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MeT predicts a warmer Christmas

The city dwellers will experience a warmer Christmas this year with the temperature staying above normal and chill-bearing winds getting interrupted, said the Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore.

Metro announces late night services on Christmas

To accommodate the festive crowds visiting Park Street and surrounding areas on Christmas, the Kolkata Metro Railway has announced plans to operate services late into the night on the Blue Line (Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhas) on December 25.

Kreta Suraksha Mela from Dec 26 to 28

The Bengal government is going to host a three-day 'Kreta Suraksha Mela' at the Netaji Indoor Stadium from December 26-28.

Kolkata Police Commissioner assures enhanced security, 3K cops deployed

BARS, PUBS, HOTELS, NIGHTCLUBS UNDER THE SCANNER

Shah's 'insulting' remarks against Ambedkar: Trinamool stages stir

MAMATA CONDEMNED BJP FOR ITS 'ANTI-DALIT MINDSET'

Expedite the disbursement of loans for state govt-run schemes, Amit Mitra urges banks

Amit Mitra, Principal Chief Advisor to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Finance department on Monday urged the bankers to speed up the disbursement of loans under various state schemes, mostly the Bhabishyat Credit Card (BCC) project where the pendency is on the higher side.

Better coordination between police & fire brigade: Min holds meet with top cops

State Fire and Emergency Services minister Sujit Bose on Monday held a meeting with Commissioners of Police (CPs) of Kolkata, Bidhannagar, Barrackpore and Howrah to discuss the coordination between the police and fire brigade.

Upper Primary teachers recruitment: Another 1,971 get recommendation letters

The second phase of counselling for the recruitment of assistant teachers at the upper primary level concluded on Monday, with 1,971 waitlisted candidates among 2,595 called to receive their recommendation letters.

Several documents seized in fake passport racket case

Police on Monday seized a large number of fake documents, including Aadhaar and voter cards, during a search operation at the residence of Samresh Biswas, the kingpin of a fake passport racket, in North 24-Parganas, West Bengal.

IMA docs protest delay in probe by CBI

RG KAR CASE

HC: Bail guarantees right to fair trial for the accused

Setting aside a trial court order summoning a murder accused to answer why his bail should not be cancelled, Calcutta High Court Bail observed that bail is an essential element of any criminal justice system as it guarantees the right to a fair trial for the accused.

End of an era: At the age of 98, bus route 3 walks into sunset

The last ceremonial journey from Serampore to Dakshineswar took place on Dec 17

Poush Mela returns to Shantiniketan after 4 yrs

REKINDLES TRADITION

KMC identifies 10 wards for replacing tubewells with treated surface water

ESTIMATED COST PEGGED AT ABOUT RS 60 CR

Transport dept introduces new roro vessel for Lot 8-Kachuberia route

FACILITATING GANGASAGAR PILGRIMAGE

Bollywood needs new voices, artists from across India

Varun Dhawan said that people in positions of power in Bollywood need to understand the need to change with time

Richa feels like giving up 'every six months'

Chadha and Ali Fazal are promoting their debut production venture 'Girls Will Be Girls'

'Pushpa 2' is most watched film of 2024

The film earned Rs 1,500 crore at the global box office

I am excited to work with Christopher Nolan: Tom Holland

Hollywood star Tom Holland said he is excited to work with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan for his next movie but doesn't know anything about the project.

Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of harassment & smear campaign

She accused him of embarking on a 'multi-tiered plan' to damage her reputation

Dubai to host India's matches in Champions Trophy

Dubai has been locked in as the neutral venue to host India's matches in the Champions Trophy with a semi-final and the final also to be staged in the UAE if Rohit Sharma and Co qualify for the knockouts.

Second half blitz propels Kerala Blasters to 3-0 win over Mohammedan

Kerala Blasters FC produced a scintillating second-half performance to secure a commanding 3-0 victory over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League here on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Shastri

Rohit was expected to reclaim the opener's spot but KL Rahul's 77 in India's win at Perth prompted a rejig of batting order with Rohit moving down to No.6

Mandhana, Renuka blow away West Indies in first ODI

India thrash West Indies by 211 runs in Women's ODI

Root returns to ODI squad for India tour, Champions Trophy

Veteran batter Joe Root's return to 50-over format after more than a year headlined England's squad announcement for the ODI tour to India and the ICC Champions Trophy.

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

AO BEGINS ON JAN 12

Gambhir Problems: Head coach wants his team but will he get that

GAMBHIR'S PERFORMANCE UNDER THE LENS

Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona in stoppage time to snatch La Liga lead

Atletico's 12th straight win in all competitions lifted it 3 points above Barcelona

RBI: After another status quo year, all eyes on a rate cut with new Guv at helm

RBI under Das kept interest rates unchanged for almost two years even when economic growth slipped to seven-quarter low in Q2 FY25

Mcap of all top-10 cos slumps ₹4.95 lakh cr

The combined market valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged Rs 4,95,061 crore last week, in line with a bearish trend in equities, where TCS and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) faced the sharpest erosion.