Piyali Mitra
@Plchakraborty
Journalist at Zee 24 Ghanta (ZEEMEDIA). Former: TOI Group| ABP Group | News-18 Bangla...Reports from Bengal. Views are completely personal.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari conducts aerial survey of the flood-affected area Sabang, a rural community block and village in the Paschim Medinipur district.
#Breaking#| Following the hotel fire incident in Kolkata’s New Market area that claimed nine lives, West Bengal Fire Department has issued show-cause notices to 9 guest houses and 4 restaurants-cum-bars on Mirza Ghalib Street.
They have been asked to respond within 24 hours as to why a Closure Order under Section 37A of the Fire Act should not be issued against them for non-compliance with fire-safety measures, despite repeated notices directing the establishments to rectify the identified shortcomings.
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The building where a devastating fire broke out late last night in Kolkata’s Newmarket, claiming nine lives — four Indian nationals and five Bangladeshi nationals — has been sealed under Section 37A of the Fire Act.
The building houses 10 hotels.
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Closure notices have been served to 15 hotels in Tarapith for allegedly operating without fire licences and violating fire safety norms, following a recent massive fire at a hotel that claimed 9 lives and left several others injured.
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#Breaking#: Kolkata Police has registered a suo motu case in connection with the New Market hotel fire, which claimed 9 lives. A SIT headed by the DC, DD has been formed to probe the incident.
The Fire Department will also lodge a separate complaint. The hotel owner is currently absconding.
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Devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street, Kolkata claiming the lives of nine people, including a child.
Devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street, Kolkata claiming the lives of nine people, including a child.
Hotel owner-father-son duo arrested in the Tarapith hotel fire case.
A case has been registered under multiple sections, including culpable homicide. A SIT has been formed under the leadership of SDPO Rampurhat to investigate the tragedy.
The death toll has risen to 9 — 5 from Meghalaya and 4 from Alipurduar. Several others are still undergoing treatment.
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Massive fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith, Birbhum, in the early hours of Monday morning. At least five people have died, while several others were injured in the blaze. Rescue operations have been completed.
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Massive fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith, Birbhum, in the early hours of Monday morning. At least five people have died, while several others were injured in the blaze. Rescue operations have been completed.
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#Breaking#| FIR registered against Nagendra Roy alias Ananta Maharaj for his derogatory remarks against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
So far, 9 cases have been registered and 5 persons arrested in connection with the cases related to derogatory remarks against Netaji.
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#Breaking#| Banga Bibhushan withdrawn from Ananta Maharaj.
Following his controversial remarks on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the West Bengal Government has withdrawn and annulled the Banga Bibhushan conferred upon Nagendra Ray alias Ananta Maharaj on February 21, 2026, with immediate effect.
The Government said subsequent facts and circumstances were serious enough to question the continued retention of the honour, which was found inconsistent with its dignity, prestige and purpose.
His name will be removed from the official list of Banga Bibhushan recipients.
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Six IPS officers will be conferred with the Chief Minister’s Medal for Outstanding Service on August 15:
• Ajoy Kumar, IPS
• Neeraj Kumar Singh, IPS
• Damyanti Sen, IPS
• Jayraman, IPS
• Pranav Kumar, IPS
• Kunal Agarwal, IPS
The Chief Minister’s Medal for Commendable Service 2026 will also be awarded to 8 IPS officers:
Kankar Prasad Barui,
Sunil Kumar Yadav,
Rathod Amitkumar Bharat,
Surya Pratap Yadav, Pushpa,
Angshuman Saha,
Sachin Makkar and
Dr Arvind Kumar Anand.
The medals will be conferred on Independence Day, August 15.
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#Breaking#| Banga Bibhushan withdrawn from Ananta Maharaj.
Following his controversial remarks on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the West Bengal Government has withdrawn and annulled the Banga Bibhushan conferred upon Nagendra Ray alias Ananta Maharaj on February 21, 2026, with immediate effect.
The Government said subsequent facts and circumstances were serious enough to question the continued retention of the honour, which was found inconsistent with its dignity, prestige and purpose.
His name will be removed from the official list of Banga Bibhushan recipients.
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Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh has been arrested by the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate from Odisha.
His son, Tirthankar Ghosh, was arrested earlier.
Recently, a case was registered against Nirmal Ghosh and several others based on a complaint by the father of Abhaya, alleging discrepancies in the handling and cremation of the deceased’s body.
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#Breaking#| Following CM Suvendu Adhikari’s announcement, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate registers a separate FIR into the Rgkar Doctor Abhaya case.
• FIR based on a complaint by the victim’s father
• Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, Somnath Dey, Sandip Mukherjee & others named in the FIR
• Charges include criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, wrongful confinement & destruction of evidence, trespassing
• Family had alleged irregularities in the handling and cremation of the body
• Barrackpore Police will now investigate the allegations and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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In connection with the derogatory remarks made against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose:
Total FIRs registered: 6 across West Bengal
Total social media posts/content taken down: 108
Total persons arrested: 1
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#Breaking#| Following CM Suvendu Adhikari’s announcement, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate registers a separate FIR into the Rgkar Doctor Abhaya case.
• FIR based on a complaint by the victim’s father
• Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, Somnath Dey, Sandip Mukherjee & others named in the FIR
• Charges include criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, wrongful confinement & destruction of evidence, trespassing
• Family had alleged irregularities in the handling and cremation of the body
• Barrackpore Police will now investigate the allegations and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Proclamation Notice Issued against MD. Nazimuddin @TuluMondal.
West Bengal STF is conducting searches at the residences of the in-laws of alleged stone mafia Tulu Mondal alias Md. Nijamuddin Mondal in Parui, Birbhum, as part of the ongoing investigation. Mondal is still at large. Three of his associates have been associates arrested by SIT of Birbhum District Police.
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#Breaking#| Supreme Court has allowed Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad.
He will have to share all details with the investigating agency, including where and when he is travelling, his date of return, flight details, where he will stay abroad, and where he will undergo medical treatment.
The investigating agency will keep all these details confidential.
Abhishek’s lawyers have informed the court that, apart from his diplomatic passport, he does not possess any other passport.
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West Bengal STF is conducting searches at the residences of the in-laws of alleged stone mafia Tulu Mondal alias Md. Nijamuddin Mondal in Parui, Birbhum, as part of the ongoing investigation. Mondal is still at large. Three of his associates have been associates arrested by SIT of Birbhum District Police.
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Total seizure so far: ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold (worth ₹22 crore). The seizure process is still underway. According to Birbhum SP Vidit Rai Bhundesh, the recovered cash and gold are linked to the proceeds of an organised crime syndicate allegedly operated by Tulu Mondal, his relative Minar Mondal, and others.
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The recovery is increasing with every passing hour.
The raid is still underway at the residence of Minar Mondal, a relative of alleged stone mafia Tullu Mondal alias MD. Nazibuddin.
Cash recovered and counted so far: ₹19.5 crore.
Gold recovered: 15 kg, worth approximately ₹22 crore.
The counting is still underway.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that eggs will be included in the state’s Mid-Day Meal scheme.
The recovery is increasing with every passing hour.
The raid is still underway at the residence of Minar Mondal, a relative of alleged stone mafia Tullu Mondal alias MD. Nazibuddin.
Cash recovered and counted so far: ₹19.5 crore.
Gold recovered: 15 kg, worth approximately ₹22 crore.
The counting is still underway.
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Mega search operation underway at the residence of Minar Mondal, a relative of businessman Tulu Mondal, at Mohammad Bazar in Birbhum.
So far, Birbhum District Police have recovered approximately 15 kg of gold and ₹5 crore in cash. The search operation is still underway, and the recovery is likely to increase as the raid continues.
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