Trinamool chairperson and Bengal ex-CM Mamata Banerjee (file picture) Kolkata: In a letter to the Election Commission, Trinamool chairperson and ex-CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday sought a swift decision on the status of her party and the rebel faction led by Uluberia MLA Ritabrata Banerjee.A large number of Trinamool MLAs had split with the party…
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari is expected to hold a review meeting on dengue and other vector-borne diseases with health officials and commissioners of civic bodies on Tuesday at Swasthya Bhawan.While dengue cases have remained far lower this year compared to previous years, public health experts said vigilance is essential as…
Kolkata: Maharatna miner Coal India Ltd (CIL) plans to launch the proposed initial public offerings (IPOs) of its two largest coal-producing subsidiaries — South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) — within the current financial year, with the exact timing depending on market conditions and govt directives.“Regarding IPOs of South Eastern Coalfields…
Calcutta High Court (file picture) Kolkata: Calcutta HC on Monday referred to the dispute over Congress’s Nowda party office as akin to the Delhi ‘masnad’, “first the Ghori dynasty, then the Sultanate, Mughals and the British.” The court refused to interfere in Congress neta Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s case, directing him to approach the civil court.Chowdhury…
Kolkata: A joint team of Kolkata Police and Bengal Fire and Emergency Services on Monday conducted a fire safety audit and building plan inspection at 9 Camac Street, which houses the office of Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee. A separate team of forensic officers from the Detective Department’s scientific wing also visited the premises to collect…
Former TMC minister Aroop Biswas had alleged eggs were hurled at him in premises of a lower court in Kolkata (file picture) Kolkata: Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the state to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken by the investigating agency to preserve CCTV footage linked to an FIR involving an egg attack…
Senco Gold’s business strategy for the next five years, by when turnover is projected to reach Rs 20,000 crore, focuses on lightweight jewellery, digital marketing to attract Gen Z customers, old gold exchanges and opening more franchise stores to boost sales Kolkata: City-based jewellery retailer Senco Gold Ltd is aiming for a turnover of Rs…
Blaze breaks out at Sealdah station food plaza in Kolkata KOLKATA: A fire broke out at a food plaza at Sealdah railway station in Kolkata on Monday.Firefighters rushed to the spot and began efforts to bring the blaze under control.The fire triggered panic among passengers and railway staff.The cause of the fire and the extent…
Retired schoolteacher of Basirhat Town School Anukul Poddar I have travelled to many places but I have never experienced such a terrifying natural disaster. My Nepal trip was meant to be a dream journey to Kailash-Mansarovar.As we set out towards Mansarovar, our driver suddenly turned the vehicle back after receiving news of a flash flood…
Kolkata: Bengal Police STF arrested a Bangladeshi national from Baguiati on Saturday night in connection with an alleged international kidney trafficking ring. The suspect, Russell Ahmed, was handed over to Bidhannagar South Police Station for interrogation and legal proceedings.During the operation, police seized a detailed rate chart for kidney sales, alongside documents from several private…
