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MeT predicts thunderstorms & heavy rain in Kolkata in next 48 hrs

Kolkata, July 18 -- Several South Bengal districts, including Kolkata, will receive rainfall in the next 48 hours. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore, heavy rain and thundersto... Read More


CDC Reports Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Frozen Sprouted Beans In 10 States

India, July 18 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections. Eleven people from ten states have gotten sic... Read More


HC restricts Martyrs' Day rallies between 8 am & 11 am

Kolkata, July 18 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday restricted the movement of Trinamool Congress' (TMC) Martyrs' Day event processions between 8 am and 11 am on July 21 to prevent traffic congestio... Read More


HC acquits two in 2009 Barrackpore 'murder', cites gaps in prosecution case & investigation

Kolkata, July 18 -- The Calcutta High Court has acquitted two men who had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2009 murder of Nasir Ansari near Circus More in Barrackpore, observi... Read More


Repeated rape of minor: 2 get rigorous jail

Jalpaiguiri, July 18 -- In a landmark verdict, the Special POCSO Court of Jalpaiguri has sentenced two men to rigorous imprisonment for the gang-rape and blackmail of a minor girl. While one of the co... Read More


Digital arrest fraud case: 9 convicted get life imprisonment

Kolkata, July 18 -- In a major development in the digital arrest fraud case conviction secured by the Ranaghat Police District, all the nine convicted have been awarded with life imprisonment by the K... Read More


"Mamata Banerjee likes only Muslim Bengalis," says Assam CM

Guwahati, July 18 -- Written by Manoj Kumar Ojha Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of favouring only Bengali Muslims whil... Read More


Jhargram: Three jumbos run over by Jan Shatabdi Express

Kolkata, July 18 -- Three elephants were killed after being run over by the Down Jan Shatabdi Express in Jhargram late on Thursday night, disrupting normal railway movement on a particular section. A... Read More


Kolkata Port signs MoU to revamp 'historic' Doi-Ghat

Kolkata, July 18 -- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), and TNS Logi-Park Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the redevelopment, renovation and beautification of the... Read More


Indonesian consumers can claim refund for poor-quality rice

Jakarta, July 18 -- Consumers in Indonesia are entitled to compensation if rice products they purchase are substandard or underweight compared to what is stated on the packaging, a trade official said... Read More