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Kolkata
Mamata calls for statewide stir on Dec 23 against BJP over 'insult' to BR Ambedkar
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee called for a statewide protest on December 23 against BJP for insulting BR Ambedkar.
2 mins
Metro staff's 'racist remark' case: Hakim to seek CM's intervention
The Metro Railway authorities, however, has issued a statement claiming enquiry has revealed that such allegations are 'baseless and untrue'
1 min
Cyber Crime Wing blocked about Rs 140 cr cheated money in 2024
The Cyber Crime Wing (CWC) of the state police has blocked about Rs 140 crore till date in 2024 that were siphoned off from many citizen's bank accounts by cyber criminals.
1 min
Mamata sends Min to aid ailing composer Suprakash Chaki
EXTENDS STATE SUPPORT
1 min
Terror outfit linked to B'desh targeting the chicken neck...
The state police on Friday claimed that the terror outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), linked to the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) is targeting the chicken's neck of India, also known as the Siliguri corridor, the only connectivity with the seven states of the North East India commonly known as seven sisters.
1 min
KMC to start restoration work of Bikramgarh Jheel from Jan
'PROJECT WILL COST ABOUT RS 8 CRORE'
1 min
DNA reports confirm flesh, bones belong to slain lawmaker
B'DESH MP'S MURDER
1 min
Acclaimed filmmaker Raja Mitra passes away at 79
HE MADE HIS DIRECTORIAL DEBUT IN 1987
1 min
Beniapukur: 2 held with firearms
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police has arrested two persons with two firearms and bullets from a guest house in Beniapukur on Thursday.
1 min
All Blue Line Metro services to start from Dakshineswar from Monday
INSTEAD OF DUM DUM
1 min
City to host 2 more Saras Melas, set to boost markets for artisans & SHGs
Saras Mela in New Town opened, on till Jan 2
1 min
State's investment in human capital led to Bengal's IT boom
Every one dollar spent on human capital produces 11.3 dollar worth GDP. Over 44 per cent of the GDP in the east is contributed by Bengal which is much greater in comparison to other eastern states...
2 mins
INTTUC win likely to empower state's protest against DVC's water release
The victory of INTTUC in the elections, making it the leading trade union of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), will expectedly further empower the Trinamool Congress government to raise its voice against the alleged indiscriminate release of water by the corporation that floods parts of Bengal.
1 min
State BJP struggles to meet membership target, central leaders extend deadline
The central BJP leadership extended the deadline for completing the one crore membership drive to December 31, however, the state BJP appears far from reaching the target.
1 min
Survey Park: JU student found dead
A student of Jadavpur University (JU) was found dead inside his rented accommodation in the Survey Park area on Wednesday night.
1 min
Major fire guts 100 shanties near Science City, about 15 engines pressed into action
OCCUPANTS 'PELTED STONES AT THE COPS'
1 min
Starting today, Howrah Div cancels 60 local trains for over a month
OVERBRIDGE WORK
1 min
Trinamool suspends its youth leader Tarun Tiwari
He was arrested on charges of 'extorting money from a businessman'
1 min
State meets 77% of its bank lending target for MSMES
2024-25 FISCAL
1 min
TMC women wing to launch 3 key initiatives
There are many youths who are not aware of the party's history and struggle. So, the party has decided to take up an initiative to make people aware of the party's history and its contributions
1 min
Watchtower to enhance scenic view of Atreyee River in Balurghat
BUDGET OF RS 60L REQUESTED FOR PROJ
1 min
Univ of Gour Banga announces PhD admissions after 3-year gap; online process from Dec 23
The Director of the university's Internal Quality Assurance Cell has announced steps to resolve pending issues related to faculty promotions and career advancement schemes
1 min
Murder case: Three get lifer
The Additional District Court of Raiganj in North Dinajpur has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of an 18-year-old youth, Sarwan Jilani alias Biki, in 2015.
1 min
B'deshi arrested in Cooch Behar
'A case has been registered and an investigation has commenced. Initial findings suggest the individual may be mentally ill...'
1 min
Series of 6 thefts raises concern
A series of thefts at six shops simultaneously in Pratyashu Bazar, located in the Babu Para area of Dinhata town, has raised concerns among local shopkeepers and created a stir in the community.
1 min
Jalpaiguri dist admin to host Christmas Carnival on Dec 26
CHURCHES WILL BE ADORNED WITH FESTIVE LIGHTS DURING CHRISTMAS WEEK
1 min
New police outpost to come up at Chainagar Village in Raiganj
NEAR INDIA-B'DESH BORDER
1 min
SSB's 61st Raising Day celebrations held in Siliguri
Following a meeting between Union Home minister Amit Shah and Raju Bista, Darjeeling MP Bista announced that a tripartite meeting would be called by the Union government in the first week of January, in which the Bengal Chief Minister and other administrative officials, would be invited to discuss the political solution for the Gorkha impasse.
1 min
Officials from 4 govt depts hold joint raid to ensure food quality
AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS IN BALURGHAT
1 min
West Bengal: Tigress sneaks into Majgeria forest, teams on alert
A senior official of the department said that with the tiger being radio collared, the position of the big cat is being monitored round the clock
1 min
Congress reiterates demand for PM Modi's apology for Shah's alleged derogatory remarks against Ambedkar
Criticises BJP over Thursday's scuffle on the Parliament premises between Oppn and ruling MPs
1 min
Steps with students' interests in mind
GUV BOSE ON JU CONVOCATION
1 min
WB: Fate of over 1K Madrasah aspirants to be decided today
The West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission (WBMSC) has announced that the results of the Teachers Eligibility Tests (TET) and the Main Examinations for the recruitment of 1,729 assistant teacher positions at various levels in government-aided madrasahs will be published on Saturday, December 21.
1 min
Clamour for Shah's ouster grows as Oppn MPs carry out protest march to Parl
AMBEDKAR ROW
2 mins
License to kill: Defence ministry signs more than Rs 7K cr contract for K9 VAJRA-T artillery guns
This state-of-the-art artillery gun is designed to operate across diverse terrains
2 mins
'Symbol of govt's desperation': Priyanka slams FIR against Rahul
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said the FIR filed against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is a \"symbol of government's desperation\", and claimed the BJP is indulging in distraction as it knows that the country will not tolerate its \"insult\" of B R Ambedkar.
1 min
RG Kar case: Calcutta High Court allows sit-in protest by doctors' forum from Dec 20-26
The court is learnt to have directed the organisation to hold the protest programme at a place 50 feet away from Dorina crossing at Esplanade
1 min
Over 35 lakh MGNREGS job cards deleted, 38 lakh added this fiscal: Centre
UPDATION & DELETION A REGULAR EXERCISE
1 min
The spirit of giving
Rich Indians still don't give as much as they can — what would it take to light the philanthropic fire in our modern-day Scrooges?
4 mins
Detrimental progression
India's car-centric urbanisation underscores the urgent need for people-focused urban planning that prioritises walking, cycling, and public transport to ensure safer, healthier, and more sustainable cities
3 mins
A delicate path forward
The 23rd India-China Special Representatives Meeting between India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and China's Foreign Affairs Minister and senior Politburo member Wang Yi marks a cautious yet significant step towards stabilizing bilateral relations.
3 mins
South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant Prez over martial law
South Korean investigators on Friday again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, summoning him for questioning on Christmas Day despite his repeated refusal to cooperate.
1 min
More student loans cancelled in Biden's final round of forgiveness
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers through an existing programme known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
1 min
Former Pak PM Imran Khan threatens civil disobedience movement
'WILL ASK DIASPORA TO STOP REMITTANCES'
1 min
Yunus, Sharif meet in Cairo
Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to settle the issues of 1971 to help Dhaka move forward with its relationship with Islamabad \"once and for all for the future generations,\" state-run news agency has said.
1 min
For thousands of Jews, Israel still doesn't feel safe after Oct 7 attacks
Experts say it's possible people leaving Israel will surpass number of immigrants
1 min
Macron met with anger, frustration over cyclone response during visit to Mayotte
Mayotte, with 320,000 residents and an estimated 100,000 additional migrants, is France's poorest department
2 mins
Russian missiles target Kyiv after Ukraine fires US-made weapons
AT LEAST THREE LOUD BLASTS WERE HEARD SHORTLY BEFORE SUNRISE
2 mins
Taiwan lawmakers clash after party members break into legislature to occupy speaker's chair
Lawmakers clashed in Taiwan's legislature Friday when members of a leading political party who had broken into the building overnight to occupy the speaker's chair tussled with members of another major party who forced their way in to evict them.
1 min
India raises issue of trade barriers with EU
India has flagged barriers being faced by domestic industry in the European Union markets and urged to address the issue, an official statement said on Friday.
1 min
RBI reviews global & domestic economic situation
The central board of the RBI on Friday reviewed the global and domestic economic situation and outlook at a meeting chaired by new Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
1 min
Dharavi slum redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani
THERE WAS NO 'ARBITRARINESS OR PERVERSITY' IN DECISION, SAYS HC
3 mins
SpiceJet to operationalise 3 grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes by April 2025
SpiceJet has entered into an agreement with US-based StandardAero that will provide the services for operationalising the airline's grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes and three of the aircraft are expected to return to service by April 2025.
1 min
Trump wants European Union to buy more US oil & gas or face tariffs
The EU is already buying the lion's share of US oil and gas exports, according to US government data
2 mins
Priority should be restoring inflation-growth balance
Policy priority should be on restoring the inflation-growth balance, said Shaktikanta Das, former Reserve Bank governor, while voting for a status quo on the short-term lending rate at his last MPC meet earlier this month.
1 min
Trai recommends issuing five MHz spectrum left in premium 700 MHz band frequency to Indian Railways
Telecom regulator Trai on Friday recommended the allotment of the only chunk of 5 megahertz spectrum left in premium 700 MHz band frequency range to Indian Railways for passenger safety applications.
1 min
Mandaviya chairs 195th meeting of Employees' State Insurance Corp
The ESIC approved Revised Estimate for FY25, Budget Estimates for FY26, as well as Performance Budget for FY26
1 min
CREDAI urges govt to reconsider 18% GST on FSI
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has urged the Centre to reconsider its proposal to impose an 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Floor Space Index (FSI) and additional FSI charges paid to local authorities for real estate projects.
1 min
IRCTC ready to welcome pilgrims at 'Mahakumbh Gram' at Prayagraj
Kumbh Gram is a state of art accommodation facility specially crafted for the tourists and, equipped with all modern amenities
1 min
₹ rebounds from all-time low, rises 9 paise to 85.04 against dollar
The rupee saw a recovery from its all-time low level and appreciated 9 paise to close at 85.04 against the American currency on Friday, on softening of the US dollar index and a potential intervention by the RBI.
1 min
Adani Group to invest ₹28,000 cr in Bihar
Adani group will invest about Rs 28,000 crore in setting up an ultra-super critical thermal power plant as well as expanding cement production capacity, food processing and logistics business in Bihar.
1 min
Bihar attracts investment proposals of ₹1.81 lakh crore at global investors' meet
In 1st edition held last year, MoUs worth Rs 50,300 crore were inked and of that, Rs 38,000 crore has taken shape
1 min
Markets crash for 5th day in row, Sensex sinks 1,176 pts below 79K
NIFTY FALLS BELOW 23,600 LEVEL
1 min
Forex stocks drop by $1.988 bn to $652.869 bn
India's forex reserves dropped by $1.988 billion to $652.869 billion for the week ended December 13, the RBI said on Friday.
1 min
GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium
The 55th meeting of the GST Council is likely to discuss rate rejig in about 148 items & will also deliberate on bringing ATF in the GST fold
3 mins
I will be with you at MCG: Ashwin tells Kohli
\"I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG,\" R Ashwin told Virat Kohli in a short note on X Friday, a subtle and endearing demonstration of their closeness in the team.
1 min
ISL: FC Goa beat Mohun Bagan 2-1
BRISON DOUBLE ENDS MARINERS' WINNING STREAK
2 mins
Badminton: A Year of Olympic heartbreak, some breakthroughs, new promises
It was both the best and worst of times for Satwik and Chirag, who reached four finals and won two titles, raising hopes for a historic Olympic medal
3 mins
BGT: Konstas called up for last 2 Tests, McSweeney dropped
The 19-year-old is set to become Australia's youngest Test batting debutant in over 70 years
1 min
India should have a hard approach against West Indies in ODIs: Richa
Wicket-keeper-batter Richa Ghosh has urged the Indian women's team not to take the foot off the pedal after their T20I series victory, but to adopt a more aggressive approach when they face West Indies in the upcoming three ODIs.
2 mins
Rinku Singh named UP captain for Vijay Hazare Trophy
Explosive India batter Rinku Singh was on Friday named Uttar Pradesh captain for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking his first stint as skipper at the senior state level.
1 min
With wrist spinner needed for CT, all eyes on TN's Varun Chakravarthy
With India set to play Champions Trophy in less than eight weeks' time, a quality wrist-spinner, a second wicketkeeper to back up Rishabh Pant and the form of key pacers will be in focus during the upcoming National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting on Saturday across the country.
1 min
There's a possibility of 'Khadaan 2': Dev
The actor-producer says it depends on how audiences receive 'Khadaan'
3 mins
'Aishwarya told me that I remind her of Amitabh Bachchan'
Sonu Sood and Rai played on-screen siblings in the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'
1 min
Acropolis Mall unveils grand 'Christmas Carnival'
Acropolis mall will host an array of exciting activities daily from 1 pm to 9 pm
1 min
Song Kang-Ho boards CAST OF 'BEEF' S2
The second season will consist of eight 30-minute episodes
1 min
'Old guard of Bollywood has lost touch with reality'
Varun Dhawan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film 'Baby John', recently spoke about the need for more diverse representation in Bollywood.
1 min
'SHOTYI BOLE SHOTYI KICHHU NEI' to hit theatres on Jan 23, 2025
Srijit Mukherji is kicking off New Year with an exciting release
1 min
Millennium Post Kolkata Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Front Row Media Pvt Ltd
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Millennium Post is an all new, 16-page English language broadsheet from New Delhi, India. Launched on 2 May 2012, the paper is fast creating a niche for itself with its investigative stories in the crowded news market of the national capital. Durbar Ganguly, former Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, The Pioneer Group, is the promoter of the broadsheet.
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