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Constable Arrested For "Masterminding Loot" In Kolkata: Cops

Constable Arrested For "Masterminding Loot" In Kolkata: Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 07, 2023, Kolkata

The Kolkata Police on Monday arrested a constable, who had allegedly masterminded a loot in Bhawanipore area of the city, a senior officer said.

Attempts Underway By Centre To Malign Bengal: Trinamool Leader

Attempts Underway By Centre To Malign Bengal: Trinamool Leader

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 04, 2023, Keshpur, West Bengal

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee Saturday slammed the Centre for sending central teams to West Bengal, and said attempts are on to malign the state government as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had not bowed before it.

BBC Series On PM Modi Screened At Kolkata's Presidency University

BBC Series On PM Modi Screened At Kolkata's Presidency University

Asian News International | Friday January 27, 2023, Kolkata, West Bengal

Members of the CPM's students' wing, the Students Federation of India (SFI), on Friday claimed that the controversial BBC documentary 'India: The Modi Question' was sucessfully screened at Kolkata's Presidency University.

BBC Series On PM Screened At Jadavpur University In Kolkata

BBC Series On PM Screened At Jadavpur University In Kolkata

Press Trust of India | Friday January 27, 2023, Kolkata

More than 100 students at Jadavpur University have reportedly watched the controversial BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots, with a Left student's body having arranged its screening.

Bengali Is 2nd-Largest Spoken Language In Asia: Mamata Banerjee

Bengali Is 2nd-Largest Spoken Language In Asia: Mamata Banerjee

Asian News International | Friday January 27, 2023, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, while presiding over a 'Hatey Khori' event held in the state on the occasion of Saraswati Puja, said Bengali is the 2nd-largest spoken language in Asia and 5th in the world.

Kolkata Cops Lathi-Charge Indian Secular Front Protesters; Several Injured

Kolkata Cops Lathi-Charge Indian Secular Front Protesters; Several Injured

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 21, 2023, Kolkata

Indian Secular Front (ISF) activists fought a pitched battle with the police at Esplanade area in central Kolkata on Saturday during a protest against alleged attacks on their workers by the ruling Trinamool Congress in South 24 Parganas district.

Query On Kashmir In Bengal School Question Papers Stirs Controversy

Query On Kashmir In Bengal School Question Papers Stirs Controversy

Written by Saurabh Gupta | Wednesday January 18, 2023, Kolkata

An image of a model question paper from a school in Bengal, asking students to mark "Azad Kashmir" on a map, has been widely distributed on social media, setting off a controversy ahead of Class 10 board exams.

Ganga Aarti Event Not Allowed By Cops, BJP Stages Protest In Kolkata

Ganga Aarti Event Not Allowed By Cops, BJP Stages Protest In Kolkata

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 10, 2023, Kolkata

The West Bengal BJP on Tuesday was denied permission by police to organise Ganga Aarti programme on the occasion of the Gangasagar mela starting in the state later this week, following which they staged a protest in the Babughat area of the city.

5 Injured After Explosion At Illegal Gas Cylinder Shop In Kolkata : Cops

5 Injured After Explosion At Illegal Gas Cylinder Shop In Kolkata : Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 10, 2023, Kolkata

At least five people were injured in an explosion inside a shop in Kamarhati area near Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

5 Injured After Border Force Truck Hits Taxi In Kolkata

5 Injured After Border Force Truck Hits Taxi In Kolkata

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 08, 2023, Kolkata

Five people, including two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, were injured when a truck hit a taxi, which went on to hit a bus in Kolkata's Lake Town area on Sunday afternoon, police said.

Over 96% Of Trinamool's Income From Electoral Bonds In 2021-22: Audit Report

Over 96% Of Trinamool's Income From Electoral Bonds In 2021-22: Audit Report

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 07, 2023, New Delhi

Over 96 per cent of income of the Trinamool Congress in 2021-22 came from electoral bonds, according to the party's annual audit report, which also showed that its income from these bonds rose from Rs 42 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 528.14 crore in 2021-22

West Bengal Governor Given Z-Plus Security Cover By Centre

West Bengal Governor Given Z-Plus Security Cover By Centre

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 04, 2023, New Delhi

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has been accorded Z-plus category VIP security cover of armed central paramilitary commandos by the Union home ministry, officials said on Wednesday.

"Ram-Bam" Alliance Emerging In Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's Jibe At BJP, Left

"Ram-Bam" Alliance Emerging In Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's Jibe At BJP, Left

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 03, 2023, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday lashed out at the right-wing BJP and claimed that the saffron party's ideology differentiates between people on the basis of religion.

Kolkata Metro's Underwater Tunnel To Be 45-Second Experience For Commuters

Kolkata Metro's Underwater Tunnel To Be 45-Second Experience For Commuters

Press Trust of India | Friday December 30, 2022, Kolkata

India's first underwater tunnel, being built under the Hooghly River as part of the East West Metro Corridor, will be a blink-and-you-miss-it experience for passengers as trains will cross the 520-metre stretch in just 45 seconds.

Bengal's 1st Vande Bharat Express: Sold-out Tickets, Fish Fillet On Menu

Bengal's 1st Vande Bharat Express: Sold-out Tickets, Fish Fillet On Menu

Press Trust of India | Friday December 30, 2022, Kolkata

With sparkling red reclining seats offering a 180-degree rotation, the Executive Class tickets of the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express, which was virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, were sold out within hours.

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