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Massive fire breaks out at engine oil factory in Kolkata, firefighting operations underway | VIDEO
Kolkata | Jul 02, 2024, 01:38 PM ISTFive fire tenders are at the scene, and firefighting operations are currently underway.
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Kolkata: Man beaten to death at hostel over 'mobile phone theft' suspicion
Crime | Jun 29, 2024, 05:34 PM ISTThe deceased was identified as Prasen Mondal who was rushed to a hospital where he was declared “brought dead”, the police said.
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'Constitutional morality essential to India's diversity, wrong to equate judges with God': CJI
West Bengal | Jun 29, 2024, 04:12 PM ISTCJI Chandrachud said language is the central barrier to accessing and understanding verdicts by common people. Technology can provide us with some answers. Most judgments are written in English. Technology has enabled us to translate them. We are translating 51,000 judgments in other languages.
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West Bengal Governor Bose reaches Kolkata High Court against CM Mamata, files defamation suit
Kolkata | Jun 29, 2024, 06:49 AM ISTAfter a female employee alleged molestation in the Raj Bhavan, TMC has made it a big political issue targeting the Governor. Recently, Baranagar MLA Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Bhagabangola legislator Rayat Hossain Sarkar refused to take oath at Raj Bhavan, creating an impasse.
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury clears air about his resignation as West Bengal state Congress president
West Bengal | Jun 21, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTCongress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury lost to TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan in Baharampur constituency by around 85,022 votes, according to the Election Commission of India data. Adhir Chowdhury secured 4,39,494 votes while Yusuf Pathan secured 5,24,516 votes.
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Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose alleges threat from Kolkata Police contingent at Raj Bhavan
Kolkata | Jun 20, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose informed PTI of his worries regarding the officer-in-charge and their team, citing potential threats to his personal security. He accused them of unauthorized surveillance influenced by external forces, alleging constitutional violations.
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Kanchanjungha Express accident: How did train disaster happen in Bengal's New Jalpaiguri? Details
Kolkata | Jun 17, 2024, 12:46 PM ISTThe popular tourist route, crucially linking the Northeast to the rest of India, faces risks due to its busy tracks and automatic signaling. Rescue efforts are underway with coordinated support from Railways, NDRF, and SDRF teams, as announced by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Kolkata: Suspicious object found outside BJP office, bomb and dog squad present at spot
West Bengal | Jun 16, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTBJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that elections are held in the whole country, why is there violence only in Bengal after the elections. There was violence during the Gram Panchayat elections and Vidhan Sabha elections too.
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'We consulted all before formulating new criminal laws', says Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
India | Jun 16, 2024, 07:44 PM ISTUnion Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal while addressing the conference on India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System said that all the states, along with CJI and Chief Justice of 16 high courts. However, only 18 states and UTs responded.
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Massive fire breaks out at Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, rescue operation underway | Video
West Bengal | Jun 14, 2024, 02:11 PM ISTFire incidents have witnessed a sudden rise in the past few months amid a scorching heatwave, especially in the north part of the country.
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Bengal hijab row: Teacher opts not to rejoin after college permits head scarf
Kolkata | Jun 14, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTSanjida Qadar, a teacher at LJD Law College in Kolkata, decided not to return to her position after being initially asked not to wear a hijab but later permitted to use a head scarf. Citing discomfort, Qadar announced her decision via email on Thursday to explore new opportunities.
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Bangladesh MP murder: Bengal CID quizzes key suspect, flesh, bones weighing around 3.5 kg recovered
India | Jun 09, 2024, 12:55 PM ISTThe specimen was found on the south-eastern bank of Bagjola canal in Bhangar’s Krishnamati village, following the interrogation of Mohammad Siyam Hussain, a key suspect in the case who was arrested by the Nepal Police and extradited to India.
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Bangladesh MP's brutal murder case: Nepal hands over one of prime suspects to India
World | Jun 07, 2024, 05:40 PM ISTMohammad Siyam Hussain is believed to be one of the prime accused in the brutal murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The Awami League MP came to India and went missing on May 17, after which it came to light that he was murdered in Kolkata and his body was chopped to pieces.
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Mithun Chakraborty casts vote in Kolkata, says 'I am a BJP cadre, I have done my duty' | WATCH
Entertainment | Jun 01, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTIn the seventh phase of Lok Sabha polling, legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty casts his vote in West Bengal's Belgachia. Scroll down and watch what the actor said after casting his vote.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Traffic movement to be restricted at 14 points till June 4 in Kolkata
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2024, 09:29 AM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: The police also advised the drivers and commuters to carry valid identity proof while moving from one point to another within the city.
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BJP organises drone show in Kolkata to showcase Bengal's heritage, party's campaign themes | WATCH
Kolkata | May 30, 2024, 07:26 AM ISTThe 30-minute spectacle commenced with a breathtaking image of the Tricolour unfurling across the sky, set to the melodious sounds of Indian instruments like the santoor and sarod playing in the background.
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Bangladesh MP murder case: Flesh found in septic tank at Kolkata flat, sent for DNA tests
West Bengal | May 29, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTAnwarul Azim Anar, an MP of Bangladesh's Awami League, was strangled to death and his body was skinned and chopped to pieces before being disposed of in several parts of Kolkata. The main suspect is believed to be hiding in the US while a butcher, an illegal immigrant, was apprehended.
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PM Modi to hold roadshow in Kolkata today, police issues traffic advisory | Check details
Kolkata | May 28, 2024, 07:40 AM ISTIn the final push for his campaign in West Bengal for the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding a mega roadshow in Kolkata today.
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Cyclone Remal Updates: Heavy rain and gusty winds lash Kolkata
News | May 27, 2024, 11:21 AM ISTKolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is witnessing heavy rain and gusty winds after the landfall of severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' commenced on Sunday evening between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with an intensity of 110 to 120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph. Watch to know more!
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Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Trees uprooted, waterlogging, flights yet to resume | See pics
India | May 27, 2024, 08:34 AM ISTThe landfall process began at 8:30 pm on Sunday over the adjacent coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country.