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• Violence & vandalism rock JU, right-wing mob enters at night

  20-08-2026 22:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Eggs, Slippers, Abuse Hurled At Students Under Police Watch
  
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• 16 hotels shut down in fire zone, 13 others get notices

  20-08-2026 22:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  KMC To Visit 4,000 Hotels Across City For Audit
  
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• 8+7+2+2 formula behind 9 deaths in Free School Street hotel fire

  20-08-2026 20:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Residents Sold Their Flats, Which Became Commercial Establishments
  
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• ‘Nearly 90% of hotels are operating without fire safety clearances’

  20-08-2026 20:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Many hotels in Kolkata's hospitality hub may lack mandatory fire safety clearances.A recent fatal blaze has prompted concerns about potential government crackdowns.Older buildings present structural challenges for implementing safety guidelines.Operators acknowledge informal arrangements with authorities for continued operation.Widespread closures could significantly impact the area's economy and employment.
  
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• Rakhal-Da’s canteen returns as cafable on CU campus

  20-08-2026 20:28 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Rakhal Da's cafe on Calcutta University campus has reopened as Rakhal Da's Cafable. This inclusive venture now supports young adults with intellectual disabilities through employment. The cafe aims to counter social isolation and foster livelihood opportunities for these individuals. Staffers underwent months of training, and the foundation ensures their gainful employment. This initiative builds upon overseas experiences and pandemic-era online training programs.
  
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• 5 injured in blast at firecracker factory in Bengal's South 24 Parganas

  20-08-2026 10:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  An explosion took place at a firecracker factory in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, resulting in injuries to at least five individuals. Emergency services and police were swift to reach the scene, providing immediate assistance. The injured persons were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion and awaiting updates on the condition of those affected.
  
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• No fire exits, locked windows: How Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' budget hotels house patients

  20-08-2026 10:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A recent fire in Kolkata's "Mini Bangladesh" area claimed nine lives.Many hotels in this popular district lack essential fire safety measures and permits.These establishments often house Bangladeshi patients and their families seeking medical treatment.The incident highlights a pattern of unsafe construction and overcrowding in budget accommodations.Authorities have promised action and inspections following this tragic event.
  
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• ABVP, Left-leaning student groups clash on Jadavpur University campus; several injured

  20-08-2026 09:13 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A clash erupted between ABVP and Left student groups at Jadavpur University early Thursday. Several students sustained injuries during the confrontation, with some requiring hospital treatment. The confrontation reportedly began over a student union meeting and continued late into the night. Both groups accused each other of bringing outsiders onto the university campus. Protests have been announced by both student organizations following the incident.
  
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• Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested

  20-08-2026 06:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata Police arrested Abu Zafar, the leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn.He was apprehended from Entally Main Market on Wednesday.Two hotel staff members were also detained for questioning regarding the incident.Investigators are examining the circumstances and safety protocols at the hotel.Further details concerning the fire investigation are currently awaited.
  
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