Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis
Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata police have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Lane in central Kolkata on Thursday. Among the deceased, seven are Bangladeshi nationals, while two are Indian citizensone from Giridih district in Jharkhand and the other from Darjeeling district in North Bengal. The ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis
Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians
Kolkata, August 20: Authorities have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a fire at a hotel located on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. Among the deceased, seven were Bangladeshi nationals, while the other two were Indian citizens. One of the Indians hailed from Giridih district in Jharkhand, and the other was ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians
Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested after nine deaths
The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn on Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed nine lives, including that of a child. Kolkata Police have also detained two hotel employees for questioning
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Kolkata High Court Rebukes Bank Officials Over Abhishek Banerjees Account Freezing
Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata High Courts single bench reprimanded bank officials on Thursday for imposing debit restrictions on the accounts of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. The court deemed these restrictions were based on a flimsy foundation. Another hearing on the matter is scheduled for later Thursday, where bank officials will need to justify ... Read more Kolkata High Court Rebukes Bank Officials Over Abhishek Banerjees Account Freezing
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Calcutta HC rebukes bank authorities for freezing Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday rebuked the bank authorities for imposing debit restrictions on the account of Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the partys Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, on apparently flimsy grounds. Another round of hearing in the matter will be conducted []
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Tensions erupted at the Jadavpur University in West Bengal's capital Kolkata following a clash between supporters and members of Left-wing organisations and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), causing injuries to several students.
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Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the state, during which he will attend programmes related to border security, interact with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel and chair review meetings, officials said. Shah will arrive at Bagdogra airport from 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 .
ABVP, Left-leaning student groups clash on Jadavpur University campus; several injured
Members of ABVP, left-leaning student unions clash on JU campus
Kolkata: A clash broke out between members of ABVP and left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early on Thursday, August 20, with either side accusing the other of bringing outsiders onto campus, varsity sources said. Several students were injured in the clash, and some of them were taken to a hospital for treatment, they said. 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 .
Former Trinamool Leader Uttam Kundu Arrested in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 20: The police in West Bengals Hooghly district have arrested Uttam Kundu, the former head of the Tarakeswar Municipality. Authorities reported that Kundu had been on the run for some time. Uttam Kundu is currently associated with the Ritabrata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress. He faces multiple charges, including corruption and extortion. ... Read more Former Trinamool Leader Uttam Kundu Arrested in West Bengal
Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of one of nine hotels arrested, two detained
Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of one of nine hotels arrested, two detained Kolkata: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kolkata Police probing the fire incident at a multi-storey building on Mirza Ghalib Street in Central Kolkata, which claimed nine lives, has arrested one person, said officials on Thursday. Each floor of the said building had [] The post Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of one of nine hotels arrested, two detained appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested after fire kills nine
Police are investigating possible electrical faults, negligence and fire-safety lapses following the blaze
Tensions Rise at Jadavpur University After Clash Between Student Groups
Kolkata, August 20: Tensions escalated at Jadavpur University (JU) in South Kolkata following a clash between members of the Students Federation of India (SFI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) late Wednesday night. The conflict stemmed from a general body meeting of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students Union (FETSU). The SFI claims ... Read more Tensions Rise at Jadavpur University After Clash Between Student Groups
Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested; Two staff members detained
The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn was arrested following a devastating fire. Nine people, including a child and five Bangladeshi nationals, died in the blaze. A Special Investigation Team was formed to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Rescuers saved approximately sixty individuals from the burning hotel premises. The state government plans to inspect hotel permits and fire licenses across Kolkata.
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Kolkata hotel fire: Two more Bangladeshis identified among dead
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Kolkata police arrest Hotel Shikha Inn leaseholder after fire kills nine
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Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested
9 die in Kolkata hotel fire; Bengal minister says Bangladeshis among those dead
At least nine people, including a four-year-old child, died and six were injured in an early Wednesday fire at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata that housed several hotels, police said. Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted around 1.45 am. Police and Disaster Management Department personnel reached the spot for the rescue operation. According to a senior official, 80 people have been rescued from the five-storey building. Speaking to PTI, Fire Department Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the identities of those killed are yet to be established. The deceased include both Indians and Bangladeshi nationals, he said after visiting the site. We are trying to establish their identities. The situation inside this building is very bad. There are several hotels inside this building. I am shocked to see what was going on here, Chowdhury said. Asked about the cause of the fire, the minister said that it could be because of a short circuit. But a forensic examination would reveal what led to the blaze, he said.. The building management did not comply with basic safety and construction norms. It is alleged that there were several irregularities in the functioning of the hotel, the minister added. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital. Dense smoke made it difficult for firefighters to climb the staircase and reach the upper floors. While nine people have died, more deaths are feared, a police officer told PTI. Our priority is to rescue those trapped and determine the reasons for the fire. The flames have been doused, but the building is very, very hot. The cooling process is underway, he added. West Bengal Fire Department headquarters is located close to the hotel building.. Another police officer said the building owner is currently absconding. A case is being registered at the New Market police station, with police initiating proceedings against the owner, he said, adding that police have begun raids at the owners residence as part of efforts to trace him. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the fire and whether safety regulations were violated. According to the Chief Ministers Office, CM Suvendu Adhikari is likely to visit the site of the fire.
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SIT formed to investigate Kolkata hotel fire that killed nine including five Bangladeshis
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Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh
Kolkata, August 20: In a devastating fire that broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, police have identified six of the nine victims. Among them are five Bangladeshi nationals and one young man from Giridih, Jharkhand. According to the police, the five Bangladeshi victims were tourists, while the Giridih resident, ... Read more Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh
TMC MP Sougata Roy Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Following Protest at Kolkata Airport
Kolkata, August 20: TMC MP Sougata Roy has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding a protest that occurred outside Kolkata Airport. This incident took place a day prior. In a conversation with the media, Roy stated, I have informed the Lok Sabha Speaker about the entire incident that occurred on Tuesday. As a ... Read more TMC MP Sougata Roy Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Following Protest at Kolkata Airport
At least 5 from Bangladesh among 9 who choke to death in sleep in central Kolkata lodge fire
They edge out SC Delhi 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw Kolkata: East Bengal edged past SC Delhi 5-3 after a goalless regulation-time stalemate and reach the Durand Cup final. Eyeing a record-equalling 17th title, East Bengal will face the winners of Thursdays second semifinal between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and defending champions NorthEast []
Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata: A Result of Negligence, Claims Chief Minister
Kolkata, August 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari sharply criticized the previous Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee following a tragic hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. The incident has claimed the lives of nine individuals so far. In a social media post on Wednesday, the Chief Minister attributed this ... Read more Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata: A Result of Negligence, Claims Chief Minister
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Kolkata, August 19: Praveen Nishad, the national convenor of the Nishad Party, stated on Wednesday that his party is committed to fighting for constitutional reservation, rights, and respect for the Nishad community. He expressed confidence that the issues related to reservation would soon be resolved. In a conversation with reporters, Nishad emphasized, We have come ... Read more Nishad Party Strengthens NDA, Advocates for Rights and Reservation: Praveen Nishad
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Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit
Nine people, including a four-year-old child, were killed and six injured when a fire swept through a five-storey building housing several hotels in central Kolkata on Wednesday, with several Bangladeshis among the dead, prompting the government to order a statewide fire-safety audit. Officials of the state government and the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission initially said five of the deceased were Bangladeshis, including a woman and a child. However, sources at the Bangladesh mission later said the number of Bangladeshis killed in the blaze had risen to seven, adding that an official statement would be issued on Thursday morning. The blaze at Shikha Inn on Mirza Ghalib Street, near the New Market area, came barely 48 hours after another hotel fire in Tarapith killed nine people, putting the safety standards of the state's hospitality sector under renewed scrutiny. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the fire brigade received the call at 2.07 am and began .
Kunal Ghosh Criticizes Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra as Political Vendetta
Kolkata, August 19: Kunal Ghosh, a legislator from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday regarding the arrest warrant issued against TMC MP Mahua Moitra. He targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), labeling the situation in the state as a jungle raj and police raj. In a conversation with reporters, Ghosh stated, This ... Read more Kunal Ghosh Criticizes Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra as Political Vendetta
East Bengal FC Triumphs Over SC Delhi in Penalty Shootout to Reach Durand Cup Final
Kolkata, August 19: In a thrilling encounter during the first semifinal of the 135th Durand Cup, East Bengal FC defeated Sporting Club Delhi 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless regulation time. Mohammed Basim Rashid converted the decisive spot-kick, securing East Bengals place in the final scheduled for Wednesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati ... Read more East Bengal FC Triumphs Over SC Delhi in Penalty Shootout to Reach Durand Cup Final
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9 Dead in Kolkata Hotel Fire; 5 Bangladeshis Among Victims, PM Mourns
They were Debasish Dutta (39), a journalist of Ajker Patrika, his wife Afsana Sharmin (27), their son Swanashis (3) and father-in-law of Debasish Mohammad Akram Ali (64). Dutta checked into the hotel on Tuesday with his family members after returning from Bengaluru where his wife underwent treatment. The fifth Bangladeshi national, Ahmed Babu (40), was a businessman from Dhaka.
Tragic Fire in Kolkata Hotel Claims Nine Lives, Five Identified as Bangladeshi Nationals
Kolkata, August 19: A devastating fire at the Shikha Inn hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata early Wednesday morning has resulted in the tragic deaths of nine individuals. The Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata has confirmed that five of the deceased are Bangladeshi nationals. According to the Deputy High Commission, four of ... Read more Tragic Fire in Kolkata Hotel Claims Nine Lives, Five Identified as Bangladeshi Nationals
Bengal: Six bodies identified in Kolkata hotel fire tragedy
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) The police administration till Wednesday evening had identified six out of nine individuals killed in the fire incident at a hotel building on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata on Wednesday. Among the six bodies identified so far, five were residents of neighbouring Bangladesh, while one was a resident of Giridih []
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Massive fire at Kolkata hotel: 9 people, including 5 Bangladeshi nationals, killed
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered the formation of a five-member special investigation team (SIT) immediately to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into this incident
Kolkata High Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Opposition Leaders Rally Request
Kolkata, August 19: The Kolkata High Court has denied an urgent hearing on a petition filed by Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader of the opposition in the assembly. He sought permission to hold a rally on the occasion of the Trinamool Student Councils foundation day next week. The rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress approached the ... Read more Kolkata High Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Opposition Leaders Rally Request
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Kolkata High Court Issues Interim Stay on Recruitment Merit List for 12,000 Police Constables
Kolkata, August 19: The Kolkata High Court has imposed an interim stay on the merit list for the recruitment of 12,000 police constables initiated during the tenure of the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. The recruitment notification was issued in 2024, but allegations of irregularities prompted a petition to the Kolkata High Court. ... Read more Kolkata High Court Issues Interim Stay on Recruitment Merit List for 12,000 Police Constables
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Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) A court in West Bengals Krishnanagar issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in a case of controversial comments regarding the Indian Army on Wednesday. It is alleged that Mahua did not appear in court despite being summoned several times in this case. That is why an arrest []
Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata Claims Nine Lives, BJP Leader Questions Fire Safety Measures
Kolkata, August 19: A devastating fire at the Shikha Inn hotel in Kolkata has resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, with several others injured. During the rescue operation, approximately 80 people were safely evacuated. The incident created chaos in the area, prompting local authorities to initiate relief and rescue efforts. BJP leader Bhola Sonkar ... Read more Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata Claims Nine Lives, BJP Leader Questions Fire Safety Measures
At least 9, including foreign nationals, killed in Kolkata hotel fire
Kolkata Hotel Fire: Altogether 80 persons have been rescued, the state Fire minister said. The PM and CM expressed condolences. This comes close on the heels of death of nine pilgrims in Tarapith few days back.
Kolkata hotel fire: Nine killed, SIT formed to probe blaze
A Kolkata hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street killed nine people, including a child, and saw around 60 others rescued. Kolkata Police has formed an SIT to probe the blaze, while the West Bengal government plans checks on hotel permits and fire licences
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Massive Kolkata hotel fire leaves 9 dead, 6 injured
A massive blaze at a Kolkata hotel early Wednesday killed nine people, including a child, and injured six others. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. on Free School Street near New Market in central Kolkata. Upon receiving information about the blaze, fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Several guests []
Journalist, three family members from Kushtia among nine killed in Kolkata hotel fire
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Kolkata hotel fire: 'The staff were fast asleep'
A devastating fire at a Kolkata hotel claimed nine lives, including a child and two women, in the early hours of Wednesday. Survivors recounted a terrifying experience, highlighting the absence of fire alarms and safety equipment, and the difficulty of escape due to dense smoke and a single exit. This incident follows another fatal hotel fire in Birbhum.
Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious Questions
A massive hotel fire in Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has killed at least nine people and injured six others. Around 80 people were rescued from the five-storey building, while dense smoke made the rescue operation difficult. Officials said the deceased were reportedly Bangladeshi citizens visiting Kolkata for medical treatment. West Bengal Fire Minister Kaushik Chowdhury raised concerns over alleged safety and construction violations, while a short circuit is being considered as a possible cause. Meanwhile, another hotel fire in Birbhums Tarapith killed eight people, taking the two-day toll to at least 17.
West Bengal Government to Audit Hotels Following Kolkata Fire Incident
Kolkata, August 19: The West Bengal government has decided to conduct an audit of all hotels and lodges in Kolkata following a recent fire incident. State Fire Services Minister Kaushik Choudhury announced this decision on Wednesday. Minister Choudhury stated that he had a detailed discussion with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari regarding the matter. It was ... Read more West Bengal Government to Audit Hotels Following Kolkata Fire Incident
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A devastating fire in a central Kolkata building resulted in nine deaths, primarily due to asphyxia, and the rescue of around 80 people. West Bengal minister Kaushik Chowdhury highlighted the quick response of the Fire Brigade but raised concerns about safety norms, lack of windows, and the proliferation of cramped hotels within the building. An investigation committee will be formed, and fire audits will be conducted across all hotels in the state.
Kolkata hotel fire: Nine died of suffocation, initial findings show
Nine people, including two women and a child, died in a fire at a hotel building on Mirza Ghalib Street in Central Kolkata early Wednesday. Initial findings by police and the West Bengal Fire Services Department suggest the victims died from suffocation rather than burn injuries, with thick smoke and narrow exits hampering evacuation
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Nine killed, several injured in massive hotel fire in Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street
Nine killed, several injured in massive hotel fire in Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street
