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  • News from West Bengal | 12 May, 2025 | ২৯ বৈশাখ, ১৪৩২
  • Deucha Pachami coal mines project: Day after CM’s announcement bhoomi puja, work begins

    The Bhoomi Puja was undertaken today, a day after the announcement of starting of the Deucha-Pachami coal mines project in Birbhum district by chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) yesterday.She had announced that Rs 35,000 ...

    7 February 2025 The Statesman
    68 cases of excess luggage detected during drive

    A total of 68 cases of excess luggage were detected during an intensive checking drive at Sealdah regarding excess un-booked luggage.The detection came when ADRM Infra, Rajesh Kumar and DCM Sealdah, Sashi Ranjan Kumar, conducted a surprise checking drive ...

    7 February 2025 The Statesman
    9000 people visit Sebaashray camps on Wednesday

    Sebaashray camps in Metiabruz recorded the presence of over 9,000 people today.Thirty health camps have been opened in Metiabruz. So far 5, 47,970 people have visited the Sabaashray camps since its inception on 2 January.AdvertisementThe initiative has been taken ...

    7 February 2025 The Statesman
    ‘Didi’s Bengal’ receives investment proposals worth Rs 4.40 lakh cr across sectors

    West Bengal, which is often perceived to be cash-starved, has received investment proposals worth over Rs 4.40 lakh crore during the two-day business conclave this year, said a beaming Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday. There is no ...

    7 February 2025 The Statesman
    BGBS: CPM, BJP doubt investments in state

    The Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) has once again become a political battleground, with the opposition CPM and BJP ridiculing the state government over its claims of attracting investment.Senior CPM leader and central committee member Sujan Chakraborty termed the ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Women raise voice against inequality and violence

    Today, over 200 individuals from various organisations and communities came together to rise against violence and discrimination, and to demand diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. The event was part of the global One Billion Rising Movement, which seeks ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Kanyashree University hosts meet on legal awareness

    Kanyashree University’s department of law organised a legal awareness programme today, at the university’s academic campus seminar hall. The event focused on women’s empowerment and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members across various departments.The programme featured research ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Fire at Kolkata airport

    A fire broke out near the conveyor belt of Kolkata Airport on Wednesday. However, no casualties have been reported. The fire comes just as Kolkata is set to host the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), which began today.According to ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Judge’s bodyguard found dead in city court

    Panic spread after a bullet-ridden body of a judge’s bodyguard was discovered within the premises of the City Sessions Court, located behind the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday morning.According to sources, the body was found around 7 a.m. on ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Sittong Tourism Festival: Blend of culture, adventure & tradition

    The 2nd Darjeeling Ecotourism and Cultural Festival will be held at Ahal Ground, Sittong III, Kurseong, under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) from 7-9 February.Organised by the Sittong-III Homestay Owners’ Welfare Society, the festival aims to promote rural tourism, ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    CISF jawan found hanging at city airport

    Body of a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan was found hanging inside the international cargo barracks of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport on Wednesday morning.The NSCBI police station has started probing the incident. The deceased has ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Armed Bangladeshi miscreants attack BSF in S Dinajpur

    Tension escalated along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Malikpur, South Dinajpur, as Bangladeshi miscreants launched yet another attack on BSF personnel in the early hours of Wednesday.Armed with sharp weapons, sticks, and wire cutters, the miscreants illegally crossed the International ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Kalimpong DM hails Kalimpong entrepreneurs at BGBS

    Two entrepreneurs from Kalimpong have made their mark at the Bengal Global Business Summit, which began today in Kolkata.The participation of Nitesh Sharma, a drone and power electronics manufacturer, and Gideon Lepcha, an AI and technology entrepreneur, has brought ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    Jharkhand CM praises investor-friendly Bengal

    Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, one of the special invitees at the 8th BGBS, showered praises on Bengal and also on chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the host. He said: “Under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, West ...

    6 February 2025 The Statesman
    BJP MP Soumitra Khan red flags drug menace in Bengal

    Senior BJP leader and member of parliament from West Bengal Soumitra Khan, has raised serious concerns over the alleged “growing drug menace” in the state.Addressing a Press conference in Delhi on Tuesday, Khan claimed that drug addiction is spreading ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Tech students develop 3D printed Saraswati idol

    A 3D printed Saraswati idol, using the expertise of the computer-aided design software has been created by the National Institute of Technology, a deemed tech-varsity here, which, the authorities claimed, was the first ever initiative in the world.“It’s an ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Army’s Trishakti Corps demonstrates combat readiness

    The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps successfully conducted a live fire exercise, demonstrating its battle readiness, rapid deployment, and precision strike capabilities in high-altitude warfare. The exercise was specifically designed to test the corps’ operational effectiveness in the challenging mountainous ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Rare cat species spotted in trap cameras at Purulia forests

    For the first time in West Bengal, forest department trap cameras have spotted a rare species of rusty spotted cat at Kotshila forests in Purulia district.Forest officials claim that there must be more than one rusty spotted cat in ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Man holds blood donation camp during Saraswati Puja

    On Saraswati Puja, Ranjit Dey, the present generation of Deybari zamindar family of Serampore came forward to share concern with thalassemia-affected children.Mr Dey organised Saraswati Puja at his residence and also held a blood donation camp to send out ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Police probes case of 12-yr-old girl’s suspected kidnapping

    A Class VII girl, who was visiting her school friend’s place during Saraswati Puja on Monday was allegedly kidnapped. The police have interrogated her classmate and two senior boys in connection with the incident.Twelve-year-old Avora Bhattacharya, daughter of Swastika ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Home ministry replies to Abhishek’s question on communalism

    The Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had asked the minister of home affairs some pertinent questions regarding measures to curb communalism. He asked if the Centre has implemented any concrete measures to enforce ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Abhishek visits Sebaashray camp in Metiabruz

    Trinamul Congress MP from Diamond Harbour today visited a Sebaashray camp in Metiabruz this morning.The camp was held at field 4 of Navabrata Seva Samity. He was greeted by the local Trinamul Congress leaders. Those who were present at ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    Mamata may give ‘guidelines’ for party MLAs on 10 February

    Trinamul Congress chairperson and chief minister Mamata Banerjee may fix strict “conduct guidelines” for the maverick party MLAs at a crucial meeting on the state Assembly premises on 10 February, party sources said.“The meeting at the West Bengal Assembly ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    RG Kar financial scam: Sandip Ghosh, 4 others seek exemption

    The five accused in the multi-crore financial irregularities case at state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, including the former principal of the institute Sandip Ghosh, on Tuesday, sought exemption from the case.Besides Ghosh, four others ...

    5 February 2025 The Statesman
    TMC, Congress call to resist Bhagwat’s Hindutva push

    As Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat prepares for a 10-day long visit to West Bengal, political storm have escalated, with the Trinamul Congress (TMC) and the Congress strongly opposing what they call the RSS and BJP’s “saffronisation” ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    Sebaashray completes a month, benefits 5.5L people

    Since its launch on 2 January, Sebaashray has redefined healthcare accessibility in Diamond Harbour, touching the lives of around 5.50 lakh people in just a month. The initiative, spearheaded by Trinamul Congress national general secretary & Diamond Harbour MP ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    Dense fog disrupts flights again at airport, hardship for passengers

    Dense fog today enveloped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata, causing significant disruptions in flight operations.Like yesterday, passengers of Kolkata Airport on Monday suffered due flight disruption following fog. The low visibility procedures (LVP) were implemented ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    Bagha Jatin tilted building: Engineer arrested from Haryana

    In another major development, police have arrested the head of the engineering firm responsible for stabilising the dangerously tilting apartment complex in Bagha Jatin. The accused, identified as Abhishek Nagra, was apprehended on Monday morning from Haryana by officers ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    West Bengal allocated Rs 13,955 crore under railway budget

    Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed that an allocation of Rs 13,955 crore has been provided for West Bengal under Railway Budget 2025. Addressing a web conference on the Railway Budget 2025 today, the minister highlighted that ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    Manual scavenging deaths: KMC contractor arrested

    A contractor was arrested last night for the tragic incident on the outskirts of Kolkata, in which three workers lost their lives while cleaning a manhole at the Bantala Leather Complex. The police have arrested contractor Alimuddin Sheikh, who ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    Swamiji’s book banned by British govt sees the light of day

    Swami Vivekananda – The Socialist, which was banned by the British government has been reprinted almost after a century.The author of the book is none other than Bhupendranath Dutta, Swamiji’s younger brother.AdvertisementAnustup has brought out both the original book ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    Constitution as theme

    Ballygunge Science College celebrated Saraswati Puja at its campus like previous years on Sunday and Monday. The theme of puja this year was, Constitution and the Preamble. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had congratulated the students and wished them all ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    SBI lodges FIR for fraud worth 1 cr plus

    The State Bank of India has lodged a FIR at Faridpur police station under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) alleging that some people have cheated by taking a personal loan of Rs 1.3crore plus from its branch by submitting ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    SBIHM organises bakery festival

    Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management (SBIHM) has been recognized by AICTE, NCHMCT (Government of India), and MAKAUT (Government of West Bengal). For 26 years, SBIHM has been shaping the future of the hospitality and healthcare industry. SBIHM recently ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    TMC MP raises issue of labour deaths in Parliament

    Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee today took up the topic of labour deaths in the country at the Parliament: He asked to the minister of Labour And Employment three questions: whether the Government ...

    4 February 2025 The Statesman
    TMC MLA Sabitri Mitra escapes ‘attack’

    Trinamul Congress MLA Sabitri Mitra had a narrow escape late on Saturday night when an unidentified vehicle rammed into her car twice while she was returning home from Manikchak. Her driver’s quick reflexes helped avert a major mishap. Recounting ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    BSF stops illegal construction on Bangladesh side

    The Border Security Force (BSF) today halted unauthorised construction within 150 yards of the zero line on the Bangladesh side of the Indo-Bangladesh border. A BSF Kishanganj sector patrol team spotted Bangladeshi nationals carrying out fortification work along the ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Rare birds spotted during migratory bird census in West Burdwan

    For the first time in South Bengal, two rare birds—a Common Merganser from North America and a West Himalayan Bush Warbler— have been spotted during this year’s migratory bird census in West Burdwan district. This announcement was made by ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Three workers die while cleaning pipeline at Kolkata Leather Complex

    Three sanitation workers employed by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) died in an accident at the Kolkata Leather Complex in Bantala early on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Plot No. 452 of the industrial area. The deceased ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Dense fog disrupts flight operations at NSCBI Airport

    Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport were disrupted early this morning due to dense fog, prompting authorities to implement Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) at 5.40 a.m. The reduced visibility affected both arrivals and departures, with ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Huge quantity of ganja seized on Jharkhand border

    The Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate intercepted an inter-state drugs consignment in the Dishergarh area, at the Purulia–West Burdwan–Jharkhand border. Approximately two quintals of ganja were seized, and five people were arrested. A vehicle and a pick-up van were also ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Trinamul MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed passes away at 70

    A veteran Trinamul Congress leader and MLA from Nadia’s Kaliganj constituency, Nasiruddin Ahmed, has passed away at the age of 70. On Saturday night, after experiencing sudden health complications, he was rushed to Palashi Hospital, where he took his ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Serampore Girls’ High School celebrates Golden Jubilee of Satyajit Ray’s Sonar Kella with Saraswati Puja theme

    Sonar Kella, one of Satyajit Ray’s most beloved children’s films, continues to captivate audiences of all ages. To mark the film’s golden jubilee, the students of Serampore Girls’ High School have chosen it as the theme for their Saraswati ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Budget meaningless for middle-class: Adhir

    The Union Budget 2025 has sparked a political storm in West Bengal, with the state BJP hailing it as “pro-people” while the opposition Left and Congress have strongly criticised it, calling it “anti-poor” and a tool for electoral gains ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Sebaashray camps start at Metiabruz

    Sebaashray camps started at Metiabruz from today with 5.25 lakh people registering themselves since the inception of the initiative on 2 January.The initiative started by Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamul Congress MP from Diamond Harbour and party’s national general secretary is ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    WBPCB fine on oil major for polluting water source

    State’s pollution control authorities have slapped Rs 10 lakh fine as bank guarantee against a multinational oil & natural gas giant operating here for 20 years for causing extensive contamination of the Kunur rivulet, the prime source of irrigation ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Fire at Esplanade eatery stall disrupts traffic

    A massive fire broke out in a food stall at Esplanade this morning, causing major traffic disruption in the area.Thick black smoke engulfed the surroundings as the flames raged through the eatery, located next to a popular biryani shop ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Private buses flout routes in Sector V

    Some private buses in Sector V are deliberately flouting the routes causing great inconvenience to passengers.This has happened at a time when chief minister Mamata Banerjee has said over and again to ensure that passengers are not harassed by ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Union Budget: A mixed bag of hopes and concerns

    The Union Budget 2025-26 has sparked a wide spectrum of reactions, ranging from optimism over economic growth initiatives to deep concerns about neglected sectors.While industry leaders welcomed fiscal prudence and investment-friendly measures, trade union representatives voiced disappointment over the ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Conspiracy to benefit international lobby: Amit Mitra

    Amit Mitra, special adviser to the chief minister Mamata Banerjee on finance and a former state finance minister, today slammed the Centre for allegedly hatching “a deep-rooted conspiracy to benefit the international lobby” by presenting a ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Corporate houses upbeat to Sitharaman’s 8th Budget

    Corporate houses in the city seem to have lapped up the Union Budget 2025. Harshavardhan Neotia, chairman Ambuja Neotia Group, for instance, said, “The budget proposals of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has provided the vision of a new ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Air India Express ‘payday sale’ for Kolkata flyers

    At a time, when the skyrocketing airfares for the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj have sparked a nationwide uproar, Air India Express has announced its “Payday Sale”, offering travellers from Kolkata and other metropolitan city airports an opportunity to book budget-friendly ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    9 arrested for defrauding Rs 1.30 crore

    For the first time in the history of Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), the Asansol cyber police station has cracked a digital arrest case and has arrested nine persons of an international racket.On 18 January, Asansol South police station, ...

    3 February 2025 The Statesman
    Body of chair factory worker found

    Mystery shrouded over the death of a worker at a factory in Bankra, Howrah, whose mutilated body was recovered from a chair factory this morning.The body bore several marks of wounds raising suspicion of his being murdered.AdvertisementThe deceased had ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    Mismanagement led to stampede at Kumbh Mela: Chandrima Bhattacharya

    At the instructions of the chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the mahila Trinamul Congress members have gathered together in all the districts to discuss steps to be taken to further strengthen and establish coordination within the mahila TMC. More than ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    Kumbh Mela tragedy: One dead, two found, search continues for two others

    The Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, known for drawing millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual purification, has turned into a scene of grief and anxiety for several families in north Bengal.While one devotee lost his life amid the overwhelming crowd, two ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    Mahakumbh stampede victim’s body arrives home without post-mortem

    Binod Ruidas (42), a toto driver from Kenda Bauri Para, under Jamuria police station of West Burdwan district was killed in stampede at Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. His cell phone was picked up by a resident of Rajasthan, who ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    Health dept missive to MSVPs and CMOHs against use of medicines made by Pharma Impex

    Couple of days after the state health department directed the Pharma Impex Laboratories, a drug manufacturing unit in Baruipur of South 24-Parganas district, on 29 January to stop productions of all categories of medicines, the Central Medical Stores (CMS) ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    SBI supports sustainable energy initiative at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar

    State Bank of India as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, has undertaken the installation of solar panels at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar. This initiative aims to promote renewable energy along with environmental sustainability.The event was held ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    For Rafi fans this calendar is straight from ‘heart’

    A unique table calendar, titled Rafi – An Eternal Dil Connection, was recently released to pay homage to one of India’s finest vocalist on his birth centenary.The calendar contains 12 rare photographs of Mohammad Rafi in his finest mood. ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    Border tensions escalate as BSF blocks illegal construction by Bangladeshis

    Tension along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar is on the rise as both Indian villagers and Bangladeshi nationals engage in construction activities near the zero line. In recent weeks, Indian villagers, under the watch of the Border Security ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    Train cancellations

    The Sealdah division has decided to cancel around 108 local EMU trains altogether on two days for commissioning of the Hot Standby Dual Visual Display Unit Electronic Interlocking system with two VDU-monitors at Ballygunge Junction and Kankurgachi Road Junction. ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    RG Kar financial scam: Framing of charges against accused on 4 Feb

    A special court on Friday fixed 4 February for the process of framing of charges in the case of multi-crore financial irregularities at the state-run R G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata. The date of framing of ...

    1 February 2025 The Statesman
    SER review meeting

    Hitendra Malhotra, member operations & business development, Railway Board visited South Eastern Railway(SER) headquarters, Garden Reach on Thursday and held a high-level meeting with Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager, South Eastern Railway.Soumitra Majumdar, additional general manager and other principal ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Abhishek writes on Sebaashray camps’ success

    Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee expressed satisfaction over the great success of the ongoing Sebaashray camps, today. The camps had started in Diamond Harbour Assembly seat on 2 January and the camps entered the 28th day, today.Mr ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Forest dept seizes 200 hill parrots

    Durgapur forest department and Burdwan divisional forest department have jointly seized an inter-state bus and have arrested the driver, helper and two bird smugglers after intercepting the bus at Banskopa toll plaza on national highway-19, under Kanksha police station ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Two elderly from state killed in stampede

    The sacred Mahakumbh witnessed a tragic incident on Wednesday during the Mouni Amavasya holy dip, as a stampede claimed the lives of two elderly women from West Bengal. The victims were Basanti Poddar, a 65-year-old resident of Ashwini Nagar ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Govt orders halt in IV fluid production unit at Baruipur

    After the Paschim Banga Pharmaceutical, the state health department directed yet another company Pharma Impex Laboratories in Baruipur of South 24-Parganas to stop production of all categories of medicines, including saline.With health department’s directives to stop productions in the ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Air India Express expands connectivity to Varanasi for Mahakumbh

    In response to the rising travel demand for Mahakumbh, Air India Express has announced an expansion of its network to Varanasi. The airline will launch daily direct flights between New Delhi and Varanasi from 5 February along with increased ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Human Rights officials urge CM for mental healthcare facility in north Bengal

    Organising secretary of the West Bengal state board of the International Human Rights Council Utpal Roy has urged chief minister Mamata Banerjee to address the acute shortage of mental hospitals and government-run rehabilitation centres in north Bengal.In a letter ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    HC asked state med council registrar to resign by today

    The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed Manas Chakraborty, registrar of the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC), to resign from the post voluntarily by 5 p.m. on 31 January because he is holding the post illegally for more than ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mamata to meet MLAs on first day of Assembly

    Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has convened a meeting of party legislators to be held at the Nauser Ali Hall at the state Legislature on 10 February, the day when the Budget session of the state Assembly will get underway.The ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    ITA opposes mandatory auction for Nepal Tea, seeks protection for Darjeeling industry

    The Indian Tea Association (ITA) secretary general, Arijit Raha, has urged the deputy chairman of the Tea Board of India to reconsider the proposal for a mandatory auction system for teas imported from Nepal. In a letter dated 14 ...

    31 January 2025 The Statesman
    West Bengal Commission for Women’s pavilion launched Book Fair

    The stall by the West Bengal Commission for Women at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair was inaugurated today, where the officials highlighted their upcoming activities and initiatives during the book fair days.The Commission will have interactive panel discussions, ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Tea Board sets 2025 plucking and making timeline

    Tea Board of India has announced that tea plucking and manufacturing for the 2025 cropping season will commence only after winter dormancy ends, allowing tea bushes to sprout fresh buds. The directive, issued by the Licensing & Registering Authority ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Imported tea violations threaten Indian Tea Industry: TAI

    A major discrepancy between the tea import figures published by the Tea Board of India and the actual volume of imports has raised serious concerns in the industry, according to Sandeep Singhania, president of the Tea Association of India ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    One more GBS death in city hospital

    Hardly two days before the Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) death reported in the state-run N R S Medical College and Hospital on Monday, a 10-year-old boy also died of the auto-immune disease on Sunday in another government hospital, B ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    In her new book Mamata blames Con for BJP’s success in 2024 LS polls

    In her new book, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has squarely blamed Congress for the BJP’s return to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.As per her observations in the ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kumbh Mela disaster: Leaders blame Yogi, Modi governments

    A tragic stampede at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has led to the deaths of several devotees, triggering a wave of criticism from political leaders in West Bengal.The disaster, which occurred late at night, has left numerous ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sebaashray: 9,355 people visit camps on 27th day

    The Sebaashray camps, which enters its 27th day, today, have witnessed the presence of 4,94,425 people so far.In Bishnupur Assembly constituency, 47 camps have been set up where 9,355 people turned up today. Of these people, 8,221 people underwent ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    ER working on installation of FOBs at 27 key stations

    In a move to improve safety, the Eastern Railway is actively working on the installation of foot-over bridges (FOBs) at 27 key stations in the Asansol division. According to the ER, by eliminating the need for passengers to cross ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Two arrested for assault on doctor at M R Bangur

    Two persons were arrested on Tuesday night on charge of allegedly assaulting an on-duty doctor at the state-run M R Bangur Hospital in the Tollygunge area. Police are also looking for several other persons who were involved in the ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    City celebrates Chinese New Year with delectable delicacies

    Chinese New Year celebrations in Kolkata are a vibrant blend of local and Chinese tradition. First-time visitors can get the best possible experience with the atmosphere of central Kolkata. The areas are filled with red and gold decorations which ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Small tea growers urge CM for extended plucking period

    North Bengal’s tea industry is reeling under the impact of the tea board’s controversial decision to halt green tea leaf plucking from 30 November 2024.The move has triggered widespread outrage among small tea growers, who allege that the premature ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    2 labourers die during CBM exploration near Durgapur

    Two contractual labourers died during the exploration of coal bed methane gas by a multinational oil & gas giant beside a small river about 10 km from Durgapur town this morning.The deceased were identified as Akash Baidyakar (25) and ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    BJP, TMC get drawn into Delhi poll campaigns

    In the run-up to the crucial Delhi elections, central BJP leadership has summoned key leaders from Bengal to strengthen their campaign. Yesterday, BJP candidate Dushyant Gautam’s campaign saw the presence of Union minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 29, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has revealed its results for January 29, 2025, adding another layer of excitement to the daily routine of many in Kolkata.Known for its rapid rounds and straightforward format, this lottery continues to be a ...

    30 January 2025 The Statesman
    Can be treated at private hospital at own cost: Court to ex-minister

    The CBI Special Court on Tuesday approved the jailed ex-education minister Partha Chatterjee to get admitted to a private hospital if he wants but he would have to pay the treatment costs from his own pocket.Expressing dissatisfaction with medical ...

    29 January 2025 The Statesman
    National Tourism Day: Siliguri embraces NIDHI, green initiatives and road safety

    To mark National Tourism Day, the Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network (HHTDN), in association with the ministry of tourism, Eastern Region Office, Kolkata, organised several programmes in Siliguri on Monday.Among the initiatives was the national integrated database of ...

    29 January 2025 The Statesman
    Asansol civic body fine for burning coal, dry leaves

    From now onwards if coal is burnt or dried leaves are burnt the Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) will impose a fine between Rs 500 to Rs 5,000.During the winter season, local people burn dry leaves and also coal to ...

    29 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mayor slams BJP for neglecting growth of Dabgram areas

    Siliguri mayor Gautam Deb launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Dabgram II gram panchayat, the local MLA and the Jalpaiguri MP, accusing them of neglecting development in areas under the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) that fall within Jalpaiguri ...

    29 January 2025 The Statesman
    RG Kar scam: Govt nod for framing charges against Sandip Ghosh

    The West Bengal government has finally given the no-objection certificate (NOC) to frame charges and subsequent trial against Sandip Ghosh, the former and principal of state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.He was arrested by the Central Bureau ...

    29 January 2025 The Statesman
    5 arrested youth from Sealdah highly qualified: Police

    Five miscreants arrested from Sealdah on Monday by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata police are from Uttar Pradesh with degrees like BTech, MTech, MCom and BSc. They possessed illegal firearms with one of them allegedly carrying an ...

    29 January 2025 The Statesman
    Nagendranath Roy Padma Shri nomination

    Nagendranath Roy, a retired teacher of Patharghata Bhubanjote Primary School, has been nominated for the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2025 in recognition of his contribution to the Rajbanshi language.Mr Roy, who received the Shiksharatna award from the West Bengal ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    Financial help for 1-yr-old

    One-year-old Asmika Das from Ranaghat, Nadia, is suffering from a fatal disease called Spinal Muscular atrophy.An injection can save her. The injection costs close to Rs 16 crore. Asmika’s father had appealed for financial help on social media. The ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    Fresh scare of tiger presence in Purulia forests

    Once bitten twice shy, the forest department has taken a wait and watch approach after the stray tiger from Jharkhand has once again sneaked into the state and has returned to Bandwan forests in Purulia.Sarbeswar Mandi, a tribal of ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    TMC-backed doctors’ platform takes shape

    Yet another platform of doctors reportedly backed by the ruling Trinamul Congress was floated on Monday aiming to counter medics and medical students allegedly belonging to the opposition camps like CPM and SUCI.The new platform, Progressive Health Association (PGA), ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    RG Kar verdict: Hearing on admissibility of CBI, govt pleas concludes

    The hearing on the admissibility of two petitions by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the West Bengal government seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case, concluded ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    Victim’s parents want punishment for all

    The parents of the woman doctor of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, made it clear on Monday that they are seeking punishment not just for sole convict Sanjay Roy but also for all those who ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    State budget on 12 Feb, land for BSF outpost in Nadia: Cabinet meet

    The state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya will present the budget on 12 February after the Budget Session will commence on 10 February.The state government at a cabinet meeting at Nabanna today decided to give land to the Border Security ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
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