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West Bengal Chief Minister Announces Strengthening Measures for State Police
Kolkata, August 27: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced several measures on Thursday aimed at reorganizing and strengthening the state police force. Speaking at an event held at the Kolkata Police Headquarters in Lalbazar, CM Adhikari emphasized the importance of both the force and rapid response vehicles in any disaster situation. He revealed that each police ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Announces Strengthening Measures for State Police
Former Trinamool MP Mamtaz Sanghamita passes away at 80
13 arrested for murder of Congress leader and his son in West Bengal
Govt raises civic volunteer pay by Rs 2,000
CM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has urged skilled and educated professionals working across India and abroad to return to the state, promising new opportunities under the double-engine government. Speaking at LTMs Ananda Niketan IT campus in New Town, he highlighted jobs in AI, cybersecurity, chip design, automation and digital manufacturing. The government will also provide 10 additional acres for a data centre. The campus can accommodate around 5,800 professionals. Adhikari also stressed stronger industry-academia partnerships, credit access for small businesses and continued support for Bengals investment and technology ecosystem.
Teen unlocks, enters rear driving cabin on Green Line rake
4 emergency response vehicles for states 552 police stations by Mahalaya: CM
Govt lends muscle to Rakhi spirit, declares it state-wide festival
Snake expert holds safety session at Bypass school
Rakhi sales up by 75% in city after state fest announcement
BJP seniors show up for Milad-Un-Nabi across Bengal
Scuffles, stairway showdown at Abhishek office as cops, KMC move to remove illegal billboard
Four Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Burdwan, West Bengal
Kolkata, August 27: Authorities from the cyber police station in Burdwan, West Bengal, have arrested four individuals accused of defrauding people of millions through cyber scams. A senior police officer confirmed the arrests on Thursday, which took place on Wednesday following a tip-off. During the interrogation of the arrested suspects, police officials gathered crucial information. ... Read more Four Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Burdwan, West Bengal
Special Vehicle Sent to West Bengal To Bring Back Seven Fishermen
Fishermen stranded at sea for 23 days rescued safely; officials plan safety review
Rakhis with PM Modi, CM Adhikari pictures highly demanded in Bengal
East Medinipur, Aug 27 (IANS) A day ahead of Raksha Bandhan, shopkeepers in Kathi, located in West Bengals East Midnapore, said on Thursday that the rakhis carrying the pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) symbol, have seen []
Nepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | Watch
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided an update on Indian nationals stranded and uncontactable amid devastating floods in Nepal. According to the MEA, 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable, including 73 people working at the Trishuli-1 Power Project. Several groups of Indian travellers from Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and other states are also stranded in different parts of Nepal. Jaiswal said 21 Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu have been rescued, while around 200 people stranded on the Chinese side have sought assistance for evacuation. India has also stepped up humanitarian support, sending two aircraft carrying eight tonnes of medicines and one tonne of food items to Kathmandu. Overall, India has sent 47.5 tonnes of emergency supplies to support Nepals rescue and relief operations.
Can 'One District, One Destination' catalyse tourism in West Bengal?
Can One District One Destination catalyse tourism in West Bengal
Nepal Disaster Strands Indian Pilgrims: Families in Distress as Search Efforts Continue
New Delhi, August 27: A devastating disaster in Nepal has left several Indian pilgrims stranded during their journey to Kailash Mansarovar. Among those missing are 68-year-old Anita Das from West Bengal and 63-year-old Ranjit Halder, both of whom were traveling near the Tibet-Nepal border. The family of Devika Adhikari from Bhopal has reported that 29 ... Read more Nepal Disaster Strands Indian Pilgrims: Families in Distress as Search Efforts Continue
TMC alleges attacks on party workers; asks why President's rule should not be imposed in West Bengal
TMC spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien alleged that a brutal attack was perpetrated on Gyananand Samanta by unidentified miscreants in the presence of police earlier this week
Flash Floods in Nepal: 36 People from West Bengal Confirmed Missing
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal government has officially confirmed that 36 individuals are missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal. The state is coordinating with the Indian Embassy and Nepalese authorities to locate the missing persons. According to government reports, the missing tourists hail from various regions in West Bengal, including Kolkata, Sonarpur in ... Read more Flash Floods in Nepal: 36 People from West Bengal Confirmed Missing
Only 2 pc of Bengal SIR exclusion appeals decided so far
New Delhi:Barely 2 per cent of the nearly 38 lakh appeals filed by voters excluded from West Bengals electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) had been decided as of August 7, with the vast majority still pending before appellate tribunals, according to data placed before the Supreme Court this week. Of the 82,782 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 .
New Delhi , August 27 : As Nepal continues to grapple with a devastating flash flood from the Bhotekoshi River near the Nepal-China border in Rasuwagadhi, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said 21 Indian nationals have been rescued from Nepal, while around 200 Indians stranded on the Chinese side have sought assistance for evacuation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while briefing the media here, said the 21 rescued Indian nationals are from Tamil Nadu and had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. As of 1300 hours today, we have been able to rescue 21 Indian nationals. This group of 21 people are from Tamil Nadu, Jaiswal said. He added that the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is in touch with the rescued group and has assured them of all possible assistance. Our ambassador has spoken to people in the group and has assured all possible help. They are coming to Kathmandu, hopefully, and then arrangements will be made for their travel back home as soon as possible, he said. The MEA has also received information about Indian nationals who undertook the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and are currently stranded on the Chinese side of the border. Our embassy in Beijing is making all efforts for their safe evacuation. There are approximately 200 Indian nationals there who have sought our assistance for evacuation, Jaiswal said. Of these, 95 Indians are in Darchan and are currently proceeding towards Baisha to cross over into Nepal. Four are in Geelong city, while 13 are in Zutulpuk and are travelling towards the town of Saga, according to the MEA spokesperson. The Ministry said it has established a 24x7 special control room in view of the prevailing flood situation in Nepal to coordinate assistance and facilitate communication with affected Indian nationals. The control room can be contacted at +91 11 2308 8718 and +91 11 2308 8719. WhatsApp calls and messages can be made to +91 9968291988, while the email address is situationroom@mea.gov.in. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has also issued emergency contact numbers: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500 and +977 981 032 6117. The MEA further said that 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable in Nepal, with communication networks in the affected areas severely disrupted. Jaiswal said the group includes 73 Indians working at the Trishuli 1 power project, with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in touch with the project's head to obtain further information. Other groups include 37 and 49 Tamil Nadu nationals who travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Samrat and Fly Everest Travels; 32 West Bengal nationals who travelled through Samrat Travels and were in Timure in Rasuwa district; 61 Indians from different states who travelled through Richa Tours; and 33 nationals from Kerala. Communication lines in that area are totally disrupted and therefore it has been difficult to get in touch with people on the ground, Jaiswal said. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), in its search, rescue and relief update issued up to 2 PM (local time) on Thursday, reported 258 bodies recovered following the Bhotekoshi flood. According to the update, the casualties include 27 in Dhading, 12 in Nuwakot, two in Rasuwa, 20 in Gorkha, 62 in Nawalparasi East, 12 in Tanahun, 108 in Chitwan and 15 in Nawalparasi West in Nepal. NDRRMA reported 910 people missing or out of contact, including 28 Nepal Police personnel, 44 Nepal Army personnel, 13 Armed Police Force personnel, 15 Customs Office personnel and four Immigration Office personnel. The update also listed 161 people missing in Rasuwa, based on information from the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), and one person missing in Nuwakot. A total of 517 foreign citizens were reported missing or out of contact, while 127 Nepali citizens living abroad who were visiting Nepal were also listed. Authorities further reported that 73 injured people, including 43 in Rasuwa and three in Dhading, with the casualty breakdown continuing beyond the portion of the update available. The flash flood struck the Bhotekoshi area near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, prompting large-scale search, rescue and relief operations as authorities work to locate those missing and assist stranded nationals. The Indian government said its missions in Kathmandu and Beijing are coordinating with local authorities and continuing efforts to trace, rescue and evacuate Indian citizens affected by the disaster. (ANI)
India Plans Major Expansion Of Railway Capacity
India is looking to significantly expand railway capacity across its busiest routes, with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighting the need to strengthen seven high-density corridors spanning around 11,000 km.In a latest social media post, Vaishnaw states that these routes account for nearly 41% of total rail traffic despite making up only 16% of the railway network. The seven corridors include Delhi-Howrah, Howrah-Chennai, Chennai-Mumbai, Mumbai-Delhi, Delhi-Chennai, Mumbai-Howrah and Delhi-Guwahati.The Centre has also approved four multitracking projects worth 9,450 crore, which will add around 410 km of new rail lines across states including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.Vaishnaw stressed that expanding rail capacity is crucial for reducing logistics costs and making transportation greener.
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Thursday that the primary goal of the newly established dual-engine government is to ensure public welfare through economic transformation in the state. He emphasized his readiness to attract significant investments and facilitate ease of doing business in West Bengal to achieve this objective. While ... Read more West Bengals Dual-Engine Government Aims for Economic Transformation, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
LTM makes fresh tech push from Kolkata with Global Delivery & AI Competency Centre
LTM, the business creativity partner to global enterprises, has inaugurated a new Global Delivery & AI Competency Centre in Kolkata, expanding the L&T Groups technology and AI capabilities in West Bengal. The centre will support global delivery operations, develop AI solutions, create technology opportunities and tap Kolkatas talent pool, academic ecosystem and digital infrastructure as part of LTMs wider India expansion strategy.
Why did the UN committee urge India to address hate speech and hate crimes?
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination called on India to suspend NRC, and revise Special Intensive Revision; it also noted that more than nine million people have been disenfranchised in West Bengal because of the SIR
Return to Bengal, CM Suvendu urges skilled professionals from state working outside
West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has called on skilled professionals to come back to their roots, highlighting promising career opportunities available through the government's recent initiatives. With aims to generate jobs for the educated youth and boost investments, the inauguration of LTM's new IT campus marks a significant step. The administration is committed to fostering growth in emerging tech sectors and supporting local businesses.
Kolkatas Ward Count May Exceed Draft Proposal Amid Upcoming Elections
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department has released a draft delimitation list this week, indicating that the number of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) may increase by two beyond the proposed count. According to the draft, the number of wards in KMC is set to rise from ... Read more Kolkatas Ward Count May Exceed Draft Proposal Amid Upcoming Elections
Number of Kolkata wards likely to exceed draft delimitation plan
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) The number of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) may be increased by two more, higher than the number in the draft delimitation list, which was released by the West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department earlier this week. As per the draft delimitation list, the number of wards []
IMD Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD), while releasing the weather bulletin for today i.e. 27th August, has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in 13 states of the country. Along with this, a warning has been issued in many states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal about strong storm, lightning and wind [] The post IMD Weather Update: IMD gave alert of heavy rain in these 15 states along with UP-Bihar, storm will come at the speed of 40 kmph first appeared on informalnewz .
Nepal floods: 37 Tamil Nadu tourists, 32 from West Bengal among those missing
Scores of other Indians were stranded as rescue and contact efforts continued. Information about those affected remained limited due to the severe disruption of communication networks in flood-hit areas
West Bengal Minister Advises Caution for Mountain Travel Following Nepal Flood Tragedy
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh expressed his condolences regarding the recent flood disaster in Nepal, describing it as a tragic natural calamity for which no one can be held accountable. He emphasized the need for caution, particularly for travelers heading to mountainous regions during the monsoon season. Ghosh stated, While natural events ... Read more West Bengal Minister Advises Caution for Mountain Travel Following Nepal Flood Tragedy
Over 130 Indians are missing and many others are stranded in Nepal. Many pilgrims on the Mansarovar Yatra are among those affected by the floods. Several Indian states have launched helplines to assist affected citizens and their families. Communication links are disrupted, making details about missing individuals scarce. Authorities are working to account for all stranded and missing Indian nationals.
60 child deaths in 3 weeks, 10 in one day: Bengal hospital under scanner
Majid Magray captains India in Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England
Majid Magray was on 48 when he launched his 15th ball over the boundary at Lords on Aug19. The six brought up his 50 off 15 balls. He finished unbeaten on 63 off 19 as India beat England in the seventh and final Mixed Disability IT20. For the 36-year-old from the Anchidora locality of Anantnag town, the innings came at Lords, the home of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). For Magray, walking onto the historic ground in an India jersey and leading the side made the occasion even more special. It was a different feeling altogether. You see photographs and portraits of all these great players there. To walk onto that ground wearing the India jersey and lead the team was something special, Magray said after returning from England. The Lords galleries feature portraits and photographs of cricket greats, including W.G. Grace, Sir Donald Bradman, Viv Richards, Richard Hadlee, Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, Ian Botham, Shane Warne, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Javed Miandad, Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Zaheer Abbas. India posted 206, with Arjun Gawre of Nagpur scoring 68 off 44 balls and Sai Akash Saivamani of Chennai making 48 off 38. England was bundled out for 88. Hilal Ahmad Wani of Akad, Anantnag, took four wickets, while Jayesh Parmar of West Bengal claimed three. Wani finished the series with 11 wickets from four matches. The match was the seventh and final fixture of the series. India won three games and England four. One of Indias defeats came by two runs off the final ball. It was a closely fought contest. The match where we lost by two runs went to the wire, to the last ball. We couldnt face the pressure and buckled. Otherwise, we would have won, Magray said. Magrays 15-ball fifty was quicker than Kapil Devs 35-ball Test fifty against England in 1982. Liam Livingstone scored a 25-ball ODI fifty at Lords against Australia in 2024. Magray began playing physical disability cricket in 2018 and made his India debut in 2024. Since then, he has represented India in that category and has now also made it to Mixed Disability Cricket. Earlier this year, he was part of Indias winning T20 Champions Trophy campaign in Mixed Disability Cricket, which featured England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Mixed Disability Cricket has three categories- physical disability, learning disability, and deaf and hard of hearing. Three cricketers from Kashmir represented India in the tournament. Magray came from the physical disability category, Wani from the deaf and hard-of-hearing category, and Rizwan Ahmad of Kupwara from the learning disability category. Magray was not born with a disability. An accident when he was in Class 8 left him with a locomotor disability and disrupted his studies. He later returned to cricket, initially playing alongside non-disabled cricketers before entering competitive disability cricket. I got the best possible treatment but remained bedridden for over a year. The disability, however, remained with me forever, Magray said. The game has also evolved in Jammu and Kashmir. We used to play matting cricket. For the past three years, we have shifted to turf cricket as facilities have improved, he said. Tap-ball cricket has increasingly given way to the cricket ball, mostly Kookaburra. Magray said better equipment and infrastructure had helped differently abled cricket gain recognition. After the England tour, the Indian team met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and raised issues concerning differently abled cricketers. He gave us a patient hearing and assured us of addressing them, Magray said. At 36, Magray said managing his workload had become important. Earlier, age was on my side. Now age is catching up, and I have to be very selective about the matches I play. In professional cricket, we have trainers, and that makes things easier, he said. He credits his parents, brother and sister for standing by him throughout his journey. His message to other differently abled people is simple. Dont let your disability dominate you. Overcome it and you will do what other people do. England won the series 4-3. But for Magray, the numbers from Lords will endure 63 off 19, including a 15-ball fifty, while captaining India.
Medical students summoned for questioningin blood bank scamin Bengal
Three laboratory technicians werearrested in Panskura in relation to the blood selling scam
West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Kolkata, August 27: The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation has submitted a proposal to the West Bengal government aimed at transforming the states Public Distribution System (PDS) shops into multi-service centers. This initiative seeks to mitigate the soaring prices of essential goods in the market. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, ... Read more West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Nepal Floods: 32-Member Kolkata Group Among Many From West Bengal Untraceable
Nepal Flash Floods: More than 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after the flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal.
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Wednesday that the state government is fully committed to protecting the faith, expression, and cultural practices of every community. In a post on the social media platform X, Adhikari emphasized that during the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, religious flags and the Indian national flag were ... Read more West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Zero Tolerance Against Political Exploitation of Religious Events
Mini Bangla empties out, bounce-back hope fades
Helmetless biker detained for assaulting cop
Cops probe Rs 1.1 cr SIM fraud racket
4 phones go missing from actors bags at venue
Neighbour sexually abuses Garfa 4-yr-old, detained
SSKM files plaint over fake prescription
Teachers rebuke stops NIT Durgapur students dance
Ruby puja to trace Suvdenus journey to Nabanna, have his bust outside pandal
Govt forms advisory board to supervise book fair
West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts. This initiative aims to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards guarantee 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to undertake unskilled manual ... Read more West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Kolkata, August 26: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards provide a legal guarantee of 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to engage in ... Read more Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Festivals belong to those who follow the faith: VHP to puja organisers
Third donation in a week: Mans organs save three lives in Kolkata, Gurugram
Yatri Sathi to add five AC shuttle bus routes
Met office spies heavy weekend rain as Bay system forms
Man killed after bike hits truck on VIP Road
Commuters face crater challenge on Bypass
Traffic police SOS to KMDA for emergency repairs on Sealdah flyover
JU meet today, likely on Salt Lake campus, no deposition on day 1
Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 26: A mysterious body was discovered on Wednesday between a railway line and a national highway in the Ranisarai area of Belda, West Medinipur, West Bengal, causing a stir among local residents. Authorities suspect that the body may have been dumped after a murder. Upon receiving the report, teams from the railway police ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Plaint against JU professors over emblem vandalism
Traders pack up to shift out of B C Roy Market
Pink Line work may disrupt water supply to north, central Kolkata
Seven missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast
Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone
Minister warns Mamata over unreturned library books. Not at home, theyre in CMs chamber: Didi
Schoolteacher killed, 7 injured in Hwh bldg fire
ITA seeks West Bengal tea policy push for Darjeeling, Dooars-Terai
White papers seek financial support, tea-area rejuvenation, factory modernisation and trade reforms to revive production, protect livelihoods and attract investment in North Bengal
Speaker gives 20 NCPI MPs 7 days to reply to Abhisheks disqualification plea
Day after CM help to footpath-dweller, Agni says, I made a mistake
After court prod, cops lodge FIR against stalker colleague
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation, a national association of fair price shop owners in the country, has given a proposal to the West Bengal government for transformation of the PDS (public distribution shops) in the state into multi-service centres in a bid to prevent the skyrocketing prices of []
Another member of Jadavpur University inquiry panel quits
Two panel members step down as ABVP demands NIA probe into August 20 clash; four Trinamool workers arrested after a separate clash at West Bengal State University
Former Gobardanga civic chief held over alleged storage of relief materials
60 child deaths: Health dept seeks Malda hospital report
Sevan missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast
Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone
CM has fulfilled 43% of BJPs pre-poll promises, says Agnimitra
Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Found Safe After Going Missing in Bay of Bengal
Amaravati, August 26: Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, who had been missing in the Bay of Bengal since earlier this month, have been located. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjirapu Atchannaidu announced this news on Wednesday. The fishermen had drifted to the West Bengal coast due to a technical failure of their boat. The minister confirmed ... Read more Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Found Safe After Going Missing in Bay of Bengal
Bangladesh rape-murder victim's clip FALSELY shared as West Bengal incident
Bangladesh rapemurder victims clip FALSELY shared as West Bengal incident
NIS Management receives mandate for training rural youth from Govt. of West Bengal
West Bengal: Health dept to inspect private blood banks amid reports of rampant black-marketing
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Amid several incidents of black-marketing of blood and plasma surfacing from different corners of West Bengal, the state health department has decided to inspect the available infrastructure of different private blood banks in the state. The inspection is intended to check whether these private blood banks have the requisite infrastructure like []
