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Police rejects 'assault' claims in death of CJP volunteer's father

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- West Bengal Police on Monday night came up with a statement regarding the death of Sheikh Md. Mafik who was allegedly assaulted because of his son Sheikh Abdul Hafiz had joined the... Read More


Water testing made mandatory at 25 city residential schools

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- The Samagra Shiksha Mission (SSM), Kolkata, has made testing of all water sources mandatory at 25 Netaji Subhas Chandra Abasiya Vidyalayas in the city, with schools and the NGOs ru... Read More


Tollywood set for FCTWEI, Guild polls after months of turmoil

KOLKATA, Aug. 17 -- After months of turmoil, the cloud of uncertainty hanging over Tollywood, over technicians' issues, bans, lack of work and irregular shooting schedules, may finally be lifting. On ... Read More


BJP to MLAs: 'No power misuse; 20-25 expelled won't hurt party'

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has issued a strong message to party MLAs that misuse of power or extortion will not be tolerated under any circumstances. "The party w... Read More


State govt steps up relief as dists reel under heavy rain

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal on Monday held a virtual meeting with district magistrates of areas affected by severe waterlogging and issued necessary directives to address the sit... Read More


'Bengal to bring sand ghats under legal framework'

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that all sand ghats in the state would be brought under a legal framework, asserting that his government would not a... Read More


Bankura victim's family rejects compensation, demands school

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- The family of Sheikh Mohammed Mafik, who allegedly died after being assaulted in Bankura's Indas, has refused state compensation and instead sought a world-class school in his name... Read More


Abhishek's interim protection extended in signature row

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- The Calcutta High Court on Monday extended till November 30 the interim protection from arrest and other coercive action granted to Trinamool Congress national general secretary an... Read More


Govt seeks MLAs' views on Duare Ration scheme

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- State Food minister Ashok Kirtania has written to all MLAs seeking their views on the need to continue the Duare Ration scheme, introduced by the erstwhile chief minister Mamata Ba... Read More


Foundation day event: TMCP moves HC over police nod

Kolkata, Aug. 17 -- The Mamata Banerjee faction of Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) on Monday approached the Calcutta High Court seeking an early hearing of its plea over alleged inaction by... Read More