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Kolkata: Explosion in Nagerbazaar kills 1, injures 5
An explosion took place in Kolkata's Nagerbazaar area at around 9:30 am, killing a seven-year-old child Bibhas Ghosh on the spot. Atleast five people have been confirmed injured and more…
Rajnath Singh meets Mamata Banerjee for 20 minutes
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, after a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said he has asked the states to single out Rohingyas living in their territories. The…
Rahul Gandhi likely to offer ‘Anjali’ at Durga Pujo pandal in Kolkata
Festive season has already started in India with Ganesh Chaturthi and with days remaining for the Durga Puja, even the politicians are in a mood to garner the blessings of the Goddess.…
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West Bengal: State orders CID probe into students’ death in Islampur
The investigation into the death of two students in Islampur’s Daribhit High School has now been transferred to the CID of Kolkata Police. The investigation so far have been carried out by…
Kolkata: South Eastern Railway cancels 15 long distance trains as Adivasis continue protest
South Eastern Railway on Monday cancelled 15 long-distance trains after 16 hours of 'rail-roko' protest called by a tribal organisation — Bharat Zakat Majhi Pargana Mahal — in Medinipur…
Under-construction bridge collapses in West Bengal, Third collapse in a month
An under construction bridge collapsed in Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas on Monday morning, this was the third bridge collapse incident in West Bengal in a month. No injuries and casualty was…
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Somen Mitra replaces Adhir Chowdhury as West Bengal Congress chief
In quite a surprise move, Congress central leadership has replaced Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury with another veteran Congress leader Somen Mitra as the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president…
Trinamool urges Muslims to stop carrying arms during Muharram processions
West Bengal’s ruling party Trinamool Congress has requested members of the Muslim community to not display weapons, swords, and lathis during Muharram processions. They have also appealed to…
Sachin Tendulkar refuses Jadavpur University D. Litt award; Mary Kom to get it
Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has refused to accept honorary D.Litt from the hollowed Jadavpur University in their 68th Convocation slated to be held on December 24 this year. According to…
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Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh’s car attacked; party accuses Trinamool
West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh’s car was attacked in East Midnapore district on Monday when he arrived there to attend a meeting with a contingent of 10– 12 cars, PTI reported on…
Kolkata: 30 hours later, firemen still fighting Bagri market blaze
The fire that engulfed the famous Bagri Market on Sunday erupted again more than 30 hours after it broke and a night-long operation to extinguish the blaze. The fire completely engulfed…
Majerhat Bridge will be demolished for new one: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Ten days after an ageing Majerhat Bridge collapse in Kolkata claimed three lives, West Bengal chief-Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the old structure will be demolished for a new…