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  • News from West Bengal | 13 May, 2025 | ২৯ বৈশাখ, ১৪৩২
  • 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
    Arambagh SDO hands over job offers at Duare Sarkar camps

    Duare Sarkar camps aim to reach government services at doorstep, an initiative taken by the state government towards providing job opportunities to educated unemployed youth. Arambagh SDO handed over Job letters to qualified seekers today.The Arambagh sub-division deputy director ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    SER GM takes pledge for 100 days TB elimination campaign

    As a part of the 100 days TB elimination campaign, a bold step taken by India on 7 December, 2024 to intensify elimination of tuberculosis (TB), Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager, South Eastern Railway along with Dr Anjana Malhotra, ...

    28 January 2025 The Statesman
    More than 4.85L people avail benefits at Sebaashray camps

    Today was the 6th day of the Sebaashray camp at Bishnupur.Doctors and volunteers offer free medical consultations and free medications to all who visit the camps.AdvertisementThe Trinamul Congress wrote in X-handle: “The brainchild of Shri @abhishekaitc, #Sebaashray is now ...

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

    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
    FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Kolkata for controversial post on Netaji’s death

    An FIR was filed at a Kolkata-based police station on Sunday against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for mentioning the date of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s demise on his official X handle, while ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    R-Day Parade: Proud father recalls his days while watching son lead Naval contingent

    As Lt Cdr Saahil Ahluwalia led the Indian Navy’s marching contingent on Kartavya Path on Sunday, a proud father sat watching. Exactly 34 years ago, Commodore Ravi Ahluwalia, IN (Retd), had done the same during the Republic Day Parade ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    Arambagh MP help needy fill forms at Duare Sarkar camps

    The first phase of 9th Duare Sarkar started at Parul Ramakrishnan Saradha Uccha Vidyalaya for the residents of ward 1 and 2 on Friday. The Duare Sarkar camps start at 10 a.m. and will run till 4 p.m. The ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    Civic volunteer arrested in Bengal’s Malda

    The personnel of Manikchak police station in Malda district on Friday arrested a civic volunteer attached to the same police station on charges of raping a woman who had been sick for quite some time.As per a complaint filed ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    BSF uncovers banned cough syrup stockpile in iron bunkers from ahead of R-Day

    In a major breakthrough just ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed three iron bunkers in Majdia, Krishnaganj, Nadia district, containing lakhs of bottles of banned cough syrup. The operation has sparked widespread commotion and alarm ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    Medical council show cause to junior doctor Kinjal Nanda

    Hardly nine days after the police under the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate raided the residence of Dr Asfakulla Naiya, one of the leading faces among junior doctors, in Kakdwip of South 24-Parganas on 16 January, Dr Kinjal Nanda, another prominent ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    7 Jharkhand residents arrested, firearms seized in Kulti

    Kulti Police, under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) raided the Lachipur red light area in Neamatpur area and arrested seven residents of Jharkhand. They also seized a rifle, one 7 mm pistol and five rounds of live cartridges from ...

    27 January 2025 The Statesman
    Flight disruptions as airport fortifies ahead of Republic Day

    Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, experienced significant disruptions today owing to the implementation of safeguards ahead of Republic Day. On the third consecutive day, Saturday, passengers faced flight delays. It is worth noting ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    BJP likely to announce new state president next month

    With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on the horizon, the BJP is expected to announce its new state president next month.Against this backdrop, BJP’s national president J P Nadda is set to meet Leader of Opposition in West ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Foresters on alert after trap cameras in Jhargram spot tiger

    The tiger from Jharkhand had entered into a locality in the small hours today and its pugmarks were detected beside the cattle shed of a resident in Sarenga block in Bankura.The Palamu tiger has struck Bengal forests and its ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Workshop on sustainable development in North Bengal concludes

    A two-day workshop on “Dynamics of Sustainable Regional Development in North Bengal,” organised by the Haji Halima Foundation, concluded today in Siliguri. The event brought together leading academics, policymakers, and experts to address the region’s critical challenges and opportunities.Inaugurating ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    NF Railway GM holds review meeting with MPs in Siliguri

    The general manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, held a review meeting in Siliguri yesterday with Members of Parliament (MPs) representing constituencies served by the Alipurduar and Katihar divisions of NFR.The meeting was attended by MPs ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Celebrating Voters Day

    The Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) of Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya observed the 15th National Voters Day today, with an awareness programme and the inauguration of the “Wall of Democracy”. Tuhin Mukherjee, OC Election, Rajganj Block, delivered a special lecture on ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Saline death: Suvendu meets Governor with kin of deceased

    The state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took to the streets on Friday to protest against the Midnapur saline scandal, organising a march from College Square to Mohammed Ali Park.The demonstration was led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. Following ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    CID grills 2 senior doctors from Midnapore hospital

    The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday grilled two senior doctors of Midnapore Medical College Hospital (MMCH) at Bhabani Bhawan, West Bengal Police headquarters at Alipore, in connection with death of new mother and severe illness four other mothers ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Abhishek’s help ensures costly injections for young girl

    Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee visited a Sebaashray camp at Yuva Sangha ground at Daulatpur, Bishnupur. He interacted with people inside a model camp and was given an overview of the entire process. ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Another building tilts in Topsia

    After Baghajatin and Tangra, another instance of a tilted building at Topsia came to the fore today, leading to panic among the local residents.The latest tilting of a structure has occurred at 12 Lokenath Bose Garden Lane in ward ...

    26 January 2025 The Statesman
    Drive to open zero-balance accounts for students

    A Special drive, ‘bank at school’ was undertaken by Pursurah High School.The special drive was made possible by the help of the State Bank of India Pursurah branch.AdvertisementStudents are made available financial assistance by the state government through different ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    Durgapur man’s demand for a Netaji memorial

    At a time when Netaji’s grandnephew’s final request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing back mortal remains of the freedom fighter remain unanswered, the Centre has denied permission to a Durgapur youth for setting up a memorial of ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    Miscreants break into house of Asansol businessman

    Two days after the attack at the residence of law minister Moloy Ghatak in Apcar Garden area, now miscreants have stormed inside the house of a businessman with firearms, located around 1.5 kilometres away from the cabinet minister’s house ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    Bride, grooms test for thalassemia before mass marriage

    At a time when the state health department has over and again requested young people to get their blood tested before marriage to get rid of thalassemia, a mass marriage was held at Bagbazar, where the young couple had ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    Metro completes trial run on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch

    In a major boost to connectivity in the city, the first full-fledged trial run on both up and down lines on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch of 7.04 km of Yellow Line was conducted successfully, today.According to the city ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    Toll plazas closed after high court order

    The Calcutta High Court has directed Durgapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) to shut down all the seven toll plazas which were operational, terming them as illegal. Since the past few years these seven toll plazas were operated by Durgapur Municipal ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    Odisha: Forestry professional, researcher Bijay Swain passes away

    Bijay Kumar Swain (77), an ardent environment and forest professional and Indian Forest Service official, who was highly committed to research and innovation in the fields of Forestry, Silviculture, Bamboo Forest Management, Medicinal Plants of Odisha, and Community Forest ...

    25 January 2025 The Statesman
    BJP’s John Barla shares stage with Mamata in N Bengal

    In a significant political development, former MP and Union minister of state John Barla joined chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s official programme at Subhasini tea plantation in Alipurduar today, sharing the dais with her.Chief minister Banerjee welcomed Mr Barla warmly, ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    City celebrates Netaji’s birthday

    The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji was observed across the state with enthusiasm.Speakers addressing different public meetings urged the youth to follow Netaji’s selfless love for the country and serve the poor and the needy.AdvertisementChief minister Mamata Banerjee hoisted ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    India Posts feature Chandernagore college

    The department of posts today released a special cover with pictorial depiction of the cancellation of Chandernagore College this afternoon.The college becomes the fourth institution in the state and first among government colleges in the state to receive such ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    Poor visibility leads to flight disruptions

    Dense fog and poor visibility over Kolkata on Thursday morning caused disruptions in flight operations, forcing multiple flights bound for the city to be diverted to other airports. According to sources, the disruptions began early in the morning as ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    KMC engineers study tilted building site at Christopher Rd

    Engineers of Kolkata Municipal Corporation inspected and conducted a structural study of the site of the tilted building at Christopher Road today.In the background of the building at 11/2 Christopher Road tilting, the adjacent structure also came into the ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    Santanu Sen loses post at state medical council

    Dr Santanu Sen, suspended Trinamul Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP, lost his government portfolio in the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC). He is facing a WBMC inquiry to probe the authenticity of his Fellowship of Royal College ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    TMC notice to party MLA for anti-party activities

    The Trinamul Congress (TMC) has decided to take strict action against any breach of party discipline, with the spotlight falling on Ashoknagar MLA and North 24-Parganas zilla parishad sabhadhipati Narayan Goswami.According to party sources, Mr Goswami is set to ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    PHE department compensation to kin of dead in Asansol

    The public health engineering (PHE) department has issued compensation cheques to the family of the three labourers who have died during laying of PHE pipeline in Dalurbandh Colliery area of Salanpur Block under the Jal Jeevan Mission ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    DVC observes Netaji’s birth anniversary

    The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was observed with honour and reverence to the unparalleled bravery and unwavering determination of the patriot and visionary leader. Floral tributes were offered to the visionary leader. Netaji’s ideals of ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    Kolkata Fatafat (Kolkata FF) January 23, 2025 result announced: Check winning numbers now

    The Kolkata FF Fatafat lottery has unveiled its results for January 23, 2025, marking another exciting day for participants in the city. This fast-paced lottery continues to capture the attention of thousands, thanks to its rapid rounds and the ...

    24 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mamata calls for probe into tea board’s no plucking decision

    Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has directed chief secretary Manoj Pant to investigate the reasons behind the tea board’s decision to halt plucking on 30 November last year. During an administrative review meeting in Alipurduar, she expressed concern over a ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    E-W Metro shut down: Bus operators to run extra services

    The state transport department urged the private and minibus operators plying buses between Howrah Maidan and Salt Lake Sector-V to provide additional services on eight days in February to ease out travelling woes of commuters.This move was necessitated after ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Swarnalata Josh of Sain family passes away

    Swarnalata Josh (75), who was close to chief minister Mamata Banerjee, passed away after a long illness in her residence in Burdwan town on Sunday. Due to a brain stroke she was bedridden for the last few years.With her ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Foundation stone laid for Ram Mandir in Bengal

    On the first anniversary of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, there have been debates in Bengal as both BJP and Trinamul Congress (TMC) actively engage with the Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid issues. Political analysts believe these developments ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mahakumbh: A mix of culture & technology

    Gently flows the mighty Ganga, embracing the ancient and the new, invigorating life as we know it, and nurturing civilization through its every drop. Celebrated since perpetuity all along its journey, every 12 years the mighty river receives ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Sebaashray camps start at Bishnupur

    The Sebaashray camps were set up in Bishnupur today after successfully completing its duration in Diamond Harbour and Falta Assembly constituencies.The initiative was started in the Diamond Harbour Assembly constituency on 2 January. The initiative has been taken by ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Youngest grandson of poet Kazi Nazrul dies

    In just three months, another grandson of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam passed away. He was the youngest one.Babul Kazi (59), the only son of elocutionist Kazi Sabyasachi was laid to rest at a graveyard in Dhaka yesterday. Babul, ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Mamata slams forest department, waives tourist entry fee

    Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today criticised the forest department for making decisions without consulting the state government, describing the move as harmful to the interests of both the people and tourists.During an administrative review meeting in Alipurduar, Miss Banerjee ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    Centre of excellence at maritime university

    The foundation stone for construction of the centre of excellence building was laid on 20 January by Dr Malini V Shankar, vice-chancellor of Indian Maritime University.Dr Rajoo Balaji, pro vice-chancellor, K Saravanan, registrar, cmdr KD Joshi (retd), controller of ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    RG Kar: CJI-led SC bench fixes 29 Jan to hear case

    The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed 29 January for hearing the matter where it has taken suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in ...

    23 January 2025 The Statesman
    train cancellations

    The Eastern Railway has decided to cancel local EMU trains in Howrah Division from 23 to 26 January. The cancellation of local EMUs has been announced following the ongoing traffic and power block for launching of 66 metre span ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
    IEM-UEM group organised grand convocation

    The prestigious Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata (IEM) and University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata (UEMK) hosted their grand convocation ceremonies on Saturday at the renowned Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town. The event celebrated the academic achievements ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
    New Zonal Manager of LIC

    J S Tolia has taken charge as the new zonal manager in charge, LIC of India, Eastern Zone. Mr Tolia Joined LIC in 1989 as direct recruit officer. He holds a degree of MSc (physics) and he is also ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
    Basanti murder: Two arrested for minor girl’s death

    Two individuals, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and Dipen Kayal were arrested in connection with the murder and possible rape of a minor girl in South 24-Parganas’ Basanti area.Police investigation began after the girl’s decomposed body was discovered in a waterbody near ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
    Palamau tigers head for home: Foresters

    It’s possibly the time for the Jharkhand tigers to return home, as their current movement reflects.“We’ve recorded fresh pugmarks of the big cat here in Ghatshila and this suggests the tiger has deserted the Bengal forests and is back ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
    ZSI scientists discover 23 species of blood-sucking flies in A&N

    In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies belonging to the Culicoides genus in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with 13 species being reported for the first time ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
    Metro conducts train trial run through mishap-prone zone

    The first trial run on the Sealdah-Esplanade Metro stretch through the mishap affected west-bound tunnel was conducted successfully today.According to the city Metro office, the trial started at 11.20 a.m. with a rake MR 607 from Sealdah Metro station. ...

    22 January 2025 The Statesman
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