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Hans India
23-05-2025
- Hans India
After Kolkata, drone-like objects spotted in skies of Sagar Island
Kolkata: After Kolkata, mysterious movements of drone-like illuminated objects have been spotted in the skies of Sagar Island in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Sagar Island, located at the confluence of the River Ganges, is famous for the iconic Kapil Muni Ashram and the annual Gangasagar Mela there. Eyewitnesses told the police and the media persons that at around 12.30 p.m., illuminated objects with colours like red, green and yellow were spotted in the skies of Sagar Islands. As per the latest information available, such mysterious movements of illuminated objects were also spotted in the skies of Sagar Island-adjacent Mousuni Island, Fraserganj and Namkhana. The local residents of Sagar Island, after noting the illuminated objects in the sky, immediately contacted the local police station. However, none of the eyewitnesses were able to specify the exact number of the flying objects. The district police superintendent of Sundarban District Police, Koteswar Rao, claimed that an investigation has already been started in the matter. The mysterious light movements were spotted for around 10 to 15 minutes. The movements, according to eyewitnesses, were from the southern side to the northern side of the Sagar Islands. Similar movements of drone-like illuminated objects were spotted in the skies of Kolkata during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Both the Kolkata Police and the Eastern Command of the Indian Army had taken note of these. In that case, the mysterious movements of light were first spotted by some on-duty cops in some police stations in the city, who immediately informed the Kolkata Police headquarters and subsequently the office of the Eastern Command.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Hans India
After Kolkata mysterious drone-like objects spotted in skies of Bengal's Sagar Island
After Kolkata, mysterious movements of drone-like illuminated objects have been spotted in the skies of Sagar Island in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Sagar Island, located at the confluence of the River Ganges, is famous for the iconic Kapil Muni Ashram and the annual Gangasagar Mela there. Eyewitnesses told the police and the media persons that at around 12.30 p.m., illuminated objects with colours like red, green and yellow were spotted in the skies of Sagar Islands. As per the latest information available, such mysterious movements of illuminated objects were also spotted in the skies of Sagar Island-adjacent Mousuni Island, Fraserganj and Namkhana. The local residents of Sagar Island, after noting the illuminated objects in the sky, immediately contacted the local police station. However, none of the eyewitnesses were able to specify the exact number of the flying objects. The district police superintendent of Sundarban District Police, Koteswar Rao, claimed that an investigation has already been started in the matter. The mysterious light movements were spotted for around 10 to 15 minutes. The movements, according to eyewitnesses, were from the southern side to the northern side of the Sagar Islands. Similar movements of drone-like illuminated objects were spotted in the skies of Kolkata during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Both the Kolkata Police and the Eastern Command of the Indian Army had taken note of these. In that case, the mysterious movements of light were first spotted by some on-duty cops in some police stations in the city, who immediately informed the Kolkata Police headquarters and subsequently the office of the Eastern Command. The light movements surfaced from the sides of Maheshtala and Behala in the southern outskirts of Kolkata. They remained visible in the skies over central Kolkata for around 10 to 15 minutes, following which a couple of them vanished on the northern side and some on the eastern side of the city. There were confusing inputs regarding the exact number of light movements. Later, the office of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army issued a statement confirming receipt of information about 'suspected drones' being spotted in the city skies on Tuesday late at night. 'Reports of drone sightings over Kolkata have been received and are currently under investigation. Efforts are underway to ascertain the veracity of this event. Further information will be shared as facts are established. In the interim, the media is urged to refrain from speculation,' the Wednesday statement read.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Three port vessels to house floating restos
Kolkata: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port , formerly known as KoPT, will repurpose three of its vessels — PL Rupsa, PL Hooghly, and PL Gopal — to operate them as floating heritage restaurants. The initiative aims to foster river-based tourism alongside cultural and hospitality services.A senior KoPT official said: "The vessels will be repurposed as heritage and commercial platforms. We invite established restaurant owners, cafe chains, and food franchise operators to set up floating restaurants or themed hospitality spaces on the Hooghly to create a culturally enriched and visually striking identity for their brand." SMP, Kolkata has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) for the project. The vessels, previously used as residential quarters for pilots during events like Gangasagar Mela, had outlived their original utility. PL Rupsa and PL Gopal, measuring 32m and 19m in length, 6m and 5m in width, and 3.8m and 2.2m in depth, can accommodate approximately 50-100 people. Both vessels have about 1,000 sqft of floor area."They will remain in the river moored next to shore or jetty and will be self-propelled with their own power, featuring crafts exhibition space, restaurant, a small assembly (for banquet purpose) and so on. Basic structures will not be altered," the official said. In 2022, PS Bhopal, a training vessel, was launched with a similar approach. It now hosts weddings, heritage tours, and corporate events.
