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Rajnath Singh: New projects replacing factory closures, lockouts in West Bengal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers and Yantra India Ltd, worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore, from Kolkata on Sunday
Gold price stood at Rs 1,62,810 per 10gm while silver was at Rs 2,47,540 per kg on Aug. 24. Check city-wise gold and silver rates
Dressing injured feet, treating exhaustion-related disorientation: ER reaches out to pilgrims
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) In a unique gesture of compassion, Eastern Railway (ER) medical staff are applying a healing touch to thousands of devotees suffering from physical injury, exhaustion and dehydration after completing their pilgrimage to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar. Till August 17, ER has recorded a footfall of nearly 20 lakh pilgrims who []
Bengal CM Adhikari to attend GJM
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend the foundation day ceremony of Bimal Gurung-founded Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), which has long been spearheading the movement for a permanent political solution for the hills scattered over Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong in the northern sector of West Bengal. Announcing this on Sunday, Gurung, the []
Fire fallout: Other hotel zones gain from Free School Streets loss
Trinamool Leader Arrested for Extortion and Assault in Bengal
Kolkata, August 24: A leader of the Trinamool Congress has been arrested on charges of extortion, assault, and collecting a hefty fine from an individual. This incident occurred in the Bankura district of West Bengal. The arrested individual, Bipattarun Garai, a former block president of the Trinamool organization, was taken into custody on Saturday night. ... Read more Trinamool Leader Arrested for Extortion and Assault in Bengal
JU probe panel head quits, cops to visit campus today
Heat diseases flood city clinics after late-monsoon warm spell
Fresh system over Bay, light rain likely today
Second organ donation in 4 days: Teens kidneys save 2
Fresh low-pressure system to bring more rain in East
A fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring more rain to south West Bengal from Monday, with scattered showers likely in Kolkata, the Regional Meteorological Centre said.
East Bengal FC Triumphs Over Mohun Bagan to Claim Durand Cup 2026 Title
Kolkata, August 23: East Bengal FC has secured the title of the 135th Durand Cup by defeating their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a score of 4-1 in the final. This victory marks East Bengals 17th title, equaling Mohun Bagans record of the same number of championships. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was present at ... Read more East Bengal FC Triumphs Over Mohun Bagan to Claim Durand Cup 2026 Title
Schools along EM Bypass take fresh guard against snakes
Lawyer injured and molested, husband assaulted in Behala road rage
Operation Cyber Prahar busts Rs 92cr fraud rackets
Man loses 1.7 lakh in online hotel booking scam
2 Dead In Accidents On AJC Bose Rd, Darga Rd
87% LPG Connections Follow e-KYC Norm
French Firm Writes To Cops After Repeated Setu Thefts
Kolkata tragedy puts Delhis fire-safety preparedness under scrutiny
Political row erupts over pavement dwellers household on Park St footpath
Protests Erupt in Baranagar Following Womans Mysterious Death
Kolkata, August 23: Tensions escalated in the Baranagar area of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, after a womans body was discovered hanging in her home on Sunday. The family of the deceased claims she took her own life. However, many locals are skeptical of this assertion and have expressed their anger towards the womans husband ... Read more Protests Erupt in Baranagar Following Womans Mysterious Death
East Bengal lift Durand Cup for record 17th time, defeating arch-rivals Mohun Bagan
DEFENCE MINISTER Rajnath Singh felicitated the players after the DurandCup match. AMN In Football, East Bengal FC lifted the Durand Cup for a record-equalling 17th time after defeating arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the final at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata this evening. East Bengals Edmund Lalrindika scored a sensational first-half hat-trick, leading []
Paid touts Rs 1.5L to get permission to run hotel, property owner tells cops
Hosps stand by Bdeshi patients, help them find rooms
Rajnath Singh to attend Durand Cup final in Kolkata tomorrow
OUR CORRESPONDENT Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in the Bhumi Pujan ceremony in Kolkata tomorrow for five facilities of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited and Yantra India Limited at Garden Reach. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will also attend the event. An interaction session with MSMEs at GRSE Bhawan will be []
Death building illegally added 3 floors on terrace during Bangla biz downturn
16 years on, many establishments at Stephen Court still without fire licence
Rotary school in Kultali plans CBSE affiliation, adds new floor
Cops call brothers over locking of Entally PS
HC halts demolition at heritage wakf property in Kalighat
BJP faction feud over feast leaves 4 injured in E Kolkata
Iskcon midday meal coverage goes beyond Kol
Day after wifes 'suicide, Malda man in cop net for abuse
East Bengal FC Clinches Durand Cup with Historic Hat-Trick by Edmund Lalrinthika
Kolkata, August 23: In a stunning display of skill, East Bengal FC triumphed over Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a decisive 4-1 victory in the final of the 135th Durand Cup on Sunday. This win marks East Bengals first title in 22 years, their last being in 2004. The final, held at the Vivekananda Yuba ... Read more East Bengal FC Clinches Durand Cup with Historic Hat-Trick by Edmund Lalrinthika
India's ICMR assures citizens that there is no new strain of H1N1, encouraging public calm during the current situation. In Kolkata, protests arise regarding a political office constructed on Waqf land. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu amplifies efforts to capture a tiger linked to two fatalities. In international news, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister is set to visit the UK for official engagements.
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan LIVE Streaming, Durand Cup 2026 Final LIVE Telecast: East Bengal face Mohun Bagan in a highly-anticipated Kolkata Derby in the Durand Cup 2026 Final on Sunday.
Doctors achieve new feat in cancer treatment with cord transplant and Car T-cell therapy
Doctors at Narayana Health have reported two medical breakthroughs: a seven-year-old thalassaemia patient is now transfusion-free after a Haplo-cord transplant, while a 62-year-old brain cancer patient responded to dual-target CAR-T cell therapy
Rajnath lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, and Yantra India Ltd, from Kolkata. Singh was accompanied by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during the foundation laying ceremony here. The projects comprise three facilities of GRSE and two of Yantra India. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said foundation was laid for five projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore in West Bengal. The state will take steps to usher in a new renaissance of development. The news of closures and lockouts of factories in West Bengal has now been replaced by the launch of new projects, he said. As part of its capacity expansion, GRSE has signed lease agreements with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) for two small shipyards on either bank of the Hooghly, along with a 32-acre riverside property at Raichak, to enhance its capabilities in warship construction and refit, a
Rajnath Singh lays foundation for five expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India in Bengal
The Defence Minister said foundation was laid for five projects worth nearly 3,500 crore in West Bengal
Attack on Former MLAs Car Sparks Tensions in Bhangar
Kolkata, August 23: Tensions escalated in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas, after an attack on the car of former Trinamool Congress MLA Arabul Islam. This incident occurred just a day after the attack, when a fire was set at a local office of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) on Sunday. The ISF has been accused of ... Read more Attack on Former MLAs Car Sparks Tensions in Bhangar
Police Toughness Necessary to Control Mafia and Anti-Social Elements: Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 23: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh stated on Sunday that police strictness is sometimes essential to control mafia and anti-social elements in society. Speaking to the media during the inauguration of a BJP party office in the Kharagpur (Sadar) assembly constituency of West Midnapore district, Ghosh addressed concerns that the police are being ... Read more Police Toughness Necessary to Control Mafia and Anti-Social Elements: Dilip Ghosh
Police Toughness Necessary Against Mafia: Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 23: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh stated on Sunday that sometimes police strictness is essential to control mafia and anti-social elements in society. Speaking to the media during the inauguration of a BJP party office in the Kharagpur (Sadar) assembly constituency of West Midnapore district, Ghosh addressed concerns that police are being overly ... Read more Police Toughness Necessary Against Mafia: Dilip Ghosh
Anger at JU: Students and faculty point fingers at their own who helped outsiders
West Bengal Govt Shuts 13 Kolkata Hotels, Issues Notices To 50+ Over Fire Safety Violations
Following back-to-back deadly hotel fires in Kolkata and Tarapith, West Bengal has intensified inspections, shutting unsafe establishments and issuing notices across the state.
One person injured in clash between rival groups of BJP workers
Local BJP leader Arun Biswal alleged that no permission from the party leadership was taken to organise the feast; he also alleged that local fish and mutton traders were subjected to extortion for the feast.
Day after quitting ISF, ex-MLA
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Arabul Islams car was attacked in Bhangar in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district, said the police on Sunday. The attack took place a day after Islam quit the ISF and hinted at going back to his former party, Trinamool Congress. []
South Africa targets 1L Indian tourist arrivals
Jaipur, South Africa is targeting 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, with a growing focus on younger and experience-seeking travellers, South African Tourism Chief Operating Officer Ismail Dockrat has said.He also said that Rajasthan is emerging as an important market for South Africa, and that there is a scope for industry collaboration between the two destinations.India is one of our most important growth markets, and our target for 2026 is to reach 100,000 Indian arrivals, which would bring us back to around our pre-pandemic levels, Dockrat, who was in Jaipur to attend the recently held BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting, told PTI.Also Read| South Africa adds R500 processing fee to ETA system; heres what travellers will paySouth Africa received close to 70,000 Indian visitors in 2025.Dockrat said the aim over the next three years is to build sustained growth beyond the 1 lakh mark, with visa facilitation and air connectivity remaining key priorities.He said the profile of Indian travellers is changing significantly and there is an increasing interest in luxury, adventure, experiential travel, destination weddings and youth travel.The Indian traveller is becoming far more diverse and experience-led.While families and group travel remain important, we are seeing growing interest in luxury and experiential travel, adventure, multi-generational holidays, destination weddings, incentives and youth travel, he said.Those travellers are seeking experiences that are immersive and personal, whether that is adventure, food and wine, culture, self-drive journeys or unique wildlife experiences, Dockrat added.He said while Cape Town and Johannesburg will always remain important gateways, the South Africa Tourism was looking to encourage Indian travellers to discover the wider diversity of South Africa.Also Read| South Africa launches ETA: Indians can now get digital travel approval in 24-48 hoursWe see strong potential in destinations and experiences such as the Winelands, the Garden Route, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, along with our coastal experiences, culinary journeys, cultural heritage and adventure offerings.A traveller who comes to Cape Town can explore the Winelands or continue along the Garden Route. Similarly, a wildlife itinerary can be combined with culture, adventure and premium experiences, he said.He said there is a scope for industry collaboration between the tourist destinations of Rajasthan and South Africa.Rajasthan and South Africa have some very interesting synergies, particularly around heritage, luxury, wildlife, weddings and experiential travel. Both destinations appeal to travellers looking for distinctive and immersive experiences, Dockrat said.For us, Rajasthan is also an important emerging market because of its growing base of affluent and experience-led travellers, he added.Dockrat said accessibility, particularly visas and air connectivity, is the biggest priority for accelerating Indian arrivals.South Africa has introduced the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and is moving towards a more digital visa process through the Electronic Travel Authorisation system. Air connectivity is a significant priority for us, and direct connectivity between South Africa and India is very much on our radar, Dockrat said, adding South African Tourism is working with airline partners and stakeholders to strengthen connectivity.The tourism body is also widening its focus beyond traditional markets such as Mumbai and Delhi to cities, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai, through India-specific marketing, trade engagement, cooperative campaigns, training programmes and roadshows.Dockrat said that 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, could become one of the country's biggest tourism opportunities from India.Cricket has an emotional connection with Indian audiences that few other events can match, and a World Cup provides a strong reason to travel, he said.The strategy is to turn match-driven visits into longer holidays covering wildlife, Winelands, coastlines, food, culture and adventure.South Africa is also promoting destinations beyond Cape Town and Johannesburg, including the Garden Route, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.On safety concerns, Dockrat said visitors should use reputable operators, plan responsibly and follow local guidance, while describing South Africa as a warm, diverse and welcoming destination.On BRICS tourism cooperation, he said its practical value would lie in reducing travel friction rather than merely increasing promotion.The real value of BRICS tourism cooperation will be in making travel easier in practical terms, Dockrat said, citing potential cooperation on air connectivity, tourism investment and business and MICE travel.He said a common BRICS tourist visa could be a long-term possibility.However, he said, visa policy is the responsibility of individual governments and immigration authorities.
Jadavpur University to Curb Anti-National Slogans and Illegal Activities, Says Minister Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 23: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has responded sharply to recent unrest among student groups at Jadavpur University. He stated that anti-national slogans and illegal activities have been prevalent at the university, but such behavior will no longer be tolerated. Speaking to reporters on Sunday morning, Ghosh remarked, This is not the first ... Read more Jadavpur University to Curb Anti-National Slogans and Illegal Activities, Says Minister Dilip Ghosh
Hotel Owner Arrested In Kolkata Fire That Killed 9, Including 7 Bangladeshis
Of the nine persons killed in the hotel fire, seven were Bangladeshi residents, one was from Jharkhand and one from Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
The derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popuarly known as the Salt Lake stadium, in Kolkatawill start from 5 p.m. IST on Sunday.
ACB raids Bengal govt official
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials raided the house of an official of the state Food and Supplies Department in West Bengals Jhargram district to probe allegations of corruption against him. An Inspector and a Sub-Inspector of the ACB searched the house of the official, a resident of Nripenpalli in Jhargram, on []
Deadline for announcement for Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The deadline for announcement of the new industrial policy for West Bengal has been extended by one month till the mid-September this year, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, a journalist-turned-politician, said. According to Dasgupta on Saturday, although during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, Bengal Global Business Summits were organised []
Tiger dies at Jharkhali rescue centre, leaving facility without one
24 hours after FIR, cops identify JU intruders but no arrest yet
Shah seeks strict curbs on encroachments, illegal immigration at Siliguri Corridor
Over 100 hotels face closures, number of rooms shrinks by 1,500 in 3 days
3 days after fire, Shikha Inn owner Bireswar Mitra arrested from Behala
Fire, deaths bolts from blue for industry looking at turnaround
Asked to leave hotels in hrs, homeless patients, tourists hunt for shelters
6 victims reach Bdesh in coffins, 1 cremated in Kol
Objections against probe panel members
Shreeram Arcade Traders Stand Up Against Hawker Menace, Cops Step In
Ayushman Bharat sees first major cardiac procedure in Kolkata
Durga Puja mishti variety may dip as makers look to beat sugar spike
JU VC plans more retired jawans, body cameras
BJP MPs, MLAs head college governing bodies
KMC reopens park 8 days after clash
Presidency University profs condemn attack on JU
Suvendu promises Annapurna aid to all eligible
Former TMC MLA sent to 7-day cop custody in extortion case
Shah holds Gorkhaland meet, says new panel will draft political solution afresh
Two Bengal teachers win National Teachers Award for innovation
JU row: CM targets 'tukde tukde gangs, says Vande Mataram non-negotiable
Shocking Discovery: Decomposed Body Found in New Town Area
Kolkata, August 22: A decomposed body of a young man wrapped in a sack was discovered in the New Town area near Kolkata on Saturday, causing a stir in the community. According to reports, the victims face was severely mutilated, making identification difficult. The Eco Park police recovered the body from the Swamij Nagar area ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Decomposed Body Found in New Town Area
Malda woman dies by suicide, family blames Annapurna payment delay
Kanwarias hold up train for 90 mins, 6 booked by RPF
Hotel crackdown displaces Bangladeshi tourists, patients
Speaker urges MLAs to adopt no-honking policy
Tripura HC: Child-care leave not unconditional right, requests must be assessed
Kolkata hotel fire: 5 Bangladeshi victims repatriated through Benapole, 1 via Bhomra
Another victim's body to be cremated in Kolkata
Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Kolkata, August 22: The debate surrounding law and order in West Bengal has intensified following comments from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Minister Taapsee Roy supported Shahs statements, asserting that the rule of law has been established in Bengal. He emphasized that with public support, the state will maintain this legal order moving forward. Roy ... Read more Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
To stay in West Bengal, one must sing Vande Mataram: CM Suvendu Adhikari
Tension at Bengals Sandeshkhali after bullets fired at local BJP leaders residence Kolkata: Tension is prevailing at Nazat village under Sandeshkhali-I block in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal with several rounds of bullets being fired targeting the residence of a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Saturday. The local people claimed that [] The post Tension at Bengals Sandeshkhali after bullets fired at local BJP leaders residence appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Amid Kolkata hotel fire, mushrooming lodges in 3 other locations now under scanner
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Amid the fire incident at a hotel building on Mirza Ghalib Street on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, killing nine persons, the state fire services department is now bringing under the scanner not only the hotels, lodges and guesthouses in and around that particular area, but also similar mushrooming []
Met office predicts scattered heavy rain in Bengal for next few days
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Saturday predicted scattered heavy rain in several districts of north and south Bengal in the next few days, while light to moderate rain will continue in the remaining districts as well. Scattered rains with thunderstorms and lightning are likely in Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly []
NITTTR Kolkata Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Software Developer, Technician Posts
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Kolkata has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 Software Developer and Technician posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 07 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
Why is Jadavpur University in Kolkata on the boil? | Explained
The dispute between the two student groups ABVP and Left student unions including the Students Federation of India (SFI), started on Wednesday (August 19) over a general body meeting. The ABVP supporters claimed that the Left-wing supporters cannot call such a meeting as no student union exists at the university.
