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Saptarshi Banerjee

Saptarshi Banerjee

I am reporter with HT Kolkata and my current designation is Principal Correspondent Multimedia. I cover civil aviation. File stories on activities, developments at Kolkata airport, and all agencies there. Cover incidents, Salt Lake, IT Sector and New Town. Do special stories on tourism, zoo, environment, people and human interest.

Articles by Saptarshi Banerjee

Chocolates, tea and water : from youth groups to political parties all extend a helping hand at cash crunch queue

Volunteers of youth groups were seen distributing chocolates, tea and water to the people on Sunday. Some even lent a helping hand at filling up forms for withdrawal and exchange of money.

Updated on Nov 14, 2016 05:10 IST

Students show how robots can be used to recycle waste, play football

On Sunday (October 23, 2016) Netaji Indoor Stadium became alive with young students from all over the country animatedly discussing and demonstrating the skills of the robots they built.

Updated on Oct 24, 2016 04:33 IST

Love is in the air, as Alipore Zoo authorities pray for tiger couple to bond

Hope for Alipore Zoo authorities of captive breeding of tigers which eluded them for a decade. 12-year-old tiger, Rishi, and a seven-year-old tigress, Payel were brought from Nandankanan Zoo in February this year, are showing signs of liking each other.

Updated on Oct 17, 2016 05:18 IST

Durga Pujas in Kolkata bowl over US envoy

David Donahue,(right) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs and and US Consul General in Kolkata Craig L Hall playing Dhak at Mudiali Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Thursday evening.

Updated on Oct 7, 2016 07:30 IST

Puja bells toll a full week before schedule as pandal hopping starts

Going by the calendar Durga Puja is to begin on October 8 but a quick reality check by HT revealed that the Pujas this time have got off to an unprecedentedly early start, with none less than chief minister Mamata Banerjee leading the charge.

Updated on Oct 2, 2016 08:12 IST

Mother Teresa canonisation: When faithfuls came to witness history

Nuns from the Missionaries of Charity watch the live telecast of the canonisation of Mother Teresa at the Mother House in Kolkata.

Updated on Sep 4, 2016 19:32 IST

When faithful from around the world converged at Mother House

Hundreds of followers offered flowers to Saint Teresa outside Mother House in Kolkata.

Updated on Sep 4, 2016 16:59 IST

Acid attack again, this time on mother and her two children

Updated on Aug 27, 2016 11:46 IST

Explore ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ at Eco Park near Kolkata

Replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World at Eco Park in Kolkata.

Updated on Aug 22, 2016 05:58 IST

President Pranab’s daughter shames pervert on FB

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Updated on Aug 14, 2016 07:06 IST

President’s daughter Sharmistha names and shames ‘pervert’ on Facebook

The Congress leader said she will lodge a complaint against the ‘harasser’ with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.

Updated on Aug 14, 2016 18:12 IST

Merchant navy engineer returns home after two years in Ghana prison

Updated on Jul 4, 2016 01:56 IST

Bengal: Now, a wax statue of Michael Jackson in Rajarhat

Visitors to Mother’s Wax Museum in New Town will be able to see a statue of pop icon Michael Jackson.

Updated on Mar 25, 2016 09:10 IST

Air India flight to Delhi lands in capital after 12-hour delay

Air India’s Kolkata – Delhi Sunday evening flight reached the capital on Monday morning after more than a 12-hour delay.

Updated on Mar 21, 2016 09:36 IST

Bengal government to set up crematorium for pets

The West Bengal government decided to set up a pet crematorium, complete with incinerators and a garden, because of the lack of space for a cemetery.

Updated on Feb 8, 2016 12:06 IST

Ukrainian woman arrested with 1.2 kg cocaine at Kolkata airport

The narcotic was found in a box of chocolates inside the registered baggage of the passenger. Officials said the consignment must will be worth Rs 15 crore (approximately) in the international market.

Updated on Dec 9, 2015 08:02 IST

Kolkata pays tribute to Paris victims with its own Eiffel Tower

HIDCO has decided to build a 55-metre replica of the tower to commemorate the 129 victims of the November 13 terror attack in the French capital. The structure will come up at Eco Park, a favourite of chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Updated on Nov 20, 2015 07:39 IST

Spoke to media to quell rumours, won't do it again: Siddhartha Das

Siddhartha Das, who says he is the biological father of Sheena Bora, interacts with media in Kolkata on Tuesday. PTI Photo

Updated on Sep 3, 2015 16:36 IST

West Bengal JEE results 2015 announced, check it here

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Updated on Jun 5, 2015 15:55 IST

Exclusive window for Tagore songs & poems

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Updated on Feb 2, 2015 09:50 IST

After Singur flight, Tata takes return flight to Bengal

Updated on Jan 30, 2015 07:18 IST

Gangetic Dolphins to get counted at last

Updated on Dec 29, 2014 10:28 IST

Journos boycott presser by Bengal Minister, to protest against restriction of movement

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Updated on Dec 8, 2014 15:36 IST

Malaysian plane has wheels that can help it to land on a shorter, softer runway

Updated on Mar 16, 2014 09:30 IST

Striking AAI staff miss Mamata as convoy takes another route

Updated on Oct 25, 2013 05:26 IST

Cheated Saradha depositors happy that CM kept promise

Updated on Oct 1, 2013 05:55 IST

WB: Cops step in to tame ragging in schools

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Updated on Sep 13, 2013 05:55 IST

West Bengal’s 24x7 Volvo bus plan at airport likely to fall flat

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Updated on Aug 14, 2013 06:41 IST

Govt mulls single window clearance for film units

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Updated on Aug 2, 2013 05:59 IST

After Delta dampener, gear up for ISON spectacle this winter

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Updated on Jul 31, 2013 07:09 IST

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