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  • City bus operators rejoice after court ruling

    Bus operators in the city are heaving a sigh of relief after the Calcutta High Court directed the state to reconsider the age limit for phasing out of private and minibuses.The bus operators have welcomed the Calcutta High Court ...

    6 November 2024 The Statesman
    Boosting cross-border tourism

    The Bengal Travel Mart (BTM), which began in Siliguri in 2016 with the support of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, will hold its 8th edition from December 17-19. The event is organised by the Eastern Himalaya Travel & Tour Operators ...

    6 November 2024 The Statesman
    Football clubs endorse candidate; Suvendu writes to Union minister

    In a significant political development ahead of the Naihati Assembly by-election, Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, has raised serious concerns over what he termed as “unprecedented and unethical” political endorsements by high-ranking officials of prominent football clubs and ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Departmental probe against OC of Kirnahar PS after complaint

    Departmental investigations began against an officer in-charge of Kirnahar police station by Birbhum district police after a recent complaint.Earlier, the chief minister’s office (CMO) has directed a departmental probe against the officer in-charge of Kirnahar police station of Birbhum, ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Darjeeling tea growers write to Union minister on Nepal tea imports

    Facing growing competition from Nepal tea in the Indian market, the Darjeeling Tea Association (DTA) has raised concerns over unchecked imports, alleging that teas from Nepal are entering India without the mandatory Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Dacoits planning robbery nabbed

    Four members of a robbery gang that looted a house at gunpoint in the Mejia area a few days back were intercepted at Bankura last night when they were preparing for another operation in Kali Puja night.At Shyampur village ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Birbhum murder: Six arrested

    Six persons have been arrested by Birbhum Police in connection with the murder of Trinamul Congress gram panchayat member of Kankalitala gram panchayat Samir Thandar, however the motive behind the murder is still not clear.Samir Thandar has called ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    RG Kar tragedy: Trial to commence at special court from 11 Nov

    The trial into the ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of R G Kar Medical College & Hospital in August this year will commence from 11 November at a special court in the West Bengal capital, ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    KMC launches Ganga awareness drive

    The Kolkata Municipal Corporation launched an awareness drive to keep the Ganges clean. Mayor Firhad Hakim today kicked off the Ganga Utsav drive urging citizens to keep the river clean.For the last few days, the mayor has been holding ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Jhargram archery academy students excel at school games

    The Bengal Archery Academy in Jhargram has bagged 18 medals at the 68th State School Games 2024.Aroop Biswas, state sports minister congratulated the players and assured every possible cooperation. The students of the academy have bagged 4 gold, 8 ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Agenda for the winter session yet to be decided: Assembly Speaker

    The upcoming winter session in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly is likely to start from 25 November.There are several important issues which may be discussed. The brutal rape and murder of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at R G ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    SBI lends helping hand for a just cause

    State Bank of India MD Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh, CGM, Kolkata circle Satyendra Kumar Singh, network GMs Sanatan Mishra and Nand Kishor Singh and GM, SBIL Rajeev Ratna Srivastava along with other senior functionaries of the Bank extended on ...

    5 November 2024 The Statesman
    Tension grips West Burdwan after sharecropper’s murder

    Tensions have escalated in the Kanchanpur area under Kanksha Police Station, West Burdwan District, following the discovery of the body of a 46-year-old sharecropper, Chandrasekhar Mondal. Locals reported that Mondal, a resident of Malandighi, had been missing since Saturday ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Women cops offer phonta, helmets to offender bikers

    In a twist to the traditional Bhai Phonta celebrations, some “brothers” found themselves on the receiving end on Sunday. At a busy road crossing, women traffic police officers were seen offering phonta (ritualistic tilak) to male motorcyclists who were ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Housewife killed in Asansol, husband absconding

    A housewife, Arpita Ghosh (18) died in the Durga Mandir area on Tagore Road in Ushagram, within Asansol South Police Station limits, with her husband being accused of having murdered her over dowry issues. The victim’s husband fled after ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Indian Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0

    Indian Railways is advancing towards the successful implementation of Kavach 4.0, an indigenous advanced safety system designed to enhance train operations across its network. A railway official announced this today. Kavach 4.0 is a cuttingedge, technology-driven solution developed by ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Trader arrested from Durgapur in Nagaland cheating case

    Nagaland Police arrested a trader, Jishu Prasad from Durgapur in West Burdwan district, in connection with a cheating case involving several lakhs of rupees for supplying TMT bars yesterday. He was produced before the Durgapur Sub Divisional Court and ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Skyrocketing vegetable prices disrupt Bhai Phonta celebrations

    On the day of Bhai Phonta, vegetable and fruit prices soared. The high prices of vegetables, fish, chicken, and mutton in city markets have put a strain on the common man. Members of the prices monitoring task force set ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Chief minister celebrates Bhai Phonta

    Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated Bhai Phonta, signifying the deep bonds between brothers and sisters, at her Kalighat residence today, with Trinamul Congress leaders and others, including former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee, turning up for the ceremony. Mr Chatterjee, ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    KMC plans to change the name of its town planning and development department

    The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to revert to the original name of its Town Planning and Development Department. A proposal to this effect was approved at the monthly KMC House meeting last week. Originally established as the ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    A family’s dedication to blood donation

    They are all ‘known negatives’, but in the most postive of ways. A family residing near the closed Jessop Refractory in Karangapara has been a beacon of hope for many, especially during Bhai Phonta, the Bengali festival celebrating the ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Bhai Dooj in Sonagachi: Celebration of love and resilience among sex workers

    In Kolkata’s bustling red-light district of Sonagachi, the festival of Bhai Dooj took on a unique and heartfelt significance this year as sex workers came together to celebrate the cherished bond between siblings.Organized by the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, ...

    4 November 2024 The Statesman
    Villagers protest over rape-murder of 5-year-old

    Hundreds of villagers, primarily women, blocked the road connecting Falakata in Alipurduar district today to protest the alleged rape and murder of a five-year-old girl.Following the incident, a 40-year-old suspect, Mona Roy, was lynched by an angry mob. The ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Asansol DRM inspection

    Chetna Nand Singh, divisional railway manager (DRM) of Asansol division, Eastern Railway, conducted a detailed inspection at Durgapur Goods Shed today. The inspection is aimed to assess the efficiency of goods handling and to identify areas for further improvement ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Body of 35-year-old woman recovered from city flat

    Half-naked body a 35-year-old woman was recovered from a flat of her live-in partner at Garpha in the southern part of the city on Saturday.Police have registered a case of unnatural death and detained his live-in partner for interrogation. ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Jute commissioner inaugurates showroom in city

    Massive diversification has taken place in jute products and the golden fibre has travelled a long journey from sacks to sophistication, said Moloy Chandan Chakraborty, jute commissioner, ministry of textiles, who inaugurated a showroom this afternoon.The showroom called Sonali ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Confectionary from Rishra comes up with new sweets on Bhai Phonta

    The 175 years old confectionery unit at Rishra has earned a reputation not only within the country but also abroad.Felu Modak confectioner is now being run by its fifth-generation owners.Owner Amitava Dey said, “This Bhai Phonta, we have come ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Husband kills wife then commits suicide

    A husband is reported to have murdered his wife in Suryapur, Debpukur, located in Barrackpore, North 24-Parganas this morning, before taking his own life.It is suspected that the incident was a result of a prolonged marital discord.The husband, Kamal ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Adhikari appeals to ‘mothers’ for support BJP in Madarihat

    In a bid to retain the Madarihat Assembly seat in the upcoming bypoll, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari urged women to support his campaign during an election rally in Madarihat today.Addressing the crowd, Mr Adhikari said, “I appeal to ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Kali idol jewellery robbed

    Gold and silver jewellery of Kali idol was stolen from a temple after the pujas that ended wee hours of Friday at a village in Ausgram, East Burdwan. At Deasa village near Guskara town, Kali Puja at an old ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    Govt launches online central referral system at 5 govt hospitals

    In a bid to streamline the admission procedures of patients seeking berths in state healthcare facilities, the health department headed by the chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched online central referral system in five government medical colleges – ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    BJP’s outreach move ahead of Madarihat bypolls

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a ‘public outreach’ campaign in the Madarihat Assembly segment, as it seeks to retain the seat in an upcoming by-election.Under the leadership of Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, BJP leaders have ...

    3 November 2024 The Statesman
    BJP threatens police station siege at Andal

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gheraoed the Andal police station, which is under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) and submitted a memorandum seeking action and protection of the workers allegedly attacked by the opposition party in recent times.BJP ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    Will talk to Mamata on expanding core committee: Anubrata

    Anubrata Mondal, former district president of Trinamul Congress in Birbhum said that he will give a proposal to party chief Mamata Banerjee to expand the core committee and include leaders from all blocks of the district.Talking to the Media, ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    ICC mourns Bibek Debroy’s death

    “Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) deeply mourns the passing away of Shri Bibek Debroy, noted Indian Economist today. He had immensely contributed in his roles as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    High-intensity sound crackers mark Diwali night in Hooghly

    Alarmed by the indiscriminate use of high-intensity sound crackers and playing of DJ sound boxes during the Durga Puja immersion, Baji O DJ Box Birodhi Manch put up a strong protest against the use of DJ boxes during the ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    Safety protocols followed by loco pilot: Railways

    It has been erroneously printed and published in today’s newspaper regarding a situation in a line between Gurap and Jaugram yesterday. Instead, it should have been that the automatic signaling system of the railways had halted the trains.“On October ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    TMC Bijoya Sammelani binds common people

    Trinamul Congress through the Bijoya Sammelani programmes quietly but very successfully completed its drive to build contacts with people.The Bijoya Sammelani programmes are being held across the state at all the 294 Assembly constituencies. Local leaders, along with senior ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    One injured after neighbours clash

    Neighbours clashed with each other over drying clothes in front of the houses at Sitalpur under Kulti police station area and two rounds were fired from a revolver with one person being injured.Sanjib Sharma started beating his neighbour Kalicharan ...

    2 November 2024 The Statesman
    Police probe death of a man in Jorabagan

    Mystery shrouds over the death of an elderly person at Jorabagan, whose blood-stained body was recovered from his room on Thursday. The deceased had been identified as Abhijit Banerjee (58). A resident of Jorabagan Lane, the deceased was an ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Kazi Nazrul’s association with 2 Kali Pujas in Durgapur

    Two centuries-old Kali Pujas in Durgapur still bear memories of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, where he’d taken active part in pujas in one and on the other, performed Leto song, a self-composed Shyama Sangeet and melody on a ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Mamata Banerjee, city temples celebrate Kali Puja

    Kali Puja was observed in the city with usual enthusiasm with thousands of devotees gathering at the Dakshineshwar temple, Kalighat and Belur Math.The Kali Puja at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence entered the 47th year. It was started by ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Around 1,500 private, minibuses to go off roads

    Commuters and office goers, depending on private and minibuses, might have to explore other options of conveyance for their daily commute. Around 1,500 private buses, aged more than 15 years, are likely to go off the city roads following ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Deaf-mute woman raped in Kultali, one arrested

    A mute and deaf woman was allegedly raped by a neighbour at an abandoned house in Kultali in South 24-Parganas. There are also allegations against a local panchayat member for threatening the survivor’s family. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Tea growers urge ministers, MP for extension of tea plucking season

    The Jalpaiguri District Small Tea Growers’ Association (JDSTGA) has escalated its appeal to the state government, requesting that two state ministers and Jalpaiguri’s Member of Parliament urge the Tea Board of India (TBI) to reconsider its decision on tea ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    ECI hikes central forces’ coverage to state for bypolls

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to increase the number of central forces for by-elections in six Assembly constituencies – Medinipur, Naihati, Haroa, Taldangra, Setai and Matharihat in five districts including East Midnapore, North 24 Parganas, Bankura, ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Railways’ special arrangements at Naihati, Barasat stations

    The Sealdah division of Eastern Railway has implemented various crowd management measures during Kali Puja to ensure safe and smooth celebrations. To handle the festive travel demand, apart from running Festival Special mail/express trains, the division has made extensive ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Court directs Darjeeling-based filmmaker to repay Rs 3 crore

    A court in Mumbai has directed Shenpenn Khymsar, a Darjeeling-based filmmaker, to repay more than Rs 3 crore that he had allegedly borrowed from a person in Portugal for making a film.Mr Khymsar had made a bilingual (Hindi and ...

    1 November 2024 The Statesman
    Turmoil at police station after arrest of TMC supporter

    One Trinamul Congress leader allegedly beat up policemen inside Canning police station and forcibly tried to get his party worker released from the lockup on Tuesday.The Opposition has been quick to blame the Trinamul Congress government for deteriorating law ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    Animal lovers urge compassion on strays during Diwali

    North Kolkata Kennel Club has requested people not to throw crackers on stray animals.Rana Ganguly, a well-known pet lover in the city said it is most unfortunate that some people have a tendency to throw firecrackers at stray dogs. ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    Govt stress on crop insurance cover, verification of Banglar Bari list

    The state government today ordered district officials and officers of the panchayat department for a fresh survey and proper verification of the names before enlisting them as the recipients of houses under the government’s Banglar Bari scheme to avert ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    US- India trade partnership to reach $ 500 billion by 2030: US Consul General

    By the end of this decade, the objective of the United States Government is to raise 500 billion dollars of trade between US and India from the current 200 billion dollars. This ambition is to generate millions of jobs ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    WBJDF doctors march to CBI office, WBJDA protest rally at Sealdah

    Agitating junior doctors, who had been holding protest movements for the past 80 days demanding justice, on Wednesday evening marched to the CBI office at CGO Complex in Salt Lake urging the central investigating agency for proper and speedy ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    1 dead, several hurt at chemical factory fire

    A massive fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in a chemical factory in Madhyamgram, North 24-Parganas. One worker died while several others were injured in the devastating blaze. Reports suggest that a few individuals are still trapped inside.Multiple fire ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    ER’s extra ticketing counters to clear festive rush

    Preparing for Diwali and Chhath Puja festival rush, the Eastern Railway has ramped up ticketing facilities and announced to keep open all the unreserved ticket counters (UTS) round-the-clock at Howrah station.The division is operating two additional UTS counters at ...

    31 October 2024 The Statesman
    200+ CPM, BJP supporters join TMC

    Barely few days before the upcoming Taldangra Assembly bypolls in Bankura district, about two hundred CPM and BJP supporters joined the Trinamul Congress today.In presence of Bankura MP Arup Chakraborty, 200-odd supporters of Simlapal area have joined the party ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Tight security ahead of 13 Nov bypoll in Midnapore

    With the Midnapore Assembly by-election on 13 November, district authorities have significantly ramped up security measures, aiming to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process. Sixteen companies of central forces, comprising personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) and ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Cyber frauds use woman’s account on rent, 3 held

    Certain youths hacked the bank account of a woman and then used it to park cash with transactions from Jharkhand and Bihar over a few months.The middle-aged woman lodged a complaint with the local police and the cops detained ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Chhath Puja: KMC to be on alert till 10 Nov

    With Chhath Puja round the corner, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is gearing up for the upcoming festival. Considering the forecast of rainfall from the weather office, the civic body is on ‘alert mode’ for an extended period till 10 ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    NIA to probe Saltora blast case

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe of Saltora blasts in Bankura district today. The state’s Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari has alleged long back that it was a grenade blast and the NIA should probe ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Scissors at OT breaks before use on a patient

    It was a narrow escape for both the pregnant woman and her expecting baby at SSKM Hospital, eastern India’s premier government teaching hospital cum post graduate medical research institute, on Monday considering their safety and security.A doctor, while preparing ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Naihati candidate’s efforts save 3-yr-old’s life

    In the winter of 2021, baby Adrit Pal lay in the crib, while his parents faced a tough situation. Their only child, just 3 months old, was diagnosed with a fatal hole in his heart.Adrit’s parents, Ruma Karmakar and ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Chief Minister urges for communal amity

    Chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged people to maintain communal peace and harmony as it is the tradition of Bengal.She inaugurated a slew of community Kali Puja in the city this evening.“It is our tradition to maintain communal peace and ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Congress alleges Uttarakhand Governor, BJP leaders violated poll code in Kedarnath

    In an unusual offensive, the Congress Party on Tuesday accused Uttarakhand Governor Lt General Gurmeet Singh of violating the election model code of conduct by interacting with priests, local voters, and praising the state government’s development efforts in the ...

    30 October 2024 The Statesman
    Flooded roads: Mother rushed to hospital on makeshift raft

    Heavy rains turned an already difficult journey into a critical emergency for Lakshmi Nayak, a new mother just 10 days postpartum. Recovering from a Caesarean section, Lakshmi developed sudden complications that required immediate hospital care. However, her village of ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    175-year-old Kali Puja at Serampore is big attraction for devotees

    Thousands of devotees are drawn towards the 175-year-old Serampore Ballavpur Soshan Kali Puja. Previously animal sacrifice held a special ritual for the puja but it has stopped now.According to legend, in 1850 a big soshan (burning ghat ) existed ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    RARI Gangtok generates awareness for ayurveda

    In a spirited move to raise awareness about ayurveda and its health benefits, the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) of the ministry of ayush, organised the “run for ayurveda” ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    ER Chhath special trains from Asansol to clear huge rush

    Aiming to cater to the growing demand during the festive season, the Eastern Railway has decided to run all general coach Chhath special trains from Asansol to Patna. This the first time that such special service is being run ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    Tea estate workers threaten indefinite hunger strike over dues

    Workers of the Longview Tea Estate, nestled in the foothills of Darjeeling, have announced plans to begin an indefinite hunger strike if their demands for a fair 20 per cent bonus and long-overdue provident fund payments remain unmet.Joining their ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    387 babies rescued before cyclone struck West Midnapore

    As cyclone Dana brought torrents of rain and flooding to West Midnapore, the district administration emerged as a beacon of hope for hundreds of pregnant women caught in the storm’s path. Demonstrating an impressive level of preparedness and empathy, ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    Junior doctors’ body writes to CS, demands probe into money raised by rival body

    Hardly couple of days after its formation on Saturday afternoon the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Association (WBJDA) on Monday wrote to the chief secretary (CS) Manoj Pant, health secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam and director of medical education (DME) demanding ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    RPF jawan rescues passenger from running train

    A railway commuter had a narrow escape at the Burdwan Junction railway station early this morning. The RPF jawan, Nibha Kumari rescued the passenger putting her life into risk.Nibha’s colleague constable Yogesh Kumar also joined hands in the rescue.Shailendra ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    Wildlife team rescues leopard atop a tree at Manabari tea plantation

    A dramatic rescue operation unfolded today as members of a wildlife squad worked tirelessly to bring a stranded leopard to safety after it had taken refuge atop a tree to escape the crowds.The incident occurred in the Manabari tea ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    BJP is no more with the junior doctors: Suvendu

    Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has said that the BJP is no longer with the agitation programme of the junior doctors, West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front.“Since day one, we have been agitating with the junior ...

    29 October 2024 The Statesman
    Ancient myths of Kaliganj’s Goddess Kali: Forgotten legends before Nawab Alivardi Khan’s reign

    The Kali Puja in Kaliganj, adjacent to Murshidabad district, was established as a fair and festival during the reign of Nawab Alivardi Khan of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. However, the myths surrounding this Puja predate Alivardi’s era. For over ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Birbhum’s Siuri set for major revamp under Amrit Bharat stations scheme

    Siuri Railway Station under the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway in Birbhum district is set for a major upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This initiative aims to improve passenger amenities and enhance the station’s overall infrastructure and ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Kolkata Metro installs guard rails at Kalighat station to prevent suicide bids on Blue Line

    In response to several recent suicide attempts on the city’s lifeline transport, the Kolkata Metro Railway has begun installing guardrails on the down platform of Kalighat Metro Station. The authorities aim to complete the installation of these guardrails by ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Kali Puja, performed by Sadhak Bama Kheyepa, continues to uphold tradition at Chinsurah

    The nearly two-century-old Satyamayi Kali Puja of Tamali Para in Chinsurah continues to be performed in its traditional way, as initiated by Sadhak Bama Kheyepa of Tarapith. According to the legend, Satyamayi Devi, a housewife from Tamali Para, had ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Amit Shah focuses on 2026, skips by-election discussion

    Union Home Minister and former BJP national president Amit Shah, during a visit to Kolkata, prioritised the party’s goal of achieving one crore members in West Bengal. His speech at the EZCC in Salt Lake primarily focused on the ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Harassment complaint lodged against CPM leader

    The CPM has decided to suspend fomer MLA Tanmoy Bhattacharya following allegations against him of harassing a woman journalist. This decision was announced by the party’s state secretary, Mohammad Salim, on Sunday evening. An official complaint has been filed ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Sikkim runs to honour soldiers’ valour and sacrifice

    The Sikkim Soldierathon, a hill marathon, took place in Gangtok today, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of India’s soldiers. Organised by Fitistan-Ek Fit Bharat in collaboration with the Eastern Command and Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, the event ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Two dead after electrocution in steel plant at Raniganj

    Two labourers were electrocuted to death while working at a private steel factory owned by the Jai Balaji Group in the Mongolpur industrial belt under the Raniganj Police Station area early this morning. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    Outrage erupts at Siliguri Hosp after death of 7-yr-old; family alleges negligence, misconduct

    An angry mob staged a protest at the entrance of Siliguri District Hospital today, following the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy. Family members and relatives of the child expressed their outrage, accusing a doctor of misbehaving and initially ...

    28 October 2024 The Statesman
    State set to reap benefit from DSP, IISCO expansion: Director

    The director in-charge of both Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) and IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) of Sail, Brijendra Pratap Singh has said that the expansion plans of these two mega steel plants of the state have already been approved and ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Conference stresses on research on computing

    The IEM-UEM group attained an orbital shift in research excellence through the collaborative global conference IEMCON (Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication) in collaboration with IEEE and the famous University of California, Berkeley, USA.The IEM-UEM ‘s flagship conference – ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Speculation over Shah’s meeting with RG Kar victim’s parents

    Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday night. It is being speculated that he may visit the house of R G Kar rape-murder victim PGT doctor at Sodepur.People from Sodepur are urging Amit ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    ‘Dana’ effect: 3 electrocuted, 1 trapped in drain

    Three people died of electrocution on the waterlogged streets of West Bengal in three different parts of the state since Friday night.The total number of cyclone Dana-related casualties in West Bengal is four since Friday, after the cyclone made ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Junior medics float new platform to counter WBJDF

    A section of junior medics on Saturday floated a new platform West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Association (WBJDA) to counter their West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF), a body formed by postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctors, house staff and interns of ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Fire at SP office in Purulia destroys documents

    A major fire broke out in the office of superintendent of police of Purulia, last night. Several fire tenders were pressed into action to douse the flames.The fire broke out between 8.30 and 9 pm yesterday, when the guards ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Two houses collapsed in Burdwan, Bankura

    A couple of old two-story residential buildings collapsed due to incessant rains due to cyclone Dana in Burdwan and Bankura towns this morning. At Shyambazar’s ward 20 of Burdwan town, a 140-year-old house collapsed. Burdwan Municipality, two months ago ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Cyclone ‘Dana’ plunders Midnapore, Jhargram

    Cyclone Dana has unleashed devastation across West Bengal, leaving the state’s agricultural economy reeling. The cyclone, which brought unrelenting rainfall and powerful winds, submerged thousands of hectares of Aman paddy fields in key agricultural districts, including West Midnapore, East ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Minakshi denies social media controversial post

    An FIR against the DYFI state secretary Minakshi Mukherjee was lodged at Chetla police station today allegedly over the circulation of a controversial social media post involving the mayor and state municipal affairs minister Firhad Hakim. Miss Mukherkee, however, ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate party’s membership drive in West Bengal

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in West Bengal late Saturday night, where he will be inaugurating the party’s ‘Sadasyata Abhiyan’ in the state.Shah was welcomed by BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar. Earlier, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul informed ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Darjeeling MP launches BJP campaign in Madarihat

    Following the directives of BJP’s West Bengal state president Sukanta Majumdar, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has begun his campaign to retain the Madarihat Assembly seat in the Alipurduar district.“Mr Bista has been tasked with pacifying a group of rebel ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    West Midnapore: 235 relief camps, 492 pregnant women moved to safety

    The effects of cyclone Dana’s landfall continued to linger over West Midnapore district today, with relentless heavy rains and gusty winds battering the area. State water resources development minister Dr Manas Bhuiyan visited multiple relief camps in the Dantan ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    City escapes cyclone fury but faces waterlogging

    Vast areas in the city were inundated following torrential rain which hit Kolkata this morning as a fallout of the cyclonic storm Dana which made a landfall between Bhitorkonika and Dhamra in Odisha early today.Chief minister Mamata Banerjee stayed ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Cyclone weakens to ‘deep depression’: Met

    Even as cyclone Dana wreaked havoc in the neighbouring districts but largely spared Kolkata, it did leave a trail with inundated roads, lanes and bylanes. Several pockets of the city registered rains as high as 163mm and 124mm within ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    City gets high tides twice, at 6.43am & 10.15 pm today: KMC

    Large parts of Kolkata were inundated today in the aftermath of cyclone Dana bringing torrential rain in the city that recorded 74.9 mm rainfall within a few hours today.As per the data received from Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Topsia, Kamdahari, ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Siliguri ASI suspended over alleged misconduct

    The Siliguri Metropolitan Police has suspended assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Tania Roy following allegations of negligence and misconduct. The action comes after a video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting a preliminary investigation, according to deputy commissioner ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
    Be alert to prevent crimes: Mamata to police

    Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today asked the police to spruce up intelligence to curb crime like murder and communal tension.Miss Banerjee today referred to the police role and the lack of it vis-a-vis the control of crime and unauthorised ...

    27 October 2024 The Statesman
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