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Tablet scam: 93 FIRs lodged, 11 held as Bengal police suspect involvement of inter-state gangs

According to ADG (South Bengal) Supratim Sarkar, the fraud was conducted by cybercriminals operating from multiple states.

Tablet scam: 93 FIRs lodged, 11 held as Bengal police suspect involvement of inter-state gangs

Tablet scam: 93 FIRs lodged, 11 held as Bengal police suspect involvement of inter-state gangs

Tablet scam: 93 FIRs lodged, 11 held as Bengal police suspect involvement of inter-state gangs

Commuters block tracks at Ashoknagar station in Kolkata over curtailment of train services

Trouble started around 8:14 AM when commuters learned that the Bongaon-Majerhat local train would terminate at Tala station, located in the northern part of the city, rather than the scheduled Majerhat station.

Commuters block tracks at Ashoknagar station in Kolkata over curtailment of train services

Commuters block tracks at Ashoknagar station in Kolkata over curtailment of train services

Commuters block tracks at Ashoknagar station in Kolkata over curtailment of train services

3 killed after being hit by speeding pick-up van in West Bengal

The accident happened in the district's Harishchandrapur area, the police said, adding that the pick-up van, after hitting the morning walkers, lost control and fell into a roadside ditch.

09 November 2024, 08:38 IST

3 killed after being hit by speeding pick-up van in West Bengal

3 killed after being hit by speeding pick-up van in West Bengal

3 killed after being hit by speeding pick-up van in West Bengal

09 November 2024, 08:38 IST

TMC MP asks party workers to mobilise voters on bypoll day, triggers row

The opposition BJP alleged Arup Chakraborty violated the model code of conduct by egging party workers to campaign on the day of voting which is not allowed by the Election Commission rules.

08 November 2024, 14:42 IST

TMC MP asks party workers to mobilise voters on bypoll day, triggers row

TMC MP asks party workers to mobilise voters on bypoll day, triggers row

TMC MP asks party workers to mobilise voters on bypoll day, triggers row

08 November 2024, 14:42 IST

Australian singing sensation Holly Riva to perform in Kolkata on November 9

Known for her unique dark pop style and musical influences from icons like Billie Eilish and Dove Cameron, Holly has made a significant impact on the music scene.

08 November 2024, 14:38 IST

Australian singing sensation Holly Riva to perform in Kolkata on November 9

Australian singing sensation Holly Riva to perform in Kolkata on November 9

Australian singing sensation Holly Riva to perform in Kolkata on November 9

08 November 2024, 14:38 IST

Green crackers used during Chhath celebrations in Kolkata help reduce noise, air pollution

Thousands of devotees — mostly from Bihar and Jharkhand — headed toward the ghats set up by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) in 80 waterbodies across the city and 28 along the Ganga.

08 November 2024, 13:25 IST

Green crackers used during Chhath celebrations in Kolkata help reduce noise, air pollution

Green crackers used during Chhath celebrations in Kolkata help reduce noise, air pollution

Green crackers used during Chhath celebrations in Kolkata help reduce noise, air pollution

08 November 2024, 13:25 IST

Pangolin scales seized from West Bengal's Darjeeling, one arrested

According to an official, the man was arrested following a tip-off on Thursday, while a manhunt is continuing to nab all those involved in a wildlife bodyparts smuggling racket.

08 November 2024, 13:03 IST

Pangolin scales seized from West Bengal's Darjeeling, one arrested

Pangolin scales seized from West Bengal's Darjeeling, one arrested

Pangolin scales seized from West Bengal's Darjeeling, one arrested

08 November 2024, 13:03 IST

Calcutta HC grants bail to man accused of being member of banned outfit JMB

Stating that the petitioner Abdul Kalim alias Azad is in custody for more than eight years, his lawyer prayed for bail claiming that there is no possibility of the trial concluding in near future.

08 November 2024, 10:56 IST

Calcutta HC grants bail to man accused of being member of banned outfit JMB

Calcutta HC grants bail to man accused of being member of banned outfit JMB

Calcutta HC grants bail to man accused of being member of banned outfit JMB

08 November 2024, 10:56 IST

Two journalists held for posting video on Kali Puja vandalism in Bengal

The video shot by the duo could trigger a law and order problem. We will produce them in the court this afternoon, the Police said.

06 November 2024, 09:42 IST

Two journalists held for posting video on Kali Puja vandalism in Bengal

Two journalists held for posting video on Kali Puja vandalism in Bengal

Two journalists held for posting video on Kali Puja vandalism in Bengal

06 November 2024, 09:42 IST

R G Kar case aftermath: TMC to initiate image-makeover programmes in Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly polls

Mamata Banerjee-led TMC is waiting for the results of the bye-elections in the 6 assembly constituencies to assess the extent of damage it suffered due to massive protests over the August 9 rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital run by the state government in Kolkata.

03 November 2024, 18:35 IST

R G Kar case aftermath: TMC to initiate image-makeover programmes in Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly polls

R G Kar case aftermath: TMC to initiate image-makeover programmes in Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly polls

R G Kar case aftermath: TMC to initiate image-makeover programmes in Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly polls

03 November 2024, 18:35 IST