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SRISTY NEWS 365 24 May 2026 | SUnday | Kolkata Bureau KOLKATA POLITICAL NEWS FIR Filed Against KMC Officers: Mayor Firhad Hakim in Trouble Over Building Plan Scam   Graphic: SRISTY NEWS 365 FIR Filed Against Multiple KMC Officials: Mayor Firhad Hakim Under Scanner Kolkata, May 24: The Trinamool Congress-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) faces major trouble after an FIR was lodged against several high-ranking officials. The allegations include illegal building plan approvals, fake mutations, and encroachment of government land to allegedly benefit a major real estate company. Mayor Firhad Hakim's name has surfaced in the complaint, creating political turmoil. Key Allegations: According to complainant Sricharan Roy, the scam involves fake inspection reports, map tampering, and illegal alteration of KMC's confidential Municipal Assessment Book and digital database records. A spe...

POLITICAL NEWS TMC Councillor Arrested: TMC in Turmoil Over Extortion Case | Bidhannagar News Bidhannagar in Turmoil Over Extortion: TMC Councillor Samrat Barua Arrested Bidhannagar, May 24: Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (TMC) Ward 6 TMC Councillor Samrat Barua alias Rakhal was arrested by Baguati Police over allegations of extortion and land grabbing. Key Points: • Samrat Barua is known to be a close aide of Mayor-in-Council Debraj Chakraborty. • He rose from a civic volunteer to become a councillor in the last municipal polls. • Earlier, councillors of Ward 9, 26, and 34 were also arrested in similar cases. • BJP MLA Tarunjoyti Tiwari alleged, "Debraj Chakraborty is the real mastermind behind the extortion." ₹100 Crore Asset Controversy: Debraj Chakraborty and his wife, TMC MLA & singer Aditi Munshi, are facing allegations of owning assets worth ₹100 crore. The Calcutta High Court has sought a detailed report by June 19. The stat...

  Jahangir Khan Exits the Fray on the Eve of Elections: New Speculation in Central Politics Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The election bugle has sounded. Campaign fervor is reaching a fever pitch across every nook and cranny of the state. Precisely at this juncture—sending ripples through political circles—prominent leader Jahangir Khan has stepped away from the electoral arena. He was expected to contest the upcoming elections, but on the very eve of the polls, he suddenly announced his decision to withdraw his candidacy. What Happened? In a press statement issued on Tuesday evening, Jahangir Khan announced that he would not be contesting this election due to personal reasons. Expressing his gratitude to the voters and party workers in the constituency where he had been active for a long time, he declared that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from politics for the time being. Since this announcement, speculation within political camps has reached a fever pitch. Why This De...

  As of April 24, 2026, cricketer-turned-politician Harbhajan Singh is reported to be among seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs leaving the party to join the BJP, marking a significant split in the AAP's upper house representation. Raghav Chadha is reportedly leading this exodus, which includes Swati Maliwal, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Rajinder Gupta, and Vikram Sahni.  indicate that two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs are leaving, with many joining the BJP.  The move is reportedly driven by internal tensions and dissatisfaction with the party’s direction, with leaders alleging the party shifted from its original, honest promise.  This development is viewed as a major setback for the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, coming amidst, and following, various investigations.

  Historic Verdict Shocks Nation: 9 Police Get Death Penalty In a landmark judgment, a court in Madurai has sentenced nine police personnel to death in the shocking Sathankulam custodial deaths case  The victims — a father and son — died after brutal torture in police custody during the 2020 lockdown.The court called it a “rarest of rare” case, highlighting abuse of power and inhuman violence. The officers have also been ordered to pay ₹1.40 crore compensation to the victim’s family. This verdict is being seen as a strong message against custodial violence and misuse of authority in India.  Final confirmation of the death penalty will be reviewed by the High Court. Reported by Sanchita chatterjee,sristy News.

   Reported by Sanchita chatterjee A major fire broke out at a sofa factory in Kolkata's Topsia area this afternoon (Friday, January 16, 2026). A fire broke out at a sofa manufacturing factory located on Topsia Road, and the situation quickly went out of control. The fire broke out in the afternoon. The fire is spreading rapidly due to the large amount of flammable materials. At least 5-11 fire engines have been sent to the scene to extinguish the fire. The surrounding area is engulfed in thick black smoke. No casualties have been reported or confirmed so far. Fire service personnel are working to control the fire, and people are being evacuated from nearby buildings. If you wish, I can search for the latest updates (such as whether the fire has been brought under control, the extent of the damage, etc.).