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In this issue

Kolkata

ECI scraps over 7K 'fake voter cards' in Bengal after TMC complaint

In response to serious concerns from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding duplicate voter cards, the Election Commission of India (ECI), after a thorough examination, has annulled approximately 7,800 fraudulent voter cards in Bengal.

1 min

Sealdah Div launches special ID badges for TTES to stop impersonators

To tackle the growing problem of fake ticket examiners and enhance passenger safety, the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has introduced specially coded Unique Identity badges bearing official logos for all Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs).

1 min

Man from Bengal dies while descending from Mt Everest

A 45-year-old climber from Bengal's Ranaghat, Subrata Ghosh, died while descending from Mt Everest after successfully reaching its summit.

1 min

Press Club mourns demise of Aajkaal scribe

The Press Club, Kolkata mourned the demise of eminent sports journalist Dhiman Datta, who passed away at his Salt Lake residence on Friday afternoon.

1 min

Sunderbans: State to launch floating vessels to provide healthcare services

WITH DOCTORS & HEALTH WORKERS ON BOARD

1 min

Any permit not renewed within six months of expiry will be deemed cancelled: Transport dept

Taking a strong stance against the growing practice of transport permit holders failing to renew their permits for extended periods — sometimes even years — the state Transport department has issued a notification mandating that any permit not renewed within six months of expiry will be deemed cancelled under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

2 mins

KMC Announces Measures to Tackle Nor'westers, Monsoon

FROM JUNE 1 TO OCTOBER 31

2 mins

Pending civil case won't affect criminal proceedings, says HC

While observing that if a criminality is made out, mere pendency of a civil proceeding wouldn't come in the way of sustaining such a criminal proceeding, Calcutta High Court quashed criminal cases against two petitioners, arising out of a civil dispute, due to lack of prima facie evidence.

1 min

Naihati: Minor boy assaulted to death for collecting mangoes, 1 held

A minor boy was assaulted to death while collecting mangoes from an orchard in Naihati of North 24-Parganas on Thursday evening.

1 min

Man gets 3 years jail for possession and consumption of deer meat

The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court in Alipurduar has sentenced one Rajesh Rabha to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for the illegal possession and consumption of deer meat.

1 min

TMC distances from Saugata's comment on Operation Sindoor

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has distanced itself from its MP Saugata Roy's comment on operation 'Sindoor' where he described India-Pakistan conflict as \"insignificant\" and questioned the Centre's claims of hitting bases in Pakistan.

1 min

Partially burnt body found in sack

Till Friday night, the identity of the deceased was not established

1 min

Salboni: Preliminary work begins on Rs 16K cr JSW industrial park

Preliminary work has begun to engage contractors for the establishment of the JSW industrial park in Salboni, located in West Midnapore.

2 mins

Suvendu sends notice to Barla; Dilip Ghosh sounds alarm

DISCORD IN BJP AGAIN?

1 min

HS Vocational: Pass percentage jumps by 10% from last yr; CM congratulates

PURULIA BOY TOPS WITH 98%

1 min

SC tells state to pay employees 25% DA dues in 3 months

The Supreme Court of India, on Friday, issued an interim order directing the West Bengal government to pay 25 per cent of Dearness Allowance (DA) dues (2006 to 2015) to its state government employees and pensioners within three months.

1 min

Organisational reshuffle in TMC: Several district presidents axed, core committees formed

WITH EYES ON 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

2 mins

Large quantities of yaba tablets & marijuana seized in separate raids

Several people arrested across Cooch Behar

1 min

Govt agencies conduct raids in eateries across Siliguri

In a shocking revelation following a complaint about insects being found in biryani meat, a massive joint operation by government agencies, including Food Safety department, Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC), Consumer Affairs, Fire and police have uncovered widespread food safety violations across several eateries in Siliguri.

1 min

Ganga erosion control project worth Rs 14 cr begins in Gopalpur

PROJ TO COVER 1,700 METRE OF RIVERBANK

1 min

Cooch Behar: Construction supervisor found dead

Tension gripped the premises of Cooch Behar MJN Medical College late Thursday night after the body of a 24-year-old building construction supervisor was found hanging on the fifth floor of the under-construction medical college building.

1 min

Heightened vigil at border in South Dinajpur villages amid infiltration fears

REPORT ANY UNFAMILIAR OR SUSPICIOUS INDIVIDUALS

2 mins

Raiganj: Retired teacher held for sexually assaulting minor girl

In a disturbing incident in Hemtabad, North Dinajpur, police arrested a retired school teacher, Amal Barman, on charges of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old minor girl.

1 min

Sri Sri Academy, Siliguri shines in CBSE Board examinations 2025

Sri Sri Academy, Siliguri has once again upheld its reputation for academic excellence, with its students delivering an exceptional performance in the CBSE Board Examinations 2025.

1 min

North Dinajpur: 3 Held With Over 300 gm Brown Sugar

In a significant anti-narcotics operation, police apprehended three individuals on Thursday night at Malduar Bridge under Dharampur II Gram Panchayat in Goalpokhar, North Dinajpur district.

1 min

Mamata to visit North Bengal from May 19 with focus on industrial growth

TO REVIEW ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRESS IN REGION

2 mins

Political shift in Mahishbathani: 50 families join Trinamool from BJP

In a significant political development, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the Mahishbathani region of Old Malda Block.

1 min

Poet-lyricist Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya receive Jnanpith Award for 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave away the 58th Jnanpith Award to renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for year 2023.

1 min

Centre allows National Recruitment Agency to perform Aadhaar-based authentication

The Centre has allowed the National Recruitment Agency, mandated to conduct online examinations to screen government job aspirants, to perform Aadhaar-based authentication on a voluntary basis for different stakeholders, including applicants and public exam functionaries.

1 min

Presidential Reference Route on State Bills: TN to Consult Other State CMs, Says Stalin

Tamil Nadu will consult other state CMs and leaders on President Droupadi Murmu's query to the Supreme Court on timelines by judicial orders for exercise of discretion on state Bills, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday.

1 min

IMF Must Rethink Assistance to Pakistan, Says Rajnath Singh

I believe that in today's time, any kind of financial assistance to Pakistan is nothing less than terror funding

1 min

J&K: CM Omar's remarks on reviving Tulbul project lead to war of words with Mehbooba

What started as a war of words between Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti over the former's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Barrage project on Wullar Lake turned into a mudslinging match, with the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister accusing his predecessor of taking the conversation to gutter level.

1 min

About 17 remote Naxal-hit villages get electricity

CHHATTISGARH

1 min

Bihar Govt Renames Gaya City as 'Gaya Jee'

'The decision was taken because of the city's historic and religious importance'

1 min

IWT to remain suspended until Pak abjures support for cross-border terror

The Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended \"until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism\", the Union Jal Shakti ministry has conveyed to the cabinet secretary.

1 min

India Climbs to 151st on Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index

Finland, Estonia, and the Netherlands take up the top three positions in the index that sought responses from more than 5,000 persons from across the world to finalize the rankings

1 min

'Op Sindoor reflects PM's firm political will, precise intelligence of agencies'

AMIT SHAH OPENS NEW MULTI-AGENCY CENTRE IN DELHI

1 min

State legislatures rush 500+ Bills in 2024 as sitting days, scrutiny decline: Report

THE DATA REVEALS A LONG-TERM DECLINE IN LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT

2 mins

Multipronged Menace

How long?\" is the moot question. Even after more than seven decades of its merger in the Union of India, and five decades of its statehood, Manipur is still reeling under the debris of insurgency.

2 mins

Know thy foe

The India-Pakistan skirmish unveiled the enemy within and without, leaving important lessons for us to learn

4 mins

Bravehearts at borders

The BSF, which emerged as a frontline protagonist in the fierce four-day exchange with Pakistan, is an embodiment of courage and resilience, but requires a tech-driven reset

5 mins

Trump Says He'll Meet Putin Soon

President Donald Trump said Friday he's moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can.

1 min

From 1948 to now, Palestinian woman in Gaza recounts life of displacement

As a 4-year-old, Ghalia Abu Moteir was driven to live in a tent in Khan Younis after her family fled their home in what's now Israel, escaping advancing Israeli forces.

2 mins

Prez Trump suspends US asylum system

They arrive at the US border from around the world: Eritrea, Guatemala, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ghana, Uzbekistan and so many other countries.

1 min

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 93 people in Gaza

AS TRUMP WRAPS UP HIS MIDDLE EAST VISIT

2 mins

'Iran has proposal from US on its advancing nuclear programme'

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has an American proposal over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme as negotiations between the two countries go on.

1 min

Indian climber dies while descending from Mt Everest summit point

The deceased climber has been identified as Subrata Ghosh from West Bengal

1 min

Trump Admin Plans to Impose 5% Tax on Outward Remittances

The cost for Indians in the US sending money back home will rise, with their total annual outgo likely to cross $1.6 billion as the Trump administration plans to impose a 5 percent tax on outward remittances.

1 min

BTA: India, US trade mins to review progress from today

Main issues that will figure in the negotiations include market access, rules of origin & non-tariff barriers

2 mins

Won't be able to operate post FY26 without govt's support on AGR: VIL

Telecom operator Vodafone Idea told the Telecom Department that without the government's timely support on AGR, it will not be able to operate beyond FY26 as the bank funding discussions will not move forward.

1 min

RBI Slaps Fine on Deutsche Bank, Yes Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said it has imposed penalties on Deutsche Bank AG, India and Yes Bank for non-compliance with certain regulatory norms.

1 min

Gold Prices Jump ₹1,400 to ₹96,450/10 gms

Gold prices jumped Rs 1,400 to Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to fresh buying from jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

Forex stocks jump $4.5 billion to $690.61 billion on rise in gold assets: RBI

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion for the week ended May 9 on the back of a steep increase in gold assets, the RBI said on Friday.

1 min

Alcoholic beverage makers to see revenue growth of 8-10% in FY26: Report

The operating profitability will increase 60-80 basis points (bps), supported by continuing premiumisation, the report said

2 mins

AIASL & other ground handling cos start onboarding Celebi staff

Multiple ground handling companies, including state-owned AIASL, Bird Worldwide Flight Services and Indo Thai, are onboarding the staff of Celebi Airport Services India at various airports and fresh airport entry passes are being issued, industry executives said on Friday.

1 min

Balmer Lawrie Reports PAT of ₹81.53 Crore in Q4

For FY25 the PAT jumped by 14.41% to Rs 232.80 crore

1 min

As summer heats up, online searches for cooling solutions rise significantly: Justdial

As the heat intensifies, a significant surge in online searches for cooling solutions indicates a growing public demand for relief.

2 mins

Pharma, Electronics, Engineering Account for 50% of Exports in FY25

The main export destinations for engineering goods were the United States, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, the UK & Germany

2 mins

Equity Benchmarks End Lower on Profit Taking in IT Shares

Bharti Airtel Declines Nearly 3%

1 min

'Would not have let Rohit miss Sydney Test'

Had he been the India coach on the previous tour of Australia, Ravi Shastri would not have allowed captain Rohit Sharma to drop himself from the Sydney Test despite loss of form.

1 min

Young, wild and on a spree

This was Lamine Yamal's season.

1 min

Jaiswal, Nair in A squad ahead of England tour

It includes players from the IPL which are out of playoffs or are unlikely to make knockouts

1 min

Standout: Rohit at a loss of words as Wankhede stand is inaugurated

To have my name here with the greats of the game and the world's best political leader, I am super grateful Rohit Sharma

1 min

Neeraj turns mirage into reality

BREACHES ELUSIVE 90m MARK IN DOHA DL

1 min

In a major blow to DC, pacer Starc not to return

Will Jacks back for MI

1 min

Now playing: IPL

IPL resumes with the RCB vs KKR face-off; Kohli's outing in focus

1 min

When art becomes inclusion of CREATIVITY & COMPASSION

This year's edition was more than a music event. It was a movement - a pulse of collective humanity set to sound and motion

1 min

'Vvan: Force of the Forrest' to release in May 2026

'Vvan: Force of the Forrest' also stars Tamannaah Bhatia

1 min

Always Believed That Dance Is A Powerful Form Of Storytelling

Malaika Arora, who has joined the panel of 'Realme Hip Hop India' Season 2, strongly feels that dance is a powerful form of storytelling.

1 min

Indian Voices Take Climate Justice to Cannes

Juhi Vyas and Mohini Sharma collaborate with 'Greenpeace India' to spotlight climate and ocean crises through powerful red carpet fashion

2 mins

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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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