Death for 5-yr-olds rapist, West Bengal's 5th since RG Kar case
In Bengal's Hooghly, a Pocso court sentenced a man to death for raping and murdering a five-year-old girl, marking the fifth such verdict in the state since August. These convictions, based on strong evidence, aim to ensure justice and safety for minors. Legal experts emphasize that emotions should not influence justice despite quicker trials.
Two held for looting 30L from bizman
Art-science exhibit focuses on innovation at city school
High-end sports bike lands 3 in cop net
19-yr-old held for stealing bicycles in New Town
ER wraps up Kavach trials on Hwh-Burdwan section
Award for Padatik at Dhaka fest despite no Bdesh release
Bangla barge with fly ash sinks in Hooghly, raises green concerns
Third eye: Losing office and Boses Aamar Gram initiative
NCPSP lost its national party status leading to its eviction from the Patna office. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose launched an outreach program, 'Aamar Gram', aimed at building rapport with tribal communities. He visited Ausgram, enjoyed traditional dances, and interacted with locals to understand their challenges, distributing essential items with the Red Cross Society's aid.
Hasnabad budding cricketer drugged & robbed in Kol, dies
Jr docs protest, seek relief for suspended 7
Kumbh rush sends airfares soaring ahead of once-in-144-years event
Kolkata kicks off week with fun Sunday as Happy Streets returns
R.G. Kar rape and murder: quantum of sentence for convict on January 20
The mother of the former civic police volunteer who has been convicted of the gruesome crime said she has no problem if the court hangs him for the crime
Man who gave Sajjak Alam bike to escape held
Bangla patients trickle back to Kolkata hospitals
Hope scope for more probe emerges today
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) has not only intensified 24x7 forward patrolling but is also using the latest technology, like hand-held thermal imaging systems along with trained dogs, to prevent infiltration from the neighbouring country, officials said on Sunday. They said that the latest tech support to nab intruders is now with BSFs 102 Battalion, which guards borders in West Bengals Basirhat, where a little less than half of the 33-kilometre border is fenced. The border guarding force now has hand-held thermal imaging cameras to ensure no infiltration takes place even in the night time, when the visibility is very less, the officials said, adding that the camera systems allow ground troops to detect differences in temperature between inanimate objects and enemy forces. These devices collect infrared radiation in the cameras field of vision and use it to create an image, as they said the cameras are especially useful during heavy fog as well as for night patrolling. Apart from the cameras, night-vision devices are also being used by the force to keep vigil at the borders with Bangladesh, the officials said. As one walks beside the partially fenced border, one can see a special net that has been attached to it. The net - placed across the fenced area - ensures that no one can throw anything from the other side of the border, a senior officer said. Not only jawans but patrolling dogs too play their part in keeping vigil, as Max, a 21-month-old German Malinois, who has a master handler, alerts jawans about suspicious activity from across the border, the officials said, adding that the canine had thwarted several cross-border smuggling and infiltration bids. Another step taken by the BSF is to start biometric authentication in the land patches outside the fenced area. Villagers who wish to go to their land for farming now need to provide their biometric details, which are matched with records before allowing them to pass through, which have been in practice along the fenced borders with Pakistan for long, the officer said.
Blood-sucking flies found in Andaman & Nicobar: 13 of 23 species new to India
The hardship of harvesting sweetness
Date palm jaggery collectors in West Bengal migrate in winter to collect the sweet sap from trees. The story of nolen gur, a much-sought-after syrupy delicacy, cannot be told without the sometimes-bitter tales of the lives of these sap collectors, finds Shrabana Chatterjee
New Town set to get new govt healthcare facility
Kols oldest Art Deco cinema hall coming back to life
Cameras click fresh tiger pics in Purulia; big cat moves closer to Jharkhand
An innovator revolutionising handloom
ASSAM: Dipak Bhuyan is no engineer, nor is he technician. Fixing appliances has been his passion. You would find him at his Sivasagar residence sitting in a nest of iron bars of various shapes and sizes that had piled up as he worked on his dream project 15 years ago. His efforts did not go in vain. After five years of relentless efforts, he created the Maina Semi-automatic Handloom. Since then, it has revolutionised Assams weaving landscape. Bhuyan, a BSc (Mathematics) who retired as a superintendent engineer from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in 2015, had set up an enterprise with ten handlooms. However, the response was not satisfactory. He visualised a loom which can be operated by anyone. Efforts began soon and he innovated his semi-automatic loom, made entirely of iron, in 2015. He got a patent too. His company, Dipak Bhuyan Creation Private Limited, rolled it out in the market in 2016. It was an instant hit, prompting Bhuyan to augment the production. All along, he kept upgrading the loom. He makes the primary machinery, and gets the accessories made outside Assam. We have so far sold more than 1,200 looms of different variants in the Northeast, mostly Assam. Some were purchased in West Bengal too, says Bhuyans son Sanglap. So why is this loom unique? Sanglap says, To my knowledge, ours is the only semi-automatic loom that operates faster than any other such unit. There are some in Assam. They can also work fast but for 1-2 minutes. Our loom can work fast and continuously for upto 10 minutes. It is unique because you dont have to be an expert weaver to operate it. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal had also tried his hand at it. He could weave around two inches in minutes. According to Sanglap, the Maina Semi-automatic Handloom is five times faster than common handlooms. Also, one does not need a lot of space to operate it. Handloom business is taking a beating because it is difficult for weavers to earn a decent wage. There is a ban in Assam on use of power looms to make traditional items. As our loom works faster, production is more, so people using it can pay a decent wage to their weavers. We feel our technology is unmatched, he says. The price of a Maina Semi-automatic handloom ranges from `90,000 to `1.4 lakh. According to Sanglap, many people have not been able to buy it as availing loan is a lengthy process. We get calls from people in Odisha, Ahmedabad. They want to buy just one machine. Perhaps, they want to come up with a replica. My father is not interested, he says. Sometime ago, IIM-Calcutta approached Bhuyans company for collaboration and purchased 3% of its shares, calling it mentoring share. IIM-Calcutta came to know us at an event organised by the North Eastern Council in Guwahati. There were representatives from 500 start-ups and we gave a presentation. IIM-Calcutta selected five of them, including us, Sanglap says. My father has a knack of playing with tools. He would remove everything from their places and then, fix it. He is versatile. He was the empanelled director of Doordarshan Guwahati, Sanglap adds.
Murder accused who fled after shooting at police gunned down
A murder suspect, Sajjak Alam, who had escaped after shooting two policemen, was killed in an encounter while attempting to flee to Bangladesh in West Bengal. Intercepted by an eight-member police team, Sajjak fired at officers, prompting retaliatory shots. He succumbed to his injuries during surgery. Four officers involved in the incident have been suspended pending further investigation.
Movement started talks on gender justice, rights
Systemic rigging by RG Kar ex-principal: CBI
Police and legal team feel vindicated after verdict
S Kol normal water supply from today
Runaway UP teen rescued in Bengal
Baranagar woman fights off 2 on bike, foils loot bid
Bike-borne goons attack bizman on APC Rd, loot 30L
3 Rohingyas detained, Afghan youth held
1975 engg batch donates 10L to JU
For RG Kar victims colleagues, one eye on court on normal hospital duty day
Accept judgment but not sure if he was the only one involved: Kin of accused
MMCH on boil after suspension letter for 7 jr docs
RG Kar verdict: Political slugfest erupts in Bengal after Sanjay Roy's conviction
Just hours after a special court in Kolkata convicted civic volunteer Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday, a political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal.
RG Kar verdict: BJP seeks larger conspiracy probe, TMC demands death penalty
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was convicted by a Kolkata court for the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College, stirring strong political reactions across West Bengal. While BJP called for further investigation into conspiracy allegations, the ruling TMC demanded the death penalty for Roy to serve as a deterrent.
7 Bangla nationals arrested in Jalpaiguri
Med frat welcomes exam transparency but staff crunch a hurdle for long-term change
DMs asked to check building mat prices
Tension as farmers from India, Bdesh clash at Malda border
RG Kar verdict: Political slugfest erupts in Bengal after Sanjay Roys conviction
Kolkata: Just hours after a special court in Kolkata convicted civic volunteer Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday, a political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal. Soon after the verdict, Trinamool Congress state general secretary Kunal Ghosh said that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Suspect nabbed from train in Chhattisgarh
An inspector of the Durg RPF in Chhattisgarh received a tip-off about a suspect at 12.24 pm from the assistant police inspector of Juhu Police Station in Mumbai. As per information, the suspect was travelling on 12101 Jnaneswari Express which operates between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai and Shalimar Station in West Bengal
Cameras click wandering Jharkhand tiger, first photo record from Purulia
Sanjay Roy was convicted for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College. During the trial, Roy claimed innocence. Sentencing will be announced on Monday. The case triggered widespread protests demanding swift justice, with the victims family criticizing CBIs role.
RG Kar rape-murder: Kolkata court convicts accused Sanjay Roy
A Kolkata court found Sanjay Roy guilty of rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal under sections 64, 66 and 103 (1) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on Saturday, January 18. However, the accused Sanjay Roy claimed in court that he was framed. The judge after pronouncing the order Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rapido to expand services to 500 cities
Rapido, supported by WestBridge, plans to expand its services to 500 cities, starting with Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Rajasthan in February. The company, which already serves over 120 cities and completed a $200 million funding round last year, aims to enhance connectivity and empower individuals through its platform.
RG Kar case verdict: Prime accused Sanjay Roy found guilty of raping, murdering doctor
Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case, received a death sentence/life imprisonment from a sessions court. The verdict, based on DNA and biological evidence, followed a 66-day trial, confirming his involvement in the brutal crime on August 9.
Accused who fired upon police while in custody killed in encounter in West Bengal
The encounter comes two days after Director General of West Bengal Police, Rajeev Kumar had said that the police will retaliate if criminals open fire on the police.
Tripura prohibits IV fluids of West Bengal Pharmaceutical over safety concerns
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17:The Health and Family Welfare Department of Tripura has imposed an immediate ban on the use of IV fluids manufactured in 2023 by West Bengal Pharmaceutical, citing safety concerns. The decision comes in the wake of reports about the deaths of four lactating mothers in Ballari, Karnataka, allegedly caused by the []
162 days after RG Kar murder, 1st judgment likely today
The Central Bureau of Investigation, confident in its case, is expecting a conviction for Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder. They presented extensive evidence, including DNA matches, physical injuries, and crucial forensic findings, during the in-camera trial. Roy maintains his innocence as the judgment is awaited.
Coal Indias production set to dip this fiscal
At 10L, visitor count to Malaysia crossed pre-Cov mark in 24
S Kol to go without water from 9 am today till 6 am tomorrow
Everything is finished for me: Sanjay mom
MMCH jr docs call off total cease-work
Colleagues, friends call for protest near Sealdah court today
Kol amputee wins Indias highest adventure award
RG Kar victims parents wait for first step to justice
Happy Streets to be back from this Sunday
Attack on councillor: 6 named in charge sheet
Film studies questions in JU comp lit paper
JNU grad, aides arrested for posing as MHA officials
Mom Sharmila misses Kol event after attack on son
Friday blaze rekindles pre-Covid building fire trauma for octogenarian resident
Short-circuit fire spreads panic at Hungerford Street high-rise
West Bengal DGP visits Malda following attacks on Trinamool leaders
A Trinamool worker was shot dead on January 14, and a party leader was shot dead on January 2 in Malda district earlier this month
Drone helps trace & reunite kids with kin
Islampur man finds lost S Kolkata woman at Kumbh, brings her home
Baghajatin collapse: 3-day cop remand for promoter
Will reduce groundwater use to a 3rd of current supply by 2026: KMC
Culpable homicide charge against 12 MMCH docs
Guv As Chancellor Has Major Role In Appointing VCs Of State Universities: UGC Chief
Kolkata, Jan 17 : Emphasising the role of governors in appointing vice-chancellors of state varsities, University Grants Commission Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has said states should adhere to UGCs recent draft notification that gives the governor a bigger role in appointing VCs. Kumars remarks gain significance in the wake of the TMC governments row with West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose over the appointment of VCs of 34 state universities. The governor is the ex-officio chancellor of state universities. [] The post Guv As Chancellor Has Major Role In Appointing VCs Of State Universities: UGC Chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Private hospital in Kolkata launches rooftop helipad for emergency services
Kolkata's Desun Hospital successfully conducted a trial run of its newly launched rooftop helipad with an Agusta 109 SP helicopter, enhancing emergency healthcare services. Approved by the DGCA, the helipad aims to provide critical care air ambulance services for patients across West Bengal, North-East, and Eastern India, ensuring faster medical intervention.
What is Ringers Lactate and why is one brand of it believed to be behind maternal deaths in India?
One woman died, and four others are critically ill in West Bengal after the administration of reportedly expired Ringers Lactate; this comes just weeks after four women in Karnataka died
Five dead as car falls into gorge in Sikkim's Gyalshing
'Several others still free': RG Kar rape-murder victim parents ahead of court verdict tomorrow
Ahead of the verdict in the high-profile RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, the victim's parents believe that the investigation is incomplete since other perpetrators remain free. They express frustration with the investigation process and seek justice for their daughter, who was murdered last year.
Ritham Bhattacharjee criticized IndiGo Airlines for a 5-hour flight delay and unprofessional behavior from the crew, mentioning the inadequate compensation of chips and a cookie. He urged the airline to improve customer service. IndiGo responded with an apology and explained the delay was due to adverse weather conditions.
KOLKATA: A day after the West Bengal government suspended 12 doctors including six postgraduate trainees of the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) holding them responsible for the death of a woman after childbirth, all junior medics of the facility began an indefinite complete cease work on Friday morning. The medics alleged that the decision of the state administration to suspend six junior doctors from the obstetrical-gynaecological (OBGN) and anaesthesia department was an attempt to divert attention from the corruption in the health department. The cease work was to protest the move and in solidarity with the suspended colleagues, they said. Incidentally, junior medics of the OBGN department at the MMCH began a complete cease work late Thursday night protesting the suspension. We the junior doctors have started indefinite complete cease work here at the MMCH protesting the suspension of our six colleagues at the OBGN and Anaesthesia departments following the death of a woman and critical condition of three others, one of the junior medics said. This is to divert attention from adverse drug reactions besides multiple deficits and corruptions in the health system, he alleged. All junior doctors of the MMCH stand in solidarity with our fellow colleagues in this state of moral crisis, and announce complete cease work from today morning (8 AM), he added. The medic, an active member of the Junior Doctors Forum, expressed hope that the authorities would revoke the suspension order. The West Bengal government on Thursday suspended 12 doctors of the MMCH holding them negligent in connection with the death of a woman and 4 others falling ill after childbirth following alleged administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. The 12 doctors include the Medical Superintendent and Vice Principal (MSVP) of the hospital, the RMO, the head of the department, one senior resident, and six postgraduate trainee doctors. Announcing the suspension of the doctors, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that both reports filed by the state CID and the 13-member expert committee set up by the health department found these doctors egligent in carrying out their duties leading to the death of the woman and four others falling ill. She also added that CID would lodge an FIR against the doctors and continue the investigation according to the law. Banerjee said that the state government has stopped use of the intravenous fluid and several other medicines manufactured by a particular firm at all state-run hospitals.
Ahead Of RG Kar Verdict, Bengal Doctors Caught In A Tussle With Mamata Govt Over Midnapore Death
Just one day before the RG Kar judgement, the West Bengal Government suspended 12 doctors for alleged negligence in the Medinipur pregnant woman death case.
West Bengal to introduce worlds first carbon credit cards
The Bengal government plans to launch the world's first 'carbon credit card' aimed at reducing individuals' carbon footprints, initially targeting school students in eco clubs. The initiative will incentivize sustainable practices and allow credits to be redeemed through private partners. The plan focuses on India's climate-financing needs and strategies.
Mamata Banerjee condemns remarks of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over India's Independence
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement equating the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya with India's true independence. She declared such comments anti-nationalistic and dangerous, advocating for the history of the country's independence, achieved on August 15, 1947, through many sacrifices, to remain untarnished.
Land acquisition hurdles to delay coastal highway in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Even as bidding is underway for the first phase construction works of coastal highway in Odisha, the ambitious project faces fresh challenges as land acquisition hurdles threaten to delay its progress. As per the revised alignment, the four-lane access controlled greenfield coastal highway will pass through Khurda, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore in Odisha and East Medinipur in West Bengal. With a length of about 163.2 km, the highway stretches from Rameswar on NH-16 in Khurda to Ratanpur in Kendrapara in the phase-1 and it passes through 134 villages in the four districts of Khurda, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara. According to the preliminary survey, 768.82 hectare of land will be acquired for the highway with a 45-metre right of way (RoW) to be built on design, build, operate and transfer (hybrid annuity) model. The required land include 113.6 ha of government land, 15.28 ha of forest land and 639.97 ha of private land. Sources said particulars of more than 250 ha land in 53 villages of Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts have not been provided to NHAI yet and the delay has stalled further progress. Gop tehsil has not provided land particulars of 21 out of 24 villages while Erasama tehsil has failed to submit the land particulars of all 15 villages to be affected by the project. Similarly, land details of nine villages in Mahakalapada tehsil, four in Kujang and two each in Kakatpur, Brahmagiri and Pattamundai are awaited, sources said. What has left the NHAI authorities surprised is that the district revenue officials feign ignorance about the land records. How can the revenue officials feign ignorance about land particulars simply stating that those are not available? They will have to find it out. The delay is impacting the progress. Without land records, we cannot proceed with the groundwork, said a senior official. The project will have around 25 major bridges, 87 minor bridges, 334 culverts, 43 large vehicle underpasses, 44 small VUPs, four rail over bridges, two interchange structures and four flyovers. It will impact around 20,074 people in 4,364 families. Preliminary survey indicates that a total of 228 structures will be impacted due to construction of the proposed alignment. As estimated, Rs 700 crore has been proposed for land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected families. The NHAI has issued tenders for phase-1 construction in four packages worth Rs 7,040 crore. The alignment and DPR are underway for the second phase of the highway that will link Ratanpur with Digha.
HC: Why didnt govt immediately pull saline stock?
Bengal suspends 12 doctors over new mom's death, orders CID investigation
The Bengal government has suspended 12 doctors from Midnapore Medical College and Hospital following the death of a woman post-C-section. A CID probe has been ordered to establish criminal negligence. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized accountability and mandated eight-hour hospital shifts for senior doctors. The preliminary report highlighted negligence, improper procedures, and the unsanitary use of RL batches.
Spencers launches quick commerce service Jiffy in Kolkata
BSF lady constable foils smuggling bid
