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Amit Shah seeks CBI probe of BJYM worker's death, slams Mamata govt
Demanding a CBI probe into the death of BJYM worker Arjun Chowrasia in Kolkata's Kashipur, Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said a culture of violence and a fear psychosis was prevalent in Bengal.
 "Amit Shah seeks CBI probe of BJYM worker's death, slams Mamata govt")
India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon
 "India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat")
STF of Kolkata police arrests illegal arms racketeer, recovers 2 pistols
The arrest was made in Parsi Bagan lane area
 "STF of Kolkata police arrests illegal arms racketeer, recovers 2 pistols")
People ring in Bengali New Year with elan
Long queues were witnessed outside Kalighat and Dakshineswar temples since morning, with many people seen exchanging greetings as they waited for their turn to enter the shrines
 "People ring in Bengali New Year with elan")
Housing prices rise by 3%-7% in 8 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi: Report
Housing prices across eight major cities in India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, rose by 3-7 per cent, an industry report showed.
 "Housing prices rise by 3%-7% in 8 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi: Report")
Protests continue over death of student leader Anish Khan in West Bengal
Armed with placards, students blocked important junctions of Kolkata such as Park Circus, Jadavpur, and New Town's Narkelbagan, seeking justice for Khan
 "Protests continue over death of student leader Anish Khan in West Bengal")
West Bengal registers 4,546 fresh Covid-19 cases and 37 fatalities
West Bengal on Monday recorded 4,546 new cases of Covid-19 and 37 more fatalities
 "West Bengal registers 4,546 fresh Covid-19 cases and 37 fatalities")
Ahmedabad, Kolkata to host ODIs, T20Is against West Indies, says BCCI
Ahmedabad and Kolkata will host the upcoming three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals, respectively, against the West Indies curtailing the number of venues to reduce travelling in view of COVID-19
 "Ahmedabad, Kolkata to host ODIs, T20Is against West Indies, says BCCI")
Covid-19 pandemic: Kolkata records 60.29% weekly positivity rate
Kolkata on Wednesday accounted for 7,060 cases
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Kolkata records 60.29% weekly positivity rate")
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate second CNCI campus in Kolkata tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the second campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) in Kolkata on Friday
 "PM Modi to virtually inaugurate second CNCI campus in Kolkata tomorrow")
Covid: Pune has the highest proportion of critical patients, shows data
The proportion of patients requiring hospitalisations is highest in Kolkata, followed by Mumbai
 "Covid: Pune has the highest proportion of critical patients, shows data")
Kolkata air quality dips as people burst crackers to ring in New Year
The city's air quality turned 'poor' on Saturday morning, hours after revellers burst firecrackers to ring in 2022, an official of West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) said
 "Kolkata air quality dips as people burst crackers to ring in New Year")
Rapid increase of Covid cases sees Kolkata go back to containment zones
Considering the rapid increase of Covid cases in the city, the West Bengal government and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation have decided to impose the micro-containment zones in the city
 "Rapid increase of Covid cases sees Kolkata go back to containment zones")
With rising Covid-19 cases, Kolkata to mark out fresh containment zones
In case at least five members of a family of a housing or in a house were infected their flat or house would be declared a micro-containment zone
 "With rising Covid-19 cases, Kolkata to mark out fresh containment zones")
I-League hit by multiple Covid-19 cases; emergency meeting called
The Hero I-League has reported "some positive" COVID-19 cases among "certain teams" and the League Committee has called an emergency meeting later on Wednesday to decide on the future course of action
 "I-League hit by multiple Covid-19 cases; emergency meeting called")
Poll violence, workers' resentment: Reasons for BJP debacle in KMC polls
The West Bengal BJP unit identified organisational lacunae, violence during the polls and resentment among a section of workers as prime reasons behind the party's dismal performance in KMC
 "Poll violence, workers' resentment: Reasons for BJP debacle in KMC polls")
Need to bring back Covid curbs in Kolkata in light of X-Mas crowds: Experts
Health experts and doctors cautioned the state government against allowing more such gatherings especially during the New Year festivities
 "Need to bring back Covid curbs in Kolkata in light of X-Mas crowds: Experts")
TMC decimates opposition, gains control of KMC for 3rd time in row
The BJP, which lost much of its steam after the assembly poll defeat, managed to win just three wards
 "TMC decimates opposition, gains control of KMC for 3rd time in row")
TMC storms back to power in KMC, pockets 89 seats, leads in 44 others
The BJP has emerged victorious in one ward so far and is leading in three others
KMC election: TMC leading in 99 wards, BJP 2, CPI(M) 2, Congress 1
The counting of the votes for the 144 wards of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) began this morning at 8 am.
 "KMC election: TMC leading in 99 wards, BJP 2, CPI(M) 2, Congress 1")
