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Guwahati, Oct 26: Two days after the Assam government announced plans to make public the Tiwari Commission Report on the Nellie massacre of 1983, a cross-section of people on Saturday voiced apprehension that the move could jeopardise peace among communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had on Thursday told reporters that the State Cabinet decided to table the Tiwari Commission Report in the next assembly session in November. During the Assam Agitation from 1979 to 1985 against infiltra ...Read More >
Slamming the BJP for its "silence" over the death by suicide of a woman doctor in Maharashtra after alleged rape, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday wondered if the saffron party had now become "emotionally bankrupt". West Bengal minister and TMC national spokesperson Shashi Panja said "all hell would have broken loose" had such an incident happened in West Bengal. The woman doctor, who worked at a government hospital in Maharashtra's Satara district, was found hanging in a hotel room on Thurs ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 25 (PTI) Two days after the Assam government announced plans to make public the Tewary Commission Report on the Nellie massacre of 1983, a cross-section of people on Saturday voiced apprehension that the move could jeopardise peace among communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had on Thursday told reporters that the state cabinet decided to table the Tewary Commission Report in the next assembly session in November. During the Assam Agitation from 1979 to 1985 against inf ...Read More >
Agartala, Oct 25 (UNI) Tripura, Civil Service (TCS) officers have voiced strong discontent to Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha following the assault of Block Development Officer (BDO) Salema and two others in Dhalai district on October 23. The attack, allegedly carried out by members of TIPRA Motha, a coalition partner of the BJP, occurred during a 24-hour strike organised by a non-governmental organisation. During a meeting with the Chief Minister, TCS officers called for accountability, demandin ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 25 (ANI): Mohd Azhar, Vice President of the Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA), said that Kolkata is focused on leather handbags and that 80% leather bags made here in Kolkata are exported to international markets such as Germany, France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. "We will expand our market internationally, especially in countries where we have not been in touch earlier," he said. "We hope to boost the leather industry in Kolkata. Kolkata is a majo ...Read More >
Kolkata: The travel and tourism fraternity in Kolkata has unequivocally condemned a flyer's threat to a co-passenger for not speaking Marathi. The passenger at the receiving end of the diatribe, a popular YouTuber, was travelling from Kolkata to Mumbai when the woman seating near him demanded that he speak in Marathi as he was travelling to Mumbai."This language barbarism can never be tolerated. We should keep political agendas away from travel. We live in a democracy and have the right to trave ...Read More >
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naseln-starrer Lokah will stream on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Lokah Chapter 1 OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, the highest-grossing Malayalam film with a theatrical collection exceeding Rs 300 crore, is finally set for its OTT premiere. The first installment in a planned trilogy inspired by Kerala's folktales, Lokah will begin streaming on JioHot ...Read More >
Kolkata/Midnapore: The Election Commission will have its task cut out once special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is launched in Bengal. It will have to verify within three months 3.5 crore voters who are not on the state's 2002 SIR list. The electoral roll published post the 2002 SIR and the one in Jan 2025 have thrown up a 52% match.Bengal has a voter base of 7.6 crore, EC officials said.A preparatory SIR mapping -- matching of the 2002 and 2025 lists -- has been completed for all ...Read More >
KOLKATA: A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on charges of desecrating an idol of Goddess Kali in the remote Kakdwip area of South 24 Parganas district, which led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to launch a stinging attack on the Mamata Banerjee government. Police said the suspect was drunk when he damaged the idol. "Based on intelligence inputs, a person identified as Narayan Halder,28, son of Bhupati Halder, was apprehended and arrested. During interrogation, he confessed to his invo ...Read More >
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. His nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed the news. The senior and versatile actor of Hindi cinema, Shri Govardhan Asrani, passed away this evening at around 4 PM after a prolonged illness. He was originally a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Asrani received his education from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur. Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a spec ...Read More >
Kolkata: Several Kali Pujas across the city witnessed community bonding as people, irrespective of religious faiths, came together to celebrate the festival of lights. From planning pandal decorations and raising funds to overseeing the rituals and crowd management, members of different communities played equal roles in the celebrations.A Kali Puja on Mayfair Road spread the message of communal harmony through their celebration, in which locals from different communities participated. Sudhir Kum ...Read More >
New Delhi: Iconic Bollywood actor and comedy legend Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy of laughter and memorable characters. The news of his demise was confirmed by his team on Instagram in an emotional tribute, where they captioned the post: "हंसी के बादशाह, लाखों दिलों पर राज करने वाले महान अभिनेता Asrani जी के निधन की खबर ने हम सभी को गहरे शोक में डुबो दिया है। उन्होंने अपने अद्वितीय अभिनय, सादगी औ ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is grieving the loss of legendary actor-comedian Asrani and talked about the years of working together in some of Hindi cinema's cult films such as Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag and De Dana Dan to name a few. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a picture from their film and also recalled meeting Asrani a week ago on the sets of Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. "Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shar ...Read More >
West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleged he was attacked by goons in the Sunderbans while attending Kali Puja and Deepavali. He claimed the ruling TMC conspired to instigate illegal migrants from Bangladesh for the attacks, accusing police of failing to ensure his security despite court directives. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday claimed that he was attacked by goons in the Sunderbans area of South 24 Parganas district when he went to attend the Kali Puja ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as his most iconic film 'Sholay' was playing as a Diwali highlight on television, legendary comedian and character actor Asrani passed away at the age of 84 Monday. His familiar face and nasal twang brought a smile to generations of film audiences through 300 films over a career spanning 50 years."He was feeling weak for the past 15 days and began suffering from respiratory difficulty since four days. He was hospitalised in Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi hospital, Juhu, where he passed away ...Read More >
Pune: As the sun set on Monday, several Bengali associations in the city hosted Kali Puja, with celebrations extending late into the night. "On Monday evening, we celebrated Kali Puja at Parmar Hall in Salunke Vihar, which drew around 500 to 600 people," said Radhika Akolkar, a member of Anandam Association in Wanowrie. "We didn't organise any cultural event, but everyone was welcome to partake of the bhog, which comprised khichdi, labra, and bhaja. We observed a day-long fast, and even non-memb ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 20 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee performed Kali Puja at her Kalighat residence here on Monday night, a tradition she has followed for over four decades, senior Trinamool Congress leaders said. Clad in a cotton saree, Banerjee took part in the rituals while her nephew and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee participated in a yagna in front of the idol of the goddess. Large crowds gathered outside her residence to catch a glimpse of the celebrations. ...Read More >
While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is known for being friendly with his fans, had a slightly awkward moment at the Mumbai airport on Friday. Akshay was travelling with his daughter Nitara Bhatia when fans gathered around to greet him and click selfies. While he happily posed for several pictures, one fan got a little too close and placed a hand on his shoulder, prompting the actor to respond firmly. The encounter, caught on camera, quickly went viral. Akshay Kumar scolds fan On Friday, Aksh ...Read More >
His comments drew an angry reaction from Banerjee, the veteran TMC MP from Sreerampur, who accused Majumdar of threatening Bengal's electorate and challenged him to visit his constituency. "Let the Election Commission remove just one voter and see what happens. We will bring everything to a standstill," Banerjee, a four-term MP, fumed at a public event, lacing his speech with aggression. "That boy who became a minister, please tell him CISF bullets will hit them. Come to Sreerampur if you have ...Read More >
Golfer Rory McIlroy and his Ryder Cup teammates are playing at the historic Delhi Golf Club. This unique course in New Delhi features ancient Mughal tombs and monuments. Wildlife like peacocks and monkeys roam the grounds. The tournament marks a significant moment for Indian golf. Players find the blend of sport and history special. Rory McIlroy and centuries of history blended beautifully as the Ryder Cup winner tackled a "special" golf course this week in the Indian capital, teeming with wild ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress leadership on Friday took a significant step towards politically rehabilitating former cabinet minister and Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who quit the party in 2018 and joined BJP a year later, making him the chairperson of New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA).Chatterjee, once considered close to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee and is fondly called Kanan by her, is the first non-bureaucrat chairperson of NKDA since its inception in 2009.The Friday app ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined his father and mother-in-law in enjoying local cuisine at a restaurant in Central Delhi's Bengali Market, a VIP appearance that attracted the attention of shoppers and diners in the upscale business district, said a shop owner on Friday. "I stuffed some sweets at Bengali sweets," said Sunak at the NDTV World Summit 2025, crediting his mother-in-law, Sudha Murthy, a Rajya Sabha member who is aware of Delhi's popular spots, for sugges ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 26-year-old television actress living in Mumbai was allegedly duped of Rs 6.5 lakh after falling victim to a cyber fraud operation by a fraudster posing as a Delhi cop who placed her under a digital arrest for nearly seven hours. The incident took place earlier this week and came to light after the actress filed a complaint with the Oshiwara police. According to reports, the victim, who has worked in several Bengali television serials and a few Hindi shows, recently moved to Mumbai to ...Read More >
Guwahati: The ruling BJP criticised its partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), for accusing the saffron party of not doing anything for the welfare of the tribals. BJP's Tripura State Vice-President Bimal Chakma, party General Secretary Bipin Debbarma and youth leader Sanjit Reang jointly said that leaders of the TMP are distorting Tripura's history to gain electoral mileage ahead of the crucial elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) early next year. Chakma s ...Read More >
Guwahati: The ruling BJP criticised its partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), for accusing the saffron party of not doing anything for the welfare of the tribals. BJP's Tripura State Vice-President Bimal Chakma, party General Secretary Bipin Debbarma and youth leader Sanjit Reang jointly said that leaders of the TMP are distorting Tripura's history to gain electoral mileage ahead of the crucial elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) early next year. Chakma s ...Read More >
Agartala, Oct 16 (PTI) The ruling BJP of Tripura on Thursday supported Chief Minister Manik Saha's recent statement on the origin of the Bru community people, asserting that his contention that they came from Chittagong in present-day Bangladesh was based on history. Opposing that view, BJP ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) claimed that going by that logic, Saha becomes a "Bangladeshi CM" as his family had come from a land which is now Bangladesh. An organisation of the Bru people on Tuesday said S ...Read More >
Agartala, October 16 (IANS): The ruling BJP on Thursday strongly criticised its junior partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), for accusing the saffron party of not doing anything for the welfare of the tribals and for making undemocratic remarks against Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. BJP's Tripura State Vice-President Bimal Chakma, party General Secretary Bipin Debbarma and youth leader Sanjit Reang jointly said that leaders of the TMP are distorting Tripura's history to gain electoral milea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Thursday reported a 63.46 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 76.5 crore in the second quarter ending September 2025 on account of investments in content. It had a net profit of Rs 209.4 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL). Revenue and Expenses Overview Its total income was down 1.9 per cent to Rs 1,995.6 crore in the September qua ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of World Food Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outlined the details of the initiatives her government has taken to ensure food security for every person in the state, and pointed out that over seven crore people were provided free ration every month. In a social media post on Thursday morning, the Chief Minister had claimed that under the state-run 'Khadyasathi' project, free rations are provided to nearly 9 crore people in the sta ...Read More >
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