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Christmas Eve: Over 11K prosecuted for violating traffic norms across city

Kolkata Police on Christmas Eve prosecuted over 11,000 motorists for violating traffic norms across the city during a special drive against errant drivers and two-wheeler riders.

Militant Javed Munshi trained in IED making in Karachi

The militant Javed Munshi, who was arrested from Canning, was trained in IED making in Karachi and was given the task of providing logistics support to several terror outfits of POK.

Hotspots in city of joy witness record-breaking crowd as festive cheer peaks on Christmas

Revellers flocked to the city's popular hotspots on Christmas, with some locations recording higher footfall than last Sunday.

Mamata extends Christmas greetings, highlights 'unity and togetherness'

Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday greeted the people of Bengal on Christmas.

Monitor progress of ongoing projects: State forms 8-member committee

EARLIER A MOBILE APP WAS CREATED FOR BETTER MONITORING

Spl concert featuring 32 songs written & composed by Mamata on the cards

The programme is likely to be arranged on January 12 on Rajdanga playground

Bowbazar Sec: E-W Metro completes track laying

After five years of challenges, the issue in the Bowbazar section of the East-West Metro corridor (Green Line) has been resolved.

Cruelty case against sister-in-law after 18 yrs of wedlock quashed by HC

Observing that permitting the case would be an abuse of law, the Calcutta High Court has quashed cruelty charges against a sister-in-law brought by her brother's wife after 18 years of the latter's marriage.

Protesting Docs to Move High Court for Extension

Delay in Medicos Death Probe by CBI

Forest dept installs nylon net to stop tigers from entering localities

The Forest department has installed a nylon net along one square km area on the side of a forest range at Bandwan in Purulia district of West Bengal to prevent the tigress from straying into localities.

At 19 degree Celsius, city records warmest Christmas in a decade

Mercury may drop in last few days of Dec

High Court relief for vice-chancellor of NUJS in the 'sexual harassment' case

The Calcutta High Court has granted relief to Prof. (Dr.) Nirmal Kanti Chakraborti, the vice-chancellor (V-C) of the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, in a case of sexual harassment filed by a faculty member against him.

KMC to soon repair Motilal Gupta Road, to cost about Rs 8 crore

PROPOSAL APPROVED

Mangrove shield for Sunderbans: 193-hectare identified for plantation

ECO-RESTORATION INITIATIVE

Child Among 4 Killed, 23 Hurt as Bus Falls into Deep Gorge in Bhimtal

UTTARAKHAND

Bengal receives Rs 2.5K cr investment proposals from entrepreneurs

TO GENERATE EMPLOYMENT FOR NEARLY 70K PEOPLE

'PROUD OF INDIAN cinema's global appeal'

Ayushmann Khurrana believes in the power of cinema resonating with everyone and he feels great to see Indian cinema doing that

Malaika advises couples to maintain their independence

She stressed that it's important for women to maintain their own identity even after marriage

Well played in 'KHADAAN'

Happy birthday Dev

Mandhana closes in on top spot in ODIs and T20Is

Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released on Tuesday.

Harleen's ton fuels 115-run win over WI as India clinch WODI series

The writing on the wall was clear once the Indian bowlers reduced Windies to 69 for four inside the first 20 overs

Doordarshan announced as official broadcast partner for Hockey India League

The national broadcaster of India, DD, has decided to partner with the Hockey India League to make IndiaKaGame-Hockey-a household celebration and hockey players a household name in the country.

India, Pakistan in same group; to clash on February 23 in Dubai

CHAMPIONS TROPHY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

There's been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part

MANU ON KHEL RATNA FURORE

Rupee falls 4 paise to new record low of 85.15 against US dollar

The rupee extended the slide for the second straight session and depreciated 4 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 85.15 against the US dollar on Tuesday, dragged by a strong greenback against major crosses overseas and subdued domestic equities.

Employment grows 10%, unincorporated establishments rise 12.28%: Govt survey

\"These findings form part of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for FY24 for the reference period - Oct 2023 - Sept 2024\"

After Q2 slowdown, economy on recovery path: RBI bulletin

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on Tuesday.

DGCA imposes fine of ₹10 lakh on Akasa Air

Aviation regulator DGCA has slapped a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Akasa Air for failing to provide timely compensation to some passengers who were denied boarding at Bangalore airport in September, according to a source.

Sops announced by states may divert resources away from infra development, says RBI article

Sops announced by several states in their 2024-25 Budgets may divert resources away from critical social and economic infrastructure development, an RBI article said on Tuesday.

Markets settle almost flat in highly volatile trade amid persistent foreign fund outflows

The BSE smallcap gauge climbed 0.37% & BSE midcap index rose 0.09%