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Hooghly Boatmen Recall Warm Interaction with PM Modi During Riverbank Visit

Kolkata, April 24, 2026: The boatmen operating along the Hooghly river in Kolkata have shared heartfelt memories of their interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to the riverbank, describing the moment as warm and memorable. During the visit, the Prime Minister spent time at the riverfront, took a boat ride and […]

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‘Say Jai Shri Ram, Get ₹500 Off’: Kolkata Doctor’s Offer Sparks Ethics Row

Kolkata: A Kolkata-based doctor has landed in controversy after announcing a ₹500 discount on consultation fees for patients who say “Jai Shri Ram,” a move that has drawn criticism from the medical fraternity over ethical concerns. Dr PK Hazra, an interventional cardiologist, shared the offer on social media, stating that patients who use the phrase […]

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Kolkata tenant alleges harassment after landlord objects to brief visit by female friend

A workplace professional in Kolkata has alleged harassment by his landlord following a brief visit by a female friend to his rented accommodation, raising questions around tenant privacy and informal housing restrictions. The individual, who works with a Big 4 firm, shared his experience on X, claiming that the situation escalated within minutes. According to […]

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Strong Earthquake Tremors Rattle Kolkata and South Bengal

Kolkata | February 27, 2026:  Residents of Kolkata and several districts in south Bengal were left panicked on Friday afternoon as strong tremors shook the region following a 5.5-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Bangladesh, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremors struck at 1:22 pm IST at a depth of 10 km, with the […]

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Half a Million Devotees Chant Bhagavad Gita at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground

Kolkata- In a historic spiritual gathering, more than 5 lakh devotees assembled at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday for “Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path”, a mass recitation of the Bhagavad Gita organised by the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad. Spiritual icons Dhirendra Shastri, Sadhvi Ritambhara, Kartik Maharaj, and Baba Ramdev led the collective chant, joined by […]

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Amit Shah Opens Two Iconic Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata, Pays Homage to Vidyasagar

Kolkata, September 26, 2025 — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation  Amit Shah today inaugurated the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja Pandal as well as the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre Durga Puja Pandal in the heart of Kolkata. He also offered prayers at the revered Kalighat Temple, seeking blessings from Goddess Kali. Speaking at […]

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PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Over ₹5,200 Crore in Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects in Kolkata today, valued at over ₹5,200 crore, aimed at modernizing urban infrastructure, transport, and public amenities in the city. Addressing the gathering,  Modi expressed his pleasure at contributing to the acceleration of development in West Bengal. Sharing his […]

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Waqf Act 2025 Amendment Sparks Chaos in Bengal; BSF Steps In as Protests Escalate

West Bengal : Normal life was severely disrupted across several districts of West Bengal on Friday as protests erupted against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Demonstrators took to the streets in large numbers, raising slogans and blocking roads, leading to traffic snarls and a partial shutdown in some areas. Shops remained closed in pockets of […]

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IPL 2025 KKR and SRH Clash in a High Stakes Battle at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, April 3 ,2025 : The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to face off in the 15th match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, tonight at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams, struggling for form, are eager to secure a crucial victory to boost their standing in the tournament. KKR’s Struggles […]

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UTI Mutual Fund launches UTI Quant Fund

Kolkata, January5, 2025: UTI Mutual Fund (UTI) has announced the launch of the UTI Quant Fund, an active equity fund that combines predictive modelling with UTI’s extensive investment research expertise & investment process. The fund aims to consistently generate alpha over the broad index by dynamically adapting to market conditions and managing volatility. The NFO […]

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