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'Biomining of Dhapa waste can avert Howrah-like disaster': Environment experts bat for use of bioplastics

Kolkata, June 3 -- The faster the waste from Dhapa dumping ground is processed the lesser will be the risks relating to land subsidence similar to the one that recently took place in Howrah, said Kaly... Read More


'Informant as investigating officer does not vitiate probe without proven bias': High Court in 1988 case

Kolkata, June 2 -- The Calcutta High Court, in a recent ruling, clarified that an informant acting as the investigating officer (IO) does not inherently vitiate an investigation unless bias is proven.... Read More


State to survey women-led MSMEs for training & support

Kolkata, June 2 -- To empower and promote women entrepreneurs under World Bank-funded 'Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity' (RAMP) programme, the state government will survey about 5,000 women-... Read More


Lawyer's absence no ground to dismiss criminal appeals, says HC

Kolkata, June 1 -- In dealing with a case relating to a Negotiable Instruments Act, the Calcutta High Court observed that criminal appeals cannot be dismissed on merits due to an appellant's absence o... Read More


KMC to initiate special registration drive for thika land holders starting June 2

Kolkata, May 30 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will initiate a special registration drive for thika land holders starting June 2, 2025. Mayor Firhad Hakim announced that special forms wil... Read More


'No coded law for expunging key- witness version sans cross-exam'

Kolkata, May 29 -- Observing that there is no coded law that mandates expunging of a key witness' testimony due to absence of cross-examination, Calcutta High Court dismissed the plea of a man accused... Read More


State govt to auction 166 cottah Alipore land for underwater aquarium & museum

Kolkata, May 29 -- In a bid to set up an underwater aquarium and marine museum, the state government is gearing up to allot 166.50 cottah (11,137.50sqm) of land parcel on a freehold basis at Belvedere... Read More


State govt warns ULBs against charging extra trade licence fees

Kolkata, May 28 -- Addressing concerns over excessive application fees charged by certain Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for the issuance or renewal of trade licences, the state government has directed all... Read More


HC quashes termination, cites accused's right to challenge evidence

Kolkata, May 28 -- Observing that a departmental inquiry includes the right of the accused to challenge the credibility of the evidence presented against him, Calcutta High Court quashed a proceeding,... Read More


Clubbed finger disqualification ground in combatised duties: HC

Kolkata, May 27 -- Observing that a court cannot substitute or sit in appeal over experts' opinions unless there is prima facie mala fide, arbitrariness or inconsistency, Calcutta High Court ruled tha... Read More