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Santanu Chowdhury
Santanu is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express, Kolkata and covers politics, administration, education and civic issues in West Bengal. An alumnus of the University of Calcutta, Santanu has been a journalist for a decade and has previously worked with The Asian Age in Kolkata. He can be reached at santanu.chowdhury@expressindia.com
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Thu, Jan 25, 2024
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The BJP alleged that the Kolkata police dismantled makeshift stages set up at Entally, Jorasanko and Shyambazar areas to screen the Namo Nav Matdata Sammelan programme, citing traffic issues.
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Bengal on Jan 28-29, his third visit in 3 monthsSubscriber Only
January 24, 2024 16:14 IST
This will be his first visit to West Bengal after the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into medical admission ‘irregularities’; state moves division bench, gets interim staySubscriber Only
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A Calcutta High Court single-judge bench ordered a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the admission of MBBS candidates in state-run medical colleges and hospitals, saying it had no faith in the state police.
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
As Bengal BJP celebrates Ram Mandir consecration, Suvendu Adhikari talks about ‘saffron tsunami across the nation’Subscriber Only
January 22, 2024 17:01 IST
BJP MP Dilip Ghosh criticises Mamata Banerjee’s all-faith rally as an attempt to divert attention from the Ayodhya event.
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Tension at Jadavpur University: Pro V-C, guard injured as ABVP activists attempt live screening of Ram Mandir ceremonySubscriber Only
January 22, 2024 15:49 IST
SFI members shouted counter-slogans at the ABVP activists, leading to a minor scuffle on the Jadavpur University campus. Later, the situation was brought under control by the security guards.
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
ASER 2023 findings: ‘In Cooch Behar, 79% 14 to 18-yr olds unable to do basic arithmetic’Subscriber Only
January 18, 2024 05:36 IST
At 61.3 per cent, more than half of 14 to 18 year old youths in the district could not read simple sentences in English.
Thu, Jan 18, 2024
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Sahadeb Sarkar's removal as director makes him the third IIM director in three years to leave his post before the expiry of tenure.
Thu, Jan 18, 2024
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January 17, 2024 04:43 IST
Environmental scientists point out that uncontrolled burning of waste, construction dust, use of wood for cooking, vehicular exhaust fumes and meteorological conditions are among the major factors behind the surge.
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Kolkata’s AQI turns ‘very poor’, PCB blames it on ‘low wind speed’Subscriber Only
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The air quality in neighbouring Howrah district also remained poor with an AQI reading of 278 at Belur Math.
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
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For the last 33 years, Purnima has been regularly visiting Ayodhya in memory of her late brothers and prayed for a favourable verdict in the case.
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
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Teachers' union writes to President & CJI seeking their intervention; blames Governor 'for complicating the matter'
Fri, Jan 12, 2024
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ED alleges mostly bailable and non-scheduled offences slapped against 'attackers' in police FIR, claims magnitude of ration "scam" is "enormous"
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
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The BJP also demanded the arrest of absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, the alleged mastermind behind the attack on ED officials.
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
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On Thursday evening, The Indian Express accompanied the BJP workers in New Alipore area during their door-to-door campaign.
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December 29, 2023 22:14 IST
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Sat, Dec 30, 2023
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December 27, 2023 17:33 IST
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Thu, Dec 28, 2023
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December 25, 2023 17:45 IST
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December 25, 2023 00:49 IST
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Mon, Dec 25, 2023
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West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar and other party leaders from the state unit were present at the event organised by the Lokkho Konthe Gita Path Committee.
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
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December 18, 2023 18:07 IST
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated over 3,200 students who received their degrees at the convocation and hoped for better participation of women in the field of science and technology.
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Delayed by cyclone, migratory birds begin to arrive in wetlands across stateSubscriber Only
December 18, 2023 05:12 IST
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023
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