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  Earthquake hits Kolkata and Imphal after 7.7-magnitude tremors strike Bangkok

  March 28, 2025 15:22 IST

  Preliminary reports suggest that there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life in the city due to the tremor.

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  Bengal govt enhances security in Kolkata for Ram Navami, increased surveillance on procession routes

  March 24, 2025 12:39 IST

  Kolkata is enhancing security for Ram Navami processions with CCTV cameras, body cameras for police, and increased vigilance amid concerns over larger crowds and multiple processions.

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  Massive fire erupts at chemical factory in Dhulagarh, Howrah, 15 fire engines deployed

  March 21, 2025 23:47 IST

  Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the factory as emergency services worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas. Officials have yet to confirm the cause of the fire, and no casualties have been reported so far.

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  West Bengal govt revokes 8 incentive schemes, to formulate modern one to set up industries

  March 20, 2025 12:57 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said that the situation changed a lot in the last 20-25 years and some of the incentives introduced by the erstwhile Left Front government had become "irrelevant" and were withdrawn.

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  Good news for govt employees: West Bengal extends ad hoc bonus of Rs 6,800 to all its staff

  March 19, 2025 12:41 IST

  The West Bengal government also decided to sanction an interest-free advance up to a maximum of Rs 20,000 for those employees having monthly emoluments not exceeding Rs 52,000 in March, he said referring to the order of the finance department.

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  West Bengal: Election Commission takes action on 'fake voters' issue raised by TMC

  March 18, 2025 20:46 IST

  The Election Commission of India has introduced a new feature to identify duplicate voter registrations using a "Duplicate EPIC Number" module to address concerns of fake voters. This move follows allegations from Mamata Banerjee that the BJP manipulated voter lists to influence elections.

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  Rare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: Is it dangerous than COVID? All you need to know

  March 17, 2025 18:27 IST

  Rare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: In a statement, the hospital stated that this is an isolated case and has advised all to stay cautious and prevent its spread.

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  Mamata Banerjee visits Furfura Sharif for Iftar amid political buzz

  March 17, 2025 18:06 IST

  West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited Furfura Sharif for an Iftar gathering, days after meeting ISF leader Nawsad Siddique. The visit sparked political speculation as Bengal's minority vote remains crucial ahead of elections.

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  Suvendu Adhikari claims 1 crore Hindus to join 2,000 Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal on April 6

  March 14, 2025 19:09 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed that over one crore Hindus will participate in 2,000 Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal on April 6. He urged organisers not to seek permission from the administration and said a Ram temple will be built in his constituency.

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  Kolkata Metro to operate limited trains on Holi: Check revised timings, other details

  March 12, 2025 13:15 IST

  According to an official statement, metro services along the Dakshineswar–New Garia stretch (North-South corridor) will commence from 2:30 pm onwards. Public transport generally remains suspended in the state during the morning hours on Holi.

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  'Azad Kashmir', 'Free Palestine' graffiti at Jadavpur University triggers uproar, FIR registered

  March 11, 2025 7:38 IST

  Jadavpur University row: Graffiti in black proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' was seen on a wall near gate number three of the university.

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  BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal joins TMC in Kolkata, says decided to be part of CM’s developmental initiative

  March 10, 2025 16:54 IST

  Haldia MLA Tapasi Mondal joined the Trinamool Congress at its headquarters in Kolkata in the presence of state Power Minister Aroop Biswas.

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  West Bengal: TMC leader injured in shootout in Belgharia, in critical condition

  March 09, 2025 14:21 IST

  TMC leader Vikas Singh and his friend Santu were seriously injured in a shootout in Belgharia, West Bengal, amid escalating political violence in the state.

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  Kolkata Metro services to remain suspended for today along East-West corridor

  March 09, 2025 6:47 IST

  This two-day suspension marks the third such occurrence in the past month, aimed at evaluating the efficacy of the signaling and communication system along the Howrah Maidan-Salt Lake Sector V stretch.

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  Kolkata: Police questions TMC leader OM Prakash Mishra in JU case, injured student questioned

  March 08, 2025 21:08 IST

  Police have lodged an FIR against state education minister Bratya Basu, professor and Trinamool Congress leader Om Prakash Mishra in connection with the violence at JU.

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  Kolkata Metro announces partial, complete block on Green Line on these days | Check details

  March 04, 2025 18:46 IST

  The Kolkata Metro Railway has announced a disruption in the metro services for four days on the Green Line. On two days, the disruption will be partial, while on other two days, there will be a complete blockade.

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  Kolkata: Couple hangs toddler, themselves over property dispute, police arrest three

  March 04, 2025 16:55 IST

  The couple were upset over a family dispute with their uncle and his family. They first killed their toddler and then hung themselves. They wrote a suicide note on the wall of their home. Based on the suicide note, the police arrested three individuals.

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  Rohit Sharma shouldn't even be in Team India: TMC MP Saugata Roy supports Shama Mohamed's remarks

  March 03, 2025 17:57 IST

  On Shama Mohamed's comments on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma,TMC MP Saugata Roy said what the Congress leader has said is right and Rohit Sharma shouldn't even be in the team.

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  West Bengal: SFI demands Education minister's resignation, calls for strike in college today

  March 03, 2025 0:00 IST

  SFI protestors smashed the windshield of Bratya Basu's car during his visit to the Jadavpur University. Basu went to the JU campus to attend the annual general meeting of West Bengal College and University Professors Association (WBCUPA).

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  West Bengal: Blood donation camp on TMC leader's birthday at school premises sparks controversy

  March 02, 2025 17:04 IST

  A blood donation camp held on the eve of the Class 12 board exams at a state-run school in South 24 Parganas, organized on a TMC leader's birthday, sparks controversy with the BJP accusing the ruling party of mishandling education matters.

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  West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu attacked by SFI protestors at Jadavpur University

  March 01, 2025 22:07 IST

  Members of CPI(M) students wing SFI were protesting at the Jadavpur University to press for their demands to declare the students union election dates in Bengal at the earliest.

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  Kolkata Metro Railway issues multiple paper-based QR tickets in single transaction

  February 28, 2025 16:26 IST

  Kolkata: From February 28, commuters can buy up to seven paper QR-based tickets in a single transaction using the UPI Payment-Based Ticketing System at Blue Line, Green Line stations.

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  Abhishek Banerjee at TMC meeting: 'Those who saying I am joining BJP are spreading canards'

  February 27, 2025 13:34 IST

  Abhishek Banerjee at TMC meeting said he is a loyal soldier of TMC, and his leader is Mamata Banerjee. “I will continue to expose traitors in TMC, just like I did during last assembly polls,” he said.

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  BJP trying to influence Election Commission, alleges Mamata on Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as CEC

  February 27, 2025 13:34 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee echoed Congress' views in Maharashtra and AAP's in Delhi. Congress alleged the BJP of enrolling fake voters in Maharashtra, while Arvind Kejriwal's AAP made a similar allegation during Delhi Assembly election campaigns.

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  Train movement on Howrah-Bandel-Bardhaman route affected for 3 hours, passengers express concern

  February 27, 2025 13:15 IST

  Train movement in the Howrah-Bandel-Bardhaman section was restored at 11.07 am after necessary repairs, he said. The official said that 23 suburban trains in the section were cancelled owing to the disruption.

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  Kolkata Municipal Corporation show-causes education dept official for altering school holiday list

  February 26, 2025 18:53 IST

  In a media note, the municipal commissioner stated that the "memorandum regarding holiday list for Hindi medium KMCP schools was issued without obtaining any concurrence from the competent authority of KMC."

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  Mamata questions Mahakumbh preparations, seeks compensation for stampede victims

  February 25, 2025 18:24 IST

  “Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh',” said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

  February 25, 2025 7:17 IST

  A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake's epicenter was located in the central region of the bay, with no immediate reports of damage or a tsunami threat.