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Kolkata (PTI): The West Bengal government on Monday announced the transfer of over 500 bureaucrats amid the rollout of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. In one of the largest reshuffles on a single day, 67 IAS and 460 West Bengal Civil Services (Executive) officers were transferred, according to a slew of notifications issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (P&AR) Department. The transfer notifications were dated October 24, even as they were upl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three Maharashtra districts and predicted moderate spells of rain and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning as well as likely gusty winds reaching 30-40 km per hour from Monday till Tuesday, the Weather department said in a press statement. The three Maharashtra districts which have been issued an orange alert are Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, the statement said on Sunday. From Sunday at 8 ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata and several south Bengal districts are set to receive light to moderate rain from Oct 28 to 30, even as cyclonic storm 'Montha' hits the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the evening or night of Oct 28. A few places in South and North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Jhargram, East and West Midnapore are likely to receive thundershowers with gusty winds at 30-40 km/h on Oct 28 and 29. Some places in these districts will rec ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata and several south Bengal districts could be lashed by thunderstorms and gusty winds on Oct 28 and 29 under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is set to form over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on the morning of Oct 27. The system, which is now brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, turned into a low-pressure area on Friday from an upper air circulation. It is slowly moving west-northwestwards and seemed headed towards the Andhra-Tamil Nadu coast, sa ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Alert: The festive spirit in Kolkata may face a wet challenge today, Thursday, 2 October 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding districts. The rain is likely to disrupt Dashami celebrations and idol immersion processions along the Hooghly river. According to the IMD, rainfall in south Bengal could range from 64.5 mm (heavy) to over 115 mm (very heavy) today. This is expected to aggravate waterloggi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 3 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of releasing water "recklessly and without prior intimation" to the state government, and slammed the central PSU for what she termed a "deliberate ploy" to create a flood-like situation in south Bengal districts during the Durga Puja festivities. The central PSU, however, denied the charge, saying that discharges were capped at around 70,000 cusecs, well below the 1.3 lakh cus ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI) A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is very likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal till October 6 morning, as various parts of the state witnessed showers on Thursday, dampening Durga Puja festival spirits on its culminating day on Bijoya Dashami. The IMD said that the system is very likely to move towards the shore and cross Odisha and adjoining Andhra Pradesh coasts between Gopalpur and Paradip by Thursday night. An overcast ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kolkata recorded heavy showers on Thursday afternoon and more rain has been forecast later in the day, which may cause inconvenience to Durga Puja committees which will carry out idol immersion in river Hooghly on Vijayadashmi, the last day of Durga Puja festival. The sky has been cloudy in the city and its suburbs since the morning. However, at noon, the sky turned black and light rain progressed into torrential rain which occurred across the city. The Meteorol ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 1 (PTI) Coastal and South Bengal districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, a senior IMD official said here on Wednesday. From noon of October 2, there would be rain in some parts of Kolkata and heavy to very heavy rainfall in coastal districts - South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur - which will continue till the next two days, the official said. "While there is possibility of moderate rains s ...Read More >
Kolkata, along with West Midnapore, Jhargram, Howrah, Nadia, Murshidabad and Birbhum, is also likely to be hit by heavy rain, with estimates between 7 cm and 11 cm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts of West Bengal, with the downpour expected to peak on October 2 - the day of Dashami, which marks the climactic end of the Durga Puja celebrations. According to a report by The Indian Expre ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert for southern West Bengal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 2, the day of Bijoya Dashami. The rain is expected to disrupt the traditional Durga Puja immersion processions in Kolkata and other districts, potentially worsening ongoing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The IMD reports that a low-pressure area is set to form over the central Bay of Bengal by October 1. This system is likely to intensify ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 30 (PTI) Heavy rain is likely in parts of West Bengal from Bijoya Dashami on Thursday due to a low-pressure area, the IMD said. The low-pressure area is likely to form over central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, it said. Under its impact, Howrah, South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) on Thursday, it said. Heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm) is also very likely in Kolkata, along with North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Jhargram ...Read More >
New Delhi - Carlsberg India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the globally renowned Carlsberg Group, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, at World Food India 2025. The agreement reaffirms Carlsberg's long-term commitment to India through proposed investments of ₹1,250 crore across key states. The investments will significantly strengthen Carlsberg India's brewing and packaging footprint with inve ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a relief to Durga Puja revellers in Kolkata, the Met office on Sunday ruled out heavy rain for the next two days, though there is the possibility of isolated light showers in a few areas of the state capital. However, the weather will change from Wednesday night (Navami) as a low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal, which will bring heavy rain in Kolkata on Thursday (Dashami) and Friday. On Sunday (Shasthi), the sky cleared in the morning, b ...Read More >
Kolkata: The gigantic cloud mass that flooded Kolkata on Tuesday with the sixth-ever single-day rain recorded in the city was the most potent non-cyclonic weather system to strike the region in five decades. It moved in from the northeast Bay of Bengal and remained static vertically above the city for about seven to eight hours, bringing in relentless and heavy downpour. The deluge on Sept 28, 1978, still holds the highest rainfall record for Kolkata, but Tuesday's phenomenon was more potent tha ...Read More >
Kolkata School Holiday on Sept 24, 25 Due to Rain: West Bengal state Education Minister Bratya Basu announced that all government-run educational institutions in West Bengal will remain closed on September 24 and 25, following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal to keep students off waterlogged roads and prevent electrocution-related accidents. Teachers and non-teaching staff have been directed to work from home to complete pending tasks during this period, before the holidays for Durga Puja ...Read More >
A low pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, triggering moderate to heavy rainfall across the State, especially in the north and the central regions, ahead of Onam. According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Myanmar coast. Under its influence a low-pressure area may form over the north Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. A trough r ...Read More >
Kolkata: Metro Railway does not expect a very high passenger count on the 4.4 km extension of the Orange Line from Ruby to Metropolitan right now. Officials said once the 366 m viaduct is launched to bridge the gap at Chingrighata, the line will be able to cover another 4 km to the IT hub at Sector V and meet the East-West Metro. "That's when it will benefit thousands who commute to Sector V," an official said."Metro Railway is eager to ring the city with the Orange and Green Lines," Metro GM P ...Read More >
Kolkata: The city's long-awaited East-West Metro finally began its complete 16.6-km run between Sector V and Howrah Maidan on Friday evening, linking Salt Lake, Esplanade, and Howrah through one uninterrupted corridor. For thousands of commuters, the uninterrupted service is now a direct answer to years of battling traffic bottlenecks, delays, and diversions on road routes across the city.For Sourav Dutta, a Bally resident working in Salt Lake, the Metro means he no longer needs to depend on a c ...Read More >
Kolkata: The East-West Metro, projected to exceed the age-old Blue Line in ridership within a year or two, completed its first full run between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan across the Hooghly on Friday evening. The metro connection, which was in the works for 16 years, also linked two of India's busiest railway stations -- Howrah and Sealdah.The project, conceived in 2008, came to fruition after overcoming two significant hurdles, both at Bowbazar. The first occurred before the start of ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police on Monday detained the convenor of the Unemployed Teachers' March to the School Service Commission (SSC) office in Kolkata's Salt Lake area, a day after the police said the organisers of the march were planning to launch a violent movement. Suman Biswas was detained at Adisaptagram station in Hooghly district by officers of the Chandannagar Police Commissionerate. According to sources, the personnel of Chinsurah police station searched the house of S ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Office of LG J&K X account commended the Tiranga Horse Rally, organised by Nomadic Tribals in Rajouri district as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, describing it as truly inspiring. The X account of the Office of LG J&K posted, "Tiranga Horse Rally by Nomadic Tribals in Rajouri is truly inspiring. With pride in their hearts, every citizen is marching ahead on the glorious path of infinite possibilities. @dmrajouri #HarGharTiranga" ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 14 (ANI): Preparations are underway for actor Vijay-led political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) second State conference to be held on August 21, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. TVK will be contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections for the first time. The state elections are scheduled to be held in 2026. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Massive Cloudburst Hits Kishtwar's Chashoti Near Machail Mata Yatra Route, Rescue Operations Underway. On Wednesday, the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre and nine States, including the Union Territory of Delhi, to a plea challenging the alleged detention and torture of Indian migrant workers, while the State authorities search for Bangladeshi immigrants. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and the governments of nine States and UTs after hearing submissions by Advocate Prashant Bhushan. Also Read | Hoogh ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will deliver a public address to the citizens of the state on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. According to a release from the Gujarat CMO, the address will be broadcast today on various TV channels. Also Read | Hooghly Shocker: Nurse Found Hanging at Hospital Premises in West Bengal, Family Alleges Murder. Meanwhile, 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, launched under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protect ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Gold has always held a special place in Indian homes, treasured for both its beauty and its lasting value. Beyond its cultural significance, gold jewellery has been a trusted financial backup for generations, helping families in times of need. Now, with Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, this age-old tradition meets modern convenience. Also Read | 'Ruin the Friendship' and 'CANCELLED!': Are These Taylor Swift's Alleged Diss Tracks Targeting Blake Lively? Fan Theorie ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 14: KRAFTON India has unveiled today's redeem code drop for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), featuring the Amethyst Nostalgia M249. This sleek, violet-hued LMG skin is perfect for players who bring style to every skirmish. Each code can be redeemed only 10 times, so don't wait. Also Read | Hooghly Shocker: Nurse Found Hanging at Hospital Premises in West Bengal, Family Alleges Murder. Redeem codes are valid until September 12, 2025, and will be released ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the cou ...Read More >
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