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  • Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 20, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The much-awaited Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery results for January 20, 2025, are now out, bringing another day of excitement and anticipation to the people of Kolkata.Known for its fast-paced format and simple gameplay, this lottery continues to be a ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Trinamool govt in Bengal patronising Rohingya infiltrators: Sukanta Majumdar

    A day after three Rohingya infiltrators, including two women and a man, were nabbed by the city police in Kolkata, Union Minister of State for DoNER and BJP West Bengal Chief Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Doctors in Bengal hospital on hunger strike in protest against suspension of 12 colleagues

    A total of 38 doctors of state-run Medinipur Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal are on a marathon hunger strike to protest against the state government’s decision to suspend 12 of their colleagues.The junior doctors began their protest ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    RG Kar case: Victim’s father demands maximum punishment for convict

    A few hours before the Special Court in Kolkata pronounces the quantum of sentence on Monday for civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape and murder of a woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    NIT Durgapur selected for prestigious 5-day international programme

    National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur in association with Durgapur Steel Plant is going to organise five days short-term course on green steel as part of the India-Australia Mineral Scholar Programme (IAMSN).“The short-term course will be a comprehensive approach ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mamata Banerjee set to visit Malda during her north Bengal visit

    Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is set to visit Malda on 21 January, following a public distribution programme in Berhampore, Murshidabad, on 20 January.According to official sources, she will participate in a similar programme in Malda before heading to Alipurduar, ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Forest department’s trap cameras spot male tiger in Raika hills

    At last the trap cameras set up by the forest department have spotted the stray male tiger, who had sneaked into Bengal at the same Raika forests in Purulia district , where tigress Zeenat had taken shelter recently.Already the ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Tea Industry struggles amid production decline

    “The tea industry is standing at a critical juncture, grappling with production challenges while navigating the dynamics of evolving business models,” remarked Deb Mallick, chairman of the Terai Branch Indian Tea Association (TBITA), summarising the turbulent year for north ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Ramakrishna-Vivekananda ideals must to fight caste, political divisions: Speaker

    Dakshineswar Ramakrishna Sangha Adyapeath (DRSA) witnessed a significant event on Saturday where the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Biman Banerjee, emphasised the need to spread the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Maa Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda across ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    On the run murder accused Sajjak Alam killed in cop encounter

    Sajjak Alam (25), who recently escaped custody after injuring two policemen during a shooting incident in Panjipara, North Dinajpur, was killed in a police encounter this morning near the Indo-Bangladesh border under the jurisdiction of Goalpokhar police station.Jawed Shamim, ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Trinamul praises police for prompt arrest of Sanjay Roy

    The ruling Trinamul Congress, while reacting to the verdict pronounced by the Sealdah court on Saturday in the brutal RG Kar rape and murder case, praised the Kolkata Police (KP) for arresting the prime accused Sanjay Roy, a civic ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Protesting doctors vow to intensify stir

    Expressing dissatisfaction with the conviction of the prime accused Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer in Kolkata Police (KP) in the rape and murder case at R G Kar Hospital on 9 August in 2024, doctors vow to intensify their ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Unseen retro beauties to dazzle city roads

    The revered 54th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is gearing up to become a testimony of timeless and iconic automotive beauties as they take over the city roads on Sunday. The rally will start from the RCTC ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 19, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has unveiled its results for January 19, 2025, adding to the excitement that has become a daily routine for many in the city.This fast-paced lottery game, known for its quick results and straightforward process, ...

    20 January 2025 The Statesman
    Fighting against odds, pwd man aims to finish full marathon

    It takes a lot of effort and courage to be a marathon runner. But there is something else that drives the adrenaline – passion. For a person with a disability (pwd), the determination to succeed is much more and ...

    19 January 2025 The Statesman
    DGP visits Malda after councillor’s murder

    In the wake of recent violent incidents, including the murder of councillor Dulal Sarkar alias Babla and a fatal shootout in Kaliachak, DGP Rajeev Kumar visited Malda on Friday to review the district’s law and order situation.The DGP Mr ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Now traces of leopard found in Purulia

    Forest officials of Purulia have traced the presence of a leopard in the Raika Hills in Bandwan, while searching for the Royal Bengal tiger. A tigress Zeenat from Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha had intruded the Raika forest hills ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Chinsurah rape & murder: Mamata hails court verdict

    The POCSO court at Chinsurah, Hooghly ordered capital punishment today for an accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl at Gurap in Hooghly, following a 55-day trial.Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today hailed the police role ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Industry 5.0 to lay greater emphasis on personalised manufacturing

    Industry experts and leaders were of the opinion that India has all the qualities of becoming the leading manufacturing hub in the world and that we just need to respect natural resources and act with responsibility. The MSMEs and ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sebaashray help: 9-yr-old to undergo open-heart surgery

    A nine-year-old boy Altaf Hosen Ghorami, who was detected with heart ailment by the doctors at a Sebaashray camp in Diamond Harbour is all set to undergo a 12-hour open-heart surgery tomorrow at Jagannath Gupta institute of Medical Sciences.The ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mayor denies claim of illegal floor at councillor’s home

    Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) mayor Firhad Hakim refuted the claims of regularising an ‘illegally constructed floor’ of a building owned by the councillor of ward 109 in Santoshpur.The mayor’s reaction came following allegations made by the Bharatiya Janata Party ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Daily wager kills family, ends own life

    In a tragic incident, a daily wage earner, Shyamal Roy, allegedly killed his wife Tumpa and their young son Pintu before taking his own life at their rented home in Samarnagar, Siliguri, last night.The shocking incident came to light ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    ITA white paper on Darjeeling tea industry to minister

    The Indian Tea Association (ITA) has presented a comprehensive white paper on the challenges and opportunities in the Darjeeling tea industry to the minister-in-charge of labour, law & judicial departments.A delegation led by Atul Rastogi, additional vice-chairman of ITA, ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Tilted building: Mayor visits mishap site

    Assuring all help to the residents of the tilted building at Baghajatin, mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Firhad Hakim alleged that disaster had been brought by usage of wrong methodology for lifting the building.The mayor visited the spot of ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    ER works on increasing sectional speed, punctuality

    The journey time between Kolkata and Delhi is expected to be reduced considerably in the near future. Eastern Railway is now working extensively on increasing sectional speed and touching the 130 and 160 kmph mark in various stretches to ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mohan Bhagwat’s statement anti-national: Mamata

    Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee today condemned the statement of Mohan Bhagwat, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief as anti-national and said this was uncalled for.She further asked him to take back his statement. Mr Bhagwat had said some ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Calcutta HC seeks reports from two police commissionerates over delay in uploading FIRs to websites

    The Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, has sought reports from two leading commissionerates in West Bengal, namely Kolkata Police and Howrah City Police over complaints relating to delay in uploading of first information reports (FIRs) on their respective websites.The ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    12 doctors suspended, says CM Mamata Banerjee in two hospital death cases

    The West Bengal health department has suspended 12 doctors after the death of a woman and a newborn baby in the alleged expiry saline case, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday.Five women fell ill after being allegedly administered ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Minor rape survivor consumes poison in Odisha court premises

    A 16-year-old minor rape survivor attempted suicide by consuming poison in the court premises in Kendrapara on Friday, police officials said.The minor attempted to end her life as she had to go to the Kendrapara Additional District Judge-cum-Special Judge ...

    18 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 16, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has announced its results for January 16, 2025, keeping the excitement alive for participants across the city.Known for its fast-paced rounds and quick outcomes, Kolkata FF continues to be one of the most popular ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    Chamling meets Mamata: A bid to reclaim regional identity, counter BJP’s influence

    A political buzz has emerged in the Hills following former Sikkim chief minister Pawan Chamling’s meeting with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna yesterday. Is this outreach a calculated move by Chamling to counter the Sikkim Krantikari ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    Man kills wife, buries body at home

    A man reportedly killed his wife after she objected to his drinking in Ausgram of East Burdwan.Locals said that Som Hansda, a daily wager of Jadugoria village returned home drunk on Monday late night, leading to a tiff with ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    1.1 cr plus pilgrims visit Gangasagar, govt faces litter challenge

    The Gangasagar Mela witnessed an overwhelming influx of pilgrims this year, with the numbers surpassing 1.1 crore, as revealed by state minister Aroop Biswas during a Press conference on Wednesday.Calling it a “sea of humanity,” he highlighted the unwavering ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges for Cochlear implant on 2 children

    Sebaashray initiative, which is providing free medical assistance to the people living in the areas under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat is considering a proposal to go for Cochlear implant on two children coming from north Bengal.Though the Sebaashray ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    Bengal PDS case: Bail for ex-minister Jyotipriya Mallick

    A special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata, on Wednesday, granted bail to former state food and supplies minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal.Mallick was arrested in ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    Gangasagar emerges as India’s premier pilgrimage destination: Minister

    Despite the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh, the Gangasagar Mela on the shores of the Bay of Bengal has once again proven its status as one of India’s premier pilgrimage destinations. Bankim Chandra Hazra, minister of Sundarban affairs, highlighted ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    2 elephants intrude Burdwan forests from Bankura, leave residents panicked

    Two tusker elephants crossed the Damodar river and sneaked into the Gopalpur forests near here under the Burdwan Forest Division in the early morning hours today.The tuskers knocked down the wall of a dwelling house of Ramdas Soren and ...

    17 January 2025 The Statesman
    Students excel at school exhibition

    St. Joseph and Mary’s School, New Alipore, organised a vivacious exhibition, EL DORADO recently under the leadership of the principal, Dr Bhakta Sunder Sharma.The exhibition showcased the proficiency and expertise of children and students of the institution for subjects, ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Plans afoot for Howrah station infra expansion

    With aims of accommodating more trains, Howrah station, having the country’s oldest and the largest railway complex, is to undergo massive infrastructural expansion by next year.According to the general manager of the Eastern Railway, Milind Deouskar, the station and ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    TMC MP to raise tea workers’ provident fund issues in Parliament

    Rajya Sabha member Ritabrata Banerjee, who also serves as the state president of the INTTUC-backed Trinamul Cha Bagan Shramik Union (TCBSU), has announced plans to address the deprivation of Provident Fund (PF) benefits for tea plantation workers in Parliament.Mr ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Critically injured app delivery boy gets berth at SSKM

    A 38-year-old critically injured online-food-delivery boy finally got admitted to SSKM Hospital’s trauma care centre after rushing from one hospital to another seeking a berth for emergency treatment for about nine hours since 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday.Abinash Majhi, a ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    ER mulls 86 rakes with kavach feature in next few months

    In a significant boost to passenger safety, the Eastern Railway is aiming to equip the Kavach system in its rolling stock of local EMU and MEMU trains in around 10 months time.As informed by the general manager of the ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Banning PGTs from surgical acts by themselves triggers discontent

    Banning postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctors from performing surgical and anaesthetic procedures by themselves in the state-run Midnapore Medical College Hospital (MMCH) has triggered controversy among the medical fraternity.A section of medics, including gynaecologists and obstetricians in the city raised ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Devotees take a dip on Makar sankranti

    Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.People started gathering on the banks of Hooghly to take a dip early morning today. The pilgrims, including monks from different organisations situated ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Three mothers still critical at SSKM

    The conditions of three mothers undergoing treatment at the state-run SSKM Hospital cum Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGME&R) since Sunday night are still critical.Mampi Singh and Nasreen Khatoon have been kept in the critical care ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sukanta sounds 2026 poll bugle from Gangasagar

    BJP state president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar virtually sounded the bugle for the 2026 Assembly elections at Gangasagar on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day, where he took the dip. Rejecting the TMC’s demand to declare the Gangasagar Mela ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    The importance of poush nabanna on Sankranti day

    The traditional Poush Parbon or Nabanna utsab during the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti brings happy tidings to all, of abundance of newly-harvested paddy and crops. Various forms of delicacies are prepared from the newly-harvested rice powder with the ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 15, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has officially declared its results for January 15, 2025, sparking excitement among participants across the city.Known for its quick rounds and instant gratification, Kolkata FF has firmly established itself as one of the most ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    One killed after factional feud in Malda’s Kaliachak

    Malda’s Kaliachak area witnessed a violent clash between two Trinamul Congress factions on Tuesday, resulting in a deadly shootout in broad daylight. The incident claimed the life of Hasu Sheikh, a TMC worker, and left two others critically injured, ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Eastern Command celebrates Army Day

    Headquarters Eastern Command of the Indian Army celebrated the 77th Army Day at Vijay Durg, Kolkata, today. The event was marked by a series of activities that honoured the legacy, valour and sacrifices of the Indian Army.The Army Day ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Air show is set to highlight India’s Make in India initiative

    As an Indian Air Force veteran, it’s impossible not to feel a deep sense of pride and anticipation as Aero India 2025 approaches. Scheduled from February 10-14 in Bengaluru, this 15th edition of Asia’s largest and most prestigious air ...

    16 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 14, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has been publishing its results for January 14, 2025 in batches, marking another thrilling day for participants.With its quick rounds and suspenseful outcomes, this popular lottery game has become a staple for many Kolkata ...

    15 January 2025 The Statesman
    PNSUP rallies in Malda demand recognition

    After Cooch Behar, Malda today became the epicenter of another rally by leaders and members of the Paschimbanga Nasya Sheikh Unnayan Parishad (PNSUP), who reiterated their demand for recognition as ‘sons of the soil’ to protect their community from ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Young mother’s death: PILs in HC seeking CBI probe

    The incident of a young mother’s death and four other mothers’ severe illness after they were allegedly administered with intravenous (IV) fluids of particular brand after their caesarean operations in the state-run Midnapore Medical College Hospital (MMCH) on Monday ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    I declare Gangasagar Mela a national fair: Puri’s Shankaracharya

    Puri’s Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Centre’s apathy regarding the issues of erosion in Gangasagar and the construction of a bridge over the Muriganga river during a Press conference at Gangasagar, 1,533 kilometres away ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Pilgrim from Rajasthan gets urgent medical attention at Sebaashray camp

    Sebaashray, a unique initiative to provide free healthcare assistance to the residents living in the areas under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat has evoked overwhelming response from the people with more than two lakh people visiting the camps.The initiative, ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Pratap Singh Shami, SDG RDSO visits Braithwaite & Co

    Pratap Singh Shami, special director general (vendor development) of the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) along with Sanjay Kumar, CMM (G)/ER, Dr Sunil Kumar Sharma, executive director, QA (mechanical), Kolkata and RDSO team, visited Braithwaite & Co. Limited ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Maipith tiger caged, treated before release

    The Royal Bengal Tiger of Maipith in South 24-Parganas playing hide and seek, has finally been captured and caged and released in forest.On Monday, the tiger underwent a health check-up, and the process to release it into the deep ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    State schools attends national education conference on best practices

    As a part of its acclaimed series on celebrating school leadership in 2024-25, a three-days conference was organised by the National Centre for School Leadership and National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration in Delhi and was attended by ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Gangasagar Mela: Holy dip begins amid advanced facilities, security

    The holy dip for Makar Sankranti will begin on Tuesday at 6.58 a.m. and continue until Wednesday morning. However, pilgrims have already started gathering at Gangasagar. People from various parts of the country are attending the fair, and many ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sealdah div to suspend train run in Dum Dum-Dankuni route from 23 Jan

    Commuters availing local trains in Dum Dum-Dankuni route, might have to tweak their transport options next week. The Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway has decided to suspend trains movements in Dum Dum-Dankuni stretch from early hours of 23-26 ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Makeover for Namkhana & Kakdwip stations

    With the country’s second largest congregation kicking off, two transit points leading to the Gangasagar venue, including Namkhana and Kakdwip have got a makeover by Sealdah division.Kakdwip and Namkhana stations serve as part of the elaborate arrangements made by ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Security enhanced for Trinamool leaders in wake of murder of party councillor

    Security arrangements for a number of Trinamool Congress leaders in two districts of West Bengal have been enhanced in the wake of the brutal murder of a party councillor, Dulal Sarkar a.k.a. Babla, in Malda district on January 2.The ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Trinamool leader murder: Mobile phone location of accused ‘frequently changing’, say officials

    The tower locations of two persons involved in the murder of Dulal Sarkar alias Babla, the Trinamool Congress councillor from English Bazar municipality in Malda district, on January 2, who are still absconding, are frequently changing, which is making ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    Bengal cops to identify Bangladeshi infiltrators making foreign trips with fake Indian passports

    The investigating officials of Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police probing the rackets engaged in arranging fake Indian passports for illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators crossing over to the state, are conducting parallel probes to track such illegal infiltrators who are ...

    14 January 2025 The Statesman
    NDRF deploys five specialised teams for Gangasagar Mela

    In a significant move to ensure the safety and well-being of lakhs of pilgrims attending the iconic Gangasagar Mela, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed five specialized search and rescue teams. The teams, drawn from the 2nd ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Gangasagar Mela 2025 to be a grand pilgrimage with unmatched security

    The South 24 Parganas district administration expects around 50 lakh devotees to attend this year’s Gangasagar Mela. The fair officially commenced on Friday. The residents of Sagar Island are ready to welcome the pilgrims. Traders have already set up ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    India’s sixth and eastern india’s first astronomical observatory inaugurated at Garpanchkot Hills in Purulia

    The first astronomical observatory in Eastern India has been inaugurated in Garpanchkot Hills in Purulia district by the Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. Vishvajit Sahay, Additional Secretary of the Union Science and Technology Department, Professor of ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Midnapore: Left & BJP protest over substandard saline issue

    The controversy over the use of substandard saline at Midnapore Medical College has sparked widespread protests by political organisations, with both the Left and BJP intensifying their agitation against the state government and health authorities. Allegations of corruption and ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Palamau tiger enters Bengal

    The fugitive Palamau tiger has finally sneaked into the Bengal forests, crossing the Subarnarekha River in the early hours of today, in a similar manner to tigress Zeenat – an escapee from Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha – who intruded ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 13, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The much-awaited results of the Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery for January 13, 2025, are out! Known for its rapid rounds and thrilling gameplay, this lottery continues to captivate players across Kolkata.With its unique blend of luck and prediction, Kolkata ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Police action against SI over alleged misconduct

    The Jalpaiguri Police have initiated departmental proceedings against sub-inspector Subarata Goon, posted at Rajganj police station, following serious allegations of misconduct. Late on Friday night, a woman from Siliguri, filed a complaint with the women police station in Siliguri. ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    City police probe state-based NRIs abroad with fake passports

    The Kolkata Police have intensified efforts to track the current status of non-resident Indians (NRIs) with permanent addresses in West Bengal, suspected of working abroad using fake Indian passports. According to sources, the city police have sent official communications ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    RSS chief Bhagwat to arrive in Bengal on a 10-day visit

    Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to visit Bengal on an extended tour amidst the ongoing tension over the persecution of the Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and the other issues like infiltration and arrest of militants ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Gallery on climate change opens in Science City

    The gallery underscores the government’s commitment to raising awareness on climate change and promoting sustainable practices.Today, a state-of-the-art gallery on climate change titled ‘On the Edge?’ was inaugurated by Union minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sree Balaji launches Bon Bungalow Dooars

    In a significant milestone for the real estate sector in Bengal, Sree Balaji has unveiled its latest venture, Bon Bungalow Dooars, a luxurious project that promises to redefine the concept of vacation homes in the pristine landscapes of the ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    AI adda on driving digital innovation

    CIO Association, a non-profit association of CIOs across India celebrated the 6th anniversary of the Kolkata Chapter today with AI Adda 2025, which was attended by 150+ CIOs from various parts of the country.AI Adda 2025 was inaugurated by ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Woman dies, 4 critical after alleged use of expired IV fluid

    A 30-year-old woman died and four others are in critical condition after undergoing cesarean deliveries at Midnapore Medical College and Hospital (MMCH), allegedly due to the administration of expired intravenous (IV) fluids.The tragic incident has led to widespread outrage, ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Villagers erect fencing along Indo-Bangladesh border amid rising tensions

    Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh and a surge in anti-India sentiments, a significant development has emerged along the Indo-Bangladesh border stretching from Malda to Cooch Behar in North Bengal.Facing challenges in guarding the porous border, the Border Security Force ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Father, 4 daughters arrested for infiltration

    A father and his four daughters were caught on Saturday attempting to return to Bangladesh through illegal routes. The daughters had been living in India with fake Indian identity cards.However, their plan failed as they were arrested by the ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    State medical council writes to Royal College of London to verify Dr Sen’s FRCS certificat

    West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) has written to the Royal College of London (RCL) seeking to verify the Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) certificate of Dr Santanu Sen, suspended Trinamul Congress leader and former MP of Rajya ...

    13 January 2025 The Statesman
    Bengal: CPI-M’s student wing to stage protest on Jan 27 over closed state-run schools

    Student’s Federation of India (SFI), the students’ wing of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), on Saturday decided to stage a massive demonstration on January 27 to protest against the deteriorating school education standards in West Bengal as highlighted ...

    12 January 2025 The Statesman
    City police with Bihar cops unearth arms-making units in Madhubani

    In a joint operation by a special task force (STF) of both Bihar Police (BP) and Kolkata Police (KP), two arms-manufacturing units have been spotted inside an auto-parts outlet and a house respectively at Khutauna in Madhubani district in ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    5 TMC leaders from Burdwan given armed security

    Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has provided armed security to three Trinamul Congress leaders, who are residing in West Burdwan district and two leaders of East Burdwan by East Burdwan district police fearing threat to their lives.These leaders in ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    ER enhances security with advance video surveillance

    The Eastern Railway has implemented a state-of-the-art video surveillance system (VSS) project to bolster security, safety, and surveillance across its network.The project includes CCTV cameras, video analysis, facial recognition systems (FRS) and data monitoring tools to ensure the safety ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Bus climbs into pavement, kills 1

    One person was killed and several were wounded after a Howrah-bound minibus mounted a pavement on Mahatma Gandhi Road allegedly breaking through railings in the wee hours today.According to police, a minibus packed with passengers, heading towards Howrah was ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Anirban Dasgupta new director in-charge of IISCO, DSP

    Anirban Dasgupta, director in charge of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has been appointed as the new director of IISCO Steel Plant and Durgapur Steel Plant of Sail in West Bengal.He replaces Brijendra Pratap Singh, who has joined as the ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Fresh Royal Bengal Tiger pug marks leads to fear at Maipith

    Fresh tiger paw prints were once again found on the riverbanks near the locality of Maipith in South 24 Parganas on Friday morning.Locals are scared to see fresh tiger footprints. The Royal Bengal Tiger from the Sundarbans seems to ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Villagers oppose proposed canal excavation in Daspur

    Tension is escalating in Daspur of West Midnapore as villagers have come together to oppose the state government’s plan to excavate a six-kilometer canal connecting the Chandreshwar Canal in Baikunthapur to the Shilabati river in Suratpur. The project, part ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    TMC suspends ex-MP Shantanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul from party

    Trinamul Congress has suspended two leaders today for their anti-party activities.The leaders are Dr Shantanu Sen and Arabul Islam. Dr Sen said he did not receive any suspension notice from the party.AdvertisementDr Sen was a councillor of Kolkata Municipal ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Bratya Basu hails Mamata’s developmental activities in north Bengal

    Education minister Bratya Basu today lauded chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her unparalleled contributions to the development of north Bengal, asserting that no other chief minister in the state has achieved as much since Independence.Highlighting the chief minister’s dedication, ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    TMC leader murder: Weapons used in crime recovered

    The West Bengal police investigating the murder of Trinamul Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar, also known as Babla, have recovered the firearms used in the crime.Sarkar, who represented Ward 22 of the English Bazar Municipality in Malda district, was killed ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    ‘Gangasagar tougher to reach than Mahakumbh’

    Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said reaching the Gangasagar Mela is tougher than getting to the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj as one has to cross a river to reach the venue. She inaugurated the Gangasagar Mela at Babughat in the city ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 10, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has announced its results for January 10, 2025. This fast-paced lottery game has gained significant popularity due to its quick outcomes and simple process.Similar to the betting game Maatka, Kolkata FF is based on ...

    11 January 2025 The Statesman
    Elaborate arrangements made for Gangasagar Mela

    State transport minister Snehasis Chakraborty while answering to the Media said the central government has always deprived the state. Nearly a crore of devotees visit Gangasagar Mela every year. The number of the devotees are increasing, yet the demand ...

    10 January 2025 The Statesman
    7-year-old swallows coin, gets relief at Sebaashray camp

    A medical emergency was averted when a 7-year-old child, who had swallowed a coin while playing, received timely medical intervention through TMC national general secretary & Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Sebaashray initiative.The camp, located in Basuldanga, provided crucial ...

    10 January 2025 The Statesman
    Civil society demand safety for women

    Nagorik Chetona, a civil society collective representing diverse backgrounds released an open letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee demanding safety and dignity of all women and trans-queer persons in Bengal. They announced the move though a press meet on ...

    10 January 2025 The Statesman
    ZSI scientists discover new species of pangolins

    In a significant advancement in pangolin research, scientists of zoological survey of India have identified a new species, the Indo-Burmese pangolin.The discovery sheds light on the evolutionary diversity of pangolins. It has been revealed that this species diverged from ...

    10 January 2025 The Statesman
    Police foil robbery bid, arrests five in Durgapur

    The Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) foiled a dacoity bid and arrested five criminals with firearms and ammunition from Coke Oven police station area last night.Acting on a specific tip-off, the police foiled a dacoity attempt and has arrested ...

    10 January 2025 The Statesman
    Central minister Nityanand Rai reviews Indo-Nepal border security

    Minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai, recently visited key Indo-Nepal border areas under the jurisdiction of the 41st Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), including Panitanki and Gaurasingh Basti, which fall under the Siliguri Frontier.During his ...

    10 January 2025 The Statesman
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