Barrackpore witnessed a devastating fire today near the Atindra Cinema Hall, located in the Ghoshpara area near Station Road. The fire sparked widespread panic among local residents as flames engulfed a shopping mall adjacent to the cinema.
The first trial run on the Sealdah-Esplanade Metro stretch through the mishap affected west-bound tunnel was conducted successfully today.
Two individuals, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and Dipen Kayal were arrested in connection with the murder and possible rape of a minor girl in South 24-Parganas' Basanti area.
J S Tolia has taken charge as the new zonal manager in charge, LIC of India, Eastern Zone. Mr Tolia Joined LIC in 1989 as direct recruit officer.
The convocation was divided into two sessions: the morning session for IEM and the afternoon session for UEMK.
People in Murshidabad are in a state of fear following the arrests of several leaders of militant groups from Bangladesh. The local residents are united in their demand that these individuals should not be spared under any circumstances.
There has been over 90 per cent reduction in number of spoofed international calls from Indian numbers – from 1.35 crore to 6 lakh in 2 months, the government said on Tuesday.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report highlighted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian Rupee increased to 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024.
Disposing of a writ petition in connection with the custodial abuse of a serving army officer and his fiancée, the Orissa High Court has directed the State Government to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts by 31 March 2025.
The Finance Ministry said that the government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bringing down the fiscal deficit to 4.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26.
