Kolkata Metro Introduces QR Code Ticketing for Seamless Travel
Kolkata Metro enhances travel convenience with QR code ticketing, easing access during the busy Durga Puja festival. Kolkata Metro Introduces QR Code Ticketing for Seamless Travel
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Suruchi Sangha's Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata showcased the life and legacy of Syama Prasad Mukherjee through theme-based decorations, marking the 125th birth anniversary of the political leader. Speaking about this year's theme, Suruchi Sangha secretary Sourav Sikdar said the organisation had chosen to highlight Mukherjee's contribution and legacy. This year, we are celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mukherjee. He was a great leader, and without his contribution, West Bengal might not have remained part of India, Sikdar said. He also highlighted the cultural significance of Durga Puja in the state, describing it as a major festival celebrated on a grand scale. Durga Puja, the biggest festival for Sanatanis, is celebrated on a grand scale here, he said. The theme-based pandal brings together the festive celebrations and a presentation of Mukherjee's life, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with his historical and political legacy during Durga Puja. Mean...
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Bengal: Kolkata Metro passengers can now directly scan QR codes
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Travelling by metro in Kolkata got smarter from Wednesday, with officials announcing two new initiatives. Metro Railway commuters will no longer have to download any app to purchase tickets. This facility has been launched at a select few stations and will be extended to others soon. Commuters will be able to purchase tickets smoothly by scanning QR image stickers available at metro stations without downloading any app. This facility has been made available at the Esplanade, Dumdum, Dakshineswar Rabindra Sarobar, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, Kalighat, Howrah, Sealdah, Sovabazar-Sutanuti, Salt Lake Sector V and Dumdum Cantonment stations. This facility will soon be available at other stations of all corridors, a senior Metro Railway official said. This will come as a big relief for people using the metro during Durga Puja. Many pandal hoppers are not regular metro users and have not downloaded the AAMAR KOLKATA METRO app. Neither do they possess smart cards. Such people will no longer have to queue up at booking counters. Metro is gearing up for a huge rush during the Pujas and will be running nightlong services on three days along its Blue and Green lines. This facility was introduced by Metro Railway general manager Prem Sagar Gupta at the Park Street station. Under the second initiative, Metro commuters would be able to purchase tickets from any station to their destination with the help of the Paytm app, apart from the AAMAR KOLKATA METRO app. The chief operations officer of Paytm was present at the occasion along with his team. These new facilities would help commuters to purchase tickets quickly and conveniently without standing in long queues and save their valuable time, Gupta said during the launch. Metro has also made elaborate plans to provide security to passengers during the Durga Puja. Special attention will be paid towards the safety and security of women commuters. Co-ordination meetings have been held between the Kolkata Police, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Metro Railway Police in this regard. Joint inspections have also been carried out. There will be special anti-sabotage teams with special equipment and sniffer dogs. Apart from these, there will be constant patrolling by both men and women RPF personnel to prevent any misbehaviour with women commuters. No eve-teasing or molestation attempt will be tolerated. Teams will also be travelling on trains, another official said. There will also be close monitoring of live CCTV footage at the security control rooms that will be in constant touch with the teams on the ground. Special technical teams will also be located at strategic places to handle any glitches. Any disruption of services can lead to overcrowding at stations, and Metro Railway wants to avoid that.
Kolkata High Court Orders Removal of Old EVM Data Ahead of Local Elections
The Kolkata High Court has directed the West Bengal Election Commission to delete old EVM data in preparation for upcoming urban body elections. Kolkata High Court Orders Removal of Old EVM Data Ahead of Local Elections
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Mamata Banerjee Condemns Arrest of CJP Leaders in Kolkata
Mamata Banerjee criticizes the arrest of CJP leaders in Delhi, calling for unity to protect democratic rights in India. Mamata Banerjee Condemns Arrest of CJP Leaders in Kolkata
'No substance or truth': Kolkata Police dismisses claim of knife attack on Mamata Banerjee
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Mamata Banerjee condemns the arrest of CJP leaders
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on charges of trespassing at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and also committed to always side with the CJPs movement. We, and many generations before us, have fought strongly for our democratic rights. We must continue to do so. I strongly condemn the arrest of Ashutosh and Saurav of the CJP. These moments are about us all, pledging and standing up to fight unitedly to protect our great democracy. This is an attempt to intimidate and silence an entire generation. This is unacceptable. We must never surrender our constitutional rights, said the former Chief Minister in a social media message. She also claimed that the murder of democracy was happening in many parts of the country. 14,000 of our people in Bengal are facing the brunt of police and political atrocities. A government that has forgotten that it is of the people, by the people, for the people is nearing its end. To the millions of young people, I say: Your Didi is with you - today and forever! Let us stand together and save our Mother India, she said. Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, were in the national capital recently to take part in the CJP movement demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police had already banned protest demonstrations at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. However, on the very next day after the ban was imposed, a total of 14 CJP supporters, including Ashutosh and Saurav, climbed the wall of Jantar Mantar and entered the premises. They were carrying the Tricolour and were initially detained, but the Delhi Police arrested them late on Tuesday. Ashutosh, Saurabh and others were produced before the court of an executive magistrate on Wednesday and were remanded to five-day judicial custody. They have been sent to Tihar Jail.
Golf: Vishesh, Anshu, Manoj look to make a mark on their India Championship debut
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Khalin Joshi, Veer Ahlawat and Rashid Khan are set to feature in PGTIs US$ 4 million India Championship 2026. However, the PGTI contingent also features an exciting crop of youngsters in the age group of 18 to 22the Gen Next of Indian golfwho will be looking to make a mark on their DP World India Championship debut when the event tees off on October 15 at the historic Delhi Golf Club (DGC). Young guns such as 19-year-old Vishesh Sharma, 18-year-old Manoj S., 21-year-old Anshul Kabthiyal, 16-year-old Kartik Singh and 22-year-old Shubham Jaglan have all earned their spots at the mega-event thanks to finishing inside the top 24 of the Race to India Championship at the end of the seasons penultimate event, the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship, last week at Greater Noida. Vishesh, Manoj and Anshul are currently ranked 16th, 17th and 18th respectively on the PGTI Order of Merit, while Kartik and Shubham are ranked 20th and 21st. Vishesh and Shubham won their maiden professional titles on the PGTI this season. Vishesh Sharma leads the charge for the youth brigade. The Hyderabad lad, who played his first season on the PGTI last year, is riding on the confidence of his breakthrough win at his home course last month. He also secured two other top-10s this season. Vishesh, who has been India No. 1 in the 13 to 15 age group category, said, Its an honour to be here, playing alongside the biggest golfing stars in the world and my fellow Indian players. Were all proud to represent India, and this is a huge opportunity to show what we can do and what Indian golf has to offer. Performing well here would mean a lot to me. Bengaluru-based Manoj S, also playing his second season as a professional, fought his way into the top-24 of the Race to India Championship with a late flourish in the season as he claimed tied fifth and tied second finishes in the two events preceding this weeks season-finale. Manoj jumped from 26th to 17th place in the PGTI Order of Merit following his joint runner-up finish at the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship. Manoj, who was India No. 2 in the junior category in 2023, said, Last week was really important because I was outside the top 24 and needed a good finish to qualify. I managed to do that, so now I want to stay focused, carry that momentum into this week and see how it goes. He added, Its going to be a great experience for me, and I cant wait to tee it up on Thursday. Its a tough course, and Im not hitting driver at all this week. Im looking forward to the challenge. Anshul Kabthiyal comes into the event with four top-10s under his belt this season, including a runner-up finish. Anshul, a winner of 10 junior titles and six amateur titles, has been a consistent performer since last season and is a name to watch out for this week at DGC. Sixteen-year-old Kartik Singh is the youngest player in the field at the India Championship. Hes already made an impression in his first season on the PGTI with two top-10s to his credit. Kartik has been the top-ranked junior and amateur golfer in India prior to turning professional. Kartik said, Ive watched the likes of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood on television for years, and I still watch them regularly. To now have the chance to play alongside my idols feels really special. Im very grateful to the PGTI for giving me this opportunity. My main goal is to enjoy the week and make the most of this experience. Shubham Jaglan, former India No. 1 junior who played college golf in the United States prior to turning professional last year, has enjoyed a fruitful season on the PGTI in 2026. Shubham won his maiden title in Kolkata two months back and also claimed a third-place finish and another top-10 finish during the season. Shubham said, Im very excited to compete at the DGC where I have grown up playing. I would watch the Indian Open here as a kid and follow the likes of Anirban Lahiri on the course. Now, Im competing alongside him at the same event. So, its very special to be on the other side of the rope now. He added, Ive played well all year long, and now Im in a position where I can compete this week. These are the goals you set for yourself. These are the tournaments you want to play and win. On the presence of many talented Indian youngsters in the field, Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, said, The presence of so many talented young Indian golfers, including teenagers at the India Championship, is a testament to the growing strength and depth of the game in our country and our endeavour of creating maximum playing opportunities for our players. Competing alongside some of the worlds best players on home soil is an invaluable opportunity for these youngsters to test themselves at the highest level, gain confidence and accelerate their development. We hope this experience will inspire them to raise their ambitions and demonstrate that Indian golf has a bright future on the global stage, he added.
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Football: Forlan buoyed by Uruguay restart after 2026 World Cup
Digital Desk | Montevideo (Uruguay), Oct 13 (IANS) Diego Forlan has offered a positive appraisal of his first matches in charge of Uruguay's national team, applauding his players' attitude in a recent three-stop friendly tour of Asia. The Celeste lost 3-1 to Japan in Miyagi on September 24 before beating South Korea 4-1 in Seoul four days later and then cruising past India 6-1 in Kolkata on October 6. The feeling was great, Forlan told a news conference on Tuesday. The team showed its quality throughout. We were able to give debuts to several players and the established ones performed at a very high level. It was a pleasure to be a part of the group. Forlan replaced Marcelo Bielsa as manager in August, weeks after the team's failure to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, reports Xinhua. The 47-year-old, who is also in charge of Uruguay's under-20 national team, said the players had helped him settle into the position. What gave me the most peace of mind was their backing, their desire to come [to the national team], he said. We had talks with them beforehand, and everyone wanted to be there. The former Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan striker said he was particularly impressed with his team's performance against South Korea. Honestly, I believe it had been a long time since I'd seen Uruguay's national team play the way they did against an opponent of a high standard, Forlan said. We scored some high-quality goals and controlled the tempo from the start. In the second half we could have scored a fifth or sixth goal. Forlan scored 36 goals in 112 games for Uruguay, winning the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2010 World Cup after scoring five goals to help Uruguay reach the semifinals. Forlan's coaching experience includes spells in charge of Uruguayan clubs Penarol and Atenas.
Calcutta HC directs deletion of old EVM data for upcoming urban civic polls in Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal Election Commission (WBEC) to erase old data stored in electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in previous elections in wake of the polls for different urban civic bodies in the state, including that of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation. However, the division bench of the Calcutta High Court's Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge and Justice Om Narayan Rai directed the WBEC not to erase the old EVM data in cases of three specific wards of the KMC and the Contai municipality in East Midnapore district. Incidentally, in the previous hearing on this matter on October 12, the Chief Justice's bench had asked the WBEC whether it was possible to save data from the voting machines (EVMs) involved in the case on a hard disk and whether it was necessary to delete the previous data before using the EVMs in the forthcoming civic body polls. In response, the WBEC told the court that it was possible to delete the old data. In the past, several EVMs were preserved due to cases surrounding urban civic body elections conducted in the past. This year, the polls for several urban civic bodies are scheduled to be held in November this year and the results are expected to be announced in December. But since the WBEC did not have enough EVMs, they approached the Calcutta High Court for permission to delete the data of the EVMs involved in the case and use them again. State Additional Advocate General Bilabial Bhattacharya on Wednesday told the court that the Supreme Court's stay order was applicable only to certain wards under Contai municipality and in case of specific wards in other municipalities they were under consideration of the Calcutta High Court. Thereafter, the division bench directed the deletion of old data from EVMs except for those in cases of three specific wards of the KMC and the Contai municipality in East Midnapore district.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd Wins Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability 2026
VMPL Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 14: Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has been declared winner of the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability (GPAS) 2026 in Chemical sector, by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, in recognition of its steadfast commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy and operations. The Golden Peacock Awards are regarded as a global benchmark of corporate excellence. The awards draw around 1,000 applications each year. Entries are evaluated by independent assessors through a rigorous, multi-stage process, and the final selection is made by an eminent jury. Out of 456 nominations received this year, 197 organisations were shortlisted, and Himadri's performance surpassed the benchmark required to qualify for this prestigious honour. The award will be presented at the Golden Peacock Awards Presentation Ceremony during IOD India
Calcutta HC directs Union Home Ministry to join Mahua Moitra security case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Union Home Ministry to be a party in the case related to the security of Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district. The single-judge bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya directed the Union Home Ministry to be a party in the case till Thursday. Moitra had earlier approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection, alleging that miscreants had been repeatedly harassing her within her Lok Sabha constituency. She alleged that sometimes eggs were thrown at her while she was at the party office, and sometimes she had been attacked while she was travelling in a car within her Lok Sabha constituency. Accordingly, the Calcutta High Court had earlier directed that sufficient security should be provided to the Trinamool Lok Sabha member Moitra while she would be within her constituency. However, since she faced attack and harassment, she again approached the Calcutta High Court seeking assignment of whole-time security personnel for her. The court ordered the deployment of two security guards for Moitra when she would be within her Lok Sabha constituency. On October 7, the court had sought the report from the state government in the matter and also directed the latter to inform the court about the rules regarding the security of a Lok Sabha member within her constituency. On Wednesday, the state's Additional Advocate General Rajdeep Majumdar submitted a report in the Calcutta High Court. He told the court that the Krishnagar Lok Sabha MP was getting security as per the Union Home Ministry guidelines and as per the MP's Yellow Book. The Trinamool MP was given X category security as per the Yellow Book, the Additional Advocate General told the court. In his counter argument, Moitra's counsel told the court that although one personal security officer (PSO) had been appointed for his client, the PSO did not stay with her round the clock. Moitra's counsel also said that since his client had sought additional and enhanced security for her after sustained attacks, the Union Home Ministry could intervene in the matter. Thereafter, Justice Bhattacharya asked for inclusion of the Union Home Ministry as a party in the matter by Thursday. The next hearing on the matter will be held on December 2.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday that the new industrial policy of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government that will be released just before the forthcoming Diwali festival will also have a transparent land policy as well as an incentive policy to attract big ticket investment in the state. He made this announcement while speaking at the inauguration of the Rs 6,000 crore phenol and acetone plants of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited at the industrial township of Haldia in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, which is also the native district of the Chief Minister. The Group of Ministers entrusted with the task of formulating the new industrial policy had already submitted the proposals on this count. Before the forthcoming Diwali festival, the final industrial policy will be presented to the industry fraternity. The new policy will also have a transparent land policy as well as a transparent incentive policy. The incentive policy will provide details of incentives, including power tariff subsidy, that will be provided to the investors, Chief Minister Adhikari said. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched a scathing attack against the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments in West Bengal, accusing both the regimes of systematically destroying the industrial ambience in the state. Militant trade unionism and even assault of industrialists during the previous Left Front regime had driven away several industrial units from West Bengal during the 34-year Left Front regime from 1977 to 2011. Thereafter, during the previous 15-year Trinamool Congress regime from 2011 to 2026, the flawed land policies of the state government, rampant corruption and extortion had made industrialists averse towards West Bengal. Now time has come to move on and move out of that bad phase, Chief Minister Adhikari said. He also made a promise that the state government will operate on the industrial front in such a manner that in the next one year West Bengal will become the industrial destination for industrialists throughout the country. Let us go to Bengal -- will be the new aim of the industrialists within a year. No one can stop the tide of industrial inflow in the state in the coming days. West Bengal will move forward with a double-engine government. More industrial investment will be made in the state in the coming days, the Chief Minister said.
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Fiji's High Commissioner to India, Jagnnath Sami, has urged the Centre to consider seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Kolkata, Visakhapatnam and Madras ports to commemorate the historic journeys of Indian indentured labourers, known as girmitiyas. He also called for India and Fiji to collaborate on preserving archives and documenting their shared heritage.
Billboard case: Abhishek Banerjee appears before Kolkata Police for questioning
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday for questioning in connection with the Camac Street billboard removal case. The probe follows a complaint by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation alleging that police personnel and civic workers were harassed and assaulted during the August 27 incident. Three FIRs have been registered.
District Cricket Association: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley extended his wishes to former Indian player and current head coach Gautam Gambhir on his 45th birthday on Wednesday, saying Delhi is proud of its own son and his invaluable contribution to Indian cricket. Happy Birthday, Gautam Gambhir! Wishing you good health, happiness and continued success. Delhi is proud of its own son and his invaluable contribution to Indian cricket. May you continue to inspire generations and take Indian cricket to greater heights, Jaitley told IANS. Former India cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina also extended their birthday wishes to Gambhir, while BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla congratulated the former opener. Yuvraj took to Instagram to wish Gambhir well, expressing his continued support and wishing him greater success. GG, you know Ive always got your back and wish you only go from strength to strength! Happy birthday, brother. Always upwards, and keep making us proud! Lots of love, Yuvraj wrote. Former India batter Suresh Raina also wished Gambhir on X, praising his fighting spirit and contribution to Indian cricket. A fighter on the field, a champion at heart, and a man who has always stood tall for Indian cricket, Raina wrote. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more milestones in your journey. Keep inspiring, keep leading, he added. BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla also congratulated the India head coach, highlighting his passion and commitment to the game. Your passion for cricket, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to Indian cricket continue to inspire. May you be blessed with good health, happiness and continued success as you contribute to the growth and glory of Indian cricket. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, Shukla wrote. Gambhir served as one of Indias most successful opening batsmen from 2003 to 2016, forming a formidable partnership with Virender Sehwag. He was Indias second-highest run-scorer with 393 runs in nine innings, including four fifties, in the 2011 World Cup. His crucial 97 runs in the final against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium helped India chase down 275 and lifted the coveted trophy after 28 years. Across all international formats, Gambhir amassed 10,324 runs in 242 matches at an average of 38.95, including 20 centuries and 63 fifties. In the IPL, Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders to two titles in 2012 and 2014. He scored 4,217 runs in 154 matches, including 36 fifties. Since taking charge as head coach in July 2024, Gambhir has overseen Indias triumphs in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2025 ACC Mens Asia Cup, and the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Gambhir is celebrating his birthday while preparing to lead India in the fourth T20 International against the West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Since taking charge as head coach in July 2024, Gambhir has overseen Indias triumphs in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2025 ACC Mens Asia Cup, and the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengal STF busts illegal arms factory in Kolkata
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) In a sudden operation late on Tuesday night after a tip off by their sources, the sleuths of the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory on the southern outskirts of Kolkata, the state police informed on Wednesday morning. Several single-shot guns, pistols, and cartridges were recovered during the raid operation. In addition, the STF sleuths also recovered cartridges and firearm-manufacturing equipment. An insider from the state police said that this illegal arms manufacturing factory was found after a raid was conducted on a house in Ayubnagar under Nadial Police Station on the southern Kolkata on Tuesday. However, the state police official added, the owner fled the house before the STF raid was conducted. It is alleged that he had set up an arms manufacturing factory in the house. In this raid, two 7 mm guns, two country-made pistols were recovered. It is also reported that firearms manufacturing equipment and cartridges were also found. It is learnt that the STF had registered a case under the Arms Act at Nadial Police Station. According to the state police official, it has been possible to identify the accused. The STF has started search operations at various places in search of him. The investigating officials are trying to get answers to other questions related to the matter, namely for how long had the accused been secretly making weapons in that house, from whom did he get the orders and from where he bought the equipment According to police sources, once the accused is nabbed, a lot of crucial information would be obtained through interrogation. It will also be possible to know then whether anyone else is involved in this gang or not, the state police officer said. It is learnt that during the last few days, there have been a series of instances of firearms recovery from various areas in and around Kolkata. The police have started an investigation to get to the bottom of all these incidents and find the main source of arms smuggling. While collecting information, the STF sleuths came to know that all these weapons spread across different parts of the city are being manufactured in a very secretive manner somewhere. Thereafter, the raids were conducted, and the illegal firearms manufacturing factory was busted.
SMP, Kolkata Dy. Director (EDP) Recruitment 2026
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP, Kolkata) has invited offline applications for 3 Dy. Director (EDP) posts. Applications can be submitted till 05 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 530 Posts
UCO Bank, through its Human Resources Management Department at the Head Office in Kolkata, has released Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 (dated 13 October 2026) for the engagement of 530 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across 31 States and Union Territories. Eligible graduates can register online from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 through the NATS portal and the UCO Bank career page, and will then appear for an online entrance examination on 7 November 2026.
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that fair and independent elections were not held in the state for the past 50 years, claiming electoral results changed after people were allowed to vote freely. Commenting on elections in West Bengal, Ghosh said, It is true that for the past 50 years in Bengal, fair and independent elections were not held; people were not allowed to vote. As soon as fair elections began here, the results turned around. The party that had been ruling here for 15 years did not even get 3 per cent of the votes, so it has become clear where the vote theft was happening. Ghosh criticised the Congress leader's approach, questioning the practical implementation of his ideas. He said, Rahul Gandhi will remain a student all his life. We will never get to see the practical application of his teachings. Responding to the Trinamool Congress's allegations that former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked outside her residence in Kolkata's...
Sip on delicious cocktails at this unique bar takeover in Mumbai's Lower Parel
A heady takeover by a popular Kolkata-based bar brings the vibe of addas, Gondhoraj limes, and the threads between the two former colonial cities to Lower Parel
Sculptors in Kumartuli bemoan shortage of clay, higher costs, intrusive content creators
Sculptors say supply curbs delayed work by two months, pushed up raw material costs, and threaten their earnings in the festive season; social media content creators seek exclusive shots without consent, the artists say
Kolkata Rajdhani train introduces floral comforters
Mamata-led AITC rally against CEC, SIR stopped in Kolkata over lack of police permission
CM Suvendu Adhikari had directed the police that the processionby Mamata Banerjee loyalist should not be allowed to march a single step.
ECIs credibilityunderquestion: Former CEC Ashok Lavasa
Former CEC flags unprecedented voter anxiety over SIR, says institutional response to voting rights has been deeply upsetting
Patna High Court acquits 13 accused in 1996 Jehanabad quadruple murder case
A Division Bench comprising Justice Rajeev Ranjan Prasad and Justice Kumar Manish delivered the ruling, citing grave lapses in the police investigation
Drunk civic police approaches Didi with knife, FIR registered
Your fave roll, chowmein to pinch pockets this Durga Puja as LPG and kitchen staples bite
El Clasico Legends In Kolkata: Barca and Real icons set for Salt Lake clash on Nov 25
Kone to double connected elevators in India to 1 lakh within a year
Mamata AITC protests in Kolkata against CEC
Mamata Banerjee-led AITC organized a rally in Rajabazar, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters aimed to march to Park Circus but were stopped by police due to a lack of permission. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand noted that no official message about the rally was received.
Trans people unveil Ardhanarishvara Durga Puja in S Kol
Traffic slowdown in festive season a worry, expect relief from Panchami: CP
Durga Puja numbers grow to a record 3,319 in Kolkata
Supply squeeze pushes up fish prices, threatens to make puja platters costlier
VIP or no VIP? Pass culture divides Kolkata pujas
Digital detox, heritage & peace shape housing complex pujas
SRFTI to boost exposure for students & faculty at Goa film fest
Campus-level decentralised BTech counselling gets state nod
State asks KMDA to draft Kumartuli heritage hub plan
4-wheelers behind most Kol accidents in 2025: KP survey
Mayer Bari beautification clears another hurdle, 100 more families to shift
