NETAJI
WWII-era Japanese bomb safely detonated in Jhargram, prompts evacuations
On June 29, workers conducting routine digging in Bhulanpur village, Jhargram, unearthed a large cylindrical object suspected to be a Japanese bomb from World War II. The discovery drew immediate attention, leading to a coordinated response involving local police and a specialized Air Force unit. Precautions included deploying a substantial police force, using 5,000 sandbags for containment, and employing heavy machinery like a JCB and a Domestic Fire Tender (DFT) for excavation.
Amartya Sen says recent poll results prove India not a 'Hindu Rashtra'
Sen underscored the importance of being politically open-minded in a secular country like India. "I do not think the idea of turning India into a Hindu Rashtra is appropriate," he said.
Adani Ports bags 5-year operation and maintenance contract at Kolkata port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has secured a five-year Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract for the container facility at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. The company must deploy cargo handling equipment within seven months from the letter of acceptance (LOA) date. The presence of APSEZ at the dock is expected to improve connectivity between the terminal and its container ports, particularly with transhipment hubs at Vizhinjam and Colombo.
Budaun 2024 Lok Sabha polls results: Who is winning, Durvijay Singh Shakya or Shivpal Singh Yadav? Here are details?
BJP won Budaun in 2019 upsetting SP. Recent murder adds tension as Lok Sabha polls near. SP's Shivpal aims to reclaim in 2024, criticizing BJP over religious disputes.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Cyclone Remal and more: Modi, Mamata trade barbs during poll campaign in West Bengal
As the electoral journey nears its conclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have intensified their verbal sparring during their campaign rallies in the state. Kolkata witnessed a spectacle on Tuesday with several lively and vibrant roadshows led by key leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held one, while Mamata Banerjee, his foremost political adversary in West Bengal, organized two of her own. This flurry of activity marked the peak of campaign fervor ahead of the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
8 Kolkata-bound flights diverted to other cities due to bad weather: Officials
Flight services resumed at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport after a 21-hour suspension due to severe cyclone Remal. Eight flights were diverted to other cities due to adverse weather conditions. Kolkata airport director C Pattabhi confirmed no infrastructure damage and no waterlogging problems.
- Go To Page 1
Air, rail, road traffic hit in Bengal ahead of cyclone Remal's landfall
The cyclonic storm Remal, which is expected to reach the land by midnight on Sunday, may disrupt air, road and rail transport. Already South Bengal districts are receiving showers and gusty winds. The Met Office has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of West Bengal on May 26-27.
Cyclone Remal: Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations for 21 hours from Sunday noon
"In view of cyclone Remal's impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, a meeting was held with the stakeholders and it has been decided to suspend flight operations from 1200 IST on May 26 to 0900 IST on May 27 due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kolkata," NSCBI Airport Director C Pattabhi said in a statement.
Cyclone Remal to make landfall tonight with 135 kmph winds, coastal areas of Bengal and Bangladesh on high alert
Cyclone Remal, the first pre-monsoon cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this season, is expected to make landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rainfall and issued alerts for several districts. Precautionary measures are being taken, including the suspension of airport and port operations, and fishermen have been advised to stay away from the area. Authorities are on high alert, and people in the affected areas are urged to stay indoors and safe.
Cyclone Remal: Cyclone to hit Bangladesh, West Bengal coasts; Safety measures advised
Cyclone Remal is set to strike the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, prompting authorities to issue warnings and advice on safety measures. The India Meteorological Department predicts the cyclone to intensify before making landfall, potentially causing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding. Residents are urged to take precautions and follow guidelines to ensure their safety.
Air India Express crisis: several flights cancelled in Kolkata
The sudden mass sick leave taken by cabin crew had put the airline in trouble and it had to cancel around 88 flights across the country on Wednesday. More than 200 cabin crew had started reporting sick from Tuesday night to protest against alleged mismanagement at the airline.
Mainpuri: In Mulayam & Co's long-held citadel, can bulldozer catch up with the cycle?
BJP, which has never triumphed in Mainpuri, made considerable inroads in the 2022 assembly elections by winning two of the five assembly segments — Mainpuri and Bhongaon. SP had its say in the other three – Karhal, Jaswantnagar and Kishni.
Can country where 80 crore people survive on free ration become 'vishwaguru': Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday mocked the BJP government's claim that the country was set to become a 'vishwaguru', asking how is it possible when 80 crore people in the nation need to be given free rations. The Samajwadi Party (SP) leader was making a veiled reference to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, under which 80 crore people in the country are given free rations every month.
Kangana Ranaut says Subhash Chandra Bose was India's 1st PM and she might be true
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate also shared Kangana's statement and wrote, "Don't take her lightly - she will go ahead in the list of BJP leaders". Kangana was once widely trolled when she claimed that India got real independence after Modi was elected as the prime minister of the country in 2014. Kangana Ranaut was named as one of 111 candidates for the Lok Sabha polls by the BJP on 24 March.
'A terrorist is a terrorist' in any language and one should not allow terrorism to be excused or defended: Jaishankar
S Jaishankar stresses the importance of not excusing terrorism due to language differences, while highlighting the historical India-Singapore relations, the evolution of diplomatic policies, and India's global advancements and responsibilities.
Man dies by suicide due to 'fear of CAA', says family
Debasish Sengupta, 31, died by suicide in Netaji Nagar due to fear of CAA. Family claimed panic attacks and document issues. Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee formed a delegation to support the family.
Sarbananda Sonowal approves Rs 800 crore project to transform Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata
According to the statement, this project is poised to bring a paradigm shift in the operational landscape of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Key benefits include the establishment of an effective, efficient, and environmentally sustainable integrated cargo handling system, which will significantly bolster the port's operational efficiency.
Paris of the east (kala pani version)
Cellular Jail in Port Blair served as a stark reminder of the harsh reality faced by India's freedom fighters. The British sought their own utopia on Ross Island, resembling Paris, while the fighters were held captive. Some may have glimpsed Paris through the jail's windows.
PM Narendra Modi completed the incomplete works of Congress: Suvendu Adhiakri
The Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that the Congress should have changed the name of Allahabad to Prayagraj but Yogi Adityanath did it. "The present Congress headquarters is in Italy. They are worried about PM Modi," he added. The West Bengal government has done nothing for the fishermen community in the state, Adhikari claimed on Wednesday.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had clear vision for India: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke at a programme in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district, emphasizing the importance of following Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's path of self-sacrifice for the country and love for the motherland. Bhagwat highlighted Netaji's significant contribution to modern India and called on the people to fulfill his dreams and break free from selfishness and pride. He urged the nation to remember Netaji and adopt his dedication and love for the country, emphasizing the need for complete sacrifice and the importance of progress and changing the fate of the country.
Mamata reiterates demand to declare Netaji's birth anniversary as a national holiday
"Netaji stands for unity, trust and sacrifice…Had we listened to what Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose said before independence, had we followed his words, India would have been a more developed country. Bose focused on three things: determination, dedication and devotion. These are three keys to success. Renunciation and realization were two mantras of life,” Banerjee said.
It's a shame that even today we do not know what happened to Netaji: Mamata Banerjee
In an apparent reference to the Centre declaring a half-day holiday in central government offices for Ram temple's consecration ceremony on Monday, Banerjee said these days holidays are declared for political advertisements, but nothing is announced for those who gave up their lives fighting for the country's freedom.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's unwavering dedication to nation's freedom continues to inspire: PM Modi
Modi said in a post on X, "Greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. Today, on his Jayanti, we honour the life and courage of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose."
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: Inspirational quotes by Netaji on Parakram Diwas 2024
Born to Prabhabati and Janakinath Bose, Netaji was inspired by Swami Vivekananda's teachings. Netaji had vision and tenacity, which helped him create the Azad Hind Fauj, a military group tasked with overthrowing British rule in India. Acknowledging the efficacy of women's empowerment, he also formed the Rani Jhansi Regiment, especially for brave women fighters who stood up against the tyrant British Raj. Interestingly, Mahatma Gandhi was initially given the honorific title of "Father of the Nation" by Netaji.
Netaji's grandnephew Chandra Bose resigns from BJP
"When I joined BJP I was promised that I would be allowed to propagate the inclusive ideology of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Sarat Chandra Bose. But nothing of that sort happened," Chandra Bose said. Bose, who was appointed the West Bengal BJP vice-president in 2016, was dropped from it during the 2020 organisational rejig.
Load More
