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  Kolkata's 'rath yatra' gets boost with Sukhoi fighter jet tyres for Lord Jagannath's chariot

  June 01, 2025 22:21 IST

  This year's Kolkata Rath Yatra features a remarkable upgrade with Lord Jagannath's chariot now rolling on high-performance Sukhoi fighter jet tyres, symbolising a blend of innovation and devotion.

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  Amit Shah accuses Mamata Banerjee of opposing ‘Operation Sindoor’ to appease minority voters

  June 02, 2025 0:00 IST

  Amit Shah in Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted the Mamata Banerjee regime in West Bengal for fostering lawlessness, corruption, and religious appeasement.

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  PM Modi in Bengal: 'We destroyed cross-border terror infrastructure which Pakistan never thought of'

  May 29, 2025 14:49 IST

  PM Modi in West Bengal said no one can forget atrocities by the Pakistan army in erstwhile East Pakistan and terror it had unleashed there.

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  Teacher recruitment notice by May 31, age relaxation for affected candidates: CM Mamata Banerjee

  May 27, 2025 18:10 IST

  The Chief Minister also announced that a notification for fresh recruitment of teachers will be issued by May 31, adding that those who lost jobs will get age relaxation.

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  West Bengal: 12-year-old boy dies by suicide after public humiliation over theft allegation

  May 23, 2025 22:15 IST

  A 12-year-old boy in West Bengal's Medinipur died by suicide after being publicly humiliated and beaten by a shopkeeper over false theft allegations, sparking widespread outrage and a police investigation.

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  Drone-like objects sighted over Kolkata sky, CM Mamata Banerjee asks officials to remain alert

  May 21, 2025 16:01 IST

  The Central government has sought a report from the State government after drones were spotted in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked the administrative and police officials in the northern part of the state to stay vigilant for cross-border threats.

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  'With centre, but they cannot decide our representative': Mamata Banerjee on Op-Sindoor outreach

  May 19, 2025 15:37 IST

  Mamata Banerjee clarified that her party is not boycotting the Centre's multi-party diplomatic mission against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and will nominate representatives once a formal request is made by the Centre.

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  Cracks appear on walls after explosion in apartment at Titagarh near Kolkata, probe underway

  May 19, 2025 13:10 IST

  Police said there was nobody inside the flat when the blast took place and though nobody was injured, the walls of the flat were blown off as a result of the blast.

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  Kolkata Metro suspends services in Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch today | Here's why

  May 18, 2025 13:08 IST

  Kolkata Metro: Commuters can buy up to four single QR tickets on Kolkata Metro's mobile app, and also log in using a PIN. The new features, which help passengers, were rolled out on the 'Metro Ride Kolkata' app from April 3 in a phased manner.

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  TMC announces major organisational reshuffle ahead of West Bengal assembly elections

  May 17, 2025 17:08 IST

  TMC has announced a major district-level organisational reshuffle across West Bengal to strengthen its grassroots ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

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  BJP leader Dilip Ghosh's stepson found dead in Kolkata's New Town flat

  May 13, 2025 23:37 IST

  The body of Srinjay Majumdar, the son of BJP leader Dilip Ghosh's wife Rinku Majumdar from her previous marriage, was found in a flat in New Town, Kolkata. He was declared "brought dead" at a nearby hospital, with the preliminary autopsy attributing the death to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.

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  Security scare at Kolkata airport after bomb threat to Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight, probe on

  May 13, 2025 16:32 IST

  Kolkata airport bomb threat news: The IndiGo flight, bound for Mumbai, was thoroughly searched, but nothing suspicious has been found so far.

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  Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of preventing riot victims from meeting her in Murshidabad

  May 05, 2025 15:44 IST

  Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of preventing riot victims in Murshidabad from meeting her, condemns attacks on migrant workers in Odisha, and criticizes the NHRC and Centre for failing to address communal tensions and national security issues.

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  West Bengal: Third-Year IIT Kharagpur student found dead in hostel room, suicide suspected

  May 04, 2025 15:21 IST

  On Sunday morning cops from the police outpost on the campus were informed and they broke open the door to find him hanging.

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  Kolkata Metro to operate more trains on Joka-Majerhat line from May 5

  May 03, 2025 13:44 IST

  According to metro officials, the number of daily services on the Joka–Majerhat stretch will rise from 18 to 40, significantly improving connectivity for commuters.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  '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: 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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  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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  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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  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.

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  Murshidabad remains tense after Waqf protests, internet snapped in three districts | Updates

  April 14, 2025 14:53 IST

  Violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following protests against the amended Waqf law has triggered fear and an exodus among Hindu families. At least 3 people have died, and over 1,000 Hindus, including children, have fled to Malda, alleging targeted attacks, vandalism, and looting by mobs.