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Fragmented accountability: On the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata

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Fragmented accountability: On the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata

In light of the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata on June 24, the ability to erect a structure based on a reportedly flawed plan is reminiscent of West Bengal’s infamous Syndicate Raj. As per the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, an empanelled architect and a structural engineer must certify building plans. The corruption ranges from local cartels,…

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Kolkata Shops, Eateries Must Have Bengali Signboards, Orders Civic Body

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Kolkata Shops, Eateries Must Have Bengali Signboards, Orders Civic Body

Representational Image Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has made it mandatory for every commercial establishment in the metropolis to put up signboards in Bengali along with other languages, an official said. The civic body is determined to enforce the usage of Bengali in signages, and has set a tentative deadline of February 21, 2025,…

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