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Unaffected coaches of Kanchanjunga Express reach Sealdah with survivors

The unaffected coaches of the Kanchanjunga Express, which was hit by a goods train near New Jalpaiguri, leaving 10 dead and several injured, arrived at Sealdah station here on Tuesday morning with nearly 850 passengers, according to an Eastern Railway official. At least four rear coaches of the train were severely damaged in the collision at Rangapani, about 10 km from New Jalpaiguri station, on Monday morning. "Around 800 to 850 passengers arrived at Sealdah at 3.16 am," ER spokesperson Kausik Mitra said. The unaffected coaches began their onward journey from the accident site on Monday afternoon. The passengers were provided with medical facilities, food, and water at various stations, including Malda Town and Sealdah, he added. Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty, and Divisional Railway Manager of Sealdah Division Deepak Nigam were present at Sealdah station to help passengers reach home safely, Mitra said. Train 13174 Kanchanjunga .

This city in India has been ranked the most expensive for expats in 2024

The 2024 Mercer's Cost of Living survey assessed 226 cities based on the cost of more than 200 items, including transportation, food, clothing, entertainment

Kolkata fire safety check: Brush with blaze amid lessons from the past

Against the backdrop of many fire incidents in business hubs, markets and hospitals across cities, here's a series from the ground

Postal department recruitment fraud: CBI searches 67 locations in Odisha

The CBI is conducting searches at 67 locations in Odisha in connection with an alleged recruitment fraud in the postal department, officials said Thursday. The CBI action comes on an year old complaint from the postal department alleging 63 candidates of the Gramin Dak Sevaks Exam allegedly submitted fake certificates. Over 204 officials, including 122 officers from the CBI and 82 personnel from other departments, swooped down at various premises in Kalahandi, Nuapada, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak with an objective of uncovering the interstate organised gang responsible for providing these fake certificates. "These certificates were allegedly issued by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Allahabad; West Bengal Board, Kolkata; Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi; among others. The complaint suggests alleged involvement of an interstate racket in creating and supplying these forged certificates in collusion with the ...

2024 Lok Sabha elections: Bhangar vote may decide Jadavpur's fate

In a sense, Jadavpur has a bit of everything. It has the posh and affluence of Tollygunge and Golf Green, the working-class bustle of Garia, and the grime of Bhangar

Sunil Chhetri farewell game: How to book tickets for IND vs KUW match?

Even with a seating capacity of nearly 85,000, it is getting difficult for people to get hold of their tickets. Here's a stepwise guide on how to book them on BookMyShow

Bangladesh MP's body 'deskinned and minced' by illegal immigrant: Police

Jihad Hawladar, an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh, confessed to his involvement in the crime, leading to the arrest of three other Bangladeshi nationals

Mystery deepens over 'murder' of Bangladesh MP in India, body not found

Home Minister of Bangladesh, Asaduzzaman Khan, said that missing Anwarul Azim Anar was murdered in a 'planned manner' in a house in a Kolkata suburb

Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim killed in Kolkata. What happened?

Bangladesh's MP from ruling party Awami League, Anwarul Azim, who had visited India and went missing a few days later, was found dead in Kolkata under mysterious circumstances today. Watch the video t

Missing Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim found dead in Kolkata; 3 arrested

Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan called the incident 'a planned murder', stating that Bangladeshi nationals were most likely involved

2.4 mn travelled in underwater stretch of Kolkata Metro in last 2 months

Around 24 lakh passengers travelled in the newly launched underwater stretch of Metro Railway connecting the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah in past two months, a railway statement said. Commercial metro services from Howrah Maidan to the Esplanade stretch of Green Line 2 and Kavi Subhash (New Garia) to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay (Ruby More) stretch of Orange Line started on March 15. During the period 24 lakh commuters travelled in the Howrah Maidan Esplanade corridor (Green Line 2) of East-West Metro, a part of which runs under the river Ganga. The Metro Railway earned Rs 3.40 crore in that section during the period, the statement said. Howrah Metro station has been the busiest station during the last two months in the corridor. This station has recorded 11.67 lakh passenger count which has been the highest passenger count among all the stations in this corridor. In Orange Line, more than 55 thousand passengers travelled in the last two months and Metro has earned Rs 11.64 lakh.

TMC leader Sanjay Das murder: Police makes arrest in case from Port Blair

A man was arrested from Port Blair in connection with the murder of a TMC leader in Baguiati on the northern fringes of Kolkata, police said on Saturday. Sanjeev Das, also known as Potla, was killed allegedly in a clash between two factions of the TMC on April 27, they said. A businessman, identified as Kapil Deb, was arrested from a lodge in Aberdeen Bazaar in Port Blair in a joint operation by the South Andaman Police and the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate on May 16, they added. South Andaman's SP Niharika Bhatt told PTI, "The West Bengal Police shared information about the accused and we immediately began a search. Meanwhile, a team of officers from West Bengal also arrived here and in a joint operation we managed to arrest Kapil Deb from a hotel in Aberdeen Bazaar." "Investigations revealed that Kapil after committing the crime along with others fled to Port Blair on a plane. He was taken to West Bengal on a transit remand. He is the owner of hotels in New Town and its ...

Fatal heat waves are testing India's ability to protect 1.4 billion people

Attempts in Kolkata and across India to improve resilience to extreme heat have often been equally ill-conceived, despite a death toll estimated at more than 24,000 since 1992

Manipal Hospitals acquires 87% stake in hospital chain Medica Synergie

Manipal Hospitals on Monday said it has acquired an 87 per cent stake in Kolkata-based hospital chain Medica Synergie for an undisclosed amount. The hospital chain has inked a binding agreement to acquire 87 per cent stake in Medica, a statement said. The acquisition is in line with Manipal Hospitals' strategy of expanding its footprint and presence in Eastern India, it said in a statement. "With this acquisition Manipal Hospitals builds on its strong presence in Eastern India, enabling us to expand our reach and meet the healthcare needs of this under-served region," Manipal Hospitals MD & CEO Dilip Jose said. He further said: "We will integrate Medica Synergie into our portfolio and rebrand it." The addition of Medica has taken the bed count of Manipal Hospitals from over 9,500 to over 10,500. In September 2023, Manipal Hospitals acquired an 84 per cent stake in Emami Group's AMRI Hospitals Ltd.

HC nulls 2016 recruitment test for WB govt sponsored, aided schools

The Calcutta High Court on Monday declared as null and void the selection process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools, ordering cancellation of all appointments made through it. A division bench comprising justices Debangsu Basak and Md Shabbar Rashidi also directed the CBI to undertake further investigation in respect of the appointment process, and submit a report in three months. The bench directed the West Bengal School Service Commission to initiate a fresh appointment process. Over 23 lakh candidates had appeared for the 2016 SLST for 24,640 vacant posts.

IPL 2024: KKR vs RCB head-to-head, Kolkata pitch report, weather forecast

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IPL 2024: KKR vs RR head-to-head, Kolkata pitch report, weather forecast

Kolkata vs Rajasthan head-to-head: It has been neck to neck fight with the Knight Riders winning 14 and the Royals winning 13 of them

IPL 2024: KKR vs LSG Playing 11 - Shamar Joseph find place in Lucknow's XI

KKR vs LSG Playing 11: Shamar Joseph gets the debut cap for Lucknow Super Giants. Devdutt Padikkal and Naveen-ul-Haq were dropped from Lucknow's Playing 11 after lacklustre performances.

IPL 2024: KKR vs LSG head-to-head, Kolkata pitch report, weather forecast

Kolkata vs Lucknow head-to-head: The Super Giants has the only game at the Eden Gardens between the two sides which took place in IPL 2023

Major fire breaks out in Kolkata, several shanties gutted, none injured

A major fire broke out in Dum Dum area of Kolkata on Saturday morning, gutting several shanties in a slum, officials said. However, no casualties have been reported so far in the incident that took place in Mela Bagan in Dum Dum area. At least eight fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the blaze, as thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the shanties, which were predominantly made of plastic and other flammable materials, they said. "Firefighting operations are underway as fire tenders are facing difficulties in accessing the location due to contested alleys but are trying our best to use alternate methods to douse the blaze," a fire department official said. The cause of the blaze, however, is yet to be ascertained. State fire minister Sujit Bose said that robots will be deployed wherever fire tenders are unable to access the spot. CPI (M)'s Dum Dum Lok Sabha seat Sujan Chakraborty reached the spot and appealed to everyone to help the affected people.