Jana Mandi, originally from Jangalmahal, gains international recognition as his Bengali short film 'Papaya' was showcased at Eberhard Karls University of Tbingen in Germany. The film, focusing on a tribal child's quest for a papaya, has already won awards at international film festivals.

Ariyan Khan and an aide were arrested in Kolkata for allegedly operating a sex and pornography ring. The racket was disguised as an event management firm. His mother, Shweta Khan, a key suspect, is missing. This follows the escape of a woman who was held captive and tortured.

Over 600 people in Kolkata have bought Indias first climate change insurance policies, compensating for income loss or extra costs from extreme weather like heatwaves, floods, and cold waves. Bajaj Allianz leads with heat index policies, while ICICI Lombard and National Insurance plan to launch similar products. These parametric policies use real-time climate data for quick payouts.

Shweta Khan alias Fultusi and her son Ariyan, co-owners of Ishara Productions, allegedly ran a sex racket disguised as an event firm in Howrah. Accused of torturing women and forcing them into prostitution, they are now absconding. Their daughter Ishika, who resisted, died by suicide in 2021. Political links and threats further deepen the disturbing revelations.

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Kolkata police are searching for a mother and son who allegedly detained and assaulted a 23-year-old woman in Howrah for refusing to act in a pornographic film. The duo, running an event management agency as a front, lured young women with job offers and forced them into producing soft pornographic content.

West Bengal's health department reported 71 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Fortunately, no deaths were reported during this period. With 53 recoveries, the state's active cases have decreased to 693. A state health official assured that the situation is under control, noting that the reported cases are exhibiting mild symptoms.

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding at Kolkata's Dhapa dog pound, endangering approximately 140 stray dogs. The facility, located in a low-lying area, is prone to flooding during monsoons. Attendants and security worked tirelessly through the night to manage the crisis, expressing concern over the absence of senior KMC officials and a veterinary officer.

The Kolkata state government has declined to provide land at Bodyguard Lines for the Purple Line's Kidderpore metro station, potentially leading to its omission. RVNL is exploring alternative alignments, but skipping the station raises safety concerns and necessitates a ventilation shaft. The decision impacts connectivity for 44,000 daily commuters, posing a significant setback for the project.