Kolkata: The state is planning to impose a huge penalty for violations of approved plans in commercial buildings and high-rises. Following a review meeting of the Taratala warehouse collapse probe panel attended by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna on Monday, state urban development & municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul announced that property owners will…
Kolkata: Raids on a few private blood banks across the state, including at least four in Kolkata, have revealed they have “trafficked” blood components worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore in the past six months. While raided units have been told to refrain from holding any blood donation camp for now, the health department has asked…
Kolkata: The school education department on Monday issued a notice informing teachers to perform census duties either after class hours or on weekends, so that academic activities are not hampered. Several teachers’ organisations have protested the order that mandates taking on a heavy workload on top of academic responsibilities. Swapan Mandal, general secretary of Census…
SIR roadblock for IIT Kanpur aspirant Kolkata: More than a month has passed since the Calcutta High Court requested the SIR appellate tribunal to dispose of IIT Kanpur PhD aspirant’s plea to restore his name on the voter list, preferably within a week. But Md Ayan Nawaz (25) from Murshidabad still continued to wait for…
Kolkata: The state’s anti-corruption wing is being reorganised, with three IPS officers from the state intelligence branch (IB) being transferred there.In a notification issued on Monday, the govt said, Muralidhar, currently an IG in the intelligence branch, has been assigned to the new role. Along with him, IB DIG Akash Magharia and special superintendent Kamnashis…
A participant performs at the grand finale Kolkata: Over seven unforgettable days, more than 50 West Bengal schools gathered to celebrate talent, passion, and perseverance at Talent Hunt 2026, organised by The Times of India with Times NIE and Being Iban Academy.Spanning July 17 to 24, the event featured dance, modelling, and acting categories. Preliminary…
Kolkata: A 12-year-old boy has triumphed over 75% burn injury after nearly three months treatment in PICU that included win over infections and multiple skin grafting and reconstructive surgeries. Doctors said that 75% burn comes under major burn category, a life threatening injury capable of causing complications like severe fluid loss, systematic inflammation and multi-organ…
Varsha Ashok Aglawe became the first woman director general of the Geological Survey of India KOLKATA: Varsha Ashok Aglawe on Monday assumed charge as the 54th director general of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), becoming the first woman to lead India’s premier geoscientific organisation in its 176-year history.She succeeds Asit Saha, who served as…
Kolkata: City-based IT-enabled services provider Fusion CX recorded a 128% jump in net profit to Rs 169 crore in 2025-26, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 1,818 crore from Rs 1,329 crore the previous year.The company has filed an addendum with Sebi updating these financials ahead of its planned IPO of Rs 1,000 crore,…
Howrah: A private tutor in Howrah helped police arrest her husband after allegedly catching him raping a 14-year-old Class 7 student inside their home on Monday morning.The accused, Sk Hafizul (40), was arrested from Munshirhat in Jagatballavpur under the POCSO Act after his wife, Chandana Bibi, witnessed the alleged assault and raised an alarm. Neighbours…
