Teen slashes classmate in south Kolkata school, victim stable after surgery
SIR tribunal judges refuse to log into new portal with Aadhaar, flag tweak in docu norm
In El Nino year, Kol logs 28% surplus monsoon rain
25 objections to draft KMC reserved wards, hearing on Saturday
10 accounts get 2.4cr in 2 days, cops suspect laundering racket
Howrah Division: RPF Rescues Over 800 Kids In 8 Months
Dhakuria school takes off Mao, Lenin photos
JU Commission To Probe Recruitment Irregularities
Voter appeals pile up amid ERO vacancies, procedural confusion
NCPI wants Bharat Ratna for Gyanesh Kumar
Yellow jerseys, blue hearts: Fans face happy dilemma as Kol waits for Brazil showdown
Attendance marks to bring truant students back to classrooms: Calcutta University college principals
SIT Visits SRFTI, Collects CCTV Footage, Records Statements
Boy, 15, Attacked With Sharp Object, Left Bleeding In Top Kolkata School
The attack occurred in front of a teacher in the classroom, South Point School said in a statement.
Support Pours In For SRFTI Students; BJP Seeks Audit
Calcutta High Court bars club from holding Durga Puja at residential building
Haridevpur Durga Puja back on track after meeting with BJP MLA
Special drive to enrol left-out voters
Parking on flyover, diversions: Puja traffic rejig in Behala zone
Newlywed found dead, hubby arrested
No VIP pass culture: New Durga Puja body set up with 780 clubs in city and abroad
Mysterious Death of Woman in Kolkata Sparks Investigation; Husband Arrested
A womans mysterious death in Kolkata leads to her husbands arrest as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Mysterious Death of Woman in Kolkata Sparks Investigation; Husband Arrested
Raphinha ruled out of India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata, returns to Barcelona after Australia leg
Brazil forward Raphinha has been ruled out of the blockbuster FIFA friendly against India , which will be played on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He has suffered a minor thigh injury during Brazils 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday and since then, the player has been released by Brazil and has returned to Barcelona.
Centre approves Rs 1,175 crore Teesta bridge project in Darjeeling
APCR West Bengal Chapter Seeks Restoration of Voters Excluded During SIR
KOLKATA: The West Bengal Chapter of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) submitted representations to the District Magistrates across the state on September 24, raising concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The representations were submitted simultaneously in districts across West Bengal, with copies also sent to the Chief [] The post APCR West Bengal Chapter Seeks Restoration of Voters Excluded During SIR first appeared on .
Class 9 student hospitalised in stabbing attack by classmate at Kolkata's school
A Class 9 student of Kolkata's South Point School was admitted at Ruby Gen Hospital with a stabbing injury. The victim was allegedly attacked by his classmate in the class with a sharp object in front of teachers and students.The teacher immediately took the injured student to the school infirmary, where nurses administered first aid, then he was admitted to Ruby General Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.School officials are also closely monitoring the student's physical condition and have assured the family of all possible assistance.
West Bengal SIR tribunal Judge submits resignation letter, cites long commute
It is difficult to continue under such circumstances, Justice (Retd.) Indrajit Chatterjee, head of the SIR tribunal number 11 dealing with deletions of names from Murshidabad district, says he travels 70-80 km for three-four hours every day
Reliance team meets Bengal govt, discusses investment areas
Puja pass scam: ED quizzes former minister Indranil for 10 hours
Cong MP stopped as CP, ABVP clash at Malda College gate
Uruguay Lands For India Friendly
Two-time world champions Uruguay have arrived in Kolkata for their FIFA International Friendly against India on October 6, setting the stage for a week of exciting international football that also features a match between India and five-time world champions Brazil.
Bengal minister seeks industry support to set up skill university
Rebel TMC leader Anubrata Mondal heckled, party office vandalised in Birbhum
Education-skills integration vital to professionalise jewellery industry: Experts
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) Industry leaders on Wednesday stressed the need to integrate formal education with skill-based training to ensure the long-term growth of India's jewellery sector and preserve its rich tradition of craftsmanship. Speaking on the sidelines of an industry event here, experts said artisans remain the backbone of the jewellery industry, but attracting younger generations to the profession has become an increasing challenge. They argued that linking jewellery-making skills with recognised academic qualifications and certifications could make the sector more appealing to students and young professionals. Vinod Bamalwa, Director of Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons and Chairman of the National Expert Committee on Jewellery and Lifestyle at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), said the industry is facing a shortage of young artisans as fewer people are choosing jewellery craftsmanship as a career. According to him, one of the key reasons is the lack of formal recognition of jewellery-making as a structured vocational education pathway. He said that integrating technical skills with degree and certification programmes could help elevate the profession's status and attract more talent to the sector. Bamalwa noted that efforts are underway to introduce jewellery manufacturing and related technical subjects to students at the school level, with industry participation playing a key role in designing and supporting such programmes. He said the industry has expressed its willingness to cooperate with the government to build a stronger talent pipeline. Subhankar Sen, Co-Chairman of the ICC National Expert Committee on Jewellery and Lifestyle and Managing Director and CEO of Senco Gold & Diamonds, said West Bengal has long been a hub of jewellery craftsmanship, with artisans from the state contributing significantly to jewellery centres across the country, including Mumbai, Surat and southern India. Sen pointed out that jewellery education extends far beyond the art of making ornaments and encompasses areas such as metallurgy, marketing, sales techniques and product management. Introducing such subjects at school and college levels, he said, could open up employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people. He emphasised that combining education with practical skill development is essential if the jewellery sector is to evolve into a more organised and professionally managed industry.
Nandigram bypoll: Suvendu predicts unimaginable victory margin
Congress fumes as Nandigram cops detain Matua face, activist
After Lionel Messi Visit Chaos, Brazil Deploys Special Security Delegation Before India Game
In a historic move, the Brazil national football team, one of the best sides in the world, will face India in Kolkata on October 3.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sept 30 (IANS) The AATS of Delhi Police's Dwarka District has busted an illegal international call centre operating from Vipin Garden, Uttam Nagar, and arrested five persons for targeting foreign nationals by impersonating Amazon and Apple technical support executives. Acting on specific intelligence, a team led by Inspector Manish Yadav, AATS Dwarka, under the supervision of ACP/Operations Subhash Malik, conducted discreet surveillance and technical verification of the suspected call centre. A raid was subsequently conducted during the intervening night of September 28 and 29, during which five persons were found involved in cyber fraud targeting foreign nationals. The operation was carried out following directions from DCP, Dwarka, Kushal Pal Singh, as part of a special drive against illegal call centres involved in fraudulent activities. A dedicated team comprising SIs Dhananjay Kumar and Jitender Singh, ASI Dev Kumar, Head Constables Inder Singh, Sandeep, Sonu, Manish, Manoj, Pradeep, and woman Head Constable Mamta was constituted to identify such establishments, ascertain their modus operandi and apprehend those involved. According to police, the accused contacted foreign nationals through VoIP applications, including MicroSIP, X-Lite and Google Voice, while posing as Amazon and Apple technical support executives. After gaining the victims' confidence, they induced them to install AnyDesk and other remote-access software and subsequently deceived them into making payments or divulging sensitive financial information. Police said 10 laptops, four mobile phones, two Wi-Fi routers, headsets and other calling accessories were recovered from the premises. Digital evidence, including Google Voice, MicroSIP, X-Lite and AnyDesk applications, international contact databases, call scripts, login credentials and other incriminating data, was also recovered. The accused have been identified as Simranjeet, 33, a resident of Ludhiana; Mark Martin, 47, of Gurugram; Elton John Salters, 43, of Kolkata; Abhishek S Abraham, 30, of Mehrauli, Delhi; and Anita, 34, of Kendrapara, Odisha. Police said Simranjeet worked as a call-centre operator and managed operational infrastructure, including allocating user IDs, passwords and other login credentials. Martin handled overseas calls and persuaded foreign victims by posing as a technical support executive. Salters operated multiple systems and communicated with foreign nationals through VoIP applications and had previously been involved in similar activities, Abraham allegedly worked as a call-centre agent involved in cyber fraud operations, while Anita allegedly worked as a caller and used a dedicated laptop to contact foreign nationals under fictitious identities. Of the five persons apprehended, one woman has been served a notice. A case has been registered under FIR No. 259/2026 dated September 29, under Sections 318(4), 319(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act at Mohan Garden Police Station. Further investigation is underway.
Bengal: Humayun Kabir moves HRC against police action on party workers
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) Chairman and Nowda MLA Humayun Kabir on Wednesday approached the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (HRC) with a complaint that the police were illegally arresting his party leaders and workers. The police had not responded to the allegations at the time of filing this report. Humayun Kabir, along with several party workers and their families, appeared at the Human Rights Commission's office on Wednesday. He alleged that the police were harassing his party leaders and workers ahead of the by-election in Rejinagar in Murshidabad district. He mainly complained to the Human Rights Commission against the police of the Beldanga, Nowda and Shaktinagar police stations. In the words of the AJUP Chairman, My party workers and supporters are being harassed unilaterally. Their houses are being raided. He further said that not only his party, but also common people of Murshidabad had raised their voices against such police raids. We want the Human Rights Commission to take note of the matter and intervene, he added. The by-elections in the Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly constituencies will be held on October 6. Humayun Kabir alleged that the ruling party was trying to capture the Rejinagar seat by any means and was using various illegal methods to do so. Earlier, Humayun Kabir wrote a letter to the Election Commission, alleging police excesses and harassment of party workers. In his letter to the Commission, Humayun Kabir alleged that the Superintendent of Police of the Berhampore Police District was trying to influence the election directly. On September 24, Humayun Kabir staged a sit-in protest outside the Rejinagar police station, alleging that the police were arresting his party leaders and workers in a bid to stop them from campaigning for the by-election. Humayun Kabir had won the 2026 Assembly elections from both the Rejinagar and Nowda constituencies. He later relinquished the Rejinagar constituency. The by-election is being held there, in which he has fielded his son. Humayun Kabir alleged that his party was not being allowed to campaign and that the police were working for the ruling party in the state.
Purber Akash: Operatives used encrypted Telegram channel for terror activities, finds NIA
Released on bail, Congress candidate steps up campaign for Nandigram bypoll
Milan Pradhan says the police pressured him to withdraw his candidacy after they picked him up from a hotel on September 18.
Inherited family gold? How to prove ownership and source of jewellery to Income Tax Department
The Kolkata Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of the assessee in a case, underscoring the importance of supporting claims about inherited jewellery with credible and consistent evidence.
HC dismisses ISF plea over Envelope symbol for Nandigram bypoll
The pioneer arrives: Boar-loving 3-year-old tigress comes to Buxa
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 'misuse' case: ED conducts searches at several locations in Kolkata
Twelve premises located in Kolkata were covered as part of the searches conducted under the anti-money laundering law, ED officials said
IIBX plans to bring bullion to Bengals doorstep with Kolkata vault by Diwali
IIBX will open its own bullion vault in Kolkata by Diwali, enabling West Bengal jewellers to take local delivery instead of sourcing bullion from Chennai or GIFT City. The move is expected to cut logistics costs and delivery times, as the industry navigates high gold prices, falling volumes and export growth opportunities.
DDK Kolkata Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Archive Assistant, Video Assistant and More Posts
Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata (DDK Kolkata), Prasar Bharati has announced empanelment opportunities across 9 categories under Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive includes Archive Assistant, Post Production Assistant (Graphics), Post Production Assistant (Editing), Video Assistant, Social Media Editor, C. G. Operator, Resource Person (Programme), Resource Person (Lighting Assistant), and Broadcast Assistant (Commercial). The online application process will be conducted through the Google Form up to 16 October 2026 through the official website of Prasar Bharati. Eligible candidates should review the detailed notification before submitting their applications.
Nandigram bypoll Congress candidate walks out of jail
Kolkata: Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan was on Wednesday, September 30, released from jail, a day after the Calcutta High Court granted him interim bail in six criminal cases lodged in 2007, a police officer said. Pradhan, who was received by a large number of party workers outside the Haldia jail, said he would 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 .
Bengal: Bajrang Dal attacks prayer meet, assaults Christians
Kolkata: Organisers of a Christian prayer meeting have alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bajrang Dal workers disrupted their Sunday gathering on September 27 in West Bengals Bardhaman district. The Hindutva workers reportedly entered the venue, accusing the organisers of forced religious conversion while the prayer was underway at Lok Gopal Bhavan in 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 .
Kolkata intern doctor slammed for sharing photo of woman getting stitches after delivery
Bengal tops child marriage, underage motherhood concerns, Adhikari vows zero tolerance
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday expressed concern over the high incidence of child marriage and underage motherhood in the state, asserting that his government is committed to eliminating the menace. West Bengal is competing with Jammu and Kashmir for the top position in two areas. The first is the number of girls getting married before they attain the age of 18, and the second is the number of girls becoming pregnant and mothers before turning 18. This trend is deeply concerning. The state must be completely freed from this social evil, and our government is determined to achieve this at any cost, the Chief Minister said. He was addressing a function on Wednesday afternoon to mark the 2027th birth anniversary, according to the Bengali calendar, of iconic educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. The function was organised at Bissingha village in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, the birthplace of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Earlier this month, the Chief Minister had announced that, henceforth, husbands would be booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, in cases where their wives become mothers before attaining the age of 18. Following his announcement, the state police have already begun taking action against family members of minors who become pregnant or mothers before attaining the age of 18. Reiterating the warning on Wednesday, Adhikari said the state administration would adopt a zero tolerance approach towards preventing child marriages and minors from becoming mothers before attaining the age of 18. Speaking on the occasion, he also criticised the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, particularly over the alleged practice of making state-run libraries keep books authored by Banerjee. I will ask the authorities of the libraries in the state to stop keeping those books and instead keep books written by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar there, the CM said. The Chief Minister also said that because of the flawed policies of the previous state government, West Bengal had been lagging behind other states in two crucial areas of education and health. We have to improve the situation at any cost, and the new government is determined to take all necessary steps to achieve this, Adhikari added.
Three-year-old Bihar tigress airlifted to Bengal, release in Buxa on Oct 2
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) A three-year-old tigress from Bihars Valmiki Tiger Reserve was airlifted to Hasimara Air Force Station in north Bengal on Wednesday morning as part of an ambitious effort to restore the tiger population in Buxa Tiger Reserve in the state. The tigress, captured after a week-long search operation, was flown from Gorakhpur airport in a specially designed cage with full medical support. An Indian Air Force helicopter carried the animal to Hasimara, where it landed at around 4:45 am. Forest department officials said a team of nearly 70 tiger rescue personnel had been searching for the tigress in Valmiki Tiger Reserve for several days despite difficult weather conditions. She was finally tranquilised with sleeper darts before dusk on Tuesday. After the capture, the tigress underwent health checks before being transported by road from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihars Champaran district to Gorakhpur airport, around 125 km away. Following the airlift, two wildlife veterinarians and tiger experts examined her physical parameters for more than an hour at Hasimara. The tigress was then transported by road to Buxa Tiger Reserve, about 37 km from Hasimara. Security arrangements were strengthened along the route, with additional police personnel deployed to ensure a smooth transfer. The animal entered Buxa through the Rajabhatkhawa gate at around 6:45 pm and was taken to a special forest department facility at 25 Miles. She will remain there temporarily before being moved to a 2.2-hectare natural enclosure. Officials said the tigress will be released into the natural enclosure on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav are scheduled to attend the release programme. The relocation is part of a broader initiative to revive the tiger population in Buxa. The reserve has been preparing for the reintroduction programme, with forest authorities making arrangements for the animals acclimatisation and monitoring after its release. The movement of the tigress involved coordination among forest, wildlife and defence authorities.
Todays Gold Rate in India September 30: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on September 30
Man held for posing as DSP in Kolkata, trying to extort Rs 5 lakh from youth
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) The Kolkata Police arrested a man on charges of posing as a senior police officer and attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a young man by threatening to make his personal information public, an officer said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Rahul Roy, was arrested following a complaint lodged at Kalighat police station in south Kolkata. Both Roy and the complainant are residents of the Kalighat area and were known to each other, the police said. According to the police, Roy allegedly introduced himself as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the state police and showed a fake police identity card to convince people of his credentials. The complainant, who had recently faced some personal problems, shared details of the matter with Roy after trusting him. The police, quoting the complaint, said that the accused subsequently began blackmailing the complainant. Roy and his associates allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh, threatening to circulate the confidential information shared by the complainant on social media if he failed to pay the money. Fearing that the information would be made public, the complainant allegedly paid Rs 10,000 on September 27 and another Rs 2,000 on September 28. However, the demands continued, and he remained under pressure to pay the remaining amount, the police said. The complainant subsequently became suspicious of the accused and made inquiries about Roy's identity. He allegedly discovered that Roy was not a police officer and that the identity card he had displayed was fake. The complainant then approached Kalighat police and lodged a complaint. The police immediately conducted a search and arrested Roy in the early hours of Wednesday. A case has been filed against the man under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He has been arrested. The matter is under investigation, a senior Kolkata Police officer said. The police are also investigating how Roy obtained the fake police identity card and whether other people were involved in the alleged extortion attempt. Investigators are examining the role of Roy's associates and the circumstances in which the fake credentials were prepared.
After Calcutta HC order, Congresss Nandigram nominee to be out on bail for bypoll
Calcutta HC dismisses AISF plea to restore 'envelope' symbol
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the All India Secular Front (AISF) to restore the party's envelope symbol, dealing a setback ahead of the upcoming bypolls in the state. Justice Krishna Rao had reserved the judgment after hearing the matter on September 28. In his judgment, Justice Rao observed that the court did not intend to interfere in the forthcoming bypolls in two assembly constituencies in West Bengal scheduled for next month and hence declined to grant relief to the petitioner. Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district are going for bypolls on October 6, and the counting will be on October 9. AISF had fielded a candidate from Nandigram. AISF legislator Nawsad Siddique, the partys lone representative in the West Bengal Assembly, challenged the ECIs decision, arguing that he had successfully contested and won the Bhangar Assembly seat in both 2021 and 2026 on the envelope symbol and that there was no justification for its withdrawal. Earlier this month, the Election Commission of India (ECI) allotted the envelope symbol to the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction of Trinamool Congress, which was also allotted the name Democratic Trinamool Congress. AISF has been allotted the almirah symbol this time. Siddique approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the decision. He contended that there was no reason for withdrawal of the envelope symbol when he contested and got elected on that symbol from the Bhangar Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district twice, first in 2021 and then in 2026. On the other hand, the ECI counsel gave a counterargument that envelope was a free symbol and unrecognised political parties like AISF do not have a permanent right to a specific reserved symbol. Now, with the Calcutta High Court dismissing the petition, AISF has no choice but to contest the Nandigram bypoll on the almirah symbol. During an earlier hearing, Justice Rao had observed that the controversy might have been avoided had the ECI opted to freeze the envelope symbol instead of reallocating it. However, the court ultimately chose not to interfere with the poll process.
New Alipore: Where three generations still find their space
SIT to probe violence at Kolkatas SRFTI, first report on October 1
Violence erupted at the campus of SRFTI on September 27 as member of Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) a right-wing consumer group, who were holding an event inside the campus clashed with students of institute
Special Investigation Team Formed to Probe Violent Clash at Satyajit Ray Institute
A Special Investigation Team has been established to investigate the violent clash at the Satyajit Ray Film Institute in Kolkata. Special Investigation Team Formed to Probe Violent Clash at Satyajit Ray Institute
SIT formed to probe September 27 clashes in Kolkatas SRFTI campus
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the instances of violent clashes that broke out at the campus of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) between members of Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) and other students on September 27, which left several people injured. The six-member team will be headed by the Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) of Kolkata Police, Kunal Agarwal. The SIT members will conduct a thorough investigation into what happened on the SRFTI campus and what prompted the clashes between the students associated with CPI(M)s SFI and ABGP. As per the notification issued by the state Home (police) Department regarding the formation of the SIT to probe the matter, apart from Agarwal, the other five members of the SIT will include Deputy Commissioner (Detective Department of Kolkata Police, Sparsha Nilangi; Deputy Superintendent of the Criminal Investigation Department of West Bengal Police, Koushik Ghosh, Salil Roy, Tusharkanti Ghosh and Hirak Dalpati, the last three being Inspector-ranking officer attached to Kolkata Police. In the notification, it has been further claimed that the SIT was formed on the basis of three separate FIRs registered at Panchasayar Police Station under the East Division of the Kolkata Police, under whose jurisdiction SRFTI comes. Of the three FIRs, one has been filed by the ABGP members and the second by a section of students of SRFTI. The third FIR has been registered suo motu by the police. No one has been detained or arrested so far. The SIT will submit its preliminary report on the matter on October 1. In the notification, the officer heading the SIT has been vested with the authority to seek additional manpower, either from West Bengal Police or the Kolkata Police, for the investigation, if necessary. The violence broke out within the SRFTI campus on Sunday at around 1 p.m, when the ABGP programme was underway there, and a group of activists belonging to the SFI arrived at the venue. SFI activists reportedly questioned the organisers about holding the programme in the auditorium. The organisers accused the SFI activists of tearing down the pictures and banners of Bharat Mata and Swami Vivekananda. However, the SFI activists claimed that the SRFTI management permitted ABGP to hold the programme without informing them. They also accused the organisers of calling them militants and Bangladeshis. They claimed that the SFI members were assaulted for protesting against this. On the other hand, ABGP accused the SFI activists of disrupting their programme without any provocation. They alleged that SFI members raised Azadi slogans. ABGP also claimed that they had permission from the authorities to hold the programme. A large police force, led by the concerned divisional Deputy Commissioner of Police, rushed to the spot after receiving information about the clashes. Tensions escalated further in the presence of the police, with reports of scuffles involving students and event organisers. Some students also accused the police of recording the names and residential details of complainants instead of taking immediate action against those responsible for the violence. They expressed fear of possible harassment and demanded the immediate registration of cases against the accused. A section of students staged a protest around a police vehicle in support of their demands.
After raids, ED summons former Bengal minister in money laundering case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) After conducting a marathon raid and search operation in connection with a money laundering case at the residence of the former West Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen, that lasted for over 16 hours, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now summoned him for questioning in the matter at the central agencys Salt Lake office in the northern outskirts of Kolkata. Sen, a singer-turned-politician, has been asked to be present at the ED office by 11 a.m. on Wednesday. However, the former West Bengal minister has denied all the charges against him and even threatened legal action in the matter for the alleged harassment faced by him and his family members. On Tuesday, different teams of ED officials conducted simultaneous raids and search operations at ten places, including the residence of Sen and his wife, Madhuchhanda Sen, in Kasba, South Kolkata. The other places where the raid and search operations were conducted included the residences of some of Sens relatives and the house of an event manager, Arijit Dasgupta. The main charge in the matter against Sen and his wife is of selling fake passes on the name of Durga Puja tours, using the UNESCO tag. It is initially estimated that around Rs 60 crore was involved, said sources. ED began the investigation into the matter based on a complaint lodged by an individual, Joydeep Mukherjee, a victim of fraud, at the Bowbazar Police Station in June. However, Sen, since the beginning, has denied all the allegations raised against him. To recall, in 2021, Kolkata Durga Puja was recognised by UNESCO. After that, an organisation called 'Mass Art' was formed, which claimed to be UNESCO's official partner. They started promoting Durga Puja. The sale of passes for the Durga Puja parikrama started. But those passes sold at high prices were actually fake. Sens wife, Madhuchhanda, was closely associated with this organisation. Entry passes, or tickets, were sold at high prices by illegally using the UNESCO name and logo in the name of the 'preview show' or puja parikrama of Kolkata's Durga Puja, as per the allegations. The ED alleges that there was corruption of around 60 crore. It is further learnt that passes for about 24 Durga Puja preview shows in Kolkata were sold at high prices. In some cases, the price of these passes ranged from Rs 1,749 to Rs 5,499. The said entity claimed that UNESCO had selected those 24 puja pandals. But so far, no truth has been found, according to sources aware of the development. It is alleged that money has been embezzled in the name of preview show passes. Initial investigation revealed that about 19,000 people registered to receive these passes in 2022; 34,000 registered in 2023; and 61,000 in 2024
Indias petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on September 30, while Brent crude rose 0.65% to $103.26 a barrel in early trade. Markets tracking uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz
Gold and silver prices today, 30 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.
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Kolkata is gearing up for two major friendly matches against Brazil and Uruguay on October 3 and 6. The state government is implementing strict security arrangements to avoid past mismanagement during sporting events. Indranil Khan emphasized that QR-code based digital ticketing will be used, preventing black marketing. Infrastructure upgrades are being made for a World Cup-like experience for fans attending the games.
Kolkata upgrades sports infrastructure before India-Brazil friendly
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DGMA notice to TS Chanakya over cadet
DGMA notice to TS Chanakya over cadets death Kolkata: TS Chanakya, one of the countrys oldest maritime training institutes, was served a show-cause notice by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) on Tuesday over the death of a cadet in May this year. TS Chanakya, a shore-based training institute located in Navi Mumbai, is [] The post DGMA notice to TS Chanakya over cadets death appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Punjab FC aim to top of group against East Bengal
Kolkata, Sep 29: Punjab FC will look to carry the momentum of their emphatic opening victory when they take on East Bengal FC in their final Group II fixture of the IFA Shield 2026-27 at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata on Wednesday. The match, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., will decide the group []
Puja ticket sale scam: ED raids homes of ex-minister Indranil Sen, relatives
Spl KolkataAlam Nagar festival train to run for seven round trips
SIR tribunal judge sends quit letter to CJ, cites poor roads and long commute
Raphinha Injury Sours Brazil's Comeback Win Over Australia
Brazil rallied past Australia 4-2 after Raphinha's halftime injury, with Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr sealing victory before the Selecao travel to Kolkata for Saturday's India friendly.
Computer teachers stage night-long agitation over job
SRFTI campus on edge as students call for indefinite academic boycott
Voices split: Film school fiasco divides local film industry
62-yr-old S Kol man loses Rs 29L in digital-arrest fraud
Man, son harass building caretaker, threaten neighbour
Calcutta High Court glare on cops probing custodial torture
Egg therapy for BJP neta after protest against loud music
More Metro Services In Kolkata On Weekends Ahead Of Durga Puja
KMC executive engineer suspended
KMC Starts Night Drive To Repair Roads Before Oct 10
India Vs Brazil Friendly: Kolkata Gears Up For Big Match At Yuva Bharati Krirangan
India Vs Brazil Friendly: Kolkata Gears Up For Big Match At Yuva Bharati Krirangan
500m Liquor Licence Rule In Place Now, State Issues Circular
Lioness with infection in leg dies at Alipore zoo
Min: Repair roads, pavements, clean manholes before puja
