West Bengal Minister Sadhan Pande passes away, CM Mamata Banerjee expresses grief
Pande was the sitting Minister for Consumer Affairs and Self Help Group and Self-Employment in the Mamata Banerjee government. He was the MLA from the Maniktala constituency in Kolkata.
Feb 20, 2022, 13:12 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki expands subscription programme, adds Kolkata to list
Maruti Suzuki is now expanding its subscription programme by providing cars without actually buying them, the metro city of Kolkata can now avail these services.
Feb 19, 2022, 09:37 AM IST
Kolkata eases flight restrictions from Mumbai and Delhi, check here
Mumbai-Kolkata and Delhi-Kolkata flights will now be able to operate daily providing they adhere to Covid norms and all passengers have negative RT-PCR tests.
Feb 08, 2022, 12:58 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee's diktat to TMC workers: Don't embarrass party, stop airing differences in public
Banerjee's diktat to party leaders comes in the backdrop of the perceived power struggle in the party and differences between the generation-next leaders and a section of the old guards.
Jan 27, 2022, 23:32 PM IST
Fire breaks out at Park Show Cinema Hall in Kolkata
A fire broke out in the Park Show cinema hall in Kolkata, this cinema hall was closed, 5 vehicles of fire brigade arrived
Jan 18, 2022, 17:30 PM IST
If you poke your head out of your car's sunroof, you'll be fined: details here
As a possible precursor to broader campaigns, Kolkata police have started a campaign against people hanging out of car sunroofs in crowded areas.
Jan 10, 2022, 08:52 AM IST
West Bengal relaxes COVID-19 curbs, allows salons and parlours to operate at 50 per cent capacity
West Bengal relaxed COVID-19 curbs and allowed salons and beauty parlours in the state to open at 50 percent capacity.
Jan 08, 2022, 12:04 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates second campus of Kolkata’s Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was also present at the inauguration ceremony of the second campus of the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute.
Jan 07, 2022, 13:44 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate second campus of Kolkata’s Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute today
The second campus of CNCI has been built in line with PM Modi's vision to expand and upgrade health facilities in all parts of the country.
Jan 07, 2022, 07:14 AM IST
Covid-19 surge: West Bengal reports 14,022 fresh cases, nearly 5K more than yesterday
The state reported 17 deaths and 6,438 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
Jan 05, 2022, 20:35 PM IST
COVID-19: Belur Math in Kolkata closed for devotees, visitors until further orders
In view of rising COVID-19 cases, the West Bengal government on Sunday decided to shut down schools and other educational institutes, spas, salons, beauty parlours, zoos, and entertainment parks from January 3.
Jan 03, 2022, 06:51 AM IST
First day of New Year sees MASSIVE surge in Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata - details here
While Delhi saw the highest single-day rise since May 21, Mumbai reported more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours. Kolkata recorded over 2000 cases, while Karnataka is also witnessing a steady rise in coronavirus cases
Jan 01, 2022, 20:29 PM IST
Haldia fire: 3 killed, 44 injured in West Bengal at IOC refinery; CM Mamata reacts
A fire incident was reported in the Haldia Refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation in West Bengal on December 21, 2021. At least three people were killed and 44 were injured in the fire incident. The IOC said that the incident occurred at the unit of the refinery during shutdown-related works. As per the IOC statement, the primary cause seems to be a flash fire leading to burn injuries to 44 persons. Out of the 44 injured, 37 have been shifted to Kolkata for further treatment. The condition of seven of them is reportedly critical.
Dec 21, 2021, 20:52 PM IST
Kolkata's Durga Puja accorded UNESCO heritage status
"Durga Puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage list. Congratulations India," the UN agency posted on Twitter.
Dec 15, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Kolkata speedster is now brand ambassador of ‘Safe Drive Save Life’ campaign- Here’s how it happened
Kolkata youth used to post videos of bike stunts on social media. When the videos caught the police’s attention, they tracked the boy, started his counselling and taught him the meaning of life.
Dec 10, 2021, 13:22 PM IST
Cyclone Jawad may hit Andhra Pradesh, Odisha on December 4, says IMD
The cyclone is likely to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in many districts of Andhra Pradesh, odisha and West Bengal.
Dec 02, 2021, 06:46 AM IST
Married Indian woman, on pilgrimage to Pakistan, gets hitched to Lahore man
The woman from Kolkata embraced Islam and married a Lahore man during her pilgrimage to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sikh’s first master Guru Nanak Dev.
Nov 27, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
Climate concern: These Indian cities will go 'underwater' in next 10 years
IPCC in its report warned that India must act now or else climate change will result in extreme weather conditions in the country.
Nov 12, 2021, 15:59 PM IST
Kolkata among 6 cities will be underwater by 2030 due to climate change
According to Climate Central’s latest maps, based on IPCC’s 2021 report, 6 cities of the world, including India's Kolkata, is expected to be underwater by 2030, unless drastic changes to combat climate change are taken.
Nov 08, 2021, 18:00 PM IST
Woman gang-raped for a week in Patna, 5 held
According to police, the woman left her house following an argument with her husband on October 10.
Oct 19, 2021, 12:39 PM IST
