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Safety first: KMDA cracks down on encroachments under bridges; Fences off cleared areas to protect structures

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) has begun work to clear encroachments beneath flyovers and bridges under its aegis and fence off the area to prevent any furth... Read More


Police files 658-page chargesheet in Kasba law college rape case

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- The Kolkata Police on Saturday filed a 658-page chargesheet in the case of the alleged gang-rape of a first-year student inside a law college in Kasba, South Kolkata. Submitted be... Read More


Elderly woman dies after brutal assault by son

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- An elderly woman died after being brutally assaulted by her son following an altercation in the wee hours on Saturday at Kabi Sukanta Sarani under Beliaghata Police Station area. ... Read More


'Financial irregularities': CBI raids Srerampore MLA's house

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- A CBI team on Saturday reportedly raided the residence of TMC MLA Dr. Sudipto Roy in North Kolkata in connection with its probe into alleged financial irregularities in the purchas... Read More


Govt calls for equitable higher education in eastern Indonesia

Jakarta, Aug. 23 -- Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Fauzan emphasized the importance of equalizing access to higher education and improving the quality of education in the... Read More


Fire breaks out in Anandapur shoefactory

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Anandapur's Gulshan Colony on Saturday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and triggering panic among residents of... Read More


Second SLST: WBSSC reopens application window for 'untainted' candidates

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has reopened the application portal for the second State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025, but only for candidates who were appoin... Read More


Private bus operators seek nod, subsidy to run e-buses

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- A section of bus operators in the city is set to appeal to the state government to allow them to operate electric buses in Kolkata. At present, electric buses in the city are opera... Read More


CEC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Reviews Conference Hall Construction at Council Secretariat

Kargil, Aug. 23 -- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, today inspected the ongoing construction work of the new conference hall building at council se... Read More


Trinamool terms JPC on 130th Constitution Amendment Bill 'farce' | Declines to send members for panel

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- Terming the Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) formed to look into the three Bills that lay down the framework for the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, "a farce", T... Read More