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Rising trend in SER's freight loading, earnings
The South Eastern Railway has loaded 122.14 million tonnes of originating freight in the first 7 months between April and October of the current financial year which is 2.41 per cent higher than the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
ER, Metro hold Vigilance Seminar
Metro Railway has been observing Vigilance Awareness Week, marking its 25th year, a pivotal initiative aimed at promoting a culture of transparency and integrity across all sectors, particularly in public services.
Signal upgrade of Howrah-Burdwan chord line to cut short travel time
Even though passenger services between Masagram-Bankura were started in April 2013, there was no direct connectivity with Howrah-Burdwan chord line section; experts said that trains will not have to travel via Kharagpur anymore
IRCTC announces Bharat Gaurav tour package to Uttarakhand
Passengers planning journeys to places like Nainital or Champawat could enjoy smoother journeys to such at affordable amounts.
Ex-BJP MP Arjun Singh moves Calcutta High Court challenging CID summons
Former BJP MP Arjun Singh on Wednesday approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the summons from West Bengal's CID asking him to be present for an inquiry at its office on 12 November, just a day before six Assembly constituencies in the state will go to bypolls.
Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM
She said the government never intervenes in someone's food habits or religious beliefs; the CM also wished people on Chhath Puja
BJP leader's death: NIA arrests TMC worker
Ahead of the state Assembly by-election, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its activities. Acting on a tip-off, an NIA team departed from Kolkata and arrested a TMC worker accused in the murder of a BJP leader in Moyna, East Midnapur.
Amid Chhath Puja rush, security enhanced in Kolkata
Amid the rush for the Chhath Puja, security has been stepped up in Kolkata for the next two days to prevent any untoward incident.
Tab fund of more students routed to N Dinajpur pupils
More students from different East Burdwan schools complained about not getting the state's fund assistance for purchase of tablets and some problems were identified as wrongful submission of student's personal data and in certain cases some technical glitches could be ascertained.
How Raja Krishna Chandra initiated Jagadhatri Puja in Bhadreswar
Bengal has successfully guarded its traditional religious virtues even after being subjected to foreign invasions.
Two arrests after 2 rape attempts
A youth was arrested on charges of molestation at a village within the Kotulpur PS area in Bankura.
Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power
In a new initiative towards sustainability of this picturesque steel township, a 10 KW on-grid solar tree is set to generate 12,000 units of electricity per year and to reduce carbon footprint by 11.6 tonnes per year.
Fire at 125-year-old heritage house, antique furniture burnt
A heritage house in North 24-Parganas caught fire, sparking accusations against the police administration as local people alleged alcohol and drug addicts made a den at that house.
SER to detain goods train during Chhath Puja
The Adra Railway division of South Eastern Railway has agreed not to run goods trains on the track on the Damodar Railway Bridge during the Chhath Puja on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning after a request by the Hirapur police station of the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC).
Alpana artists compete in Chandannagore
A unique alpana (floor painting) competition was held in Chandannagore in connection with Jagadhatri Puja.
Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system
Sushil Haldar, a Garia resident, died at SSKM Hospital on Tuesday after being allegedly denied admissions in 3 hospitals
Indian Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0
Indian Railways is advancing towards the successful implementation of Kavach 4.0, an indigenous advanced safety system designed to enhance train operations across its network.
Women cops offer phonta, helmets to offender bikers
In a twist to the traditional Bhai Phonta celebrations, some \"brothers\" found themselves on the receiving end on Sunday.
Trump Win Caps Historic Political Comeback
The election was a shocking disappointment for Kamala Harris who stepped in to carry the Democratic Party torch three months ago
12 injured in grenade blast in Srinagar market
At least twelve persons, including women and men, were injured in a grenade explosion in the crowded market on Sunday near the heavily guarded tourist reception centre (TRC) in Srinagar.
J&K Assembly passes resolution for restoration of special status
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the day on Wednesday amidst unruly scenes after the House passed a resolution seeking restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir that was abrogated by the Modi government in 2019.
Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh
The Uttar Pradesh government is fully committed to ensuring the success of Mahakumbh 2025, with extensive preparations to handle any emergency.
DFS reviews credit disbursement to agri-allied activities by banks
DFS Secretary urged PSBS to take all necessary steps to ensure that respective targets are met during the current financial year, and stressed on the State Governments to facilitate banks in improving flow of credit to these sectors
French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling trade
A French court found 18 people guilty Tuesday in a major migrant-smuggling trial that shed light on the lucrative but often deadly clandestine business of transporting people on flimsy boats across the perilous sea from France to the U.K.
'Failure of Delhi govt': Congress' Sandeep Dikshit slams Kejriwal over Yamuna's toxicity
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday slammed former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the deteriorating situation of Yamuna, calling out the Aam Aadmi Party government over its failure to do anything to clean the river.
Work for revival of Kolkata's iconic Adi Ganga to start from January
The restoration work of Kolkata’s iconic Adi Gander also known as Gobindapur Creek and Tolly's Canal, will start from January next year.
Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM
She said the government never intervenes in someone's food habits or religious beliefs; the CM also wished people on Chhath Puja
Police recover unknown body from jungle
The Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has recovered a body of an unknown person from a jungle near a closed open cast coal mine in Kalipahari area, under Asansol South police station here this morning.
Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power
In a new initiative towards sustainability of this picturesque steel township, a 10 KW on-grid solar tree is set to generate 12,000 units of electricity per year and to reduce carbon footprint by 11.6 tonnes per year.
Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system
Sushil Haldar, a Garia resident, died at SSKM Hospital on Tuesday after being allegedly denied admissions in 3 hospitals