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In a notable turn of events, Ratan Saha of Tripura, who is also the brother of Chief Minister Manik Saha and possesses a chain of cinemas, has taken the helm as the president of the Eastern India Motion Pictures Association.

Kolkata's mosques held Eid-uz-Zoha prayers in multiple shifts, ensuring devotees prayed within premises or parks, keeping roads clear for traffic. Community elders guided worshippers, and police facilitated smooth movement. The celebrations emphasized peace, harmony, and adherence to constitutional laws, reflecting a mature and responsible approach by the Muslim community.

Once Mamata Banerjee’s strongest urban constituency, Bengal’s bhadralok were driven up the wall by corruption, job scams, civic decay and the handling of the RG Kar rape and murder, write Dwaipayan Ghosh & Dipawali Mitra

Kolkata's trams are experiencing a resurgence in interest, shifting from nostalgia to a sustainable transport solution. Despite policy inconsistencies and years of route closures, advocates argue trams are economically viable and environmentally sound. Experts believe modernization and integration, not just repainting, are key to their revival, offering a low-cost, high-capacity alternative to congested roads.

Following a saffron surge in Bengal's assembly elections, the BJP secured leads in 102 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation's 144 wards, raising questions about Trinamool Congress's hold on the civic body. This shift, evident in recent polls, contrasts with TMC's previous dominance, prompting analysis of potential early KMC elections.