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Families of deceased took loans, debts to send them abroad

GEORGIA INCIDENT

Blocked 18 OTT platforms for posting obscene, vulgar content: Centre

Government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Schoof, Modi talk about further strengthening Indo-Dutch ties

DISCUSS WAR IN UKRAINE OVER CALL

Parliamentary panel flags states' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the failure of several states to establish the necessary mechanisms to effectively address cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs).

Cong worker 'killed in tear gas smoke' during protest in Assam

A Congress worker was killed and several others were injured in tear gas shell smoke during a protest on Wednesday against a range of issues, including unrest in Manipur and bribery charges against Adani Group, the party claimed.

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Shah

HE ASSERTS HIS ADDRESS IN RAJYA SABHA WAS CLEAR

PM Modi on 2-day Visit to Kuwait

FROM SATURDAY

Teachers job scam case: ED files 5th chargesheet against Leaps & Bounce

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed fifth chargesheet against Leaps and Bounce in connection with the primary teachers' recruitment scam.

Balurghat: 24th Theatre Festival flagged off

Theatre groups from Raghunathganj, Berhampore, Uttar Dinajpur, Buniadpur and Dumdum will perform during the festival

Indian Army distributes essentials to children's trust

We handed over essential articles such as books, stationary, winter clothing, footwear,

NBU's first-ever 'Campus Carnival 2024' becomes a grand success

Although the university initially planned for 25 stalls, the enthusiasm from participants led to the setup of nearly 80 stalls

Cooch Behar: Pakistani mortar shell found on India-Bangladesh border

An alarming incident unfolded on the India-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar district, where a Pakistani mortar shell was spotted on Tuesday.

Malda: Proposal made to name cultural stage at book fair after Zakir Hussain

TRIBUTE TO TABLA MAESTRO

Maynaguri: Situation turns volatile, locals clash with police

'MOLESTATION CASE': 20 ARRESTED

GTA area keeps close watch as Hepatitis 'A' cases surge in Sikkim

'WE ARE VIGILANT...'

Clear encroachments for drainage works or face legal action: Raiganj civic body

The Raiganj Municipality has issued a stern warning to traders occupying drains in front of their shops, to immediately remove their shop to ensure clear drains by December 31 or face legal action.

Rally held against atrocities in B'desh

A rally was organised jointly by two religious organisations protesting against the atrocities in Bangladesh and demanding security of the minorities in the neighbouring country on Wednesday in Kolkata.

Testimony of witnesses concludes

RG KAR CASE

Administration reshuffle: Key appointments in various depts

In a reshuffle in the state administration, Rajesh Kumar was appointed Principal Secretary (PS) in the state Correctional Administration department.

Quality check: KMC to collect salt samples

KEEPING TAB ON NECESSARY LEVELS OF IODINE

Indian passport using fake docus: One more arrested, incriminating articles seized

The Kolkata Police have arrested a person from Parnasree in the case pertaining to the use of forged documents to get Indian passports.

Chief Secretary asks DMs to extend deadline of 'Silper Samadhan' camps

State Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, on Wednesday, directed the District Magistrates (DM) to extend the 'Silper Samadhan' (Solution to Industry) programme by another week in blocks where footfall was unsatisfactory.

HC allows Metro's add'l land acquisition, directs compensating land losers

JOKA-BBD BAG CORRIDOR

Infosys Centre in New Town poised to attract greater investments to Bengal Silicon Valley

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's inauguration of the iconic Infosys Development Centre in New Town on Wednesday has further increased the prospect of other big companies investing in more IT offices in Bengal Silicon Valley.

TMC demands Shah's unconditional apology for 'derogatory' remarks against BR Ambedkar

'ANYTHING LESS IS UNACCEPTABLE...

State forms 6th Finance Commission; HK Dwivedi appointed chairman

The state government has constituted the 6th State Finance Commission with former state Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi as chairman.

Holiday list for academic year 2025 published

The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published the holiday list for the academic year 2025, which includes only nine days of summer vacation for primary schools.

Bangladeshi parents anxious about visa

For baby's post-surgery checkup

Kolkata 19 December 2024

Trump Tower developers slapped with Rs 14 cr tax dues by KMC

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is learnt to have slapped the developers of the Trump Tower project at Kolkata's EM Bypass with Rs 14 crore tax dues.