The CBI conducted raids on several Trinamool leaders, including state urban development minister Firhad Hakim and Kolkata mayor, in connection with a municipality recruitment scam probe. The raids come as the Trinamool Congress is protesting for the release of central funds for the state. Hakim criticized the harassment and stated that he had provided...
Read MoreThe mutation of the Covid virus after the Omicron wave is unable to neutralize serotype 3 of dengue, leading to a surge of this type of dengue in Bengal and South Asia. Previous Covid variants were able to neutralize all four serotypes of dengue. The antibodies created during the Wuhan and Delta waves were...
Read MoreThree techies accused of gang-raping a colleague at a house party in Kolkata have been sent to four days in police custody. The survivor alleged that her drink was spiked and she was forced into a sexual act by the host in the presence of two others. The accused claim innocence, stating that the...
Read MoreThe recent heavy rain and flooding in Kolkata have led to extensive damage to crops, resulting in a demand-supply gap and rising vegetable prices in the city’s retail markets. Farmers are harvesting surplus vegetables with shorter shelf lives, causing rapid decay. Consumers are cutting down on purchases of inferior quality vegetables. The flooding has...
Read MoreA dispute over maintenance payment at a New Town complex in Kolkata resulted in a fight between a resident and security guards. Both parties have filed police complaints. The resident alleges that he and his wife were assaulted by the guards, who were demanding payment for three months of maintenance charges. The guards, on...
Read MoreKansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce suffered a right ankle injury during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. He left the game to undergo X-rays and was diagnosed with a low ankle sprain. However, Kelce displayed his resilience by returning to the field in the third quarter and making an impact.
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