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In this issue

Kolkata

'No free train travel during Maha Kumbh'

RAILWAYS CLARIFIES

1 min

Priyanka, Anurag, Bansuri among LS MPs on Parl panel on ONOE

LS'S LIST INCLUDE NAMES OF 21 MPs

1 min

Industrialist Sanjay Sureka arrested in bank fraud case

The arrest is linked to a Rs 6,000 crore fraud

1 min

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.

1 min

State mandates 'death audit'; hosps to share data every week

IN FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT CASES

1 min

Cops raid resort in Alipurduar to trace Bidhannagar civic body councillor

EXTORTION CASE

2 mins

Bangladeshi parents anxious about visa

For baby's post-surgery checkup

1 min

KMC to boost drainage infra in nine wards

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will boost drainage infrastructure in nine wards under four boroughs in the third phase of Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program (KEIIP) work.

1 min

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.

1 min

Mudra Utsav-2024 to showcase rare coins, tokens used during British era

AROUND 60 PROFESSIONAL NUMISMATISTS TO TAKE PART

1 min

Accused promoters to pay Rs 1L fine to KMC or suffer jail

ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION

2 mins

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

Quality check: KMC to collect salt samples

KEEPING TAB ON NECESSARY LEVELS OF IODINE

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

2 mins

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

JOKA-BBD BAG CORRIDOR

1 min

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

'ANYTHING LESS IS UNACCEPTABLE...

1 min

Testimony of witnesses concludes

RG KAR CASE

1 min

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.

1 min

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

'WE ARE VIGILANT...'

1 min

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

TRIBUTE TO TABLA MAESTRO

1 min

Maynaguri: Situation turns volatile, locals clash with police

'MOLESTATION CASE': 20 ARRESTED

1 min

Indian Army distributes essentials to children's trust

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

1 min

Balurghat: 24th Theatre Festival flagged off

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

1 min

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.

1 min

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

1 min

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).

1 min

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Shah

HE ASSERTS HIS ADDRESS IN RAJYA SABHA WAS CLEAR

2 mins

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.

1 min

PM Modi on 2-day Visit to Kuwait

FROM SATURDAY

2 mins

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.

1 min

Schoof, Modi talk about further strengthening Indo-Dutch ties

DISCUSS WAR IN UKRAINE OVER CALL

1 min

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.

1 min

Families of deceased took loans, debts to send them abroad

GEORGIA INCIDENT

2 mins

A bumpy trajectory

India's merchandise trade deficit reached a record high of USD 37.84 billion in November 2024, up from USD 27.1 billion in October.

2 mins

Flex and thrive

India's rigid labour laws, including outdated overtime rules and fixed working hours, need modernisation to enable flexibility, incentivise productivity, and align with evolving work cultures across diverse sectors

3 mins

Leading the transformation

The Integrated Preschool Teachers Training Academy empowers women through innovative early childhood education programmes-transforming homemakers into educators and community leaders, and impacting thousands of lives across India

5 mins

Israel's borders have shifted throughout its history

Action in Syria may reshape them again

1 min

Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of offensive

THE MILITARY CALLED THE BORDER BREACH A 'SERIOUS INCIDENT'

2 mins

Bangladesh high court gives Yunus govt legal validity as caretaker govt

It appears to be like a mission almost accomplished for Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh, which has now got legal validity from the high court.

1 min

Russia says suspect detained in killing of senior general

Russia's security service said Wednesday that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow.

1 min

France's highest court upholds graft conviction of ex-President

France's highest court has upheld an appeal court decision which had found former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling while he was the country's head of state.

1 min

Sensex, Nifty continue downward spiral amid foreign fund outflows

LOSSES EXTEND INTO 3RD SESSION; ALL EYES ON US FED'S DECISION

2 mins

Gem, jewellery exports dropped 12.9% to $1.986 million in Nov

Gems and jewellery exports saw a decline of 12.94 per cent to $1,986.21 million (Rs 16,763.13 crore) in November on prolonged geopolitical tension, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Wednesday.

1 min

Trump mulls imposing reciprocal tax on India

US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for the high tariff imposed by India on import of certain American products.

1 min

Soon, EPFO, ESIC claims via e-wallets, says Labour secy

In cases of auto settlement... The money goes to the bank account and they in any case are able to withdraw it from the bank account

1 min

National Cooperative Database is good to go

The government has launched the National Cooperative Database (NCD), which will be a valuable tool for improving the cooperative landscape in India, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

1 min

Record $8.87 bn investments in Indian real estate in 2024, claims JLL report

Institutional investment in Indian real estate rose 51 per cent to a record $8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, according to JLL.

1 min

Biden's parting gift: Admin tones down H-1B visa rules, working in US firms now easier

The move is likely to benefit thousands of Indian workers hugely

2 mins

'Bad idea': SJM fumes at proposed 35% GST on 'sin goods', fears uptick in smuggling

Other bodies like All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation have raised concerns on the recommendations of the GoM on GST rate rationalisation

1 min

Rupee sinks to fresh all-time low of 84.94 vs US dollar

The rupee dropped 3 paise to close at an all-time low of 84.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as traders await cues from the US Fed on the interest rate front.

1 min

Net direct tax collections grow 16.45% to Rs 15.82 lakh crore till December 17

Net direct tax collection grew 16.45 per cent year-on-year to over Rs 15.82 lakh crore till December 17 this fiscal, buoyed by higher advance tax mop-up, government data showed.

1 min

Ravi Ashwin: The Kutty Story ends on a high

Timing of the spinner-allrounder's international retirement raises uncomfortable questions

3 mins

Rain plays spoilsport again as 3rd Test against Aus ends in a draw

INDIA WERE ALL OUT FOR 260 IN THEIR FIRST INNINGS

1 min

Bengal beat Rajasthan 2-0 to qualify for Santosh Trophy QFs

West Bengal beat Rajasthan 2-0 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, here on Wednesday.

1 min

Historic show to unveil 250-year-old hand-carved wooden blocks

Nearly 220 years after his death, the invaluable work of Panchanan Karmakar, including hundreds of the first 'harafs' or blocks he etched that led to the first-ever book in Bengali and subsequently gave the world a manual to learn the language, will be opened up in an iconic show by his great-great-granddaughter Priyanka Mullick

5 mins

CO-OP EDUCATION: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMICS & INDUSTRY

Co-op programmes are most effective when they replicate the dynamics of real-world workplaces

3 mins

CALCUTTA BOYS' SCHOOL HOSTS CHRISTMAS CANTATA 2024

SPORTSMANSHIP SHINES BRIGHT AT THE ANNUAL SPORTS MEET

2 mins

IN A FIRST, IIT MADRAS INTRODUCES CULTURE EXCELLENCE ADMISSION

IIT Madras has become the first IIT in the country to introduce 'Fine Arts and Culture Excellence' (FACE) Admission to undergraduate programmes from the academic year 2025-26.

1 min

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