Sundeep Bhutoria Brings Bengals Mahalaya to the Nation in Hindi Mahishasur Mardini ki Gatha
Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria, with Shubha Mudgal, Sourendra, and Soumyojit, teamed up to release Mahalaya Mahishasur Mardini ki Gatha in Hindi for the first time Kolkata (West Bengal) [India],
Calcutta HC directs deletion of old EVM data for upcoming urban civic polls in Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal Election Commission (WBEC) to erase old data stored in electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in previous elections in wake of the polls for different urban civic bodies in the state, including that of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation. However, the division bench of the Calcutta High Court's Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge and Justice Om Narayan Rai directed the WBEC not to erase the old EVM data in cases of three specific wards of the KMC and the Contai municipality in East Midnapore district. Incidentally, in the previous hearing on this matter on October 12, the Chief Justice's bench had asked the WBEC whether it was possible to save data from the voting machines (EVMs) involved in the case on a hard disk and whether it was necessary to delete the previous data before using the EVMs in the forthcoming civic body polls. In response, the WBEC told the court that it was possible to delete the old data. In the past, several EVMs were preserved due to cases surrounding urban civic body elections conducted in the past. This year, the polls for several urban civic bodies are scheduled to be held in November this year and the results are expected to be announced in December. But since the WBEC did not have enough EVMs, they approached the Calcutta High Court for permission to delete the data of the EVMs involved in the case and use them again. State Additional Advocate General Bilabial Bhattacharya on Wednesday told the court that the Supreme Court's stay order was applicable only to certain wards under Contai municipality and in case of specific wards in other municipalities they were under consideration of the Calcutta High Court. Thereafter, the division bench directed the deletion of old data from EVMs except for those in cases of three specific wards of the KMC and the Contai municipality in East Midnapore district.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd Wins Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability 2026
VMPL Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 14: Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has been declared winner of the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability (GPAS) 2026 in Chemical sector, by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, in recognition of its steadfast commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy and operations. The Golden Peacock Awards are regarded as a global benchmark of corporate excellence. The awards draw around 1,000 applications each year. Entries are evaluated by independent assessors through a rigorous, multi-stage process, and the final selection is made by an eminent jury. Out of 456 nominations received this year, 197 organisations were shortlisted, and Himadri's performance surpassed the benchmark required to qualify for this prestigious honour. The award will be presented at the Golden Peacock Awards Presentation Ceremony during IOD India
Holiday on Maha Saptami Puja: Bankers in West Bengal are appealing for an additional holiday on October 17 to celebrate Maha Saptami Puja. While days off are currently set from October 18 to 21, the absence of a holiday on the 17th has prompted the All India Bank Officers' Confederation to reach out to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday that the new industrial policy of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government that will be released just before the forthcoming Diwali festival will also have a transparent land policy as well as an incentive policy to attract big ticket investment in the state. He made this announcement while speaking at the inauguration of the Rs 6,000 crore phenol and acetone plants of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited at the industrial township of Haldia in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, which is also the native district of the Chief Minister. The Group of Ministers entrusted with the task of formulating the new industrial policy had already submitted the proposals on this count. Before the forthcoming Diwali festival, the final industrial policy will be presented to the industry fraternity. The new policy will also have a transparent land policy as well as a transparent incentive policy. The incentive policy will provide details of incentives, including power tariff subsidy, that will be provided to the investors, Chief Minister Adhikari said. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched a scathing attack against the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments in West Bengal, accusing both the regimes of systematically destroying the industrial ambience in the state. Militant trade unionism and even assault of industrialists during the previous Left Front regime had driven away several industrial units from West Bengal during the 34-year Left Front regime from 1977 to 2011. Thereafter, during the previous 15-year Trinamool Congress regime from 2011 to 2026, the flawed land policies of the state government, rampant corruption and extortion had made industrialists averse towards West Bengal. Now time has come to move on and move out of that bad phase, Chief Minister Adhikari said. He also made a promise that the state government will operate on the industrial front in such a manner that in the next one year West Bengal will become the industrial destination for industrialists throughout the country. Let us go to Bengal -- will be the new aim of the industrialists within a year. No one can stop the tide of industrial inflow in the state in the coming days. West Bengal will move forward with a double-engine government. More industrial investment will be made in the state in the coming days, the Chief Minister said.
Diplomats experience West Bengal Durga Pujas, explore business opportunities
West Bengal plays a significant role within the larger national ambition, Parthiv Neotia, president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the envoys, says
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation of 6,000 crore phenol and acetone plant at Haldia
Kolkata Police Constable Result Out: Nearly 48,000 Shortlisted For Physical Tests
West Bengal Police announced the Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable 2026 preliminary exam results on the official WBPRB website.
Bengal STF busts illegal arms factory in Kolkata
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) In a sudden operation late on Tuesday night after a tip off by their sources, the sleuths of the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory on the southern outskirts of Kolkata, the state police informed on Wednesday morning. Several single-shot guns, pistols, and cartridges were recovered during the raid operation. In addition, the STF sleuths also recovered cartridges and firearm-manufacturing equipment. An insider from the state police said that this illegal arms manufacturing factory was found after a raid was conducted on a house in Ayubnagar under Nadial Police Station on the southern Kolkata on Tuesday. However, the state police official added, the owner fled the house before the STF raid was conducted. It is alleged that he had set up an arms manufacturing factory in the house. In this raid, two 7 mm guns, two country-made pistols were recovered. It is also reported that firearms manufacturing equipment and cartridges were also found. It is learnt that the STF had registered a case under the Arms Act at Nadial Police Station. According to the state police official, it has been possible to identify the accused. The STF has started search operations at various places in search of him. The investigating officials are trying to get answers to other questions related to the matter, namely for how long had the accused been secretly making weapons in that house, from whom did he get the orders and from where he bought the equipment According to police sources, once the accused is nabbed, a lot of crucial information would be obtained through interrogation. It will also be possible to know then whether anyone else is involved in this gang or not, the state police officer said. It is learnt that during the last few days, there have been a series of instances of firearms recovery from various areas in and around Kolkata. The police have started an investigation to get to the bottom of all these incidents and find the main source of arms smuggling. While collecting information, the STF sleuths came to know that all these weapons spread across different parts of the city are being manufactured in a very secretive manner somewhere. Thereafter, the raids were conducted, and the illegal firearms manufacturing factory was busted.
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that fair and independent elections were not held in the state for the past 50 years, claiming electoral results changed after people were allowed to vote freely. Commenting on elections in West Bengal, Ghosh said, It is true that for the past 50 years in Bengal, fair and independent elections were not held; people were not allowed to vote. As soon as fair elections began here, the results turned around. The party that had been ruling here for 15 years did not even get 3 per cent of the votes, so it has become clear where the vote theft was happening. Ghosh criticised the Congress leader's approach, questioning the practical implementation of his ideas. He said, Rahul Gandhi will remain a student all his life. We will never get to see the practical application of his teachings. Responding to the Trinamool Congress's allegations that former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked outside her residence in Kolkata's...
West Bengal minister alleges no fair elections held in past 50 years
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West Bengal By-elections and what they mean for Opposition politics in the State
Despite these trends, the margin of victory of the BJP in the recently concluded bypolls at Nandigram and Rejinagar is something that must ring alarm bells for the Opposition parties.
Gold themed Pandal in West Bengal: Durga idol adorned with 100kg gold
Forest Worker Saves Elephants from Train Collision
A major railway accident was narrowly avoided in West Bengal after forest worker Akash Kerketta alerted authorities to a herd of elephants on the Bagdogra-Naxalbari railway line. His swift action helped move the elephants to safety before the approaching Sikkim Mahananda Express could collide with them. The post Forest Worker Saves Elephants from Train Collision appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Drunk civic police approaches Didi with knife, FIR registered
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Kone to double connected elevators in India to 1 lakh within a year
Jaipur (Rajasthan)/ New Delhi/ Mumbai (Maharashtra)/ Kolkata (West Bengal)/ Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 13: This Diwali, Bvlgari, the Magnificent Roman High Jeweler, unveiled a new expression of the festival with Passing the Light. Marking the Maison's first-ever global Diwali campaign, it was an intimate evening celebrating art, craftsmanship, and shared ritual. Conceived as an ode to India and to light in its most authentic form, the event invited guests to experience a beloved tradition through the lens of contemporary art, transforming the familiar glow of the diya into something deeply rooted yet strikingly unexpected. Conceived as a profound ode to India, the intimate evening brought together cultural luminaries to unveil a monumental, artisan-crafted tribute to the festival of lights.
Trans people unveil Ardhanarishvara Durga Puja in S Kol
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Durga Puja numbers grow to a record 3,319 in Kolkata
Supply squeeze pushes up fish prices, threatens to make puja platters costlier
Digital detox, heritage & peace shape housing complex pujas
SRFTI to boost exposure for students & faculty at Goa film fest
Campus-level decentralised BTech counselling gets state nod
State asks KMDA to draft Kumartuli heritage hub plan
4-wheelers behind most Kol accidents in 2025: KP survey
Mayer Bari beautification clears another hurdle, 100 more families to shift
Pre-puja hoarding blitz may put roadside trees at risk: Experts
CPM book stall row: Calcutta High Court seeks state response
WBBSE and WBCHSE get new presidents
SRFTI students continue protest, list vice-chancellors qualifications
700 new clamps to curb puja illegal parking
Cops bust multiplex piracy racket, arrest 1
Rs 15L jewellery thefts in Kalighat temple complex, Behala
Store employee held for stealing gold in Gariahat
Undertrial dies in Howrah: Kin allege poisoning
Impact-resistant sunglasses for Kol cops on field duty
EPIC demand in Tolly polls raises SIR queries
Voters removed from rolls merely on suspicion: Ex-EC
JU designates 5 areas on campus as dog feeding zones
Gujarat saw 14.5 pc voter names removed in SIR: CM Patel
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying around 14.5 per cent of names had been removed from the states voter list, a higher proportion than in any state governed by an opposition party, and rejected allegations that the exercise was being used to selectively delete voters. In a post on social media platform X, Patel said claims by the opposition that the revision was aimed at unilaterally removing voters names were completely divorced from reality. He argued that the figures showed the process was impartial and that the removals primarily involved deceased voters, people who had migrated and duplicate entries. The vast majority of the removed names belong to individuals who have passed away, migrated, or had duplicate entries, Patel said, adding that accurate electoral rolls were essential for free and fair elections. Citing figures for other states, the Chief Minister said around 2.05 crore names had been removed from the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, which is governed by the BJP. He also referred to West Bengal, claiming that approximately 63 per cent of the names removed there belonged to Hindus. If the objective were political, would the numbers look like this? Patel asked, rejecting allegations that the exercise targeted particular voters or communities. He said electoral rolls needed to be updated periodically to remove the names of deceased and duplicate voters and include newly eligible voters. Patel described SIR as a statutory process conducted by the Election Commission and said it was transparent. Understand the facts and do not be misled by baseless claims. A clean and accurate voter list is the true guarantee of free and fair elections, he said. The Chief Ministers remarks came on the day when BJP showed strong performance in state's local body elections, including in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, where the party won 38 of the 44 seats. The Congress secured five seats, while an Independent candidate won one. The Aam Aadmi Party, which had won one seat in 2021, failed to win any this time. Patel also linked the election results to public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership and the BJPs development agenda. Referring to comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the results, he said the mandate showed that voters had rejected what he described as the oppositions negative narrative and politics-based on falsehoods. The historic victory secured by the BJP in Gujarats local bodies, including Gandhinagar, and the results of by-elections across the country show that the people continue to stand firmly with PM Modi, Patel said in a separate post. He called on the Congress and the INDIA bloc to introspect over their repeated electoral defeats in Gujarat, arguing that development and good governance continued to enjoy public support. The SIR exercise has become a point of political contention, with opposition leaders raising concerns over the deletion of names from electoral rolls and the potential impact on eligible voters. The Election Commission conducts electoral roll revisions to maintain voter records, including by removing entries that are no longer valid and adding newly eligible electors.
A Protest Blocked, Thousands Detained: Delhis SIR Showdown Explained | Divya Decodes
Thousands were detained ahead of the CJP protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar on October 10. The next day, the Supreme Court intervened as questions emerged over preventive detentions, restrictions on movement and the treatment of protesters.In this episode of Divya Decodes, we trace CJPs journey from its education reform campaign and School Thik Karo initiative to its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation.We look at the SIR controversy in Bihar and West Bengal, the Oppositions protests, the October 10 crackdown, allegations from detention centres, and what CJP leaders said after their release on October 11.What prompted the crackdown? What happened to those detained? And what does the controversy mean for the right to peaceful assembly?Watch Divya Decodes for clear, contextual explainers on the biggest national and international stories.#CJP #Delhi #SIR #DivyaDecodes
Young protesters in Patna seek resignation of CEC, PM
Members students wings of Left parties call for re-elections in Bihar and West Bengal; amid heavy deployment of police personnel, many are detained and taken in buses to designated areas for dispersal
CEC protests: Shah targets Rahul Gandhi after BJPs Gujarat civic poll victory
Amit Shah targeted the Congress over its electoral record in Gujarat, Tripura and West Bengal, claiming that the party had gone decades without a victory in these states
NCC Plans to Expand Reach in Northeast India, West Bengal, and Sikkim
The NCC will hold a high-level meeting in Guwahati to enhance its activities in Northeast India and strengthen its organizational framework. NCC Plans to Expand Reach in Northeast India, West Bengal, and Sikkim
West Bengal Police Seizes Weapons and Ammunition from Maoist Camp in Purulia
West Bengal Police uncovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition in Purulia, linked to recent Maoist surrenders. West Bengal Police Seizes Weapons and Ammunition from Maoist Camp in Purulia
El Clasico: Barcelona Legends to face Real Madrid Legends at Salt Lake Stadium
West Bengal sports minister Indranil Khan announces a showdown between Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends at Salt Lake Stadium on November 25
BJP to Set Up 1,500 Book Stalls During Durga Puja in West Bengal
The BJP plans to establish 1,500 book stalls during Durga Puja, showcasing works on PM Modi and Hindu teachings. BJP to Set Up 1,500 Book Stalls During Durga Puja in West Bengal
228 students join river dolphin conservation programmes in Bengal
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Check Stray Vacancy Round Schedule Online at wbmcc.nic.in
WBMCC has released the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 3 and online stray vacancy round schedule. Check Round 3 reporting dates, stray vacancy registration on October 15-16, fee payment, verification, seat matrix, result date (October 23), documents and FAQs, with the official link at wbmcc.nic.in.
195 students, volunteers turn citizen scientists to document butterflies
Fishermen call for climate risk insurance
Trinamool questions Bengal CEOs campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible, new voters
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress faction led by former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday, questioned the announcement by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) intimating people about the beginning of a campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible voters and new or first-time voters in the electoral rolls. In a social media post issued by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday afternoon, the party alleged that Mondays announcement by the CEOs office was an indirect acceptance that the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was intended at helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secure seats they could never have dreamt of winning. After deleting eligible voters from the electoral rolls before the elections, @ECISVEEP suddenly wants to launch a proactive campaign to ensure that no eligible elector is left out. Where was this proactiveness before the elections? Why was the SIR process in Bengal conducted in such a rushed and unplanned manner? the Trinamool faction questioned in the social media statement. The faction also argued that the timing of the announcement to start the proactive campaign raised serious questions about the integrity, fairness, and impartiality of the entire process. The ECI must explain these discrepancies and ensure accountability, rather than expect citizens to accept the process without question, the social media statement read. In the name of Logical Discrepancy and botched-up SIR, the ECI took away peoples right to vote, hand in glove with Modi and Shah, to bring an illegitimate government to power. No government can claim legitimacy without public trust in the electoral process that brought it to power. Nothing illegal lasts forever. Neither will the @BJP4Bengal government, the statement added. On Monday, the CEOs office claimed that all 24 District Magistrates (DMs)-cum-District Electoral Officers (DEOs) have started a proactive campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible voters and new or first-time voters in the electoral rolls. The CEO said that the exercise was meant to ensure that no eligible elector is left out of the electoral rolls and special camps were being held throughout the state to ensure this. The CEOs office also advised that if any person has any complaint, he or she should contact the Booth-Level Officer (BLO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) or Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or the DEO-cum-DM concerned.
West Bengal SIR: Special drive in all 24 districts to include eligible voters
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Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 out; PMT, PET from October 28
KP Constable Result 2026: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has declared the Preliminary Written Test result for Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable Recruitment 2024. The PMT and PET are scheduled to begin on October 28, 2026, with admit cards available from October 15. Candidates can check their results through the official recruitment websites using their application serial number and date of birth. The final answer key was released on October 8.
Video From West Bengal Shared As Delhi Police Transporting Uniforms Amid CEC Protests
BOOM found that the video is from West Bengal and not related to the recent protests demanding the resingation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Man Stabs 30-Year-Old Wife To Death In Hyderabad, Flees
The victim, identified as Ajmera, lived with her husband, Mohammed Mustafa. The couple, who were originally from West Bengal, had reportedly been married for around 15 years
'Misusing democracy': Bengal Minister attacks Cong over INDIA bloc protest
Digital Desk | Newtown, Oct 13 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday slammed the Opposition, saying that its leaders claim democracy has ended in the country while repeatedly criticising the government, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. He further said that they are misusing democracy. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, They (the Opposition) claim that democracy has ended in the country, and every day they hurl abuses at the government, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. They even went to the Supreme Court seeking a resolution, which the public is witnessing. Misusing democracy in this manner is something only the Congress party does, and they will face the consequences for it. Ghosh also criticised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on restrictions on protests in Delhi and said that it is because of democracy that you are able to make such statements. It is because of democracy that you are able to make such statements and take to the streets to protest. The people you are associating with were the ones who imposed the Emergency. Remember what happened to your father and the leaders of that time. So, stop making such unnecessary remarks. The public is watching. The Uttar Pradesh elections are approaching, so prepare well. People may give you another chance, but otherwise, you could face the same fate that Mamata Banerjee faced in West Bengal, Ghosh said. His remarks came a day after Yadav criticised the Delhi Police's decision to remove Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest sites, describing it as the 'biggest defeat' for the BJP government. Yadav suggested that protesters should be allowed to demonstrate on Lok Kalyan Marg, where the Prime Minister's residence is located. He also said people should be thankful that they had not been directed to an 'underground' location to protest, alleging that the BJP and its associates held secret meetings at such places. Meanwhile, Ghosh expressed confidence that no genuine voter would be removed during the ongoing electoral process. He said the scrutiny of voter names should be expedited and the eligibility of those under review clarified. No genuine voter's name will be removed. The Supreme Court has also stated this, and the process is underway. I feel we need to act a little faster and clarify the names that are still under scrutiny. The names of those who are eligible voters should be included, while those who are not eligible should be removed. That will happen too. Those who are indulging in excessive politics over this can do whatever they want, he said. Commenting on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's planned protest, Ghosh described it as an old political practice and claimed that her party had lost public support. For 15 years, the people gave her an opportunity, and she did whatever she wanted, wrecking Bengal. Now see what we are doing. Bringing in outsiders to make them voters and getting them to vote, this kind of politics will no longer run in the country, he said. The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction has planned a protest march in Kolkata on Tuesday against the Centre and the Election Commission, a day after staging a demonstration in New Delhi. The march, organised by the party's student and youth wings, is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. from Rajabazar and proceed towards Park Circus. It remained unclear whether Banerjee would participate and whether the party had obtained police permission for the rally.
Only Congress knows how to misuse democracy: Dilip Ghosh targets INDIA bloc over SC protest
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday criticised the INDIA bloc's protest against the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the opposition of misusing democracy and attempting to undermine constitutional institutions. Reacting to the INDIA bloc's protest, Ghosh alleged that Congress leaders had no faith in the Supreme Court and were attempting to intimidate the judiciary by marching towards it. They have no faith in the Supreme Court; instead, they are putting constant pressure on it and using intimidation tactics. They are threatening, bullying, and trying to weaken the very institutions that safeguard the nation, Ghosh told the reporters. Commenting on the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court, Ghosh said the opposition claimed that democracy had ended in the country but continued to criticise the government, the Prime Minister, the Home Minister and the judiciary. They (the opposition) claim that democracy has ended in the country, and every d...
West Bengal bypolls proved that BJP does not draw support from just one community: CM Suvendu
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had earlier said that 80% of the Muslims in Nandigram and 60% of the minority population in Rejinagar had voted for the BJP in the bypolls held on October 6
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West Bengal defeat UP by 8 wickets to clinch Seva Sankalp trophy
West Bengal SIR appeals pile up: 37 lakh cases await verdict
Seventeen Appellate Tribunals in West Bengal have resolved 126,194 cases while 37,05,235 appeals remain pending. These appeals primarily stem from disputes over the electoral rolls revision. Murshidabad and Malda, two minority-dominated districts, have the highest pending appeals relative to their disposals. While Hooghly district leads in case resolutions, many judges' resignations have led to vacancies in the Tribunals.
Delhis CR Park hosts exhibition on Kolkatas Durga Puja heritage
Major Administrative Reshuffle in West Bengal Ahead of Durga Puja
West Bengals government has reshuffled four IAS officers ahead of Durga Puja, marking significant administrative changes. Major Administrative Reshuffle in West Bengal Ahead of Durga Puja
Mob ransacks North 24-Parganas sabhadhipatis office
Pillion Rider Injured By Chinese Manjaa In Kolkata
Asiatic Society traces Durga Pujas journey through centuries
Carriage Owners, Animal Lovers On Either Side Of Horse Divide
Special lounges, ramps for disabled & elderly visitors
Calcutta University to introduce grading system in undergraduate courses, scores for attendance
Years 13th organ donation in city saves three lives
After stones and bottles at house, Bikash gets police summons
CBCI Condemns Attack on Bible Conference in West Bengal, Calls for Strict Action
The CBCI strongly condemns the attack on a Bible conference in West Bengal and demands immediate action against the perpetrators. CBCI Condemns Attack on Bible Conference in West Bengal, Calls for Strict Action
NFR unloads 1,094 freight rakes in September, Assam accounts for 585
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 12 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) unloaded 1,094 freight rakes across its zone in September 2026, ensuring the supply of essential commodities and industrial goods to the Northeastern states and strengthening regional supply chains, officials said on Monday. According to NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, food grains, food-grade items, fertilisers, sugar, coal, salt, tank wagons and other commodities were handled at various goods sheds across the zone during the month, facilitating their timely distribution and supporting economic activities. Assam accounted for the highest number of unloaded freight rakes at 585, highlighting the crucial role of the Railways in meeting the requirements of public distribution systems, industries and consumers, he said. Sharma said that during September, 102 freight rakes were unloaded in Tripura, 28 in Manipur, 15 in Nagaland, six in Arunachal Pradesh and five in Mizoram. Outside the mountainous Northeastern states, West Bengal recorded the unloading of 208 freight rakes, while Bihar accounted for 145, further strengthening trade connectivity and regional supply chains, he stated. The CPRO said that for NFR, the uninterrupted movement of essential and other commodities was vital for meeting daily requirements and supporting industrial and commercial activities across the region. He added that regular monitoring at various levels had helped reduce turnaround time and improve unloading efficiency, contributing to the smooth handling and distribution of goods. The freight operations underline the Railways' role in supplying essential commodities to the Northeast, where rail connectivity remains important for transporting goods from other parts of the country, the NFR official said. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, operates across the Northeastern states as well as in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.
Calcutta High Court grants bail to French refugee
Office-goers+schoolkids+puja shoppers+ revellers = Post-afternoon traffic gridlock
Tukde tukde gang on CM lips at Allen Park
Ensure no more mob attack on Kunal Ghosh: Calcutta High Court to Kolkata Police commissioner
Calcutta High Court proposes metal detectors, ban on paan, gutka, cigarettes on court premises
Monsoon bids city adieu, dry weather ahead
From Green Puja to Green Para: Citys oldest eco-puja award sets bigger goal
Smaller gated communities to share festive joy with poor
'Stay tuned for...': US envoy Sergio Gor on India-US ties after Modi-Trump talks
US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasized the strengthening collaboration between India and America in defense and healthcare sectors. During an event in Kolkata, he mentioned recent military exercises involving Indian and American forces. Gor also highlighted significant investments in information technology and shared trust in India's pharmaceutical industry. The US is actively engaging with West Bengal to foster ties in various sectors.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) foiled a human trafficking attempt across the India-Nepal Border. Two minor girls were rescued, and two accused were taken into custody. One of those arrested is suspected to be the key conspirator. Around 5 pm on October 11, personnel of the Border Intelligence Team (BIT), 41 Bn, SSB, who were deployed on the New Bridge, Panitanki, in West Bengal, intercepted a silver-coloured Toyota Hyryder proceeding from India towards Nepal. There were three persons travelling in the vehicle. One of them was Mahesh Bhuralal Tanna (61), a resident of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The second was Navin Kumar (34), from Muzaffarpur in Bihar. He was driving the vehicle. The third occupant was a 17-year-old girl, a resident of Mizoram. During an on-the-spot preliminary inquiry, the minor girl revealed that she was travelling to Nepal with Tanna, an acquaintance of her father, supposedly for shopping and visiting a casino. She further stated that she had been staying with him at a rented flat near Salugara, Siliguri, lured by promises of employment at his spa centres in Mumbai and Goa, a senior SSB official said. The officials at the site sensed something amiss and alerted the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Sector Headquarters, SSB, at Ranidanga and NGO partner Kosi Lok Manch, Siliguri. Teams immediately rushed to the SSB post at Panitanki for joint counselling and questioning. During sustained interrogation, Tanna confessed that an agent based in Mizoram had sent the minor girl to him about ten days earlier. He claimed that as she was underage, he engaged her as domestic help for Rs 4,000 until she attained majority. However, inspection of the suspect's mobile phone (iPhone) revealed compromising photographs and videos of the minor girl and another unidentified female stored in the 'Recently Deleted' folder, indicating gross sexual exploitation under the guise of employment, the official said. On being shown this evidence, Tanna was forced to admit that a second minor girl had been kept at his rented accommodation near Salugara, Siliguri. The SSB team immediately got into action and sent the information to the local police and NGO team in Salugara. Help was sought from the police as the area in Salugara was beyond the jurisdiction of the SSB. A police team, accompanied by members of the Kosi Lok Manch, raided the rented flat in Salugara in Siliguri and successfully rescued the second minor girl, the official said. Both rescued minors were taken to Kharibari Rural Hospital, where mandatory medical examinations were conducted in coordination with 41 Bn SSB personnel and the NGO team members. Subsequently, the girls, along with Tanna and Kumar, as well as the seized vehicle, were handed over to the Kharibari Police Station. An FIR was registered with the active assistance and coordination of 41 Bn SSB personnel for further investigation and prosecution under relevant statutory provisions. The NGO is coordinating with child welfare bodies for safe institutional care, counselling, and family repatriation of the two minors. Senior officials have appreciated the role played by the SSB personnel at Panitanki. It was their alertness and prompt action in coordinating with other agencies that resulted in the rescue of both girls and the arrest of the person behind the racket. Human trafficking is a major issue along the India-Nepal Border. Recently, six girls from Tripura, including three minors, were rescued while being taken to Nepal to work at a dance bar. The SSB has sensitised its troops and has strengthened intelligence gathering to prevent such crimes. It also works with NGOs working in this field to help the innocent victims.
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