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Kolkata warehouse collapse kills 4, injures 17; several feared trapped under debris

Kolkata warehouse collapse kills 4, injures 17; several feared trapped under debris

A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 17 others. Rescue teams, including the Army, are searching for several workers believed to be trapped beneath the rubble Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

TMC targets ECI over ‘mysterious’ fire that gutted ‘4,000 EVMs’ in Kolkata

TMC targets ECI over ‘mysterious’ fire that gutted ‘4,000 EVMs’ in Kolkata

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has hit out at the Election Commission of India (ECI) after a massive fire gutted nearly 4,000 EVMs stored in a government building in Kolkata. The party has demanded a transparent investigation, questioning whether the incident was a deliberate attempt to make ‘crucial evidence vanish after tampering with Democracy.’ All India Trinamool Congress cast doubt on the timing and circumstances of the incident. (PTI) All India Trinamool Congress, in an official post on X, cast doubt on the timing and circumstances of the incident, terming the loss of critical electoral equipment as “mysterious.” The post read, “MYSTERIOUSLY DESTROYED IN FIRE! 4,000 Control Units. 4,000 Ballot Units. 4,000 VVPATs. Linked to Kasba, Jadavpur, Behala East, Behala West, Metiaburuz, Satgachia and multiple assembly constituencies under Diamond Harbour sub-division. TMC further wrote that ECI cannot keep hiding behind planted narratives, emphasising that judicial intervention had previously been sought to ensure the security of these machines. “@ECISVEEP cannot keep hiding behind planted narratives forever. Judicial intervention was previously sought to preserve EVMs and …

Man caught on CCTV throwing packet-like object at Kolkata’s Howrah station which sparked fire; probe on

Man caught on CCTV throwing packet-like object at Kolkata’s Howrah station which sparked fire; probe on

Security agencies have launched a probe after CCTVs, installed at Kolkata’s Howrah station in West Bengal, showed a man dumping an object near the cab road, which caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. Howrah station is the country’s oldest and busiest railway station. The station complex, with its 24 platforms, registers more than a million passengers every day. (ANI) Close on the heels of the incident, another fire was reported on board the Howrah-Raxaul Mithila express, which was stationed at Howrah. The fire was spotted near the toilet of a compartment and doused by security personnel after passengers alerted them. “A fire was reported from the toilet of Mithila Express before it departed from Howrah station on May 19. When security agencies started probing into the incident and scanned through CCTV clippings, they spotted a man dumping a packet-like object near the cab road at Howrah station around 2:38 pm, which triggered a small fire. A probe has been launched, and efforts are on to identify the man,” said an official. Howrah station is the country’s …

No rallies with earthmovers allowed, says Kolkata police on post-poll clashes

No rallies with earthmovers allowed, says Kolkata police on post-poll clashes

Kolkata police on Wednesday imposed a ban on rallies with earthmovers and bulldozers and arrested over 1,500 people across the state in the last 48 hours in connection with post-poll clashes, police said. A damaged portion of a market after the BJP supporters allegedly used a bulldozer to demolish a few meat shops in New Market area. (PTI) This comes a day after allegations surfaced that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters vandalised shops in Kolkata’s New Market area with bulldozer and also attacked the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office. “Action will be taken. A specific case is being lodged. No rallies will be allowed with earthmovers and other similar vehicles. Police will take action against owners of such vehicles if they are used in rallies. The vehicle will be immediately seized and the rally will be cancelled. Legal action will also be taken against the organisers,” Ajay Nand, commissioner of Kolkata Police said. 80 people have been arrested in the city since election results were announced on May 4. While 65 people were …

Unrest in Kolkata after Mamata Banerjee’s poll defeat, refusal to resign? What police say

Unrest in Kolkata after Mamata Banerjee’s poll defeat, refusal to resign? What police say

The Kolkata Police has dismissed reports of unrest in the West Bengal capital as “fake and misleading” news, after Mamata Banerjee refused to resign as chief minister following a brutal defeat in the assembly elections. Notably, central forces are deployed in West Bengal even after the announcement of election results, and they will be in the state for 60 more days as per EC directives. (Reuters) While some post-poll violence was reported in West Bengal, with a BJP and a Trinamool Congress worker reportedly being killed in separate incidents on Tuesday. BJP worker Madhu Mondal died after being allegedly thrashed by TMC workers during a victory procession in the New Town area, news agency PTI reported. Meanwhile, TMC worker Abir Sheikh was allegedly hacked to death by BJP activists in Birbhum’s Nanoor earlier on Tuesday, police were cited as saying. ALSO READ | BJP, TMC accuse each other of attacks, claim 4 people have died The Election Commission on Tuesday directed the West Bengal chief secretary, Dushyant Nariala, DGP Siddh Nath Gupta, and the central …

Ahead Of Bengal Polls, EC Reshuffles Top Police Officers; Names New Kolkata Police Chief | India News

Ahead Of Bengal Polls, EC Reshuffles Top Police Officers; Names New Kolkata Police Chief | India News

Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 12:30 IST Ajay Kumar Nand, a 1996-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the Commissioner of Kolkata Police after the EC ordered key police transfers in West Bengal. (Left to right) Siddh Nath Gupta, Ajay Mukund Ranade, Ajay Kumar Nand (Photo: CNN News18) A day after announcing the schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India ordered key police transfers in West Bengal after reviewing poll preparedness. Under the order, several senior officers have been given new postings. Siddh Nath Gupta (IPS 1992) has been appointed DG & IGP (In-charge), West Bengal. Natarajan Ramesh Babu (IPS 1991) has been appointed DG, Correctional Services. Ajay Mukund Ranade (IPS 1995) has been appointed ADG & IGP (Law & Order). He will replace Vinit Goyel who has been removed from the post. Goyal was the Kolkata Police Commissioner during the RG Kar doctor rape and murder case. CM Mamata Banerjee had to remove him under pressure after protests. Ajay Kumar Nand (IPS 1996) has been appointed Commissioner, Kolkata Police. The orders …

Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol 3 Winner And Paatal Lok 2 Actor, Dies At 43 In Delhi | Television News

Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol 3 Winner And Paatal Lok 2 Actor, Dies At 43 In Delhi | Television News

Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 14:04 IST Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol Season 3 winner and cultural icon for Gorkha and Nepali-speaking communities, died at 43 in New Delhi. Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passes away. The music felt quieter on Sunday. For many who grew up watching reality television dreams take shape on Indian Idol, the news came as a shock that was hard to absorb. Prashant Tamang, a singer who rose from a modest background to become a symbol of hope for an entire community, passed away in New Delhi. Tamang, 43, died at his Janakpuri residence in Delhi after suffering a stroke. Reports also stated that he was taken to a hospital in Dwarka following a heart attack, where he was declared dead. Indian media outlets noted that he had returned to the capital shortly before his death after completing a programme in Arunachal Pradesh. He had not shown any signs of serious health issues prior to the incident. Born on January 4, 1983, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, Tamang lost his father at a …

Sourav Ganguly’s wife Dona lodges complaint with Kolkata Police: ‘Obscene, body-shaming remarks on social media’ | Kolkata News

Sourav Ganguly’s wife Dona lodges complaint with Kolkata Police: ‘Obscene, body-shaming remarks on social media’ | Kolkata News

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly’s wife and noted Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly has lodged a complaint with Kolkata Police, alleging that she has been subjected to obscene and body-shaming comments on social media. Dona approached the Thakurpukur police station on Wednesday night to file the complaint. The police have registered a formal case against unknown persons. She has alleged that a Facebook account has been repeatedly posting objectionable comments targeting her. According to the complaint, a Facebook page has been continuously uploading obscene remarks about her following her performance at the Kolkata International Film Festival. Dona and her troupe had performed at the KIFF inauguration on a song composed and written by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Kolkata Police said they have received the complaint and that the Cyber Cell is investigating the matter. Earlier in 2021, Dona had also alleged that a fake Facebook profile was being operated in her name, where several photographs of Sourav Ganguly, her daughter Sana, and herself had been posted without her knowledge. She was informed about the profile …

ECI directs Kolkata Police to strengthen security at its West Bengal office

ECI directs Kolkata Police to strengthen security at its West Bengal office

Published on: Nov 26, 2025 04:45 pm IST West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee this month wrote a letter to chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, urging him to halt the SIR The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed police to strengthen security at the poll panel’s office in Kolkata amid the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, citing a “serious security breach” on Monday. A section of BLOs protested outside the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)’s office on Monday. (PTI) A section of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) protested outside the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)’s office and surrounded the officials until late Monday over the SIR-related pressure. In a letter to the Kolkata Police, the ECI sought an action taken report within 48 hours. The ECI said the existing security at the CEO’s office appeared inadequate to handle the situation, which could lead to a threat to the safety and security of senior poll panel officials. “The commission further directs that adequate security classification shall be done on account …

ECI Seeks Urgent Security Upgrade At Bengal CEO Office After Security Breach | India News

ECI Seeks Urgent Security Upgrade At Bengal CEO Office After Security Breach | India News

Last Updated:November 26, 2025, 14:51 IST The Election Commission of India asked Kolkata Police to upgrade security at the West Bengal CEO office after a major breach and submit an action report. The Election Commission of India asked Kolkata Police to upgrade security at the West Bengal CEO office after a major breach and submit an action report. (AI Image) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, after a ‘serious security breach’ at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal on Monday (24 November). The incident has prompted the Commission to raise concerns about the safety of officers and staff posted at the premises. In the letter written on Wednesday (26 November), the EC said the existing security arrangement at the CEO’s office appeared “inadequate” to deal with the situation, potentially endangering the Chief Electoral Officer, Additional and Joint Chief Electoral Officers, Deputy CEOs, and other officials working there. Taking a stern view of the breach, the Commission has directed Kolkata Police to immediately …