Kolkata: The CBI’s investigating officer in the RG Kar rape-murder case has been changed, with Sandeepani Garg being appointed as the new IO. On Thursday, the RG Kar victim’s mother demanded custodial interrogation of the students who were seen or reported to have had dinner with the victim on Aug 8. “Those who had dinner…
Kolkata: Jadavpur resident Pratima Roy came to Janatar Darbar on Thursday to allege that her shop has been occupied by outsiders, and that she had failed to get it back even after seeking intervention of BJP MLA Sarbari Mukherjee.Roy also alleged that she was beaten up before being evicted from “her own shop”. She said…
Kolkata: The state has adopted two measures — a comprehensive SOP and a dedicated portal — designed to streamline the reporting, identification, rescue, rehabilitation, compensation, and long-term monitoring of bonded and child labour cases.The labour department rolled out the State SOP on Bonded Labour on July 24, which provides a detailed legal and administrative roadmap…
CM Subhendu Adhikari with Prabir Mukherjee at Janatar Darbar Kolkata: An 81-year-old Bhowanipore resident, Prabir Mukherjee, who was allegedly cheated by Joy Kamdar, one of the accused in the land grab case, and who lodged a complaint with chief minister Suvendu Adhikari at Janatar Darbar on May 25, came to thank Adhikari on Thursday after…
The new gate at Sealdah station Kolkata: Eastern Railway on Thursday inaugurated a “Central Gate” at Sealdah station for faster access to mail and express trains. It is also planning an exclusive area for long-distance passengers to get app cabs.“The fifth gate will ease passenger movement, reducing congestion at the four other entry points, particularly…
New uniform for female squad Kolkata: The city police has unveiled a new look for its all-women scooter patrol team, Durga Suraksha Vahini. Formerly known as Winners, the unit is transitioning from the standard all-white police attire to a custom-designed uniform and specialised safety helmets so they can easily be identified by women in distress.Under…
Kolkata: Technology and social media have become aides of both cops and traffickers, an analysis of recent events across Bengal shows, with Malda and South 24 Parganas among the worst affected. Anti-trafficking NGOs working in Bengal revealed the study on World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Thursday.Just Rights for Children and Kosi Lok Manch,…
The previous govt had made the white-and-blue colour scheme a mustfor state school uniforms and buildings The previous govt had made the white-and-blue colour scheme a must for state school uniforms and buildings The previous govt had made the white-and-blue colour scheme a mustfor state school uniforms and buildings The previous govt had made the…
Bus conductor Hossen alias Sonu Kolkata: Cops have busted a mobile phone theft racket operating on public buses, arresting the alleged kingpin —a bus conductor who harassed female passengers to steal their valuables.Accused Imran Hossen alias Sonu, from Maheshtala, was arrested on July 27. According to cops, multiple complaints of mobile theft were reported along…
Kolkata: An elderly couple from Salt Lake, who had been suffering from prolonged illnesses, was found dead in their bed on Thursday morning, with froth around their mouths. Their son and daughter-in-law had been away for a day.Although no suicide note was found, police found two empty bottles of insecticide in the house and suspect…
