TMC 'scared' of anti-corruption bill, says PM; bats for 'parivartan' in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Kolkata visit, criticized the TMC for alleged corruption, highlighting the anti-corruption bill's potential impact. He advocated for 'parivartan' to foster development in Bengal, emphasizing job creation, women's safety, and farmer support.
Sniffer Dog Bites 4-Year-Old Boy At Kolkata Airport, Family Cancels Malaysia Trip
A sniffer dog bit a 4-year-old at Kolkata airport, leading to a canceled Malaysia trip.
In Bengal, PM Modi raises infiltration to attack state government; TMC hits back
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing West Bengals ruling party of promoting infiltration for the sake of political power and securing votes. Speaking at a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, he said the BJP-led Union government had launched a campaign against infiltrators who are changing the demography of West Bengal. Calling infiltration a serious concern, Modi said the country would not tolerate the problem any longer. Who will chase away the infiltrators? Who can free Bengal from infiltrators? Your one vote can solve this problem. Vote once, they will all run away, he said, urging people to back the BJP. Intensifying his criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), he said, Trinamool and some political parties are supporting them (infiltrators) for power and votes. In some places, they are also taking their help. West Bengal is a border state. The way infiltration is increasing, it is becoming a social problem. They are snatching the land of farmers. They are snatching the land of tribals. This cannot be tolerated. That is why a special mission has been announced against the infiltrators. Those who have been staying for so long by making fake papers must go. The Trinamool government must also go so that this work can be done properly, Modi added. The TMC countered Modis charge by blaming the Centre for infiltration. In a post on X, the party said: And whose colossal failure allowed infiltration to happen in the first place? Under Home Minister @AmitShah, who controls the BSF, borders remain porous while terrorists slip through and attack innocent citizens. @BJP4Indias idea of protecting the nation is blame-shifting, incompetence, and hypocrisy. Before pointing fingers at Bengal, they must answer for their own disastrous border security! it added. PM Modi used I-Day speech to target 'new enemy' in form of infiltrators: TMC Meanwhile, the prime minister accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislation aimed at ensuring integrity in public life. Without naming anyone, Modi referred to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week. The Bill seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. An anti-corruption bill has been brought in the Lok Sabha this time. In our country, if even a small government employee has to be taken into police custody, if bail is not granted within 50 hours, his job will be lost. Even if a small worker goes to jail for two days, his life is over. But there is no such law for the Chief Minister or Prime Minister if they go to jail, Modi said. In a veiled reference to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, he added: Many Chief Ministers even after going to jail, have been running the government from there. This is an insult to the constitution. We will not allow this. But the Trinamool people are opposing this. The Trinamool people wanted to tear up this bill in Parliament. This means that the Trinamool politics is based on corruption, he alleged. Modi went on to say: Two TMC ministers, even after going to jail on corruption charges, were not willing to give up their posts. He was referring to former education minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in the teachers recruitment scam, and Jyoti Priya Mallick, arrested in the ration distribution scam. Going back to medieval times: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Bills to remove PM, CMs Responding to Trinamools allegation that the BJP had attacked the Bengali language, Modi said: The BJP government is proudly working to strengthen the Bengali language and Bengali culture. We are the ones who have given the Bengali language the status of a classical language. Calling on voters to oust the TMC government, he said: First, Bengal has seen the rule of Congress, then the Left. Fifteen years ago, you decided to change by believing in the Maa Mati Manush. But that made the situation worse than before. Crime and corruption are the hallmarks of the TMC government. It is certain that as long as there is a Trinamool government in Bengal, development in Bengal will remain stagnant. Only when Trinamool goes, real change will come. Form a BJP government in Bengal. We will make the Bengal of Shama Prasad Mookerjees dream. Developed Bengal, Modis guarantee. BJP has a roadmap for the development of Bengal. But Trinamool does not. Trinamool is the enemy of development We need to bring back the past glory of Bengal. So, we have to say together, remove Trinamool. Save Bengal, he said. Earlier in the day, Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore at a programme in Dum Dum. These included the SealdahEsplanade Metro Section, BeleghataHemanta Mukhopadhyay Section and NoaparaJai Hind (Biman Bandar) Section, and the foundation stone for the six-lane elevated Kona Expressway. Sharing his experience of a Kolkata Metro journey from Noapara to Jai Hind Airport, he said colleagues expressed happiness over the modernisation of Kolkatas transport system. Cities like Kolkata are a rich embodiment of both Indias history and its future. As India moves towards becoming the worlds third-largest economy, cities such as Dum Dum and Kolkata will play a pivotal role, he said. He noted that India now has the worlds third-largest metro network, growing from 250 km in 2014 to more than 1,000 km today, with Kolkata seeing steady expansion. He said about 14 km of new lines and seven stations are being added to the citys network, which would improve ease of living and travel. The SealdahEsplanade Metro Section is part of the East-West Metro Corridor, built with a 64,833 million yen loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). PM Modi claims 'conspiracy to change' India's demography, pitches mission to curb infiltration
Vote for BJP to free West Bengal of infiltrators, says PM Modi in Kolkata
PM says infiltrators are changing States demography, putting pressure on resources and posing a threat to womens safety, but Trinamool and Congress are supporting them for appeasement politics
PM Modi launches Rs 5,200 cr development projects in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Kolkata, emphasizing the city's pivotal role in India's economic growth. The projects include the six-lane elevated Kona Expressway to enhance connectivity and expansion of the Kolkata Metro network, contributing to improved urban connectivity and reduced traffic congestion.
PM Modi defends bill, accuses INDIA bloc of shielding corrupt leaders
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sniffer Dog Bites Boy At Kolkata Airport, Family Cancels Trip To Malaysia
A sniffer dog belonging to a security agency allegedly bit a four-year-old boy in the Kolkata airport, forcing his family to cancel a trip to Malaysia.
Nostalgic Didi Skips Metro Service Flag-off By PM
Hours before Mr Modi flagged off the services, the CM, in her apparent bid to remind him of her contribution, posted on social media, Allow me to be a little nostalgic today. As the Railways Minister of India, I was fortunate in planning and sanctioning series of Metro Railway corridors in metropolitan Kolkata. I had drawn the blueprints, arranged the funds, initiated the works and ensured that the different ends of the city ( Joka, Garia, Airport, Sector V, etc) were connected by an intra- city Metro grid
Actually Thought He Was Going To Be Captain, Says Haddin On Iyers Omission For Asia Cup
Indian Premier League: Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin said he was surprised by Shreyas Iyers exclusion from Indias squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, adding that he even expected the right-handed batter to be named as the sides captain. Iyer, who has not featured in T20Is for India since December 2023, was not included in the Suryakumar Yadav-led 15-member Asia Cup squad announced on Tuesday, nor named in the five stand-by players list. Joining the list of former players left surprised by Iyers omission is Haddin, who saw him from close quarters as Punjab Kings assistant coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Well, one, leadership qualities. Two, the style of player he is under pressure. He's someone who everyone plays better when he's in the team. I have no idea. I first thought when I was reading it that he was injured, but he's not. So it's a strange decision for me because he brings so much to the game. I actually thought he was going to be captain, said Haddin in a video posted on Willow Talks social media accounts on Friday. Iyer, 30, had scored 604 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 175 and an average of 50.33 in IPL 2025. He even captained Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish in the competition, just after captaining his previous franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, to the IPL 2024 trophy. So it's a strange decision for me because he brings so much to the game. I actually thought he was going to be captain, said Haddin in a video posted on Willow Talks social media accounts on Friday. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score West Zone, led by Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, will play their first match of the Duleep Trophy in the semi-final scheduled for September 4, with their opponents to be the winner of the quarter-final clash between Central Zone and North East Zone. Article Source: IANS
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provisions of the proposed law, the PM said, We decided to bring in a law that provides for dismissing a corrupt chief minister, or even the prime minister, if he or she spends 30 days in jail. But when we brought in a stringent law, the TMC, the Congress started protesting. They are angry because they are scared of facing punishment for their own sins. In an apparent dig at former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Modi said, It is a shame that even a chief minister, after going to jail, has been running government from there. Targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Bengal, the PM said, Two TMC ministers, even after going to jail on corruption charges, were not willing to give up their posts. He was referring to former state education minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in connection with the teachers recruitment scam, and Jyoti Priya Mallick, arrested in the ration distribution scam. Those who are arrested on corruption charges, how can they be part of the government and remain in their posts? Modi will not allow this, the PM thundered. Defending his governments move, Modi said the new Bill was necessary to plug glaring loopholes in the system. Look at the situation, nowadays some people have stooped so low that they are trying to run the government from jail, Modi added. Highlighting his governments records, the Prime Minister said, For the past 11 years, the country has been waging a determined battle against corruption. In this regard, we have taken a significant step forward by introducing an anti-corruption Bill in the Lok Sabha. Under existing laws, if a government employee is caught and incarcerated without securing bail within 50 hours, they are automatically suspended from their position. However, no such provisions exist for a chief minister, a prime minister, or a minister. This loophole has allowed some leaders to stoop so low that they attempt to govern from behind bars. Of the 30 chief ministers in the country, 12 of them, or 40 percent, declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a new report by poll rights body ADR. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has declared 89 cases against him, the highest, followed by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, who declared 47. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu declared 19, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared 13, and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren declared five cases. Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Sukhvinder Singh declared four cases each, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared two, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared one case. According to the report by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 10, or 33 per cent, of the chief ministers have declared serious criminal cases, including cases related to attempt to murder, kidnapping, bribery, and criminal intimidation against them. The ADR said it analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 30 sitting chief ministers in state Assemblies and Union Territories. This data is from affidavits they filed prior to contesting their last elections.
Modi Slams Opposition Over Corruption, Defends New Bill To Bar Jailed Leaders From Holding Posts
Kolkata, Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provisions of the [] The post Modi Slams Opposition Over Corruption, Defends New Bill To Bar Jailed Leaders From Holding Posts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trinamool Jaabe...: PM Attacks Mamata Banerjee Government In Bangla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi switched to Bangla - a move to better connect with residents of Bengal, like he has done in other languages in other states - to attack the Mamata Banerjee government while speaking in Kolkata.
'TMC jaabe, poribortan hobe': In Kolkata, PM Modi's big charge and a promise - top quotes
PM lays foundation stone of 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway in Bengal's Howrah
Narendra Modi initiated the Kona Expressway project in Howrah. The project aims to improve connectivity between Howrah, Kolkata and nearby rural areas. The project is expected to boost trade and tourism. Modi also launched three new Kolkata metro lines. One of the lines directly connects to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
Modi Inaugurates Three New Kolkata Metro Routes
The Sealdah-Esplanade metro link completes the long-awaited East-West metro, part of which goes under the river to connect the Howrah station.
PM Modi flags off three new metro routes in Kolkata
The Prime Minister was accompanied by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata Metro projects to be unveiled by PM planned during my tenure as Rail Minister: Mamata
My planning as Railways Minister got fulfilment in my participation in execution. Expanding Metro infrastructure has been a long journey for me, says CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata claims she planned, sanctioned Kolkata metro corridors when she was Union Railways Minister
KOLKATA: An hour before inauguration of three new metro rail routes in Kolkata on Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that she had planned and sanctioned these corridors during her tenure as the Union Railways Minister. Taking to X before Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates SealdahEsplanade Metro Section, BeleghataHemanta Mukhopadhyay Section and NoaparaJai Hind (Biman Bandar) Section from a programme in Dum Dum, Banerjee became nostalgic, while stating that expanding metro infrastructure has been a long journey for her. She said, Allow me to be a little nostalgic today. As the Railways Minister of India, I was fortunate in planning and sanctioning series of Metro Railway corridors in metropolitan Kolkata. I had drawn the blueprints, arranged the funds, initiated the works and ensured that the different ends of the city (Joka, Garia, Airport, Sector V, etc) were connected by an intra- city Metro grid. She also elaborated her efforts to execute the projects as Chief Minister of West Bengal. Allow me to be a little nostalgic today. As the Railways Minister of India, I was fortunate in planning and sanctioning series of Metro Railway corridors in metropolitan Kolkata. I had drawn the blueprints, arranged the funds, initiated the works and ensured that the different Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 22, 2025 Later, as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, I had the additional privilege of taking part in execution of the projects. From the State, I arranged free land, paved roads, arranged rehabilitation of displaced people, removed impediments, and ensured all help in the execution of projects. Our chief secretaries successively held series of coordination meeting to ensure integration of execution agencies, Banerjee reminded. My planning as Railways Minister got fulfilment in my participation in execution. Expanding Metro infrastructure has been a long journey for me. Allow me some nostalgia today, the post added. The Trinamool Congress, however, sharply attacked the Prime Minister, alleging that he was coming to Kolkata to inaugurate the projects with an eye on the Assembly elections in West Bengal due next year. Sharing four pictures of Mamata Banerjee during her tenure as the Union Railways Minister in a post on X, the partys spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, Some moments of Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee. She has given Bengal new routes, lines, trains, stations, projects, and employment with all her heart@MamataOfficial. What the Prime Minister will inaugurate today was also conceived, approved, and financially allocated by Mamata-di. After delaying for so long, the Prime Minister is now coming to promote himself ahead of the elections. The people of Bengal know that the real work has been done by Mamata-di, he added.
Mamata Banerjee's Nostalgic Post As Kolkata Gets 3 New Metro Routes
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went down the memory lane, revisiting her time as the Union Railway Minister, when she was involved in the planning and sanctioning of a series of Metro railway corridors in Kolkata.
Kolkata's urban infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade as Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new metro stretches and lays the foundation for an expressway. These projects aim to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel times, and enhance connectivity across the city.
Four-year-old boy bitten by Customs dog at Kolkata airport, handler fled, family files FIR
Anav Jain, a four-year-old, faced a dog attack at Kolkata's NSCBI Airport. The incident occurred before his family's Malaysia trip. A Customs dog named Nancy inflicted injuries. The family cancelled their holiday and filed a police report. They alleged negligence by the dog handler and lack of airport assistance. An investigation is underway following the incident.
PM Modi to launch Rs 5,200-crore projects, address rally in Kolkatas Dumdum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a public rally in Dumdum, Kolkata, his third in four months, aiming to energize BJP workers as West Bengal prepares for the 2026 assembly polls.
Pallavi Joshi blames TMC for The Bengal Files trailer blockade in Kolkata
The makers of The Bengal Files wanted to launch the trailer of the film in Kolkata on August 16, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Direct Action Day, a dark chapter in the history of India when the state of Bengal was rocked by widespread communal riots
PM Modi To Flags Off Three New Metro Routes In Kolkata: All You Need To Know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday willflag off metro train services on newly constructed sections in Kolkata. The event will be during his visit to West Bengal, after visiting Bihar.
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has suspended four officials and initiated departmental proceedings against them for alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls, but has not lodged any FIRs, thereby partially complying with the directives of the Election Commission (EC). The suspensions came just a week after Chief Secretary Manoj Pant appeared before the EC in New Delhi, where he was allegedly given a deadline of August 21 to suspend and initiate criminal proceedings against the officers by filing FIRs. While the state government has acted on the suspension directive and initiated departmental proceedings, it has so far not registered any FIRs against the accused, an official at the state secretariat said. He said the suspended officials comprise two electoral registration officers (EROs) and two assistant electoral registration officers (AEROs) from South 24 Parganas and Purba Midnapore districts. The suspensions follow allegations of irregularities in the voter rolls of the Baruipur East and Moyna assembly constituencies. EC sources said the officials in question - Debottam Dutta Chowdhury (ERO) and Tathagata Mandal (AERO) from Baruipur East, and Biplab Sarkar (ERO) and Sudipta Das (AERO) from Moyna - are accused of serious procedural violations, including sharing login credentials and breaching data security protocols during the electoral roll revision process. The commission views these lapses as a direct threat to the integrity of the electoral process and is closely monitoring the state government's response, the official added.
PM Modi to take metro ride after flagging off metro services in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will, for the first time in Kolkata, take a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back after flagging off metro services on newly constructed sections at around 4:15 pm on Friday.
PM Modi to visit Bengal, unveil Rs 5,200-cr projects, address rally
Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal this Friday. He will inaugurate infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,200 crore. The projects include three metro stretches. These stretches will improve Kolkata's connectivity. He will also address a public rally. Mamata Banerjee will skip the inauguration. The BJP expects Modi to highlight development. The new metro lines will significantly reduce travel times.
South United FC launches residential academy to train underprivileged young footballers in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: South United Football Club (SUFC) opened a new residential academy at its premises in RBANM Grounds, on Thursday. The academy looks to provide high-performance football training and development to children and youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds, including Optimised Performance Training (OPT), an unprecedented system that provides holistic development at an individual level, catering to every childs needs and according to their playing position. From a total pool of 4,600 children from 18 cities in 12 states, 31 were scouted for the programme. The academy shall be their home for the coming years, and provide them with the necessary training and education. Winmore Academy has partnered with SUFC for the educational needs of the children; half of them will be receiving full scholarship, with the other half receiving 50 per cent scholarship. The implementation of the OPT system is backed by SUFCs FIFA-standard pitches and training facilities. SUFC has recruited sport psychologists and nutritionists, who will provide round-the-clock care and attention to the young recruits. Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad, who inaugurated the facility, said, This facility brings a lot of energy to the game. Once children come here, they will get hooked. This is a huge mark in a cricket-crazy nation. SUFC Director Sharan Parikh said, The academy is designed as an ongoing annual programme, welcoming new batches each year and continually strengthening each players growth and development. Indresh Nagarajan, who works with the Indian national football team, will be mentoring the children on a daily basis, based out of the academy itself. Armaan Sardar (central-midfield) and Sayan Mandal (right-back), both aged 12 and from the East Bengal Football Club Academy in Kolkata, will be amongst the 31. Sardar remembers his parents wishes: You are going to a good place. Bring something back.
Prashant Kishor criticized Narendra Modi's upcoming Bihar visit. He stated it would not address Bihar's core issues. These include unemployment and migration. Kishor highlighted Modi's previous visits lacked solutions. Modi is scheduled to inaugurate development projects in Gaya. He will also launch train services. Additionally, Modi will inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge. He will also launch Kolkata metro projects.
New Kolkata Metro Lines Inauguration In Bengal, Poll Push In Bihar: PM Modi's 2-State Visit Today
In Kolkata, PM Modi will inaugurate a 13.61 km stretch of the Kolkata Metro network, and flag off the NoaparaJai Hind Bimanbandar Metro service from Jessore Road Metro Station.
Kolkata Diary: Survey vessel Ikshak shipped by Garden Reach
Survey vessel Ikshak shipped by Garden Reach The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) recently delivered the Ikshak to the Navy. Third in a series of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built by GRSE, 110-metre-long Ikshak the Guide will join survey vessels INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak after being deployed, keeping the Navy informed with vital survey data, crucial for operational preparedness. The maps and charts prepared on the basis of this survey data are also used by commercial shipping. Ishak becomes the 75th warship to be delivered to the Navy from the Garden Reach shipyard. No other shipyard in India has achieved a similar feat, an official said. Commercial operations start at Khidderpore dock The S P Mookerjee Port, Kolkata recently announced the formal commencement of commercial operations at the Century Ports Limited Terminal located at the historic Khidderpore Docks (West). The terminal, the first public-private partnership project to become operational at Kolkata port, is a milestone in the transformation of the oldest dock system in the city into a modern, multimodal container and cargo terminal, with integrated connectivity to road, rail, and inland waterways, a senior official said. Built at a cost of `190 crore, the terminal is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a mobile harbour crane, a barge unloader, to ensure a faster turnaround for vessels and maximise operational efficiency. EPFO apprises industries, workers on rozgar yojana The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Zonal Office in Kolkata recently organised a seminar-cum-workshop where representatives from across industries and businesses, trade unions, associations and other stakeholders were invited to be briefed on the nuances of PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to promote employment generation, enhance employability and strengthen social security particularly in the manufacturing sector. During the course of the seminar, the various benefits of the scheme were explained to the stakeholders. Kaushik Pradhan Our correspondent in West Bengal kaushik@newindianexpress.com
PM Modi to inaugurate new Kolkata metro lines today: Know routes, fares
The Prime Minister on Friday is scheduled to flag off metro train services on the newly constructed sections in Kolkata at around 4:15 PM. He will undertake a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back. In addition, he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore at Kolkata.
The book was launched in Kolkata last week, at a time when Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court faces the possibility of impeachment after the recovery of wads of cash from his official residence
PM Modi to Launch 18,000 Cr Projects in Bihar, Bengal Today
The Prime Minister will also flag off metro train services on newly constructed sections in Kolkata
ISF MLA Nawsad Siddique gets bail a day after arrest over protest against SIR in Kolkata
Protests erupt outside the city court as ISF workers demand Siddiques release
West Bengal suspends four officials for voter list 'irregularities' after ECI order
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has suspended four officials for irregularities in voter list registration following directions from the Election Commission of India (ECI). However, no FIR has been filed against them. State's Chief Secretary Manoj Pant will conduct departmental proceedings, sources at Nabanna, the state administrative headquarters, said on Thursday. The Chief Secretary has sent a compliance report to the ECI, the sources added. On August 5, the ECI had asked the state government to suspend four officials and a casual worker over irregularities in voter registration. It also directed that an FIR be registered against the four officials and a data entry operator posted in South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts for alleged criminal activities. The officials named were Debottam Dutta Choudhury, ERO of Baruipur Purba Assembly constituency; Tathagata Mondal, AERO of Baruipur Purba; Biplab Sarkar, ERO of Moyna; and Sudipta Das, AERO of Moyna. After receiving no response, the ECI on August 8 gave the Chief Secretary a 72-hour deadline to act on its order and submit a compliance report by 3 pm on August 11. In a letter to ECI secretary Sujeet Kumar Mishra, on August 11, Pant said Sudipta Das, AERO of Moyna, and Surojit Halder, the data entry operator of Baruipur Purba, had been withdrawn from electoral revision and election duties. He added that no action was being taken against the others at that stage. Pursuant to your letter, an internal enquiry into the issue as well as a comprehensive review of the existing processes and procedures governing the conduct of the said exercise has been undertaken, Pant wrote. Any disciplinary measure against state officers who had consistently demonstrated sincerity and competence would be disproportionately harsh, he said, adding: Such an action could have a demoralising impact not only on the individuals concerned but also on the broader team of officers engaged in electoral responsibilities and other administrative functions. Apparently unsatisfied, the ECI summoned Pant to Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. He appeared on August 13 and assured steps would be taken against the officials within seven days.
PM Modi to flag off Metro Railway services along three stretches in Kolkata
The Prime Minister, who will address a public meeting in Kolkata, says public anger against Trinamool Congress is increasing
The makers of The Bengal Files wanted to launch the trailer of the film in Kolkata on August 16, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Direct Action Day, a dark chapter in the history of India when the state of Bengal was rocked by widespread communal riots.
PM Modi to launch Rs 5,200-cr projects in Kolkata, targets TMC ahead of 2026 polls
Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal with infrastructure projects. He highlights public anger against Trinamool Congress. Modi will lay the foundation for Kona Expressway and inaugurate Kolkata metro projects. These include Noapara-Jai Hind Airport and Sealdah-Esplanade routes. He will also flag off metro services and take a ride. This visit aims to boost BJP morale before the 2026 Assembly elections.
IHCL signs MoU for redevelopment of Chotelal Ki Ghat in Kolkata
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has partnered with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, to redevelop the historic Chotelal Ki Ghat, investing up to Rs 5 crore. Supported by INTACH, the project aligns with the Namami Gange Program and Swachhata Initiatives. The restoration aims to preserve cultural heritage, enhance the ghat's aesthetic value, and benefit the local community, artists, and tourists.
IHCL MoU with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port for redevelopment of historic Chotelal Ki Ghat
KOLKATA, Aug 21: Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has signed an MoU with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, for the redevelopment of the 19th-century Chotelal Ki Ghat on the Hooghly riverfront. The project, supported by heritage conservation organisation INTACH, will see IHCL invest nearly Rs 5 crore under its CSR programme over the next three years, a statement said. The Grade I heritage site, built in the 1870s, will be restored through conservation, beautification and landscaping, with beneficiaries including local [] The post IHCL MoU with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port for redevelopment of historic Chotelal Ki Ghat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGrid to acquire Techno Electrics NERES XVI power transmission project for up to Rs 460 cr
KOLKATA, Aug 21: India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) on Thursday said it has signed definitive agreements with Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL) to acquire its NERES XVI power transmission project in the northeast for up to Rs 460 crore. The project, comprising a 400/220/132 kV substation with 1,400 MVA capacity and a 45-km double-circuit transmission line, is targeted for commissioning by December 2026. TEECL will execute the project as developer and EPC provider, while IndiGrid will acquire it post [] The post IndiGrid to acquire Techno Electrics NERES XVI power transmission project for up to Rs 460 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate multiple infrastructure projects in Kolkata and Bihar. In Kolkata, new metro lines will be launched, improving connectivity and reducing travel times. Additionally, a major road project will ease congestion.
Unity In Karnataka, Distance In Bengal: Mamata Likely To Skip PM Modis Kolkata Metro Inauguration
Sources indicate that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration ceremony, despite invitations being sent.
VaranasiKolkata Expressway: Work underway in UP, Bihar & Jharkhand; DPR awaited in West Bengal
Construction of the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway is underway in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, while West Bengal awaits its Detailed Project Report. Alignment revisions, including state government requests, were approved in October 2024. The project aims to boost connectivity, trade, tourism, and job opportunities, linking Bengal directly with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Kolkata doctor murder 1 year on, what's changed?
One year after the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, India, questions remain: Are women safer after reforms?
ISF MLA Nawsad Siddique holds protests against SIR, detained by police in Kolkata
In the name of SIR, the way they are harassing citizens, Nawsad Siddique said while being detained
Vivek Agnihotri vows to battle for The Bengal Filess release
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig at the Mamata government over the ruckus at the trailer launch of his upcoming movie The Bengal Files in Kolkata, alleging that it was already planned, and that no event of this scale, with 150-200 people and media present, could be halted without official involvement. The incident, which took [] The post Vivek Agnihotri vows to battle for The Bengal Filess release appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Alliance Air Guwahati-Kolkata Flight Lands Safely After Tech Glitch
Alliance Air flight 9I756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air on Wednesday, resulting in the landing of the aircraft in Guwahati.
Spike in new voter registrations in Bengal border areas
West Bengal's bordering districts see a significant increase in new voter registrations. The rise is notable in North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, and other areas. The Election Commission plans to boost voter turnout in Kolkata. Polling booths will be set up in high-rise buildings across the state. This initiative aims to increase participation in upcoming elections.
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth Rs 5,200 cr during August 22 Kolkata visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects worth Rs 5,200 crore in Kolkata on August 22. The projects include three new Kolkata Metro stretches and an elevated corridor in Howrah. The new metro lines will significantly improve connectivity to key areas like the airport, Howrah, Sealdah, and the IT hub, benefiting daily commuters.
Alliance Air flight from Guwahati to Kolkata develops glitch mid-air, returns for emergency landing
NEW DELHI: An Alliance Air flight carrying 49 passengers from Guwahati to Kolkata developed a technical issue mid-air on Wednesday, forcing the pilot to return to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Flight 9I 756 made a safe emergency landing in Guwahati. Passengers were deboarded and immediately refunded their fares by the airline. The ATR-72 aircraft took off at 1:09 pm. By 1:42 pm, the Flight Captain detected a technical glitch and announced that the flight was returning to Guwahati, said a source familiar with the development. The flight landed safely at 2:27 pm. Meanwhile, the airport declared a full-scale emergency after receiving word that the aircraft was returning. Since the flight landed safely, the emergency was withdrawn by 2:40 pm, the source added. Alliance Air confirmed the incident. In a statement, the airline said, Alliance Air flight 9I 756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air. As a precautionary measure, and in adherence to standard safety protocols, the aircraft safely landed at Guwahati airport. All passengers were deboarded safely and necessary arrangements were made. An internal investigation is under way to identify the cause of the issue, the statement said. It added, Alliance Air remains committed to the highest standards of safety and ensures that all aircraft undergo regular and rigorous maintenance checks before every departure.
Bangladesh alleges Awami League activity in India, warns ties may suffer; MEA denies claim
NEW DELHI: Bangladeshs interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday accused the banned Awami League of operating from Indian soil, warning the move could seriously damage bilateral ties. India, in a swift rebuttal, dismissed the claims as misplaced and denied knowledge of any anti-Bangladesh activity on its territory. Dhakas foreign ministry alleged that offices of the outlawed Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, had been reportedly established in New Delhi and Kolkata. This development also risks upholding the good-neighbourly relations with India driven by mutual trust and mutual respect, and lends serious implications for the political transformation underway in Bangladesh, the ministry said. It further claimed that several senior Awami League leaders absconding in criminal cases in Bangladesh on account of grievous crimes were residing in India, and that a public outreach event was planned at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on July 21. Such political activity against the interests of Bangladesh, particularly by absconding leaders of a banned political party, is an affront to the people and the State of Bangladesh, the statement added, urging India to take immediate steps to prevent any anti-Bangladesh activity. In response, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: The Indian government is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law. He added that India does not permit political activity against foreign nations on its soil. The press statement by the interim government of Bangladesh is thus misplaced, he said, reiterating Indias call for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh to ascertain the will and mandate of the people. The escalating exchange comes amid already strained ties between the two neighbours. India has imposed trade restrictions on Bangladeshi exports through land ports, citing Dhakas non-tariff barriers. Delhi has also repeatedly raised concerns over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Tensions have been further complicated by Dhakas request for the extradition of Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 and has since lived in self-imposed exile. In July, Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court by Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal, which is also hearing several charges against her, including crimes against humanity and enforced disappearances. Interim Bangladesh government committed to holding polls in Feb 2026, says Law Adviser Asif Nazrul
Anti-Dhaka activities: Government rubbishes Bangladeshi claims
Kolkata: Responding to allegations from Dhaka that it is fanning anti-Bangladeshi activities, New Delhi on Wednesday, vehemently objected to such diatribes. Countering the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim governments claims that ousted Prime MinisterSheikh Hasinas Awami League were engaged in such activities at the behest of India, the government clarified India was against any foreign political [] The post Anti-Dhaka activities: Government rubbishes Bangladeshi claims appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati-Kolkata Flight Returns Midway After Technical Snag, Full-Scale Emergency Ordered
A Kolkata-bound Alliance Air flight suffered a technical snag mid-air. It managed to land safely in Guwahati, and all passengers and crew members were reported safe.
130th Constitutional Amendment Bill to end democracy in India forever, alleges Mamata
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, alleging that it is a step more than a super-Emergency and will end the democratic era in India forever. The remarks came as the Centre is planning to introduce three constitutional amendment bills in Parliament on Wednesday for the []
Ranas Numbers Are Not Flattering, He Had An Ordinary IPL, Opines Chopra
Kolkata Knight Riders: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned Harshit Ranas selection in Indias Asia Cup squad, saying that the seam-bowling all-rounders numbers are not flattering and he had an ordinary time in IPL 2025. Rana made his T20I debut earlier this year as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube and went on to pick three wickets for 33 runs in India's win over England in Pune. In IPL 2025, Rana claimed 15 wickets in 13 games for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at an average of 29.86, with his economy rate being at 10.18. Harshit Rana's case is very interesting. His case needs to be discussed because he came as a concussion replacement for Shivam Dube once, picked up three wickets as well, and became the Player of the Match, which was brilliant, but what about before and after that? The last IPL was extremely ordinary. His performances have not been very good. His numbers are not flattering. It doesn't seem like his numbers are strong enough to deserve a place in the side, said Chopra on his YouTube channel on Wednesday. Harshit Rana's case is very interesting. His case needs to be discussed because he came as a concussion replacement for Shivam Dube once, picked up three wickets as well, and became the Player of the Match, which was brilliant, but what about before and after that? Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score If he isn't getting a chance to play, you would say that whoever is sitting out doesn't make a difference. However, if you see the recent record, you will find that Prasidh Krishna should have got a chance, or you could have thought about rewarding Mohammed Siraj. But the team has once again gone towards Harshit, added Chopra. Article Source: IANS
Trinamool Leader Sues RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim's Father For Defamation
A senior Trinamool Congress leader has filed a defamation case against the father of the 34-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last year
East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in semifinal
Kolkata, Aug 19: A reinvigorated East Bengal will fancy their chances when they face tournament debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the semifinals of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament here on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. East Bengal qualified for the semifinals after their 2-1 quarterfinal derby victory [] The post East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in semifinal appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Social Media Friends Rape Model In Kolkata After Offering Roles In Films
The police launched an investigation to arrest the two accused
CERATIZIT Group will expand its manufacturing plants in Uluberia, West Bengal, and Bommasandra, Karnataka. This expansion shows the company's dedication to India as a key market. CERATIZIT aims to meet the increasing demand for cutting tool solutions. The company already operates three production facilities in India. These expansions will help serve customers with shorter lead times and customized products.
West Bengal to get seven new integrated check posts
KOLKATA: The Centre has taken initiative to construct seven new integrated check posts (ICPs) in West Bengal, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Replying to a question of BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the Centre has approved eight ICPs in West Bengal, out of which, one ICP at Petrapole is operational. Consequent upon approval of State Government of West Bengal on 21.11.2023 for land acquisition for setting up of remaining seven ICPs namely, Changrabandha, Ghojadanga, Fulbari, Panitanki, Hilli, Jaigaon and Mahadipur, Government of India has made the requisite payment to State Government of West Bengal towards cost of the land for these seven ICPs, the minister stated in his reply in Lok Sabha. He also disclosed that land has been transferred in the name of Land Ports Authority of India for ICP Jaigaon in September, 2024 and for ICP Changrabandha and Panitanki in February, this year. Land acquisition in respect of remaining four ICPs are at different stages, Rai added. According to experts, these new ICPs will not only boost international trade with Bangladesh and Nepal, but also generate employment opportunities, improve infrastructure in border areas, and enhance ease of movement for people and goods.
After Saswata, Sourav Das distances himself from 'Bengal Files' row
The upcoming film The Bengal Files has been mired in controversy over its historical accuracy, while the trailer launch in Kolkata was canceled over the weekend.
Pallavi SLAMS govt for stopping The Bengal Files trailer launch
Pallavi Joshi has strongly criticised the West Bengal administration after authorities allegedly halted the trailer launch of The Bengal Files in Kolkata. Joshi deemed the government's actions as unconstitutional and an attack on democracy. The film, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, explores the 1946 Great Calcutta killings and stars Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty.
BJP leaders turned into EC spokespersons: TMCs Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata: Claiming a nexus between the BJP and the Election Commission, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that leaders of the ruling party at the Centre have become spokespersons of the poll panel, eroding its autonomy. Interacting with reporters at the airport here upon his return from the national capital, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar migrants in Bengaluru fear SIR may cost welfare
BENGALURU: Migrant labourers from Bihar who find their earnings in Bengaluru are anxious about the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Many are unaware of the process, while others fear that failing to complete it could affect the rations and welfare benefits their families depend on back home. According to SIR, if a name is missing, the burden is on the voter to file two forms with supporting documents before September 1. Many migrants said they were unaware of the forms or did not know how to fill them out. Most of them whom TNIE spoke to said they go in groups during October or November during the Chhath Puja, one of the most important festivals in Bihar, and return by January or February, and for that they work and save throughout the year. Hence, travelling now is unrealistic. The SIR, undertaken ahead of Assembly elections expected in November, has triggered confusion among workers who say they are determined to remain on the rolls but do not know how to comply. To SIR, with love? Supreme Court's Bihar voter roll verdict and the battle for Democracy Workers say they repeatedly linked the voter list to ration access in their villages. If our name is missing there, the dealer asks questions. We work in dire situations only for food and minimum wages, Mahesh, a worker from Darbhanga said. Another construction worker, Zakhir from Madhubani, said that going now means two weeks without wages. No contractor will give leave. Workers in Bengaluru travel back to Bihar via a combination of trains, and sometimes they take a bus to Howrah in Kolkata and from there, a Bihar-bound train. This takes over 50 hours and costs them their one days income - Rs 450-500. Here we all are, illiterate or semi-literate and reliant on daily wages, and time spent on applications means an immediate loss of income. If we knew how to read or write, we would not have been here, Duggu, a worker from Samastipur said. Many workers preferred the older practice of accepting Aadhaar or existing voter IDs to confirm entries. Workers pointed out that those most at risk are daily-wage earners, often from Dalits and Muslims and demand that the government must tell them what to do.
IIT-KGP plan in works for accessible Pujo
UNESCO and IIT-KGP are collaborating to enhance Durga Puja's accessibility for senior citizens, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and children. IIT-KGP will submit a draft plan outlining specific guidelines for puja committees, covering zones like pickup/drop-off, ramps, and signage. MassArt will pilot the program in Kolkata, aiming for widespread implementation across West Bengal.
Jadavpur varsity alumnus accused of orchestrating attack on WB Ministers convoy gets bail
On August 15, the researcher was produced before a court in Kolkata, where the chief police prosecutor drew parallels between the attack on the American Centre in Kolkata in 2002 and the attack on the ministerscar, saying that the accused need not be present to plot an attack
Bengali migrant workers to receive monthly aid of Rs 5000 on return to state: WB CM Mamata
KOLKATA: Migrant workers from West Bengal will get financial assistance on their return to the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday. After a cabinet meeting at Nabanna, the state administrative headquarters, Banerjee said that migrant workers on their return to West Bengal from other states would get monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 for next 12 months in addition of getting social benefits like Khadya Sathi and Swasthya Sathi, while announcing a new scheme Sramasree to roll out these facilities. The Chief Minister said, The project is only for migrant workers from Bengal. Those who return to the state will get a one-time payment of Rs. 5,000 along with travel assistance. This is a rehabilitation allowance. Financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per month will also be provided for one year, until new work arrangements are made for them. The West Bengal Labour Department is the nodal department for this scheme. The Chief Minister informed that skill training is provided through the Utkarsh Bangla scheme of the state government. We will assess the skills of the workers who return to the state. If they have requisite skills, we will provide employment by providing training as needed. Apart from this, we will also give job cards to them, she stated, while adding that 78 lakh job cards have been given under the Karmasree project. According to her, if the migrant workers do not have a home, accommodation will be provided to them in community coaching centers. School admission will be arranged for their children and they will also get the benefits of Kanyasree and Shikshasree. WB CM likely to skip sharing stage with PM at inauguration of Kolkata metro lines The Chief Minister announced, All the 22.40 lakh workers who are outside of Bengal will get the benefits of Sramasree. If they register on the Sramasree portal, they will be given an I-card. As a result, they will get the facilities of the state government. She said that in the last few days, 2,700 families returned to Bengal after being tortured in other states. The state government has also brought more than 10,000 people, she informed. Without naming the BJP, she alleged that in various states ruled by double engine government, an attack has been made on the Bengali language and Bengali identity. If someone speaks Bengali, he is being labeled as a criminal. Someone is being pushed to Bangladesh, somewhere he is being put in jail. Somewhere he is being taken to the police station and harassed, Banerjee complained, while claiming that about 22 lakh migrant workers from West Bengal have been harassed for speaking Bengali in other states. She also noted that about 1.5 crore people from other states work in West Bengal.
WB CM likely to skip sharing stage with PM at inauguration of Kolkata metro lines
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely not to attend the inauguration ceremony of three new Metro routes in Kolkata on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate these routes from a programme in Dum Dum for which Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has sent a letter inviting the Chief Minister. According to sources at Nabanna, the state administrative headquarters, the Chief Minister has decided to skip sharing dais with the Prime Minister to mark her protest against the alleged harassment and torture of Bengali-speaking workers from West Bengal in various BJP-ruled states. Upping the ante against the BJP on this issue, Banerjee has alleged that the saffron party has unleashed terrorism on the Bengali language. The Trinamool Congress has already taken a series of programmes aimed at protecting the Bengali asmita (Bengali identity). Will fight till my last breath to protect Bengali pride: CM Mamata dares BJP over language row In addition, the West Bengal government as well the Trinamool Congress are vocal against the central deprivation towards the state in releasing funds in different projects. The Chief Minister wants to mark her protest against this step motherly attitude of the Centre by skipping the programme, the sources added. According to the tradition and protocol, the Chief Minister of a state is supposed to be invited in such a railway programme in the state. The Railway Minister has invited the Chief Minister following that tradition and protocol. The Prime Minister will inaugurate SealdahEsplanade Metro Section, BeleghataHemanta Mukhopadhyay Section, NoaparaJai Hind (Biman Bandar) Section and a Subway at Howrah Metro Station on Friday. The Railway Ministry said that West Bengal has received a record Rs 83,765 crore for railway works and Rs 13,955 crore in this years budget alone. In addition, 101 stations are being redeveloped as world-class, and nine Vande Bharat trains and two Amrit Bharat trains are already running, the Ministry added.
Mamata Banerjee Likely To Skip PM Modi's Kolkata Metro Inauguration On August 22
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the inauguration of three Kolkata metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, a top state government official said on Monday.
Mamata Banerjee likely to skip inauguration of Kolkata metro projects by PM on Aug 22
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the inauguration of Kolkata metro projects by PM Modi, citing alleged harassment of Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states. A state official claims Banerjee planned and funded these projects during her tenure as railway minister. The decision reflects protests against linguistic discrimination and concerns over past disruptions at central government events.
East Bengal ride Diamantakos brace to knock out Bagan, set Durand Cup semis against Diamond Harbour
KOLKATA, Aug 17: A revamped East Bengal, inspired by Greek striker and substitute Dimitrios Diamantakos double strike, stunned archrivals Mohun Bagan 2-1 in a fiery Kolkata Derby to storm into the semifinals of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup here on Sunday. Diamantakos, brought on as an 18th-minute substitute after Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad limped off injured, turned out to be the gamechanger. The 32-year-old first converted from the penalty spot in the 38th minute before doubling East Bengals lead seven [] The post East Bengal ride Diamantakos brace to knock out Bagan, set Durand Cup semis against Diamond Harbour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession
KOLKATA, Aug 17 : Dr. Vece Paes, an Olympic bronze medallist and pioneering sports medicine expert, was laid to rest here on Sunday as former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey joined scores of mourners in his funeral procession. In a poignant moment, young players lined up on either side of the road and raised their sticks to pay their last respects while his hearse made its way into the Maidan tent. Officials of Hockey [] The post Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lionel Messi returns to India after 14 years, to meet PM Narendra Modi on THIS date
The last occasion Messi visited India was in 2011, when he captained Argentina in a FIFA friendly match against Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium. That evening, Kolkata witnessed a rare moment of football greatness.
Kolkata: The two teams started fighting on the playground. The Trinamool leader was accused at that time of brutally beating a teacher outside the field.
Ashwini Vaishnaw invites Mamata Banerjee to inauguration of Kolkata Metro projects by PM on Aug 22
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate three Kolkata metro projects on August 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Green, Orange, and Yellow Lines. The TMC questioned the timing, linking it to upcoming elections. The BJP blamed the state government for project delays due to land acquisition issues.
Kolkata: A theft incident was reported when former Indian swimmer Bula Choudhury's ancestral home in Debaipukur, Hindmotor, Hooghly, was robbed for the fourth time on Independence Day. Within 48 hours of the incident, the legendary swimmer's stolen awards were recovered.
Satyajit Rays Film Jana Aranya is Now 50 Years Old
Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Jana Aranya (The Middleman) inarguably one of the leading social oriented films of Satyajit Ray is five decades old. Looking back on its turning 50, the director shows he was in pace with the prevailing times as his anguish bursts into almost every frame of this iconic film. It was the darkest hour of Indian democracy Emergency. Jobs were scarce though the regimes supporters claimed that trains ran on time. Never a resident of an ivory [] The post Satyajit Rays Film Jana Aranya is Now 50 Years Old appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A gentleman to the core: Sourav Gangulys tribute to Australia legend Bob Simpson
One of the biggest highlights of Simpson's coaching tenure was winning the 1987 Cricket World Cup hosted by India and Pakistan, defeating arch-rivals England in a closely-contested final by seven runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens
After Ruckus At 'Bengal Files' Trailer Launch, Cops Say Vivek Agnihotri Didn't Take Permission
Kolkata Police sources have told NDTV that filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri had not sought any administrative permission for public view of the trailer of The Bengal Files in Kolkata.
West Bengal has become the new Kashmir, says 'Bengal Files' director Vivek Agnihotri
Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri voiced concerns about demographic shifts in Bengal. He claimed illegal immigrants are empowered with fake documents. Agnihotri compared Bengal to Kashmir, citing the 1946 killings. The trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files' faced disruptions in Kolkata. Police intervened, halting the screening twice. Agnihotri argued with officials, alleging suppression of free speech.
Vivek Agnihotri's 'Bengal Files' Kolkata Trailer Cancelled, He Says...
Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who is gearing up for his upcoming directorial 'The Bengal Files', hit a roadblock on Saturday in Kolkata.
Vivek Agnihotri alleges trailer launch of The Bengal Files stopped by Kolkata Police
The filmmaker was also seen engaged in a heated argument with the police personnel and a hotel staff
Kolkata Port inaugurates first PPP terminal at Khidderpore Docks
Kolkata Port inaugurated its first public-private partnership terminal at Khidderpore Docks, a Rs 190 crore project by Century Ports Ltd. Equipped with modern technology, the terminal aims to handle 1.65 lakh TEUs of containers and 3.3 lakh tonnes of cargo. This 30-year concession agreement is expected to boost cargo movement and modernize the dock system.
Democracy Dead: Vivek Agnihotri Alleges Kolkata Police Halted Bengal Files Trailer Launch
Vivek Agnihotri alleged that the West Bengal Police halted the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files' at even a private hotel in Kolkata.
Trailer launch of film The Bengal Filesstopped by Kolkata Police
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police on Saturday stopped the trailer launch of controversial film The Bengal Files based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, its director Vivek Agnihotri claimed. The trailer of the film was slated to be launched at a five-star hotel in the metropolis in the afternoon. Police personnel present at the venue refused to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Bengal Files trailer launch stopped by Kolkata police
KOLKATA: A major controversy was sparked off on Saturday after the official trailer launch of The Bengal Files, the upcoming movie of filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri , was stopped in Kolkata. The official trailer of the film was originally scheduled to be launched at a five-star-hotel in Kolkata on Saturday. However, due to some alleged political pressures the venue was changed to a luxury hotel on EM Bypass. Everything was fine in the morning. But as soon as the event started, a problem surfaced. At one point, the director was seen arguing with the Kolkata Police. A senior Kolkata Police officer got on the stage. Allegedly, it was his intervention that stopped the trailer launch of the film. Amidst the chaos in the room, the Agnihotri stood on the stage and said, This is Bengal. Everything happens here with the direction of some invisible fingers. The truth is not allowed to be shown. Allegedly, the laptop used to show the trailer of the film was confiscated by the police. In response to a question from journalists, Agnihotri said that he would not care if he was arrested. Although he was not arrested, by then the director and his actress-producer wife Pallavi Joshi were surrounded by the police. They were allegedly prevented from talking to journalists. After that, they were taken out of the hotel under tight police security. The electricity connection to the room has been cut for no reason. A lot of police have gathered here since morning. We are not thieves and robbers. We make films. I did not imagine that we would have to face such a situation in Satyajit Ray's land. If this is not dictatorship, then what is it? If this is not fascism, then what is it? Agnihotri alleged. However, the police said that they came here after receiving some information and no official complaint has been filed yet. IFFI jury head describes 'The Kashmir Files' as 'propaganda' and 'vulgar' Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress IT cell chief Debangshu Bhattacharya has hit back at the allegations of Agnihotri. If any hall does not want to show such content, then it is the decision of that hall. The Trinamool Congress has not asked the hall not to show the trailer. The director should provide proof of such allegations, he countered. Meanwhile, a complaint was filed at Lake Town police station against Agnihotri and producers Pallavi Joshi and Abhishek Agarwal of The Bengal Files. A case was filed in the Calcutta High Court demanding the dismissal of the FIR. However, the court issued an interim stay order on it on Monday. Justice Joy Sengupta has issued a stay order on the FIR till August 26. The next hearing of the case is scheduled on August 19. The Hindi-language controversial film The Bengal Files follows the communal violence in undivided Bengal during the 1940s. According to producers of the film, it is set to be released in theatres on September 5, 2025, coinciding Teachers Day. 71st National Film Awards: Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant share best actor honour; '12th Fail' is best feature film Kerala CM, Opposition slam National Award for 'The Kerala Story', call it a communal propaganda tool
