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Cyclone Dana in West Bengal: ‘One person died,’ says Mamata Banerjee

"The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. The post-mortem examination will give us a clear picture," CM Mamata Banerjee said




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Kolkata director’s short film wins laurels at Oscar-qualifying Tasveer Film Festival

The sensitive take on grief, gender norms, and societal issues by director Rahul Roye wins the Best Social Justice Film award




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The college principal who serves as a bridge between Bengal’s Dalit literature and the world

Dr. Jaydeep Sarangi, who is a published and well-anthologised poet with 10 collections in English, has probably translated more works of Dalit writers in Bengal than anyone else




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Cyclone Dana: Two more deaths reported in West Bengal; toll rises to four

The severe cyclonic storm Dana struck the eastern coast in the early hours of October 25, triggering torrential rain and high-speed winds that uprooted trees and electric poles




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West Bengal recruitment scam: ED attaches properties worth ₹163 crores

Thousands of recruitments conducted by the West Bengal Central School Service Commission in 2016 were linked to the cash-for-school jobs recruitment “scam”




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Protesting doctors hold convention at R.G. Kar Hospital with fresh call for justice

Doctors to decide future course of agitation after consultation with stakeholders




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West Bengal CPI(M) suspends ex-MLA over allegation of misbehaviour with woman journalist

The journalist claimed that he had made improper advances and touched her when she went to interview him at his residence




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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari says doctor’s protests died a premature death

Both Leader of Opposition and State BJP president said that protesting doctors should not have trusted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee




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One injured, several shanties damaged in fire in south Kolkata

Fire in shanty caused by battery explosion spreads to gas cylinder and injures youth, damaging multiple shanties




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Nagpur Enforcement Directorate attaches assets more than ₹500 crore from various locations

The attached movable and immovable assets valued at ₹503.16 crore is related to a bank fraud case




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Kolkata Police starts probe into 'hacking' of live-streaming of Calcutta High Court hearing

During the hearing of Justice Subhasish Samanta at courtroom number 7, an obscene video was allegedly “live-streamed” for nearly one minute before it could be stopped




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One dead in major blaze at chemical factory in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram

Several people suffered severe burn injuries; workers were trapped inside the factory as firefighters struggled to reach them; with smoke engulfing the whole area, panic sparked among local residents




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Kolkata police amps up inspection on firecracker shops ahead of Deepawali

Only green crackers are allowed in markets to ensure low pollution and air quality control




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Not upset about failing to meet Amit Shah, may get chance later: Parents of R.G. Kar victim

We understand that being the Union Home Minister, he has enormous responsibilities. He must be too hard-pressed to squeeze some time out for us during the day-long visit,” says the mother of the deceased doctor




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Kolkata Police arrest 292 people, seize over 500kg of banned firecrackers

Kolkata Police crack down on illegal firecrackers, arresting 292 people and seizing over 500 kg of banned fireworks




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Kolkata police arrest 601 for violations on Deepavali and Kali Puja; three dead in Howrah as house catches fire

The Kolkata Traffic Police registered cases against 841 people on charges such as rash driving and drunken driving. In an incident in Ward 110 of Patuli area, an adolescent boy was injured in a crude bomb explosion. In Howrah district, three people, including two children, died after a house where firecrackers had been stored caught fire.




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West Bengal Governor to visit people in distress across the State

The announcement was made days before Governor Bose completes two years in office on November 23, 2024.




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Two Trinamool Congress MLAs allege attacks by their own party workers

The two MLAs are alleging that their cars were stoned, and they were subsequently attacked by local TMC politicians and their men




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BJP and Trinamool in war of words over reports of ‘clashes’ in Kolkata

BJP leaders claim that clashes were sparked by attacks on immersion procession, puja pandal; police say the immediate triggers were a dispute about a parked bike, and a case of child sexual assault




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Woman’s body found in partner’s flat in Kolkata

Woman’s body sent for post-mortem; her partner is being interrogated by the police




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An ode to Kolkata’s tram

Growing up in Kolkata, trams have always been more than just a mode of transport for me; it’s been a source of respite from the chaos all around. The familiar sound of the tram’s bell which could be heard in every nook and corner and the gentle sway of the carriage through the bustling streets, trams became synonymous with my life in the city of joy. The perpetual news to cease the tram services feels like a piece of my childhood slipping away.




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Bengal Governor calls all stakeholders to stand together against atrocities on women

Apart from Opposition leaders, leaders from the ruling Trinamool Congress too have raised questions over the recent spate of incidents of sexual assault on women in the State




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Mamata Banerjee reaches out to estranged brother on Bhai Phonta

The Trinamool Congress chairperson had in March this year said that she was disowning and snapping ties with her younger brother Swapan Banerjee after he expressed desire to contest from Howrah in the 2024 Lok Sabha election despite the party fielding Prasun Banerjee from the constituency




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Post-Deepavali festivities lead to protests, incidents of violence in Kolkata

Police personnel were assaulted in one incident when they stepped in to resolve the conflict




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Canadian experimental films to be in focus at Kolkata-based film festival

The Emami Art Experimental Film Festival, held at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, will put a spotlight on Canada’s unique contributions to experimental cinema




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‘IIM Calcutta violating reservation policy in hiring faculty members’

Students’ association points to RTI data, says only 2 seats filled by SC and 4 by OBC candidates against sanctioned strength of 18 and 34 respectively




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Row breaks out over endorsement of Trinamool candidate by officials of Kolkata-based football clubs

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention




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FIR against Mithun Chakraborty for ‘provocative’ statements

The FIR based on complaint, which stated that Mithun Chakraborty’s speech on social media had exhorted people to violence




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West Bengal Governor, HC seek report from State govt. on ‘vandalism’ during pujas

While the counsels appearing for the Leader Of Opposition alleged that vandalism took place during Durga Puja and Kali Puja, Advocate General Kishore Datta strongly refuted allegations of communal clashes




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RG Kar case: Father of deceased doctor says Amit Shah called him for meeting

The parents of the victim had earlier written to Mr. Shah on October 22 requesting for an appointment to guide and help them get justice




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Trinamool leaders debate on Mamata passing on the mantle to Abhishek Banerjee

While the Trinamool is grappling with the question of a retirement age in politics, a section of leaders are saying that the election of Donald Trump in the United States at 78 years has proved that age is just a number




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Kolkata Mayor sparks controversy over ‘sexist’ remark on BJP candidate Rekha Patra

The BJP official page on X also posted the video of Mr. Hakim’s speech and wrote, “Calling a woman ‘maal’ is not just an insult to her but a slap in the face to all women and to the SC Poundra-Kshatriya community. This behavior from a minister is a disgrace to public office!” 




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Kolkata tram trundles back to familiar atmosphere of neglect and protests — a sign it is still alive

Friday’s CTUA protest was initially planned to demand restoration of the third surviving route, Ballygunge-Tollygunge, which was shut down temporarily about four months ago due to pipeline work; but by Friday they had more things to protest against as media reports showed bituminisation of not-in-use tram tracks in Alipore.




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Trinamool moves ECI against State BJP president, misuse of Central forces

The Trinamool Congress delegation also expressed dissatisfaction that the Election Commissioners were not available to meet the party delegation at ECI headquarters




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The foul aftermath of the festivities 

Every year, Kolkata celebrates with high intensity for a couple of months — from Biswakarma puja to Durga puja, Diwali and then Chhath puja — unmindful of the environmental impact. Shrabana Chatterjee travels around the city to understand the gap between celebrating and polluting




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Trial in R.G. Kar rape-murder case begins at Kolkata court

Civil police volunteer Sanjay Roy, accused of rape and murder of doctor, pleads innocence and says he is being framed




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Calcutta HC allows Hindutva group to protest alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh at rally in Kolkata

The development comes three months after Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM of Bangladesh and left the country, causing political turmoil in Bangladesh and creating ripples in the internal politics of West Bengal




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Art festival to remind Kolkata of one of Bengal’s biggest mass movements

This year’s festival features nine events including walks, installations, talks and performances, presented at historic sites and archives across Kolkata




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Halide-free and metal-free allylic thiolation/selenation of P(O)H compounds with sulfur/selenium and allylic alcohols

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10886-10892
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03960B, Paper
Longzhi Zhu, Weiwei Luo, Furong Guo, Lin Chen, Ying Tang, Biquan Xiong, Yu Liu, Ke-Wen Tang, Renhua Qiu
A halide- and metal-free method for forming C–S/Se–P(O) bonds using allylic alcohols, P(O)H compounds, and elemental sulfur/selenium is reported, eliminating the need for toxic, odorous, and moisture-sensitive starting materials.
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One-pot synthesis of conjugated vinylene-extended viologen ionic radical polyacetylenes for visible light-promoted photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10876-10885
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03683B, Paper
Yanan Chang, Shuo Wang, Juan Chen, Zixuan Xu, Qing Shi, Yunjie Mao, Yanli Gai, Zhouyang Long, Guojian Chen
In situ synthesis of a conjugated vinylene-extended viologen ionic radical polyacetylene (VIRP-2) for visible light-promoted photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition under ambient conditions.
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What to do with polyurethane waste? The environmental potential of chemically recycling polyurethane rigid foam

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10893-10906
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC02594F, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Martin Pillich, Johannes Schilling, Luca Bosetti, André Bardow
The environmental potential guides through the maze of chemical recycling of polyurethane rigid foams highlighting promising options.
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Self-supported FeCoNiCuP high-entropy alloy nanosheet arrays for efficient glycerol oxidation and hydrogen evolution in seawater electrolytes

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10921-10928
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC02517B, Paper
Leyang Song, Chaoqun Ma, Peidong Shi, Xiaojuan Zhu, Kaiyu Qu, Lijie Zhu, Qipeng Lu, An-Liang Wang
Self-supported FeCoNiCuP high entropy alloy nanosheet arrays electrocatalyst was developed for highly efficient glycerol oxidation to formate and hydrogen evolution in seawater electrolytes.
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Feasibility and sustainability of emerging CCU pathways for formic acid production

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10982-10995
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC02507E, Paper
Tesfalem Aregawi Atsbha, Ha-Jun Yoon, Ali Cherif, Chul-Jin Lee
The thermo-catalytic pathway can be a competitive alternative to the conventional pathway. CO2 source and electricity source highly affected the GWI for the thermo-catalytic pathway and electrochemical reduction pathway respectively.
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Biodegradable polymers: from synthesis methods to applications of lignin-graft-polyester

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10774-10803
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03558E, Tutorial Review
Open Access
Sundol Kim, Hoyong Chung
Biodegradable lignin-based grafted polyesters have wide range of applications.
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Evaluation on the recovery of lignin from basic [Ch][Lys] systems using low-cost alcohols as anti-solvents under acid-free conditions

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10950-10959
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03898C, Paper
Yichen Liu, Wanting Zhao, Qizhen Luo, Jipeng Yan, Jian Sun
An acid-free, high efficiency, and mild method of precipitating and separating lignin from basic ionic liquids (BIL) such as choline lysinate ([Ch][Lys]) by using alchohols (such as tert-butanol) as anti--solvents.
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Green and controllable synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical difluoromethylated diarylmethanes via a direct bisarylation strategy enabled by an HFIP–B(C6F5)3 adduct

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10969-10974
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03917C, Paper
Xindi Li, Yiping Zhu, Zhina Gong, Jinshan Li, Jialin Xie, Zhendong Zhao, Jianwei Li, Chunman Jia
An efficient and environmentally friendly for the synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical difluoromethylated diarylmethanes via direct bisarylation of difluoroacetaldehyde hemiacetal with aniline enabled by HFIP–B(C6F5)3 adduct is described.
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Straightforward solid-phase modification of TiO2 with propylphosphonic acid via manual grinding and shaker mixing: enhancing modification degree by thermal control while improving atom economy

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10907-10920
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03330B, Paper
Open Access
Kaimin Zhang, Jinxin Wang, Nick Gys, Elien Derveaux, Nahal Ghanemnia, Wouter Marchal, Peter Adriaensens, Vera Meynen
The straightforward manual grinding method achieves controllable grafting of organophosphonic acid onto TiO2, demonstrating its atom economy and greenness.
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Monoliths enabling biocatalysis in flow chemistry

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10718-10738
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03535F, Critical Review
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Aleksandra Lambarska, Katarzyna Szymańska, Ulf Hanefeld
Biocatalysis in flow improves space time yields and enables straightforward downstream processing. The underlying principles of monolithic flow reactors and their application in mono- and bi-phasic biocatalytic systems are discussed.
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Research progress on photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10739-10773
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03597F, Critical Review
Yang An, Tao Lei, Weiyi Jiang, Huan Pang
This paper summarizes the latest research progress in selective photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of HMF, along with the reaction mechanisms, advantages, and challenges faced during selective HMF oxidation.
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