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  Mamata Banerjee accuses BSF of allowing entry of infiltrators from Bangladesh to destabilise Bengal

  January 02, 2025 16:14 IST

  Mamata Banerjee directed DGP Rajeev Kumar to find out where the infiltrators were staying and said that she would write a strongly worded letter to the Centre.

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  Kolkata Metro to impose Rs 10 surcharge on every ticket of special night train services

  January 01, 2025 13:02 IST

  Kolkata Metro: As per reports of the official, the surcharge from January 1 will be the same irrespective of the distance travelled.

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  Health Ministry cracks down on spurious drugs, seizes stock worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata

  December 31, 2024 14:58 IST

  The Health Ministry, in collaboration with CDSCO and West Bengal authorities, seized spurious drugs worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata. The operation uncovered counterfeit anti-cancer and diabetic medicines.

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  Don't take money from BJP, CPM is a party of hypocrites: Mamata slams Opposition in Sandeshkhali

  December 30, 2024 15:35 IST

  Mamata Banerjee visited Sandeshkhali and said that this service is for the government and don’t give money to anyone for any government project.

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  TMC's Abhishek questions sports, celebs' silence on Manmohan Singh's demise: 'Fear of govt backlash'

  December 29, 2024 15:04 IST

  Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, was cremated with full state honours in New Delhi on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries from the country and abroad.

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  West Bengal: Tigress Zeenat traced in Bankura, forest guards prepare to catch her

  December 28, 2024 23:45 IST

  Tigress Zeenat has covered over 120 km, roaming the forests at the tri-junction of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, in search of new territory after leaving Similipal 17 days ago.

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  Happy holidays! IndiGo launches direct flights from Kolkata to Phuket, check timings

  December 27, 2024 23:45 IST

  The Kolkata to Phuket flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The boarding passes were handed over to the passengers of the first flight to Phuket today.

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  Kolkata Metro airport link nears completion: Check connecting stations, other details

  December 26, 2024 17:40 IST

  Kolkata Metro is on the verge of achieving a significant milestone with the nearing completion of its dedicated metro links to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

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  West Bengal: TMC worker found dead in Nandigram, party alleges BJP involvement

  December 26, 2024 14:16 IST

  The body of TMC worker Mahadeb Bishoi was found in Nandigram, West Bengal, sparking accusations from TMC against the BJP. BJP denied involvement, citing infighting. The police investigation is underway.

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  RG Kar case: Doctors stage protest over CBI delay of probe, to demonstrate till Dec 31

  December 25, 2024 7:58 IST

  The protestors symbolically locked the gates of the CBI office in Kolkata which led to a scuffle between the junior doctors and the Kolkata Police. The junior doctors demanded CBI to expedite the probe.

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  No rape in Kolkata RG Kar hospital? CFSL report makes SHOCKING revelations

  December 24, 2024 12:22 IST

  Kolkata RG Kar rape case: In its charge sheet filed before a special CBI court, the central agency said Sanjay Roy, who was working as a civic volunteer with the local police, allegedly committed the crime when the victim had gone to sleep in the hospital's seminar room during a break.

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  Christmas 2024: Kolkata Metro extends night services on December 25 | Know routes, timings

  December 24, 2024 7:29 IST

  Kolkata Metro announced extended service timings on Christmas, with the last train at 11 PM on December 25. Traffic restrictions and advisories are in place for safe celebrations across the city.

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  West Bengal Governor calls JU convocation 'illegal', urges compliance with rules for student welfare

  December 23, 2024 23:12 IST

  West Bengal Governor C.V. Anand Bose declared Jadavpur University's 24 December convocation "illegal," urging adherence to regulations and highlighting concerns over the legitimacy of degrees due to procedural violations.

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  Kolkata Metro services partially disrupted after man jumps in front of moving train

  December 22, 2024 21:48 IST

  Kolkata: The man, whose age and identity was not immediately known, was rescued and taken to a hospital.

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  Pakistan-trained terrorist arrested by West Bengal STF in Canning area

  December 22, 2024 18:17 IST

  The West Bengal STF, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, arrested suspected TuM terrorist Javed Munshi near Canning while he attempted to cross into Bangladesh.

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  Kolkata Police issue traffic advisory for Christmas: Restrictions and diversions on Dec 24-25

  December 22, 2024 16:55 IST

  Kolkata Police has issued a traffic advisory for December 24-25, implementing road closures and diversions in key areas to manage the festive crowd and reduce congestion during Christmas celebrations.

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  ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against minorities

  December 21, 2024 18:23 IST

  ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman Das condemned the escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, urging stronger protection for religious minorities amid rising attacks.

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  Fire breaks out in slum cluster in Kolkata's Topsia, dousing operations underway

  December 20, 2024 14:52 IST

  A video from the area showed thick smoke emerging from the slum cluster consisting of 150 dwellings. Locals from around the area helped the fire fighters in bringing the blaze under control.

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  West Bengal cold storage industry faces crisis due to potato movement ban

  December 17, 2024 23:02 IST

  The West Bengal Cold Storage Association has urged the state government to lift the ban on interstate potato movement, warning of significant financial losses and economic harm to farmers and cold storage operators.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Doctors plan 10-day protest in Kolkata as two key accused get bail

  December 16, 2024 18:50 IST

  Two main accused in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case have been granted bail, sparking a 10-day protest by doctors demanding justice and a thorough investigation.

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  Kolkata metro update: First trial run on yellow line Noapara-Bimanbandar stretch successful

  December 15, 2024 14:34 IST

  Kolkata metro update: The Noapara Metro station will serve as the interchange point between the Blue Line (New Garia-Dakshineswar) and the under-construction Yellow Line.

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  Kolkata water supply to be disrupted on Dec 16 and 17 | Check affected areas, timings

  December 15, 2024 12:35 IST

  Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), in a statement, appealed to residents in Kolkata to use water rationally as maintenance work will disrupt the water supply in some parts of the city.

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  Mamata sends message to rapists after Murshidabad case verdict, says 'Nothing less than...'

  December 14, 2024 17:02 IST

  Mamata Banerjee praises the death sentence in the Murshidabad gang rape case, reiterating her call for the death penalty for rapists and emphasising swift justice and stringent punishments.

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  Kolkata rape case: RG Kar's ex-principal Sandip Ghosh gets bail, to remain in jail in another case

  December 13, 2024 18:07 IST

  On November 29, the CBI had filed a chargesheet in connection with the RG Kar Hospital financial irregularities in which it has named former principal of the medical establishment Sandip Ghosh as the prime accused.

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  Cold wave alert issued for West Bengal till Dec 15: These districts to be affected, check full list

  December 13, 2024 16:24 IST

  Cold wave in West Bengal: The IMD said the cold wave conditions are likely to prevail over Purulia, East and West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Bankura, Jhargram and West Midnapore districts till December 15.

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  SC grants bail to Partha Chatterjee in money laundering case linked to cash-for-school job scam

  December 13, 2024 11:20 IST

  The Supreme Court said that said that the lower court should decide on framing of charges against Partha Chaterjee on December 31.

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  Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

  December 12, 2024 19:56 IST

  One Nation, One Election: The Union Cabinet has approved bills to implement the "One Nation, One Election" initiative, marking a significant step towards streamlining the electoral process in the county.

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  Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'

  December 11, 2024 21:46 IST

  Lalu Prasad Yadav, Former Bihar Chief Minister and Union Minister, had also backed Mamata Banerjee for the leadership role in the INDIA bloc.