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The CIMA Art Mela promises an array of artwork at competitive prices. It will be held from April 12 to 16 at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Delhi

West Bengal: 7-phase polls as it’s ‘problematic’, says Special observer

“Not all booths can be declared sensitive. ECI knew it’s a problematic state and needed more central force hence a seven-phase election was declared for Bengal unlike Telangana and Andhra Pradesh,” said Vivek Dube, Special Police Observer for West Bengal.

CM Mamata Banerjee asks SSC candidates to call off strike

Mamata asked education minister Partha Chatterjee, who accompanied her to the protest site, to include five representatives from the protesters in an expert committee, formed to resolve the issue.

Kolkata: Exhibition to preserve traditional art

Organised by artist Sharmila Sen, the exhibition aimed at spreading awareness regarding the little known indigenous artwork from the state was inaugurated by film director Goutam Ghosh on Wednesday.

After four days of downpour in Kolkata, rain intensity to reduce now: Met dept

Several parts of the city witnessed water logging following heavy rain. Both Kolkata Municipal Corporation and other civic bodies acted promptly to discharge the water.

West Bengal: Raiganj, Murshidabad seats pose hurdles for Left-Congress alliance

Sources in the CPM said the party is willing to hold talks with the Congress if it stops asking for seats which were won by CPM in 2014 Lok Sabha seats.

Kolkata: 15 puppy carcasses found on hospital premises, 2 nursing staffers held

Following an outcry over the incident, hospital authorities and police held a meeting Tuesday morning, during which officials identified the two accused.

Kolkata professor says woman's virginity like 'sealed bottle', sparks outrage

International Relations' professor Kanak Sarkar has likened a woman's virginity to a "sealed bottle" or "packet" in a Facebook post on Sunday, triggering a furore on social media and academic circles.

Kolkata: Fake job racket busted, seven arrested

CID officials claimed the accused would assure people of jobs as school teachers, police constables, officers in food and supply department, transport department, railways and even the Army.

Kolkata: Woman ‘raped, tortured’; husband, his brother held

A case was registered under section 498A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 376 (rape) and and other relevant sections of IPC.

Here's how people celebrated Poila Baisakh in Kolkata

The day is celebrated as Bihu by the people in Assam, as Vishu in Kerala, and as Puthandu by the people in Tamil Nadu.

Saraswati Puja 2019: Bengal gears up to welcome goddess home

The ripening of mustard and the onset of spring brings with it the festival of Basant Panchami which is also observed as Saraswati Puja in most parts of the country. This year it will be celebrated on February 10.

In 10 frames, recreating Mrinal Sen’s Kolkata

Photo journalist Shashi Ghosh tries to recreate Mrinal Sen’s Kolkata as a tribute to the maestro. The city was an enduring character in many of his movies and very few have captured it like he did.

Meet Kumartuli's oldest idol maker: 'Will remain an artist till my last breath'

Durga Puja and Kumartuli have somehow become complementary to each other. Year after year, the artists here make the idols, with some of them having dedicated their lives to this profession. This 73-year-old man, Samir Pal, is one of them. A photo essay by Shashi Ghosh

Making of a Mahatma

Kolkata-based artist Monty Paul has almost finished making a statue of Mahatma Gandhi which will be unveiled on 2nd October as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations. Photo essay by Partha Paul

In Kolkata's tangle of wires, the threat of looming tragedy

Kolkata is now entangled in a mesh of wires. Look at any electric pole and you will find it cluttered with bundle of wires that criss-cross streets and fetter buildings. From Tollygunge to Tala Tank, Behala to Beleghata, the picture seems no different. A photo essay by Shashi Ghosh.

A day later, fire at Kolkata's Bagree Market yet to be contained

No casualty has been reported, but the operation has left two firefighters injured.

Kolkata's Majerhat bridge collapses, rescue operation underway

Several people are feared trapped after a portion of the Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata collapsed on Tuesday, police said. Many vehicles including two-and four-wheelers were also crushed in the incident.

In Pics: Three-day Indo-Chinese fest kicks off in Kolkata

Chinese Consul General Ma Zhanwu advocated greater exchanges in the fields of culture, education and other areas to promote mutual understanding.

25 dead so far in Kolkata's 'act of God'

An under-construction flyover has collapsed in North Kolkata near Ganesh Talkies (Girish Park) today.

Kolkata medical college fire under control

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

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

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

ABVP holds countrywide protests against anti-nationalism in some groups

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

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

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

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

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

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.