Truly Sorry: Kolkata Restaurant Apologises For Serving Beef To YouTuber
Popular Park Street bar-cum-restaurant Olypub has issued a formal apology after unintentionally serving beef instead of goat meat to YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty, prompting him to withdraw his police complaint against the waiter involved.
T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Reaches Rinku Singhs Former School In Aligarh
Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School: The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour made an exciting stop at Delhi Public School, Aligarh, the former school of India batter Rinku Singh. The event, which drew an enthusiastic response from students and faculty, was attended by Rinku Singhs parents, his close friend Waseem, the school principal, MD of Pavna Jain, representatives from DPS sister schools, and college cricket team students. Students took part in cricket-themed trivia sessions, tap the ball challenges, and hit-the-wicket activities, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere around the trophy. Adding a special highlight to the visit, students also connected with Rinku Singh through a live virtual interaction, making the experience personal, memorable, and inspiring. The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour continues its journey across the country under the Class of 26 initiative, visiting the former educational institutions of the Indian team. The initiative celebrates the formative years of players and honours the educational institutions where their ambitions were first nurtured, while inspiring students by connecting them with the trophy and the stories behind Indias journey on the global stage. The trophy also travelled to St. Bedes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai, the alma mater of India's all-rounder Washington Sundar. In the presence of the school Principal and faculty members, students also engaged in interactive games and challenges, creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere on campus. Another stop on the tour was Dharmsinh Desai University, the former college of India all-rounder Axar Patel. The visit was attended by the Dean, Treasurer, and Associate Secretary, along with college cricket team students. The engagement featured a fun and interactive session, along with a two-over cricket match for girls and boys, adding a strong sporting dimension to the celebration. The trophy also travelled to St. Bedes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai, the alma mater of India's all-rounder Washington Sundar. In the presence of the school Principal and faculty members, students also engaged in interactive games and challenges, creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere on campus. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from February 7 to March 8 across venues in India and Sri Lanka, including Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo) and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy). Article Source: IANS
Poll-bound Bengal in Budget 2026 spotlight
Kolkata: With West Bengal bracing for a fiercely contested assembly election in the coming months, the Union Budget presented on Sunday has unmistakably slipped into campaign territory, rolling out high-visibility infrastructure proposals even as the ruling TMC accused the Centre of using development announcements as a political signalling tool rather than a genuine fiscal commitment. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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A Print Biennale and exhibitions in Kolkata and Delhi underline how the practice is not threatened by AI and may well add it to its tool kit
Indias only Chinatown in Kolkata, fading away
The Chinese community in Kolkata now has only about 2,000 people, down from about 50,000 in the 1960s. In the SIR process in West Bengal 389 of 484 voters have beencategorisedas untraceable or absent. For a community that began coming to the city since the 1840s, and has dealt with racism in many forms, the dwindling numbers in the SIR are a reflection of many leaving the country, reports Shrabana Chatterjee
3 sex workers from Kolkata among 5 held in guest house
Bamboo Barriers, Real Risks: What News18 Found At Unfenced Bengal-Bangladesh Border
News18 visited unfenced border areas in Nadia district, specifically the Ranaghat-Duttaphulia region, located a little over two hours from Kolkata
BJP vs Trinamool Fight Escalates Over Kolkata Warehouse Fire Incident
Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal over the warehouse fire in Anandapur that claimed at least 27 lives.
Anandapurwarehouse fireputs spotlighton illegal construction on East Kolkata Wetlands
Experts warn that such rapid encroachment of the wetlands,which are a natural filter for sewage water,can lead to long-termdamageto the ecology of the city and its surroundings
Waiter At Popular Kolkata Restaurant Arrested For Serving Beef To YouTuber
A waiter at a well-known bar-cum-restaurant on Kolkata's Park Street has been arrested after an actor and YouTuber accused the establishment of serving him beef instead of mutton.
Why global investing matters now more than ever
At Mint Horizons Kolkata, Neil Borate emphasised that global investing is an ingrained instinct for Indians, citing gold as a historical example. He discussed the importance of geographic diversification and various routes for Indian investors to gain global exposure.
Whose Money Parked In Momo Factory?: Amit Shah Flags Corruption After Kolkata Warehouse Fire
Referring to the fire at the Anandapur warehouses, including a godown linked to Wow! Momo, Shah said the blaze was not an accident but a consequence of alleged corruption.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of failing women, people, and land while fostering corruption and infiltration for votes. Shah highlighted concerns over border security, the Anandpur fire incident, and alleged intimidation of communities, urging voters to elect a BJP government for national security and development.
Kolkata fire tragedy: After decorator, manager, dy manager of Wow! Momo arrested
Two managers of Wow! Momo have been arrested after a devastating fire in South 24 Parganas killed at least 25 workers and left 27 missing. The blaze, which started in a decorator's godown, rapidly spread to an adjoining Wow! Momo warehouse, trapping workers who lived on the premises.
Corruption Behind Kolkata Warehouse Fire: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday strongly criticised the Mamata Banerjee government over the devastating fire at the Anandapur warehouses near Kolkata, calling it a result of corruption and demanding a thorough probe into the incident.
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Corrupt TMC regime sheltering infiltrators; BJP govt in Bengal vital for national security: Shah
Kolkata, Jan 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government, accusing it of providing shelter to infiltrators, institutionalising corruption and deliberately obstructing border security measures for electoral gains. Addressing a BJP workers meeting at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas, Shah also asserted that the TMC government was certain to go in the upcoming assembly elections. He said formation of a BJP government in West Bengal was crucial not just for [] The post Corrupt TMC regime sheltering infiltrators; BJP govt in Bengal vital for national security: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Amit Shah to address BJP workers meeting in West Bengal
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, is scheduled to address a workers meeting and hold an organisational meet in the southern and northern part of the state, respectively, as the BJP steps up preparations for the Assembly elections. He arrived in Kolkata on Friday. January 30, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kolkata fire tragedy: PM Modi announces aid, Guv flags safety lapses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial aid for families affected by a tragic warehouse fire in Anandapur, West Bengal. The incident claimed 25 lives and left many missing. The state government also offered compensation. The West Bengal Governor visited the site, highlighting critical fire safety concerns. Political parties have raised questions regarding the incident and accountability.
'Very Tragic': PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives In Kolkata Fire, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia
Kolkata police have arrested two senior officials from a momo manufacturing unit following a devastating fire that engulfed the premises and two godowns. The arrests of the unit's manager and deputy manager come days after the owner of a linked decorator company was taken into custody.
Kolkata fire: Adhikari leads rally, demands arrest of food chain owners over warehouse fire
Mr. Adhikari alleged that the ruling TMC was shielding those responsible for the tragedy and showing insensitivity, claiming that CM Mamata Banerjee had not visited the site even five days after the incident, while rescue and search operations were still underway
SpiceJet debuts in Imphal, launches daily flights linking Manipur to key metros; check routes
SpiceJet is launching new flights to Imphal starting February 10. Daily Boeing 737 services will connect Imphal with Kolkata, Guwahati, and Mumbai. This move aims to boost air connectivity to the Northeast. Passengers will enjoy non-stop flights from Kolkata and Guwahati. Mumbai travelers will have a single-aircraft service with a stopover.
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WB govt seeks changes to ECs central observer list, proposes alternative names for 9 IAS officers
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has written to the Election Commission, seeking changes to the list of central observers, while proposing alternative names for nine of the 15 IAS officers selected by the poll panel, a senior official said. Officers for whom replacements have been suggested include the states home secretary, he said.
West Bengal: Death toll rises to 21, 28 still missing in Anandapur blaze
The death toll in the massive fire near Kolkata has risen to 21 after 13 more bodies were recovered from gutted buildings in Anandapur, South 24 Parganas. With 28 people still missing, authorities fear the toll may rise further as rescue and identification work continues
South Asian Immigrants in USA are getting brutal treatment from authorities
Bangladesh, Nepal take-up issue with Washington without success By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: Despite protests from South Asian countries to various US authorities, there has been no noticeable improvement in the treatment of illegal immigrants as the official search, detect and deport drive continues in full strength. During the last few days, two planeloads of [] The post South Asian Immigrants in USA are getting brutal treatment from authorities appeared first on Northlines .
IIT Kharagpur to track students movements, keep parents informed for safety
Kolkata: In a bid to ensure students safety outside campus in late-night hours, IIT Kharagpur authorities have decided to keep a tab on their movement when they step out and also keep their parents updated accordingly, an official said on Thursday, January 29. According to the new guidelines issued by the institute, guardians will be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Death toll inKolkata warehouse fire rises to 21 with 27 reported missing
Rescue teams are scouring the fragile burnt out structure amid mounting fears that the toll will rise
21 Die After Fire In 2 Warehouses, Including 1 Owned By Wow Momo, In Kolkata
Death count in the devastating fire that ripped through two adjoining warehouses in the Anandapur area on the southern outskirts of Kolkata has risen to 21, with authorities warning that the number could climb further as search operations continue.
Apex mountaineering body teams up with Kolkata company to promote high altitude travel
The intention behind the event is to help travellers make informed decisions, and make them feel part of a larger travel community
BJP Targets Mamata Banerjee Govt Over Kolkatas Poor AQI: 'Delhi Gets Headlines...'
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said Kolkatas toxic air is no longer an allegation but is now officially documented in government records.
ISPL | Saif Alis 61 off 30 powers Kolkata in do-or-die clash
ISPL | Saif Alis 61 off 30 powers Kolkata in do-or-die clash
21 Killed In Building Fire Near Kolkata, 28 Still Missing
The devastating fire reduced to ashes two godowns and a manufacturing unit of a momo company in South 24 Parganas district on January 26.
CBI raids multiple locations in Kolkata over Rs 1,000 crore bank fraud
The CBI is conducting searches across Kolkata. This is part of a probe into a massive bank fraud totaling around Rs 1,000 crore. The investigation focuses on a Kolkata-based finance company and its promoters. Funds were allegedly siphoned off between 2014 and 2020. The company is accused of defaulting on loans from a public sector bank and others.
A fire in Kolkata's Anandapur area on January 26 claimed three lives, including two employees of a food chain. The company stated the fire spread from a neighboring warehouse due to unauthorized cooking. The food chain offered compensation and support to the victims' families. BJP leader Amit Malviya criticized the West Bengal government's response and called for a SIT probe.
Opp leaders back Mamatas demand for SC-monitored probe into Ajit Pawars death
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, alleging that all other agencies have been completely compromised, with several opposition leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge backing her demand. Speaking in Kolkata, Banerjee stressed that []
West Bengal warehouse fire: Factory owner held; families to receive Rs 10 lakh
The owner, Gangadhar Das, was arrested from the Garia area of Kolkata and will be produced before a Baruipur court, police said; earlier, an FIR was lodged against Das in connection with the fire that broke out late Sunday night at the factory and warehouse in Anandapur`s Nazirabad area
Abysmal failure: On Kolkata warehouse fire
The Kolkata warehouse fire is a telling indictment of the State government
Death toll in Kolkata warehouse fire climbs to 16, West Bengal Govt announces compensation
Senior officials of West Bengal Fire Department have also pointed out that there were no fire license and no fire safety arrangements at the warehouse . Questions have also been raised as to how warehouse could operate in the ecologically sensitive area of East Kolkata Wetlands, which is also Ramsar Site
Hicky gifted India its first Newspaper
Er. Prabhat Kishore The credit for bringing out the first full-fledged printed newspaper in Bharat goes to Irishman James Augustus Hicky. The first issue appeared on January 29, 1780 in Kolkata (then capital of British India), bearing the title, HICKYs BENGAL GAZETTE or The Original Calcutta General Advertiser. But before Hicky started his paper [] The post Hicky gifted India its first Newspaper appeared first on Northlines .
Indias leading building materials exhibition, MATECIA Exhibition (Materials & Products for Construction, Interiors & Architecture) - a premier Indian trade exhibition for building materials, interior products, furniture, and designalong with SURFACES REPORTER, one of Indias most respected architecture and design media platforms, is set to host the largest-ever confluence of architecture, interiors, and building materials for East & Northeast India. The three-day event will be held from 30 January to 1 February 2026 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), opposite Science City in Kolkata, with National Award-winning actor, motivational speaker and founder of Ashish Vidyarthi & Associates, Mr. Ashish Vidyarthi, as the chief guest. MATECIA Exhibition and SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event to Spotlight the Rise of East & Northeast India in Kolkata This event will bring together over 150+ top architecture and design firms, interior designers, developers, dealers, brands, and channel partners from 12+ states across East and Northeast India, from Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, positioning Kolkata as a vital cultural and regional bridge while reinforcing the scale, diversity and creative strength of the regional design ecosystem. Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, Verticaa Dvivedi, Director, Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event , said, For far too long, East and Northeast India have been perceived as slow or difficult marketsregions many hesitate to enter, assuming they are not easily reachable. What often gets overlooked is the exceptional depth of architectural thinking emerging from these regions. Designers here work with climate, context, and culture not as constraints, but as strengths. In many ways, the rest of India has a lot to learn from them. Through the Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event East & Northeast India, we aim to highlight, promote, and amplify this outstanding body of work. This edition is not an arrivalit is the first page of a much larger national narrative. Spread across over 1,50,000 sq. ft., the event will feature 100+ leading interior and surface brands and bring together 200+ architects and interior designers showcasing over 500 landmark projects, welcoming an estimated 14,00016,000 visitors from 100+ towns and cities. The three-day event will commence with its inauguration on Thursday, 30 January 2026, from 10:30 AM onwards. A key highlight of the platform will be Surfaces Reporter Salutes Architecture & Design Honours, scheduled for 31 January 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards. As the first collective regional recognition initiative dedicated exclusively to East and Northeast India, the honours will celebrate around 100 leading architects and interior designers, the creative forces behind more than 500 of the regions most notable projects, recognising excellence across residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional and urban design. The lamp lighting ceremony and opening address will be led by Mr. Rajesh Mittal, President, FIPPI and CMD, Greenply Industries Ltd; Mr. Surinder Arora, President, ILMA and Managing Director, Virgo Industries Ltd; Mr. Ramesh Bagla, President, CTMA; and Ms. Meenakshi Ganeshan, Deputy Director General, BIS, East Zone. They will be joined by Mr. Manoj Lohia of Merino Industries Ltd, Mr. Joydeep Chitlangia of Duroply, Mr. Vishal Dokania of Durian, Mr. Rushil Thakkar of Rushil Dcor, Mr. Gajanan Munka of Saburi Plywood, Mr. Gaurav Bagla, President, BTIA, Mr. Vikas Khemka, Vice President, BTMA, Mr. M.P. Singh, former Director, IWST and FIPPI, and Mr. J. Ahuja of ILMA. Emphasising the material and market perspective, Pragat Dvivedi, Director, MATECIA Exhibition , added, 2026 will mark the emergence of East and Northeast India as serious growth markets. These regions are witnessing rapid urban development, infrastructure expansion, and a new generation of design-conscious professionals. MATECIA Exhibitions presence here reflects our belief that the future of Indias building materials market will also be equally driven by East and Northeast India. The event will also be graced by esteemed dignitaries from the architectural fraternity, including Ar. Sunil Maniramka of Maniramka & Associates, Ar. Rupande Shah of Rupande Shah & Associates, Ar. Monica Khosla Bhargava of Kham Consultants, Ar. Amber Chandgothia of Amber Creations, Ar. J.P. Agrawal of Agrawal & Agrawal Architects, and Ar. Bipratip Dhar of Epsilon. Also present will be Ar. Atul Saraf of Atulya Architects, Ranchi, President, IIA Jharkhand, along with members of IIA Jharkhand; Ar. Bapilu Chai, Member, Arunachal Architects Association, along with members; Ar. Frederick Malsawmzuala, President, Mizoram Architects Forum, along with members; and Ar. Nokranglong Jamir, Vice President, Association of Nagaland Architects, along with members. The event will also feature India Interior Retailing (IIR), a knowledge platform that brings industry and interior retail leaders together, creating a high-energy space for learning, networking, and growth. In addition, the Surfaces Reporter SHOWCASE will provide a special presentation zone where brands present and architects review, offering an excellent opportunity for interaction and collaboration between designers and manufacturers. The MATECIA Exhibition & SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event East & Northeast India is set to redefine how the region is viewed by the industry and the nation, marking a decisive step in reshaping national perceptions and bringing the East and Northeast Indias design excellence firmly into the national spotlight. www.MATECIA Exhibition.com About MATECIA EXHIBITION MATECIA is a business exhibition in India that connects Exhibitors & Sponsors with Architects, Interior Retailers, Designers, Distributors, Agents, Builders, Government agencies, Project Consultants, Channel Partners and Dealers in the Building Material and Interior Products industry. It is a flagship initiative of Bigsea Marcom India Pvt. Ltd., a 25-year-old media and communications company, supported by Knowledge Partners SURFACES REPORTER, PLY REPORTER and FURNITURE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY. About SURFACES REPORTER SURFACES REPORTER is Indias leading media platform for interiors, architecture, building materials and the business of design, with over 11 years of industry presence. As Indias first content platform focused exclusively on products and materials for building and interiors, SURFACES REPORTER is committed to informing, guiding and connecting architects, interior designers, developers and industry experts who are shaping the future of the built environment. SURFACES REPORTER reaches a wide and growing audience through its bi-monthly print circulation of 28,000 copies, 150,000 e-zine subscriptions and a readership of over 450,000 across platforms.
EC Asks WB Govt To Cancel Transfer Of 3 IAS Officers, Posted On SIR Job
The three bureaucrats were deputed by the EC as the electoral roll observers in various districts to supervise the SIR. While Asvini Kumar Yadav was responsible for North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur, Randhir Kumar was assigned for North 24 Parganas and Kolkata North and Smita Pandey for Burdwan East, Burdwan West and Birbhum.
BJP president Nitin Nabin visits West Bengal
Instead of visiting Kolkata, the BJP president chose Durgapur and Asansol in the south western part of the State. The region has a strong BJP presence and the partys performance in this part of the state is crucial in the upcoming assembly polls
Fire-Hit Kolkata Warehouse Where 8 Died Was Operating Without Authorisation
Thirty-two hours have passed and there are still pocket fires in the twin warehouses of Anandapur in east Kolkata. The death count has risen to eight and several people are still missing.
Death toll in Kolkata warehouse fire rises to eight;18stillmissing
The warehouse had not obtained a fire clearance certificate, West Bengal Department of Fire and Emergency Services officials say
Protest march held in Kolkata over peoples harassment during Bengal SIR
The procession by Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Hind began in the Rajabazar area of north-central Kolkata and culminated at Esplanade in the central part of the city, covering a distance of about 4.5 km
Cab Driver from UP Accused of Robbing Tourists in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A tourist couple from Kolkata was allegedly robbed by their cab driver in the Banihal area while visiting Kashmir, prompting police to initiate an investigation into the matter, officials said. According to the complaint lodged by the victims, the cab driver fled with their belongings after dropping them off at Banihal. The couple said []
BJP chief Nitin Nabin set to tour Durgapur, Asansol on first Bengal visit
KOLKATA: With the assembly polls on the horizon, BJP national president Nitin Nabin will make his first visit to West Bengal on Tuesday after assuming charge, with a two-day tour of the industrial belt of Durgapur and Asansol. Nabin is scheduled to arrive at Andal airport in the evening and will remain in the West []
Mamata likely to visit Delhi amid SIR row; Bengal interim budget to be tabled on Feb 5
Kolkata, Jan 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to New Delhi next week amid TMCs protest over the ongoing SIR exercise, a development that has also led to the postponement of the tabling of the states interim budget to February 5, party and assembly sources said. The schedule for the interim budget session of the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which is due to go to the polls in about three months, has been officially [] The post Mamata likely to visit Delhi amid SIR row; Bengal interim budget to be tabled on Feb 5 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Akhilesh Yadav to meet Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata amid Bengal SIR row
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. The meeting occurs during a Special Intensive Revision process and ahead of assembly polls. Yadav expressed confidence in Banerjee's success against the BJP in Bengal. Banerjee plans to take the SIR issue to New Delhi next week.
Eight killed in fire at twin warehouses in West Bengal`s South 24 Parganas
The blaze in the twin units in the Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits, on the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after a seven-hour firefight. However, pockets of fire in certain parts still raged, a senior police officer said
Fire at Kolkata warehouse: 7 dead, 21 missing
A devastating fire engulfed a Kolkata warehouse complex early Monday, claiming at least seven lives and leaving 21 workers missing. Trapped inside units laden with combustible decoration materials and food supplies, the victims were sleeping when the blaze erupted. Firefighters battled for hours, but the inferno's intensity and smoldering debris continue to hinder rescue efforts.
Cheat code cracked: Delhi cops arrest 5 in Jamtara and Kolkata
Seven feared dead, several missing in massive Kolkata warehouse fire
More than 20 people feared trapped inside the warehouse gutted in the fire; no official confirmation of casualties issued by the administration till late Monday, January 26, evening
Kolkata Warehouse Fire Kills 7
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained while the local residents alleged that the warehouse was locked from outside
Massive fire at dry food warehouse on Kolkata outskirts, 6 feared trapped
Kolkata: A massive fire broke out at a dry food warehouse in the Anandapur area on the southern outskirts of Kolkata in the early hours of Monday, with six people feared trapped inside. The blaze erupted around 3 a.m. and has been raging for several hours, with firefighters yet to bring it fully under control. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kolkata R-Day Parade Main Attraction: 6th Bhairav Battalion
The parade will also highlight indigenously developed and upgraded weapon systems
Indian Armys Bhairav Battalion Set For Eastern Command Deployment
Raised in August 2025, the Bhairav Battalion will participate in the Republic Day Parade in Kolkata this year before its formal induction.
TMC, BJP supporters clash near Kolkata; makeshift public meeting stage set afire
A makeshift stage, where former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb addressed a public meeting in the afternoon, was allegedly set on fire during the clash
Kolkata: TMC-BJP supporters come to blows over loudspeakers; stage set on fire
Newly-raised Bhairav Battalion to be centrepiece of Republic Day Parade in Kolkata
Republic Day Parade 2026: A major highlight of the event will be the participation of the newly-raised 6th Bhairav Battalion, which will exemplify the Indian Army's transformation toward becoming a faster, more agile, and technology-driven combat force, it said.
Why US Consulates In India Have No H-1B Visa Interview Dates Until 2027?
Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata currently have no regular interview slots available.
Bengal minister Shashi Panja receives SIR notice
Kolkata: West Bengal minister Shashi Panja on Sunday said she has received a hearing notice under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and alleged that the exercise was being carried out in haste and without adequate preparation. Panja, the minister for women and child development, also claimed that her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Republic Day 2026: 31 CBI officers awarded police medal
The list incudes CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkatas R.G. Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar
31 CBI Officers Awarded Police Medal On Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 25: CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among 31 personnel of the central agency awarded police medals on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Joint Director V Chandrasekhar, a 2000-batch IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre, has been awarded the coveted Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, according to the list issued by the government [] The post 31 CBI Officers Awarded Police Medal On Republic Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nipah scare: RT-PCR tests conducted on bats at Kolkata zoo
Samples have recently been collected from bat populations in Madhyamgram, Barasat and Basirhat in West Bengal; Alipore Zoo remains the only facility in Kolkata that houses a bat enclosure, prompting health authorities to include it in the surveillance drive
TMC leaders directed to activate election war rooms immediately
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday, January 24, directed party MPs and MLAs to activate the election war room in their respective constituencies immediately and send regular updates to the party leadership from January 27, a senior leader said. Addressing a closed-door virtual meeting with party leaders, Banerjee also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
T20 World Cup 2026: Scotland to replace Bangladesh, confirms ICC
Scotland will thus play their four group league games against West Indies (February 7), Italy (February 9) and England (February 14) in Kolkata followed by a game against Nepal in Mumbai on February 17
Nipah Virus Update: Bats At Alipore Zoo Kolkata Being Tested For Virus
The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has started conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests among the bats at the Zoological Garden at Alipore in south Kolkata.
SIR in Bengal done in hurry, says Nobel laureate Amartya Sen
Kolkata: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has voiced deep unease over the SIR process in West Bengal, warning that the exercise is being conducted with undue haste and may jeopardise democratic participation, particularly with the assembly elections approaching in a few months. The 92-year-old economist, speaking to PTI during an interview from Boston, reflected on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Speeding luxury car rams into guardrail during R-Day rehearsals in Kolkata
A speeding luxury car crashed into a guardrail on Kolkata's Red Road during Republic Day parade rehearsals, raising security concerns. The driver, who attempted to flee police signals, was detained. The vehicle lacked valid insurance and a PUC certificate, recalling a fatal 2016 incident in the same area.
Speeding luxury car rams into guardrail during Republic Day rehearsals in Kolkata; driver detained
No one injured; seized car did not have a valid insurance and pollution under control (PUC) certificate
Book Review | What It Takes To be an Imperfect Musician
The book starts with Baba reminiscing about his early days, how he ran away from home to learn music, in Kolkata, his training under the greatest musician at the time, Ustad Wazir Khan of Rampur
3 to 4 people dying by suicide in Bengal everyday due to SIR: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, January 23, claimed that three to four people are dying by suicide everyday in the state, due to anxiety over the ongoing SIR exercise. Banerjee, addressing a programme at Red Road here on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, asserted that the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Three to four people dying by suicide in West Bengal everyday due to SIR anxiety: Mamata
Kolkata, Jan 23: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that three to four people are dying by suicide everyday in the state due to anxiety over the ongoing SIR exercise. Banerjee, addressing a programme at Red Road here on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, asserted that the Election Commission and the central government must take responsibility for the deaths. More than 110 people have already died; everyday three to four people are [] The post Three to four people dying by suicide in West Bengal everyday due to SIR anxiety: Mamata appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ICC Satisfied With Eden Gardens Facilities Ahead of Mens T20 World Cup
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From football to literature: Bonds that bind Argentina & West Bengal
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Kolkata, Jan 23 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, and urged the central government to declassify all remaining documents related to the legendary freedom fighter. Banerjee, in a post on X, also said that even after decades, the mystery surrounding his disappearance remains unsolved. On the birth anniversary of Deshnayak Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I offer my heartfelt respect and salutations to him, she said. It is our collective misfortune that the mystery of Netajis disappearance has not been solved even today. We do not know what
Bengal SIR: ECI directs micro-observers, SROs on document authentication
Kolkata: Amid reports of unlisted identity documents being accepted as authentic ones during the hearing sessions on the claims and objections to the draft voters list in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India has directed the special roll observers (SROs) and the micro-observers to report such cases to the ECI daily. Insiders from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Your Agency Vs My Police Kiski Laathi Aur Kiski Bhains?
Poonam I Kaushish What is it about yesterdays Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and todays Enforcement Directorate (ED) that it is always in the eye of the storm? Wherein, its fatal attraction for political cover-ups, clean chits, hit-ins and fool proof surety for law enforcers to become law breakers has earned it an ignominious nickname: Election Dhakosla. With the devil taking the hindmost! Last weeks drama in West Bengal bears this out when ED raided several locations in Kolkata [] The post Your Agency Vs My Police Kiski Laathi Aur Kiski Bhains? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court rejects privacy plea, allows ED to access I-PAC man's phone
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EC, Not Voters, Decides Now Who's Next In Power; Book, Poetry Over SIR By TMC Chief
Speaking at the inauguration of the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, Ms Banerjee also blamed the EC's special intensive revision (SIR) of the voters' list for the death of 110 people out of fear and stress in the state.
