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Kolkata: Presidency University may opt out of centralised admission system

KOLKATA: Presidency University has decided to take some more time to finalize the modalities for this year’s UG and PG admissions. However, the students said the university authorities have informed them that no entrance tests will be conducted for UG and PG admissions this year but the institution will retain…

The Times of India · Jun 11, 2022

3 maskless flyers fined Rs 100 each at Kolkata airport

KOLKATA: Three passengers were fined Rs 100 each for not wearing masks inside the airport terminal on Thursday night and Wednesday morning as the airport operator cracked down on those not adhering to the Covid rules. The imposition of fines follows aviation regulator DGCA’s warnings and fresh guidelines in view…

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2022

Bhowanipore murders: Key accused, accomplice met in jail

KOLKATA: The relative of the murdered Gujarati couple, Ashok and Rashmita Shah — who is the prime accused in the crime — had met Subodh Singh, one of the three arrested in the case on Thursday, in jail.

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2022

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Another thundershower hits Kolkata, monsoon unlikely till next week

KOLKATA: After a nor’wester on Thursday, the city and surroundings received another round of thundershowers on Friday night. The Met office expects more such spells over the next couple of days though, they said, the southwest monsoon was unlikely to arrive in at least the next four days.

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2022

Agartala-Kolkata bus service via Dhaka resumes after two years

The cross-border bus from Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka started its journey after a hiatus of over two years

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022

Bengal put one foot in Ranji Trophy semis

KOLKATA: Bengal put one foot firmly in the semifinals by securing a huge 475-run first-innings lead against Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final clash at the Just Cricket Academy ground in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Why Bengali vlogger Roddur Roy’s arrest for ‘abusing’ Mamata has kicked up a storm

Controversial Bengali vlogger Roddur Roy was arrested on Tuesday for making “derogatory” remarks about West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, a Lok Sabha MP and all-India general secretary of the Trinamool Congress.

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2022

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Three arrested for Gujarati couple’s murder in Kolkata

Businessman Ashok Shah and his wife Rashmita Shah were murdered at their flat in Kolkata on Monday afternoon

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Bengal speaker junks Suvendu plea, says Mukul Roy a BJP MLA

KOLKATA: Turning down leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's petition seeking Mukul Roy's disqualification, Bengal assembly speaker Biman Banerjee on Wednesday ruled that the latter continued to be a BJP MLA.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Kolkata twin murders: Ashok Shah's mobile found in manhole near office

KOLKATA: At least one of the three suspects that police have narrowed down to in the Harish Mukherjee Road double murder case had visited Ashok and Rashmita Shah's residence on Friday, three days prior to the killings. The investigators also recovered Ashok's missing mobile on Tuesday night, a find that…

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Sunil Chhetri brace sinks Cambodia as Indian team begins Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with a win

KOLKATA: Talismanic Sunil Chhetri was once again the man of the moment as he struck a brace to inspire India to a 2-0 win over Cambodia in their opening match of the Asian Cup qualifying final round match at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022

Madhya Pradesh police foil bid for 'supari' killing of Kolkata lawyer

BHOPAL/KOLKATA: Madhya Pradesh police on Wednesday foiled a plan that was hatched to kill a high-profile lawyer in Kolkata.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022

Ranji Trophy 2022: Record-breaking Bengal take control against Jharkhand

KOLKATA: Just two months after Jharkhand piled up 880 runs against Nagaland at the Eden Gardens, Bengal paid them back in the same coin putting up a huge 773 for seven declared in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match at the Just Cricket Academy ground in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022

Trinamool Congress has no principles, party only has syndicates: BJP national president Nadda

J.P. Nadda, who is in West Bengal on a two-day visit, calls Trinamool Congress “Phishi-Bhaipho party“; says all regional parties have turned into family parties

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

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The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022

With Asian Cup spot up for grabs, 'favourites' India face their moment of truth

KOLKATA: Since taking charge of the Indian national team three summers ago, the Blue Tigers under Igor Stimac have blown hot and cold, setting a high standard with some spectacular defensive shows against Asian powerhouses but also embracing inconsistency failing to get it over the line against relatively easier opponents.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Everyone wants to be at World Cup, Asian Cup first step towards dream: Sandesh Jhingan

KOLKATA: With an eye on the next three matches to secure a spot at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Indian National team defender Sandesh Jhingan believes India needs to be a regular in Asia's showpiece football tournament, to achieve the 'ultimate dream' of playing in the FIFA World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led India look to dominate 171st-ranked Cambodia

KOLKATA: Skipper Sunil Chhetri will get a chance to bolster his tally of 80 international goals as the Indian team gears up to face 171st-ranked Cambodia on Wednesday in its bid to make a fifth appearance in AFC Cup tournament proper.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Always want to see India playing at Asian Cup, says 'fan' Sunil Chhetri

Thrilled at the prospect of qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup in front of the passionate fans at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, which he described as the best in India, Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri is gearing up to take on Cambodia in their first Group D…

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The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Kolkata set to get own climate action plan, 2nd city after Mumbai

KOLKATA: The city is all set to get a climate action plan (CAP), mayor Firhad Hakim revealed in a programme organized by Environmental Governed Integrated Organization (EnGIO). An expert committee will be constituted to prepare the CAP draft document, tailor-made to address the city’s climate crises. Kolkata will be the…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Getting spl death certificate, copy from KMC proves a hurdle

KOLKATA: Issuance of death certificates for those who didn’t live in Kolkata but have recently died here, and getting copies of death certificates for Kolkata residents who died three decades ago, are proving to be difficult. In the former case, the civic authorities are directing families to seek redressal elsewhere.…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Solar panels likely for 14.5m-plus buildings

KOLKATA: The civic body is planning to rope in the electricity department to keep tabs on the installation of solar panels on the roofs of all multi-storey buildings, which include G+IV structures. At present, KMC building rules (147) makes it mandatory for promoters to keep provision for solar panels at…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Police start probe after bullying plaint

KOLKATA: Cops have registered an FIR after a private engineering college located at Rajarhat lodged a complaint against their two first-year students, alleging that they were bullying and using expletives against their classmate — a student of electronics and communication engineering — over a period of time.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

West Bengal cabinet decides to replace governor with CM in 4 more University

KOLKATA: The Bengal cabinet on Monday decided to remove the governor from the chancellor's position and replace him with the chief minister in four universities not working as part of the state higher education department.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Covid positivity above 1% after 3.5 months, West Bengal govt tells hospitals to up vigil

KOLKATA: The Covid positivity graph in Bengal climbed above 1% on Monday after a gap of more than three months. With cases rising in a few states, the Bengal government has asked all hospitals to be vigilant at a meeting of senior health officials at Swasthya Bhawan on Monday. Private…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

51.8 acres in Kolkata tech hub for Adani hyperscale data centre

KOLKATA: Adani Enterprise Ltd, the flagship group of Adani Group, will set up a 'hyperscale data centre' at Bengal Silicon Valley in New Town, industries minister Partha Chatterjee announced on Monday. The state cabinet has okayed a proposal to allot 51.8 acres for the project.

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