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Kolkata pub brawl: 3 attack, bite female cops inside police station
A late-night pub dispute escalated into a violent confrontation at Survey Park Women’s Police Station early Thursday. A group, reportedly seeking immediate arrests, allegedly stormed the station, assaulting on-duty officers. A lady constable sustained serious injuries after being kicked, and three other personnel were bitten. The accused claim they were there to file a complaint but were met with aggression. -
Kolkata animal activist files FIR against online defamation, stalking over feeding dogs
An animal rights activist in Behala has filed a complaint against a neighbour for online defamation and physical stalking. The neighbour allegedly accused the activist of receiving substantial "cut money" for feeding and sterilizing stray dogs via a former local councillor. The activist claims this has led to online trolling, threats, and physical intimidation, including being followed and her home being watched. -
'Power went out, hearing difficulties reported': Lightning strikes IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport; 2 injured
An IndiGo flight bound for Agartala experienced a lightning strike at Kolkata airport just before departure, causing a power outage and passenger deboarding. While the aircraft, designed to withstand such events, underwent safety checks, two ground staff members were hospitalized briefly due to shock from a nearby strike. The incident led to flight delays and significant traffic disruptions around the airport due to heavy rainfall. -
Lightning strikes IndiGo aircraftat Kolkata airport, 2 ground staff on tarmac injured; flight delayed
An IndiGo flight bound for Agartala experienced a lightning strike at Kolkata airport just before departure, causing a power outage and passenger deboarding. While the aircraft, designed to withstand such events, underwent safety checks, two ground staff members were hospitalized briefly due to shock from a nearby strike. The incident led to flight delays and significant traffic disruptions around the airport due to heavy rainfall. -
Sundarbans and Kolkata confront alarming rising heat and flood risks as salinity threats escalate in local ecosystems
Coastal regions of India are on the frontline of climate change, as revealed by a recent report that warns of rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns expected by 2040. Areas such as South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore in West Bengal, as well as the vulnerable Sundarbans and Kolkata, face immediate challenges like increased salinity and flooding. -
Beyond the printed page: How reading, libraries have transformed into 'time-travel devices'
Contrary to predictions of decline, India's National Reading Day highlights a vibrant evolution of reading habits, with digital and print mediums converging. Libraries are transforming into hyper-connected cultural hubs, democratizing access to vast digital resources and fostering community spaces that promote citizenship values. -
Agartala-bound IndiGo flight hit by lightning at Kolkata airport; no passengers injured
An IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport was struck by lightning on Friday during a severe thunderstorm. While no passengers were harmed, two ground personnel were briefly affected and received medical evaluation. The flight was later operated by a different aircraft. -
Agartala-bound IndiGo flight hit by lightning at Kolkata airport
An IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport was struck by lightning on Friday during a severe thunderstorm. While no passengers were harmed, two ground personnel were briefly affected and received medical evaluation. The flight was later operated by a different aircraft. -
Hotter days, warmer nights, heavier rain; Kolkata's climate set for sharp shift by 2040
Kolkata residents can brace for a significantly hotter, more humid, and wetter future over the next two decades. Climate projections for 2021-2040 indicate a stark rise in average temperatures, with the annual mean expected to hit 27.6°C and summer highs potentially reaching 41°C. This intensified heat, coupled with increased humidity, will heighten heat-related health risks, especially for those working outdoors. -
Arrested by NIA in Bhangar bomb blast case, ex-TMC MLA Saukat Molla now booked for raping woman
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saukat Molla has been booked on charges of rape and criminal intimidation following a complaint filed by a woman. The woman alleges she was subjected to repeated sexual assault and physical abuse by Molla and three others, including his driver and the driver's brother, after her son was taken by anti-social elements. -
'Chor, chor': Eggs thrown at TMC leader Vijay Singh outside West Bengal court
TMC leader Vijay Singh faced egg pelting and shouts of "chor, chor" outside Asansol court. This follows a similar incident where former minister Udayan Guha was egged outside Dinhata Police Station after his arrest in an alleged extortion case. BJP cited political violence during Guha's tenure. Guha expressed ignorance about his arrest's reason. -
'My health in extremely poor condition': Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts
Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick resigned from all Trinamool Congress posts due to severe health issues. This move follows his inclusion in the party's working committee and comes amid internal party turmoil and a significant split among TMC MLAs and MPs. -
Film industry welcomes new Tollywood advisory panel, sees scope for change
Bengal's film and television industry has welcomed a newly formed advisory panel, easing uncertainty about the continued function of guilds. The committee, featuring a mix of individuals with past ties to Trinamool and others, aims to address structural concerns and promote inclusivity. This move reassures thousands of technicians and aims to restructure unorganized bodies within the industry. -
‘Why action only against us?’: Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘DJ’ speech brings CID to cousin’s home for questioning
A CID team visited Mamata Banerjee's niece, Aditi Gayen, to question her about her cousin Abhishek Banerjee's "DJ" remark. Investigators sought to verify information and understand the functioning of TMC social media pages, particularly how Abhishek's speeches were uploaded. Aditi, who is part of his social media team, cooperated with the hour-long questioning.
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