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Man dies after hitting height barrier during immersion

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Utsab Chattopadhyay, a member of the Behala Senhati Santrapara Puja Committee, died late Thursday night after hitting a barrier during Durga idol immersion near Alipore Zoo brigade.... Read More


Idol immersions executed with strict vigil

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Immersion of Durga Puja idols began on Thursday, Dashami, with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Kolkata Port jointly launching special operations to ensure smooth and saf... Read More


Leopard strikes near Kherkata village, local survives close call

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 3 -- Fear returned to Kherkata in the Jalpaiguri district as a leopard attack occurred near the village. Fortunately, 55-year-old Budhu Oraon narrowly escaped the predator. The incid... Read More


Body of youth with his throat slit found in Baruipur

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Tension spread in Begumpur area in Baruipur of South 24-Parganas after a youth's body with his throat slit was found lying on the road on Friday morning. Police have found a broken... Read More


ER refutes allegations of closed gate hindering rescue on Sept 27

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- The Eastern Railway (ER) has refuted allegations that a closed level-crossing gate delayed the rescue of the injured fruit vendor, who, along with a couple, was run over by an expre... Read More


Bengal prisons top nation in foreign prisoners: NCRB data

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Prisons in West Bengal are grappling with one of the sharpest overcrowding crises in the country, according to the latest 'Prison Statistics India 2023' released by the National Cri... Read More


Durga Puja economy expansion estimated at Rs 46K to 50K crore

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- West Bengal's Durga Puja economy reportedly rebounded strongly in 2025 after last year's slump, with industry insiders estimating an expansion of 10-15 per cent to reach around Rs 4... Read More


Sajjan Jindal hints at fresh investment in Bengal

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Praising Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for creating an industry-friendly environment in Bengal, JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal on Thursday hinted that they will again make... Read More


TMC set to start 'Bijoya Sammelani' in each block from October 5

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Following the instructions of the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) is set to start "Bijoya Sammelani" in each block from October 5, wit... Read More


Asansol Div: Train cancellations, diversions announced

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Eastern Railway has announced extensive cancellations, diversions, short-term terminations and delays of train services on the Burdwan-Asansol section of the Asansol Division from O... Read More