Abhijeet Ganguly, Bengal HC Judge-turned-politician, takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi To Campaign For Four BJP Candidates Including Arjun Singh In West Bengal Today |
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kolkata on Saturday night to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. Modi arrived here from Jharkhand, and after landing at the airport, he went by road to the Raj Bhavan amid tight security.The PM was welcomed at the Raj Bhavan by Governor CV Ananda Bose.
On Sunday, he will address election rallies in Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district, Panchla in Howrah, and Chinsurah and Pursura in Hooghly district.
BJP In West Bengal
PM Modi will hold a public meeting in support of BJP candidate Arjun Singh in Barrackpore in the North 24 Parganas district at 11:30 am. After that, the Prime Minister will address people in Hooghly in support of BJP candidate Locket Chatterjee at 1 pm. In Arambagh, PM Modi will campaign for BJP candidate Arup Kumar at 2:30 pm. The Prime Minister will hold a meeting in Howrah at 4 pm also.
This is Modi’s second visit to the city this month. He reached Kolkata on May 2 and after spending the night in Raj Bhavan, he addressed rallies in Krishnanagar, Purba Bardhaman and Bolpur Lok Sabha constituencies the next day.
PM Modi’s Last Visit Earlier on May 3, PM Modi addressed rallies in West Bengal’s Krishnanagar, Purba Bardhaman and Bolpur Lok Sabha constituencies.
“TMC isn’t even winning 15 seats in the country. Now tell me, can TMC form the government with just 15 seats?” PM Modi said while speaking at a rally at West Bengal’s Krishnanagar on May 3. The Prime Minister said that it is also difficult for the Congress party to win more than 50 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. “…No matter how hard it tries, it is very difficult for the Congress to go past half-century, 50 seats. Can they form the government if they do not even win 50 seats?” PM Modi said.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Voting will take place for eight Lok Sabha seats of West Bengal in the fourth phase of voting to be held on May 13. The constituencies are Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat, Bardhaman Purba, Burdwan-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur and Birbhum.
Lok Sabha Elections 2014, 2019
In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC won 34 seats in the state, while the BJP had to settle for 2 seats. The CPI (M) won 2 seats, while the Congress bagged 4.
However, the BJP came up with a much-improved showing in the 2019 polls, winning 18 seats against the TMC’s 22. The Congress’s tally dropped to just 2 seats, while the Left scored a blank. -
Kolkata: Be A Solo-Traveler In ‘The City Of Joy’ | Culture News
Embarking on a solo trip to Kolkata doesn’t have to drain your wallet. With its rich cultural heritage, bustling streets, and vibrant atmosphere, Kolkata offers a plethora of budget-friendly activities for solo travelers.
From shopping to relishing a boat ride at Ganga Ghat, and finding inner peace at parks, there’s something for every budget-conscious adventurer in the City of Joy.
Discover the top five must-do activities for solo travelers seeking an affordable yet memorable experience in Kolkata.
Affordable Shopping
Explore the bustling streets of Dharmatala for shopping at a bargain price.
Amazing Nightlife
Kolkata is also known for its bustling nightlife there are various budget-friendly cafes you can hop on for example Sabka Club, where you can jig to the latest tunes.
Sipping and Chilling
Taking after the nickname the City of Surprise is an amazing place for writers and readers. Grab a book to read or a notepad to jot down ideas while relaxing and enjoying the city view from the Boho Sky Cafe, known for its laid-back atmosphere, and delicious food.
Ganga Boat Ride
Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Hooghly River at Prinsep Ghat, taking in panoramic views of the city’s skyline and historical landmarks.
Meditation and Relaxation
Find tranquility amidst nature at temples, and parks, where you can meditate, stroll through lush greenery, and enjoy various recreational activities at minimal cost.
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Passenger Booked Ola Cab For Rs 730, Get Jaw-Dropping Rs 5,000 Bill: Here's What Happened NEXT
The initial fare displayed was Rs 730. However, upon reaching his destination in Mathikere, the driver demanded a staggering Rs 5,000.
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Ram Mandir consecration: Here’s how Opposition celebrated the event in their own style – The Economic Times Video
On January 22, 2024, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha ceremony took place, which was a momentous occasion. While the event was being celebrated, opposition leaders commemorated it in their own way. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the newly constructed Ram Temple in Mahadevapura assembly, and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee conducted an all-faith harmony rally in Kolkata.
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Kolkata`s Indian Museum Temporarily Shut Following Bomb Threat Email
The Indian Museum in Kolkata received a threatening email indicating the presence of planted bombs within the premises.
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Manipur violence to tribute to nude models, Bengal’s Durga Puja has it all
By PTI
KOLKATA: From highlighting the lives of nude models to praying for peace in violence-hit Manipur, each Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is unique in itself.
Puja organisers have left no stone unturned to come up with some eye-catching themes to attract people.
Jagat Mukherjee Park Puja Committee in north Kolkata is paying tribute to nude models through its theme this year.
It is also honouring 65-year-old Phulkumari Das, who has been a live nude model for art college students for over four decades.
Through its theme, the puja committee is honouring her fraternity and trying to spread awareness among people that nude models should not be looked down upon and nude modelling be treated as just another profession.
Known as ‘Phuldi’ in the artist community, Das has modelled for various stalwarts over the years.
According to the organisers, she started modelling for artists at the Government College of Art and Craft from the age of 16.
Later, she became an inspiration for many who decided to follow her path.
Such models have an immense contribution in the making of an artist and Phuldi is one of them, pandal artist Parimal Pal said.
“As doctors need corpses to study the internal organs of human beings, these models help students learn about figures and portraits,” Pal added.
“Many people might have seen her in paintings, but not her in real life. Society looks down upon them. They come from poor families. Our effort is to honour them and their work,” Pal said.
Another puja committee in north Kolkata is paying tribute to Sukumar Ray, one of the icons of Bengali children’s literature, known for his famous ‘Abol Tabol’.
The organisers of Hatibagan Nabinpally Durga Puja are commemorating the writer’s 100th death anniversary and the centenary year of the publication of ‘Abol Tabol’ as the theme.
Houses in the entire neighbourhood have been painted to represent the theme.
Sukumar Ray is the father of film maestro Satyajit Ray.
Dipto Ghosh, spokesperson of Nabin Pally Durga Puja Committee said, “This is the centenary year of the publication of ‘Abol Tabol’ (a collection of nonsense rhymes in Bengali) and also the death centenary of its creator. The reason behind choosing this theme is to honour both the creation and the creator.”
Ray had died just nine days before ‘Abol Tabol’ was published for the first time in 1923.
While the book was published on September 19, the writer died on September 10.
On the other hand, a Durga Puja committee in Salt Lake has themed its pandal on Manipur violence.
Disturbed by the ethnic strife in the northeastern state, the organisers of FC Block Sarbojanin Durga Puja have selected ‘Mother of Manipur’ as its theme.
“We were moved by the ethnic violence that broke out in the state on May 3 this year, followed by incidents of atrocities on women.
We decided to spread the message of peace through our theme,” said Nilanjan Brahma, secretary of FC Block Sarbojanin Durga Puja.
“The pandal represents one community of Manipur, while the idol of Goddess Durga represents another.
Both the communities have been represented in our puja pandal to spread the message of peace,” he said.
Tucked away in a lane opposite to Amherst Street Post Office in central Kolkata is Sitaram Ghosh Street where members of Pallir Yubak Brinda Puja Committee are organising their Durga Puja.
Through their theme ‘Uttar Sakkhi’, the organisers will capture the charm and touch of north Kolkata as it existed over 200 years ago.
Old buildings, several of which are dilapidated, stand witness to the bygone era when a major part of the mode of transport was ‘palkis’ (palanquins).
This locality was once known as ‘palki para’ (palanquin neighbourhood) as palanquins carrying people used to stop at the locality for a break.
Pallir Yubak Brinda Puja Committee’s artist Abhijit Nandy said, “The story of old north Kolkata is being told through the marquee here.
This particular locality off Amherst Street used to be known as ‘Palki Para’. We are trying to capture the nostalgia, love and emotions of old north Kolkata.”
Another puja committee in central Kolkata has chosen to highlight marine life.
Mechua Bajar Sarbajanin Durga Puja Samity’s theme is ‘Gobhirata’ (depth).
The marquee is a replica of an old ship. One has to enter it to witness the depth of a seabed.
According to artist Sanjay Pal, the underwater landscape is being showcased in the theme.
“If you visit the pandal, you will have a feeling that you are standing several feet underwater in a sea,” he added. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp
KOLKATA: From highlighting the lives of nude models to praying for peace in violence-hit Manipur, each Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is unique in itself.
Puja organisers have left no stone unturned to come up with some eye-catching themes to attract people.
Jagat Mukherjee Park Puja Committee in north Kolkata is paying tribute to nude models through its theme this year.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });
It is also honouring 65-year-old Phulkumari Das, who has been a live nude model for art college students for over four decades.
Through its theme, the puja committee is honouring her fraternity and trying to spread awareness among people that nude models should not be looked down upon and nude modelling be treated as just another profession.
Known as ‘Phuldi’ in the artist community, Das has modelled for various stalwarts over the years.
According to the organisers, she started modelling for artists at the Government College of Art and Craft from the age of 16.
Later, she became an inspiration for many who decided to follow her path.
Such models have an immense contribution in the making of an artist and Phuldi is one of them, pandal artist Parimal Pal said.
“As doctors need corpses to study the internal organs of human beings, these models help students learn about figures and portraits,” Pal added.
“Many people might have seen her in paintings, but not her in real life. Society looks down upon them. They come from poor families. Our effort is to honour them and their work,” Pal said.
Another puja committee in north Kolkata is paying tribute to Sukumar Ray, one of the icons of Bengali children’s literature, known for his famous ‘Abol Tabol’.
The organisers of Hatibagan Nabinpally Durga Puja are commemorating the writer’s 100th death anniversary and the centenary year of the publication of ‘Abol Tabol’ as the theme.
Houses in the entire neighbourhood have been painted to represent the theme.
Sukumar Ray is the father of film maestro Satyajit Ray.
Dipto Ghosh, spokesperson of Nabin Pally Durga Puja Committee said, “This is the centenary year of the publication of ‘Abol Tabol’ (a collection of nonsense rhymes in Bengali) and also the death centenary of its creator. The reason behind choosing this theme is to honour both the creation and the creator.”
Ray had died just nine days before ‘Abol Tabol’ was published for the first time in 1923.
While the book was published on September 19, the writer died on September 10.
On the other hand, a Durga Puja committee in Salt Lake has themed its pandal on Manipur violence.
Disturbed by the ethnic strife in the northeastern state, the organisers of FC Block Sarbojanin Durga Puja have selected ‘Mother of Manipur’ as its theme.
“We were moved by the ethnic violence that broke out in the state on May 3 this year, followed by incidents of atrocities on women.
We decided to spread the message of peace through our theme,” said Nilanjan Brahma, secretary of FC Block Sarbojanin Durga Puja.
“The pandal represents one community of Manipur, while the idol of Goddess Durga represents another.
Both the communities have been represented in our puja pandal to spread the message of peace,” he said.
Tucked away in a lane opposite to Amherst Street Post Office in central Kolkata is Sitaram Ghosh Street where members of Pallir Yubak Brinda Puja Committee are organising their Durga Puja.
Through their theme ‘Uttar Sakkhi’, the organisers will capture the charm and touch of north Kolkata as it existed over 200 years ago.
Old buildings, several of which are dilapidated, stand witness to the bygone era when a major part of the mode of transport was ‘palkis’ (palanquins).
This locality was once known as ‘palki para’ (palanquin neighbourhood) as palanquins carrying people used to stop at the locality for a break.
Pallir Yubak Brinda Puja Committee’s artist Abhijit Nandy said, “The story of old north Kolkata is being told through the marquee here.
This particular locality off Amherst Street used to be known as ‘Palki Para’. We are trying to capture the nostalgia, love and emotions of old north Kolkata.”
Another puja committee in central Kolkata has chosen to highlight marine life.
Mechua Bajar Sarbajanin Durga Puja Samity’s theme is ‘Gobhirata’ (depth).
The marquee is a replica of an old ship. One has to enter it to witness the depth of a seabed.
According to artist Sanjay Pal, the underwater landscape is being showcased in the theme.
“If you visit the pandal, you will have a feeling that you are standing several feet underwater in a sea,” he added. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp
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Minor girl ‘sexually assaulted, murdered’ in Kolkata; locals block roads, vandalise police vehicles
By PTI
KOLKATA: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly killed after being sexually molested by one of her neighbours in Kolkata’s Tiljala area, prompting local people to blockade roads and railway tracks and vandalise police vehicles on Monday.
The girl, a resident of Kustia’s Shri Dhar Roy Road, was missing since Sunday morning and after an extensive search, policemen found her body in one of the flats in an apartment block in the locality, the police said.
The flat owner was arrested and the body was sent for post-mortem examination.
Alleging that the police “delayed” in searching for the missing girl, locals staged protests outside the Tiljala Police Station and carried out vandalism in the area damaging several vehicles on Sunday night demanding strict action against the culprit.
Three persons including a woman have been detained for their alleged involvement in the vandalism, a police officer said.
Demanding the release of the detained persons, local people on Monday morning put up blockades on the roads of Tiljala area.
In the afternoon, they blockaded the key EM Bypass and railway tracks in the South Sealdah section disrupting road traffic and train services.
Three police vehicles were ransacked while one of them was torched, an officer said.
Locals also pelted policemen with stones when a huge team of security forces reached there in order to disperse them. “We are talking to the protestors and keeping an eye on the situation,” the police officer said.
KOLKATA: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly killed after being sexually molested by one of her neighbours in Kolkata’s Tiljala area, prompting local people to blockade roads and railway tracks and vandalise police vehicles on Monday.
The girl, a resident of Kustia’s Shri Dhar Roy Road, was missing since Sunday morning and after an extensive search, policemen found her body in one of the flats in an apartment block in the locality, the police said.
The flat owner was arrested and the body was sent for post-mortem examination.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });
Alleging that the police “delayed” in searching for the missing girl, locals staged protests outside the Tiljala Police Station and carried out vandalism in the area damaging several vehicles on Sunday night demanding strict action against the culprit.
Three persons including a woman have been detained for their alleged involvement in the vandalism, a police officer said.
Demanding the release of the detained persons, local people on Monday morning put up blockades on the roads of Tiljala area.
In the afternoon, they blockaded the key EM Bypass and railway tracks in the South Sealdah section disrupting road traffic and train services.
Three police vehicles were ransacked while one of them was torched, an officer said.
Locals also pelted policemen with stones when a huge team of security forces reached there in order to disperse them. “We are talking to the protestors and keeping an eye on the situation,” the police officer said.
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Kolkata: Adenovirus claims lives of 10 children in 48 hours
Express News Service
KOLKATA: Ten children–newborn to three years old–with symptoms of adenovirus infection died in the past 48 hours at hospitals in Kolkata and Bankura.
With this, the number of deaths due to the virus-borne disease in Bengal has gone up to 45 in the past two months.
Following this, the state health department has issued advisories ensuring the presence of pediatricians in government hospitals round-the-clock. A helpline number has been announced. People can call the round-the-clock helpline number 1800-313444222 for admission-related and other inquiries.
On Wednesday, four children died in Kolkata’s two hospitals and two others in Bankura Medical College and Hospital.
Flooded with children coming from districts, the state health department said in an advisory that no child with a respiratory ailment can be referred to a hospital in Kolkata without ensuring that a bed is booked at the destination healthcare facility. The referral, if needed, must be done with the knowledge of the superintendent of the hospital, the advisory mentioned.
The state government asked all medical colleges, district hospitals, sub-divisional hospitals and state general hospitals across Bengal to run separate clinics for children with an acute respiratory infection (ARI) in the paediatric outpatient department. The special clinics will be meant for those with respiratory illnesses so they do not have to wait in the OPD queue with other patients.
A doctor at a hospital said the current spate of viral attacks was causing immune dysregulation which disrupts the normal immune system and makes children vulnerable to reinfection.
“The inflammatory process that is being triggered inside the body to kill live viruses is creating some problems which we call dysregulated immunity. The initiation of the inflammatory process is helping the child recover from the initial infection but leads to some other problems. We have noticed that some children are falling sick again after being discharged from the hospital. We have asked experts to examine the reason behind it,’’ said an official of the health department.
KOLKATA: Ten children–newborn to three years old–with symptoms of adenovirus infection died in the past 48 hours at hospitals in Kolkata and Bankura.
With this, the number of deaths due to the virus-borne disease in Bengal has gone up to 45 in the past two months.
Following this, the state health department has issued advisories ensuring the presence of pediatricians in government hospitals round-the-clock. A helpline number has been announced. People can call the round-the-clock helpline number 1800-313444222 for admission-related and other inquiries. googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });
On Wednesday, four children died in Kolkata’s two hospitals and two others in Bankura Medical College and Hospital.
Flooded with children coming from districts, the state health department said in an advisory that no child with a respiratory ailment can be referred to a hospital in Kolkata without ensuring that a bed is booked at the destination healthcare facility. The referral, if needed, must be done with the knowledge of the superintendent of the hospital, the advisory mentioned.
The state government asked all medical colleges, district hospitals, sub-divisional hospitals and state general hospitals across Bengal to run separate clinics for children with an acute respiratory infection (ARI) in the paediatric outpatient department. The special clinics will be meant for those with respiratory illnesses so they do not have to wait in the OPD queue with other patients.
A doctor at a hospital said the current spate of viral attacks was causing immune dysregulation which disrupts the normal immune system and makes children vulnerable to reinfection.
“The inflammatory process that is being triggered inside the body to kill live viruses is creating some problems which we call dysregulated immunity. The initiation of the inflammatory process is helping the child recover from the initial infection but leads to some other problems. We have noticed that some children are falling sick again after being discharged from the hospital. We have asked experts to examine the reason behind it,’’ said an official of the health department.
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Kolkata: Workers fall ill as toxic gas leaks in cold drink manufacturing unit
By PTI
KOLKATA: Several workers of a cold drink manufacturing unit located in Kamalgazi area in the southern fringes of Kolkata fell ill following leakage of toxic gas on Monday, police said.
Two firefighters, who went there to rescue the workers also fell ill, a senior police officer, said.
“We evacuated the workers of the factory and people of the nearby locality and trying to spot what the problem is. Going by the pungent smell of the gas it seems to be Ammonia. We have a team of doctors with us,” the officer told PTI.
Ammonia, a basic building block for ammonium nitrate fertilizer, is irritating and corrosive.
Exposure to high concentrations of ammonia in the air causes immediate burning of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
This can cause bronchiolar and alveolar oedema, and airway destruction resulting in respiratory distress.
KOLKATA: Several workers of a cold drink manufacturing unit located in Kamalgazi area in the southern fringes of Kolkata fell ill following leakage of toxic gas on Monday, police said.
Two firefighters, who went there to rescue the workers also fell ill, a senior police officer, said.
“We evacuated the workers of the factory and people of the nearby locality and trying to spot what the problem is. Going by the pungent smell of the gas it seems to be Ammonia. We have a team of doctors with us,” the officer told PTI.
Ammonia, a basic building block for ammonium nitrate fertilizer, is irritating and corrosive.
Exposure to high concentrations of ammonia in the air causes immediate burning of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
This can cause bronchiolar and alveolar oedema, and airway destruction resulting in respiratory distress.