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The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

Kolkata police volunteer convicted in junior doctor rape and murder case

Father of victim breaks down as convict claims he is being framed

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Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Sanjay Roy convicted for rape-murder of junior doctor

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where CBI court held accused Sanjay Roy guilty in RG Kar Medical Rape and Murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TV Today Network likely to close radio business within 6 months

The TV Today Network has decided to shut its radio business. The decision was reportedly taken at a board meeting on Thursday. The network has three radio stations in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata under the frequency of 104.8 FM.

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Medical victims: Indian visa curbs amid Bangladesh tensions hurt patients

India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.

Al Jazeera

Kolkata: School job aspirants demanding appointment

Hundreds of school job aspirants on Friday demonstrated before the West Bengal education department headquarters 'Bikash Bhavan' here, demanding appointment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Iskcon devotees pray for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh

Iskcon devotees on Tuesday joined in prayers in Kolkata for the safety of Hindus and a peaceful 2025 for the minority community which has been facing attacks in Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is set to celebrate its centenary on Dec 21

The landmark occasion will be attended by Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation; Prof Saugata Roy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and other dignitaries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vijay Diwas: Indian Armed Forces, Bangladesh Army pay tribute to soldiers

Vijay Diwas is observed every year across the country on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISKCON stages protest in Kolkata over Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest

The ISKCON members also expressed concern over the condition of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: ED arrests two promoters of Prayag group in chit fund scam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) arrested the promoters of Prayag Group, a father-son duo, Basudeb Bagchi and Avi Bagchi in connection with a alleged money laundering case, the agency confirmed on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters

As luxury brands expand in India, their fakes are available in big and small markets as well as on social media.

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Dil-Luminati Tour: Fan climbs stage to propose to girlfriend at Diljit's concert in Pune, see video

In the coming days, Diljit will perform shows in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Indore, Chandigarh, Guwahati and Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team to play in India next year: Kerala Govt

World champion Messi visited India in 2011 when Argentina played an international friendly match against Venezuela at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manoj Mitra Death: Legendary Bengali playwright passes away at 86

Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra, known for his work in theatre and films like Ghare Baire, died at 85. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: 3-year-old Anish Sarkar becomes youngest chess player in history

At just three years, eight months and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata lit up with colourful lights for Diwali & Kali Puja

Adorned with dazzling and vibrant lights across the city, Kolkata has geared up for Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kalinga Stone: India's Premier Engineered Stone Destination Opens in Kolkata

KalingaStone, the trailblazer in engineered marble, proudly announces the grand opening of its experience center of India, Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WB Staff Recruitment Case: ED attaches properties of Rs163 crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata has provisionally attached properties over Rs 163.20 crore assets of Prasanna Kumar Roy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Dana: Flight operations at Bhubaneswar, Kolkata airports resume

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, which was shut due to cyclonic storm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Dana: Over 3.5 lakh people to be evacuated in Bengal, 24x7 helpline activated

Ahead of the storm's expected landfall early Friday, Kolkata Airport announced the suspension of flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Cyclone Dana - live: Heavy rains pound India’s east coast as severe storm makes landfall

Dana pounded some districts in Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal state with heavy downpours as gusty winds brought down trees

International Business Times

More Than A Million Indians Flee As Cyclone Approaches

At least 1.1 million people on India's eastern coast are fleeing to storm shelters inland, hours before a powerful cyclone is expected to hammer the low-lying region, ministers said Thursday.

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Kolkata Idol Immersion: Police impose Sec 163 to prevent disruptions

Kolkata Police has enforced Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, at nine major locations across the city, including Rani Rashmoni Avenue. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Horror: Junior doctors hunger strike in Kolkata enters 8th day

The fast-unto-death agitation by the Junior doctors of Bengal demanding fulfillment of their ten-point charter of demands entered the eighth day on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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