Kolkata unites to honor anik dutta | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Admirers, relatives and people from various walks of life gathered to bid their final farewell to film-maker Anik Dutta, who died on Wednesday after a fall from the terrace of his residence, on a rain-soaked Friday afternoon.The adman-turned-film-maker’s mortal remains were kept at NT 1 Studios and Nandan.The funeral procession started from Peace World…

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‘A peaceful celebration’: Mosques hold Eid prayers in shifts to avoid roadblocks | Kolkata News

Most mosques in the city held Eid prayers in shifts to accommodate all devotees on the premises Kolkata: Mosques across the city, including areas, such as Beckbagan, Raja Bazar, Chitpore and Kidderpore, conducted the special prayers on the occasion of Eid-uz-Zoha in multiple shifts to accommodate the devotees on the mosque premises and ensure the…

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Kolkata Police sets up expert team, to take anti-riot gear tips from central forces | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Kolkata Police has set up a five-member expert committee to overhaul its anti-rioting infrastructure.Formed under the directive of police commissioner Ajay Nanda, the panel will evaluate advanced crowd-control gear, used by the Delhi Police and CAPFs, to upgrade the local armoury. The committee, chaired by joint commissioner of police (modernisation) Nilanjan Biswas, includes DCP…

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Hospitals in Kolkata get Ayushman-ready | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Having completed their staff training for Ayushman Bharat, several city hospitals plan to strengthen and reshape their operational capabilities to usher in the central health scheme. Anticipating a patient rush once the distribution of Ayushman cards begins, some plan to extend their facilities, employ dedicated medical teams and earmark spaces for patients admitted under…

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