Trinamool leader, two aides arrested in Bengal on charges of extortion
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) The West Bengal Police on Friday arrested Barun Natta alias Bonku, the former vice-chairman of Dum Dum Municipality in North 24 Parganas district, and two of his close associates on charges of extortion. The other two arrested persons are Nayanashis Das alias Jhony and Sumanta Ghosh alias Laltu. Nayanashis is the son of Parna Das, former Trinamool Congress councillor of ward number 3 of Dum Dum Municipality. The three arrested will be produced before the Barrackpore court later in the day, police sources said. It is learnt that a written complaint was filed at Dum Dum police station on Thursday evening accusing the three arrested persons of extortion and cheating. The complaint was filed by a real estate promoter, Sujoy Majumder. An investigation was started on the basis of that complaint. After that, the three, including Natta, were arrested from their respective houses. A case was registered against the arrested trio under multiple sections, including extortion and cheating. Sources from the state police also informed that, for the sake of investigation, a petition will be filed before the court seeking the custody of the arrested trio for 10 days. We want to investigate the extent of the involvement of the three arrested persons in the extortion and whether other persons were also involved in the matter. We are also probing the extent of financial involvement in the matter and also how the money was extorted, said a state police officer. It is learnt that Sujoy Majumdar, the real estate promoter, on whose complaint the trio was arrested, also registered a complaint with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the latter's weekly public programme to hear public grievances. The three were arrested a couple of days after the complaint was registered with the Chief Minister. The local people from the Dum Dum Municipality area claimed that the complaints of extortion against Natta were nothing new. While his main targets were the real estate promoters, even common people, including the local vendors and small shop-owners, were not spared by him and his associates, said a resident of Dum Dum.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF), after conducting a 10-hour search operation since early Thursday morning, recovered foreign birth certificates, SIM cards with foreign phone numbers and firearms from a house resided by members of transgender community in Jalpaiguri town of West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. The police have arrested head of the transgender community Pipasa Haldar, who was accused of sheltering foreign nationals (transgenders) by contacting them abroad. Jalpaiguri Additional Superintendent of Police, Shrinivas MP, said, Based on information from confidential sources, BSF and police conducted a joint operation today. Pipasa Haldar alias Pipasa Hijra, a resident of Wakarganj Uttar Raykatpara in Jalpaiguri's Ward number 2, has been arrested. Two country-made guns, three live cartridges, two empty magazines, and a birth certificate issued by the Bangladesh government have been recovered from her. We have registered a case under the relevant sections and started an investigation. It is reported that the contact details of the accused have been found with transgenders from multiple countries. Police and the BSF raided that house in North Raykatpara of Jalpaiguri town since early Thursday morning. Two guns, three rounds of bullets, and two empty magazines were recovered from that house. A Bangladeshi SIM card and a birth certificate from the neighbouring country were also recovered during the search. Pipasa Hijra, also known as Pipasa Haldar, was then arrested. However, she denied all the allegations. Accused Pipasa Haldar said, They brought me to the police station. They searched our house and found nothing. They didn't find any firearms. They told us that they had information from above. They wanted to see our house. I showed them the house. If they had searched and found anything, they would have shown it to us. They are government employees, law enforcement officers. The law will take its course. On Thursday, a search operation was started at Haldar's house in North Raykatpara of Jalpaiguri, along with BSF officers, BSF Intelligence Branch, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Kotwali police. The search lasted for ten hours. Manasa Puja is held every year in the name of Jalpaiguri Brihannala Society. Since 2015, Pipasa Hijra has been dominating North Raykatpara by renting a house. The number of transgenders has gradually increased in this area. Later, Pipasa Hijra bought land one after another and built luxurious houses. At present, 40 to 50 transgenders live together there.
Bengal: CBI arrests ECL worker in West Burdwan on charges of taking bribe
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested an Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) worker from Pandabeswar in West Bengals West Burdwan district on charges of taking a bribe. The arrested man was produced before the special CBI court in Asansol on Thursday. The judge ordered his 14-day jail custody. According to the central investigation agency, the arrested person's name is Shankarlal Harijan. He lives in the South Shyamala Colliery area of the Pandabeswar Assembly constituency. He was actively associated with the Trinamool Congress-affiliated ECL workers' organisation. A three-member CBI team raided the South Shyamala Colliery on Wednesday night. At first, he was not found in his home. He had disappeared. The CBI officers detained his son Pankaj Harijan and questioned him about his father. Later, they caught Shankar red-handed at that time. Allegedly, he was taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 by promising to transfer a worker. The worker was unable to work inside the mine due to illness. The search began immediately after Shankarlal was caught. CBI officials raided everywhere from the colliery office to his house. Sources claimed that the search operation continued throughout the night. Several important documents and files were seized from the house. A section of ECL workers claimed that the leader had been taking money for a long time in the name of providing special benefits at work. It is initially believed that this operation was based on that allegation. CBI officers said that the seized documents are being examined. Investigators are also investigating whether a bigger ring is active behind the scenes. According to the central investigation agency, a colliery worker had applied for light duty due to his physical illness. Allegedly, using that opportunity, Sankarlal Harijan demanded a bribe from the sick worker in the name of arranging work. As soon as the matter came to light, the central intelligence agency launched an investigation. To verify the truth of the complaint and collect evidence, raids were conducted simultaneously at two places - Sankarlal Harijan's residence and the local ECL office. The officers are probing whether there are any other dishonest transactions, like taking bribes in exchange for providing work opportunities and whether any other senior officer of ECL was involved in this illegal practice.
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Bengal Assembly passes Bill enabling inter-university transfer of teachers, staff
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) The West Bengal Universities & Colleges Administration & Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at implementing the state's One State, One Education policy through inter-university transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff, was passed by voice vote in a special one-day session of the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday. The Bill, which was cleared by the state Cabinet on September 8, introduces a new provision in Section 14A of the 2017 Act, allowing the transfer of teaching and non-teaching personnel between universities across the state. It was tabled in the House by Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhya, a journalist-turned-politician. Participating in the debate, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the measure would particularly benefit newly established universities by enabling them to draw on the experience and expertise of faculty members from older institutions in Kolkata and other districts. Their experience will be crucial in strengthening academic infrastructure, upgrading curricula and improving teaching standards. The objective is to transform these new universities into centres of excellence, the Chief Minister said. He also criticised Left-leaning sections of the academic community, particularly members of the Jadavpur University Teachers' Association (JUTA), saying the state government intended to utilise their expertise in developing universities located in backward and marginalised regions. The government has records of their activities. If they possess so much knowledge and intellectual capability, they should help strengthen the newly established universities and improve educational standards there, CM Adhikari said. The Chief Minister further warned that teachers unwilling to comply with government guidelines and service rules were free to resign and pursue political activities full-time. Those who would be having problems in abiding by the service rules are welcome to quit. Let them quit their jobs and become full-timers of the political party they are affiliated to, the Chief Minister said.
India Bowling Coach Morkels Arrival Delayed By Visa Issues, Physio Jain Likely On His Way Out
Arun Jaitley Stadium: The arrival of India's bowling coach Morne Morkel in New Delhi has been delayed due to visa issues, though hes expected to link up with the team very soon ahead of their T20Is against Afghanistan, sources told IANS. South Africa-based Morkel's absence during a preparatory session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday did raise eyebrows, but sources said it was only due to visa-related issues. Morne had visa issues, but he should be here soon once it's solved, sources told this news agency. Meanwhile, it is understood that physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain is on his way out of the national setup, having remained absent from the squad's training session in the national capital. About Kamlesh, it's yet to be known when he will be here, further said the sources. Another source familiar with chatter around Chennai-based Jains future with the Indian team said, He will leave the team shortly. Before joining the Indian team in June 2022, Jain previously served as the head physiotherapist after starting in an assistant role for three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2012 to 2022. He also worked with Bengal senior mens domestic team from September 2011 to March 2017. Sources have also indicated that he could potentially return to working for an IPL franchise, including a possible reunion with KKR. With Jain set to vacate his position, the BCCI is expected to begin the process of finding his replacement shortly. The expected exit of Jain comes after fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ended their respective stints with the national side after the tour of England. Since then, ten Doeschate moved back to Knight Riders Sports as Head of Cricket Strategy, where hes in charge of player recruitment and squad planning, as well as serving in assistant coaching roles in the CPL, ILT20, and MLC. He also worked with Bengal senior mens domestic team from September 2011 to March 2017. Sources have also indicated that he could potentially return to working for an IPL franchise, including a possible reunion with KKR. With Jain set to vacate his position, the BCCI is expected to begin the process of finding his replacement shortly. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The first T20I is slated to happen as per the original schedule on Sunday, after the DDCA stated via X on Thursday that there was no change in the date. The clarification came after reports suggested that the opening game could be rescheduled owing to security arrangements for the high-profile BRICS summit in the national capital. Article Source: IANS
BSF, cops raid house belonging to transgender community member in north Bengal's Jalpaiguri
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and police officers conducted raids in a section of the Jalpaiguri municipality area where members of the transgender community reside in north Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Thursday. According to the police, about 30 to 50 transgenders have been living in Uttara Rayakatpara area of Ward No. 2 in Jalpaiguri Town for the past seven to eight years. On Thursday morning, BSF personnel and police officers suddenly came with a large force and surrounded their houses. Some personnel were deployed on the roofs of three houses belonging to the community and one of the houses was searched. According to the allegations, members of the transgender community have built a few properties there in a matter of few years. The police and BSF are investigating whether there are Bangladeshi citizens in this house and whether there were illegal firearms. The area around the house was also searched. It is known that many people have been coming and going to this house for a long time. Recently, the community had organised a big event centering around Manasa Puja. All in all, their activities seem suspicious, according to the police. Inspector-in-Charge of Jalpaiguri's Kotwali Police Station, Mouman Chakraborty said, The BSF has come to the house on the basis of information received through sources. We have also been called. The BSF is conducting a search after receiving information about illegal activity in their house. Meanwhile, Jalpaiguri Additional Superintendent of Police, Shrinivas MP, said that the search was going on and everything would be revealed later. Regarding the search since Thursday morning, a transgender community member said, Police and BSF personnel have come since morning. The search is still going on. They have not told us why they have come. They have taken our fingerprints. They are taking count here and they are asking how many of us are here. We do not have any Bangladeshis here. We all have papers. There is no incident of getting firearms. The incident has created a lot of excitement in the area as there is no previous instance of this transgender community coming under the scanner of the police.
CBI raids Eastern Coalfields employees house, office in Bengal; son detained, documents seized
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) The son of an Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) employee was detained, and several documents were seized during raids conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at his residence and office in West Bengal following complaints of bribery and irregularities against him, agency officials said on Thursday. The CBI sleuths conducted simultaneous searches at the residence and office of the ECL employee, Sankarman Harijan, in Pandabeswar, West Burdwan district, late on Wednesday night. Harijan is an employee of South Shyamala Colliery, which falls under the Pandabeswar police station limits. He was reportedly not present when the CBI team reached his residence. His son, Pankaj Harijan, was detained for questioning during the operation. The CBI recovered several documents from the employees residence and the local ECL office as part of its investigation into alleged bribery and irregularities involving workers at the colliery. According to sources, the case relates to a complaint by a colliery worker who had sought light duty because of a physical illness. Harijan allegedly demanded money from the worker, claiming that he could arrange the change in duty in exchange for a bribe. Following the complaint, the central agency initiated a probe to verify the allegations and collect evidence. The CBI subsequently carried out simultaneous searches at Harijans residence and his office at South Shyamala Colliery. The searches continued for several hours as investigators examined documents and other material available at both locations. However, Harijan was not found during the operation. His son was taken into custody for questioning as investigators sought to gather information about the alleged transactions and the employees activities. A local resident said the CBI team conducted a detailed search of the house and examined various documents. The resident added that since Harijan was absent, his son was taken away by the investigators for questioning. The CBI is now examining the documents seized during the raids to determine whether Harijan was allegedly involved in other instances of accepting bribes in exchange for arranging work-related benefits for employees. Investigators are also looking into whether other ECL officials or employees were involved in the alleged arrangement. The agency is questioning Pankaj Harijan and analysing the recovered documents as part of its ongoing investigation.
Indian Museum Kolkata Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Driver, Hindi Translator and More Posts
Indian Museum Kolkata has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 5 vacancies across various posts. The recruitment drive includes Library and Information Officer, Head Modeller, Hindi Translator, Modeller, Driver-cum-Mechanic, and other positions. Eligible candidates can apply through email on or before 23-10-2026. Candidates should review the detailed notification before submitting their applications.
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Bengal assembly passes Bill enabling inter-university transfer of teaching, non-teaching staffers
The West Bengal Assembly approved a bill allowing staff transfers between state universities. This new legislation empowers the government to move teaching and non-teaching employees as needed. Experienced professors will be sent to newly established institutions to guide their development. The bill aims to balance university autonomy with government accountability.
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Vinicius Jr, Raphinha lead Brazil's squad for historic clash against India
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, Barcelona winger Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain veteran Marquinhos headline Brazil's 26-member squad for their historic first-ever meeting with India on October 3. The Selecao will face India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata at 7.30 pm local time, in what will be a landmark fixture for Indian football. The match is scheduled after Brazil's two-game Australia tour, with Carlo Ancelotti's side facing the hosts in Townsville on September 25 and Brisbane on September 29. Ancelotti named his first squad since the 2026 World Cup at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday before addressing the media. Vinicius, Raphinha and Marquinhos form the experienced core of the squad, with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes also retaining their places. The much-anticipated game promises to be a grand spectacle for football-crazy Kolkata, with Brazil bringing three 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees in
Finn Allen Joins Melbourne Stars For BBL 16
Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars have signed New Zealand power-hitter Finn Allen ahead of the 2026-27 Big Bash League season, with the 27-year-old set to add further firepower to an already strong batting line-up that includes Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. The 2026-27 Big Bash League season will begin on December 12, with Melbourne Renegades facing Perth Scorchers in the opening match. Allen was the top run-scorer in BBL 15, accumulating 466 runs with an average of 42.36 for the Perth Scorchers. He is set to move to Melbourne to join a formidable batting lineup. The Stars are a powerhouse team in this competition, so its going to be a lot of fun playing for them. Theyve already got a huge fanbase, and theyre only getting bigger, and I cant wait to be a part of that. I think all cricketers love playing at the MCG, so to be able to call that my home ground now is really exciting, Allen said on joining Melbourne Stars. Allen has enjoyed a prolific 2026, with several memorable innings across T20 cricket. He scored 101 off 53 balls for the Scorchers in the BBL earlier this year and later achieved the fastest century in World Cup history, reaching 100 off just 33 balls in New Zealands semi-final victory over South Africa. The explosive opener then continued his run of form in the Indian Premier League, scoring an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders. Allen, who has played 62 T20 internationals for New Zealand, most recently featured in Major League Cricket for San Francisco Unicorns, where he was coached by the new Melbourne Stars head coach, Cameron White. The New Zealand opener has a flexible, casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, enabling him to participate in international T20 franchise leagues while still being eligible for national team selection. Under the Big Bash Leagues updated player signing regulations, Melbourne Stars are permitted to directly select up to three international players, as the Overseas Player Draft is not scheduled for this year. The New Zealand opener has a flexible, casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, enabling him to participate in international T20 franchise leagues while still being eligible for national team selection. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Melbourne Stars contracted players: Finn Allen, Austin Anlezark, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Todd Murphy, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis and Mitch Swepson. Article Source: IANS
Indian women's rugby sevens team begins Asian Games prep at national camp
The Indian senior women's rugby sevens team has begun its preparation for the upcoming Asian Games here with coach Terence Joseph saying the focus of the national camp will be on execution and consistency. The camp is being held at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre in Kolkata, which has been the home base for the Indian rugby team ahead of major international competitions. The Indian eves will compete in the women's rugby sevens tournament at the Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium in Nagoya from October 1 to 3. India has been drawn in Pool B alongside defending champions China, Hong Kong China and Malaysia. The Asian Games is a big tournament for us. We are looking at details and consistency from the team. A lot depends on how we execute our plans in Japan, Joseph said during a press conference in SAI Kolkata. SAI Kolkata has been the home for the Indian rugby team. We have been conducting camps here for the past three years. Captain Shikha Yadav echoed her
Calcutta HC gives conditional approval to Mamata Banerjees Friday meeting in Sreerampore
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday gave conditional approval for a political programme of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Sreerampore in Hooghly district on Friday. The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction has planned a political programme at Sreerampore on Friday, where the main speaker will be the former CM. The faction also wanted to first organise a public meeting at Sreerampore, to be followed by a rally. But, as the police denied permission for the programme, the Trinamool Congress faction approached the Calcutta High Court seeking nod for the same. The matter came up for hearing before the Calcutta High Courts single-judge bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya on Thursday, and at the end of the hearing, Justice Bhattacharya gave conditional approval for conducting the rally at Sreerampore. However, despite allowing the Mamata Banerjee-led faction to conduct the public meeting there, Justice Bhattacharyas bench did not give permission for the rally. The court accepted the argument of the police that, if the rally proposed from Mahesh to Sreerampore Court was permitted, it would create heavy traffic congestion on the busy Grand Trunk Road. Justice Bhattacharya has also imposed some restrictions on the public meeting at Sreerampore to be addressed by Mamata Banerjee. The court has fixed the time limit for the meeting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. At the same time, the court has specified that not more than 2,000 people would assemble at the meeting venue. Justice Bhattacharya also made it clear that no provocative remarks that could hurt anyone's religious sentiments would be made at the meeting. He directed the state administration to deploy adequate police forces to ensure no untoward incident takes place during the programme. A list of the volunteers' names, along with their phone numbers, will have to be submitted to the police by 8 p.m. on Thursday, Justice Bhattacharya ruled. Since the Assembly election, which marked a landslide defeat for Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee restricted her outdoor political activities to the state capital of Kolkata. Sreerampore will be her first outdoor meeting in the district after the elections.
India vs Brazil: Vinicius, Raphinha, Marquinhos included in star-studded squad
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More rain likely in south Bengal, says weather department
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Thursday said there was a possibility of a new low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to bring light to moderate rain in south Bengal districts in the next three days. According to a Met Department official, heavy rain may occur in some western districts and coastal areas of South 24 Parganas district. There is also a possibility of scattered heavy rain in the districts of south Bengal along with thunderstorms. Besides, there is a slight chance of scattered rain with thunderstorms in north Bengal. Heavy rain will again occur in north Bengal from Friday. Today, there is a possibility of heavy rain in East Midnapore, West Midnapore and South 24 Parganas districts. There will be a yellow warning for heavy rain in these three districts. Scattered thunderstorms may occur in all the remaining districts. Along with this, gusty winds may blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour. There is no such warning of heavy rain elsewhere, said the official. On Friday, there will be a yellow warning of heavy rain in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong districts. On Saturday, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri; all the above five districts will remain under a yellow warning of heavy rain, the Met Department official said. On Sunday, a yellow warning of heavy rain has been issued in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts. The rain will decrease again in North Bengal from Monday. Meanwhile, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in Kolkata, accompanied by gusty winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour. If there is no rainfall, humidity-related discomfort may prevail. The rain will decrease from Sunday, while humidity-related discomfort and temperature will increase slightly. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature in Kolkata and its surrounding areas was 32.02 degrees Celsius, which is 0.03 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was 25.09 degrees Celsius, which is 0.05 degrees below normal. The relative humidity was a maximum of 95 and a minimum of 68 per cent.
Mizoram Doctor Vanlalsiama Chhangte Becomes First Indian To Receive US Consulate Volunteer Award
Dr Vanlalsiama Chhangte, Medical Director of Ebenezer Medical Center, has become the first Indian recipient of the Citizen Liaison Volunteer of the Year Award from the US Consulate General in Kolkata. He was honoured for providing medical care to US citizen Collin Mayfield, who was brought to Mizoram from Myanmar after sustaining injuries in December... The post Mizoram Doctor Vanlalsiama Chhangte Becomes First Indian To Receive US Consulate Volunteer Award first appeared on Northeast Today .
Vini Jr, Raphinha among Brazil's stars coming to India
Brazil has announced a 26-member squad, featuring stars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Marquinhos, for their historic first-ever football match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is overseeing a significant rebuild, integrating young talent with experienced players, with an eye on future tournaments like the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup. The squad includes several debutants and a focus on current form, marking a new strategic direction for the Selecao.
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Brazil Names Squad For First-Ever India Football Match
Brazil has announced its 26-member squad, featuring stars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Marquinhos, for a historic first-ever football match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. This landmark fixture follows Brazil's Australia tour and promises a grand spectacle for Indian football fans.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) A crucial education-related bill will be moved and passed in the West Bengal Assembly at a single-day special session on Thursday. The West Bengal Universities & Colleges Administration & Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026 is aimed at implementing the one state, one education policy in the state. The bill was cleared by the state cabinet. After it is moved and passed in the House, it will be sent to the office of Governor R.N. Ravi for consent, following which it will become an Act. Explaining the major proposals in the bill, an official from the state higher education department said it will specify the guidelines related to the transfers of teachers and non-teaching staff in different state-run universities. The bill proposes to transfer those who have taught for a long time in old state-run universities in Kolkata or other big cities to new universities henceforth. This policy is also effective for educational workers attached to different state-run universities, said a state higher education department official. Academicians in the state feel this proposal can create major controversies in the state's academic circles. The state-run universities are basically autonomous bodies. Hence, teachers, officials or education workers of the state-run universities are not directly state government employees. So naturally, questions are being raised whether this transfer will be by mutual consent or whether teachers and education workers will be transferred at the will of the government. However, all these things will be clarified only after the bill is moved and passed on the floor of the Assembly, said a professor of Jadavpur University, who did not wish to be named. Another important proposal in the bill is to bring Aliah University under the West Bengal Higher Education Department, the official said. Till now, the Aliah University had been under the jurisdiction of the West Bengal Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education Department. The Aliah University Act was passed in the West Bengal Assembly during the late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee-led Left Front regime in 2007. It came into effect from April 5, 2008. The administration has claimed that the bill aims at bringing a balanced distribution of human resources as the reason for this move. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has claimed that the state's old and traditional universities have teachers and administrative staff with long-standing experience which needs to be utilised. There is a need to utilise that experience in the new universities. If skilled professors and staff go to the new institutions, the quality of teaching, research and administrative infrastructure there will improve rapidly. This initiative is being taken to maintain the overall balance of higher education, the Chief Minister said.
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Brazil vs India: Vinicius Jr, Raphinha set for historic Kolkata showdown
Brazil's new coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a 26-player squad for upcoming matches. The team will face Australia twice in September and then India. This selection marks a significant reshaping of the national team after their World Cup exit. Ancelotti is looking to integrate young talent for future tournaments. Brazil aims to rebuild its strength and challenge for the next World Cup.
Kolkatas Arsalan Restaurant Undergoes Food Safety Inspection Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
Kolkatas Arsalan Restaurant faces a food safety inspection, with officials emphasizing the importance of compliance and hygiene standards. Kolkatas Arsalan Restaurant Undergoes Food Safety Inspection Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had submitted its chargesheet in the 2023 Ram Navami violence in Hooghly district of West Bengal, probe agency officials said. In the chargesheet filed on Wednesday, NIA had named Shakir Ali, the husband of former and two-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Arambagh Assembly constituency in Hooghly district, as the mastermind behind the violence. Sources aware of the development said that in the chargesheet NIA had claimed that Shakir Ali and his aides planned the unrest over the Ram Navami processions in the district for political gains. The NIA sleuths arrested Shakir Ali in the Ram Navami violence case in June this year. He was the councilor of Ward number 4 of Rishara Municipality in Hooghly district. Before arresting him, NIA officials searched his house for several hours. Shakir is currently out on bail. In the chargesheet submitted by the NIA a total of 43 people has been named as accused. Of them, 20 were arrested by the state police and two were arrested by the NIA. Apart from this, 21 more are on the list of accused by the National Investigation Agency. All of them, including Shakir, are currently out on bail. In the chargesheet, NIA had claimed that that the police had recovered many swords in relation to the Ram Navami violence. In addition, as per the chargesheet, a large quantity of explosives and gunpowder were also recovered from the residence of another accused in the case, Kamran Qureshi, who was arrested by the NIA sleuths. It may be noted that Rishra in Hooghly district witnessed unrest in 2023 during the Ram Navami procession. At that time, panic spread in the area due to bomb attacks, vandalism and arson. The lives of ordinary residents practically came to a standstill. The situation had reached such a point that the administration had to impose a virtual curfew for a few days to maintain law and order.
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Kolkata Police, Fire dept officials conduct audit at shopping malls
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) After hotels, restaurants and guest houses, Kolkata Police and Fire Department officials visited several shopping malls to check fire safety measures in the city. Officials were spotted at shopping malls like South City Mall and Park Street's Pataka House and Acropolis Mall on Wednesday. According to an official, an audit is underway and the fire safety regulations of the places are being checked. It is also being checked whether all the documents are in order. Officials are checking whether the temporary stairs can be used in case of a emergency situation. According to an official, condition of the fire safety system of those placed are being checked. It is also being checked whether there is a safe exit route for the common people in case of an accident. The police and fire officials are checking the safety system in the restaurants or food courts of these malls. It is being informed through sources that the fire department and police are conducting raids in 29 shopping malls (small, medium and large) in the city. Recently, a fire broke out in the hotel Shikha Inn at building number 15H on Mirza Ghalib Street in New Market, killing nine people. Later, a special team was formed to investigate the fire safety of the hotels, restaurants and guest houses. A report was submitted to State Secretariat Nabanna. Based on the report, the West Bengal government cancelled the licenses of 919 hotels and guest houses in and around the city, following which the police and fire brigade conducted raids in various shopping malls on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the licenses of about 40 restaurants and food shops in Kolkata were cancelled for failing food safety standards. The decision to cancel the license of these restaurants were taken following a week-long drive by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and its Food Safety Department officials to check the quality of food, raw materials and overall condition of the food shops. According to the official, in may places rotten food was found while evidence of mixing paint used on the walls of the house with biryani was also discovered. Somewhere fungus was found in the food while arachnids and rat nests were found in the food storage area. As a result of the findings, the KMC suspended the licenses of several famous restaurants in Kolkata.
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