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TMC MLA Saokat Molla Summoned By CBI In Coal Scam Case: West Bengal
In a latest development in the Kolkata coal smuggling case, TMC MLA Saokat Molla has been summoned by CBI for investigation. CBI has asked Molla to bring documents related to bank transactions, passbooks, passport, identify proofs and other documents related to his business. CBI stated that Molla's name emerged during the interrogation of other suspects. Reportedly, several arrests have been made in the coal scam case which originated in… read-more
Tags: TMC, Saokat Molla, Asansol, Coal Scam, Kolkata
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Cracks In Buildings Of Bowbazar Area: Adhir Chowdhury Writes To URM
Congress Lok Sabha Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury wrote a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about the plight of the people of Bowbazar, Kolkata after cracks developed in buildings due to Metro-Rail Construction. People of the Bowbazar area are Shuddering with fear of collapsing their houses which happened earlier also. Chowdhury requested URM to pay attention to the situation, understand the gravity of the danger and do the… read-more
Tags: Kolkata, Bowbazar area, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Union Railway Minister, Kolkata Metro Rail
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Kolkata On Alert Amid Cyclone, KMC Cancels Staff Leaves
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) issued alerts for employees and disaster management teams amid the formation of cyclonic storm Asani. The cyclone is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclone, said mayor Firhad Hakim on May 8. Furthermore, leaves of all the employees have been cancelled and were alerted to deal with the cyclone, likely on May 9,10. The cyclone will bring heavy rainfall in the city.
Tags: cyclone, Kolkata, alert, IMD, KMC
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Bengal Is Much Better Than Other States: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
On the first anniversary of the third time in power, pointing out the poor law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that Bengal is much better than other states. Trinamool Congress Party supremo responded to charge of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that he could be killed if he went to Bengal. Banerjee challenged to do what she has done in 11 years.
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress Party, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
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19 Crude Bombs Found In Abandoned Auto-Rickshaw: West Bengal
In Kolkata, 19 crude bombs were seized from an abandoned auto-rickshaw near a children's home, confirmed police on April 23. As per PTI, the search was based on a tip-off, and after the raid found bombs. The officer said, "19 crude bombs, one country-made pistol and two cartridges were found in one of the auto-rickshaws". The official launched an investigation to assure if it is a terror plot.
Tags: West Bengal, Auto-rickshaw, crude bombs, children, Kolkata
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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CBI To Conduct DNA Tests Against Accused In Hanskhali Rape Case: WB
The CBI is planning to conduct DNA tests to collect evidence against the arrested accused in the Hanskhali rape case, reported PTI. A ninth grader was allegedly raped at a birthday party on April 4, in the house of a local TMC leader's son, who is the prime accused in the case. Soon after the incident the girl died. The girl's father filed a police complaint, on April 10.
Tags: CBI, Hanskhali Rape Case, West Bengal, Kolkata, TMC
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Union Minister Anupriya Patel Seeks Probe Into Footballer Jyoti Patel’s Death
Union minister Anupriya Patel has demanded a probe into the death of Varanasi football player Jyoti Patel who died in a hostel in Kolkata on April 4. In addition, Anupriya appealed for an impartial probe into the mysterious death of the national-level player. Notably, Patel also expressed his deep condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them of all the possible help.
Tags: sports, Anupriya Patel, footballer, Jyoti Patel, Kolkata
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NCB Kolkata Captures Large Quantities Of Drugs, Arrests 4
The Narcotics Control Bureau recovered psychotropic substances in large quantities in a three-day-long operation in Kolkata. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, confirmed narcotics officials. ''The officials have busted narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the form of tablets and injection ampoules from the premises of T. S Agency owned by Minagur Rahaman,” said NCB. The operation was on specific inputs… read-more
Tags: NCB, Kolkata, SEIZES, Drugs, arrest
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India’s First Underwater Metro Tunnel To Be Operational By 2023: Kolkata
The construction of India’s first underwater tunnel in Kolkata under the Hooghly River for the establishment of metro links between Howrah and Kolkata is underway and will be made fully functional by 2023. "Important Passage work has also been done keeping in mind that if a technical problem arises inside the water tunnel area, passengers can be taken out through the special passage," stated an official.
Tags: India, underwater metro, Kolkata, operational, 2023
Courtesy: Zee News
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Birbhum Violence: Police Arrest 21 Persons In 72 Hours
After the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI probe into the matter of Birbhum violence, the police arrested individuals in a span of 72 hours. The arrested persons include six family members of Bhadu Sheikh, TMC Rampurhat Block president Anarul Hussain, three building material suppliers and TMC supporters. The said persons have been charged for murder, rioting, mischief by fire or explosives and causing grievous hurt.
Tags: Birbhum Violence, Kolkata, West Bengal, TMC, CBI
Courtesy: The Indian Express
