Fire Breaks Out at Kolkatas Sealdah Station Food Stall, Passengers Panic
Kolkata, August 31: A fire erupted at a food stall in the bustling Sealdah Station area in central Kolkata on Monday, causing chaos among passengers. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties from this incident. The fire started around 9:20 AM, coinciding with a heavy influx of commuters heading to their offices and workplaces, ... Read more Fire Breaks Out at Kolkatas Sealdah Station Food Stall, Passengers Panic
Gold and silver prices today, 31 August: 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.
Gold prices declined more than 4% over the past week but remained 50.7% higher over a year. Check 24K and 22K gold rates across Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and other cities.
Oil prices ended lower last week as traders weighed stalled US-Iran diplomatic efforts against the resumption of some crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
9 UDP MLAs split between Guwahati and Kolkata; Delhi meet with Shah, Nabin next
SHILLONG/NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI, Aug 30: The simmering revolt in the UDP has moved from only a whisper in Shillong towards a more definite direction, with a round of talks in Guwahati on Sunday, followed by final parleys in the national capital within the next 48 hours. Multiple sources confirmed to The Shillong Times that five of []
Woman Arrested Near India-Nepal Border with 50 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar
Kolkata, August 31: Armed Border Force (SSB) personnel arrested a 48-year-old woman near the India-Nepal border in Bihar on Sunday, seizing 50 grams of suspected brown sugar from her possession. A senior SSB officer stated that the operation was conducted based on specific intelligence received around 10 AM from the Galgaliya police station. The 41st ... Read more Woman Arrested Near India-Nepal Border with 50 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar
Tenants lock up cops after tiff with property owners, 4 arrested
Gang of 30 vandalises Dum Dum hotel, threatens manager, attacks staff & guests
Police look for teacher missing for 3 days
TMC Leader Rajib Ghoshal Arrested for Job Fraud in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 31: Another leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been arrested in West Bengals Bankura district on charges of fraud. Police announced the arrest on Sunday. Rajib Ghoshal was apprehended late Saturday night in Kolkata for allegedly cheating people out of millions of rupees under the pretense of securing jobs. He is considered ... Read more TMC Leader Rajib Ghoshal Arrested for Job Fraud in West Bengal
Free School Street Hotel Had No Valid Fire Safety Cert: FIR
Kumartuli Artisans Fight Rain, Clay And Labour Hurdles Ahead Of Pujas
Kol Gets 19% Surplus Rain This Month, Seasonal Excess 10% So Far, Says Met
Rasam, Malabari biryani & Appam and Ishtu: The South's spice & tang leave Kolkata wanting more
How this street snack landed up at the chefs table
Arambag tourists video reassures worried kin
Last route with 2-door buses shifts to 1 door
Docs extract 6-inch plastic strip from 59-year-old womans arm
Nepal disaster sounds warning for Darj & Eastern Himalayas on cascading quake-flood risks
Basirhat couple back home after Nepal nightmare
Last resort: Kin seek cell location, write to China
Relieved to be back but worried about colleague, others stuck there
Cops, CID, jail start probe after equipment seizure in Aftab Ansari cell
Major Drug Bust at Howrah Station: 22.64 kg of Cannabis Seized, One Arrested
Kolkata, August 30: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a raid at Howrah Station on Sunday, leading to the arrest of an individual with 22.64 kilograms of cannabis. This operation is part of the central governments Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan aimed at combating drug trafficking, executed by Eastern Railway (ER). A senior official reported, Following ... Read more Major Drug Bust at Howrah Station: 22.64 kg of Cannabis Seized, One Arrested
Row over NRS patients wrong surgery claim
My political ideology should not hurt others sentiments, says JU VC
JU VC Chiranjib Bhattacharjee fielded a few questions from TOI on recent campus developments
Campus vandalism: JU probe panel issues public notice seeking evidence
Woman nabbed with 50 grams of brown sugar near India-Nepal border
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) Troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) apprehended a 48-year-old woman close to the India-Nepal border in Bihars Gaya district and seized 50 grams of suspected brown sugar from her on Sunday. Upon receipt of specific information from the Galgaliya Police Station in Bihar around 10 a.m., a joint operation was []
KP summons Derek over Camac Street confrontation
If even 2% people think BJP is a replica of TMC, 90% voters will shift: RSS mag sounds caution
AI image row ends in gunfire: N Kol goon shoots bro-in-law at point-blank range
Jhargram student rape sparks protests, accused auto driver in cop net
PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat, Sukanta Majumdar Expresses Gratitude
Kolkata, August 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the legendary actor Uttam Kumar during the Mann Ki Baat program, prompting a heartfelt response from Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. He expressed that PM Modi deeply considers the sentiments of West Bengal. In a conversation with reporters, Majumdar stated, During the Mann Ki Baat program, the Prime ... Read more PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat, Sukanta Majumdar Expresses Gratitude
PM pays tribute to Mahanayak Uttam, CM calls it matter of pride
WBJEEB Eases Counseling Restrictions Amid Student and Teacher Protests
Kolkata, August 30: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) announced significant relaxations in counseling rules for B.Tech admissions on Sunday, following protests from students and teachers. Previously, WBJEEB had barred students who had already secured admission through the centralized counseling process from participating in the decentralized counseling system. The board clarified that B.Tech ... Read more WBJEEB Eases Counseling Restrictions Amid Student and Teacher Protests
Congress Condemns Destruction of Nehru Statue in Durgapur, Threatens Protest
Kolkata, August 30: The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) condemned the destruction of a statue of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Durgapur, located in the Paschim Bardhaman district, on Sunday. They demanded its reinstatement within 24 hours. The district Congress leadership accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of vandalizing the statue and discarding ... Read more Congress Condemns Destruction of Nehru Statue in Durgapur, Threatens Protest
At 70, this Kolkata woman works in homes to care for her visually impaired children
At this Kolkata woman works in homes to care for her visually impaired children
Dinner, drinks & dance. No hashtag required
Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases
A Parliamentary panel has suggested establishing dedicated benches or verticals for insolvency cases at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to expedite disposal of such matters as well as ensure that the tribunal gives equal attention for cases under the companies law. Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi bench, NCLT has benches in Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, and Mumbai. The recommendations are part of a report prepared by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. The report on 'Review of Functioning of Tribunal System in the Country' was tabled in Parliament earlier this month. The panel said steadily expanding insolvency jurisdiction of the tribunal should not dilute its equally important responsibilities under the Companies Act, 2013, including matters relating to mergers and amalgamations, corporate governance, and protection of
Gunfire Erupts in Kolkata, One Injured as Police Hunt for Suspects
Kolkata, August 30: A shooting incident in the North Port area of Kolkata has caused widespread panic. One individual has been injured and was promptly taken to the hospital. Currently, his condition is reported as stable. Police officials reported that the incident occurred shortly after midnight. The injured man has been identified as Santosh Chaudhary, ... Read more Gunfire Erupts in Kolkata, One Injured as Police Hunt for Suspects
IndiGo pilot recites sher before Kolkata landing, gives passengers a poetic surprise
IndiGo pilot recites sher before Kolkata landing gives passengers a poetic surprise
Kolkata Police Files FIR Against Former CM and TMC Student Wing Over High Court Violations
Abhishek Banerjee Served Notice Over Scuffle During Billboard Removal
Kolkata Police Ask TMC Leader To Appear At Shakespeare Sarani Station As Probe Into Camac Street Clash Continues
Abhishek Banerjee summoned by Kolkata Police over Camac Street scuffle
Kolkata police served a notice on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee regarding a recent scuffle. He has been asked to appear at the police station on Tuesday noon. Three FIRs were registered, naming Banerjee as an accused in two of them. Private guards and supporters clashed with officials over an unauthorized billboard removal. Fourteen individuals have been arrested as the investigation continues.
Kolkata Launches Special Campaign to Combat Dengue Outbreak
Kolkata, August 30: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Metro Railway have initiated a special campaign aimed at eradicating dengue from the city. This joint effort commenced on Saturday in the Esplanade Metro Station area and will continue until September 3. KMC Administrator Smita Pandey and the Principal Chief Medical Officer (PCMO) of Metro Railway ... Read more Kolkata Launches Special Campaign to Combat Dengue Outbreak
Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Two-Month-Old Baby in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 30: A woman in West Bengal was arrested while attempting to sell her two-month-old baby. The incident was thwarted by vigilant personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The woman claimed the child was her own. The transaction was set to take place at a bus stand near the India-Nepal border in Bihar ... Read more Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Two-Month-Old Baby in West Bengal
JU whitewashes graffiti on campus after CM ultimatum
Basirhat home set to welcome back couple who cheated death
Abhishek Banerjee Summoned By Kolkata Police Over Illegal Billboards Row
The notice, delivered at Abhishek Banerjee's residence on Kalighat Road, directed him to appear at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station on September 1 at 12 noon.
Smartphones, router, storage devices seized from Aftab Ansaris cell at Presidency Correctional Home
Departed, not arrived: Hopes fade for 37 others from Bengal in Nepal
Biker killed in Thakurpukur accident
City may receive sporadic showers on Mon, Tues: Met
Indian Football Team to Face Panama and Other Giants, Sunil Chhetri Expresses Mixed Emotions
Kolkata, August 30: The Indian senior mens football team is set to host a friendly match against Panama during the FIFA mens international match window. Following this encounter, the Indian team will also face Uruguay, Brazil, and New Zealand this year. Former captain Sunil Chhetri is thrilled about these matches but feels a tinge of ... Read more Indian Football Team to Face Panama and Other Giants, Sunil Chhetri Expresses Mixed Emotions
Turned into a tinderbox: Deadly fire at Kolkatas Florence Mansion
In the span of a week 18 people lost their lives in two hotel fires in West Bengal, one in Kolkata, another in Tarapith. The fires exposed the gaps in the States firefighting infrastructure, a lack of regulation, perpetuation of corruption, and societys divide between the haves and have-nots, reports Senjuti Sengupta
Litter fine, night parking fee, plastic ban from Sept 1
Kolkata Police Summons Abhishek Banerjee Over Illegal Hoarding Controversy
Kolkata, August 29: Kolkata Police have issued a summons to Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and MP from Diamond Harbour, regarding the removal of illegal hoardings. The notice was delivered to his residence on Kalighat Road on Saturday night, requiring him to appear at the Shakespeare Sarani police station ... Read more Kolkata Police Summons Abhishek Banerjee Over Illegal Hoarding Controversy
Tragedy beyond scale, say tour group staffers back home
Auto driver held as RBU student jumps off to escape molestation
Trapped In Elevator, 9 Saved At Liluah Rly Stn
Kolkata Police Suspend Officers Over Extortion Allegations
Kolkata, August 29: In a significant move, the Kolkata Police have suspended two officers and removed a civic volunteer following allegations of extortion involving commercial vehicles in the South 24 Parganas district. The allegations surfaced after reports indicated that vehicles were being stopped in the Ghatakpukur Chowmatha area, where money was forcibly collected. An investigation ... Read more Kolkata Police Suspend Officers Over Extortion Allegations
Little-known general maintenance section tasked with removing graffiti
State to promote religious-heritage tourism along riverbank, link Babughat with Mayapur
Jadavpur University Removes Graffiti Amid Stunned Silence
FIR against Mamata Banerjee for 'violating' HC order
Kolkata Police have registered a suo motu FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) organisers. The FIR alleges violation of Calcutta High Court conditions for a TMCP foundation day event, including breaching barricades, jostling with police, and disrupting traffic. The court had set conditions for attendance and maintaining law and order.
Custodial interrogation of Mamata Banerjee necessary in RG Kar case: Bengal Minister
Custodial interrogation of Mamata Banerjee necessary in RG Kar case: Bengal Minister Kolkata: West Bengal Minister for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Agnimitra Paul on Saturday evening called for custodial interrogation of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in connection with the conspiracies behind the rape and murder of a junior doctor at staterun R.G. Kar [] The post Custodial interrogation of Mamata Banerjee necessary in RG Kar case: Bengal Minister appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mamata Banerjee booked: FIR filed over TMCP event in Kolkata
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.
Ex-mantris death painful, but corruption crackdown will go on: Suvendu
BJP acts against neta for locking up Entally PS
Online licence renewals sans check turn residential bldgs into hotels
Gamer grandson, friend murder bizman in Malda after he rejects demand for cash
CM announces tourist lodge, Rs 5cr for Tarapith festival
Bengal: GRSE gets orders for two more hybrid ferries, Bailey Bridges
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) The West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDCL) placed an order with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the construction of two more hybrid dieselelectric ferries and two Bailey bridges on Saturday. GRSE is already building 13 hybrid ferries for the West Bengal government, which will replace the old, []
Bengal: Police suspend two police officers, remove civic volunteer over extortion charges
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) Kolkata Police have taken strict action against two police officers and a civic volunteer following allegations of extorting money from goods vehicles in South 24 Parganas district. There were allegations of forcibly collecting money by stopping vehicles in the Ghatakpukur Chowmatha area. The investigation revealed the involvement of a sergeant, a []
Owner asks TMC to vacate Camac Street office
Genrobotics signs MoU with Territorial Army for robotics research, training
Robotics company Genrobotics has signed a MoU with the Territorial Army (TA) to collaborate on robotics research, technology evaluation, training and capability development, the company said on Saturday. The MoU was signed at the recent KYTA & TA 2.0 Symposium in Kolkata and covers cooperation in hazardous environment robotics, disaster response and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), confined-space operations, critical infrastructure inspection, engineer support, AI-enabled inspection and remote sensing, and indigenous research and development. The partnership will also include technology demonstrations, user trials and specialist training, it said in a statement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on behalf of the Territorial Army by Maj Gen SS Patil, and on behalf of Genrobotics by its CEO and co-founder Vimal Govind M K. The signing took place alongside the TA 2.0 Symposium, where Vimal Govind also participated in panel discussions on leveraging ..
Mamata Banerjee Faces FIR After TMCP Rally Sparks Clash Over High Court Order
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been charged in an FIR after her party's Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) was accused of not following the Calcutta High Court's orders for its foundation day rally in Kolkata. The FIR was
Deocha-Pachami roadmap by end of Sept, says CM
Buxa ready for pilot tiger release, but prey recovery, village relocation key to long-term success
Cops lodge suo motu FIR against Didi over HC order violation
Terrorist Aftab Ansari Found with Smartphones and Cash in Kolkata Jail
Kolkata, August 29: A significant security breach has occurred at Kolkatas Presidency Jail, where notorious terrorist Aftab Ansari, the prime accused in the American Center attack, was found with prohibited electronic items. During a surprise raid by jail authorities, three smartphones, including an iPhone, a Wi-Fi device, a pen drive, and 31,000 in cash were ... Read more Terrorist Aftab Ansari Found with Smartphones and Cash in Kolkata Jail
Aftab Ansari cell raid: Smartphones, Wi-Fi routers and cash seized in Kolkata jail
Jail authorities have seized several electronic communication devices and cash from the cell of Aftab Ansari, the convicted mastermind of the 2002 American Centre attack, during a surprise raid at Kolkatas Presidency Correctional Home, police said on Saturday. The items were recovered during a search operation on August 23. A case was subsequently registered on [] The post Aftab Ansari cell raid: Smartphones, Wi-Fi routers and cash seized in Kolkata jail appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Durga Puja is West Bengals Identity, No Guidance Needed from BJP: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Kolkata, August 29: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury shared his views with reporters on various issues on Saturday. He emphasized that Durga Puja is integral to West Bengals identity, and there can be no compromise on this matter. He noted that while the ritual involves animal sacrifice, it is unfortunate that the BJP is attempting ... Read more Durga Puja is West Bengals Identity, No Guidance Needed from BJP: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Mamata Banerjee booked over alleged violation of Calcutta HC order at TMCP rally
Kolkata Police has registered a suo motu case against former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating conditions laid down by the Calcutta high court for a Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) rally in Kolkata. The case was registered at Hastings Police Station following the TMCP foundation day programme [] The post Mamata Banerjee booked over alleged violation of Calcutta HC order at TMCP rally appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Kolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | Watch
Mamata Banerjee is facing a police case after Kolkata Police filed a suo motu FIR alleging violation of Calcutta High Court conditions during the TMCP foundation day rally. The court had allowed the August 28 event on Cathedral Road but directed organisers to keep one flank open and follow a specified time limit. Police allege both conditions were breached. At the rally, Mamata launched a fierce attack on the BJP, police, SIR and eviction drives, while vowing to continue taking her political fight to the streets. Watch
Foreign BFSI firms drive GCC office leasing to record 7.32 mn sq ft: Report
Demand for office space to set up global capability centres (GCCs) in India is driven by foreign banking, financial services and insurance firms, as their gross leasing touched a record 7.32 million sq ft in the January-June period, according to Knight Frank. Interestingly, leasing by foreign IT-ITeS companies to set up GCCs fell 28 per cent to 4.13 million sq ft in the first six months of this year from 5.71 million sq ft in the year-ago period. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India noted that foreign banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) firms leased 7.32 million sq ft of office space during the first half of this year to set up GCCs across eight major Indian cities, a 70 per cent rise from 4.31 million sq ft a year ago. The eight cities are -- Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. During January-June 2026, the BFSI sector contributed 36 per cent of the overall leasing of 20.6 million sq ft for GCCs across the leading eight
After CM Adhikaris instruction, Kolkata Police register suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: Following the instruction from West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari earlier in the day, the Kolkata Police on Saturday registered a suo motu FIR against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violation of a Calcutta High Court order at the foundation [] The post After CM Adhikaris instruction, Kolkata Police register suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
