Kolkata

BBC Documentary Row: SFI Again Attempting To Screen Docu at Kolkata's Presidency University Today

SFI ,the students wing of CPI(M) failed to screen the BBC documentary `India; The Modi Question` in Kolkata's Presidency University earlier on Jan 27 due to power outage.

Jan 31, 2023, 13:57 PM IST

Ganga Vilas Cruise to Leave Kolkata on January 30 for Sundarbans

The vessel will leave Kolkata on Monday and then it will be anchored at Sundarbans, one of the largest mangrove forests in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site.

Jan 29, 2023, 22:05 PM IST

Lucknow-Kolkata Air Asia Flight Aborts Take Off After Suffering Bird Hit

An Air Asia flight going from Lucknow to Kolkata had to make an emergency landing at the city's airport after suffering a bird strike after take-off, reports ANI.

Jan 29, 2023, 14:43 PM IST

'Parakram Diwas': Will fulfill Netaji's dream of making India great, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

'Parakram Diwas': PM Modi and many top leaders today paid homage to Subhas Chandra Bose on his 126th birth anniversary and recalled his "unparalleled contribution to India`s history." The PM is also scheduled to virtually participate in an event to name the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees on the Parakram Diwas today. 

Jan 23, 2023, 11:13 AM IST

Clash between ISF and TMC workers, police lathicharged

There was a clash between ISF and TMC workers in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Protesters on the streets pelted stones at the Kolkata Police. After which the police lathi-charged while taking action and tear gas shells were released.

Jan 21, 2023, 23:14 PM IST

'Central funds for MGNREGA siphoned off in Bengal': BJP chief JP Nadda attacks Mamata Banerjee's govt

The Trinamool Congress has declined to attach much importance to BJP President JP Nadda's visit.

 

Jan 19, 2023, 16:02 PM IST

Revolutionary socialist leader Che Guevara's daughter to visit Kolkata after over 20 years

An interactive session with academics at Jadavpur University is planned, followed by a cultural presentation at the open-air theatre, details below.

Jan 16, 2023, 14:21 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2023: Lakhs of pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar

More than 51 lakh pilgrims from across the state and the country have visited Gangasagar in the last few days till 4 pm on Sunday, minister Aroop Biswas said, adding 10 lakh more were on their way to Sagar Island.

Jan 15, 2023, 21:22 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Preview, LIVE Streaming details: When and where to watch IND vs SL 3rd ODI match online and on TV?

Check all about livestreaming and other broadcast details related to the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI match here to be played in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday, January 15.

Jan 14, 2023, 12:37 PM IST

On Makar Sankranti, devotees flock to Ganga ghats, take holy dip: WATCH

On Makar Sankranti, devotees in several parts of the country performed rituals at different ghats.

Jan 14, 2023, 10:48 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Preview, LIVE Streaming details: When and where to watch IND vs SL 2nd ODI match online and on TV?

Check all about livestreaming and other broadcast details related to the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI match here to be played in Kolkata, on Thursday, January 12.

Jan 12, 2023, 07:04 AM IST

Do not pay heed to rumours, fake news: Mamata Banerjee to Gangasagar pilgrims

Mamata Banerjee assured the pilgrims that her government has made arrangements so that they do not face any problem during the annual festival. 

Jan 11, 2023, 23:16 PM IST

West Bengal: BJP leaders stopped from organising Ganga Aarti in Gangasagar Mela, stage protest in city

BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar later in the evening, organised a Ganga Aarti programme at Babughat without formal permission from Kolkata police. The police initially tried to stop the programme, but it snowballed into a scuffle between the saffron activists and police, following which the police arrested several BJP workers.

Jan 10, 2023, 20:18 PM IST

Breaking: 40 thousand dollars inside gutkha pouch, seized by custom officials in Kolkata

Customs officials at Kolkata airport have seized 40 thousand US dollars from a packet of gutkha during the search of luggage of a passenger going to Bangkok.

Jan 09, 2023, 17:36 PM IST

'Impressive packaging': Internet reacts after man caught with currency notes worth Rs 32 lakh hidden inside Gutka pouches in Kolkata- WATCH

A passenger who hid 100 dollar currency notes worth over Rs 32 lakh in Ghutaka pouches was intercepted by customs in Kolkata. 

Jan 09, 2023, 15:27 PM IST

Pele in Kolkata: What was it like to mark the Brazil legend? India's Goutam Sarkar says experience was 'beyond imagination'

India's Goutam Sarkar was the man given the duty mark Brazil legend Pele in an exhibition match between Mohun Bagan and New York Cosmos

Dec 30, 2022, 18:18 PM IST

'Your mother means our mother also': Mamata Banerjee's emotional condolence message to PM Modi

Mamata Banerjee was speaking at the inauguration of various Railway projects in West Bengal, which PM Modi was attending virtually.

 

Dec 30, 2022, 13:24 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Joka-Taratala stretch of Kolkata Metro; See Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Joka-Taratala stretch of Kolkata Metro purple line improving connectivity across the metro city.

Dec 30, 2022, 12:21 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's West Bengal visit: East India's first Vande Bharat Express flag off tomorrow

The Vande Bharat Express train will be the first express train between New Jalpaiguri (NJP), Siliguri to Kolkata, West Bengal after Shatabdi Express. 

Dec 29, 2022, 19:25 PM IST