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• CBI quizzes for 7 hours TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh who was at RG Kar hospital after crime

  24-09-2024 03:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  CBI interrogated TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh for seven hours concerning the RG Kar hospital rape-murder of a 31-year-old doctor. His presence at both the hospital and crematorium raised questions about the expedited cremation. Ghosh explained that priority was given due to crowd control and respecting the victim's parents' wishes.
  
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• Veteran actor Manoj Mitra dies at 86

  12-11-2024 06:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Manoj Mitra, a prominent figure in Bengali theatre known for his humorous and thought-provoking plays, has died at 86. He was admitted to a Kolkata hospital on November 3rd due to age-related health issues and passed away earlier today. Mitra was also a celebrated actor, appearing in films by renowned directors like Satyajit Ray and Tapan Sinha.
  
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• Can’t indict man for consensual sex after marriage promise: Calcutta high court

  12-11-2024 06:38 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Calcutta High Court overturned a rape conviction against a man after 13 years, stating that consensual sex under the promise of marriage, later broken, does not constitute rape. The court emphasized that the woman, being an adult, willingly engaged in the relationship and the prosecution failed to establish the child's paternity.
  
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• RG Kar rape-murder victim’s dad deposes on day 1 of trial

  12-11-2024 06:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The in-camera trial for the RG Kar rape-murder case commenced in a Sealdah court on Monday, with the victim's father delivering a tearful deposition. The prime accused, Sanjay Roy, created a commotion while being escorted out, alleging a conspiracy against him by a senior police officer.
  
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• Illegal Bangladeshi infiltration case: ED raids in Jharkhand, West Bengal

  12-11-2024 04:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal, investigating money laundering linked to the alleged trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals. The investigation, launched in September, follows allegations by Prime Minister Modi and BJP officials that the state government facilitated illegal immigration, impacting the demographics of tribal areas.
  
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• No interference, says apex court; vice-chancellor list on CM Mamata Banerjee’s table

  11-11-2024 18:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the appointment of vice-chancellors for Bengal universities. The court was informed that a committee had already recommended candidates to the chief minister. The court stated that any concerns regarding appointments could be raised later. A final decision will be made on December 9.
  
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• Mercury likely to plunge below 20° C in Kolkata this weekend

  11-11-2024 18:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata is bracing for a dip in temperatures, with the minimum temperature expected to fall below 20°C by Sunday. The drop will be triggered by cool northwesterly winds, which are set to strengthen and push the mercury down to as low as 18°C by the weekend.
  
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• Call of the wild: 10 camera traps capture ‘urban’ wolves of West Bengal's Durgapur in 3 packs

  11-11-2024 18:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Researchers have discovered 15-24 endangered Indian wolves near Durgapur, West Bengal. Divided into three packs, these wolves demonstrate adaptability in human-dominated areas but face threats due to livestock predation. Conservation efforts include awareness campaigns and the formation of village committees to protect this endangered species.
  
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• Joint security operation in Manipur leads to major weapons and ammunition recovery

  11-11-2024 11:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Security forces conducted a series of successful operations across various districts in Manipur over the past week.They recovered a significant cache of weapons, including rifles, pistols, grenades, and IEDs, along with ammunition and other warlike stores. The recovered items were handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation.
  
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• Indian Navy to showcase maritime strength in Odisha on Navy Day on December 4

  11-11-2024 11:40 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India will flex its naval muscles with an impressive "Operational Demonstration" at Puri's Blue Flag Beach on Navy Day, December 4th. President Droupadi Murmu will witness this showcase of maritime prowess. The event promises a glimpse into the Navy's diverse capabilities, aiming to raise public awareness about India's maritime heritage.
  
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• Judges propose to curtail Calcutta high court puja holidays by 7 days in 2025

  11-11-2024 05:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  To address a backlog of cases, a Calcutta High Court committee has proposed reducing the 2025 holiday calendar by seven days. This decision follows a directive from the Centre to ensure 222 working days annually. While the Bar Association and Bar Library Club expressed reservations, the committee suggests shortening the Puja vacation, prompting mixed reactions from lawyer bodies.
  
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• Kolkata's dear Christmas bakes set to be dearer on soaring flour & edible oil prices

  11-11-2024 02:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Christmas celebrations in Kolkata are facing a price hike on festive treats.The cost of essential baking ingredients like wheat flour and cooking oil has been steadily increasing in recent weeks.This surge is impacting bakers and is expected to make holiday favorites like cakes and cookies more expensive for consumers.
  
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• Kolkata’s dear Christmas bakes set to be dearer on soaring flour & edible oil prices

  11-11-2024 02:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Christmas celebrations in Kolkata are facing a price hike on festive treats.The cost of essential baking ingredients like wheat flour and cooking oil has been steadily increasing in recent weeks.This surge is impacting bakers and is expected to make holiday favorites like cakes and cookies more expensive for consumers.
  
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• Calcutta high court drops 13-year-old criminal case against man for filing complaint against dead person

  11-11-2024 02:35 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Calcutta high court relieved a man from criminal charges related to providing false information. The man, Chandra Sekhar Pun, had filed a complaint against a person who had died 10 years prior. Pun was unaware of the person's death. The court acknowledged Pun's mistake as unintentional and stated that the necessary elements for the charges were absent.
  
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• Calcutta HC relief over man's 'mistaken plaint' against person dead 10 years

  11-11-2024 02:35 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Calcutta high court relieved a man from criminal charges related to providing false information. The man, Chandra Sekhar Pun, had filed a complaint against a person who had died 10 years prior. Pun was unaware of the person's death. The court acknowledged Pun's mistake as unintentional and stated that the necessary elements for the charges were absent.
  
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• Kolkata: RG Kar victim’s statue at MCH exhibition found broken

  10-11-2024 18:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A suggestive statue depicting a rape-murder victim, part of a protest by junior doctors at Kolkata's Medical College and Hospital, was found vandalized on Sunday. The statue, displayed alongside another figure in a doctor's uniform, had its face smashed. While the circumstances remain unclear, both statues have since been removed from the exhibition.
  
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• Kolkata bread price hike: Major brands to increase costs amid rising raw material prices

  10-11-2024 11:18 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bread prices are on the rise in Kolkata, with major manufacturers like Metro Gold, Modern, and Britannia increasing the price of a standard loaf by Rs 4.This price hike, attributed to rising raw material costs, will see a 400 gm loaf retail at Rs 36. Other bread varieties will also see price increases, impacting household budgets.
  
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• Kolkata police bust illegal arms racket, one arrested

  10-11-2024 09:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata Police Special Task Force arrested Md Israil Khan, alias Ismail Khan, for possessing illegal arms and ammunition in a raid near Sealdah station.The investigation suggests Khan was transporting arms from Munger, Bihar, to sell in Kolkata, particularly during the festive season. This incident confirms earlier suspicions that Munger arms dealers were expanding their network to Kolkata.
  
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• Kolkata: Madhyamgram clean-up module to check airport bird strikes

  10-11-2024 07:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Madhyamgram Municipality's efforts to clear garbage and clean drains have significantly reduced bird strike incidents at Kolkata Airport.Following this success, other surrounding civic bodies have been urged to adopt similar measures to address the issue of open garbage dumps, a major attractant for birds and a safety hazard for aircraft.
  
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• TMC moves EC against West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar’s ‘slipper on cop uniform’ comment

  10-11-2024 05:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Union minister Sukanta Majumdar for his alleged remarks about the state police. The party has also protested against the alleged excesses by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
  
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• Jadavpur University professor's body found in Uttarakhand lodge

  10-11-2024 04:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Jadavpur University associate professor Mainak Pal was found dead in a Uttarakhand hotel room on Friday.Initial police investigations suggest suicide. Pal, who was to return to Kolkata, was found with his throat slit.Colleagues and students expressed shock and remembered Pal as a dedicated teacher and a jovial person.
  
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• Empty rooms and silent markets: Central Kolkata's local businesses reel as Bangladeshi arrivals nosedive

  09-11-2024 16:39 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Central Kolkata's hotel and retail sectors are facing a severe downturn as Bangladeshi tourism has plummeted by 70% in recent months. Visa restrictions and political instability in Bangladesh have led to a sharp decline in visitors, leaving hotels with occupancy rates as low as 10% and forcing some to close.
  
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• Close shave for 1,200 as 3 coaches of train derail near Kolkata; probe initiated

  09-11-2024 16:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express derailed near Kolkata, causing significant delays but no injuries. Over 1,200 passengers were safely evacuated, and train services resumed after a 12-hour disruption. An investigation is underway, with officials suspecting a possible error in the railway track points.
  
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• BJP leader's murder sparks tension in West Bengal

  09-11-2024 10:51 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The body of Prithviraj Naskar, a BJP leader missing since Monday, was found inside the party office in South 24 Parganas. Naskar, responsible for the BJP's social media in Mathurapur, was found dead with his body soaked in blood. Police are investigating the murder, while his family demands justice and strict punishment for those responsible.
  
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• Kolkata's Motilal Gupta road set for major restoration to ease behala-tollygunge commute

  09-11-2024 09:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  After a decade of neglect due to drainage work, Kolkata's Motilal Gupta Road, a vital link between Behala and Tollygunge, is set for a Rs 6.5 crore restoration. The dilapidated road, deemed a death trap by residents, will undergo repairs following approval from the KMC House, bringing relief to commuters who rely on the crucial thoroughfare.
  
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• 3 months since RG Kar horror, junior doctors' to protest today in Kolkata

  09-11-2024 05:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Junior doctors in Kolkata will hold protests on Saturday to demand justice for 'Abhaya'. The protests will mark three months since the RG Kar rape-murder. A citizens' march will be held from College Square to Esplanade. A Gallery of Rebellion will be organised on medical college campuses. A public charge-sheet will be presented at Rani Rashmoni Avenue.
  
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• Crop damage on 2 lakh+ hectares in West Bengal between January & September

  09-11-2024 03:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  West Bengal experienced extreme weather events for nearly 86% of the first nine months in 2024, leading to 64 deaths and widespread crop damage across over 200,000 hectares. This alarming trend, attributed to climate change, makes Bengal the fourth most affected state in India.
  
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