WB school recruitment scam: Process to verify applications from 'untainted' jobless teachers begins
KOLKATA: The School Education department has begun the process to verify applications from 'non-tainted' teaching staff who were in state government jobs before clearing the 2016 SSC test and rendered jobless, following a recent Supreme Court order, an official said. The apex court in an order on April 3 invalidated the appointments of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff but observed those who had served in state government departments in earlier jobs before opting for the 2016 recruitment test and not classified as ainted, can make fresh applications for being re-appointed in their earlier workplace and in same earlier position. A senior SSC official told PTI on Sunday that the School Education department on June 20 issued a communique to all district inspectors of schools for verification and authentication of applications by those candidates. The School Education department has thousands of such applications and a prepared database of every zone. Now the database of every respective zone has been forwarded to the DI office concerned and we have asked for verifying each and every name, whether he/she cleared the 2016 test, whether he/she figured in the untainted list and were on service till April 2, the official elaborated. The DIs have to give their feedback by early next week, he added. The untainted teachers started sending applications from April 14-15. The notice said, The candidates who do not fall in the category of tainted have been given the opportunity to apply to their previous departments. The official said that, as the candidates had made applications to various state government agencies from DI to WBSSC, directly to the school education department and the two boards entrusted with running the secondary and higher secondary education, the department is streamlining the process through one nodal authority DI offices in different zones. Earlier the SSC had sent lists of over 13,000 ot specifically tainted (untainted) teachers who can teach at their own present workplaces and draw remuneration till December 31. The same teachers are currently at their work places while several of them are continuing their agitation for permanently being re-instated and refused to sit for any fresh recruitment exams.
Wont be easy for Virat and Rohit to play 2027 WC: Ganguly
Kolkata, Jun 22: It wont be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in Indias ODI World Cup squad in 2027, former captain Sourav Ganguly says. All of us must understand, just like everyone, the game will go away from them and they will go away from the game, Ganguly told PTI in a lengthy interview at his residence. The next ODI World Cup is scheduled in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia and [] The post Wont be easy for Virat and Rohit to play 2027 WC: Ganguly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Afghan national arrested with forged Indian passport at Bhubaneswar airport
BHUBANESWAR: Amid rising national security concerns over illegal infiltration and potential espionage threats , an Afghan national masquerading as an Indian citizen was arrested at Biju Patnaik International Airport, police sources said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Mohammad Yousaf alias Yaha Khan, was caught red-handed on his arrival from Dubai on an IndiGo flight. He was using a forged Indian passport. The Airport police arrested Yousaf on Saturday on the complaint of DSP (immigration) Samapika Pattnaik whose team during a routine immigration clearance of Flight No. 6E-1488 arriving from Dubai spotted him with the counterfeit Indian passport (No. U1380251) issued in the name of Yaha Khan, purportedly a resident of Cuttack. Acting on suspicion, the immigration team conducted a thorough background check, which revealed a discreet look out circular (LOC) issued from Kolkata airport against the accused. Further system verification confirmed that the person was, in fact, Mohammad Yousaf, a 54-year-old man from Afghanistan, holding a genuine Afghan passport (No. 02457655). Police sources said he had allegedly illegally entered India in 2018, adopting a false Indian identity and securing official documents through forged means. Investigations revealed that Yousaf had fraudulently acquired multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar (No. 2347 1649 4378), PAN (BERPK1646E), Voter ID (YNY1493030) and Driving License (OR0519910002562) apart from the fake Indian passport. He had been residing in Peyton Sahi, Buxi Bazar area of Cuttack and operating as alias Yaha Khan, successfully blending into society while concealing his true identity. He not only lived undetected for years but also misused the forged documents to travel, conduct business, and open bank accounts across states. Officials have expressed concern that such forged identities could be used for espionage, smuggling, or terror-related activities, especially at a time when India is facing heightened intelligence threats. Sources said Yousaf confessed to his real identity during interrogation and admitted to fabricating multiple Indian documents. The investigating team also seized fake identity cards, foreign currencies, Rs 80,000 in cash, a smartphone, two gold earrings, a motorcycle registration certificate and bank documents in the forged name from his possession. The accused has been produced in court and remanded in judicial custody. Further investigation is underway to uncover any wider network and potential national security implications. We are now investigating the network that might have aided him in obtaining these documents and whether he was part of a larger sleeper cell or illegal intelligence operation, said an official. India not 'dharmshala,' Ranchi 'converted to Karachi': BJP wants action against alleged infiltration in Jharkhand
Massive blaze at chemical factory in Bengals Barasat; godowns gutted, 20 engines rushed to the spot
Fire and Emergency Service minister Sujit Bose says green corridors for fire engines may be in the pipeline
Union govt presses Bangladesh on review of Ganga treaty
NEW DELHI: After the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the government has now decided to renegotiate the Ganga River Water Treaty with Bangladesh, which is set to expire next year. India has communicated to its counterpart that it requires more water to meet its developmental needs. The new treaty will likely to be shorter, lasting 10 to 15 years. The shorter duration will foster flexibility and adaptability for both nations moving forward. The Ganga Water Treaty was signed on December 12, 1996 on sharing of water, particularly around the Farakka Barrage during the lean season. Before Pahalgam, we were inclined to extend the treaty for another 30 years, but the situation changed drastically afterward, stated a senior officer at the Ministry of External Affairs who participated in a meeting with the Bangladeshi counterpart earlier in May. It was a routine meeting, held twice a year, but it also provided an opportunity to express our concerns regarding the increasing need for water to support domestic development, which will influence the terms of the new treaty, the officer explained. According to internal documents for discussions, seen by this newspaper, the Farakka Barrage was built to continuously divert 40,000 cusecs of water into a feeder canal for the Kolkata Port Trust (now known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata). The 1996 treaty has disrupted this arrangement, leading to issues such as slope failure, bed erosion, and heavy siltation in the KPT, which has reduced its navigational efficiency. Additionally, the NTPC plant there is facing water crisis, the officer added. The current arrangement provides 35,000 cusecs of water alternately for 10 days each to both countries during the lean season, which lasts from March 11 to May 11. India is seeking 30,000 to 35,000 cusecs more during the same period to meet its emerging requirements. Indus water pact with Pakistan will never be restored, says Amit Shah The Centre has the support of the West Bengal government, which is the primary beneficiary of the additional water. During internal discussions, Bihar too emphasised the need for extra Ganga water to meet its drinking and irrigation needs. An internal meeting, which included a senior officer from West Bengal, has confirmed this requirement. The emerging sense of distrust following the coup in Bangladesh last year, has put Indian diplomacy in a challenging position. In early May, following the Pahalgam attack, Indian delegates visited Bangladesh and communicated to their counterparts that the treaty needs to be re-discussed due to Indias increasing water needs. In the past, the West Bengal government has expressed concerns that the treaty compromised Indias requirements. For any treaty made in good faith, it is the duty of the lower riparian state to respect the upper riparian state to maintain that good faith. How long can we continue to show generosity to support our neighbour when they dont value our contribution? remarked an official. Now that Indus treaty is on hold, we'll use more water for Indian farmers: Agriculture Minister Chouhan
Union Minister Majumdar compares West Bengals law and order with sex workers, TMC sees red
KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday attacked Union minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar for his remarks comparing the states law and order situation to sex workers. In a video footage shared by the TMC on its X handle, Majumdar was seen saying to the police, You have turned the law and order situation of West Bengal into the sex workers of Sonagachi. Sonagachi is the largest red-light area in Kolkata. The TMC demanded that Majumdar apologise immediately for his remarks. This is the filth that passes for political discourse in @BJP4India today. Their state president @DrSukanta BJP compared Bengals law and order situation to sex workers. This filth came from a Central minister. Not some fringe troll. Not some anonymous handle, the TMC said in a post. Behind all their slogans lies an ugly, hate-fuelled mindset that sees women as objects of abuse and insult, and the poor as tools to be exploited or mocked, the post added. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh also came down on Majumdar. He alleged that the language used by the BJP leader was extremely disgusting. While insulting the police, he not only mocked the work of sex workers, but also highlighted the distorted mentality of the BJP. This is not only misogyny, it is filth in the name of politics. We strongly protest this comment. Sukanta Majumdar should apologise immediately, Ghosh added. Responding to Ghoshs comments, Majumdar said, I have said that girls in red-light areas have ethics and respect, which Kolkata Police do not. Kunal Ghosh and his gang are trying to cover up the ugly comments made by Anubrata Mondal to the mother and wife of a police officer. But it will not be covered up. A month ago, an audio went viral where Mondal was heard hurling abuses and using objectionable remarks against the wife and mother of Bolpur police station inspector in-charge Litan Halder.
Blue-collar gig hiring jumps 92% in 2024, led by e-commerce and delivery platforms: Report
India's blue-collar gig economy experienced a significant surge, with a 92% year-on-year increase in 2024, driven by e-commerce and platform-based services. Cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata saw over 100% growth in delivery job postings. Applications for gig roles also rose by 63%, indicating a growing acceptance of this work as a viable career option, especially among graduates.
KOLKATA: The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) has sent a show cause notice to BJP leader Amit Malviya, allegedly for revealing the identity of a deceased minor girl. The body of the minor was recovered from her residence in Canning on June 16. Amit Malviya, the head of the BJPs IT cell and also the co-observer of the BJP in West Bengal, in his X handle, had stated that the minor girl was gang-raped and murdered. He claimed in the social media post that girls were not safe in West Bengal. He also provided a blurred picture of the minor with the post. WBCPCR Chairperson Tulika Das, mentioning this incident on his X handle, claimed that Malviya published the picture of the deceased minor, revealing the identity, a violation of Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act. We are not saying anything about his remark that a sexual assault was committed. We have sought a police report. He (BJP leader Amit Malviya) has provided the victims' picture. He has tried to blur it. But it is clear. That is why we have sent the show cause notice, Das added. Meanwhile, Police said that the minor died after consuming something poisonous, and the autopsy report did not show any signs of sexual assault. The police also filed a criminal case against the unidentified persons who had published the minor's pictures on social media.
Gill will score lots of runs in away series if he maintains his fantastic feet movement: Ganguly
Kolkata, Jun 21: Mighty impressed with Shubman Gills footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions if his feet movement remains as impeccable as it was on the opening day of the Test-series opener at Leeds. Playing his first Test as skipper, Gill conjured up a sublime unbeaten 127 that was packed with glorious drives. India ended the day at a solid 359 for three, [] The post Gill will score lots of runs in away series if he maintains his fantastic feet movement: Ganguly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Photos: 11th International Day of Yoga
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Kolkata Police detain Union Minister Sukanta Majumder from meeting dissident British-Indian doctor
The BJP legislator said that the doctor had invited him to his house for tea, and accused the police of blocking him from approaching the doctors house, which was allegedly located next to the residence of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee
CBI arrests two from Kolkata for 183 crore fake bank guarantee fraud in M.P.
The arrests exposed an inter-state gang involved in helping companies obtain fake bank guarantees to secure government projects in various States, the CBI said.
Mum, Kolkata & more: IndiGo to fly to 8 cities from Hindon in July
BJP leader, Kolkata Police spar over Durga Puja notice
House price index rises 3.1 pc in Q4 FY25: RBI data
The All-India House Price Index (HPI) saw a 3.1% annual increase in Q4 2024-25, according to the Reserve Bank of India. Kolkata experienced the highest growth at 8.8%, while Kochi saw a contraction of 2.3%. Sequentially, the all-India HPI rose by 0.9%, with Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Chennai showing notable increases.
CBI arrests two in 183-cr fake bank guarantee scam
The CBI took into custody Govind Chandra Hansda, senior manager at PNB, and Mohammed Firoz Khan from Kolkata following an extensive search operation spanning 23 locations across five states
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar detained twice in a day; BJP slams 'repressive' Mamata government
KOLKATA: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Friday alleged that he was obstructed by the police twice in a row on the same day. Dr Majumdar accused Kolkata Police of resisting BJPs attempts to observe Pashchimbanga Divas by trying to stop a two-wheeler rally led by him from reaching Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's residence on Elgin Road in south Kolkata. Later, he was stopped again while on his way to meet a doctor at the latter's residence in the Bhowanipur area. When the doctor, identified as Rajat Subhra Banerjee, went down the road to meet the Union Minister, he was also picked up in a police car. Both were detained and taken to Lalbazar, the Kolkata Police headquarters. Protesting the repressive behaviour of the autocratic Mamata Banerjee Government, the state BJP has called for blockades, demonstrations, and movements in every district centre today and tomorrow. Notably, Dr Rajat Subhra Banerjee had last year asked a few questions to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an interaction at Kellogg College in London regarding the present situation in West Bengal. According to political observers, the incident had put the state government in an awkward position. Before getting into the police car on Friday, Dr Majumdar said, I dont know why we were detained. This doesnt happen anywhere in the world. Earlier in the day, a face-off between BJP Yuva Morcha activists and Kolkata Police occurred in Bhowanipur outside the residence of Jan Sangh founding member Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. BJP workers had assembled there to pay their respects to the leader and then planned to proceed to nearby Netaji Bhavan, the residence of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Later, a small team of BJP workers led by Dr Majumdar reached Boses residence on two-wheelers and garlanded the leaders bust outside the house. For the past two years, a political slugfest has continued between the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government and the main opposition party, the BJP, over the observance of Pashchimbanga Divas, the statehood day. While the West Bengal government has identified Poila Baisakh, the Bengali New Years Day, for celebrating Pashchimbanga Divas, the state BJP has, on the basis of a central notification, earmarked June 20 for the observance. On June 20, 1947, the Legislative Assembly of then undivided Bengal voted in favour of the partition of the state between East and West Bengal, which paved the way for the creation of India and Pakistan.
CBI arrests two in Rs 183 crore fake bank guarantee scam
The CBI has busted an inter-state gang involved in a Rs 183.21 crore counterfeit bank guarantee scam related to irrigation projects in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities arrested a PNB senior manager and a Kolkata-based individual after searches across five states. The scam involved fabricated bank guarantees used by Teerth Gopicon Limited to secure government contracts.
KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an interim stay till September 26 on the West Bengal governments financial scheme to provide interim relief for Group C & D non-teaching employees in state-aided schools, who had recently lost their jobs following the Supreme Court order on April 3. Justice Amrita Sinha in the interim order prohibited the state from implementing the scheme till September 26 or until further orders. Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 and Rs 20,000 for some 5,000-odd Group C and D non-teaching employees in state-aided schools who had lost their jobs after the apex courts ruling. The Calcutta High Courts order is related to the West Bengal governments notification providing monthly interim relief of Rs 25,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively to them. Justice Sinha on Friday directed the petitioners to file affidavits within four weeks. The West Bengal government will file an affidavit in reply within a fortnight thereafter before the petition comes up for the next hearing. The waitlisted candidates had filed the petition in the High Court urging for a stay on the state governments relief scheme arguing that the scheme frustrated the Supreme Court order. Reacting to the High Court order, the Trinamool Congress attacked the opposition parties and labelled them as real enemies of people of Bengal. The party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, After the Supreme Courts order, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended an interim financial allowance to the affected Group-C and Group-D workers. But the Bangla-Birodhi brigade (anti-Bengal brigade) ran to the Calcutta High Court and got it struck down. He further added, They wont help the people, and they wont let anyone else help either. They are enemies of Bengal. Enemies of our people. Plain and simple. Opposition chief whip in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP MLA Sankar Ghosh said, I think this High Court order is another slap in the face to the state government. However, there is also room for sympathy for people who lost their jobs. While hearing the matter last week, Justice Sinha had asked advocate general Kishore Datta, What work will they do against the interim relief? Will they just stay at home and get it? In his reply, the advocate general had submitted that the interim relief was granted as livelihood support and social security for the sudden loss of livelihood. Apparently not satisfied with his reply, Justice Sinha had said, But you are not giving such support to unemployed candidates. Senior counsel for the petitioners Bikash Bhattacharya had last week cited Article 144 of the Constitution, saying it mandates that all civil and judicial authorities in India are obligated to act in aid of the Supreme Court, which means they must assist in enforcing the top court's decisions and rulings and ensure they are implemented effectively. Citing the Supreme Court order, Bhattacharya had argued that while the apex court had ordered giving back salaries they got during their service, the scheme proposed to give them money out of public funds subverting the order. Can the state in exercise of its executive power under Article 162 support corruption? How can the state give money to those who got their jobs through corrupt means? Bhattacharya had said. The AG had submitted that the state and the West Bengal Central School Service Commission had already filed a review petition before the Supreme Court and the hearing was pending.
Assault on democracy, breach of privilege: Sukanta Majumdar slams TMC over attack in Diamond Harbour
KOLKATA: Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the north eastern region, Sukanta Majumdar, on Friday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the attack on him in the Budge Budge area of Diamond Harbour near Kolkata. In his letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker Dr Majumdar alleged that on Thursday he was attacked by TMC-backed criminal mobs. He also termed the incident as a grave breach of parliamentary privilege - a direct and dangerous assault on Indian democracy. Later, Majumdar took to X and accused the police for not taking any action. In a post in X, he said, Yesterday in Budge Budge, Diamond Harbour, I was subjected to a brutal, orchestrated attack by TMC-backed criminal mobs, while the @WBPolice stood as mute, spineless spectators. The police not only failed to act during the violencethey also failed to take any preventive action, despite clear signs of escalating tension. Yesterday in Budge Budge, Diamond Harbour, I was subjected to a brutal, orchestrated attack by TMC-backed criminal mobs, while the @WBPolice stood as mute, spineless spectators. The police not only failed to act during the violencethey also failed to take any preventive action, pic.twitter.com/QGJK7BbRkN Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) June 20, 2025 Even when a Union Minister of State and sitting Member of Parliament was targeted, the state machinery looked the other way. This is a grave breach of parliamentary privilegea direct and dangerous assault on Indian democracy, he further added. Earlier on Thursday, Majumdar visited Budge Budge to meet an injured BJP worker. He alleged that while he was returning stones and shoes were thrown at him by some Trinamool Congress workers. Majumdar said, I will inform the Home Ministry about the entire situation. They are engaged in such acts to destroy democracy. Bricks, stones, shoes were thrown at me. TMC sponsors the entire thing. He further alleged that many of those involved in the violence were likely Bangladeshi nationals engaged in hooliganism in the state.
SMP Kolkata Junior Marine Officer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheSyama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata (SMP Kolkata) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Junior Marine Officer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official SMP Kolkata website. The last date to submit the application form is 24-07-2025.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on May 13
Trinbago Knight Riders Rope In DJ Bravo As Head Coach Ahead Of CPL 2025
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have appointed former West Indies allrounder Dwayne Brave as their new head coach for the upcoming edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025. Under the leadership of Bravo, TKR will set out on their journey in pursuit of a historic 5th CPL title starting August 17. After a decorated playing career filled with match-winning performances and championship moments, Sir Champion now takes the reins in a new role, ready to inspire and train the next generation of Knights from the dugout, the franchise said in a statement. Bravo played 107 matches in the CPL between 2013 and 2024. He represented TKR in nine out of the 11 seasons and won the title five times, including 2021, when he led St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. With 129 CPL wickets and 1,155 runs, Bravo stands as one of the most successful cricketers in CPL history. Its an honour to be given the opportunity to be head coach of TKR, a team thats very close to my heart. I would like to personally thank Coach Phil Simmons for his time and commitment over the last few years, and now I look forward to this new challenge for me and my staff, said Bravo. Last year, he was appointed the head coach of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. He also served as a mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 and had worked as a bowling consultant for Chennai Super Kings for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, following his retirement from playing for the franchise in 2022. At the 2024 T20 World Cup, Bravo was the bowling consultant for the Afghanistan team that lost to South Africa in the semi-final. Last year, he was appointed the head coach of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. He also served as a mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 and had worked as a bowling consultant for Chennai Super Kings for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, following his retirement from playing for the franchise in 2022. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
IISER Kolkata Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 08 Posts
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Kolkata) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 08 Assistant Professor posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IISER Kolkata website. The last date to submit the application form is 31-07-2025.
ITD Cementation Share Price Swings After Securing Orders Worth Rs 960 Crore
ITD Cementation has been awarded a project at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala and a multi-storeyed commercial building development in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed IIT Kharagpur Director
Kolkata, Jun 20 (PTI) Suman Chakraborty, the Institute Chair Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Kharagpur, and Sir J C Bose National Fellow of the Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed the director of IIT Kharagpur, the institute said in a statement on Friday night. Chakraborty, who will take over from the current acting director professor Amit Patra, will be in office for a period of five years with effect from the date of taking charge or till attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. Chakraborty was recently awarded the 2026 TWAS Award in
ISI Kolkata Research Associates I Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheIndian Statistical Institute Kolkata (ISI Kolkata) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Research Associates I posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ISI Kolkata website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-07-2025.
ITD Cementation shares in focus after bagging Rs 960 crore orders in Kerala and West Bengal
Shares of ITD Cementation India will be in focus after the company announced two new orders worth around Rs 960 crore. The contracts include construction work at Trivandrum International Airport and a multi-storied commercial complex in Kolkata. This marks its second major win in June, following an earlier Rs 893 crore order for a jetty project in Odisha.
Tea trade disrupted: Iran-Israel war halts exports; Kolkata shipments pile up
The Iran-Israel conflict has halted Indian tea exports to Iran, a major importer. Consignments are stuck at Mumbai's port, disrupting a revival in exports seen earlier in 2024. Exporters are concerned about payments and rising freight costs, leading them to explore alternative markets like the UK and Europe, shifting focus away from premium Darjeeling tea.
Kolkata weather: Humid conditions with rain expected
Kolkata experiences a typical monsoon day today with warmth and patchy showers expected, reaching a high of 33.2C and an 89% chance of rain later. The week ahead forecasts continued rain and fluctuating warmth, with temperatures potentially hitting 36.1C. Tuesday is anticipated to be the wettest day, so plan accordingly for potential waterlogging.
Protesters throw slippers at Sukanta over NREGA dues
Kol, Bidhannagar cops crack down on bikes without silencers
Speaker expunges oppn remarks, says hear replies before walkouts
25 loco pilots from ER and SER set to steer city Metro from July
Bengal ranks third among foreign tourists fave Indian destinations
Koneenica flags stroller concern at Kolkata airport
Given 25 options, candidates take 5 on an avg on UG admission portal
Kaliganj sees peaceful bypoll, booths record above 72% turnout
Dhunseri to invest Rs 1k cr in Panagarh for 2 production lines
BJP challenges Bengal speakers notification on central forces
EC refutes TMC charge over webcasting contract to Guj firm
BJP MP Flown to AIIMS Delhi From Kolkata
Suffering from acute pancreatitis, MP was moved by air ambulance from Kolkata
Bihar police job 'scam': ED carries out searches in several states
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted multi-state searches concerning a money laundering probe into the 2023 Bihar police constable recruitment scam, which aimed to fill 21,391 vacancies. Investigations spanned across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, targeting private entities and a Kolkata-based press. The masterminds are allegedly linked to the NEET UG paper leak case of 2024.
Tech snags delay 2 flights to Northeast from Kolkata
Author Prafulla Roy passes away at 91
BJP MP airlifted to Delhi AIIMS
IIT-Kgp gets full-time director after 6 months
IIT-Kgp, JU better global ranks, CU sees slight dip
Ex-homeguard turns ASP to offer jobs, held
Political parties compete to take credit for resumption of MGNREGS in West Bengal
Court order a significant victory for rural workers and a strong reaffirmation of their right to work under MGNREGA, says agricultural workers union
3-hr search at school after bomb hoax
BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay shifted to Delhi as his health deteriorates
Kolkata: Former Calcutta High Court judge and BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay has been shifted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi via an air ambulance Thursday after his health deteriorated. June 14, the BJP MP was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after he complained of acute abdominal pain and vomiting []
115 dengue cases in state in past 13 weeks
Critically ill BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay airlifted to AIIMS Delhi
The 63-year-old was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, according to reports from a private hospital in Kolkata
SBI takes firm stand on shifting key departments from Kolkata to Mumbai
State Bank of India is progressing with its plan to relocate key departments of its global market unit from Kolkata to Mumbai, a move opposed by some local civil society groups. SBI defends the initiative as a continuous process driven by evolving business needs.
BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay remains critical, being flown to AIIMS-New Delhi
BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former judge, was transferred to AIIMS-New Delhi. His health condition was critical. He was suffering from acute pancreatitis and gastrointestinal sepsis. Gangopadhyay was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata. State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar confirmed the decision for advanced treatment.
First splash of monsoon, home-bound journey from school zones becomes a headache
HC convicts 7 lawyers for heckling Bongaon judge
IndiGo To Operate Direct Flights From Hindon To Eight Cities
IndiGo will begin direct operations from Hindon to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna and Varanasi from July 20.
Rise in Cov cases with mild symptoms, outbreak nears plateau: Docs
ITD Cementation Wins Orders Worth Rs 960 Crore In Kerala, West Bengal
The company has received a construction project at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and development of a multi-storeyed commercial building in Kolkata.
22, 24-carat Gold prices rise across Indian cities on June 19
West Bengal bypoll: BJP candidate alleges poll officials put ink mark on his middle finger
KOLKATA: BJP candidate for the by-election to Kaliganj assembly constituency in West Bengal's Nadia district, Ashis Ghosh, on Thursday alleged that polling officials put the ink mark on his middle finger instead of the index finger when he went to cast his vote. Ghosh alleged that the polling officer of booth number 173 in Debagram under the insistence of Trinamool Congress agents deliberately put the ink mark on his middle finger. First, they missed putting the ink on my finger when I went to cast my vote. Then, after noticing that the ink was not there, I went back and they deliberately put the ink on my middle finger. This is a pre-planned thing. This is nothing but a political conspiracy of the TMC and they did it, Ghosh alleged. After casting his vote, Ghosh posed for photographs, showing the middle finger with the ink mark. Talking to PTI , one of the poll officials said that though no rule was flouted by Ghosh showing the middle finger, they have sought a report from the District Magistrate in this regard. There is no hard and fast rule that the ink should be put on the index finger. There was no rule flouted. We will look into the matter, the official said.
INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy, enhancing coastal defense capabilities. Built by GRSE Kolkata, it features advanced sonar and indigenous components, replacing older corvettes. The vessel will safeguard India's ports and boost maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
Anatomy of a crime: Sonam, Muskan and more why are women criminals different?
NEW DELHI: Sonam, Muskan, Shivani, Ravina, Radhika framed in their dual identities as women and alleged 'husband killers' , they have not just grabbed headlines and courted notoriety over the last months but also challenged conventional notions about femininity and crime. The young women from various parts of the country were living their everyday lives, a world away from the national spotlight. Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes. The questions abound: Why do women commit crimes? Why are they treated differently than male criminals? Are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered? It's a mix of social stigma, rigid gender roles, and unrealistic standards for women, experts said. British criminologist Frances Heidensohn has a term for the strong societal reaction double deviance theory. A woman committing a crime not only violates a legal norm but also a gender norm, explained G S Bajpai, professor of criminology and vice chancellor of the National Law University in Delhi. Women are expected to be caring and compliant. A woman who commits crime is therefore an aberration - abnormal and exceptional. This is not true for men... She is, therefore, as some scholars have described, doubly deviant and hence must be doubly punished'. Thus her gender becomes relevant to society's response to the crime. She is not just a criminal, she is a female criminal, Bajpai told PTI. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported over 4.45 lakh crimes against women in 2022. However, it doesn't maintain a separate category for crimes 'by' women due to their low numbers. Yet serious offences committed by women, however small in number, make an impact all their own. On Tuesday, Sonam Raghuvanshi , a household name today, was taken to Meghalaya to reconstruct the killing of her husband , Raja Raghuvanshi, found hacked to death on a hillside, a critical step in the probe into a case that has the nation agog. The Indore couple was on their honeymoon and the bride allegedly plotted the killing along with her former boyfriend and three hitmen. In March this year, Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla allegedly stabbed her husband Saurabh Rajput to death in Meerut, dismembered his body, and sealed the remains in a drum filled with cement. 36 days of marriage, one deadly meal: Jharkhand bride kills husband in chilling echo of Raja Raghuvanshi case In April, Bijnor's Shivani claimed her husband died of a heart attack. Police later revealed that she had strangled Deepak to death. The same month, in Bhiwani, YouTuber Ravina allegedly killed her husband with the help of a male friend after he objected to their intimacy and her social media activities. Also in June, Sangli woman Radhika allegedly killed her husband, Anil, only 15 days after their marriage. Except for Ravina who is 32, the others are in their 20s. Then there was media executive Indrani Mukerjea , accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, and Jolly Joseph from Kerala, who allegedly poisoned six family members over 14 years to acquire property. And long before, in 19th-century Kolkata was Troilokya Devi, a courtesan and India's first known female serial killer who lured women -- mainly sex workers - and murdered them to rob them of their jewellery. With an accomplice, she killed at least five women before being apprehended and was executed in 1884. Many of the recent cases - dealing with wives killing their husbands -- triggered a flood of social media outrage and prolonged media coverage that often painted women as inherently malicious and portrayed men as helpless victims of their evil spouses. One instance of the vile and misogynist ride on social media websites was a crude callback to Sonam Bewafa Hai (Sonam is unfaithful) viral meme from some years ago. Public focus is misdirected, said women's rights activist Yogita Bhayana. It reflects our discomfort with women breaking out of the roles assigned to them. Such societal suppression will eventually lead to outbursts. The media is sensationalising it, giving it a Sonam did it' spin, as if she acted alone, which she didn't-there was male involvement too, Bhayana told PTI. Referring to the Sonam Raghuvanshi case, she said it became easier for her to plot a murder than to admit she was in love. That's the kind of psychological conflict women face in our society. Her crime isn't being defended, but we need to examine the root causes -- how deeply our culture conditions women to behave a certain way. Men, Bajpai added, are motivated primarily by power, honour, impulse, and instrumental goals while female crime is often propelled by prior victimisation, manipulation, and emotional stress. A society that views women as caregivers and crucibles of honour is no doubt disturbed when those women engage in criminal activity, Bajpai said. Intimate partner violence is neither new nor uncommon, as global and national trends have indicated that instances of husbands killing their wives far outnumber instances of wives killing their husbands, he argued. In fact, over half of all cases of homicide against women in India are carried out by their current or former partnersThis indicates that the media reporting of cases of women killing their husbands is disproportionate, he noted. According to criminal psychologist Deepti Puranik, there may be a number of reasons behind such an outburst against social ties. Culture and society generally play a lot of roles when it comes to marriages. People are forced to get married against their wishes. Many people are getting married very early and at that age they haven't reached an emotional maturity level to understand the responsibility that comes with a marital relationship, she said. Bhayana echoed Puranik. Women's mental health and internal struggles are ignored, she said. The suppression they face growing up, the communication barriers, and the unrealistic expectations placed on them all builds up. Stories of women criminals have often followed a predictable pattern -- centred on themes like extramarital affairs. This reflects a broader lack of nuance in how such cases are understood, revealing gaps in the way female criminality and its complex motivations are examined. Kulpreet Yadav, co-author of Queens of Crime: True Stories of Women Criminals from India, said law enforcement procedures have never truly adapted to consider women as potential perpetrators because of the scant number of crimes by women. ...the focus has overwhelmingly been on male offenders. Female criminology, by contrast, has received very little attention. As a result, our global understanding of how a woman with criminal intent thinks is quite limited, said the author. Does that mean crime should be treated the same irrespective of the perpetrator's gender? Bajpai advises strongly against it. Such a blanket approach may result in injustice. At times, given the nature and context of the crime, the gender of the perpetrator and the victim become relevant to appropriately understanding the criminal act. Such a comprehensive appreciation of the facts ensures that the response of the state and society is fair and effective, he said.
ED raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam' linked PMLA case
At least a dozen locations in Patna and Nalanda in Bihar, Ranchi (Jharkhand), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Kolkata (West Bengal) are being covered under PMLA
ED conducts multi-state raids in PMLA case linked to Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'
PATNA: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted multi-state raids in connection with a money laundering investigation into an alleged scam in the recruitment of constables in Bihar during 2023, official sources said. At least a dozen locations in Patna and Nalanda in Bihar, Ranchi (Jharkhand), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Kolkata (West Bengal) are being covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. The masterminds of this alleged scam are the same as that of NEET UG Paper Leak Scam of 2024, they said.
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Calcutta HC directs Centre to implement MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal from August 1
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