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Outsiders joining teachers' protests led to ruckus on April 9: Kolkata CP
Kolkata, April 11: Some outsiders joined the protests by the teaching and non-teaching staff -- who lost their jobs -- in front of the office of the district inspector of schools at Kasba in South Kolkata on Wednesday (April 9) following which the protests turned violent, claimed Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma while speaking to the media on Friday.
Security arrangements tightened in West Bengal ahead of Ram Navami
By Sourav Tewari, Kolkata, April 5: Security has been heightened in West Bengal's Howrah ahead of Ram Navami. According to Kolkata Police, the authorities have made special surveillance and security arrangements for the festival's celebration.
Kolkata Police launch probe amid repeated pattern of robberies by inter-state gang
Kolkata, March 31: Following similar cases of forgeries of the same nature within just two months, the sleuths of Kolkata Police have started investigating inter-state racket rackets where the gang-members are targeting and robbing city-based businessmen of money.
Ram Navami procession routes in Kolkata to be monitored by CCTVs
Kolkata, March 23: Amid experiences of clashes in different pockets in West Bengal over Ram Navami processions in the past, Kolkata Police have decided to bring the routes this year on April 6 under blanket CCTV coverage.
Ruckus in Kolkata over BJP's protest rally against Bengal govt's decision allowing women to work in bars
Kolkata, March 22: Tension broke out in a crowded area in Kolkata on Saturday following clashes between BJP supporters and the state police officers as the latter tried to stop a rally by the party against a recent Bill passed in the West Bengal Assembly removing provisions in the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, that prohibited employment of women in ON-category liquor shops.
Kolkata Police seek rescheduling of IPL match due to Ram Navami commitments
By Ujjwal Roy, Kolkata, March 20 (ANI): The Cricket Association of Bengal has approached BCCI following a request from Kolkata Police to reschedule the match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on April 6 due to heavy deployment across the city for Ram Navami.
JU crisis: Fresh Raj Bhavan-Secretariat tussle in Bengal might surface over proposed police outpost on campus
Kolkata, March 13: Amid enhanced police action and initiatives over the ruckus within West Bengal's Jadavpur University on March 1, more complications in the matter are apprehended, including a fresh spat between the Raj Bhavan and the state Secretariat.
Kolkata Police Law Institute cautions against malpractices in examination for men in uniform
Kolkata, March 7: Kolkata Police Law Institute (KPLI), which offers a two-year Master of Law (L.L.M.) degree and a three-year Bachelor of Law (L.L.B.) degree for in-service police personnel of Kolkata Police, West Bengal Police, and other state government organisations, has issued a notice cautioning about adopting unfair practices in examinations conducted by the institute.
'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' trailer: Neeraj Pandey's crime drama delves into fight against corruption, criminals
Kolkata, March 5: The makers of Jeet Madnani, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee and Parambrata Chatterjee starrer 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' have unveiled the highly anticipated trailer of the crime drama created by Neeraj Pandey.
Kolkata Police musical band allowed to perform at Governor's house after CM's intervention on Republic Day
Kolkata, January 26: A controversy erupted at the West Bengal Governor's house in Kolkata on Republic Day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Kolkata police musical band was initially denied entry to perform in Republic Day celebration at Raj Bhawan on Sunday evening. The band was allowed to perform only after her intervention.
RG Kar case: CBI approaches Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict
Kolkata, Jan 22: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a petition at the Calcutta High Court seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the case of ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor on the premises of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata last year in August.