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Maritime Training Institute in Jaipur loses DGMA approval following irregularities
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Approval granted to a Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been withdrawn by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) for alleged irregularities. M/s R R Marines Academy, located at Singhu Nagar, Murlipura, Jaipur, was granted approval by the DGMA for conducting Basic Safety Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Refresher for Proficiency in PSCRB, Refresher Training for Proficiency in FPFF, Refresher Training for Proficiency in PST, and Security Training for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties. After receiving complaints, the directorate had issued a Show Cause Notice dated November 14, 2025, to the MTI for alleged violation in the conduct of the exit examinations. Furthermore, the Directorate General, Shipping (DGS) had advised the MTI against admitting any new candidates, pending completion of the investigation. The MTI has, however, knowingly admitted a fresh batch of candidates who would not be able to appear for the exit exams and therefore cannot be issued with the certificate of the courses to which they had enrolled. The response to the show cause notice received from the MTI clearly indicates serious dereliction on the part of the MTI, and the explanation that it was the manager who had committed all the violations is difficult to comprehend and accept, the DGMA has stated in an order. It has been clearly noted that the DGMA's established procedures for approval of any maritime training institutes in India are underpinned by strict compliance and quality control. The DGMA directives are issued for the MTIs to implement the same in the interest of the Indian seafarers without any negligence, willful or otherwise. The DGMA monitors the institutes to ensure they maintain the set standards and may take disciplinary action if they do not comply. The DGMA has received complaints from three seafarers who had undertaken the basic safety courses at the MTI and have alleged that the promoter of the MTI had promised them jobs onboard ships and has been demanding lakhs of rupees as service charge. These seafarers claimed to have paid the promoter in cash and by electronic means. They have shared documents to support their claim, the order stated. The directorate claimed that the evidence available prima facie indicated serious illegality in the actions of the MTI. Taking cognisance of the aggregated violations, and in the interest of limiting further damage to the seafarers, the MTI was suspended, pending investigation. It was served with another show cause notice, to which the institute replied. Meanwhile, the Mercantile Marine Department in Kandla carried out a detailed investigation into the matter and submitted a report to the DGMA. This was regarding alleged malpractices detected during the exit examination of the MTI. The MMD also recommended the withdrawal of the approval accorded to the MTI. The recommendation of MMD Kandla was deliberated before the 72nd Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Compliance Board Meeting. The recommendation of MMD Kandla was accepted by the STCW Board. Accordingly, the MTI approval, which was under suspension, has been withdrawn on the e-governance system, the DGMA has said. In the notice, the directorate has clearly announced that all existing approvals granted to M/s R R Marines Academy for all DGMA-approved courses stand withdrawn.
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Kolkata Teen Gang-Rape: Mother Alleges Blackmail
A 13-year-old girl in Kolkata was allegedly drugged and gang-raped, with the accused filming the act and using the video to blackmail her family for money. Police have launched an investigation based on the mother's complaint, though no arrests have been made till Tuesday.
Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
Golf: Indian trio Bhatia, Mishra and Verma seek big rewards at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Digital Desk | Te Arai (New Zealand), Oct 27 (IANS) India will be represented by Arkesh Bhatia, Anshul Mishra and Ribhav Verma at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Golf, to be held at Te Arai Links South Course in New Zealand from October 29 to November 1. The trio will seek rewards, which are widely seen as among the best in amateur golf. The championship offers a significant opportunity for the leading amateurs in the region. The winner will receive a gold medal and invitations to the 2027 Masters Tournament and The 155th Open at St Andrews, along with an exemption into The 131st Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush. Mishra, 18, will be Indias most experienced performer in the championship after finishing tied seventh in Dubai last year. The 2024 All India Amateur champion has continued as an amateur even as last years All India Amateur Championship finalists, Sukhman Singh and Harman Sachdeva, have turned professional. Thailands Fifa Laopakdee won last years championship in Dubai to become the first Thai golfer to claim the title. He subsequently made his debut at both the Masters and The Open. Mishra, currently ranked 382nd in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, will be looking to build on his performance in Dubai as he makes his second successive appearance in the championship. Bhatia, 27, returns after a five-year gap. He made his debut in 2021 but missed the halfway cut. Based in Dubai, Bhatia has enjoyed success in tournaments in Serbia and has climbed to 344th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Verma completes the Indian trio after a productive run on the Indian Golf Union circuit. He won the IGU Hyderabad Amateur this year and the Kolkata Masters in 2025. Bhatia is ranked 344th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, while Mishra is 382nd. Ribhav is ranked 463rd. The 17th edition of the championship will feature 120 players representing 39 countries. The event returns to New Zealand for only the second time, nine years after it was staged at Royal Wellington Golf Club. The South Course at Te Arai Links, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and established in 2022, is a par-71 layout measuring 6,842 yards. Located about 75 minutes from Auckland, the links-style course has 16 ocean-view holes overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with firm, fast fescue surfaces set among natural dunes. For the three Indians, the immediate challenge will be to put together four consistent rounds at Te Arai Links and contend in a strong international field. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, which aims to further develop golf in the Asia-Pacific region, was created in 2009 as a joint initiative between the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation. Notable past competitors include Hideki Matsuyama, a two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur and the 2021 Masters champion, Cameron Smith, champion of The 150th Open, and Ryan Fox, champion of The 154th Open. Other top players who have used the Asia-Pacific Amateur as a springboard to a notable professional career include 2018 champion Takumi Kanaya and 2021 champion Keita Nakajima of Japan, Cameron Davis and Min Woo Lee of Australia, the Republic of Koreas Si Woo Kim and Chinese Taipeis C.T. Pan. Collectively, alumni of the Championship have gone on to win 33 tournaments on the PGA Tour to date and more than 160 events across major professional tours. -
JSW Infra's Q2 profit falls 12 pc on forex losses
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) JSW Infrastructure on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 318 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), down 12 per cent from Rs 361 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26). The company attributed the decline primarily to unrealised foreign exchange losses arising from the depreciation of the rupee. Despite the fall in profit, the company delivered robust revenue growth during the quarter. Revenue from operations rose 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,481 crore, compared with Rs 1,266 crore in the year-ago period, according to its stock exchange filing. The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 11 per cent to Rs 675 crore from Rs 610 crore a year earlier. However, EBITDA margin narrowed to 45.58 per cent from 48.17 per cent in the corresponding quarter of FY26. JSW Infrastructure maintained a healthy balance sheet, reporting a net cash position of Rs 1,693 crore at the end of the quarter. Gross debt stood at Rs 7,292 crore, while cash and bank balances amounted to Rs 8,985 crore. The company's cargo handling performance remained strong during the quarter. Total cargo volumes reached 29.4 million tonnes, while India operations recorded an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in volumes. Growth was driven by improved capacity utilisation at the Paradip Coal, Ennore Bulk and Mangalore Coal terminals, along with contributions from interim operations at the Tuticorin Bulk Terminal and Kolkata Container Terminal. The company noted that overall growth was partially offset by a challenging operating environment at the Fujairah Liquid Terminal and lower volumes at Jaigarh Port and the Paradip Iron Ore Terminal. The ports business continued to be the largest contributor to revenue. Operational revenue from the ports segment rose 9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,202 crore during the quarter, supported by volume growth, higher ancillary services revenue and the depreciation of the rupee. Segment EBITDA increased 2 per cent to Rs 594 crore, as per its regulatory filing. The logistics business emerged as a key growth driver, with revenue from operations surging to Rs 279 crore from Rs 163 crore in the year-ago quarter. EBITDA margin in the segment expanded significantly to 28.9 per cent from 15.2 per cent, aided by the increasing contribution of the rail logistics business.
Kolkata Police parade men arrested for stripping, abusing two teenagers in public
Police arrested two men and one woman in south Kolkatas Sarsuna area for forcing three men including two teenagers aged 18 and 19 to march naked through the locality. The incident was reportedly triggered when the 18-year-old was seen meeting a 13-year-old girl from the arrested persons family
Bengal: Woman dies in Santipur, suicide suspected
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) A young girl died under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday in Nadia district's Santipur. The hanging body of the girl, a dancer by profession, was recovered from the house on Tuesday The girl's family claimed that they did not notice anything unusual in her behaviour on Monday night. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The investigators are trying to find out whether she committed suicide or was she murdered, and if she committed suicide, then what was the reason behind it. According to the police, the girl's name is Baby Mahato. Her father, Ajay Mahato, said that he has two daughters. Baby is the younger one. Apart from her studies, she was associated with tribal organisations and worked as a dancer in various places. According to the family, on Monday night, the entire family had gone to sleep after having dinner. They did not notice anything unusual in the younger girl's behaviour. This morning, Baby's mother found the door of her house locked from inside. There was no response when she called out. Then, the family members broke the door and found Baby hanging from the ceiling. The police were immediately informed. The police recovered the body and first sent it to Santipur State General Hospital. There, the doctors declared her dead. Later, the body was sent for autopsy to Ranaghat Sub-district Hospital in the same district. According to local sources, Baby chose dance as a profession due to the needs of the family. Although the family did not want to say anything about this, officers are questioning family members to learn more about the girl and the acquaintances she kept. However, locals were shocked by the incident. Although initially it was suspected to be suicide, the actual cause of death is not yet known. Investigators said that the cause of death will be clear only after the autopsy report comes. The police of Santipur police station have started investigating the incident and registered a case of unnatural death.
Kolkata Naked Parade Case: West Bengal Cops Make Sarsuna Accused Recreate 'Naked Parade'
In a major development in the Sarsuna naked parade case, police have arrested all the accused and carried out a crime scene reconstruction in the same Behala locality where the shocking incident allegedly took place. According to investigators, the accused were taken to the scene as police reconstructed the sequence of events linked to the alleged public humiliation of an 18-year-old youth, his friend and the teenager's father. The case triggered outrage after allegations that the victims were assaulted, threatened and forced to walk naked through a public lane in Sarsuna. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute after the teenager was seen with a minor girl in the area.
A teenager, his father and a friend were allegedly forced to walk naked at gunpoint on Sunday; police say the accused were taken through the area to reconstruct the crime scene
Bengal: Two Bangladeshi women arrested for illegally entering India
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Two Bangladeshi women were arrested on Tuesday for illegally entering India from Bangladesh and boarding a long-distance train to Keralam. The Railway Police conducted a joint operation at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station in north Bengal's Siliguri and arrested them. Police said that the names of the arrested are Rabia Akhtar and Shiuli Akhtar. Both are residents of Narayanganj district of Bangladesh. According to Railway Police sources, based on information received through sources, the Special Operation Group of Siliguri GRP and NJP GRP jointly conducted a search operation in the general compartment of a long-distance train bound for Bengaluru at NJP station. At that time, the two women were arrested from the train. Later, when they were brought to the Siliguri GRP police station for questioning, they could not show any valid documents to enter India. The police finally arrested them as they did not have valid documents. Initial investigation and interrogation revealed that after illegally entering India through the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, the two women first went to Assam to leave for Keralam. They took a train from Kamakhya in Assam. However, it is still unclear why or with whose help they entered India and what was the main motive behind going to Keralam. The investigating officers are probing whether there is any major smuggling ring or any other international link behind this. Regarding the incident, Deputy Superintendent of Railway Police, Anupam Majumdar, said that the two Bangladeshi women were arrested after a raid at NJP station on a tip-off. No valid documents related to their stay or entry into India were found with them. An investigation has been started along with interrogation to find out the purpose for which they entered India and were going to Keralam, said the officer. Police sources said that the arrested women are being questioned to find out whether anyone else has entered the country illegally along with them and who had helped them gain entry to the country.
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After Gaighata, Samserganj sees second encounter killing in Bengal on same day
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Hours after the encounter killing of Prahlad Das, an accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl at Gaighata in North 24 Parganas district, another accused was killed in a police encounter in West Bengal on Tuesday, this time in Murshidabad's Samserganj area, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Samiul Sheikh, one of the accused in the murder of local BJP leader Sujit Mondal. Sheikh was in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal police. According to police, Sheikh was taken by the CID to the crime scene on Tuesday afternoon as part of the investigation and for the reconstruction of events related to the murder case. The accused reportedly snatched the firearm from an escorting CID officer and fired at the police personnel, officials said. The CID officers retaliated, leaving Sheikh critically injured. He was rushed to Jangipur Sub-Divisional Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The state CID was investigating the murder of Sujit Mondal. On Tuesday, the accused Samiul Sheikh was taken to the spot to reconstruct the crime scene. At that time, a gun battle took place. After that, the accused was taken to the hospital, where the doctors declared him dead, said an officer from Jangipur Police District in Murshidabad. Sujit Mondal, a local BJP leader and a resident of the Old Dakbanglo area of Samserganj, mysteriously disappeared on August 28 this year. His dismembered body was later recovered. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had then said that Mondal was killed with a meat-cutting knife. The police later arrested the three accused, namely Samiul Sheikh, Tajkira Bibi and Johnny Sheikh. The murder case also sparked allegations of police negligence. Mondal's wife, Sumana Mondal, alleged that despite repeatedly approaching the local police station after her husband's disappearance, she received no assistance. The incident led to disciplinary action against several police officials, including suspensions, transfers and departmental inquiries. The Chief Minister then termed it a 'major blunder'. With Sheikh's death on Tuesday, West Bengal witnessed two separate police encounter killings involving accused persons on the same day on Tuesday.
Kolkata Man, Father Stripped, Paraded Naked For Kissing A Girl
Three persons arrested for forcing a teenage boy, his father and friend to walk naked in a south Kolkata locality for kissing his girlfriend were paraded through the area shirtless and in shorts by police on Tuesday to reconstruct the incident.
Kolkata police reconstruct Sarsuna parade case, accused taken to spots in shorts
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Tuesday took the three accused arrested in connection with the public parading of a youth and his father in the Sarsuna area of south Kolkata to the crime scene for reconstruction of the incident. The arrested accused, identified as Pradeep Sarkar and Rahul Barman, were taken to the locality wearing shorts and with ropes tied around them as part of the reconstruction exercise. Senior police officers and personnel from Sarsuna Police Station were present during the process, which was videographed. According to police officials, the accused could be brought back to the spot again if required for further questioning and face-to-face interrogation. According to investigators, the incident occurred on Sunday when a youth allegedly went to meet his minor girlfriend at Khudiram Palli under the Sarsuna police station area. The girl's family allegedly found the two together and summoned the youth's father to the house. Police said the youth, his father and a friend were confined, assaulted and verbally abused before being forced to walk naked along a street in the locality. They were also beaten with glass bottles and paraded at gunpoint for around 50 metres. The youth's mother was also assaulted and later underwent a medical examination. In their statement to investigators, members of the victim's family claimed that they were given three options by the girl's family: face a police case, allow the youth to be shot dead, or walk naked through the streets while the incident was recorded. They alleged that they chose the third option out of fear for their lives. The circulation of photographs and videos of the incident on social media later triggered tensions in the area. On Monday morning, a group of agitated residents attacked and vandalised the youth's house. Following the incident, police arrested the minor girl's father, mother and uncle. Investigators on Tuesday recreated the sequence of events and recorded the reconstruction process as part of the ongoing probe.
ZSI discovers new electric ray species in deep waters of Arabian Sea
Kolkata, Oct 27: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of electric ray from the deep waters of the southeastern Arabian Sea in the northern Indian Ocean, a ZSI statement said on Tuesday. The discovery marks the first confirmed record of the genus Tetronarce in the northern Indian Ocean, shedding new light on the rich and poorly explored biodiversity of India's deep-sea ecosystems, the statement said. The research was carried out under the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Deep Ocean Mission project, which focuses on the taxonomy, distribution, biology, and status of deep-sea chondrichthyans (cartilaginous fishes) in Indian waters. The findings have been published in the international taxonomy journal Zootaxa. Collected off India's southwestern coast, the new speciescommonly named the Arabian Black Electric Rayis distinguished by several unique physical and genetic traits, the statement said. The discovery was led by Dr K K Bineesh (Scientist) and Anil Kasinath (Junior Research Fellow) from the Marine Biology Regional Centre (MBRC) of ZSI in Chennai, in collaboration with Dr David A Ebert of the Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San Jose State University, USA. The species has been named Tetronarce Ramanamurthy in honour of Dr M V Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of the Deep Ocean Mission, Ministry of Earth Sciences, recognising his outstanding contributions to marine science, ocean engineering, and marine hazard mitigation in India. Deep-sea marine habitats remain among the most difficult ecosystems to study, noted the research team. By integrating classical morphological taxonomy with modern molecular tools, we can uncover hidden marine life, clarify evolutionary relationships and establish critical baselines for ocean conservation, the statement added.
Kolkata Doctors Take Bedridden Patient to Durga Puja After 12 Years
Kolkata Police Parade Accused In Public Humiliation Case
Three individuals arrested for allegedly forcing a teenage boy, his father, and a friend to walk naked in Kolkata after the boy kissed his girlfriend, were paraded by police to reconstruct the incident. The accused, including the girl's father, uncle, and elder brother, were taken through the locality shirtless and in shorts, mirroring the humiliation they allegedly inflicted. The incident, stemming from vigilantism, led to public outrage and a police investigation into assault and alleged firearm use.
Durga puja 2026: The stories behind Bengals patachitra artists
You spotted them at Kolkatas Durga Ppuja pandals, selling paintings, kurtas and curios. But behind these colourful wares is a world of travelling storytellers, sung scrolls and a tradition now caught between reinvention and the risk of losing its story
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After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctor
After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctors MLA mother seeks same fate for daughters killers Kolkata: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar rape and murder victim, on Tuesday demanded similar treatment for those accused in her daughters case as meted out to Prahlad Das, the accused in the rape and murder of a 17-year-old [] The post After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctors MLA mother seeks same fate for daughters killers appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Kolkata Stampede Investigation Reveals Ignored Police Warnings
CCTV footage shows devotees ignoring police warnings during the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. Kolkata Stampede Investigation Reveals Ignored Police Warnings
Modi, Adani documentary banned from publication till Jan 31, 2027
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday, October 26, barred the publication, uploading, and sharing of a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani till January 31 next year. The injunction followed a plea by Adani Enterprises Limited before the high courts vacation bench against tech entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia, who is alleged 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 stampede: CCTV footage shows devotees ignoring cops' requests
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) The Special Investigation (SIT) of the Kolkata Police probing the tragic October 17 stampede tragedy at Chorbagan Sarbojanin community Durga Puja in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives, has secured a crucial 15-minute CCTV footage showing how the devotees within and outside the pandal ignored repeated requests from the cops not to overcrowd the premises. Insiders from the city police said that the 15-minute video footage from 7.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on October 17 showed how some cops present at the pandal were requesting the devotees within the pandal to evacuate, and some other police personnel were requesting those devotees outside not to get inside the pandal unless those inside came out. Our men had been requesting these two groups of devotees inside and outside the pandal to prevent overcrowding within the pandal. But because of the rain, neither the devotees present within the pandal evacuated, nor those present outside stopped rushing in. This led to a totally claustrophobic situation within the pandal because of the overcrowding just before the stampede tragedy, a city police insider said. According to him, the efforts by the police personnel present there to prevent overcrowding were not only visible in the 15-minute video footage but also confirmed by some eyewitnesses, who were questioned by the investigating officials. At the same time, it is learnt that the private security guards deployed by the Puja committee organisers were not outsourced from any professional security agency. The committee had hired some local unemployed youths who did not even have the bare minimum knowledge or training to handle crowds. The members of the SIT are questioning the puja committee organisers to get detailed information on the matter. Besides the SIT, a six-member judicial probe panel, constituted by the state government, is conducting a parallel probe into the tragedy. The Chairperson of the judicial probe panel, Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati (retired), told media persons on Monday that they will start the evidence-collection exercise from October 31. The judicial probe panel is supposed to complete its investigation and submit a report to the state government within six months of its formation.
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Monalisa reveals her special connection with Bihar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Monalisa has opened up about her special connection with Bihar. She said she feels at home whenever she visits Patna and is happy to receive so much love from people. The actress, who was recently in Patna, expressed her excitement about visiting the city and shared how people often associate her with Bihar even when she travels to other places for shoots. Speaking about her experience, Monalisa told IANS, I am very excited. Whenever I come to Patna, I feel at home. When I go out for shoots, everyone thinks that I belong to Bihar. I feel very good. I get a lot of love. The actress added that the warmth and affection she receives make her visits to the city special. She also expressed happiness over the way people connect her with the state, describing it as a positive and heartwarming experience. Monalisa is widely known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema and television. Monalisa, whose real name is Antara Biswas, hails from Kolkata, West Bengal. Despite her roots in West Bengal, the actress said she feels at home in Patna and is touched by the affection she receives from people who often associate her with Bihar. Monalisa recently opened up about the objectification of women in the entertainment industry. She drew a comparison between mainstream Hindi cinema and regional films. The actress told IANS, I think in Hindi cinema, even when there is a lot of skin show, the way it is shot is often very aesthetic. Because of the way it is presented, people may not feel that it looks wrong. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, the actress said. Monalisa noted that regional cinema, especially Bhojpuri films, has not always portrayed such scenes with the same visual sophistication as mainstream Hindi movies. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, she said.
SAI Kolkata Honours Asian Games Medallists
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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Shoot Him Or Walk Naked: Kolkata Man, Son Paraded After Teen Caught Kissing
The police officer said some members of the girl's family fled before police arrived.
Amway India plans further store expansion to strengthen consumer engagement
New Delhi, Oct 26:Amway India plans to expand and renovate its stores across key markets over the next three to four years to strengthen consumer engagement and provide distributors with better opportunities to grow their businesses. Amway Global President and CEO Michael Nelson inaugurated the companys new store in Gurugram during his visit to the city. The expansion builds on the Rs 100 crore investment announced by Nelson last year for initiatives including strengthening the companys physical presence in India. The company said its stores would function as experience centres, enabling consumers to explore its products and health and wellbeing solutions while providing distributors with platforms for customer interaction and community building. Nelson said India remained central to Amways global growth strategy, citing rising demand for trusted, science-backed health and wellbeing solutions and personalised consumer experiences. Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India, said the stores were designed as engagement hubs rather than conventional retail outlets, focusing on product awareness, direct interaction and consumer education. According to the company, Amway India operates more than 85 stores nationwide and has opened or revamped over 14 outlets in recent months across markets including Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra and Imphal, as well as smaller cities. The planned expansion will extend its presence across metropolitan, tier-two and tier-three markets.
Bengal BJP bigwigs soften stand on NCPI after Suvendu Adhikari calls on Sudip Banerjee
The new bonhomie between the BJP and NCPI has caused heartburn among many in the BJP, including old-timers like Samik Bhattacharya, the West Bengal BJP president. NCPI, a party with 20 MPs in the Lok Sabha, has been seeking an electoral alliance with the BJP in the upcoming municipal polls
CM: Wont shield Chorbagan guilty, will release probe panel findings
Behala horror: Girlfriends family parades teen, dad, friend naked at gunpoint
Posta Promoter Files Chanda Extortion Plaint
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Chorbagan theme artist summoned for questioning
ISL: Manvir Singh's Strike Hands Mohun Bagan Super Giant Win Over Chennaiyin FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League 2026-27 match in Kolkata on Monday
AP Bags Tourism Leadership, Outstanding State Awards
Andhra Pradesh received national tourism honours for leadership and innovative sector reforms at the 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata.
New law college to come up at St Thomas 237-year-old hostel
Buying land? New record system to make plot categories easier to check
Hold KMC and Howrah polls after special summary revision: Opposition to SEC
KMC draft roll with 32 lakh voters out, election notice likely on Nov 2
Traffic snarls choke Darj, tourists told to leave early to catch flights
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IIT-Kharagpur inks deal with alumni to set up Indias first AI school
Youth held for online posts against CM
Woman found dead, cops start dowry probe
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Senior citizen duped of Rs 40k in ATM card swap
Feed from 17 of 30 CCTV cameras missing from Chorbagan pandal
Cops reach stampede survivors houses to record statements
Cyclone Arnab gains strength, Kolkata to get rain, escape wind fury
Uncertainty over 2 Bazi Bazaars as new entrant seeks organiser role
Assam minister Biswajit Daimary awards certificates as students begin 11-month training in Kolkata
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Boy, father paraded naked in Kolkata for kissing girlfriend
A day after a 17-year-old boy, his father and friend were paraded naked through the streets of a south Kolkata locality after he was caught kissing his girlfriend, the police arrested the girl's parents and maternal uncle on Monday.
Three men paraded naked in Kolkata; three arrested
A minor girls family members threaten victims with gun; video of assault goes viral
NRS Medical College interns face probe over paid duty exchange chat
3 Indian Cities In World's Most Polluted Top 10: Kolkata Ranks Second
Kolkata ranked second in IQAir's global list with an AQI US of 165, while Mumbai stood fifth at 139 and Delhi seventh at 129.
Bengal Puja Tragedy Sparks Wish For One-engine Sarkar
The public needs someone to blame; and the blame for the Chorbagan tragedy has shifted to the new line-up of BJPs North Kolkata heavyweights, Tamaghna Ghosh and the MLA from Jorasanko, Bijay Ojha. It is not sufficient, though logically necessary, that various minions of the committee are arrested for the lapses in crowd control. The public seems to have made up its mind; the committee failed
Kolkata Bishop asks churches to maintain records amid conversion allegations, attacks
Fate of voters deleted during SIR hangs in balance for upcoming municipal polls in Kolkata
Opposition parties as well as civil society members in West Bengal have demanded that the State Election Commission in view of the large number of eligible electors deleted from the electoral roll under SIR, consider holding elections only after the conclusion of the special re-enrolment drive and SSR
This Major Indian City's AQI Turns Severe; Delhi, Mumbai And Kolkata Also See Elevated AQI
AQI.in's readings showed Chennai with the highest AQI among six major cities, while Hyderabad recorded a comparatively lower reading of 122.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board earned an Excellence Award at the TAAI 69th Convention in Kolkata, highlighting the state
Kolkata Man, Father Paraded Naked On Street Over Relationship With Minor
Three people, including the woman's father and uncle, have been arrested in the case, a senior police officer said on Monday.
Shoot your son or walk naked with him: Kolkata father given ultimatum
Kolkata: An 18-year-old, his father and his friend were paraded naked and insulted by the family of a teenage girl in West Bengals Kolkata because the young man was allegedly caught kissing the girl, who is 13 years old. The father was reportedly given two choices either kill his son or walk with him 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 .
RG Kar case: Victims mother denies connection with ongoing social media campaign against CBI
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R.G. Kar rape & murder victim, on Monday claimed that her name and picture are being used in an ongoing social media campaign against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Debnath had at the same time denied having any connection with that social media campaign against the CBI. The social media campaign against the CBI started soon after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, had granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, the former and controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, in the CBI-registered case against him accusing him of involvement in the multi-crore financial irregularities at the said medical establishment. In the social media campaign, the CBI was accused of a lackadaisical probe in the matter, as a result of which Ghosh was granted bail by the apex court. Social media was flooded with posters using the name of the victims mother and the BJP legislator, where a call was given to hit the streets on November 12 on the issue of Ghosh being granted bail by the apex court. A protest program is being promoted using my name and photo on various social media platforms, including Facebook. But I am not the initiator of that program. I am not in any way involved in organising, promoting or managing the protest program. Such propaganda is being carried out using my name and photo without my permission, she said. She also reacted strongly to some comments attributed to her in the social media campaign promoted under the names of Voice of Abhaya and Voice of Women. I have faith in the country's judiciary and the West Bengal government. I believe that every issue should be resolved with respect for the law and the constitution. I strongly condemn the misuse of my name and picture and the involvement of my name in this misleading campaign. I want to make it clear that I do not know who is taking to the streets and who wants to protest. I have no relation with any of them, Ratna Debnath said.
Naseeruddin Shah supports SRFTI students after campus row, BJP leaders hit back at actor
Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has once again found himself at the centre of a political controversy over his remarks. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has targeted him after he came out in support of students at the Kolkata-based Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI). The BJP alleged that the actor was seeking to undermine the country's democracy. The controversy erupted when students at the institute were protesting for their demands and Shah appealed to the public to support them. The development has once again sparked a debate about freedom of expression, student movements and political reactions.
Man Arrested For Derogatory Posts Against West Bengal CM
Kolkata Police have arrested a man in Dum Dum for allegedly posting derogatory comments and circulating false information about West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders on social media. The arrest followed a complaint, and the accused is scheduled to appear in court later on Monday.
Khajuraho set for Rs 500 crore tourism push to join Delhi-Agra-Jaipur circuit
