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February 01, 2025
Bengal Budget: Increased allocations expected for welfare schemes; possible DA hike for govt employees
SCHEDULED TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 12
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Labourer 'stabbed' to death
A labourer was allegedly stabbed to death at a chair manufacturing factory in Bankra of Howrah late on Thursday night.
1 min
Body of youth found in Salt Lake
The body of a youth, identified as Victor Ganguly (30), was found in Salt Lake with his scooter lying on the road beside him late on Thursday night.
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State seeks report on smart classroom implementation in schools
The state School Education Department has directed the District Inspector of Schools (DI) to submit a comprehensive report on the implementation of smart classrooms in state-run schools.
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Naihati: TMC leader assaulted to dead
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was allegedly thrashed and shot dead by a group of miscreants on Friday afternoon at Naihati in North 24-Parganas.
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EM Bypass: Woman brutally stabbed to death; three held
A woman was brutally stabbed multiple times and murdered by three individuals, including a minor, on Thursday night in front of a popular dhaba on the Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass.
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Maheshtala murder case: 8 in cop net
Police arrested eight persons so far in connection with the murder of a youth who was allegedly assaulted to death in Maheshtala late on Wednesday night.
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Ambuja Neotia Unveils 'Woods and Wonders' at Kolkata Book Fair
The Ambuja Neotia Group unveiled 'Woods and Wonders', an initiative designed to ignite a deeper connection with nature.
1 min
A son's fight, a family's strength: 'Blaze' is a tribute to courage
Cancer doesn't just affect the patient. It shakes the entire family to its core. It brings pain, helplessness and moments of despair.
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State in talks with Whistling Woods to create knowledge-sharing hub in eastern India
Good news for budding filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, screenwriters, and sound recordists. The West Bengal government is in talks with Whistling Woods to create a knowledge-sharing hub in eastern India, giving local aspirants a chance to learn from one of the best in the industry.
1 min
Sebaashray: 'In less than a month over 5L people received benefits'
ABHISHEK BANERJEE'S HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
1 min
Bengal Govt Bans 17 Drugs Produced by Pharma Impex
A joint inspection was carried out by CDSCO and the state Drug Control Directorate for 3 days
1 min
State Med Council's registrar resigns following HC deadline
The Registrar of the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) Manas Chakraborty resigned from his post on Friday after the Calcutta High Court's Division Bench of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya directed Chakraborty to step down by 5 p.m. on Friday, failing which, he would be removed by the court.
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Third phase of upper primary counselling concludes
25 per cent candidates absent or decline offers
1 min
HC rejects Sandip Ghosh's plea for more time before charge framing
RG Kar Hospital 'financial irregularities' case: Trial court accosts CBI on Friday for not producing all documents
1 min
Tangra tilted building incident: Resisting demolition work will invite legal action
Hakim: Alternate arrangements can be made under ‘Banglar Bari’
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Abhishek slams Yogi govt over Kumbh stampede, calls it 'all publicity, no preparation'
Abhishek Banerjee also accused the Maha Kumbh organisers of 'diverting all arrangements for the VIPs instead of the millions of poor visiting the mela' 'They have not been able to confirm the death count till now...
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Over 100 Local Trains Cancelled in Sealdah Div's South Section
Over 100 local trains in the South Section of the Sealdah Division will be cancelled on February 1 and February 2 for non-interlocking work at Ballygunge and Kankurgachi, the Eastern Railway (ER) authorities announced.
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Poor have become poorer, rich richer under current Central govt: Abhishek
AHEAD OF UNION BUDGET
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WBRERA stops home buyers' eviction due to promoter's loan default
The WBRERA has announced that such a situation has been faced by residents of a number of housing projects where the promoter had borrowed more than Rs 300 crore but failed to repay the loan in time
1 min
Cooch Behar gets its first eco-friendly road in Tufanganj
Tufanganj has become the first subdivision in Cooch Behar district to construct an eco-friendly road using recycled plastic.
1 min
Health dept acts to clear bio-medical waste at dist hospital
ALIPURDUAR
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Two Injured in Shootout in Kaliachak
A shootout broke out between two gangs involved in illegal trade in Ramnagar market area of Akandaberiya Gram Panchayat under Kaliachak Police Station on Thursday evening.
1 min
Three Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested from Fulbari for Illegally Entering India
Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by New Jalpaiguri Police (NJP) on the allegations of entering India illegally on Thursday night.
1 min
Raiganj artisans reap profits amid surge in Saraswati idols' demand
Buyers from Bihar have cited \"affordability and superior\" craftsmanship as key reasons for preferring Raiganj idols over local ones
1 min
Darjeeling: 55-year-old tourist from South 24-Parganas dies
This is the third tourist death recorded in 2025 in the Darjeeling district
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Balurghat student receives orders for eleven Saraswati idols
Rajdeep Ghosh, a student of St. Peter's School, is a true child prodigy. This year, he has received orders to craft 11 Saraswati idols, including a six-foot-tall idol for Rajua High School.
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Maha Kumbh stampede: Two Siliguri residents found safe, many still missing
TWO NORTH BENGAL RESIDENTS DIED
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Malda hosting multiple events on consumer protection, road safety & welfare schemes
GOVT INITIATIVES DRAWING LARGE CROWD
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Indian Tea Board Advances Tea Plucking Date in Dooars
The Indian Tea Board has advanced the start date for new tea leaf plucking and production in the Dooars region by seven days.
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Tap water connections in rural household cross 15 cr mark: Survey
Tap water connections in rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) have grown four-fold to about 15.30 crore as of November 2024, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.
1 min
U-WIN transformative step in immunization effort, 7.44 crore beneficiaries recorded
PRE-BUDGET SURVEY TABLED IN PARLIAMENT
1 min
About 2 more pilgrims from Bengal died in Kumbh stampede, claim family members
Two more people from West Bengal have died in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, their family members said, taking the toll of fatalities from the eastern state to four.
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Eco Survey Calls for Strategic Plan for Skills, Education to Leverage Demographic Dividend
First Day of Budget Session
1 min
Opposition MPs Call President Murmu's Speech 'Directionless'
NDA MPs Say It Presents Vision For Future
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India-Bhutan Border Coordination Meeting Focuses on Flood Control, Cross-Border Issues
The two-day long 26th India-Bhutan Border Coordination Meeting (IBCM) concluded with extensive discussions on flood control in Dooars, the setting up of automatic rain gauge stations, and the exchange of real-time weather and rainfall data.
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TMC Arraigns President Murmu's Speech for Omitting Key Issues During Budget Session Address
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday criticised President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint session of Parliament, marking the start of the Budget Session, for failing to address several pressing national issues.
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School dropout rates declined: Eco Survey
Though school dropout rates have steadily declined in recent years, challenges persist with retention rates in school education for all classes, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Friday.
1 min
Indian Railways drives massive expansion, modernisation in FY 2024-25
ECONOMIC SURVEY
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IGJF to call for halting of first flush tea plucking till 20% annual bonus not confirmed
FOR TEA GARDEN WORKERS
2 mins
An Uncharted Frontier
The rise of DeepSeek, China's ambitious AI research lab and large-scale language model developer, has injected fresh dynamism—and anxiety—into the global AI landscape.
2 mins
SL Prez ready to release Tamil land in Jaffna
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday assured the northern Tamils that their lands held by the military would be fully returned back to them soon.
1 min
Stuck in space, Williams walks the path to greatness
She holds a record of 62 hours, 6 minutes of total spacewalk time, fourth on NASA's all-time list
1 min
Two dead as Israel attacks Hezbollah sites, again
The Israeli military said on Friday it struck several Hezbollah targets overnight in the Bekaa Valley and along the Syrian-Lebanese border.
1 min
Turkey: Clashes as Mayor Testifies Over Legal Probes
The testimony was in connection with comments he made about a chief prosecutor and a court expert
1 min
Over 40 bodies fished out; teen skaters, students among victims
ALL 67 CONFIRMED DEAD IN US AIR DISASTER
1 min
Go find another sucker nation
TRUMP WARNS BRICS NATIONS
1 min
Indian Data Centre Market Likely to Grow to $11.6 Bn by 2032: Survey
India's data centre market is projected to expand from $4.5 bn in 2023 to $11.6 bn by 2032, as per the Economic Survey 2024-25, released on Friday.
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ONGC reports ₹8,240 crore net profit in Q3 FY25; declares ₹5 interim dividend per share
ONGC's gross revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 33,717 crore, marginally lower than the Rs 34,788 crore recorded in Q3 FY24
2 mins
CII Lauds Eco Survey for Visionary Approach to Growth
The Economic Survey, presented in Parliament on Friday, has been hailed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for offering a futuristic vision for India's economy while emphasising inclusiveness and reform.
2 mins
India Must Pull Out All Stops to Attract FDI
India must \"pull out all the stops\" and improve tax certainty and stability to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) into the country, the Economic Survey said on Friday.
2 mins
Disparity between corporate profit, wages pose risk to economy: Survey
To secure long-term stability, a fair and reasonable distribution of income between capital and labour is imperative
2 mins
Coordinated efforts from govt, pvt sector key to make India mfg hub
Slackening global trade & aggressive policies of major economies have affected manufacturing & investment by pvt sector: Economic Survey
2 mins
Vedanta's Q3 PAT rises 70% YoY to ₹4,876 crore
Vedanta Limited on Friday announced its unaudited consolidated results for the third quarter of FY25 ended December 31, 2024.
1 min
Much remains to be done to boost trade competitiveness, says survey
The Economic Survey on Friday called for a new strategic trade roadmap for India, along with measures to cut trade costs and enhance export competitiveness amid growing protectionism globally.
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Forex Stocks Rise $5.57 Billion to $629.55 Billion
India's forex reserves increased $5.574 billion to $629.557 billion in the week ended January 24, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.
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Over 60-hr work week could have adverse health effects, notes Eco Survey
Individuals who spend 12 or more hours (per day) at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being, it said
2 mins
5G rollout in most districts boosting digital connectivity
The rollout of 5G services in most districts along with regulatory reforms directed at improving telecom infrastructure and user experience has boosted digital connectivity in India, the Economic Survey 2024-25 has noted.
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Economic Survey cautions against 'meaningful' market correction in 2025
Sounding a note of caution on the elevated stock market valuation, the Economic Survey on Friday said any correction in the US markets could have a cascading effect in India, which has witnessed increased participation from young investors post-Covid.
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Markets soar after Eco Survey release
The rupee settles flat at 86.62 against the US dollar
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India Needs to Take Advantage of Conducive Global Situations: CEA
India has to be prepared to take advantage of the conducive global situations to grow at a faster pace to achieve the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday.
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India Needs to Guard Against Excessive Financialisation: Survey
India needs to guard against the dominance of financial markets in shaping policy and macroeconomic outcomes, a phenomenon known as financialisation, to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.
2 mins
Challenges remain in regulatory environment, says Eco Survey
Highlighting the need for enhanced deregulation for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said some challenges remain in the regulatory environment.
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Indian Rupee Performed Better Than Currencies of Canada, Korea, and Brazil
The Indian rupee (INR) depreciated a modest 2.9 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal, performing better than other currencies like the Canadian Dollar, South Korean Won, and the Brazilian Real, according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday.
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India needs 8% growth for two decades: Survey
TO BECOME DEVELOPED NATION BY 2047
1 min
Davis Cup: Mukund back from wilderness
Togo have won 10 of their last 11 ties but have not competed against the sides of high calibre
1 min
India's wheels spin again
Hosts bounce back in style as Dube, Bishnoi, Rana shine in series-grabbing win
1 min
Lifter Bindyarani rewrites NR, wins gold
NATIONAL GAMES
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Kohli fever wears off quickly; Mumbai put one foot in last-8
RANJI TROPHY
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U-19 WC: Red-hot India set up final date with SA
NEW DELHI: G Kamalini's well-paced fifty complemented the excellent work of spinners as defending champions India subdued England by nine wickets to enter the final of the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup here on Friday.
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Millennium Post Kolkata Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Front Row Media Pvt Ltd
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Millennium Post is an all new, 16-page English language broadsheet from New Delhi, India. Launched on 2 May 2012, the paper is fast creating a niche for itself with its investigative stories in the crowded news market of the national capital. Durbar Ganguly, former Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, The Pioneer Group, is the promoter of the broadsheet.
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