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Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: Suspects stayed at Dream Guest House in Kolkata\| Video \| Oneindia West Bengal: CCTV visuals from Dream Guest House in Kolkata, where the two prime suspects of The Rameswaram Cafe blast case stayed from 25th March to 28th March using fake identity. Both accused have.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:43Published 2 weeks ago

Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: Accused arrested \| Who are Mussavir Hussain and Abdul Matheen Taha\| Oneindia The National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended two suspects - Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Taha - in connection with Bengaluru's Rameswaram Cafe blast case on Friday. The two were.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:32Published 3 weeks ago

Jalpaiguri Storm: Guwahati airport roof partially collapses due to storm, no injuries \| Oneindia During a fierce storm and torrential rain, a section of the ceiling at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, collapsed on Sunday, causing the diversion of six flights... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:11Published on April 1, 2024

CBI Raids TMC Leader Mahua Moitra's Kolkata Home Amid Cash-For-Query Allegations\| OneIndia News The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) searched Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's Kolkata residence in a cash-for-query case. This action followed the CBI's filing of a First Information.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:53Published on March 23, 2024

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate India's first underwater metro section in Kolkata \| Oneindia News Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first-ever underwater metro section in Kolkata on Wednesday. This groundbreaking project marks a significant leap in the nation's commitment to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:23Published on March 6, 2024

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who resigned as Calcutta HC judge, to join BJP \| Oneindia News Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court announced his resignation today, accompanied by his declaration of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking at a press conference held.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:36Published on March 5, 2024

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Swachh Survekshan rankings 2023: These are the 10 dirtiest Indian cities The recently released annual cleanliness survey, 'Swachh Survekshan', revealed that Howrah in West Bengal is the dirtiest city in India. All of the 10 dirtiest cities with a population of over 1 lakh.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2024
Metro passengers to experience unique light and sound effect during the under river trip The long-cherished dream of an underwater metro journey in India is on the verge of realization. The East-West Metro is set to commence operations this year, connecting Howrah and Kolkata beneath the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2024

Minimally invasive cardiovascular procedure saves 43-year-old with rare and life threatening condition A 43-year-old man diagnosed with a rare vascular condition underwent a successful life-saving surgery in a Kolkata hospital. Sandip Bose, a resident of Sodepur, experienced sharp pain in his stomach.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2024
Bomb scare at Kolkata's 200-year-old 'Indian museum' Kolkata's iconic 'Indian Museum' on Friday was subjected to a bomb scare as authorities received a threatening email. As a precautionary measure, Kolkata police launched a search operation at the over.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2024
Social boycott has no place in civilised society: Calcutta HC There is no place for social boycott of a citizen in a civilized society, the Calcutta high court said Wednesday while addressing a case where a man faced ostracism for reporting illegal temple.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023

Air India Express flights to link Ayodhya with Kolkata & Bengaluru IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways held crucial meeting with Railway officials in Kolkata Radha Mohan Singh, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways, along with other committee members, conducted a constructive meeting with key railway officials in Kolkata on.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2023
West Bengal: Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold meeting in Kolkata ahead of Lok Sabha polls IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2023
Amit Shah, JP Nadda in Kolkata to discuss 2024 Lok Sabha poll strategy with state party leaders Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda arrived here in the early hours of Tuesday, a party leader said. The two senior BJP leaders will assess the organisational preparedness in West.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2023

Nearly 1 lakh people chant Bhagavad Gita verses in Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade grounds Nearly 1 lakh people from diverse backgrounds, including prominent figures from the Bengal BJP unit and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), gathered at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata to.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2023
Prime Minister Modi extends best wishes to Bhagavad Gita recitation event in Kolkata Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the 'Lokkhe Konthe Gita Path' event in Kolkata. He believes that the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita by a huge gathering from diverse.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2023
LG's claim in Bengal sparks a political row Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated in Kolkata on Friday that the security situation in J&K was "better than" that of Bengal. However, he swiftly corrected his statement,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2023	Judge calls for 'new beginning', Kolkata lawyers end boycott Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay's visit to the Calcutta High Court Bar Association office prompted the association to end their boycott. The boycott was initiated after Prosenjit Mukherjee, a member of.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2023
CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, seeks release of funds West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the release of pending central funds to the state before she left for Kolkata on Wednesday. Banerjee has written several.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2023	Calcutta high court stays lawyer's 'civil arrest', says judge must have restraint The Calcutta high court bar association has decided to boycott the court of Justice Gangopadhyay due to his order of civil arrest of a lawyer. The bar association has urged the chief justice to take.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023
Calcutta high court judge sends lawyer to civil jail, faces boycott IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023	Police take Parliament breach probe to Mysuru and Kolkata IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2023
Parliament security breach mastermind's parents in shock as investigation continues Parents of Lalit Jha, the alleged 'mastermind' behind the Parliament security breach, are struggling to cope with the situation. Lalit's father, Devanand Jha, a priest in Kolkata, expressed discomfort.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2023	Parliament security breach: Soft-spoken tutor Lalit Jha 'never talked politics', was looking for job Hatiara, a neighborhood in Kolkata, is shocked to discover that Lalit Jha, a private tutor, is the alleged mastermind behind the smoke canister attack in Parliament. Jha had a rented accommodation in.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2023
'Tujhse naraz' singer Anup Ghoshal, 78, passes away Singer Anup Ghoshal, who offered balm to bruised souls with 'Tujhse naraz nahi zindagi' from Shekhar Kapur's Masoom and was the voice behind Satyajit Ray's iconic Goopy Gyne, passed away in Kolkata on.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2023	1,000 trains to run from different parts of country to Ayodhya in first 100 days of Ram temple inauguration Indian Railways plans to run 1,000 trains to Ayodhya for the inauguration of Ram Mandir. Trains will start operating from January 19, ahead of the inauguration ceremony. The temple will be open to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2023
'Now in coming days, BJP will try to make UT of Kolkata, Mumbai': Asaduddin Owaisi on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370 After the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed dissatisfaction. He stated that Kashmir has always been an integral part of India and criticized the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2023	Arunachal deputy chief minister calls for collective efforts to improve power sector in North East Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein chairs the 25th meeting of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) in Kolkata. Mein emphasizes the need for proactive measures like surge.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2023
Anti-collision system on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Kolkata trains by March 2025 The Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah railway routes will be equipped with the anti-train collision system, Kavach, by March 2025. Additionally, an AI-based sensor system named Gajraj will be deployed on a.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2023	'Will enforce CAA': Amit Shah vows to stop infiltration Home Minister Amit Shah virtually kicks off the BJP's 2024 Lok Sabha campaign in Kolkata, emphasizing the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and asserting the rights of Hindu.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023
'CAA law of country, no one can stop its implementation': Amit Shah's open dare to Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata rally Union home minister Amit Shah has reiterated that the Citizenship Amendment Act will be implemented in the country. Addressing a BJP rally in Kolkata, Amit Shah accused West Bengal Mamata Banerjee of.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023	Amit Shah holds rally in Kolkata IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023
BJP gears up for mega rally in Kolkata, likely to set tone for party's Lok Sabha campaign in West Bengal The BJP in West Bengal is gearing up for Union home Minister Amit Shah's mega rally in Kolkata. The rally is likely to set the tone for the BJP's campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in the state... IndiaTimes - Published on November 28, 2023	Trying to rescue pet cat, Kolkata woman falls 8 floors to death A 33-year-old Kolkata woman, Anjana Das, fell to her death while trying to rescue her pet kitten from a narrow concrete awning in her rented home in Tollygunge neighbourhood. Her blood-splattered body.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2023
Vistara flight diverted to Lucknow amidst Delhi airport air traffic congestion A Vistara flight from Kolkata to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow due to escalating air traffic congestion at the Delhi airport on Monday. The airline announced the diversion in a tweet, informing.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2023	Will rename Hyderabad as Bhagyangar if BJP comes to power, says Kishan Reddy Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated that if the BJP comes to power in Telangana, Hyderabad will be renamed as 'Bhagyanagar'. He questioned the need for the name Hyder and mentioned that cities like.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2023
'If it would've been played in opposition ruled state...' Congress' Rashid Alvi backs Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remark Congress leader Rashid Alvi supports Rahul Gandhi's 'Panauti' remark against PM Modi, saying if World Cup final was in opposition-ruled states, they might have won. He questions why Election Commission.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2023	West Bengal: High court allows BJP to hold November 29 rally at Kolkata site used by Trinamool Congress The Calcutta high court permitted the BJP to hold a rally near Victoria House at Esplanade, upholding the single bench order and dismissing the petition filed by the West Bengal government. The High.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023
Cash-for-query row: For 1st time since Mahua row, Mamata backs MP Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on the cash-for-query controversy involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday, rallying behind her and declaring BJP's alleged attempt to oust.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023	PM Modi likely to attend Kolkata event in which 1 lakh people will chant Bhagavad Gita together IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2023
Sold off, big-ticket Kolkata puja pandals find a fresh lease of life Several creative Durga Pujas pandals in Kolkata are being sold, either fully or in part, to organizers of upcoming pujas or for use in next year's Puja. Some award-winning theme pandals have been sold.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023	Australia beat South Africa in thriller to reach final Australia are through to the World Cup final after a tension-filled three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023
'Incredible diving catch!' Van der Dussen removes Marsh on 0 South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen makes a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Australia's Mitchell Marsh for a duck in their World Cup semi-final in Kolkata, India. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023	Australia make flying start, reducing SA to 24-4 Australia claim four early wickets as South Africa slump to 24-4 in their World Cup semi-final in Kolkata, India. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023
South Africa acknowledge 'emotions' of semi-final Captain Temba Bavuma says South Africa will acknowledge the "emotions" of their World Cup semi-final against Australia in Kolkata on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023	Diwali 2023 puja time: Shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, Lakshmi pooja timings in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities Diwali 2023: People perform Lakshmi Puja, also known as Diwali Puja, on the third day (Diwali) which is the main day of Diwali. DNA - Published on November 12, 2023
England end World Cup with win over Pakistan Watch highlights as England end their World Cup campaign with a commanding consolation victory over Pakistan in Kolkata. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023	Retiring Willey takes 100th ODI wicket David Willey takes his 100th ODI wicket in his final appearance for England as he removes Salman Agha for Pakistan in their World Cup match in Kolkata. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023
Retiring Willey strikes with second ball of innings David Willey, playing his final game for England before retirement, removes both Pakistan openers during their World Cup game in Kolkata. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023	Left parties march in Kolkata against Israel's military operation in Gaza The CPI(M) and other Left parties took out an 'anti-war' march here on Wednesday against Israel's military offensive in Gaza, demanding a US-brokered ceasefire to halt the conflict. Israel launched a.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 8, 2023
ED: 30% of PDS foodgrain go to open market in West Bengal As much as 30% of foodgrain in West Bengal's public distribution system meant for the poor was diverted to the open market, the ED claimed on Tuesday, a day after senior TMC minister Jyoti Priya.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 7, 2023	Income Tax searches on liquor firm Som's premises in five states The Income Tax (I-T) department conducted searches at the residence and business premises of Jagdish Arora, owner of the Bhopal-based Som Group, on Tuesday. The raids spanned across 50 locations in.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 7, 2023
Firecrackers at Eden kill ‘Voice of Reason’ A horse named Voice of Reason, belonging to Kolkata Mounted Police, died of a heart attack after being spooked by fireworks during a celebration following an India-South Africa World Cup match. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2023	193-year-old Scottish Church School in Kolkata to open doors for girls The Scottish Church Collegiate School is set to open its doors for girls students for the first time from January next year. The co-education section of the 193-year-old school has been set up on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2023

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