Kolkata, May 22, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched a fresh round of searches across West Bengal in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation involving former Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal figure Biswajit Poddar, popularly known as “Sona Pappu.” According to official sources, ED teams carried out […]
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Kolkata, May 9: In a unique blend of politics and local culture, Bengal’s beloved street snack ‘jhalmuri’ emerged as one of the biggest highlights during the oath-taking ceremony of the State’s first BJP-led government in Kolkata on Saturday. The grand event, held at the historic Brigade Parade Ground, witnessed thousands of supporters, party workers and […]
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Kolkata, May 9: Starbucks has reinforced its confidence in India’s fast-growing coffee market by launching its first Reserve store in eastern India, choosing Kolkata as the destination for the premium café experience. The new outlet marks the company’s fourth Reserve store in the country and signals its aggressive long-term expansion plans despite ongoing global economic […]
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Kolkata- Authorities in Kolkata have imposed restrictions on public gatherings and intensified security arrangements at multiple counting centres after political tensions escalated between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over alleged irregularities in EVM strong rooms. The move comes a day after heated protests and confrontations were reported at two counting […]
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Kolkata, April 29, 2026: As voting began across 142 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal’s second and final phase of polling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to participate actively and help make democracy more inclusive and energetic. In his appeal to voters, the Prime Minister encouraged people to come forward in large numbers […]
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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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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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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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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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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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