Kolkata

From domestic help to MLA: Starting new job, Kalita Maji says she knows pain of poor

May 15, 2026 4:21 pm

BJP's Kalita Maji took a month off from domestic help job. She's not going back

RG Kar case: Former Kolkata Police commissioner among 3 IPS officers suspended for 'mishandling' probe

May 15, 2026 4:26 pm

CM Suvendu Adhikari, at a press conference in Nabanna, further alleged that the officers were involved in offering bribe to the family and conducting press conference without written order.

Uphold law and order, HC tells Adhikari govt after Mamata argues in post-poll violence case

May 15, 2026 4:36 am

The bench directed the state to file affidavit within three weeks and granted a window of an additional two weeks to file an exception to it, while  keeping the question of maintainability of the TMC's PIL open.

After raids, summons, lookout notices, Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas held in extortion cases

May 15, 2026 4:32 am

Shantanu Sinha Biswas is alleged to have worked in a syndicate along with notorious criminal Sona Papu in Kolkata.

West Bengal government makes Vande Mataram mandatory in school morning assemblies

May 14, 2026 8:00 pm

School heads must now ensure students perform Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s composition alongside the national anthem.

First-time MLA Rathindra Basu set to become West Bengal Speaker

May 15, 2026 4:03 am

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Rathindra Basu debuts in the Assembly by defeating Trinamool's Abhijit De Bhowmik in Cooch Behar South.

Kolkata’s Orange Metro Line push, here are the road diversions at crucial Chingrighata crossing

May 14, 2026 10:31 am

Work begins from Friday, traffic diversion in Chingrighata area on weekends

‘Airport, rail factory, jobs and tourism’: Adhir seeks PM’s help for Murshidabad

May 14, 2026 5:43 am

“I have repeatedly raised in the Lok Sabha the urgent necessity of establishing an airport in Murshidabad,” he said, adding that enhanced connectivity will increase trade, tourism, and investment opportunities in the district and neighbouring areas.

Annapurna Bhandar, free bus travel for women to be rolled out from June

May 13, 2026 5:46 am

The government has also announced that women will be able to travel free in state-run buses from June 1. Reports suggest that the transport department is considering a “pink ticket” or zero-fare ticketing model for its implementation.

Jharkhand Maoist leader held in Kolkata; aide surrenders

May 13, 2026 5:42 am

Bela had been active in Jharkhand since 2005 and she primarily operated in Ghatshila and Purba and Paschim Singhbhum. There are over 20 cases registered against her in Jharkhand, with the Commissioner citing the figure as 23.

PM Modi takes boat ride on Hooghly river, reaffirms commitment to Bengal

April 24, 2026 3:16 pm

During the ride, he was seen seated on a wooden boat holding a camera, with the Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu visible in the background

Mamata Banerjee attacks PM Modi, BJP at Kolkata Eid gathering

March 21, 2026 3:01 pm

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee attended Eid-ul-Fitr at Red Road, urging unity, protecting voter rights, and defending secular values

Kolkata oxygen godown blast: Multiple cylinder explosions trigger massive fire

December 18, 2025 1:51 pm

A massive explosion at an oxygen cylinder godown on Ghosh Bagan Lane in the Kankurgachi area under Manicktala Police Station triggers a major fire in the early hours of Wednesday, with residents reporting multiple cylinder blasts that sent shockwaves across a 2–3 km radius

Anger and vandalism in Kolkata as Lionel Messi fans invade Salt Lake Stadium pitch

December 13, 2025 3:27 pm

Lionel Messi's highly anticipated visit to the City of Joy ended in despair and upset fans stormed the pitch at the Salt Lake Stadium, vandalising the facility after the Argentine superstar left the ground within 20 minutes.

6 must-visit vegan restaurants in Kolkata

November 28, 2025 8:44 am

Kolkata was recently announced as the 'most vegan city' in India. Here are 6 restaurants that are included in the vegan restaurants list.

In Pictures: The tilted buildings of Kolkata

February 06, 2025 12:06 pm

The construction issue caught the eye of the local administration and public following the collapse of a four-storey residential apartment in south Kolkata's Bagha Jatin area, which was undergoing work to strengthen its foundation.

In Pictures: Trains cancelled, people evacuated as Cyclone Dana inches towards Odisha coast

October 24, 2024 1:12 pm

The cyclonic storm Dana is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), the weather department said.

As 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally turns violent; Bengal BJP calls for 12-hour bandh on Wed

August 27, 2024 8:40 pm

The Nabanna Abhijan was called by a little-known students’ outfit Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj.

Heavy rain, floods wreak havoc in part of India

June 08, 2024 1:43 pm

The southwest monsoon, which entered Maharashtra continued to pass over the state and has advanced into parts of central Arabian sea, parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, central Bay of Bengal and northwest Bay of Bengal.

President Murmu launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri

August 17, 2023 10:18 pm

Kolkata medical college fire under control

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

An early morning fire at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital has been brought under control. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot and at least 250 people evacuated. But no casualties have been reported.

Massive fire breaks in Kolkata's Bagri market

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

A massive fire broke out in Kolkata's Bagri market, a hub of retail and wholesale shops. Over 30 fire engines have been trying to douse the fire.

Majerhat bridge collapses in Kolkata, several feared trapped

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

Several people are feared trapped under the Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata. The collapse happened on Tuesday evening. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

SUCI Members Clash With Police In Kolkata

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

ABVP holds countrywide protests against anti-nationalism in some groups

February 18, 2016 10:59 am

Ahmedabad/Bengaluru/Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad members in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata took to streets to protest against the 'anti-national' sentiments that have risen from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Members of ABVP from Ahmedabad raised slogans against those who supported the anti-national elements in JNU. An ABVP leader said they will continue their protests till the anti-nationalists are punished. In Bengaluru, the student took out a 'Tricolor march'. A protestor of ABVP in Bengaluru said they condemn the act of central universities rising to support the anti-national slogans raised in JNU. In Kolkata, ABVP members were seen raising slogans against the anti-national elements.

Politicians condemn Jadavpur University protest

February 17, 2016 8:07 am

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Condemning the protests in Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday said strict actions should be taken against people involved in anti-national activities but sedition charges should not be put against them as it fulfils their aspirations of gaining popularity. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon also condemned the protests in educational institutions. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasised on the need for the Jadavpur University students to come forward and identify the anti-social elements prevalent in the campus.

Bikers open fire outside Loreto School in Kolkata

February 15, 2016 7:15 am

Kolkata, Feb 15 (ANI): A person was injured after two motorcycle-borne miscreants fired gun shots outside the Loreto School at Convent road in Kolkata on Monday. The victim was shot in the leg and was rushed to the nearby hospital. The site where the victim was shot is reported to be near the jute mill. Police have reached the spot to identify further details and a man-hunt has been launched against the miscreants. Meanwhile, security has been heightened outside the school in light of the shooting.

Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata

January 25, 2016 11:53 am

Kolkata, Jan 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Monday arrived at the Kolkata airport attend his first public rally in poll-bound Kolkata on Monday. After being elected as BJP President for the second time, Shah will attend his first public rally in the city.

AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable

January 23, 2016 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.

Nothing ‘dubious’ found in bag in Kolkata

January 21, 2016 11:38 am

Kolkata, Jan 21 (ANI): A suspicious bag was found in a car parked outside Netaji metro station in Kolkata on Thursday. Bomb Disposal Squad reached the spot to investigate the same and retrieved the suspicious bag from the car. However, nothing dubious was found in the bag. This comes hours after a suspicious bag was found at the gate of Haridwar railway station earlier on Thursday morning.