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Kolkata airport’s main runway back in use after a month

KOLKATA: The primary runway at Kolkata airport was back in use after a month from Sunday morning, following construction of a rapid exit taxiway adjoining the main runway, which had forced airlines to operate only along secondary runway since March 4. “The main runway was handed over for aircraft movement…

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Kolkata: 48-year-old arrested for refusing breathalyzer test, threatening cops

KOLKATA: A 48-year-old man was arrested from the Jadavpur police station crossing around 10.30pm on Saturday after he refused to undergo breathalyzer test and later misbehaved with a woman officer at the police station and threatened other cops. A test revealed that he had consumed 300mg of alcohol/100 ml of…

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DRI seizes Rs 113 crore drugs at Kolkata airport, three held

KOLKATA: In the largest drug haul in Bengal in recent times, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Thursday night seized 16.1kg heroin from three passengers — two Kenyans and a Malawian — at Kolkata airport who came to India from Dubai. The market value of the seized contraband is approximately…

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With 17.9 lakh doses, West Bengal leads in 12-14 vaccination

KOLKATA: Bengal is leading the 12-14 age-group vaccination drive in India with over 17.9 lakh doses administered, the Union health ministry data updated till Sunday morning indicated. Bengal is followed by Bihar which has administered 15.5 lakh doses in this age-group while Rajasthan is third with 15.4 lakh doses. Maharashtra,…

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Kolkata: Dug up for months, Golf Club Road cries for immediate repair

KOLKATA: The restoration of the city’s major roads, which are being dug up for providing utility services, has taken a back seat. The roads that were already dug up months ago have not been restored yet.

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As mercury soars, Kolkatans rush to beat rising AC prices till old stocks last

KOLKATA: With the mercury touching 36°C-37°C, many people are making a beeline to purchase air conditioners to beat a possible price rise.

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Bengali movies face up to Bolly, Holly challenge in reopen season

KOLKATA: With 100% occupancy returning to theatres and the Poila Baisakh weekend around the corner, the war for getting prime-time shows has begun between makers of Hindi, English and Bengali movies, bringing back memories of the pre-pandemic era. While exhibitors are happy that Bollywood and Hollywood movies are raking in…

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Kolkata: 6, including a woman, held for running arms factory

KOLKATA: The STF of Kolkata Police nabbed six persons, including a gun runner named Ria (25), who ran an illegal arms factory at Jharkhand’s Dumka and supplied weapons to criminals in Bengal. All the accused are from Bihar’s Munger who had shifted base to stay off the police radar.

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Mosques let devotees in for mass prayers, Ramzan bazaars back in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Mosques opened doors for mass prayers while Ramzan bazaars were back in several parts of the city, from Zakaria Street to Beck Bagan and Ekbalpore, on Sunday. The devotees stepped out of their houses to purchase fruits and sweets to break the fast in the evening.

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Kolkata: Ex-TMCP neta held as Aliah VC abuse video goes viral

KOLKATA: Police on Sunday arrested a former Aliah University student 48 hours after a viral video surfaced in which he is seen abusing vice chancellor Md Ali, issuing life threats and even manhandling him.

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Kolkata: Biz boost for nightclubs after first opening post midnight in 2 years

KOLKATA: After over two years, nightclubs, discotheques and lounges in the city stayed open long after midnight this weekend following the withdrawal of night curbs.

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Bogtui killings: Bomb unit finds explosives near accused’s house

KOLKATA: Fresh tension gripped Bogtui in Birbhum’s Rampurhat on Sunday morning after the bomb disposal squad defused bombs found near the home of Palash Sheikh, one of the accused in panchayat leader Bhadu Sheikh’s murder. Nearly 20 bombs were found inside a large bucket in a ditch near Palash’s house.

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Ripple effect in Kolkata: Spiralling price of fuel sets kitchens on fire

KOLKATA: The spiralling price of fuel has had a ripple effect on the kitchen, forcing households to cut down on their food budget. This, added to the recent hike in LPG and edible oil rates, has started to burn holes in pockets.

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Kolkata: DRI arrests three African nationals; heroin worth Rs 113 crore seized

KOLKATA: In a major drug haul by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Kolkata, at least 16.14kg heroin was seized from three passengers — two Kenyans and a Malawian— at the city airport on Thursday night.

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Kolkata Police arrest two miscreants with firearms and ammunition

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested two miscreants for possessing firearms and ammunition, said police.

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As a coach, Rahul Dravid will do a remarkable job: Sourav Ganguly

KOLKATA: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is confident that Rahul Dravid will achieve success as a coach too. Ganguly himself played an active role in selecting Dravid as the India coach after the tenure of Ravi Shastri got over.

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Many Indias usher in New Year with food & prayers

KOLKATA: After two years of struggle with Covid, Telugus celebrated Ugadi, Marathis Gudi Padwa, Sindhis Chetti Chand and Marwaris and Gujaratis Navratri in a grand manner on Saturday. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, too, wished the communities on the occasion of the New Year festivities.

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IPL 2022: It was serious 'Russell muscle', says KKR captain Shreyas Iyer

MUMBAI: Andre Russell's unbeaten knock of 70 from 31 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) score 141/4 in 14.3 overs in reply to Punjab Kings 137 to register a six-wicket victory and make a mockery of the chase here at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

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West Bengal govt eyes 2,000 more e-buses for its green fleet to change Kolkata commute, clean up air

KOLKATA: The state transport department has set itself the target of acquiring 2,000 electric buses for Kolkata to add to its existing fleet of 80, the biggest of all metro cities in the country.

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West Bengal: ED attaches assets worth Rs 5 crore of journalist Suman Chattopadhyay in ‘chit fund scam’

The enforcement directorate has attached assets worth Rs 5 crore belonging to West Bengal based journalist Suman Chattopadhyay and his family members in an alleged chit fund scam, National Herald reported. The assets attached by the ED include bank accounts and duplex flats in and around Kolkata.

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Original 'Khela Hobe' man returns to Kolkata roots for 'a breath of oxygen'

KOLKATA: In less than half an hour, at least six youngsters walk up to Shamim Osman, each of them congratulating him for coining the slogan 'Khela Hobe'. The MP from Bangladesh's Narayanganj is a familiar face, and his admirers want a photo with him. All this would not be surprising…

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National highway toll rises by 10% to 15% from today

KOLKATA: Those looking for long drives over the weekend will have to pay extra at toll plazas from Friday as the National highways Authority of India has hiked toll fee rates across the country from April 1. The hike ranges between 10% and 15%.

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From today, Covid curb-free life in West Bengal for first time in 2 years

KOLKATA: Bengal government on Thursday withdrew all restrictions that were imposed two years ago in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. This will include lifting of night restrictions that till March 31 only allowed movement of vehicles for emergency and essential purposes between 12 midnight and 5 am.

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Kolkata Municipal Corporation drive against dengue, malaria

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) health department is set to conduct anti-dengue and anti-malaria drives in select places across 144 wards where the diseases are on the rise after a lull in 2020.

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Kolkata: Truck driver dies, helper injured in accident

KOLKATA: The driver of a trailer truck died and his helper was critically injured when it rammed into another truck, which was waiting for the signal to turn green, on Kidderpore Road near Hastings crossing in the wee hours of Thursday.

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