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The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
ER, Metro hold Vigilance Seminar
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Signal upgrade of Howrah-Burdwan chord line to cut short travel time
The Statesman

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

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November 07, 2024
IRCTC announces Bharat Gaurav tour package to Uttarakhand
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM
The Statesman

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

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Amid Chhath Puja rush, security enhanced in Kolkata
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

How Raja Krishna Chandra initiated Jagadhatri Puja in Bhadreswar

Bengal has successfully guarded its traditional religious virtues even after being subjected to foreign invasions.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

Two arrests after 2 rape attempts

A youth was arrested on charges of molestation at a village within the Kotulpur PS area in Bankura.

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November 07, 2024
Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Fire at 125-year-old heritage house, antique furniture burnt
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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).

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November 07, 2024
Alpana artists compete in Chandannagore
The Statesman

Alpana artists compete in Chandannagore

A unique alpana (floor painting) competition was held in Chandannagore in connection with Jagadhatri Puja.

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November 07, 2024
Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system
The Statesman

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

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November 07, 2024
Indian Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0
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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.

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November 04, 2024
Women cops offer phonta, helmets to offender bikers
The Statesman

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.

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November 04, 2024
Trump Win Caps Historic Political Comeback
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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

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman Kolkata

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.

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November 04, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

'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.

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM
The Statesman

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

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November 07, 2024
The Statesman

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.

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November 07, 2024
Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power
The Statesman

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.

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1 min  |
November 07, 2024
Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system
The Statesman

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

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2 mins  |
November 07, 2024