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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to Visit Kolkata Today at Mamata Banerjee’s Invitation

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1 year ago

February 5, 2025

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to Visit Kolkata Today at Mamata Banerjee's Invitation

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accepted an invitation from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and will head to Kolkata today to participate in the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) scheduled for February 5 and 6.This eighth edition of the summit is set to convene prominent international figures, including Lord Davies of Abersoch CB (Chairman of the UK-India Business Council), Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Poland’s Energy Minister Grzegorz Tobiszowski, Ellen F. Marshall (Secretary of State, North Carolina, USA), and Fabrizio Sala (Vice President, Lombardy Regional Government, Italy).

From India, notable business leaders such as Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries), Sanjiv Puri (ITC), Sanjiv Goenka (RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group), Kishore Biyani (Future Group), Harshavardhan Neotia (Ambuja Group), and Sajjan Jindal (JSW Group) are also expected to attend.

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CM Soren’s involvement may pave the way for new industrial and economic partnerships between Jharkhand and West Bengal. Given Jharkhand’s abundant mineral resources, this summit presents an opportunity for attracting investments and fostering business collaborations.

The Chief Minister is anticipated to return to Ranchi on the evening of February 6.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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7 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.