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Kolkata
'Nari Shakti' takes centre stage at Operation Sindoor briefing
India's 'Nari Shakti' (women power) was prominently displayed during Wednesday's press briefing on Operation Sindoor, as two distinguished female military officers joined Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to detail precision strikes against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
1 min
Entally robbery case: Two more persons arrested
Several more people are suspected to be involved in the robbery
1 min
HC Junks Contempt Petition in SSC Recruitment Case
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday dismissed the contempt petition relating to the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment scam case, reasoning that its previous order got merged with the recent Supreme Court judgement, rendering it unenforceable by the High Court.
1 min
Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to be screened at Cannes 2025
After 'Pratidwandi' was screened in 2022, another classic by Satyajit Ray is headed to the Cannes Film Festival this year.
1 min
First-ever 'bathymetric survey' of Rabindra Sarobar begins Friday
The bathymetric survey, which maps the depths and shapes of underwater terrain, helps illustrate the landscape beneath the water's surface
1 min
With 99.4%, East Burdwan student tops HS 2025
Rupayan Pal of Burdwan CMS High School has secured the top rank in the Higher Secondary examination 2025, scoring 497 out of 500 (99.4 per cent).
1 min
Transport dept to soon launch bus-tracking App for commuters, police
'EXPECTED TO REDUCE TENDENCY OF OVER-SPEEDING'
1 min
Govt sets fire safety guidelines for commercial buildings in state
'ROOF ACCESS MUST REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED...'
2 mins
Fire breaks out in Poddar Court area and Sector V in separate incidents
Tension spread in Poddar Court area after a fire broke out at a shop of electrical goods on Wednesday afternoon.
1 min
DPR for Esplanade multi-level underground parking ready
The project report for the multi-level underground parking facility at Esplanade is complete.
1 min
Science stream continues to dominate HS merit list
Top 4 ranks bagged by PCM-B students
2 mins
'It was supposed to happen; we are happy'
KIN OF PAHALGAM VICTIMS
1 min
Higher Secondary: 3rd sem exams from September 8
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced the schedule for the third and fourth semesters of the Higher Secondary (HS) examinations 2026.
1 min
Higher Secondary: 6 Students From Cooch Behar Secure Top 10 Positions In State Merit List
The North Bengal districts have performed well in the Higher Secondary (HS) examinations with six students from Cooch Behar district securing positions in the top 10 of the state merit list.
2 mins
SNU Announces 'Chair Professorship' in Memory of Mou Roychowdhury
To Be Offered to Int'l or Nat'l Experts
1 min
Kolkata ranks 3rd in pass percentage; 3 city students among state HS toppers
Tathagata Roy, a student of Patha Bhavan, emerged as the Kolkata topper and secured the 8th position in the state by scoring 98%
1 min
'Strike source, not just symptom': Abhishek lauds 'Operation Sindoor'
'I SALUTE OUR ARMED FORCES...'
2 mins
CM Urges Pvt English-Medium Schools To Declare Summer Break From May 9
Her request came hours after the Indian armed forces launched missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK under 'Operation Sindoor'
1 min
Evacuation drills held at 4 schools in Kolkata
'Students went through the process of evacuating their classroom after an alarm was sounded, assembling in the courtyard and taking shelter. They returned to their classrooms once the all-clear signal was given'
1 min
Residents thwart illegal pond filling in Raiganj
'This pond is around a 100-years-old. If it is filled up, our roads & houses will be submerged after any moderate rain.'
1 min
TMC Member Murder Accused Held in Odisha
In a significant development, police have apprehended Bikash Debnath, the prime suspect in the murder of Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Subrata Debnath in Itahar of North Dinajpur district.
1 min
Preparedness: Mock drills conducted in North Bengal
With \"Operation Sindoor\" flagged off and directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct mock drills, many locations in North Bengal tested their preparedness for any eventualities.
2 mins
Student Dies on Trip to Darjeeling Hills
A 20-year-old college student from Berhampur, Murshidabad died during an educational trip to the hills.
1 min
Once considered as waste, discarded fish scales fuel new livelihood in Balurghat
A surprising yet sustainable transformation is underway on the banks of the Atreyee River in Balurghat, where discarded fish scales — once considered useless waste — are becoming a source of livelihood for local fishermen.
1 min
Chief Justice of Cal HC arrives in Jalpaiguri to oversee handover of Circuit Bench infrastructure
The long-anticipated moment has arrived as Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam reached Jalpaiguri on Wednesday afternoon to attend a key event marking the handover of the permanent infrastructure for the Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench.
1 min
Youth Killed While Saving Sister From Knife Attack
A young man was brutally murdered while trying to save his sister from a knife attack in South Dinajpur's Harirampur.
1 min
New housing projects for marginalised communities in English Bazar
In a significant step toward inclusive urban development, the English Bazar Municipality (EBM) has undertaken a new initiative to build three multi-storied housing complexes for the Harijan community in the municipal area.
1 min
Twin raids in Siliguri: Illegal liquor factory busted in Uttarayan, cannabis smuggling foiled
Three individuals have been arrested in the case so far. They have been identified as Jalandhar Kumar Singh, Prabhat Kumar and Sangita Devi, reportedly residents of Bihar
1 min
HS: Battling economic constraints, boy from Boxirhat ranks 2nd in state
HE SCORED AN IMPRESSIVE 496 OUT OF 500 MARKS
1 min
Unnatural sex with wife without consent is punishable under Section 377 IPC
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that non-consensual unnatural sexual intercourse by a man with his wife, even if she is above 18 years of age, is a punishable offence.
1 min
Cross-border Narco Network Busted in Punjab
The Punjab Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a cross-border narco network with the arrest of three persons in two separate operations.
1 min
Amit Shah Leads High-Level Security Review
Praises 'Operation Sindoor' as Strong Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
1 min
NIA Appeals for Public Assistance in Pahalgam Attack Investigation
Provides Contact Numbers
2 mins
Shah Directs to Call Back All Security Personnel on Leave
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday directed chiefs of all paramilitary forces to call back their personnel who are on leave in the wake of the strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan as a retaliatory action against the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.
1 min
India Briefs Key Global Powers On Reasons For 'Operation Sindoor'
Ajit Doval tells his counterparts in various countries
1 min
Oppn extols armed forces for 'bold, decisive' action against terror camps
'OPERATION SINDOOR'
2 mins
Harsh Blow To Terrorism
Living up to its promise, the Indian government, as anticipated, launched highly sophisticated air strikes on 'terrorist infrastructures'—killing over 70 individuals—across nine sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) and Pakistan, under the template of 'Operation Sindoor'.
2 mins
Lighthouses of Learning
Over 3.5 lakh children aged six months to six years have benefitted from this intervention in the district over the last two and a half years
4 mins
Striking with an Iron Will
The precise, coordinated military strike deep into Pakistan, under the codename Operation Sindoor, reasserts India's technological prowess and strategic resolve towards thwarting terrorism in cases of condemnable incursions
3 mins
Conclave to elect new pope begins
With the cry of \"Extra omnes\" — Latin for \"all out\" — the great doors of the Sistine Chapel closed Wednesday and 133 cardinals began the secretive, centuries-old ritual of electing a new leader of the Catholic Church, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith's 2,000-year history.
1 min
Israeli Strike in Lebanese Port City Kills Hamas Member
An Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon killed an official with the Palestinian militant group Hamas early Wednesday, authorities said.
1 min
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 people
TEL AVIV PREPARES TO RAMP UP ITS OFFENSIVE
1 min
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan Army was ready for Indian attack
LAUDS FORCES FOR 'SWIFT RESPONSE'
1 min
Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow as Leaders Arrive for WW2 Parade
Security is expected to be tight at Friday's centrepiece parade
1 min
PSX tanks 6500 pts as India-Pak tensions rise
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) lost 6,500 points on Wednesday amid an escalation of military confrontation between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
Bourses Block Their Websites For Int'l Users
Amid India launching missile attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have taken precautionary measures by blocking their websites for international users, sources said.
1 min
Softer vegetable prices lower meal cost in April: Report
Softer vegetable prices helped in lowering the cost of home-made meals in April this year, a report said on Wednesday.
1 min
Rupee falls 42 paise to 84.77 against dollar
The rupee depreciated 42 paise to close at 84.77 against the US dollar on Wednesday, as heightened cross-border tensions following India's military strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir weighed on the domestic currency.
1 min
India to save ₹1.8 lakh cr on oil import bill
Amid Softening Global Oil Prices
2 mins
India PE-VC market rebounds in 2024 by 9% to $43 billion, says report
\"The recovery strengthened India's position as Asia-Pacific's 2nd-largest PE-VC destination, capturing about 20% of the total investment\"
2 mins
Gold rises ₹1K to breach ₹1 lakh/10 gram-mark
Gold prices surged Rs 1,000 to breach the crucial Rs 1 lakh per 10 gram-mark in the national capital on Wednesday as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan triggered a safe-haven buying rush.
1 min
GreenLine, Shriram Finance join hands to scale up green logistics
Essar group's green logistics solutions provider GreenLine Mobility Solutions has partnered with Shriram Finance for the deployment of a new fleet of LNG-powered trucks, a statement said on Wednesday.
1 min
Govt Issues LoI to Starlink for Satcom Services
The government has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Starlink for satcom services, sources said on Wednesday.
1 min
Mkts Close Higher Unaffected by India's Strikes in PoK, Pak
'OPERATION SINDOOR'
2 mins
PNB Q4 profit rises 52% to ₹4,567 cr
Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday reported a 52 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 4,567 crore for Q4 FY25, helped by robust business growth and recovery.
2 mins
There's relatable factor in playing small town characters
Rajkummar Rao said the characters he often portrays in films, whether an everyday man or someone from a small town, come naturally to him as he has lived that life.
1 min
'MI Erred in Execution'
Mumbai Indians’ head coach Mahela Jayawardene said his side erred in execution and lost the game despite being in control against Gujarat Titans in the IPL, adding that the five-time champions will treat every remaining match as a \"playoff\" from hereon.
1 min
Stellar Inter: Frattesi breaks Barca hearts in thriller
This is the eighth time Barcelona have been eliminated from the UCL (since 1992-93) in semis, the joint most of any team
1 min
Rodrigues does a ton of good as India beat SA
IN TRI-NATION SERIES FINAL
1 min
'10 Things I Hate About You' director planning a sequel trilogy
\"10 Things I Hate About Dating' is definitively in the works as a feature film. We're developing it right now,\" Junger told 'People' magazine
1 min
'Miss World' pageant to spotlight Telangana on global tourism map
The pageant will promote Telangana's diverse tourism offerings to an international audience
2 mins
Compound archers storm into WC final
The Indian men's and women's compound archery teams stormed into the finals of the World Cup Stage 2 with commanding wins here on Wednesday, assuring the country of two medals from the prestigious event.
1 min
Chennai's Super King
Dhoni, Brevis shine as CSK deal KKR blow
2 mins
Tested to the limit?
ROHIT RETIRES FROM TEST CRICKET, WILL CONTINUE ODIs
2 mins
A New Era in Drug Development
Artificial Intelligence can cut drug discovery time from 5-6 years to just 1-2 years and lower costs by up to 30%
2 mins
University of Birmingham Dubai marks 125th anniversary, to offer 50% scholarships
Value of award: Up to 50% of tuition fees (2025 entry) No. of awards: 125 Eligibility: The scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who exhibit the highest standards of academic excellence. Students for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes will be considered, and awardees will be shortlisted based on academic merit. How to apply: This is an exclusive award, offered on an invitation-only basis.
1 min
Workshop on laser dentistry held in Kolkata
More than 47 participants took part in the laser hands-on training
1 min
98% of Indian Employers Say Micro-credentials Make Job Applications Stronger: Report
Higher pay on the table for job seekers with industry-aligned micro-credentials
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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