Police removed loudspeakers from around 1,500 religious institutions across Bengal in two days. KOLKATA: Loudspeakers were removed from around 1,500 religious institutions across Bengal in two days as part of a police crackdown on pollution complaints, report Zeeshan Jawed & Dwaipayan Ghosh. At least 1,279 mosques and 199 temples were ordered to remove loudspeakers for…
This board, with the new subscription charge, is no more at the rickshaw stand Kolkata: The new union at a Bijoygarh rickshaw stand, which calls itself ‘Jatiyotabadi Rickshaw Union’ and has a BJP symbol on its board, has announced that for all its 60 rickshaw-puller members, it is now compulsory to pay Rs 100 as…
Alliance Air is set to introduce two new flights from Kolkata, connecting three cities in Madhya Pradesh: Jabalpur, Rewa and Indore Kolkata: From this weekend, Alliance Air is set to introduce two new flights from Kolkata, connecting three cities in Madhya Pradesh: Jabalpur, Rewa and Indore. The sectors will be serviced with its ATR-72 aircraft.The…
A CCTV footage of the accused in the promoter’s office Kolkata: Four BJP workers have been named in an FIR for vandalising the office of a promoter in Bishnupur in South 24-Parganas, from where he runs a construction material business, and demanding Rs 5 crore from him.The FIR was registered in May but resurfaced on…
The number, toll-free, will be operational 24×7, said cops Kolkata: The Kolkata Traffic Police on Tuesday issued an official appeal asking all residents of Kolkata to use its dedicated traffic helpline, 1073, for all traffic-related complaints and road emergencies. Citizens can even direct their parking related queries here. The number, toll-free, will be operational 24×7,…
Kolkata: One police station, six complaints, two FIRs lodged so far — and counting. Muchipara Police Station is facing a new challenge as Zero FIR complaints against actor Sreelekha Mitra keep pouring in.Around two weeks after Mitra protested at the anti-NEET paper leak using an objectionable poster of PM Narendra Modi, triggering a series of…
Kolkata: After the heavy showers received on Wednesday, more rainfall is likely to lash the city on Thursday.The Met office has forecast heavy rain for Kolkata and neighbouring districts of South and North 24 Parganas and Howrah along with many other south Bengal districts.In the past 24 hours, the Alipore Met office had recorded 81.2…
Kolkata: Culture is emerging as a decisive factor in travel planning, with Kolkata standing out both as a source market for culture-led journeys and as a destination drawing Indian travellers for festivals, heritage and immersive local experiences.According to a survey carried out by Skyscanner, which is among the world’s largest travel platforms, Kolkata itself is…
Kolkata: The 53-year-old Nehru Children’s Museum will not be closed down and state govt will provide all necessary help to keep the institution running, chief minister’s adviser Subrata Gupta told the museum’s director Sudip Srimal on Wednesday during their interaction at the state secretariat.Srimal got a call from CMO on Tuesday and was requested to…
Barasat flyover shut for urgent repairs Kolkata: The Barasat flyover, which connects NH 12 with Jessore Road and Taki Road, was shut on Wednesday afternoon for urgent repairs and a structural health inspection. It will stay shut till Aug 13, raising concerns of severe traffic jams in Barasat town and adjoining areas.PWD officials said cracks…
