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  Kolkata Metro operations on Howrah-Sector 5 corridor to start after green signal from PMO

  May 02, 2025 23:28 IST

  Kolkata Metro: The Esplanade-Sealdah stretch in the middle of the total 16.6 km corridor of the East-West Metro is left unfinished as the work there was delayed because of soil subsidence following water seepage several times.

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  Kolkata: Fire breaks out at printing press in Salt Lake | Video

  May 02, 2025 18:06 IST

  Kolkata fire: According to sources from the fire department, the fire was so intense that entering the factory was not possible. Fire personnel will enter the building only after the fire will be brought under control.

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  Kolkata fire: Bengal govt forms probe committee, CM Mamata visits Hotel Rituraj in Burra Bazar area

  May 01, 2025 16:03 IST

  Kolkata fire: The owner and the manager of the hotel, where a devastating fire killed 14 people, were arrested on Thursday. Akash Chawla, the owner of Rituraj Hotel, and manager Gaurav Kapoor were taken into custody.

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  14 dead as massive fire breaks out at hotel in Kolkata's Burrabazar

  April 30, 2025 23:37 IST

  The fire is suspected to have caused due to a gas leak in the hotel's kitchen.

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  RG Kar rape and murder case: 'Have no faith in Indian legal system anymore...,' says victim's father

  April 29, 2025 16:57 IST

  RG Kar rape case: The case involves the rape and murder of a trainee doctor whose body was found on August 9, 2024 in the hospital's seminar room.

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  West Bengal: NIA arrests accused in 2024 motorcycle blast case near Kolkata airport

  April 28, 2025 18:18 IST

  The NIA arrested Amarjeet Verma, a key accused in the 2024 motorcycle explosion case involving illegal explosives transport, after months on the run.

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  'Mamata is a fake Hindu': Suvendu Adhikari accuses CM, Demands NIA Probe into Murshidabad Violence

  April 27, 2025 20:22 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata Banerjee of being "anti-Hindu" and demands an NIA probe into the Murshidabad violence amid rising tensions in the region.

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  Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces financial aid for Group C, D non-teaching staff

  April 26, 2025 20:50 IST

  Mamata Banerjee has announced interim financial assistance—Rs 25,000 for Group C employees and Rs 20,000 for Group D employees.

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  West Bengal teachers protest temporarily suspended after SSC releases eligible candidates list

  April 25, 2025 16:44 IST

  Teachers protesting outside the West Bengal SSC headquarters have temporarily suspended their demonstration after the release of an eligible candidates list, but will continue their protest at Shaheed Minar while focusing on a Supreme Court petition.

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  Kolkata Metro services to be suspended between Howrah Maidan-Sector V from April 26, here’s why

  April 23, 2025 23:18 IST

  The Kolkata Metro, in a statement, said that the suspension would allow for testing the efficacy of the ‘Communication-based Train Control’ (CBTC) system from Howrah Maidan to Sector V.

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  Mamata Banerjee accuses 'outsiders' for Murshidabad violence, plans to visit in May

  April 22, 2025 16:32 IST

  Murshidabad violence: The violence, triggered by protests against the central government's recent changes to the Waqf laws, led to property damage, injuries, and the displacement of several families, prompting the administration to set up temporary shelters and relief camps.

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  West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose hospitalised with chest ailment

  April 21, 2025 14:42 IST

  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the hospital to inquire about the Governor’s health. Bose has been admitted to Command Hospital in Kolkata after complaining of uneasiness.

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  Murshidabad Waqf Violence: Disturbing video shows father and son killed in brutal assault

  April 21, 2025 13:20 IST

  A brutal incident in Murshidabad, West Bengal, on April 12 has led to the deaths of Hargovind Das and his son Chandan Das. The two were dragged out of their home and killed by a mob during protests over the Waqf law. Disturbing visuals have surfaced, showing the aftermath of the violent assault.

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  Murshidabad Waqf violence: Prime accused held for killing father and son during riots

  April 20, 2025 12:17 IST

  Murshidabad violence: STF of the West Bengal police arrested the accused from his hideout in Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district on Saturday. He had conspired and instigated a mob to carry out vandalism at the residence of the deceased.

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  'TMC's appeasement policy will displace Hindu Bengalis again', says Suvendu Adhikari

  April 19, 2025 23:48 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of turning relief camps into "detention centers" and criticises the government's appeasement policy amid rising violence and displacement in Murshidabad.

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  West Bengal Governor meets victims of Murshidabad violence, says 'people not happy with state govt'

  April 19, 2025 17:29 IST

  Murshidabad violence: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said that I have asked the victims to feel free to talk to me. They want justice, and they will get justice.

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  Bengal Governor meets riot victims in Malda refugee camp, likely to visit Murshidabad today

  April 19, 2025 0:05 IST

  Murshidabad violence: A team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had also arrived in West Bengal's Malda on Friday (April 18) to visit the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad and Malda following protests.

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  West Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh marries party colleague Rinku Majumdar | Watch

  April 18, 2025 22:02 IST

  Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh marries party colleague Rinku Majumdar in a private ceremony, fulfilling his mother’s long-standing wish.

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  West Bengal governor heads to violence-hit Murshidabad despite Mamata Banerjee's request

  April 18, 2025 10:20 IST

  When asked whether the visit was a precursor to recommending President’s Rule in the state, the Governor avoided a direct answer. “As Governor, I should be circumspect,” he said. “I don't want to comment on President’s Rule. It is Mamata Banerjee’s opinion that I should not go. But I want to.

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  Dilip Ghosh, former West Bengal BJP chief, set to marry party colleague Rinku Majumdar today

  April 18, 2025 0:00 IST

  Relatives of both families will be present at the time of registration of the marriage. It is learned that Dilip Ghosh’s mother has already reached Kolkata. The bride's name is Rinku Majumdar.

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  Two children injured in bomb blast in West Bengal's Malda, probe begins

  April 17, 2025 19:51 IST

  The incident took place in Dinutola village of Birnagar 2 gram panchayat under Kaliachak police station area.

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  Murshidabad violence: Bengal Police arrests mastermind of father-son murder, total 3 arrested so far

  April 17, 2025 19:43 IST

  Murshidabad violence: The West Bengal police formed an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Murshidabad DIG Syed Waquar Raza to probe this and other cases of violence in the district.

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  Big relief in Bengal recruitment row as SC extends tenure of 'untainted' sacked teachers

  April 17, 2025 17:36 IST

  The top court’s order comes after the state government filed pleas to move the Supreme Court after its April 3 verdict. The observation had invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers in various schools.

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  Mamata Banerjee claims MHA not sharing details of people entering Bengal from foreign countries

  April 17, 2025 16:11 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for greater accountability from the BSF following the extension of its jurisdiction to 50 km from the border.

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  Murshidabad violence: West Bengal Police constitutes nine-member SIT to probe incident

  April 17, 2025 6:42 IST

  Murshidabad violence: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by both houses of Parliament and received Presidential assent, has become a contentious issue in the region.

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  Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over Waqf Act, says 'Bengal being defamed unfairly' | VIDEO

  April 16, 2025 13:14 IST

  As protests against the Waqf Act continue to rock West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has intensified her attack on the Centre, alleging political targeting and misinformation.

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  Murshidabad violence: Initial probe suggests Bangladeshi miscreants involved, MHA apprised

  April 15, 2025 14:33 IST

  The Centre has deployed paramilitary forces to West Bengal’s Murshidabad district after violence in three border areas. Bangladeshi miscreants, allegedly backed by local TMC leaders, were reportedly involved. The unrest displaced Hindu families, some of whom fled to Malda.

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  Mamata Banerjee on Murshidabad violence: 'We live once and die once. So, why is there a riot'

  April 14, 2025 20:33 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said that every caste and religion has the right to protest, but do not take law into your hands. "Some people are trying to mislead you, do not pay attention to them," she said.