Mamata Banerjee Accuses CM of Threatening Opposition Voices
Kolkata, August 25: Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the current Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday. She accused him of allegedly threatening her during a press conference earlier in the day. Banerjee questioned the state of Indian politics, stating, Is this a new low? Suvendu Adhikari openly threatened me from a government office, claiming ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accuses CM of Threatening Opposition Voices
West Bengal CM Announces Swift Completion of CAA Hearings
Kolkata, August 25: West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that hearings for citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, will soon conclude. He stated that the state government has issued certificates to 23,000 out of 230,000 applicants so far. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari said, We will ... Read more West Bengal CM Announces Swift Completion of CAA Hearings
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 24: In a significant step towards strengthening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ecosystem in West Bengal, CSRBOX and the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, have come together in a strategic collaboration to advance meaningful corporate engagement around the State's development priorities.
KP plans AI Task Force to tackle cybercrimes
Annual prize day honours student achievers, dedicated teachers & heritage artisans
NSG starts 4-day security drill at Kalighat temple
Cabby Assaults Woman After Nuisance Protest Near Church
25, including kids, in hosp after ammonia gas leak at Haroa ice factory
HC gives BC Roy Mkt traders a week to shift out
23 cars gutted in morning blaze at Birati service centre
Rain, clouds bring Kol max down to 31.2C
App Biker Abuses Student, On The Run
72-hr pvt practice bar for docs after admission day
Snake Alert Reaches Kolkatas Old Schools
Left unions rally in Kol, demand action over JU violence
Cops in mufti visit JU, gives notice seeking CCTV footage, other clash evidence
CM orders probe into JU anti-natl graffiti
Right-wingers slam CCTV footage leak
Caught in melee, VC falls while leaving meeting room
Kolkata man arrested for unauthorised routing of international VoIP calls
Milder Covid variant causes severe loss of taste, smell in Kol
SSKM tree branch collapse kills woman, injures two
Class 1 Student Hospitalised After Snakebite In Kolkata Government School
The child was taken by the authorities of the government-run school to SSKM Hospital, where he was admitted and kept under observation.
Mamata Banerjee Vows to Continue Political Fight Against BJP
Kolkata, August 24: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, declared on Monday that she will not retire from politics. She intends to keep working until she forces the BJP to step down. Banerjee stated that the people of West Bengal recognized the true face of the BJP just four months after the government ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Vows to Continue Political Fight Against BJP
West Bengal Minister rebukes homeless woman for heating milk on Kolkata footpath, sparks outrage
Trinamool Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offers to take responsibility for the homeless family and their child
ED Takes Action in SSC Group-C and D Recruitment Scam in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the SSC Group-C and Group-D recruitment scam in West Bengal. On August 20, a supplementary prosecution complaint was filed against several individuals, including Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee, in a special court in Kolkata. This complaint follows a previous prosecution complaint dated January ... Read more ED Takes Action in SSC Group-C and D Recruitment Scam in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 24: The Calcutta High Courts single judge bench has requested a detailed report from the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal regarding all FIRs filed against Sumit Roy, the personal assistant of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee. Justice Sougata Bhattacharya directed the DGPs office to submit ... Read more Calcutta High Court Demands Report on FIRs Against Abhishek Banerjees PA, Next Hearing Scheduled for September 10
Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market
The Centre has started moving bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes the 'Kanda Express' from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consuming centres, as part of efforts to augment supplies and check the seasonal rise in prices, a Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. Stocks currently being loaded onto these rakes are expected to reach the identified centres by Wednesday, she said. PRICES UP SHARPLY ------------------------- Data maintained by the ministry shows the all-India average retail price of onion rose 59 per cent year-on-year to Rs 43.53/kg on August 24, from Rs 27.37/kg a year ago. The average wholesale price was up 68 per cent at Rs 35.58/kg, against Rs 21.23/kg in the year-ago period. Among major cities, retail onion prices on Monday stood at Rs 60/kg in Chennai (Rs 33 a year ago), Rs 55/kg in Delhi (Rs 35) and Rs 53/kg in Kolkata. Initially, the onion will be supplied to five major consumption centres, namely Chennai, Madurai, Delhi, Ernakulam
Tragic Incident at Kolkatas SSKM Hospital: Woman Killed by Falling Tree, Two Injured
Kolkata, August 24: A tragic incident occurred at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Monday when a tree fell, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to two others. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Rahima Bibi, who had come to the government hospital from Nalhati in Birbhum district to care for a ... Read more Tragic Incident at Kolkatas SSKM Hospital: Woman Killed by Falling Tree, Two Injured
Calcutta High Court Approves Immediate Hearing on TMC Student Wings Foundation Day Petition
Kolkata, August 24: The Calcutta High Court has granted immediate hearing on petitions from both factions of the Trinamool Congress regarding the celebration of the foundation day of the student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP). Both factions sought permission to celebrate the foundation day at the same location in central Kolkata on August 28. They ... Read more Calcutta High Court Approves Immediate Hearing on TMC Student Wings Foundation Day Petition
Kolkata court disposes Abhishek Banerjee plea after KYC reactivates bank account
Kolkata court disposes Abhishek Banerjee plea after KYC reactivates bank account
No response from Kolkata Police, TMCP faction seeks urgent HC hearing for August 28 event
Woman Dies After Tree Falls On Her At Kolkatas SSKM Hospital
46-year-old Rahida Bibi was at the state-run hospital when the tree suddenly fell on her
TMC MP Sougata Roy Criticizes CM Suvendu Adhikari Over Border Security and Jadavpur Violence
Kolkata, August 24: TMC MP Sougata Roy has responded to several pressing issues in West Bengal. He rebuked Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris claim that the previous government did nothing for border security. Roy stated, This is not true. Whatever needed to be done was already accomplished by the previous government. Suvendu Adhikari is now trying ... Read more TMC MP Sougata Roy Criticizes CM Suvendu Adhikari Over Border Security and Jadavpur Violence
Assam Premier League Strengthens Regional Cricket Ecosystem With Focus On Local Talent
The Assam Premier League: The Assam Premier League (APL) on Sunday concluded its inaugural edition with Barpeta Braves being crowned champions after a five-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals in the Final on Sunday, bringing the tournament, to a close following a season that saw several impressive performances from both established and emerging players. The inaugural edition also emerged as a strong launchpad for emerging talent. Denish Das earned a place in the Duleep Trophy squad, signing off his stint with the Assam Premier League with a century just before leaving. Rohit Sen, Bastab Roy, Shubham Kumar Gupta and Ayushman Malakar also impressed through the tournament, underlining the next generation of cricketing talent emerging from the state, while 150 players across eight teams from Assam used the platform to make an impression. The league attracted significant attention from the wider cricketing ecosystem, with scouts from IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru present at every match. Mithun Manhas, BCCI president, was also in attendance, further highlighting the growing interest in the talent emerging from Assam. The inaugural edition delivered high-quality, competitive cricket, with multiple 200-plus scores, successful chases and thrilling last-over finishes. The Final drew more than 25,000 spectators, underlining the leagues strong connect with cricket fans across Assam. Commenting on the tournament, Taranga Gogoi, president, Assam Cricket Association said, The Assam Premier League is an important platform for the development of cricket in Assam. The performances we have seen this season demonstrate the talent that exists across the state. Providing players with regular competitive opportunities is essential for their development, and we hope this league continues to contribute to the growth of Assam cricket. The leagues success also reflects the increasing importance of state-level competitions in Indian cricket, particularly as talent continues to emerge from markets beyond the countrys traditional cricketing centres. The inaugural edition delivered high-quality, competitive cricket, with multiple 200-plus scores, successful chases and thrilling last-over finishes. The Final drew more than 25,000 spectators, underlining the leagues strong connect with cricket fans across Assam. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The inaugural edition also made a strong start from a commercial perspective, with 14 sponsors and partners across categories. The breadth of the partner portfolio provides an encouraging foundation for the leagues commercial growth and reflects early confidence in the property. Article Source: IANS
Fire at Kolkata Car Showroom Destroys 22 Vehicles, No Casualties Reported
Kolkata, August 24: A massive fire broke out early Monday morning at a car showroom in Bankura, near Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkatas northern outskirts. The blaze resulted in the destruction of 22 new cars, with eight others severely damaged. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries. However, the fire escalated quickly, ... Read more Fire at Kolkata Car Showroom Destroys 22 Vehicles, No Casualties Reported
No facility to train in India? Brazil plan practice in Dhaka before Kolkata match
No facility to train in India Brazil plan practice in Dhaka before Kolkata match
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) The bank, which had imposed debit restrictions on the personal bank account of Trinamool Congress general secretary and Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, informed the Calcutta High Court on Monday that the freeze has been lifted and his debit and cards have been reactivated. Banerjee, the nephew of former []
TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court alleging eviction from Nadia Circuit House in Bengal
The lawyer sought an urgent hearing of Ms. Moitras writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution to protect her fundamental rights against State action; the court said it would look into her plea for early listing
Kolkata showroom fire: 22 cars gutted, 8 damaged; no casualties reported
A total of eight fire tenders reached the spot and, after hours of rigorous fire-fighting, managed to bring the fire under control. At the time the report was filed, the cooling process was being conducted, and the fire-fighters were trying to locate the hidden fire-pockets within the completely gutted showroom, if any
West Bengals New Industrial Policy May Include Landowners as Stakeholders
Kolkata, August 24: The West Bengal government is preparing to announce its new industrial policy by mid-September this year. A provision may be introduced to make landowners stakeholders in industrial units. To address the challenges associated with land acquisition, the government is considering including this proposal in the new industrial policy. During the tenure of ... Read more West Bengals New Industrial Policy May Include Landowners as Stakeholders
Massive fire breaks out at car showroom near Kolkata airport, 30 cars gutted
Massive fire breaks out at car showroom near Kolkata airport, 30 cars gutted
Fire at showroom in Kolkata, 22 cars gutted; no casualties reported
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) A major fire broke out early Monday morning at a car showroom in Bankra near the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, in which 22 new cars were gutted, and eight others badly damaged. However, no casualties were reported, although the fire at the car []
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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
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
20% posts in police, other depts reserved for Agniveers: CM
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
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
Forum plants 5,000 trees in New Town over 5 years
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
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
Calcutta High Court Halts Demolition of Illegal Construction in Tollygunge
Kolkata, August 23: The Calcutta High Court issued an interim stay on the demolition of an illegal construction in the Tollygunge area of South Kolkata during a special hearing on Sunday. Justice Raja Basu Chaudhuris bench ruled that the demolition notice cannot be enforced for the next 30 days, preventing the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) ... Read more Calcutta High Court Halts Demolition of Illegal Construction in Tollygunge
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
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
Who represents govt: Queries on JU campus after BJP seniors comments
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
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.
Mob protests move to demolish party office constructed on Waqf land in Kolkata's Tollygunge area
In a tense showdown, a Kolkata Municipal Corporation team attempted to demolish an office of a political party, claiming it was unlawfully constructed on Waqf land. Local women stood their ground, protesting defiantly against the bulldozers, which led to one member of the KMC being assaulted. The situation was defused with the help of the Rapid Action Force, which monitored the area closely.
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.
