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Kolkata: Kolkata Police, on Saturday, issued lockout notice against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, whose controversial comments about Prophet Muhammad had created nationwide stir and tension last month. A senior official of the city police informed that they were forced to issue the lookout notice as Sharma did not turn up after she was sent […]

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday conducted searches at two locations in Golabgunj and Sultangunj in West Bengal in a case linked to seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in Kolkata. In 2020, high quality FICN having face value of Rs 3,46,000 were seized from the possession of two accused who were […]

Kolkata: Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma on Monday sought four week’s time to appear before the Kolkata Police in connection with her recent controversial comments on Prophet Muhammad. Sharma, who was supposed to be present at Narkeldanga Police station in Kolkata on Monday, emailed the request. The city police are yet to decide over their […]

By Amitava Mukherjee Kolkata: Sharad Pawar’s refusal to become the unanimous opposition candidate for the post of the next President of India should be seen as a setback for Mamata Banerjee who had tried to hog the limelight by organising a joint meeting of opposition parties at New Delhi. Although some vernacular dailies of Kolkata […]

Kolkata: Six pockets in Kolkata are under constant monitoring following the recent detection of the polio virus in sewage water. Officials of the Word Health Organization’s (WHO) eastern regional office and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) are monitoring the six pockets on the basis of certain parameters like improper gutter sewerage facilities and high rate of […]

Kolkata: With an eye on the forthcoming Presidential polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has convened a meeting of the leaders of all opposition parties and chief ministers of the opposition ruled states, in New Delhi on June 15. The meeting will be held at the Constitutional Club. She has forwarded a letter to […]

Kolkata: In a shocking incident, a policeman fired indiscriminately from his service rifle in broad daylight near the Park Circus crossing in Kolkata, killing one woman pillion rider before shooting himself dead. The policeman was posted at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission and the place of firing was hardly 50 metres away from the office. […]

Tata Starbucks has on Tuesday announced the introduction of an all-new vegan product lineup in India. Starting this month, the company is adding three food products: Vegan Sausage Croissant Roll, Vegan Hummus Kebab Wrap, and Vegan Croissant Bun. This lineup is developed in partnership with Imagine Meats, a local plant-based food venture by celebrity couple […]

Kolkata: In a shocking case of jealousy or sheer inferiority complex, a man in West Bengal on Monday chopped off his wife’s hand from the wrist to prevent her from joining a state government nursing job. The husband in question is Sher Mohammod, a resident of Ketugram in East Burdwan district and the victim is […]

Kolkata: Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53. KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel, following a performance at a concert in the evening where he sang for almost an hour, officials said. He was taken to a private hospital in […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad women’s basketball team, representing Telangana, defeated Kolkata 21-18 in the final to clinch the inaugural edition of the BFI’s Indian National Basketball League 3×3 National Basketball Championship held at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday. In the summit clash, Pushpa scored eight points while Priyanka and Anbarasi scored five and six […]

Kolkata: Another model was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in her family residence in Kolkata’s Patuli area on Friday, the second such incident in three days, police said. Her mother claimed that the deceased, identified as Manjusha Niyogi, was suffering from acute depression after the death of her friend and colleague in […]

Kolkata: Popular actress of Bengali television serials, Pallabi Dey, was found dead on Sunday under mysterious circumstances at her rented accommodation in South Kolkata where she used to stay with her friend Shagnik Chakraborty. Her hanging body was first discovered by Chakraborty, who informed the police. He told the police that on Sunday morning, he […]

Kolkata: Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, who is a leading lawyer too, on Wednesday faced the ire of a group of Congress-affiliated lawyers within the Calcutta High Court premises, as he appeared to argue a case on behalf of the state’s Trinamool Congress government against his party. He came to […]

Kolkata: The construction of India’s first underwater tunnel in Kolkata under the Hooghly river for establishing metro connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata is underway and will be made fully functional by 2023. Of the 16.6-km-long east-west stretch, 520 metres will be under the river bed. The tunnel corridor is built 33 meters below the riverbed […]

By Sruthi Kuruganti Hyderabad: A 22-year-old man, who was reportedly mentally unstable and taking shelter at a home run by the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata for almost a year, has now been reunited with his family in Anantapur here, thanks to the efforts of Ham radio operators. Devaraj Achari, who was neither in a […]

Kolkata: The Vijay Singh-trained Mogul holds a clear edge over rest of the contenders to win the King’s Academy Handicap 1100 metres, a handicap for horses Class-II, rated 61-86, rated 41-66 eligible, the feature event of the races to be held here on Wednesday. No false rail. The first race starts at 2.45 pm. SELECTIONS: […]

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar and expressed support after the arrest of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik in connection with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim money laundering case. Earlier in the day, the Enforcement Directorate arrested NCP leader Malik in connection with a money-laundering probe linked […]

Hyderabad: Most are familiar with the song ‘Kacha Badam’ and its singer/composer, Bhuvan Badyakar who became an overnight success after his song went viral on Instagram. West Bengal’s peanut vendor is suddenly the state’s biggest celebrity. He was recently invited to perform his catchy composition in a 5-star restaurant in Kolkata. We can see the […]

Kolkata: India batter Suryakumar Yadav expressed happiness after his brilliant knock help his side to defeat West Indies on Sunday. Suryakumar’s 65-run knock was backed up by a spirited bowling performance as India defeated West Indies by runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Harshal Patel returned with […]