Kolkata: A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl after distracting her by handing over a mobile phone, triggering widespread protests in Dum Dum. Police also arrested a former councillor of Dum Dum Municipality for allegedly attempting to shield the accused, identified as Billal Gazi of Sapuipara.The woman’s mother…
Locals allege that contaminated water had entered the water body Margao: The discovery of a large number of dead fish floating in a water body at Karmaliwada in Cacora on Thursday sparked concern among residents, who blamed alleged pollution from a nearby drain connected to the municipal solid waste management facility.Locals alleged that contaminated water…
Kolkata: A 75-year-old woman has lodged a police complaint against her tenant, alleging illegal occupation of her Garfa Main Road property for 21 years, criminal intimidation and abuse.Protima Bhowmik alleged that Gopal Gayen entered the premises in 2005 under a six-month tenancy agreement but never vacated. The complaint also names former councillor Tarakeshwar Chakraborty, for…
An unusual protest was staged at Mahananda Colony under ward 41 of Durgapur Municipal Corporation over alleged corruption in land ownership certificate (patta) distribution. On Saturday, instead of throwing eggs at Sukumar Chakraborty, aide of ex-TMC councillor Shipul Saha, they forced him to eat an omelette while demanding accountability. Source link
Eid Over, garbage remains Walled City’s cleanliness drives face reality check Open garbage dump at Kumharo Ki Nadi in Ramchandra Ji Ki Chowkdi Eid Over, garbage remains Walled City’s cleanliness drives face reality check Open garbage dump at Kumharo Ki Nadi in Ramchandra Ji Ki Chowkdi Eid Over, garbage remains Walled City’s cleanliness drives face…
A waterlogged Ludhiana street after Saturday’s downpour Ludhiana: Municipal authorities have identified 143 low-lying zones across the city plagued by chronic flooding, admitting that local infrastructure cannot prevent inundation but can hopefully accelerate drainage.For lakhs of commuters and residents, the daily journey to work is about to become a battle against stagnant, debris-choked floodwaters. With…
BJP protest outside CP Office Ludhiana: High drama unfolded outside the police commissioner’s office on Ferozepur Road on Monday, where BJP leaders and workers gathered in large numbers to stage a protest.A heavy police force stopped the protesters outside the CP office, leading to heated arguments between the workers and the police personnel.Police barricaded the…
