Silence Observed Across West Bengal Health Centers in Memory of RG Kar Victim
Kolkata, August 9: On Sunday, all government health centers and medical institutions in West Bengal observed a two-minute silence in memory of the RG Kar rape-murder victim. This solemn occasion marked the second anniversary of the tragic incident, during which a candle was lit in tribute to the victim. This is the first time the ... Read more Silence Observed Across West Bengal Health Centers in Memory of RG Kar Victim
India Energy Week moves to Kolkata, to be held from January 28-31 next year
India Energy Week 2027 will be held in Kolkata from January 28-31, marking a shift from Goa, where a Rs 1,000-crore convention centre was built as a permanent venue. The fifth edition will take place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, with preparations reviewed by Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
West Bengal remembers RG Kar rape-murder victim doctor
Kolkata: A two-minute silence was observed on Sunday, August 9, in all government hospitals across West Bengal in memory of the on-duty doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on the second anniversary of her death. The West Bengal Junior Doctors Front, which led extensive protests following 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 .
The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, which led extensive protests following the discovery of the post-graduate trainee doctor's body on August 9, 2024, held a clinic for underprivileged people at Chitpur in north Kolkata
Bengal STF recovers huge cache of arms, ammunition from abandoned ECL quarters
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) Following night-long raids and search operations, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Andal near the steel-cum-industrial township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district. The raids started on Saturday night and continued till early Sunday morning, said officials. []
Bengal BJP empowers district-level observers to ensure better coordination with MPs, MLAs
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to grant additional powers to the partys district-level observers to ensure better coordination between the district committee office-bearers and the MPs and MLAs from the districts concerned. A state committee member said it has often come to notice that []
Can Kolkata's Mughlai Paratha get the revival it deserves?
The recent food news has ignited a fresh passion in the culinary scene. Roman pizza is making a comeback, celebrated for its meticulous preparation and premium ingredients. On the flip side, the Mughlai paratha from Kolkata is grappling with decreasing popularity. However, Satyanarayan Restaurant in Beleghata serves an impeccable version. Enhancing hygiene and presentation could be the key to reviving this classic dish's former glory.
CM Mohan Yadav to flag off four new air routes from Bhopal today
Bhopal, Aug 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will launch four new direct air services for the state at a programme at Raja Bhoj Airport on Sunday, August 9. The new routesBhopal-Rewa, Bhopal-Patna, Rewa-Kolkata and Jabalpur-Kolkatawill be operated by Alliance Air. On the occasion, the Chief Minister will flag off the inaugural Bhopal-Rewa []
Assam govt hails efforts of Indian Army
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) The efforts by the 134 Ecological Task Force (ETF) of the Indian Armys Eastern Command were lauded by the Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday. The Minister visited the ETFs headquarters in the Sonitpur district of the state and acknowledged the afforestation, eco-restoration and soil-water conservation initiatives taken by the []
Prosperous Bengal essential to resurgent Bharat: Samik
5% hike, pay and DA parity with Centre on 7th pay panel radar
Two patients go missing from RG Kar wards
Moderate to heavy rain likely on Thurs, Fri
Eggs debut in new midday meal at state schools
Entry fee, guided tour, boating plans for Lake
Jadavpur University ragging victims father seeks CM meeting on case progress
FIR against Sarsuna BJPman for extortion, assault
Donate Blood, Kol Hospitals Urge Patient Families After Supply Crunch
Assault On Theatre Activist: Cops Identify Attackers
TMC Worker Dies At Hospital, Wife Alleges Assault In Cop Custody
Biker chases, molests woman on app bike on central Kolkata road for an hour
Make E20 fuel optional, demand motorists
8 Calcutta HC addl judges take oath
Health dept will probe RG Kar docs rape-murder: Min
State tells cops to enforce toto ban on highways
Cops to take a new look at cycle curbs in city
New Mkt hawkers play cat-&-mouse with cops
Eastern Railway GM Inspects Sealdah Division, Reviews Safety and Passenger Amenities
Kolkata, August 8: The General Manager of Eastern Railway, Geetika Pandey, conducted an inspection on Saturday of various sections of the Sealdah Division, one of the busiest divisions in Indian Railways. During her visit, she reviewed operational efficiency, safety measures, and passenger amenities. The Sealdah Division serves millions of passengers daily. It operates over 700 ... Read more Eastern Railway GM Inspects Sealdah Division, Reviews Safety and Passenger Amenities
Wildlife officials seize rare snakehead fish consignment at airport
16-year-old ends up in Kolkata's red-light area after fleeing with 'lover', rescued within an hour
Driven by ideology, party workers at times distanced from Gen Z: Samik
Girl, 16, Rescued From Kolkata's Red-Light Area After Being 'Sold' By Lover: Cops
Police have rescued a 16-year-old girl from the city's infamous red-light area of Sonagachi within an hour of receiving a distress call that she had been sold to a person after running away from home with her lover, an officer said on Saturday.
Former TMC Naihati MLA arrested
Twist in harassment case: Never met Swarup Biswas, says woman
Cant wipe out deviations, but BJP wont tolerate discipline: Samik warning to workers
150+ young chefs, one plate of India: Kolkata school hosts Festival of India food fiesta
Photography can inspire wildlife conservation: Ace photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee
Over 300 Jainti families agree to move out for Buxa tiger project
West Bengal govt to hold stakeholders meeting on industrial policy on Aug 11
2 minority NCPI MPs meet CM, raise SIR & loudspeaker issues
High Court Denies Bail to TMC Leader in Surendranath College Fund Embezzlement Case
Kolkata, August 8: In a significant setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and senior lawyer Debashish Bandyopadhyay, the Calcutta High Court has rejected his plea for anticipatory bail in the Surendranath College fund embezzlement case. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh dismissed the application after hearing the arguments. Following the filing of an FIR against him, Bandyopadhyay ... Read more High Court Denies Bail to TMC Leader in Surendranath College Fund Embezzlement Case
Where the Hotel Lobby Becomes a Classroom
Parvinder Bual, K Mohanchandran, Suhel Seth, Anindita Chatterjee others at Taj Hotels-Prabha Khaitan Foundation Prayas MoU signing. Sushmita Sen with young recruits Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 28: At most hotels, the welcome is where hospitality begins. At Taj Bengal this week, it was also where something bigger began a partnership that puts young []
School Headmaster Shot Dead in West Bengal: Investigation Underway
Kolkata, August 8: A school headmaster was shot dead by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in the North Dinajpur district of West Bengal on Saturday. The victim, Nazrul Islam, was attacked while heading to work in the Madaripur area. After being shot, he was rushed to the Islamapur Sub-Divisional Hospital and later transferred to a ... Read more School Headmaster Shot Dead in West Bengal: Investigation Underway
Abhishek Banerjees Personal Assistant Summoned for CID Inquiry After Arrest Stay
Kolkata, August 8: Sumit Roy, the personal assistant of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, finally appeared at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) office in South Kolkata for questioning on Saturday morning. He had been evading authorities for an extended period, with multiple cases and FIRs filed against him. To secure ... Read more Abhishek Banerjees Personal Assistant Summoned for CID Inquiry After Arrest Stay
Bengal school headmaster critically injured in firing by unidentified assailants
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS)A government primary school headmaster was critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire on him in West Bengals North Dinajpur district on Saturday, police officials said. The incident took place in the Madaripur area in Islampur. The injured person has been identified as Nazrul Islam. He is the headmaster of Rajabhim Primary []
LPG Price Today: New rates of LPG cylinders released, check the new prices
LPG Price Today: There has been no cut in the prices of LPG cylinders today on Saturday. Prices remain at the old level. Earlier on August 1, the price of LPG cylinder was reduced by Rs 209 in Kolkata. This reduction was in the price of commercial cylinders. Let us tell you, there was no [] The post LPG Price Today: New rates of LPG cylinders released, check the new prices first appeared on informalnewz .
India to host five-time world champion Brazil in Kolkata friendly
State push for science thesis abstracts in Bengali
Govt to hosps: Ayushman launch Aug 16, be ready
While 12 accusedremainin custody, the victims father asks why others named in the universitys internal probe have not faced prosecution
Road closures, parking ban for Har Ghar Tiranga rally in Kolkata
Plan for statue for Partition victims at Sealdah station
Rally by sacked schoolteachers
Suicide bid disrupts Blue Line operations for 1 hour
FIR against Bansdroni man for Yogi slur
Jam concern as Garia Station Road shuts for 3 months
Kol Theatre Activist Bashed Up After Row Over Religion
Eye on high-rise work resumption, builders start calling back workers to sites
FIR filed after $6,000 stolen from Kolkata scientist-bizmans bag in Mumbai five-star hotel
Bengal Health Dept raises ceiling on trainee reserve doctors
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department on Friday issued a notification increasing the ceiling on the maximum permissible number of doctors that can be kept under the trainee reserve category. Earlier, the figure was 477 and, as per the state government notification, henceforth the number of in-service doctors that can be kept []
Low pressure over Bay, Kol may continue to get rain
Kolkata Hospitals Ration Blood Supply After Closure of 11 Blood Banks
Bengal to Serve Eggs with Midday Meals from today, SHGs to supply initially
Premium S Kol addresses fall behind added areas in post-delimitation ward sequence
Right wing union performs yajna at JU to get officials out
Adhikari said Chakraborty is recovering well, is likely to be discharged soon, and had requested that the procedure not be publicised. The Chief Minister described him as an asset of Bengal and praised his contribution to both cinema and politics.
Rath Murder: CBI charge sheet names 11, probes political links
Govt incentives to be linked to job creation, not investment size: Tapas Roy
Centre confirms rare earth mineral discovery in Purulia, plans auction
Suvendu launches Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in Bhowanipore, seeks mass participation for Aug 10 event
NCPI MPs happy as PM breaks ice at breakfast meet
Bengal govt courts foreign investment to boost tourism
Centre signs MoU for Asansol ESI medical college project
Blood centres allowed in-house collection: State informs HC
State brings pvt hosps under U-WIN for birth, vaccine tracking
TMC blames extra workload, seeks relief for ASHA workers family
Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Mumbai Indians should seek a major return if they decide to trade captain Hardik Pandya. It is not being understood that three franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are heavily interested in the all-rounder, but the three-time champions could be slightly ahead in the negotiations.
Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition
Kolkata, August 7: The West Bengal government is set to organize a special exhibition titled Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal at Lok Bhavan ahead of Independence Day. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Governor R. N. Ravi on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5 PM. According to a press release issued by the West Bengal government, ... Read more Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition
West Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition
Kolkata, August 7: Ahead of Independence Day, the West Bengal government is set to launch a special exhibition titled Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal at Lok Bhavan. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Governor R. N. Ravi on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5 PM. According to a press release from the West Bengal government, this ... Read more West Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition
Cities to be developed as growth engines: Agnimitra
Swapan outlines eco roadmap of new Bengal
West Bengal Increases Maximum Number of Reserved Trainee Doctors
Kolkata, August 7: The West Bengal Health Department announced on Friday that it has increased the maximum number of doctors allowed in the reserved trainee category. Previously, the limit was set at 477, but the state governments new notification raises this number to 662. Doctors in the reserved trainee category are serving government medical officers ... Read more West Bengal Increases Maximum Number of Reserved Trainee Doctors
Australian Cricketer Shane Watson Inspires Archer Sahil Jadhav Ahead of Asian Games
Kolkata, August 7: Sahil Jadhav is an emerging name in Indian archery. His next goal is to win a medal for the country at the Asian Games 2026. Interestingly, his inspiration comes not from another archer but from Australian cricket legend Shane Watson. In an interview with SAI Media, Jadhav shared, I started reading Shane ... Read more Australian Cricketer Shane Watson Inspires Archer Sahil Jadhav Ahead of Asian Games
EC to start Tripura SIR process from Sept 5
West Bengal plans Kolkata ring road, EM Bypass-New Town flyover to ease congestion
The West Bengal government plans a ring road and a new flyover for Kolkata. These infrastructure projects aim to ease traffic congestion and boost business growth. The state is also upgrading urban services like drainage and water supply systems. Renewable energy use will expand significantly by 2030. New mortuary facilities and electric crematoria will be established across districts.
Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised in Kolkata; WB CM Suvendu Adhikari visits him, shares health update
Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after undergoing a minor surgical procedure. The development was made public by West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who visited the actor in hospital and later shared an update on his health.
Inspired By Cricketer Shane Watson, Archer Sahil Jadhav Gears Up For Asian Games Challenge
For Sahil Jadhav: On the face of it, archery and cricket have very little in common, but inspiration can come to anyone from anywhere. So, it may not come as a surprise that a former Australian all-rounder has emerged as an unlikely inspiration for one of the rising stars of Indian archery. For Sahil Jadhav, it was a book by star cricketer Shane Watson that provided the spark of inspiration as he gears up to take on the continental elite at the Asian Games 2026. I started reading a book called The Winners Mindset by Shane Watson around a month ago. My initial intent was to reduce the time I spent scrolling on my phone. However, I have received valuable knowledge on how to deal with pressure and keep myself focused during competitions, Jadhav said during an interaction with SAI Media. Mental strength and patience are qualities which Jadhav has required in copious amounts over his career. The 25-year-old endured seven years of disappointment before winning his first national title and breaking into the Indian squad. It was the support and sacrifices of his family that kept Jadhav going during those difficult years. I took up archery quite late, at the age of 19. But my family was extremely supportive. In fact, my family have sacrificed more than me. They stood by me during those difficult years and supported me in every way possible. I took seven years to win my first medal at the national level. It was a test of patience and grit as every year I used to miss out by extremely small margins, Jadhav was quoted as saying by SAI Media. The years of hard work and perseverance bore fruit as Jadhav won his first national medal in 2024 -- a gold at the senior nationals before tasting international success by emerging champion in the individual category at the World University Games 2025 along with a silver medal in the team event. The Satara native is in good form this year, registering the biggest result of his career by clinching a bronze medal in the mens individual compound event at the Archery World Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Shanghai, China, earlier this year. As I stood on the podium, I thought about my parents, their sacrifices and all the struggle I had to undergo over these last few years, he said. While he is confident about his personal form, Jadhav feels that he and his colleagues in the Indian squad need to pay attention to the minor details to upstage global archery powerhouses such as South Korea, China and Japan at the Asian Games 2026, which starts in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, next month. The selection trial for the Indian squad is the toughest in the world. If we have managed to earn our spots in the Indian team, it means we have the potential to beat the best in the world. However, sometimes our archers choke under pressure, make minor errors or slip up by one or two points. We lost bronze medals at three World Cups in this manner, he said. While he is confident about his personal form, Jadhav feels that he and his colleagues in the Indian squad need to pay attention to the minor details to upstage global archery powerhouses such as South Korea, China and Japan at the Asian Games 2026, which starts in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, next month. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Currently training at SAIs National Centre of Excellence, Eastern Centre in Kolkata, Jadhav is focused on the Asian Games his biggest international assignment so far. Conditions here are perfect for training. I have been training at SAI for the last 3-4 years. We owe a lot to SAI since they take care of our training, lodging, food, equipment and other facilities. In fact, SAI is a crucial factor behind the international success I have achieved, he said. Article Source: IANS
