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British man brings Kolkata-style jhalmuri to London streets: A taste of Bengal in heart of UK
Trending | Oct 26, 2024, 11:07 PM ISTBritish entrepreneur Angus Deenon has introduced Kolkata's iconic street food, jhalmuri, to London through his stall, Jhalmuri Express, delighting locals with authentic flavours and nostalgic presentation.
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West Bengal: Massive fire breaks out at timber godown in Kolkata, 12 engines deployed | VIDEO
Kolkata | Oct 23, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTFollowing the incident, 12 fire engines were pressed into action to douse the flame. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.
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ECI suspends rural housing survey in 6 West Bengal districts ahead of bye-elections
Kolkata | Oct 22, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has halted the Rural Housing Scheme survey in six West Bengal districts, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the November 13 bye-elections.
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Amit Shah's scheduled Kolkata visit postponed amid Cyclone Dana warnings
India | Oct 22, 2024, 06:12 AM ISTCyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24, with its name symbolizing "a beautiful and precious pearl" in Arabic.
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RG Kar protest: Mamata assures demand fulfilment over phone call, likely to meet doctors on Monday
Kolkata | Oct 19, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTThe junior doctors are on the fast-unto-death demanding justice for the rape and murder victim doctor of the RG Kar Hospital, along with other demands regarding medics' safety. CM Mamata has assured to meet the remaining demands in the coming 3-4 months.
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Fire breaks out at Kolkata hospital, cancer patient dies of smoke inhalation
Kolkata | Oct 18, 2024, 11:53 AM ISTA fire at Sialdah ESI Hospital in Kolkata early this morning resulted in the death of a cancer patient, prompting an investigation into the hospital's fire safety measures.
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Kolkata doctors' protest: FAIMA calls for nationwide elective services shutdown from tomorrow
India | Oct 13, 2024, 10:08 PM ISTThe junior doctors had begun fast unto death claiming that their demands were not met by the West Bengal government. Several senior doctors of the RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata have also tendered their resignation in their support.
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Mob thrashes man in Kolkata's state-run SSKM Hospital premises, doctors flag security concerns
Kolkata | Oct 13, 2024, 05:04 PM ISTThe incident comes close on the heels of the assault of woman medics and nursing staff at the College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital near Kolkata by relatives of a patient who died, triggering a fresh wave of agitation by the medics demanding security.
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RG Kar rape-murder case: CBI chargesheet reveals strangulation, asphyxiation, check key findings
Kolkata | Oct 09, 2024, 07:47 PM ISTThe CBI chargesheet in the gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata implicates Sanjay Roy as the sole perpetrator.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI files charge sheet against prime accused Sanjay Roy
Kolkata | Oct 07, 2024, 02:42 PM ISTSanjay Roy, the prime accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case, was arrested on August 10 by the Kolkata Police. On the orders of the High Court, the CBI had took over the case from Kolkata Police.
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West Bengal: Junior Doctors Go on indefinite Hunger Strike over RG Kar Medical College horror
News | Oct 07, 2024, 02:02 PM ISTWest Bengal: Junior doctors of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital announced an indefinite Hunger strike over their demands in connection to the rape and murder case.
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RG Kar case: Medics' indefinite hunger strike gets support from more senior doctors | Key demands
Kolkata | Oct 07, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTIn addition to justice for the murdered woman medic, the protesters outlined nine other demands, including the immediate removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam, accountability for alleged administrative failures, and the establishment of a centralised referral system for hospitals.
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Roopa Ganguly, who was brought to Alipore Court, says was peacefully protesting over schoolboy death
Kolkata | Oct 03, 2024, 03:45 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Roopa Ganguly said that she was sitting on a peaceful protest in the Bansdroni Police Station premises, against the incident that took place in Bansdroni, where a schoolboy died after being hit by an excavator in Kolkata's Bansdroni.
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Roopa Ganguly arrested after overnight dharna at Bansdroni Police station
Kolkata | Oct 03, 2024, 12:31 PM ISTBJP leader Roopa Ganguly was arrested after staging a night-long dharna at the Bansdroni Police Station, raising concerns over police actions against her peaceful protest. The arrest has sparked tensions in the region, with the BJP alleging unnecessary police intervention.
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Kolkata Metro to operate extended services during Durga Puja week | Check timings
Kolkata | Oct 01, 2024, 10:54 PM ISTThe Metro Railway Kolkata will operate 248 services, extending till 4 am, on October 10 and October 11 in the North-South corridor to cope with the festive rush during Durga Puja.
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Kolkata doctor rape-murder: 'Will not stage protest during Durga Puja', says Sukanta Majumdar
West Bengal | Sep 26, 2024, 08:58 AM ISTKolkata doctor rape-murder: A woman trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
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From British Calcutta to Modern Kolkata: A look back at the iconic tram service
Lifestyle | Sep 25, 2024, 05:06 PM ISTThe tram in Kolkata is not just the source of transport. It signifies the culture that the citizens have within them. It represents, in one single enigma, the past, present, and future.
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Mamata hails Bengal govt's efforts after US statement on semiconductor unit in Kolkata
Kolkata | Sep 23, 2024, 08:15 PM ISTWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee described the "long and arduous exercises" behind the significant news regarding major American investment in the state’s semiconductor sector.
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RG Kar rape and murder case: Junior doctors to call off strike today, emergency services to resume
Kolkata | Sep 20, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTJunior doctors in Kolkata will restart emergency services on Saturday. Despite resuming work, they plan a protest march tomorrow demanding justice and better working conditions.
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RG Kar victim's father urges CBI to preserve evidence of deceased daughter
Kolkata | Sep 19, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTAccording to CBI sources, the father urged the agency to secure all call records and monitor the duty roster for that fateful night, indicating that he suspects multiple interns and physicians from the hospital may have been involved in the crime.