated the works and ensured that the different ends of the city ( Joka, Garia, Airport, Sector V, etc) were connected by an intra- city Metro grid
Actually Thought He Was Going To Be Captain, Says Haddin On Iyers Omission For Asia Cup
Indian Premier League: Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin said he was surprised by Shreyas Iyers exclusion from Indias squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, adding that he even expected the right-handed batter to be named as the sides captain. Iyer, who has not featured in T20Is for India since December 2023, was not included in the Suryakumar Yadav-led 15-member Asia Cup squad announced on Tuesday, nor named in the five stand-by players list. Joining the list of former players left surprised by Iyers omission is Haddin, who saw him from close quarters as Punjab Kings assistant coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Well, one, leadership qualities. Two, the style of player he is under pressure. He's someone who everyone plays better when he's in the team. I have no idea. I first thought when I was reading it that he was injured, but he's not. So it's a strange decision for me because he brings so much to the game. I actually thought he was going to be captain, said Haddin in a video posted on Willow Talks social media accounts on Friday. Iyer, 30, had scored 604 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 175 and an average of 50.33 in IPL 2025. He even captained Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish in the competition, just after captaining his previous franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, to the IPL 2024 trophy. So it's a strange decision for me because he brings so much to the game. I actually thought he was going to be captain, said Haddin in a video posted on Willow Talks social media accounts on Friday. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score West Zone, led by Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, will play their first match of the Duleep Trophy in the semi-final scheduled for September 4, with their opponents to be the winner of the quarter-final clash between Central Zone and North East Zone. Article Source: IANS
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provisions of the proposed law, the PM said, We decided to bring in a law that provides for dismissing a corrupt chief minister, or even the prime minister, if he or she spends 30 days in jail. But when we brought in a stringent law, the TMC, the Congress started protesting. They are angry because they are scared of facing punishment for their own sins. In an apparent dig at former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Modi said, It is a shame that even a chief minister, after going to jail, has been running government from there. Targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Bengal, the PM said, Two TMC ministers, even after going to jail on corruption charges, were not willing to give up their posts. He was referring to former state education minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in connection with the teachers recruitment scam, and Jyoti Priya Mallick, arrested in the ration distribution scam. Those who are arrested on corruption charges, how can they be part of the government and remain in their posts? Modi will not allow this, the PM thundered. Defending his governments move, Modi said the new Bill was necessary to plug glaring loopholes in the system. Look at the situation, nowadays some people have stooped so low that they are trying to run the government from jail, Modi added. Highlighting his governments records, the Prime Minister said, For the past 11 years, the country has been waging a determined battle against corruption. In this regard, we have taken a significant step forward by introducing an anti-corruption Bill in the Lok Sabha. Under existing laws, if a government employee is caught and incarcerated without securing bail within 50 hours, they are automatically suspended from their position. However, no such provisions exist for a chief minister, a prime minister, or a minister. This loophole has allowed some leaders to stoop so low that they attempt to govern from behind bars. Of the 30 chief ministers in the country, 12 of them, or 40 percent, declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a new report by poll rights body ADR. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has declared 89 cases against him, the highest, followed by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, who declared 47. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu declared 19, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared 13, and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren declared five cases. Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Sukhvinder Singh declared four cases each, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared two, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared one case. According to the report by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 10, or 33 per cent, of the chief ministers have declared serious criminal cases, including cases related to attempt to murder, kidnapping, bribery, and criminal intimidation against them. The ADR said it analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 30 sitting chief ministers in state Assemblies and Union Territories. This data is from affidavits they filed prior to contesting their last elections.
Modi Slams Opposition Over Corruption, Defends New Bill To Bar Jailed Leaders From Holding Posts
Kolkata, Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provisions of the [] The post Modi Slams Opposition Over Corruption, Defends New Bill To Bar Jailed Leaders From Holding Posts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trinamool Jaabe...: PM Attacks Mamata Banerjee Government In Bangla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi switched to Bangla - a move to better connect with residents of Bengal, like he has done in other languages in other states - to attack the Mamata Banerjee government while speaking in Kolkata.
'TMC jaabe, poribortan hobe': In Kolkata, PM Modi's big charge and a promise - top quotes
PM lays foundation stone of 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway in Bengal's Howrah
Narendra Modi initiated the Kona Expressway project in Howrah. The project aims to improve connectivity between Howrah, Kolkata and nearby rural areas. The project is expected to boost trade and tourism. Modi also launched three new Kolkata metro lines. One of the lines directly connects to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
Modi Inaugurates Three New Kolkata Metro Routes
The Sealdah-Esplanade metro link completes the long-awaited East-West metro, part of which goes under the river to connect the Howrah station.
PM Modi flags off three new metro routes in Kolkata
The Prime Minister was accompanied by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata Metro projects to be unveiled by PM planned during my tenure as Rail Minister: Mamata
My planning as Railways Minister got fulfilment in my participation in execution. Expanding Metro infrastructure has been a long journey for me, says CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata claims she planned, sanctioned Kolkata metro corridors when she was Union Railways Minister
KOLKATA: An hour before inauguration of three new metro rail routes in Kolkata on Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that she had planned and sanctioned these corridors during her tenure as the Union Railways Minister. Taking to X before Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates SealdahEsplanade Metro Section, BeleghataHemanta Mukhopadhyay Section and NoaparaJai Hind (Biman Bandar) Section from a programme in Dum Dum, Banerjee became nostalgic, while stating that expanding metro infrastructure has been a long journey for her. She said, Allow me to be a little nostalgic today. As the Railways Minister of India, I was fortunate in planning and sanctioning series of Metro Railway corridors in metropolitan Kolkata. I had drawn the blueprints, arranged the funds, initiated the works and ensured that the different ends of the city (Joka, Garia, Airport, Sector V, etc) were connected by an intra- city Metro grid. She also elaborated her efforts to execute the projects as Chief Minister of West Bengal. Allow me to be a little nostalgic today. As the Railways Minister of India, I was fortunate in planning and sanctioning series of Metro Railway corridors in metropolitan Kolkata. I had drawn the blueprints, arranged the funds, initiated the works and ensured that the different Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 22, 2025 Later, as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, I had the additional privilege of taking part in execution of the projects. From the State, I arranged free land, paved roads, arranged rehabilitation of displaced people, removed impediments, and ensured all help in the execution of projects. Our chief secretaries successively held series of coordination meeting to ensure integration of execution agencies, Banerjee reminded. My planning as Railways Minister got fulfilment in my participation in execution. Expanding Metro infrastructure has been a long journey for me. Allow me some nostalgia today, the post added. The Trinamool Congress, however, sharply attacked the Prime Minister, alleging that he was coming to Kolkata to inaugurate the projects with an eye on the Assembly elections in West Bengal due next year. Sharing four pictures of Mamata Banerjee during her tenure as the Union Railways Minister in a post on X, the partys spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, Some moments of Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee. She has given Bengal new routes, lines, trains, stations, projects, and employment with all her heart@MamataOfficial. What the Prime Minister will inaugurate today was also conceived, approved, and financially allocated by Mamata-di. After delaying for so long, the Prime Minister is now coming to promote himself ahead of the elections. The people of Bengal know that the real work has been done by Mamata-di, he added.
Mamata Banerjee's Nostalgic Post As Kolkata Gets 3 New Metro Routes
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went down the memory lane, revisiting her time as the Union Railway Minister, when she was involved in the planning and sanctioning of a series of Metro railway corridors in Kolkata.
Kolkata's urban infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade as Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new metro stretches and lays the foundation for an expressway. These projects aim to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel times, and enhance connectivity across the city.
Four-year-old boy bitten by Customs dog at Kolkata airport, handler fled, family files FIR
Anav Jain, a four-year-old, faced a dog attack at Kolkata's NSCBI Airport. The incident occurred before his family's Malaysia trip. A Customs dog named Nancy inflicted injuries. The family cancelled their holiday and filed a police report. They alleged negligence by the dog handler and lack of airport assistance. An investigation is underway following the incident.
PM Modi to launch Rs 5,200-crore projects, address rally in Kolkatas Dumdum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a public rally in Dumdum, Kolkata, his third in four months, aiming to energize BJP workers as West Bengal prepares for the 2026 assembly polls.
Pallavi Joshi blames TMC for The Bengal Files trailer blockade in Kolkata
The makers of The Bengal Files wanted to launch the trailer of the film in Kolkata on August 16, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Direct Action Day, a dark chapter in the history of India when the state of Bengal was rocked by widespread communal riots
PM Modi To Flags Off Three New Metro Routes In Kolkata: All You Need To Know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday willflag off metro train services on newly constructed sections in Kolkata. The event will be during his visit to West Bengal, after visiting Bihar.
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has suspended four officials and initiated departmental proceedings against them for alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls, but has not lodged any FIRs, thereby partially complying with the directives of the Election Commission (EC). The suspensions came just a week after Chief Secretary Manoj Pant appeared before the EC in New Delhi, where he was allegedly given a deadline of August 21 to suspend and initiate criminal proceedings against the officers by filing FIRs. While the state government has acted on the suspension directive and initiated departmental proceedings, it has so far not registered any FIRs against the accused, an official at the state secretariat said. He said the suspended officials comprise two electoral registration officers (EROs) and two assistant electoral registration officers (AEROs) from South 24 Parganas and Purba Midnapore districts. The suspensions follow allegations of irregularities in the voter rolls of the Baruipur East and Moyna assembly constituencies. EC sources said the officials in question - Debottam Dutta Chowdhury (ERO) and Tathagata Mandal (AERO) from Baruipur East, and Biplab Sarkar (ERO) and Sudipta Das (AERO) from Moyna - are accused of serious procedural violations, including sharing login credentials and breaching data security protocols during the electoral roll revision process. The commission views these lapses as a direct threat to the integrity of the electoral process and is closely monitoring the state government's response, the official added.
PM Modi to take metro ride after flagging off metro services in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will, for the first time in Kolkata, take a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back after flagging off metro services on newly constructed sections at around 4:15 pm on Friday.
PM Modi to visit Bengal, unveil Rs 5,200-cr projects, address rally
Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal this Friday. He will inaugurate infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,200 crore. The projects include three metro stretches. These stretches will improve Kolkata's connectivity. He will also address a public rally. Mamata Banerjee will skip the inauguration. The BJP expects Modi to highlight development. The new metro lines will significantly reduce travel times.
South United FC launches residential academy to train underprivileged young footballers in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: South United Football Club (SUFC) opened a new residential academy at its premises in RBANM Grounds, on Thursday. The academy looks to provide high-performance football training and development to children and youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds, including Optimised Performance Training (OPT), an unprecedented system that provides holistic development at an individual level, catering to every childs needs and according to their playing position. From a total pool of 4,600 children from 18 cities in 12 states, 31 were scouted for the programme. The academy shall be their home for the coming years, and provide them with the necessary training and education. Winmore Academy has partnered with SUFC for the educational needs of the children; half of them will be receiving full scholarship, with the other half receiving 50 per cent scholarship. The implementation of the OPT system is backed by SUFCs FIFA-standard pitches and training facilities. SUFC has recruited sport psychologists and nutritionists, who will provide round-the-clock care and attention to the young recruits. Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad, who inaugurated the facility, said, This facility brings a lot of energy to the game. Once children come here, they will get hooked. This is a huge mark in a cricket-crazy nation. SUFC Director Sharan Parikh said, The academy is designed as an ongoing annual programme, welcoming new batches each year and continually strengthening each players growth and development. Indresh Nagarajan, who works with the Indian national football team, will be mentoring the children on a daily basis, based out of the academy itself. Armaan Sardar (central-midfield) and Sayan Mandal (right-back), both aged 12 and from the East Bengal Football Club Academy in Kolkata, will be amongst the 31. Sardar remembers his parents wishes: You are going to a good place. Bring something back.
Prashant Kishor criticized Narendra Modi's upcoming Bihar visit. He stated it would not address Bihar's core issues. These include unemployment and migration. Kishor highlighted Modi's previous visits lacked solutions. Modi is scheduled to inaugurate development projects in Gaya. He will also launch train services. Additionally, Modi will inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge. He will also launch Kolkata metro projects.
New Kolkata Metro Lines Inauguration In Bengal, Poll Push In Bihar: PM Modi's 2-State Visit Today
In Kolkata, PM Modi will inaugurate a 13.61 km stretch of the Kolkata Metro network, and flag off the NoaparaJai Hind Bimanbandar Metro service from Jessore Road Metro Station.
Kolkata Diary: Survey vessel Ikshak shipped by Garden Reach
Survey vessel Ikshak shipped by Garden Reach The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) recently delivered the Ikshak to the Navy. Third in a series of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built by GRSE, 110-metre-long Ikshak the Guide will join survey vessels INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak after being deployed, keeping the Navy informed with vital survey data, crucial for operational preparedness. The maps and charts prepared on the basis of this survey data are also used by commercial shipping. Ishak becomes the 75th warship to be delivered to the Navy from the Garden Reach shipyard. No other shipyard in India has achieved a similar feat, an official said. Commercial operations start at Khidderpore dock The S P Mookerjee Port, Kolkata recently announced the formal commencement of commercial operations at the Century Ports Limited Terminal located at the historic Khidderpore Docks (West). The terminal, the first public-private partnership project to become operational at Kolkata port, is a milestone in the transformation of the oldest dock system in the city into a modern, multimodal container and cargo terminal, with integrated connectivity to road, rail, and inland waterways, a senior official said. Built at a cost of `190 crore, the terminal is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a mobile harbour crane, a barge unloader, to ensure a faster turnaround for vessels and maximise operational efficiency. EPFO apprises industries, workers on rozgar yojana The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Zonal Office in Kolkata recently organised a seminar-cum-workshop where representatives from across industries and businesses, trade unions, associations and other stakeholders were invited to be briefed on the nuances of PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to promote employment generation, enhance employability and strengthen social security particularly in the manufacturing sector. During the course of the seminar, the various benefits of the scheme were explained to the stakeholders. Kaushik Pradhan Our correspondent in West Bengal kaushik@newindianexpress.com
PM Modi to inaugurate new Kolkata metro lines today: Know routes, fares
The Prime Minister on Friday is scheduled to flag off metro train services on the newly constructed sections in Kolkata at around 4:15 PM. He will undertake a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back. In addition, he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore at Kolkata.
The book was launched in Kolkata last week, at a time when Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court faces the possibility of impeachment after the recovery of wads of cash from his official residence
PM Modi to Launch 18,000 Cr Projects in Bihar, Bengal Today
The Prime Minister will also flag off metro train services on newly constructed sections in Kolkata
ISF MLA Nawsad Siddique gets bail a day after arrest over protest against SIR in Kolkata
Protests erupt outside the city court as ISF workers demand Siddiques release
West Bengal suspends four officials for voter list 'irregularities' after ECI order
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has suspended four officials for irregularities in voter list registration following directions from the Election Commission of India (ECI). However, no FIR has been filed against them. State's Chief Secretary Manoj Pant will conduct departmental proceedings, sources at Nabanna, the state administrative headquarters, said on Thursday. The Chief Secretary has sent a compliance report to the ECI, the sources added. On August 5, the ECI had asked the state government to suspend four officials and a casual worker over irregularities in voter registration. It also directed that an FIR be registered against the four officials and a data entry operator posted in South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts for alleged criminal activities. The officials named were Debottam Dutta Choudhury, ERO of Baruipur Purba Assembly constituency; Tathagata Mondal, AERO of Baruipur Purba; Biplab Sarkar, ERO of Moyna; and Sudipta Das, AERO of Moyna. After receiving no response, the ECI on August 8 gave the Chief Secretary a 72-hour deadline to act on its order and submit a compliance report by 3 pm on August 11. In a letter to ECI secretary Sujeet Kumar Mishra, on August 11, Pant said Sudipta Das, AERO of Moyna, and Surojit Halder, the data entry operator of Baruipur Purba, had been withdrawn from electoral revision and election duties. He added that no action was being taken against the others at that stage. Pursuant to your letter, an internal enquiry into the issue as well as a comprehensive review of the existing processes and procedures governing the conduct of the said exercise has been undertaken, Pant wrote. Any disciplinary measure against state officers who had consistently demonstrated sincerity and competence would be disproportionately harsh, he said, adding: Such an action could have a demoralising impact not only on the individuals concerned but also on the broader team of officers engaged in electoral responsibilities and other administrative functions. Apparently unsatisfied, the ECI summoned Pant to Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. He appeared on August 13 and assured steps would be taken against the officials within seven days.
PM Modi to flag off Metro Railway services along three stretches in Kolkata
The Prime Minister, who will address a public meeting in Kolkata, says public anger against Trinamool Congress is increasing
The makers of The Bengal Files wanted to launch the trailer of the film in Kolkata on August 16, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Direct Action Day, a dark chapter in the history of India when the state of Bengal was rocked by widespread communal riots.
PM Modi to launch Rs 5,200-cr projects in Kolkata, targets TMC ahead of 2026 polls
Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal with infrastructure projects. He highlights public anger against Trinamool Congress. Modi will lay the foundation for Kona Expressway and inaugurate Kolkata metro projects. These include Noapara-Jai Hind Airport and Sealdah-Esplanade routes. He will also flag off metro services and take a ride. This visit aims to boost BJP morale before the 2026 Assembly elections.
IHCL signs MoU for redevelopment of Chotelal Ki Ghat in Kolkata
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has partnered with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, to redevelop the historic Chotelal Ki Ghat, investing up to Rs 5 crore. Supported by INTACH, the project aligns with the Namami Gange Program and Swachhata Initiatives. The restoration aims to preserve cultural heritage, enhance the ghat's aesthetic value, and benefit the local community, artists, and tourists.
IHCL MoU with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port for redevelopment of historic Chotelal Ki Ghat
KOLKATA, Aug 21: Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has signed an MoU with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, for the redevelopment of the 19th-century Chotelal Ki Ghat on the Hooghly riverfront. The project, supported by heritage conservation organisation INTACH, will see IHCL invest nearly Rs 5 crore under its CSR programme over the next three years, a statement said. The Grade I heritage site, built in the 1870s, will be restored through conservation, beautification and landscaping, with beneficiaries including local [] The post IHCL MoU with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port for redevelopment of historic Chotelal Ki Ghat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGrid to acquire Techno Electrics NERES XVI power transmission project for up to Rs 460 cr
KOLKATA, Aug 21: India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) on Thursday said it has signed definitive agreements with Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL) to acquire its NERES XVI power transmission project in the northeast for up to Rs 460 crore. The project, comprising a 400/220/132 kV substation with 1,400 MVA capacity and a 45-km double-circuit transmission line, is targeted for commissioning by December 2026. TEECL will execute the project as developer and EPC provider, while IndiGrid will acquire it post [] The post IndiGrid to acquire Techno Electrics NERES XVI power transmission project for up to Rs 460 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate multiple infrastructure projects in Kolkata and Bihar. In Kolkata, new metro lines will be launched, improving connectivity and reducing travel times. Additionally, a major road project will ease congestion.
Unity In Karnataka, Distance In Bengal: Mamata Likely To Skip PM Modis Kolkata Metro Inauguration
Sources indicate that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration ceremony, despite invitations being sent.
VaranasiKolkata Expressway: Work underway in UP, Bihar & Jharkhand; DPR awaited in West Bengal
Construction of the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway is underway in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, while West Bengal awaits its Detailed Project Report. Alignment revisions, including state government requests, were approved in October 2024. The project aims to boost connectivity, trade, tourism, and job opportunities, linking Bengal directly with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Kolkata doctor murder 1 year on, what's changed?
One year after the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, India, questions remain: Are women safer after reforms?
ISF MLA Nawsad Siddique holds protests against SIR, detained by police in Kolkata
In the name of SIR, the way they are harassing citizens, Nawsad Siddique said while being detained
Vivek Agnihotri vows to battle for The Bengal Filess release
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig at the Mamata government over the ruckus at the trailer launch of his upcoming movie The Bengal Files in Kolkata, alleging that it was already planned, and that no event of this scale, with 150-200 people and media present, could be halted without official involvement. The incident, which took [] The post Vivek Agnihotri vows to battle for The Bengal Filess release appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Alliance Air Guwahati-Kolkata Flight Lands Safely After Tech Glitch
Alliance Air flight 9I756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air on Wednesday, resulting in the landing of the aircraft in Guwahati.
Spike in new voter registrations in Bengal border areas
West Bengal's bordering districts see a significant increase in new voter registrations. The rise is notable in North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, and other areas. The Election Commission plans to boost voter turnout in Kolkata. Polling booths will be set up in high-rise buildings across the state. This initiative aims to increase participation in upcoming elections.
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth Rs 5,200 cr during August 22 Kolkata visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects worth Rs 5,200 crore in Kolkata on August 22. The projects include three new Kolkata Metro stretches and an elevated corridor in Howrah. The new metro lines will significantly improve connectivity to key areas like the airport, Howrah, Sealdah, and the IT hub, benefiting daily commuters.
Alliance Air flight from Guwahati to Kolkata develops glitch mid-air, returns for emergency landing
NEW DELHI: An Alliance Air flight carrying 49 passengers from Guwahati to Kolkata developed a technical issue mid-air on Wednesday, forcing the pilot to return to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Flight 9I 756 made a safe emergency landing in Guwahati. Passengers were deboarded and immediately refunded their fares by the airline. The ATR-72 aircraft took off at 1:09 pm. By 1:42 pm, the Flight Captain detected a technical glitch and announced that the flight was returning to Guwahati, said a source familiar with the development. The flight landed safely at 2:27 pm. Meanwhile, the airport declared a full-scale emergency after receiving word that the aircraft was returning. Since the flight landed safely, the emergency was withdrawn by 2:40 pm, the source added. Alliance Air confirmed the incident. In a statement, the airline said, Alliance Air flight 9I 756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air. As a precautionary measure, and in adherence to standard safety protocols, the aircraft safely landed at Guwahati airport. All passengers were deboarded safely and necessary arrangements were made. An internal investigation is under way to identify the cause of the issue, the statement said. It added, Alliance Air remains committed to the highest standards of safety and ensures that all aircraft undergo regular and rigorous maintenance checks before every departure.
Bangladesh alleges Awami League activity in India, warns ties may suffer; MEA denies claim
NEW DELHI: Bangladeshs interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday accused the banned Awami League of operating from Indian soil, warning the move could seriously damage bilateral ties. India, in a swift rebuttal, dismissed the claims as misplaced and denied knowledge of any anti-Bangladesh activity on its territory. Dhakas foreign ministry alleged that offices of the outlawed Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, had been reportedly established in New Delhi and Kolkata. This development also risks upholding the good-neighbourly relations with India driven by mutual trust and mutual respect, and lends serious implications for the political transformation underway in Bangladesh, the ministry said. It further claimed that several senior Awami League leaders absconding in criminal cases in Bangladesh on account of grievous crimes were residing in India, and that a public outreach event was planned at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on July 21. Such political activity against the interests of Bangladesh, particularly by absconding leaders of a banned political party, is an affront to the people and the State of Bangladesh, the statement added, urging India to take immediate steps to prevent any anti-Bangladesh activity. In response, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: The Indian government is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law. He added that India does not permit political activity against foreign nations on its soil. The press statement by the interim government of Bangladesh is thus misplaced, he said, reiterating Indias call for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh to ascertain the will and mandate of the people. The escalating exchange comes amid already strained ties between the two neighbours. India has imposed trade restrictions on Bangladeshi exports through land ports, citing Dhakas non-tariff barriers. Delhi has also repeatedly raised concerns over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Tensions have been further complicated by Dhakas request for the extradition of Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 and has since lived in self-imposed exile. In July, Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court by Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal, which is also hearing several charges against her, including crimes against humanity and enforced disappearances. Interim Bangladesh government committed to holding polls in Feb 2026, says Law Adviser Asif Nazrul
Anti-Dhaka activities: Government rubbishes Bangladeshi claims
Kolkata: Responding to allegations from Dhaka that it is fanning anti-Bangladeshi activities, New Delhi on Wednesday, vehemently objected to such diatribes. Countering the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim governments claims that ousted Prime MinisterSheikh Hasinas Awami League were engaged in such activities at the behest of India, the government clarified India was against any foreign political [] The post Anti-Dhaka activities: Government rubbishes Bangladeshi claims appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati-Kolkata Flight Returns Midway After Technical Snag, Full-Scale Emergency Ordered
A Kolkata-bound Alliance Air flight suffered a technical snag mid-air. It managed to land safely in Guwahati, and all passengers and crew members were reported safe.
130th Constitutional Amendment Bill to end democracy in India forever, alleges Mamata
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, alleging that it is a step more than a super-Emergency and will end the democratic era in India forever. The remarks came as the Centre is planning to introduce three constitutional amendment bills in Parliament on Wednesday for the []
Trinamool Leader Sues RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim's Father For Defamation
A senior Trinamool Congress leader has filed a defamation case against the father of the 34-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last year
East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in semifinal
Kolkata, Aug 19: A reinvigorated East Bengal will fancy their chances when they face tournament debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the semifinals of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament here on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. East Bengal qualified for the semifinals after their 2-1 quarterfinal derby victory [] The post East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in semifinal appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Social Media Friends Rape Model In Kolkata After Offering Roles In Films
The police launched an investigation to arrest the two accused
Guv proposes WB migrant workers portal, MoUs, welfare officers
Kolkata: A day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a scheme to rehabilitate migrant labourers from West Bengal allegedly harassed outside the state, Governor CV Ananda Bose put forward a set of recommendations to address the challenges faced by these workers, a well-placed source in the Raj Bhavan said on Tuesday. The recommendations, sent to 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 .
CERATIZIT Group will expand its manufacturing plants in Uluberia, West Bengal, and Bommasandra, Karnataka. This expansion shows the company's dedication to India as a key market. CERATIZIT aims to meet the increasing demand for cutting tool solutions. The company already operates three production facilities in India. These expansions will help serve customers with shorter lead times and customized products.
West Bengal to get seven new integrated check posts
KOLKATA: The Centre has taken initiative to construct seven new integrated check posts (ICPs) in West Bengal, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Replying to a question of BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the Centre has approved eight ICPs in West Bengal, out of which, one ICP at Petrapole is operational. Consequent upon approval of State Government of West Bengal on 21.11.2023 for land acquisition for setting up of remaining seven ICPs namely, Changrabandha, Ghojadanga, Fulbari, Panitanki, Hilli, Jaigaon and Mahadipur, Government of India has made the requisite payment to State Government of West Bengal towards cost of the land for these seven ICPs, the minister stated in his reply in Lok Sabha. He also disclosed that land has been transferred in the name of Land Ports Authority of India for ICP Jaigaon in September, 2024 and for ICP Changrabandha and Panitanki in February, this year. Land acquisition in respect of remaining four ICPs are at different stages, Rai added. According to experts, these new ICPs will not only boost international trade with Bangladesh and Nepal, but also generate employment opportunities, improve infrastructure in border areas, and enhance ease of movement for people and goods.
BJP leaders turned into EC spokespersons: TMCs Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata: Claiming a nexus between the BJP and the Election Commission, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that leaders of the ruling party at the Centre have become spokespersons of the poll panel, eroding its autonomy. Interacting with reporters at the airport here upon his return from the national capital, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar migrants in Bengaluru fear SIR may cost welfare
BENGALURU: Migrant labourers from Bihar who find their earnings in Bengaluru are anxious about the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Many are unaware of the process, while others fear that failing to complete it could affect the rations and welfare benefits their families depend on back home. According to SIR, if a name is missing, the burden is on the voter to file two forms with supporting documents before September 1. Many migrants said they were unaware of the forms or did not know how to fill them out. Most of them whom TNIE spoke to said they go in groups during October or November during the Chhath Puja, one of the most important festivals in Bihar, and return by January or February, and for that they work and save throughout the year. Hence, travelling now is unrealistic. The SIR, undertaken ahead of Assembly elections expected in November, has triggered confusion among workers who say they are determined to remain on the rolls but do not know how to comply. To SIR, with love? Supreme Court's Bihar voter roll verdict and the battle for Democracy Workers say they repeatedly linked the voter list to ration access in their villages. If our name is missing there, the dealer asks questions. We work in dire situations only for food and minimum wages, Mahesh, a worker from Darbhanga said. Another construction worker, Zakhir from Madhubani, said that going now means two weeks without wages. No contractor will give leave. Workers in Bengaluru travel back to Bihar via a combination of trains, and sometimes they take a bus to Howrah in Kolkata and from there, a Bihar-bound train. This takes over 50 hours and costs them their one days income - Rs 450-500. Here we all are, illiterate or semi-literate and reliant on daily wages, and time spent on applications means an immediate loss of income. If we knew how to read or write, we would not have been here, Duggu, a worker from Samastipur said. Many workers preferred the older practice of accepting Aadhaar or existing voter IDs to confirm entries. Workers pointed out that those most at risk are daily-wage earners, often from Dalits and Muslims and demand that the government must tell them what to do.
