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  TMC worker shot dead in West Bengal's Malda, two others critical, reports of infighting surface

  January 14, 2025 18:06 IST

  The preliminary investigation suggests that the rising factionalism inside the TMC might be the reason behind the killing, however, the TMC has refuted the claim. As per the TMC, external forces, including Bangladeshi infiltrators, could be behind the attack.

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  Kolkata Metro services on Esplanade-Howrah Maidan stretch to remain suspended today | Details

  January 12, 2025 6:49 IST

  Kolkata metro: At present Metro services in the Green Line run from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan and from Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector V.

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  BJP protests over pregnant woman's death at Midnapore Hospital, raises fake medicine issue

  January 11, 2025 23:38 IST

  A pregnant woman died while the health of four others deteriorated after expired injections were administered to them at Medinipore Medical College and Hospital. The health department subsequently formed a 13-member panel to probe the case.

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  Supreme Court postpones hearing on West Bengal OBC status case to January 28-29

  January 07, 2025 14:37 IST

  The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on West Bengal's OBC status case, rescheduling it for January 28-29, 2024, to review the constitutional validity of the Calcutta High Court's ruling.

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  Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday

  January 05, 2025 20:48 IST

  The fishermen exchange was initiated by Bangladesh under which India also released 90 fishermen who were captured for venturing in Indian waters. The exchange was initiated on Thursday and the exchange was completed on Sunday.

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  TMC's Babul Supriyo and BJP's Abhijit Ganguly almost come to blows in Kolkata

  January 04, 2025 11:46 IST

  TMC MLA Babul Supriyo has made serious allegations against the BJP MP. A video of the dispute between the two has also surfaced, in which a lot of altercation can be seen.

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  Mamata Banerjee's close aide Babla Sarkar shot dead Bengal, CM says culprits should be booked

  January 02, 2025 17:27 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said the culprits must be booked immediately and she was so shocked and sad that she doesn't know how to convey her condolences to the bereaved family.

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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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  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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  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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  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.