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Maheshtala: 2 brothers held for youth's murder

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- A shocking incident in Maheshtala, South 24-Parganas, late Monday night led to the death of a young man following a violent altercation near a Kali Puja pandal. Police have arreste... Read More


Sourav Mukherjee becomes first Indian to get Peace Ambassador Award

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Sourav Mukherjee has been honoured with the Peace Ambassador Award for Excellence in Community Development at the 15th Peace Achievers International Awards 2025, to be held in Abuj... Read More


SC sets aside Cal HC order absolving insurer of direct liability

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- The Supreme Court has set aside a Calcutta High Court order that had absolved an insurance company of direct liability and made the employer solely responsible for paying compensat... Read More


Ekbalpore: Arms cache unearthed, one held

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- An arms cache was unearthed by the cops of Ekbalpore Police Station on Tuesday afternoon in a flat located on MM Ali Road causing massive tension in the area. Police have arrested... Read More


Divine spectacle: Bama Kali festival leaves devotees awestruck

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- For two years, Agnibho Chakraborty had been scrolling through reels of Bama Kali's dance in Shantipur in Bengal's Nadia district on his phone. Those fiery eyes, that swaying idol a... Read More


From sandesh to souffle: Kolkata's sweet-makers mix old charm with new flavours

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- As the festival of Bhai Phonta draws near, city sweet shops are buzzing with creativity-blending nostalgia with novelty. From classic 'chitrakut' and 'jol bhora sandesh' to experim... Read More


After Diwali scare, Kolkata's air quality improves to 'moderate'

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Amid allegations of rampant violations of norms with reports of firecrackers being burst post midnight on October 20, Kolkata's air quality, which had plunged on Kali Puja night wi... Read More


Trinamool flays Lokpal for Rs 5-cr BMW car purchase

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday hit out at anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal after it floated a tender to procure seven luxurious BMW cars, collectively worth around Rs 5 crore. T... Read More


Mamata prays for President's long life after Kerala incident

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed relief that President Droupadi Murmu narrowly escaped a major accident during her visit to Kerala. Banerjee prayed for ... Read More


State BJP warned against personal attacks on Mamata

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Having faced a "miserable defeat" in the 2021 Assembly elections in the state, the saffron brigade may change its stance and shun personal attacks on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) s... Read More