Kolkata: The state govt has given the go-ahead to KMDA to build a promenade on the southern and western part of Subhas Sarobar, secure the banks of the waterbody, paint the kerb and pathway on the lake premises and re-construct a part of the boundary wall opposite Swabhumi.KMDA has been working on a revival plan…
KOLKATA: While retrospective conversations surrounding his birth centenary frequently label Uttam Kumar as a romantic matinee idol, such views often overlook the actor’s willingness to embrace dark, complex and non-conformist roles that challenged his standard ‘bhadralok’ screen image.To explore this uncharted territory with fresh academic scope, a discussion was held at Sisir Mancha on Saturday,…
Cheenapara Heritage Gallery is unveiled at Sei Vui Temple Kolkata: The state govt planned to put the city’s historic Chinese neighbourhoods of Tiretta Bazaar and Tangra on the state’s tourism map by developing walking trails and organising heritage walks around their temples, eateries and other landmarks, additional chief secretary of the tourism department Barun Roy…
An audio visual presentation, directed by Sandip Ray, was screened at Sisir Mancha on Saturday. Produced by the Ray Society, this presentation used a voiceover of Satyajit Ray, who had paid a glowing tribute to Uttam Kumar after the actor’s death, declaring there was no one like him and no one who could ever replace…
A team from New Market PS reached Bertram Street and Lindsay Street and began clearing hawkers who had allegedly occupied pavements Kolkata: Police on Saturday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the New Market area after traders complained that hawkers had taken over pavements and portions of carriageways around the heritage market. The action followed…
Kolkata: Kolkata Police has begun preparations for Durga Puja with officers-in-charge of all police stations being directed to prepare detailed lists of big-ticket pujas, including their themes and pandal layouts, and draw up crowd-flow plans to prevent overcrowding and accidents during the festive season.The directives were issued at a virtual meeting between police commissioner Ajay…
A tigress is slated to be released in the Buxa Tiger Reserve on Oct 2 Kolkata: At least a dozen tigresses at Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve have been shortlisted for possible translocation to Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve, with the final selection process set to begin 15 days before the proposed Oct 2 release date, National…
Status: Not ApprovedHEAD: 25_Kol_SL_Subrata Chattoraj Calcutta HC directs cancellation of Pradhan OBCByline: Srishti LakhotiaSubrata ChattorajKolkata: Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Tamluk, to cancel the OBC certificate of the TMC pradhan of Iswarpur panchayat, Khukurani Mondal Ghorai, within one week. Ghorai fought for the seat reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC)…
Status: Not ApprovedHEAD: 25_Kol_PM_Sanjib digital arrestByline: Prithvijit MitraRetired railway official lost rs 48 lakh in digital arrest scam in nagerbazarKolkata: A 68-year-old retired railway official from Nagerbazar in Dum Dum lost Rs 48 lakh after falling victim to a “digital arrest” cyber fraud while his daughter was studying cyber law in England.According to police sources,…
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