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September 24, 2025, 04:46 PM - 3 min read
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed condolences to families hit by Kolkata’s floods and urged both state and central governments to act swiftly to restore normalcy.
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September 23, 2025, 05:39 PM - 3 min read
Kolkata reeled under record rainfall on Monday, receiving more in six hours than over 22 days. Nine people died, and several streets remained submerged, disrupting normal life.
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June 1, 2025, 12:14 PM - 5 min read
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s two-day visit to Kolkata signals the BJP’s intent to galvanise its Bengal cadre ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. With strategic meetings, cultural homage, and a possible leadership reshuffle, Shah’s itinerary marks a decisive political moment in the state’s electoral narrative.
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May 31, 2025, 02:06 PM - 5 min read
In a quiet Kolkata lane, an 80-year-old World War II siren still echoes each year on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary—preserved by one family determined to honour their freedom fighter ancestor’s legacy of resistance, patriotism and pride.
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March 6, 2025, 12:19 PM - 4 min read
A troubling rise in suicide pacts across Kolkata has alarmed mental health professionals and law enforcement. Experts warn of ‘copycat suicides,’ where one incident triggers similar acts. Psychiatrists stress the need for awareness campaigns, community vigilance, and responsible media coverage to break this dangerous cycle and prevent further tragedies.
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January 16, 2025, 09:52 PM - 2 min read
New Delhi ranks 10th in the index, with an average travel time of 23 minutes for a 10 km trip.
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December 4, 2024, 10:35 PM - 2 min read
Road safety statistics underline the risk: in 2023, India recorded 1.73 lakh road accident deaths, the highest ever.
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November 16, 2024, 06:24 PM - 2 min read
Transport department records show that road tax dues for 1,931 high-end vehicles have reached Rs 70 crore, with owners showing little interest in following the rules despite repeated reminders.
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October 29, 2024, 04:55 PM - 2 min read
He extended his government's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
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October 25, 2024, 01:55 PM - 3 min read
According to the regional Met office in Alipore, Kolkata received over 100 mm of rainfall till 11.30 am on Friday over the previous 24 hours.
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September 14, 2024, 10:28 AM - 1 min read
The rains disrupted normal life as waterlogging was reported from parts of the city. Traffic was slow on arterial roads such as EM Bypass and Central Avenue, police said.
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August 8, 2024, 11:20 AM - 2 min read
Bhattacharjee, a former member of the CPM's top decision-making body, the Politburo, served as Bengal's Chief Minister from 2000 to 2011, succeeding Jyoti Basu.
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