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Kolkata
11th Kolkata Literature Festival to begin on February 6
Renowned author Shrishendu Mukhopadhyay will grace the inaugural session of the 11th edition of the Kolkata Literature Festival, which kickstarts on February 6 and will go on till February 8 at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair.
1 min
Duttapukur: Beheaded body found in field
Tension spread at Duttapukur in North 24-Parganas on Monday morning after a beheaded body of a man suspected to be aged around 40 years was found from a field beside agricultural lands.
1 min
Over 8,500 candidates recommended for asst profs, librarian posts
STATE COLLEGE SERVICE COMMISSION
1 min
Mayor orders action against KMC worker for 'bullying' complainant
'NO ONE IS ABOVE LAW...'
1 min
Maintenance amount must be reasonable & realistic, says HC
The bench of Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta was moved by the wife after being dissatisfied with the maintenance amount fixed by the judge of a family court
1 min
State plans to augment ginger cultivation in South Bengal
The Horticulture department has decided to augment production of ginger in South Bengal in a bid to reduce dependency on stock coming from North Bengal.
1 min
Passion to Profession: Comprehensive Career Guide for Students' unveiled
Kolkata Book Fair: 'Passion should drive careers, not pressure'
2 mins
Cal Univ to withhold UG 1st semester results for students sans ABC ID
ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDIT ID
1 min
Kamarhati: 2nd year student of RG Kar found dead at her home
A second-year student of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was found hanging inside a room of her home at the Kamarhati ESI Hospital quarter complex on Thursday night.
1 min
Madan Mitra Apologises for Controversial Remarks
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra on Monday in his letter to party's state president Subrata Bakshi apologised for saying that the party awarded key positions, including those in the Cabinet, in exchange of money.
1 min
Excise dept seeks Finance dept's nod to create specialised suspense account
Illicit liquor: To keep money received via auction of vehicle seized during raid
2 mins
Bengal Allocated Rs 13,955 Crore in Railway Budget 2025: Min
Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday that Bengal has been allocated Rs 13,955 crore for the Railways sector in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
1 min
State police busts call centre duping US citizens; three people arrested
The Cyber Crime Wing (CCW) of the state police has unearthed a new modus operandi that was being used to dupe several US citizens by impersonating officers from the US department of Homeland Security.
1 min
Manhole tragedy at Kolkata Leather Complex: Contractor arrested over labourers' deaths
The contractor, who had engaged the labourers who died inside a manhole at Kolkata Leather Complex allegedly due to the release of poisonous gas, was arrested by the cops of Kolkata Leather Complex (KLC) Police Station.
1 min
About 22 flights delayed due to dense fog
KOLKATA AIRPORT
1 min
Trinamool slams Yogi govt over Dalit woman's 'murder', Kumbh stampede
“There was not only one stampede but also a 2nd stampede…’
1 min
Put in adequate infra to handle Guillain Barre Syndrome cases
HEALTH DEPT ASKS MEDICAL COLLEGES
1 min
BSF Thwarts Construction Attempts Along India-Bangladesh Border in Bengal
With the recent change in Bangladesh's stance, the BSF have found themselves busy thwarting multiple instances of illegal construction by Bangladeshi nationals backed by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) within 150 yards of the International Border, violating the established Joint India-Bangladesh Guidelines.
2 mins
Saraswati idol defaced in Siliguri
An idol of Goddess Saraswati, worshipped by local women and children, disappeared from the puja mandap, only to be later found vandalized.
1 min
Farmers in distress as Ichamati River dries up
With the onset of February, the Ichamati River has nearly dried up, leaving only a thin stream of water flowing through its bed.
1 min
Alipurduar: Families 'occupying' Railway land served notices
The Alipurduar Division of the North East Frontier Railway has served eviction notices to approximately 500 families and shops occupying government land near Alipurduar Railway Junction.
1 min
Malbazar: Bulldozer driver held for harassing wild tusker
The Forest department has arrested bulldozer driver Aman Ekka and seized an earthmover, with which he allegedly chased a wild elephant in Malbazar.
2 mins
Mango blossoms despite adverse weather in Malda: A hopeful outlook for farmers
GOOD YIELD EXPECTED
2 mins
E-auto drivers protest amid police crackdown on Jalpaiguri vehicles
According to the rules, these vehicles, registered under WB71, are not permitted to operate within Siliguri city limits. However, many drivers, unaware of this restriction, have been plying autos
1 min
Chopra BDO Assures Assistance to Family With Four Disabled Members
Chopra Block Development Officer (BDO) Samir Kumar Mandal met a physically challenged man, Mahammad Hafijuddin, a resident of Kalikapur in North Dinajpur district who is struggling to support his three minor daughters, all of whom are disabled, at their residence on Sunday.
1 min
Man kills wife, commits suicide by jumping in front of train at Dalkhola
A tragic incident shook the residents of Dalkhola in North Dinajpur district on Sunday when a man allegedly killed his wife and later ended his life by jumping in front of a speeding train.
1 min
Kolkata: Bus collides head-on with goods vehicle, nine injured
Nine persons were injured in a road accident after a bus collided head-on with a truck in Kankurgachi on Sunday night.
1 min
JU and MAKAUT Secure Prestigious Four-Star Rating in MoE's Institution's Innovation Council Assessment
Jadavpur University (JU) and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) have earned an esteemed four-star rating, out of a maximum of five stars, in the Ministry of Education's (MoE) Institution's Innovation Council's 'IIC Annual Performance 2023-24.
1 min
Bengal Is Quite Upfront In Concept Of Organic Farming
In terms of agriculture and cultivation, Odisha is currently in a very deplorable position
2 mins
Oppn MPs seek immediate discussion on Maha Kumbh
STAGE WALKOUT IN RAJYA SABHA
2 mins
No steps to be taken by Centre, states to reduce forest cover, says Supreme Court
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran was hearing a batch of petitions against the amendments to the 2023 forest conservation law
2 mins
Minor girl allegedly raped by neighbour, accused arrested in Cooch Behar
A complaint has been filed against a local resident in Cooch Behar for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl, resulting in her pregnancy.
1 min
T'gana Assembly to Debate Caste Survey on Feb 4
The Telangana Assembly will meet on Tuesday to debate the report on the caste survey conducted in the state.
1 min
Criminal case not to continue against Karnataka BJP leader, says SC
ELECTORAL BONDS CASE
1 min
Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 cr take 'Amrit Snan' on Basant Panchami without hitch
Our crowd management has been good today. No untoward incident has been reported from anywhere yet. Additional deployment has been made at the pressure points. The Amrit Snan is progressing smoothly as per order,\" Krishna said.
3 mins
NIA Opposes Interim Bail Plea of Jailed J&K MP Rashid Engineer in HC
The NIA on Monday opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer for interim bail in a terror-funding case to attend Parliament.
1 min
Dismayed to note that only one model rural cluster identified
IN LAST ONE YEAR
1 min
Bhutan's top Army commander meets CDS General Chauhan
Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering on Monday held talks with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, focusing on boosting the India-Bhutan strategic partnership.
1 min
Sustaining Economic Shifts
India's manufacturing sector has registered an impressive resurgence, with factory activity reaching a six-month high in January 2025, driven by strong domestic and global demand.
2 mins
Indian-origin man using fake police uniform jailed in UK
An Indian-origin man who wore a fake police uniform and fired blanks at armed officers while brandishing an imitation gun near Leicester, eastern England, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
1 min
Son of Afghan official among terrorists killed in Pakistan
The son of the deputy governor of Afghanistan's Badghis province was among four terrorists killed during an operation in the restive northwest Pakistan last week, official media reported on Monday.
1 min
'Robust response': Greenland's future uncertain, Danish PM to EU partners amid Trump's threats
Denmark's Prime Minister insisted on Monday that Greenland is not for sale and called for a robust response from her European Union partners should US President Donald Trump press ahead with his threat to take control of the island.
1 min
Endangered frogs get fresh lease of life in London after dramatic 7K-mile rescue
London Zoo celebrates birth of 33 tiny, endangered Chilean froglets
1 min
Re-evaluate policy: Imran Khan writes to Pak Army chief
Jailed former premier Imran Khan wrote a letter to Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir, criticizing the establishment's policies and urging him to review its approach towards national security and governance as his party prepares for protests on the first anniversary of the general elections later this week.
1 min
China to retaliate against US tariffs?
WTO RULES VIOLATED
1 min
Car bomb explosion in northern Syria claims lives of at least 19
Deadliest attack since Assad's ouster
1 min
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery for Second Time in 3 Days
Ukrainian long-range drones struck one of Russia's biggest oil refineries for the second time in three days, a senior Kyiv official said Monday, as Ukraine tries to slow the Russian army's push along parts of the front line and the third anniversary of the war approaches.
1 min
Blast kills pro-Russian force leader in Moscow
An explosion rocked upscale residential block in Moscow early Monday, killing two people - including the founder of a battalion that battled Kyiv's forces in eastern Ukraine - and injuring three others, Russian authorities and news reports said.
1 min
Canada, Mexico give Trump taste of own medicine as tariff war escalates
MARKETS RATTLED; TRUMP TO SPEAK TO TRUDEAU
2 mins
Govt Receives 70 Bids for 20 Coal Blocks Offered Under 11th Round
A total of 70 bids have been received for 20 coal mines out of 27 blocks put on auction in the latest round, Ministry of Coal said on Monday.
1 min
Trump Tariff Threat Sends Crypto Prices Falling
Bitcoin fell to $92,000 on Sunday before rebounding to $99,000 by Monday
1 min
Large number of investors from EFTA bloc & Israel coming next week for biz opportunities
A large contingent of investors from four European nation bloc EFTA and Israel are visiting India next week to explore business opportunities, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
1 min
Power Grid Corp posts Q3 net profit of ₹3,862 cr
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has reported its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,862 crore for the December 2024 quarter.
1 min
Govt working on uniform toll policy on National Highways
TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO COMMUTERS
2 mins
India's average customs duty cut to 10.66% from 11.65%, says CBIC
India has significantly reduced its average customs duty rate to 10.66 per cent from 11.65 per cent and is now moving towards the same levels as prevalent in the South-east Asian countries, a senior government official said on Monday.
1 min
About 22K EPFO members got higher pension, 1.65L asked to deposit additional amount
Retirement fund body EPFO has issued 21,885 pension payment orders and asked 1.65 lakh eligible members to deposit additional amount for higher pension, Parliament was informed on Monday.
1 min
India's Manufacturing Sector Growth Hits 6-Month High in Jan
Seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose from December's one-year low of 56.4 to 57.7 in Jan
1 min
India and UK to resume talks on proposed trade pact from Feb 24
India-UK bilateral trade rose to $21.34 bn in 2023-24 from $20.36 bn in 2022-23
1 min
GST rates need to be rationalised: Finance Secy
Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said enough experience has been gained with regard to implementation of GST and now the rates need to be rationalised in consultation with states.
1 min
India's pace of debt reduction gradual, leaves room for downside risk from large eco shock, says Fitch Ratings
In August 2024, Fitch affirmed India's sovereign rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook
1 min
Budget Gave Non-Inflationary Stimulus to Economy, to Push Growth, Says Finance Secy
Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said the FY26 Budget has given sufficient non-inflationary stimulus to the economy which will promote incremental growth.
1 min
₹2000 notes withdrawal: ₹6,577 crore worth such notes still with public
The RBI on Monday said 98.15 per cent of the 2000 rupee denomination banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,577 crore worth of such notes are with the public.
1 min
Aircraft tech glitches reported by Indian airlines fall in last 3 yrs: Govt
The number of technical glitches in aircraft reported by various Indian airlines has reduced in the last three years, with the count at 273 for 10,69,680 flights operated during the period from January 2024 to January 2025.
1 min
Equity markets snaps 5-day rising streak, Sensex declines 319 points
AS TRUMP TARIFFS FUEL TRADE WAR FEARS
1 min
No targets for rupee value, it is market-determined: Sitharaman
The value of Indian rupee is market-determined, and there has been no devaluation, which is a feature of a fixed exchange rate regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.
1 min
States should engage with Finance Commission for redressal: FM
TAX DEVOLUTION GRIEVANCES
2 mins
Gold jumps ₹400 to hit a fresh record high of ₹85,300/10 grams
Gold prices jumped Rs 400 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 85,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on the back of continued demand by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
1 min
Head wins Allan Border medal
Star batter Travis Head was named the winner of the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the top Australian men's cricketer, while young all-rounder Annabel Sutherland was awarded the Belinda Clark Medal at the Australian Cricket Awards held here on Monday.
1 min
Neuer gets 1 year contract extension
While the rest of European soccer has their eyes on new players, Bayern Munich re-signed a very familiar face.
1 min
Man City, Haaland 'humbled' by high-flying Arsenal
Erling Haaland experienced an uncomfortable return match against Arsenal in the Premier League, with two opponents — including a teenager — teasing him after goals and the crowd at Emirates Stadium reminding the striker of his provocative comments in the teams' last meeting.
1 min
ISL: Odisha, NorthEast United play out 2-2 draw
Ajaraie equalled Ferran Corominas (2017-18) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (2021-22) in the highest individual goals tally in an ISL season
1 min
Karnataka makes a splash in pool, Punjab lifter Mehak smashes 3 NR
NATIONAL GAMES
1 min
12-Man Mix-Up on Pitch Draws Van Persie's Fury
Robin van Persie simply could not believe it. The former Arsenal and Manchester United great, who now coaches Heerenveen in the Dutch league, was left furious this weekend after his side was held to a 2-2 draw by a rival that played with 12 men.
1 min
Maha: Wrestling bouts turns chaotic
Wrestler disputes verdict, abuses and kicks a referee in chest
1 min
Abhishek comes of age
Self-belief, fearlessness and the Yuvraj factor are Abhishek's driving forces
2 mins
Samson injured, to be sidelined for 5-6 weeks
WILL PLAY IN IPL
1 min
Man of steel: Pragg wins epic battle of Indians to take crown
TATA STEEL CHESS
1 min
WPL Changed Women's Cricketing Landscape
We used to play in the Big Bash League etc even before the WPL, and everyone used to ask us when we would have our own league, and the WPL came and changed the conversations Smriti Mandhana
1 min
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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