Kolkata News

Several people injured as TMC-BJP workers clash in Howrah; police resorts to lathicharge

Clashes took place between BJP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Howrah late Thursday (June 4, 2020) night which left several people injured, while four persons are said to be in critical condition.

Jun 05, 2020, 14:00 PM IST

Air Asia flight from Kolkata makes emergency landing after hailstorm cracks windshield

Several planes departing from Kolkata were delayed due to inclement weather condition.

Mar 04, 2020, 07:57 AM IST

Iconic double-decker bus to hit Kolkata streets once again from March

The West Bengal Transport Department is ready to reintroduce the iconic double-decker bus on the roads of Kolkata city from the month of March 2020.

Feb 26, 2020, 14:07 PM IST

Kolkata STF seizes drugs worth Rs 3.5 cr concealed in rear and front doors of car

The three people – a Manipur based drug peddler, a Bihar drug peddler and the driver of the vehicle were taken into custody for interrogation.

Feb 12, 2020, 15:45 PM IST

Kolkata: Cracks found on outer walls of burning building in Burrabazar

Traders at the Burrabazar area have decided to keep the Bagri market closed for the entire day.

Feb 28, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

West Bengal govt forces cancellation of Balochistan summit; Tarek Fatah asks if Mamata Banerjee is supporting Pakistan

Pakistan-born Canadian author Tarek Fatah was to speak on Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan.

Jan 05, 2017, 15:49 PM IST

Dowry shame: Husband pours boiling water on 21-year-old wife in Kolkata

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly burnt by her husband and in-laws in Old Malda police station area on Friday.

May 15, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Saradha chit fund accused Madan Mitra hospitalised after chest pain

West Bengal minister and Saradha chit fund accused Madan Mitra was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Kolkata.

Apr 26, 2016, 20:08 PM IST

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's visit to Kolkata flyover collapse site

The BJP on Saturday took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi over his visit to the site of the flyover collapse in Kolkata, calling it a "photo-op" which is the "lifeline" of the politics of the Congress vice president.

Apr 02, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

There were faults in planning, design of Kolkata flyover: TMC

The death toll due to the flyover collapse in Kolkata rose to 24 today.

Apr 01, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

PIL seeks court-monitored probe into Kolkata flyover collapse

A petition was filed on Friday at the Calcutta High Court for a court-monitored probe into the flyover tragedy here that has claimed 24 lives so far.

Apr 01, 2016, 14:42 PM IST

IVRCL washes its hands off Kolkata incident, says flyover collapse was an accident

Hyderabad-based construction company IVRCL, which has been drawing flak for describing yesterday`s flyover collapse in Kolkata as an `Act of God`, on Friday said that the expression was used to state that the mishap was beyond anyone`s control.

Apr 01, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

Kolkata flyover collapse: West Bengal police team in Hyderabad to quiz IVRCL officials

About 60-metre-long portion of the under-construction Vivekananda flyover in Kolkata had collapsed yesterday.

Apr 01, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

Kolkata flyover tragedy: As it happened on Friday

The Kolkata police have sealed the city office of IVRCL Infrastructure -- the implementing agency of Kolkata's Vivekananda Road Flyover, which collapsed on Thursday.

Apr 01, 2016, 09:00 AM IST