tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875532700950137652024-03-19T22:38:33.280+01:00we are kolkataKolkata Calcutta Kalkuttaeditorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-62193467211186465622023-10-27T22:00:00.005+02:002023-10-27T22:00:43.275+02:00Kolkata Famous Early Morning Breakfast<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V2uYOrTKvoU" width="320" youtube-src-id="V2uYOrTKvoU"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-6209785220129817622023-10-27T21:59:00.003+02:002023-10-27T21:59:12.119+02:00The A-Z of Bangla Slangs<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DGVAiEsuMuY" width="320" youtube-src-id="DGVAiEsuMuY"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-89891536047099704682023-10-27T21:54:00.004+02:002023-10-27T21:54:54.591+02:00Durga Puja 2023 grand farewell<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uz1GhmZBxEs" width="320" youtube-src-id="uz1GhmZBxEs"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-57643782371329317582023-10-23T21:46:00.004+02:002023-10-27T21:51:42.286+02:00Restoring road connectivity between Mangan and Chungthang in progress<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZshC30PDWa-dURgYxiK-QuO4Jyw0awvIOFcXanaAhOMitfzNsgDKzZjH_Nrzyg6OG0w7otd1XMrQHT09-bVwfkPpZji8RfpdiQfrRFHooz4HxM5lcjjrd-FiZ3DNuo1Lf6KpTeuJheJXxkXSpaBEfxRqninD7N3uXVpFvmt2BeazYaKAT63Jk6hR4S0u/s1740/photo-1661868678317-13067cfbb00d.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1740" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZshC30PDWa-dURgYxiK-QuO4Jyw0awvIOFcXanaAhOMitfzNsgDKzZjH_Nrzyg6OG0w7otd1XMrQHT09-bVwfkPpZji8RfpdiQfrRFHooz4HxM5lcjjrd-FiZ3DNuo1Lf6KpTeuJheJXxkXSpaBEfxRqninD7N3uXVpFvmt2BeazYaKAT63Jk6hR4S0u/s320/photo-1661868678317-13067cfbb00d.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and with the support of the civil administration, is working diligently to restore road connectivity between Mangan and Chungthang in North Sikkim. This region recently suffered extensive damage from flash floods, as reported by a Defense official on Sunday.</span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On Sunday, the Army, assisted by locals and the civil administration, successfully completed the construction of a crucial bailey bridge over the Teesta River, providing an alternative route between the two locations in North Sikkim. The effort is being described as a massive undertaking by the official.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While the BRO focuses on reestablishing the primary route connecting Mangan, Tung, and Chungthang, the Army, in collaboration with the BRO, local residents, and the civil administration, is actively working to open up an alternate route through Mangan, Sanklang, Theng, and Chungthang. Mangan, the district headquarters, is located 66 kilometers north of the state capital, Gangtok.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The project requires the construction of two bailey bridges over the Teesta River at the Mangan-Sanklang crossing. The first bridge was completed through round-the-clock efforts on Sunday, with the second bridge anticipated to be finished by October 27.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Several areas in North Sikkim have been cut off since October 4 due to a cloud burst over Lhonak Lake, resulting in flash floods in the Teesta River. The Teesta's flow on October 4 widened the river to 600 feet at the Mangan-Sanklang crossing, with water now flowing along two channels, leaving a 160-foot island in between.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The decision to construct two bridges was made to address this challenge. The first 150-foot-long bridge was completed on Sunday, while the second bridge is expected to be finished soon.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Additionally, footbridges and zip lines were swiftly constructed at Chungthang and Sanklang-Mangan crossings to facilitate the movement of people and the delivery of relief materials.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In light of the significant damage to the main road between Mangan-Tung-Chungthang, a fresh alignment is being established through Naga village to approach the damaged bridge site at Toong. Construction of a new bridge at this site is underway, but it will take some time to complete.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As an immediate solution to restore connectivity up to Chungthang via Mangan-Sanklang-Theng-Chungthang, the troops of Trishakti Corps are constructing a bailey bridge at Mangan-Sanklang crossing, located 200 meters upstream from the previous bamboo bridge and zip line.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">More than two weeks after parts of Sikkim were ravaged by flash floods, the damaged National Highway 10 was opened for one-way four-wheeler traffic on Saturday. NH-10, considered the lifeline for the state, is now accessible for a 12-hour drive between Sikkim's capital, Gangtok, and Siliguri in West Bengal starting at 6 am.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The flash flood in the Teesta River on October 4 resulted in significant loss of life in Sikkim and neighboring northern West Bengal, with at least 78 casualties reported.</span></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-41353296563232962842023-10-17T11:30:00.000+02:002023-10-27T21:44:08.528+02:00"Ronaldinho-mania" in Kolkata<p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsDspDH_gnWSunr_k-2KZST8V9z9NcVRFMcjNg-DhcYOe4X-LGcrXP99dQFjKNNbouLZuEaCNFXz30kl5vvJeKx_-BMNZbBzU5n9XYOejqwZGLa9aCR_uUQLcMmiogC5bSDUtWfQ8b_eJyCxOsfAWr3Ftdj8YqN_uh5b_fx7ic6WT17Nb0YxTgCrK3glp/s355/ronaldinho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="355" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsDspDH_gnWSunr_k-2KZST8V9z9NcVRFMcjNg-DhcYOe4X-LGcrXP99dQFjKNNbouLZuEaCNFXz30kl5vvJeKx_-BMNZbBzU5n9XYOejqwZGLa9aCR_uUQLcMmiogC5bSDUtWfQ8b_eJyCxOsfAWr3Ftdj8YqN_uh5b_fx7ic6WT17Nb0YxTgCrK3glp/s320/ronaldinho.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Kolkata erupted with excitement as Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho graced the city on a vibrant Monday afternoon. The iconic player's visit was in honor of the inauguration of a football academy bearing his name, and the atmosphere was electric.</span></div><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The air resonated with chants of "Ronaldinho, Ronaldinho" as he graciously acknowledged the heartwarming welcome with folded hands. People of all ages, from kids to avid fans, flocked to catch a glimpse of the soccer maestro and even had the privilege of having their jerseys and footballs autographed by him.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The crowd's enthusiasm reached a fever pitch when Ronaldinho stepped onto the stage and greeted the gathering with a heartfelt, "Thank you! Muchas Gracias." He further endeared himself to the audience by indulging in some light-hearted ball-dribbling with a group of enthusiastic youngsters on the academy's hallowed turf. Overwhelmed, one ecstatic child exclaimed, "I can't believe I shook hands with him."</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adding a heartwarming dimension to the event, the occasion witnessed the academy's generous gesture of awarding one-year scholarships to ten talented female under-14 footballers from Jangalmahal and Sundarbans, underscoring the academy's commitment to nurturing young talent.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After the event, Ronaldinho ventured to a Pujo pandal in Lake Town and also took part in a friendly football match, captivating all with his signature style. His schedule is not limited to personal appearances; it also encompasses a series of charitable initiatives before he embarks on his journey to Dhaka tomorrow, leaving a trail of unforgettable moments in the city of joy.</span></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-25669473321783294422020-11-09T23:08:00.003+01:002020-11-09T23:08:19.040+01:00Chinese food tour in Kolkata<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iP6o6cqdvos" width="320" youtube-src-id="iP6o6cqdvos"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-91340272720417165392020-11-09T23:04:00.005+01:002020-11-09T23:04:35.308+01:00Arko Mukhaerjee: Bengali Folk and Sufi Jam<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sijHSmr5wbk" width="320" youtube-src-id="sijHSmr5wbk"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-46141004005420908972020-11-09T23:01:00.005+01:002020-11-09T23:01:49.150+01:00Museums opening on Tuesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEjt2WXC5Al4h72oAg1BXQGa4IdEvIIBbT3BcYerU2eekjGwLjwWURUoDU0-n_J50mqziKhKeFf6iz8lixqsYBeU65Qx694urgzvdLKYnjrOybYq5EEch-TYY38zz_ZxgYEmy1wnRrZ3o/s900/photo-1598431415889-f712fa9c5c50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEjt2WXC5Al4h72oAg1BXQGa4IdEvIIBbT3BcYerU2eekjGwLjwWURUoDU0-n_J50mqziKhKeFf6iz8lixqsYBeU65Qx694urgzvdLKYnjrOybYq5EEch-TYY38zz_ZxgYEmy1wnRrZ3o/s320/photo-1598431415889-f712fa9c5c50.jpg" /></a></div><br />After being closed for seven months, the Ministry of Culture has now announced to re-open all museums, effective 10 November 2020. Nevertheless, there will be restrictions and visitors are strictly requested to follow the rules.<p></p><p>Link: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/museums-to-open-doors-from-tuesday-but-with-restrictions/articleshow/79105526.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/museums-to-open-doors-from-tuesday-but-with-restrictions/articleshow/79105526.cms</a></p><p>Photo: (c) Prado, <a href="https://unsplash.com/@pradologue">https://unsplash.com/@pradologue</a></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-49517091048180670502020-11-09T22:55:00.001+01:002020-11-09T22:55:15.783+01:00Bengali diaspora welcomes president-elect Joe Biden<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRn3kBXXm6Yw2OdPLniZvEj4p4pxMVoi0MsYTZ_5S0LZ3nuHTBjygdidoT50cfv7EBEJPCl1LMB6ablZRCKWTGom2aILREhaYsk9WmXctcAUB9bjt3CxeXXOhTHDdF8SfOtEUJgEphN3N3/s1001/photo-1604900068146-c35702dea9dc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="562" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRn3kBXXm6Yw2OdPLniZvEj4p4pxMVoi0MsYTZ_5S0LZ3nuHTBjygdidoT50cfv7EBEJPCl1LMB6ablZRCKWTGom2aILREhaYsk9WmXctcAUB9bjt3CxeXXOhTHDdF8SfOtEUJgEphN3N3/s320/photo-1604900068146-c35702dea9dc.jpg" /></a></div><br />Joe Biden will be the new president of the United States. Priyanka Dasgupta has put an eye on the Bengali diaspora's reaction on it and spotted some enthusiastic people. Amongst them, Tanu Sarkar said: "This election wasn’t just about picking the right candidate and voting. It became our personal battle to help bring back empathy, fairness, equality and decency to the America we love." Importantly, US-Indian Kamala Harris is the first woman ever to become vice president of the United States.<p></p><p>Read more at: <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/79118225.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/79118225.cms</a></p><p>Photo: (c) Gayatri Malhotra</p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-23660805740449718402020-11-08T23:04:00.008+01:002020-11-08T23:04:59.550+01:00Cricket: KKR releases video thanking its fans<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtcgC-VipFk" width="320" youtube-src-id="gtcgC-VipFk"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-82844862862604380062020-11-08T22:53:00.002+01:002020-11-09T22:55:41.327+01:00Alipore's Majerhat Bridge rebuilding almost finished<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgLnxjgWlZfzqcGzMvkEHQKms62Hkn78zUFG_j-zy2JPcj-U2rHslfyeRyPfcurWwWIYWZfjhuCV4HhpvDyoOY8WQv_rgHsjs5YnwaRbDecn850YE53i7INPawWvxBJBgApWBO9uqw_vv/s944/Majerhat_Bridge_Under_construction_Nov_2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="944" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgLnxjgWlZfzqcGzMvkEHQKms62Hkn78zUFG_j-zy2JPcj-U2rHslfyeRyPfcurWwWIYWZfjhuCV4HhpvDyoOY8WQv_rgHsjs5YnwaRbDecn850YE53i7INPawWvxBJBgApWBO9uqw_vv/s320/Majerhat_Bridge_Under_construction_Nov_2019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />On 4 September 2018 the Majerhat Bridge in Alipore collapsed resulting in the death of 3 people injuries to at least 25 others. After this tragedy the bridge is now being rebuilt and to be finished very soon: The Telegraph reports that the work of laying bitumen on the bridge will be completed by this week.<p></p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/majerhat-bridge-in-final-stages/cid/1796631">https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/majerhat-bridge-in-final-stages/cid/1796631</a></p><p>Photo: By Kinsuk Basu - https://www.telegraphindia.com/calcutta/majerhat-bridge-in-final-stages/cid/1796631, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95887552</p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-36767769266407063902020-11-05T02:00:00.003+01:002020-11-08T23:05:09.183+01:00New movie trailer: "SOS Kolkata"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R1y3y9BP5jw" width="320" youtube-src-id="R1y3y9BP5jw"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><div>The movie is about a team of ATS officers fighting against terrorists in various situations. Danger comes when the terrorists attack in a Hotel.</div><div><br /></div><div>Director: Anshuman Pratyush</div><div><br /></div><div>Actors: Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan, Ena Saha, Yash Dasgupta, Santilal Mukherjee, Rajkumar Patra</div>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-77218268592574048892020-11-04T22:14:00.002+01:002020-11-04T22:14:17.060+01:00Government norms on Kali Puja to minimize pandemic spread <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgninB7GXKtwCUhGdOAcuW-FuNEHgrwmUl3gK7kkpmj6wW4jWG67nslB3x-XubXBmjxADlWe0BU-0wd9sk8sjDOAEr7A8KtQiJvS0NSt6LbaS886XHKuQqjE8bRyUBivHL4fEZGXbPz7XM/s800/Kaliheiligtum-im-dorf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgninB7GXKtwCUhGdOAcuW-FuNEHgrwmUl3gK7kkpmj6wW4jWG67nslB3x-XubXBmjxADlWe0BU-0wd9sk8sjDOAEr7A8KtQiJvS0NSt6LbaS886XHKuQqjE8bRyUBivHL4fEZGXbPz7XM/s320/Kaliheiligtum-im-dorf.jpg" /></a></div><br />The state government on Tuesday instructed Kali Puja organisers to keep all four sides of the pandals open, plan immersion in consultation with the respective local police stations and follow all rules related to health and hygiene.<div><br /></div><div>Link: <a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/kali-puja-norms-to-prevent-covid-surge-in-kolkata/cid/1796461">https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/kali-puja-norms-to-prevent-covid-surge-in-kolkata/cid/1796461</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Photo: (c) Christina Kundu, <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21897398">https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21897398</a></div>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-31367202672179440822020-11-03T16:58:00.003+01:002020-11-08T22:53:33.217+01:00Lakshmi Puja goes self-made in pandemic times<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1gZXXSPFVf8aqL9E_EE6NJ7FzTwgnjMXK2yhrxog01SjueT5k8CkX7WthBFobdGEtxr8C2Rf2DuyXOkre5cMZHjeo_zogpIO1XWpWoov1s_6IZ0EsHkR-CWbOenCcfe7gF4lG-0SEVi18/s900/photo-1590228948882-cf73e8efe843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1gZXXSPFVf8aqL9E_EE6NJ7FzTwgnjMXK2yhrxog01SjueT5k8CkX7WthBFobdGEtxr8C2Rf2DuyXOkre5cMZHjeo_zogpIO1XWpWoov1s_6IZ0EsHkR-CWbOenCcfe7gF4lG-0SEVi18/s320/photo-1590228948882-cf73e8efe843.jpg" /></a></div><br />The Kojagori Lakshmi Puja that is traditionally after the Durga Puja festivities is one of the most-loved events in various Bengali homes, not only in Kolkata, but all over the world. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this puja will be different this year. Many families now conduct the puja on their own, without a priest. Some other consult a priest to guide them through the ceremony. Jhimli Mukherjee Pandey has written a notable article on that at TOI.<p></p><p>Link: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/virus-fear-prompts-families-to-perform-lakshmi-puja-minus-priests-and-invitees/articleshow/78939763.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/virus-fear-prompts-families-to-perform-lakshmi-puja-minus-priests-and-invitees/articleshow/78939763.cms</a></p><p>Photo: (c) Vivek Sharma</p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-41741353139548193002020-11-03T16:46:00.004+01:002020-11-03T16:48:02.941+01:004 kg heroin and 12 kg cannabis seized within ten days in Kolkata<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNh5sF2mwMQaLWeX16mSYhFT1MoGmGczNvNidRe9Hd-h0fnr8glWprB0EoERGeZYKFPnAwcmknAPt0jslNdQs99D0mLG7Z1lmescQkndeU_RrYVliWFkNZDSO-ZZ0VnoYN8GarNIN5uvj7/s951/photo-1457573460490-72be92256efa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="634" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNh5sF2mwMQaLWeX16mSYhFT1MoGmGczNvNidRe9Hd-h0fnr8glWprB0EoERGeZYKFPnAwcmknAPt0jslNdQs99D0mLG7Z1lmescQkndeU_RrYVliWFkNZDSO-ZZ0VnoYN8GarNIN5uvj7/s320/photo-1457573460490-72be92256efa.jpg" /></a></div><br />Some days ago media reported on the Kolkata Police having seized over 4 kg of heroin from a goods vehicle in Garden Reach area of the city, and arrested two persons in this connection. Acting on a tip-off, a team intercepted the vehicle on Friday night and seized heroin weighing 4.20 kg, worth around Rs 20 crore in the international market, a senior police officer said. “It was kept concealed inside the vehicle. The duo were trying to smuggle the drug. We are investigating the matter,” she said.<p></p><p>Now, more than 12 kg of cannabis was seized from a car at Regent Park area in the southern part of Kolkata on Saturday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, policemen intercepted a car on Brickfield Road and recovered 12.5 kg of cannabis hidden below the seats. While one of the occupants of the car was arrested, his companion managed to flee, police said.</p><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://thenewsstand.in/heroin-worth-rs-20-crore-seized-in-kolkata-2-arrested">https://thenewsstand.in/heroin-worth-rs-20-crore-seized-in-kolkata-2-arrested</a><br /><a href="https://thenewsstand.in/12-kg-of-cannabis-seized-in-kolkata">https://thenewsstand.in/12-kg-of-cannabis-seized-in-kolkata</a></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-90883507181309253652020-11-03T00:23:00.000+01:002020-11-05T02:01:06.865+01:00Schools to announce revised fees<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOzDOiubzzqpJU2gpplYyh1KdWrM28vwPBbgpihpF47w76WxSgYTXjvgDv2pABjMYnXJW9aeVn4jo30oP9EHtxz1ZeTZlWbPkmP8GSZde-E2ZMzYAfdOFLaBMe1gvaIJahoINIfJcD35X/s1350/photo-1574097656146-0b43b7660cb6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOzDOiubzzqpJU2gpplYyh1KdWrM28vwPBbgpihpF47w76WxSgYTXjvgDv2pABjMYnXJW9aeVn4jo30oP9EHtxz1ZeTZlWbPkmP8GSZde-E2ZMzYAfdOFLaBMe1gvaIJahoINIfJcD35X/s320/photo-1574097656146-0b43b7660cb6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />A large number of city schools are yet to upload their revised feed on their website according to the Calcutta Hight Court order to do so by October 21. Parents sounded happy with the announcement of the revision fees.</div><div><br /></div><div>Link: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/many-schools-yet-to-announce-revised-fees/articleshow/79007152.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/many-schools-yet-to-announce-revised-fees/articleshow/79007152.cms</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Photo: (c) Jaikishan Patel</div>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-24525371484548000462020-11-02T00:54:00.004+01:002020-11-02T00:54:55.026+01:00Kolkata hiphop: "Khub bhalo" by Minaj Khan<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJN87dkWuG0" width="320" youtube-src-id="aJN87dkWuG0"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-47507215316841796952020-11-02T00:50:00.003+01:002020-11-02T00:50:43.664+01:00Carlton Kitto: The last of Kolkata's jazz legends<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_dLuHlyBQiQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="_dLuHlyBQiQ"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-9530872080665775322020-11-02T00:42:00.002+01:002020-11-02T00:42:13.236+01:00Famous 30 places to visit in Kolkata<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jt5tU-4_LAU" width="320" youtube-src-id="jt5tU-4_LAU"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-75703418002964711472020-11-02T00:35:00.003+01:002020-11-02T00:35:36.110+01:00The Reclusive Master - A short story on renowned painter Ganesh Pyne<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8kaNgV-E-o" width="320" youtube-src-id="M8kaNgV-E-o"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-19438995180239246582020-11-02T00:31:00.004+01:002020-11-02T00:31:58.135+01:00Kolkata: rap, graffiti & street-art in the cultural capital of India<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xb5ByAPocxM" width="320" youtube-src-id="xb5ByAPocxM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-74363982138015648232020-11-02T00:27:00.001+01:002020-11-02T00:27:15.721+01:00Satyajit Ray's documentary on Rabindranath Tagore<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o74hLBY0-ZM" width="320" youtube-src-id="o74hLBY0-ZM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-90065337822571777762020-11-01T23:29:00.000+01:002020-11-03T16:58:45.377+01:00Soumitra's health condition "very critical"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cfeYllI7-GeblnbCahpfu8HEjF6CtO-Otms90OPBaYGd_9VM0nz76SMxDxXeHD_d2mJnvYoBg1NMX7K6NnGTk4vGnd1Gia5kKEB8tNnW6Zl2KBKWUMT70_qO6Ed2Z1jJqRSR5Nn3606w/s1204/Soumitra_Chatterjee_-_Kolkata_2011-05-09_2855.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cfeYllI7-GeblnbCahpfu8HEjF6CtO-Otms90OPBaYGd_9VM0nz76SMxDxXeHD_d2mJnvYoBg1NMX7K6NnGTk4vGnd1Gia5kKEB8tNnW6Zl2KBKWUMT70_qO6Ed2Z1jJqRSR5Nn3606w/s320/Soumitra_Chatterjee_-_Kolkata_2011-05-09_2855.JPG" /></a></div><br />Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee is an Bengali institution, particularly the city of Kolkata can be proud of. These days, the actors health condition is very critival: "Doctors have decided to start dialysis on legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee as his health condition continues to be "very critical", sources at the private hospital where the thespian is undergoing treatment said on Wednesday", as The Telegraph reports.<div><br /></div><div>Link: <a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/soumitra-still-very-critical-to-undergo-dialysis/cid/1795830">https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/soumitra-still-very-critical-to-undergo-dialysis/cid/1795830</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Photo: (c) Biswarup Ganguly - स्वतःचे काम,CC BY 3.0,https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15189295 द्वारे</div>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-59895806791479767532020-11-01T23:20:00.002+01:002020-11-01T23:20:27.276+01:00North 24-Parganas: wear your masks!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmKiFeMdnG2UVVTlv2BCxsqY6DtQKMTeIK1SC8x1sX9-tmfg4L1JQKndSKMeUU3-b7U3Si3vVM1J1jZK7g64mv3T_oBZ2UAb87HGtuq_LsygiPP_2948C9FEMw7L_B-EvtOpPAXwvyLs8/s1350/photo-1592593800801-e445fe625925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmKiFeMdnG2UVVTlv2BCxsqY6DtQKMTeIK1SC8x1sX9-tmfg4L1JQKndSKMeUU3-b7U3Si3vVM1J1jZK7g64mv3T_oBZ2UAb87HGtuq_LsygiPP_2948C9FEMw7L_B-EvtOpPAXwvyLs8/s320/photo-1592593800801-e445fe625925.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Nearly 50 percent of the inhabitants of 24-Parganas North district are not wearing masks as an article by Kinku Basu (Telegraph) points out. "If required, more and more people will have to be booked for not wearing masks and repeat offenders will have to be fined religiously, the officials representing the district administration were told."</div><br />Link: <a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/many-minus-masks-alert-for-north-24-parganas/cid/1795860">https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/many-minus-masks-alert-for-north-24-parganas/cid/1795860</a><div><br /></div><div>Photo: (c) Bhavin Ahir</div>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387553270095013765.post-23708678163446260632020-11-01T22:37:00.003+01:002020-11-01T22:37:30.209+01:00Schools shut, many bakeries to be closed<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: NotoSerif-Regular; font-size: 17px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrQmaROZonfVvwcUh9UZpp-UWEjUhqIoKT2W2vtDWbs9F0gMaZQRu3REtXiMoifdBRQOf6o7WG9YC_hQeD9Wuw4lcVw_Eipw4OGpSiUKELTWz65Yuh_AI1tqip2_QeiyuC9MVL9C1ctRf/s1276/photo-1477763858572-cda7deaa9bc5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="1276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrQmaROZonfVvwcUh9UZpp-UWEjUhqIoKT2W2vtDWbs9F0gMaZQRu3REtXiMoifdBRQOf6o7WG9YC_hQeD9Wuw4lcVw_Eipw4OGpSiUKELTWz65Yuh_AI1tqip2_QeiyuC9MVL9C1ctRf/s320/photo-1477763858572-cda7deaa9bc5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Schools are shut, and cakes and breads are feeling the heat. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: NotoSerif-Regular; font-size: 17px;">The prolonged closure of schools has plunged the bakery units in and around Calcutta into a deep crisis, owners have said. The suspension of train services has deepened the crisis.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: NotoSerif-Regular; font-size: 17px;">Link: </span><span style="font-family: NotoSerif-Regular;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/schoolkids-at-home-many-bakeries-on-verge-of-closure/cid/1796179">https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/schoolkids-at-home-many-bakeries-on-verge-of-closure/cid/1796179</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: NotoSerif-Regular;">Photo: (c) Roman Kraft</span></p>editorialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278116822979932584noreply@blogger.com0