Air India Passenger Arrested for False Hijack Threat on Kolkata-Mumbai Flight
A passenger was arrested for making a false hijack threat on an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai, leading to heightened security measures. Air India Passenger Arrested for False Hijack Threat on Kolkata-Mumbai Flight
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Air India passenger held over hoax hijack threat on Kolkata-Mumbai flight
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) A passenger was apprehended and handed over to the airport police after allegedly being linked to a hoax hijack threat targeting an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai, officials said on Thursday. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the action followed an incident on Wednesday involving Air India flight AI 2772 after a handwritten threat note was found inside the aircraft's lavatory shortly before its scheduled departure. The note, which warned that the aircraft would be hijacked at 11.10 a.m., was discovered by a cabin crew member at around 10.37 a.m. The alert immediately triggered standard security protocols, prompting authorities to initiate a comprehensive security response. As part of the precautionary measures, all 105 passengers on board were deboarded and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for detailed inspection and security checks. Multiple security agencies conducted mandatory screening procedures to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The flight, originally scheduled to depart at around 10.30 a.m., remained grounded for several hours while security personnel completed the required checks. After authorities found no credible threat, the warning was declared a hoax. The aircraft was subsequently cleared for operations and departed for Mumbai at 5.38 p.m. AAI said the passenger linked to the incident was later handed over to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Police Station for further investigation. Authorities have launched a probe into the matter and are examining the circumstances surrounding the threat note. Meanwhile, last month, an Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi made an emergency landing in Jaipur after reportedly transmitting Squawk 7500, the international code used to indicate a hijacking. Reports claim that the alert was received by Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control (ATC), following which the aircraft landed safely in Jaipur. Further details about the circumstances that triggered the alert were not immediately available. Squawk 7500 is an internationally recognised aviation transponder code that pilots use to discreetly alert air traffic control to a hijacking or unlawful interference with an aircraft.
Kolkata: Bulldozer action outside Abhishek Banerjee's home, footpath cleared amid political row
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Passenger held over hijack threat to Kolkata-Mumbai Air India flight
The passenger was handed over to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport Police Station
Passenger held over hoax hijack threat to Air India Kolkata-Mumbai flight
A passenger was apprehended and handed over to the airport police in connection with a hoax hijack threat to an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai, officials said on Thursday. In a release, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said the action was taken over Wednesday's incident involving Air India flight AI 2772, which was delayed for several hours after a handwritten threat note was found inside the aircraft's lavatory before take-off. The passenger was handed over to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport Police Station, it said. The note, warning that the aircraft would be hijacked at 11.10 am on Wednesday, was discovered by a cabin crew member around 10.37 am, prompting security agencies to initiate mandatory safety checks. All 105 passengers on board were deboarded, and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for thorough security checks. The flight, originally scheduled to depart around 10.30 am, eventually left for Mumbai at 5.38 pm, after th
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Abhishek Banerjees Bamboo Structure Removed by KMC Amid Controversy
Kolkata Municipal Corporation removes bamboo structure outside Abhishek Banerjees home amid rising tensions and local complaints. Abhishek Banerjees Bamboo Structure Removed by KMC Amid Controversy
Cancer patient arrested over hoax hijack threat on Air India flight at Kolkata airport
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) A 56-year-old cancer patient has been arrested in connection with the hoax hijack alert at a Mumbai-boundAir India flight on November 10, following which the flight had to be taken to the isolation bay at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, as a result of which the departure of the flight was delayed for around seven hours. The accused has been identified as Partha Pratim Nandi. He was first arrested by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deputed for security at the airport and later handed over to cops of the NSCBI Airport Police Station under the Bidhannagar City Police, under which the airport comes. Sources aware of the development said that during interrogation, Nandi confessed that he planted the hoax hijack alert note on the flight, which resulted in the following chaos. He has also confessed to the reason that prompted him to take such a step, which was quite tragic. Nandi claimed that both he and his wife were cancer patients, and he was first supposed to move to Mumbai and subsequently from there to Africa for a job. However, as per his confession, he was unwilling to leave his cancer-affected wife alone in Kolkata and go to faraway Africa. As per his confession, he was in a disturbed state of mind while leaving the city on Wednesday, and committed the act of planting the hoax hijack alert note on the Air Flight, which he was supposed to take to Mumbai. I understand the tragic circumstances under which the accused had committed this act. But what he has done is strictly punishable under the law. Because of his act, so many other passengers who were supposed to fly to Mumbai, some with urgent purposes, including scheduled medical appointments, had to suffer. So, the law will take its own course, a Bidhannagar City Police officer said. On Wednesday, the pilot received the threat as the flight was preparing for take-off and immediately alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC). The flight was immediately shifted to an isolation bay, and security personnel immediately started search operations. Finally, the hijack alert turned out to be a hoax. The note warning that the plane would be hijacked was recovered in the flight's toilet, which was noticed by someone.
West Bengal: Passenger apprehended after threat alert on Kolkata-Mumbai Air India flight
One passenger was apprehended and handed over to the airport police following a threat alert involving an Air India flight scheduled to operate from Kolkata to Mumbai, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said in a press note on Thursday. The incident involved Air India flight AI 2772 (Kolkata-Mumbai) on Wednesday (November 11). Following the threat alert shortly before its scheduled departure, the aircraft was moved to the isolation bay at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata as a precautionary measure. Security agencies immediately reached the spot and initiated necessary security checks in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs). According to sources, the aircraft had received a threat alert, following which airport authorities shifted it to the isolation bay to ensure the safety of passengers, crew members and airport personnel. The situation was subsequently assessed by the concerned security agencies. In an update issued on...
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the state an opportunity to host the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027, describing the event as a major opportunity to showcase a new Bengal before the world. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Ghosh said that following the political changes in West Bengal, the state had attracted global attention and that hosting the prestigious convention would provide an opportunity to strengthen its image. This is a great opportunity for Bengal. Following the changes that have taken place in Bengal, the entire world has its eyes fixed here. I thank the central government and Prime Minister Modi for giving Bengal the opportunity to host this event... The cooperation of all is needed to build a new Bengal. This is a major opportunity for us, he said. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that Prime Minister Nar...
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KMC removes makeshift bamboo structure near Abhishek Banerjees Kolkata residence
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) The staff of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), with the help of the personnel from the Kolkata Police, on Thursday removed a makeshift bamboo structure in front of the residence of the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the partys Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, at Kalighat in South Kolkata. The process of removing the makeshift bamboo structure was started by Trinamool Congress workers on Wednesday evening. However, the process was completed later after KMC staff, accompanied by the police, reached the spot with a bulldozer on Thursday morning, demolishing the structure and removing it. The entire demolition work was conducted in the presence of a huge police contingent, who were there to prevent any escalation of tension. An iron gate, which was installed outside the boundary wall of the Diamond Harbour MP's residence for a long time, was also removed. The iron gate was first cut with a gas cutter by KMC staff and then removed. The local people had been complaining that this iron gate was installed by encroaching on the footpath. Trinamool Congress spokesman Arka Kumar Nag, who is also one of the counsels of Abhishek Banerjee, claimed that the process of removing the makeshift structure was initiated on Wednesday evening by the Trinamool Congress staff following the instructions of the Diamond Harbour MP. The temporary structure was meant for the seating arrangement of the police personnel when the Diamond Harbour MP was entitled to Z-Plus security during the previous regime. Now, after that change of regime, the Z-Plus security had been lifted. So, there was no use for that makeshift construction. Hence, the Diamond Harbour MP instructed the removal of the makeshift bamboo structure, Nag said. The shed in front of Abhishek's house has been a topic of debate for the past few days. Tensions flared up in Kalighat on the intervening night of November 6 and November 7 over the MP's birthday celebrations. At that time, many people were seen gathering under the temporary shed. Apart from this, many local residents also started raising questions about the temporary structure. It is alleged that the temporary shed on the footpath was causing problems for pedestrians. On Wednesday, Abhishek Banerjee accused the Kolkata Police of maintaining constant surveillance around his residence and snooping on him in a social media post. Soon after that, the Trinamool Congress workers began removing the makeshift bamboo structure, and the process was completed this morning by KMC staff with the help of police.
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Kolkata Municipal Corporation Removes Temporary Structure Outside MP Abhishek Banerjees Residence
Kolkatas municipal authorities dismantled a security structure outside MP Abhishek Banerjees home, prompting criticism from Minister Dilip Ghosh. Kolkata Municipal Corporation Removes Temporary Structure Outside MP Abhishek Banerjees Residence
Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kolkata sees bulldozer action, KMC removes temporary structure
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials on Thursday morning removed a temporary bamboo structure erected on the footpath outside Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kalighat, Kolkata. Civic officials arrived at the site with a bulldozer and cleared the structure, which they said was causing inconvenience to pedestrians.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The opening week of the 2026-27 Indian Football League (IFL) has offered three debutants sharply contrasting introductions to the demands of the national competition, with Nagaland United celebrating a winning start, FC Bengaluru United bouncing back from a heartbreaking defeat and Samaleswari SC discovering how costly missed opportunities can be. With promotion to the Indian Super League at stake over the course of the season, the early results have already given the newcomers plenty to reflect on. For Nagaland United, the league debut was a moment years in the making. Founded in Chmoukedima in 2024, the club became the first from Nagaland to compete in the national league, ending a 78-year wait for the state since Talimeren Ao captained India at the 1948 London Olympics. The club secured its place through a goodwill agreement with Aizawl FC, approved by the All India Football Federation on September 9. While the arrangement brought national-league experience into the squad, the clubs stated priority remained providing opportunities to Naga players. That ambition got off to an ideal start in Srinagar on October 30. Nagaland struck inside three minutes against Real Kashmir when JH Remlala capitalised on a long throw-in, before Vanlalhriatzuala extended the advantage. Despite an own goal by captain Rohmingthanga shortly before the hour mark, the debutants regained control, and Vanlalhriatzuala completed a 3-1 victory with his second goal. Head coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla credited the teams preparation for helping the players settle quickly despite the limited time available. With limited time, it was important to get the players on the same page, understand our style of play and build confidence within the group, he said. The response to the own goal was particularly encouraging for the coach. I told them to stay calm and keep believing in themselves, he said. These moments are part of football, and what matters is how you respond. Rohmingthanga, who previously played for Aizawl, acknowledged the challenge of recovering from the setback. Of course, it was a difficult moment, but we knew we couldnt afford to lose our focus, he said. For the captain, leading the new club to victory carried special significance. To now lead Nagaland United SC and help the club begin its journey with a win means a lot, he said. While Nagaland celebrated, Samaleswari SC have had to come to terms with two narrow defeats despite showing they can compete against more established opponents. The Odisha clubs rise has been remarkable. Founded in 2006 in Pitapali, near the Hirakud Reservoir and about 15 km from Sambalpur, Samaleswari laid its foundation through its academy. Having competed in the fourth tier last season, the club earned a place in the IFL after a breakthrough campaign that included its first Durand Cup appearance and a memorable 3-2 victory over Mohammedan SC in Kolkata. Ten members of coach Abdul Azim Siddiques squad hail from Odisha. Their first league outing against two-time national champions Gokulam Kerala in Kozhikode on October 31 showcased their resilience. Trailing 0-2 at half-time, Samaleswari fought back through an own goal and a 90th-minute penalty converted by Jorge Pereyra Diaz. However, Crislans late header denied them a share of the points. Football can be cruel sometimes, but we must learn from these moments, Siddique said after the defeat. He added: One result will not define our season. Our response to this defeat will define our character. Samaleswari produced another spirited display in their next outing, against Dempo in Rourkela on November 5. Playing in front of their home crowd as the city hosted its first IFL match, they fell two goals behind before mounting a late challenge. Young defender Kartik Choudhary gave them hope in the 82nd minute with a spectacular lob from 35 yards, but a missed opportunity deep into stoppage time left them with a 1-2 defeat. Two matches have yielded no points, but Samaleswari have repeatedly pushed experienced sides until the closing stages, an encouraging sign for a club making its first appearance at this level. FC Bengaluru United, meanwhile, have experienced both the heartbreak and the exhilaration of late goals in the space of five days. The Karnataka sides promotion was the culmination of a seven-year effort to move beyond the third tier. They finished runners-up in I-League 2 last season, securing promotion ahead of United SC on goal difference. Former India international Nallappan Mohanraj, who coaches the team, retained much of that squad for their first IFL campaign. Their debut against five-time champions Dempo at Fatorda on November 1 appeared headed for a draw until Uzziel Budu scored from a corner in the eighth minute of stoppage time. This was our first-ever IFL match, and considering how we held on until the 98th minute, I believe a draw would have been a fair result, Mohanraj said. However, this is football, and if you switch off even for a moment in the 98th minute, you will be punished. The coach had also identified defending set-pieces as an area that needed immediate attention, promising his side would ensure that we do not concede set-piece goals like this in our upcoming matches. Bengaluru United delivered an emphatic response against Mohammedan SC at the Bangalore Football Stadium five days later. Marat Tarek opened their IFL scoring with a header from a corner, and two more headed goals put them in control. Mohammedan fought back to level the contest at 3-3 in the 78th minute, threatening to repeat Bengalurus painful opening-night experience. This time, however, the late moment belonged to the newcomers. Lalramdinsanga Raltes short-corner routine and cross found substitute Akshunna Tyagi, who headed home the winner in the first minute of stoppage time to seal a 4-3 victory. The contrasting results have made for an eventful opening week. Nagaland United have collected three points from their only outing and remain unbeaten, while Bengaluru United have recovered from their opening defeat to register their first win. Samaleswari, despite two losses, have shown enough fight to suggest they will remain competitive. Dempo, having beaten both Samaleswari and Bengaluru United, sit at the top of the table. Nagaland United are third and will now prepare for their first home fixture of the campaign, against Gokulam Kerala at Chmoukedima on November 14. For the club and its supporters, the occasion carries significance beyond the league standings. Ghuqhe Chishi, one of the two under-20 graduates celebrated by the club ahead of the season, is relishing the opportunity to represent Nagaland in front of its home crowd. Playing in front of our own people, representing Nagaland and wearing this jersey on home ground is something I am really looking forward to, he said. We want to make them proud, and we will give everything on the pitch. For Nagaland United, the first week has brought a historic victory and the prospect of a long-awaited homecoming. For Samaleswari and Bengaluru United, it has been an early lesson in the fine margins that separate results from performances. The season is still young, but the newcomers have already begun writing very different stories in the IFL.
Several coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail near Guwahati, 4 injured
More than 300 passengers from West Bengal were on board the Kolkata-Sairang Express that derailed near Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday, prompting railway authorities to set up helpdesks at several stations to assist them, an official said. Four persons suffered minor injuries after five coaches and the engine of the train derailed at Digaru in the morning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said earlier in the day. Our data shows that over 300 passengers travelled from West Bengal, covering stations like Kolkata, Naihati, Krishnanagar, and the Malda and Katihar Divisions, who were heading beyond Guwahati, an Eastern Railway official said. We are assisting them. Helpdesks have been set up for the passengers and their families, he said. There is no report of any fatality in the incident, he said, adding that officials from the Eastern Railway rushed to the accident site. The helpdesks have been set up at Sealdah, Alipurduar, Naihati and Berhampore Court stations to provide .
Mamata skips 'Bhai Phota' at Kalighat, BJPs Dilip Ghosh says she feared a flop show
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees decision to skip the traditional Bhai Phota or Bhai Dooj celebration at her Kalighat residence in South Kolkata on Wednesday drew sharp criticism from state Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh, who claimed that she was apprehensive of a poor turnout following the Trinamool Congresss defeat in the Assembly elections. The official explanation for cancelling the annual celebration is that Mamata Banerjee wants to register a symbolic protest against the alleged torture, harassment, and indiscriminate arrests of Trinamool Congress workers under the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. However, Ghosh, a former West Bengal BJP president, offered a different interpretation, claiming that the former Chief Minister knew that several of her erstwhile close associates, who regularly visited her residence for the occasion, would stay away this year. Earlier, everyone used to flock to her residence on Bhai Phota, not to receive her elder-sisterly affection but to remain close to the absolute power and authority she enjoyed as Chief Minister. Today, she is out of power. So, there is no Bhai Phota celebration. She knows that those who used to visit her residence in previous years will not turn up this time, Ghosh said. The current political situation within the Trinamool Congress appears to lend some weight to Ghoshs observations, with several prominent leaders who were regular visitors to Mamata Banerjees residence now aligning themselves with the partys rebel but majority faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata. Among them are former heavyweight ministers Firhad Hakim and Aroop Biswas, who were prominent faces at the annual Bhai Phota gathering at Kalighat until last year. Another familiar face at the celebrations, singer-turned-politician and former minister Indranil Sen, is currently in judicial custody following his arrest in connection with an alleged fake UNESCO-tagged Durga Puja pass scam. Former state minister Sujit Bose is also in judicial custody in connection with his alleged involvement in the multi-crore cash-for-municipalities recruitment scam. The absence of these leaders and the political realignments following the Assembly election defeat have altered the composition of Mamata Banerjees inner circle.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) The West Bengal transport department has launched a major crackdown on private vehicles, including four-wheelers and two-wheelers, illegally operating as app-based cabs without the mandatory commercial registration and licences. The department has directed all app-cab aggregator agencies to identify such vehicles registered on their platforms and remove them from their systems within the next seven days. According to a notification issued by the transport department, aggregator agencies must ensure that only vehicles holding valid commercial licences and displaying yellow-coloured commercial number plates are allowed to operate through their platforms. The notification has also made it mandatory for all app-cab aggregator agencies to maintain a central office in West Bengal. The office will serve as a point of contact for the state transport department and traffic police authorities and will also be responsible for addressing customer grievances. These new guidelines have already been sent to all the aggregator agencies. They have been directed to submit the complete address of their office in writing to the state transport department within seven days. The guidelines also make it clear that the agencies concerned are responsible for ensuring that their services comply with the Motor Vehicles Act and government regulations. Failure to follow the instructions could invite legal action, a senior transport department official said. The department recently found that several vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, without commercial licences and yellow-coloured number plates had enrolled themselves with different app-cab aggregator agencies and were accepting passenger bookings. The official said owners of private vehicles could simply download the relevant applications, register their vehicle numbers, and start receiving bookings without obtaining the necessary commercial permits. This is completely illegal. Only vehicles with valid commercial licences and yellow-coloured commercial number plates are eligible to be registered with app-cab aggregator agencies, the official said. He pointed out that allowing private vehicles to operate as app-cabs had two major implications. First, passengers using such vehicles could face difficulties if they encountered problems during a ride, as aggregator agencies might refuse to accept responsibility for incidents involving vehicles that were not commercially registered. Second, the practice resulted in substantial revenue losses for the state government, as such vehicles operated without fulfilling the applicable commercial registration and regulatory requirements. The department has therefore decided to tighten monitoring of app-based transport services and make aggregator agencies accountable for ensuring that vehicles operating through their platforms comply with the law.
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