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Kolkata
Entally Robbery: About Rs 29L recovered from Rs 2.66 cr loot
The police recovered part of the money stolen in Entally from two employees of a foreign currency exchange agency, who were on their way to deposit the cash at a bank in Park Circus.
1 min
Scattered rain next week: MeT
The city dwellers on Friday witnessed hot and humid weather. The situation was similar in all the South Bengal districts as well.
1 min
Pvt bus operators threaten 72-hour strike from May 22
A major coalition of private bus and minibus operators has threatened to halt services for 72 hours, from May 22 to 24, if their long-pending demands are not addressed by May 20.
1 min
Comfort first: Transport dept issues new bus design guidelines
The Transport department has notified consideration of certain specifications associated with the comfort for the general public in buses and contract carriage for initial registration or renewal of fitness certificate.
1 min
HC strikes down law penalising consumers for excess power use
The Calcutta High Court has struck down Regulation 4.4 of the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2011, which allowed electricity companies to penalise consumers who consumed more electricity than the limit prescribed by the companies.
1 min
Fake Call Centre Bust: Cyber Cops Seize Rs 19L from Kasba House
He obtained victims' credentials, accessed their Amazon Pay accounts and transferred credits to his own wallets. He also used a remote access software to control victims' devices
1 min
Will never compromise with turncoat leaders who switched from other parties
Dilip Ghosh defends Digha Dham visit during 'meet with RSS leaders'
2 mins
Bengal STF Nabs Two JMB Terror Outfit Members
The duo were given the task to recruit and motivate the Muslim youths to join the terror organisation and radicalise them...
1 min
No cruelty sans wilful conduct causing grave health injury: HC
Husband, in-laws acquitted in case where wife died after consuming poison due to 'torture for dowry'
1 min
ER steps up security amid heightened alert
In response to the prevailing emergent situation in the country, Eastern Railway (ER) has ramped up surveillance and safety protocols across its network to safeguard passengers and ensure uninterrupted operations.
1 min
On alert: Kolkata airport tightens security, travel advisory issued
In response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata has significantly bolstered its security measures.
1 min
High-level meet in Jalpaiguri to strengthen border vigilance
A high-level coordination meeting was held on Friday at the District Magistrate's conference hall, bringing together key officials from the Army, Border Security Force (BSF) and various departments of the Jalpaiguri district administration.
1 min
Curbing accidents: CP flags off 30 buses with blind spot mirrors
'While analysing cases, we found that about 24 per cent of the fatal bus accidents are due to blind spots. We came up with a plan to install a mirror in the front of the buses at a certain angle. After installing these in some buses, drivers found it useful'
1 min
Verify Before Putting Out Every Piece of News, Urges TMC MP
'FAKE VIDEOS, MISLEADING LIES...
1 min
Summer vacation in state-run schools extended; set to reopen on June 2 now
INDIA-PAK CONFLICT
2 mins
Hili: 1971 war town echoes with fresh pain after Pahalgam terror attack
'We saw Pakistani soldiers kill children by smashing them to the ground. The entire town was deserted. We walked miles to Balurghat or Kamarpara to survive'
2 mins
Will Ensure Adequate Security Measures in Place at Assembly
SPEAKER
1 min
On guard: Kolkata Port beefs up security amid national alert
In response to heightened national security concerns, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, has implemented stringent security measures to safeguard its infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted operations.
1 min
Naxalbari officials inspect Mechi River bank
Authorities from Naxalbari Block administration conducted a field inspection along the Mechi River bank following allegations of large-scale encroachment on government land.
1 min
Balurghat Dist Hosp Launches New Initiative To Enhance Transparency
\"Mukhomukhi Super\"
1 min
Attack on youth activist sparks political storm in Darjeeling
Opposition parties in the Hills along with some apolitical organisations have lined up protest programmes, including gheraoes and rallies, over the alleged attack on Sudan Gurung of the Trained Unemployed Youth Welfare Organisation.
1 min
Cooch Behar Municipality Starts Rs 75L Market Renovation Project
The Cooch Behar Municipality has undertaken a major initiative to revamp two of the town's key marketplaces — Bhawaniganj Bazaar and Kalika Bazaar — with a total allocation of Rs 75 lakh.
1 min
In an unexpected twist, Chennai mangoes rule the markets in Malda
Known across the globe for its luscious mangoes, Malda is currently witnessing an unexpected twist in its fruit markets.
2 mins
Garbage piles up as nearly 700 conservancy workers on strike
PENDING WAGES, SALARY HIKE
1 min
TMC Sweeps Agricultural Co-op Society Polls in North Bengal
Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Agricultural Cooperative Society elections across four districts of North Bengal.
1 min
Siliguri: Tension erupts over attack on bizman by intoxicated youths
Tension gripped the NTS More area of Siliguri following allegations that a group of intoxicated youths harassed and physically assaulted a local businessman and his family, sparking outrage among the business association.
1 min
Crop loss caused by jumbos: Over 1K farmers get Rs 4.03 cr compensation
IN A FIRST TIME IN ALIPURDUAR FOR POTATO FARMERS
1 min
I&B minister meets editors; stresses on factual, responsible reporting
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday underscored the importance of factual and responsible reporting, particularly when India is engaged in a military standoff with Pakistan.
1 min
SC Frees Six Murder Accused With Heavy Heart as 71 of 87 Witnesses Turn Hostile
The Supreme Court on Friday \"with a heavy heart\" acquitted six murder accused after majority witnesses, including the victim's son, turned hostile in the case.
1 min
L-G Sinha visits shelling-hit J&K villages
The morale of soldiers is high and the Indian Army is ready to deal with any situation, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday after visiting villages affected by Pakistani shelling in the Uri sector.
1 min
Kolkata Metro enhances Joka-Majerhat services again
Extends hours from May 13
1 min
India Confronting Challenge of Terrorism, Shared Threat to International Community
Jaishankar Says at an Event Hosted at Russian Embassy Here to Mark 80th Anniversary of Soviet Union's Triumph Over Nazi Germany in World War II
1 min
PIB Fact-Check Debunks Wave of Cross-Border Misinformation
Targeting India
1 min
J&K CM Omar says escalation won't benefit anyone, urges Pak to focus on de-escalation
Warning Pakistan that continued escalation from across the border would only hurt them, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called Thursday's aerial strikes on Jammu one of the \"most serious assaults\" on the city since the 1971 war.
1 min
History is witness: Those who challenged India's self-respect got befitting reply, says Congress
Closer Look
1 min
India ramps up diplomatic offensive against Pak, says it's at war with terrorists
'WILL BRING JUSTICE TO VICTIMS OF PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK'
2 mins
PM Modi dials Guj CM, inquires about state's preparedness, safety measures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in view of the current situation and inquired about Gujarat's preparedness for being a border state, the CM said on Friday.
1 min
At Least 24 Airports Closed for Civilian Flights Till May 15
At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday.
1 min
Redefining national Air Defence and offensive capabilities
INDIA'S SKY SHIELD
2 mins
Pakistan Needs To Step Back
In a region fraught with historical baggage and trust deficits, Pakistan's latest misadventure with India is threatening to spiral into a full-scale conflict—possibly the fifth war between the two nuclear-armed nations.
2 mins
Choking on Apathy
Before Delhi's perennial problem of air pollution descends into its haziest winter phase, policymakers need to ensure proactive regulations; write Arihant Jain & Sayukta Agarwal
5 mins
Strategic Blindspot
General Asim Munir's failure to judge the might and resolve of new India mirrors the strategic miscalculations made by his predecessors, and has expectedly backfired
2 mins
B'desh's govt mulling to ban Hasina's political party
Bangladesh's interim government on Friday said it would take a \"quick decision\" on banning deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League.
1 min
Ukraine Says It Uncovered Hungarian Espionage Network
Ukraine's main security agency said Friday it had arrested two people on suspicion of spying for Hungary by gathering intelligence on Ukraine's military in the west of the country.
1 min
Australian PM says reducing student debt is re-elected govt's first priority
'I think that's important, not just in itself but for what it says about our commitment to intergenerational equity'
1 min
'Pakistan engaged in diplomatic contacts with Iran, Saudi & others'
As per defence minister the move is to de-escalate situation
1 min
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pope, Calls His Election Both Cross and Blessing
Pope Leo XIV, history's first US-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church.
1 min
UN agencies warn Israel plans for aid distribution endanger lives in Gaza
The plan has caused a surge of malnutrition and hunger among Palestinians
2 mins
Leaders of 27 nations join Putin to celebrate 80th Victory Day
AT MOSCOW'S RED SQUARE
2 mins
Imran Khan's party moves court for his release
Amid India-Pak Tensions
1 min
Gold prices rally ₹480 to ₹99,730 per 10 grams
Gold prices rallied Rs 480 to Rs 99,730 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday as rising tensions between India and Pakistan triggered demand for safe haven assets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
1 min
Reliance Power posts ₹126 cr net profit in Q4
Reliance Power on Friday posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 126 crore in January-March quarter of FY25 due to lower expenses.
1 min
First round of FTA talks between India & New Zealand concludes
New Zealand's avg import tariff is only 2.3%, while India's avg tariff stands at 17.8%, meaning it would have to make significant reductions
2 mins
Equity MF inflow dips to ₹24,269 cr in April
SIP contributions remained robust, recording Rs 26,632 cr inflows in April
2 mins
Total profit of PSBs rises to record ₹1.78 lakh cr in FY25
All 12 PSBs had earned total profit of ₹1.41 lakh cr in FY24
2 mins
Oil Companies Assure Public: Ample Fuel Stocks Available, No Need for Panic Buying
Panic Buying Was Mostly Witnessed in States Bordering Pakistan
2 mins
PSX Continues to Feel the Heat of India-Pak Conflict
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday continued to feel the effects of the ongoing conflict in the region with equity investors said to have suffered 820 billion rupees in losses in the last three days.
1 min
India's Forex Stocks Fall $2.065 Billion to $686.064 Billion
India's forex reserves dropped $2.065 billion to $686.064 billion for the week ended May 2, the RBI said on Friday.
1 min
Birla Corporation Q4 net profit rises 33% to ₹257 crore
This came after three challenging quarters that had affected the entire industry
1 min
PSBs refute rumours, say ATMs well stocked & fully functional
India's largest lender SBI advised its customers not to rely on unverified information
1 min
State Bank, 7 other lenders to sell 20% stake in Yes Bank to Japan's SMBC for ₹13,483 crore
After the completion of the transaction, SMBC will become the single largest shareholder of Yes Bank
2 mins
NMDC's 'Choo Lo Aasmaan' helps Dantewada topper aim for IIT
Ramshila Nag, 15, from Pondum village in Dantewada district, secured the top rank in the district and placed ninth in the entire state in the CG State Matriculation Examination.
1 min
LIC Launches Facility for 'Premium Payment Through WhatsApp Bot'
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday unveiled an online facility for \"Premium payment through WhatsApp bot\".
1 min
Satellite cos like Starlink to pay 4% of revenue as spectrum charges
Operators offering satellite-based broadband internet services in urban areas would have to shell out extra Rs 500/subscribers annually
3 mins
Markets Tumble Over 1% Amid India-Pak Conflict Flares Up
The rupee pared its initial losses to settle for the day higher by 22 paise to 85.36 against the US dollar
1 min
No takers for PSL, PCB postpones it
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL), hours after announcing that the T20 tournament has been shifted to the UAE because of the ongoing military conflict with India.
1 min
BCCI Keen to Host 2027 WTC Final in India
The BCCI is contemplating to host the World Test Championship (WTC) final of the 2025-2027 cycle in India, and a proposal in this regard will be formalised at a later date.
1 min
An English lesson
It is United's third Europa League final in eight years, having won the competition in 2017
1 min
Asia Cup IPL
Scrapping of Asia Cup in September is best possible option for IPL
2 mins
Special train, convoys: How Punjab and DC were moved to safety
GROWING CONCERNS
1 min
'Extremely proud': India's stars put weight behind armed forces
We stand in solidarity with, and salute our armed forces for fiercely protecting our country in these difficult times — Virat Kohli
2 mins
Archery WC: Compound mixed team sniff bronze medal, Salunkhe on song
On Saturday, India will also feature in the two gold medal matches
1 min
Had to evacuate 25,000 people, recalls Dhumal
He was seen requesting people to leave the stadium
1 min
Alonso Confirms Leverkusen Departure
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says he's leaving the German club ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid.
1 min
People liked Superboys of Malegaon in theatres
Filmmaker Reema Kagti said audiences liked her latest directorial venture 'Superboys of Malegaon' in theatres, even though the turnout was disappointing.
1 min
'Felt like an outsider at times in the past'
Lauren formed meaningful relationships and embraced different cultures
1 min
Singer-actress Lisa Mishra talked about "The Royals"
Singer-actress Lisa Mishra, now seen in the drama series \"The Royals,\" opened up about the intense audition process she went through to bag the role of Niki.
1 min
'Nobody made big-budget films with Om Puri, Irrfan'
Nawazuddin lamented acclaimed actors being put in a box over the years
1 min
Barry Keoghan was 'nervous' to meet Ringo Starr
Keoghan essays the role of Starr in one of Sam Mendes' projects
1 min
'Still the same boy from Aaja Ve'
Rajkummar Rao talked about his journey since Sona Mohapatra's 2006 song
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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