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Mumbai's Ganesha artisans struggle to transition from POP idols

India, Feb. 24 -- Following the recent Bombay high court ban on Plaster of Paris (POP) Ganesh idols, the BMC has expedited the shift to shadu or organic clay. However, the sculptors of the normally hu... Read More


Bangladesh and Pakistan sit atop world's 'most polluted countries' 2024 list, India is at this spot.

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- The AQI, '2024 World's Most Polluted Countries' list has nine out of the top 10 spots occupied by South Asian and Middle Eastern countries, according to data from AQI.in. Overal... Read More


Decrepit bldngs, BLRO land-tax exemption flagged in KMC Budget session

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- On the first day of the Budget discussion, councillors of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) raised concerns over dilapidated buildings in the city while urging the civic body... Read More


Two women killed in separate accidents

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- Two women were killed in two separate road accidents in the city on Monday morning. According to sources, the first accident took place around 7:05 am on Lenin Sarani near the Wel... Read More


RG Kar case: CBI to file suppl chargesheet

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- The CBI will reportedly file a supplementary charge sheet in connection with the ongoing probe in the RG Kar rape and murder case at the Sealdah Court. It was learnt that the cent... Read More


Deputy Mayor escapes unhurt in accident

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- Deputy Mayor Atin Ghosh's car met with an accident on Monday morning while he was going to his office at Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Monday was the first day on the discussion o... Read More


Cossipore: Teacher suspended over molestation charges

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- A temporary male teacher at Adarsha Balika Vidyalaya, Cossipore, has been suspended following allegations of inappropriate touching of female students. Several students and their g... Read More


Aliah University to set up state-of-the-art ham radio club station

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- The Aliah University will set up a state-of-the-art ham radio club station adjacent to its rich laboratory in its New Town campus with assistance from West Bengal Radio Club (WBRC)... Read More


HS Edu Council holds first-ever capacity building workshop

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has conducted its first-ever capacity-building-cum-awareness workshop for heads of affiliated institutions. Nearly 80... Read More


HC bars state from allowing constructions on EKW

Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the state not to grant any permission for any constructions on the East Kolkata Wetland (EKW) while also barred the Registrar of Assuranc... Read More