Taniya is an intern with The Indian Express, Kolkata
April 23, 2024 11:17 IST
The West Bengal government have announced an early closure of schools for the summer holidays, considering the prevailing heatwave conditions.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024April 22, 2024 13:52 IST
East and West Burdwan saw the highest number of heat wave occurrences and Kolkata experienced “115 disastrous heat wave days” from 1969 to 2019, says the survey.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024April 21, 2024 21:34 IST
Severe heatwave conditions prevailed in West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, and West Burdwan districts of West Bengal
Mon, Apr 22, 2024April 20, 2024 20:42 IST
State capital Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 41 degree Celsius on Saturday
Sat, Apr 20, 2024April 18, 2024 12:15 IST
Several private schools, too, have brought forward their summer break by about a week as Education Minister Bratya Basu announced an early school closure.
Thu, Apr 18, 2024April 14, 2024 11:47 IST
Precaution has been advised for outdoor activities from 11 am to 4 pm. Till Tuesday, light rain has been forecast in North and South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia.
Tue, Apr 16, 2024April 06, 2024 14:10 IST
Awareness campaigns are being organised through various channels, including verbal announcements, posters, counseling sessions, awareness videos displayed on platform TVs, and social media platforms.
Sun, Apr 07, 2024April 04, 2024 12:19 IST
Thunderstorms expected in several northern districts, including Darjeeling, until Sunday.
Thu, Apr 04, 2024March 31, 2024 12:43 IST
West Bengal weather: Kolkata may witness light rain with thunder over the next two days, as per the IMD.
Mon, Apr 01, 2024March 30, 2024 06:13 IST
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph) are expected in parts of Purba Medinipur, Purulia, Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Paschim Bardhman, and Birbhum on Saturday.
Sun, Mar 31, 2024March 28, 2024 11:19 IST
West Bengal weather: The IMD forecasts thunderstorms across West Bengal over the next few days.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024March 28, 2024 05:04 IST
“Calcutta is the only city, which the British built from scratch and some of the architecture and buildings are incredible, but those are not visible at night,” he said.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024March 23, 2024 06:16 IST
Located in North 24 Parganas district, Sandeshkhali, an island in Sunbderbans, was at the centre of a political storm after angry local residents hit the streets in February and accused local Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman Shahjahan Sheikh and his aides of land grab and sexual harassment of women.
Sat, Mar 23, 2024March 20, 2024 12:11 IST
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for both South Bengal and North Bengal, predicting thunderstorms with lightning.
Thu, Mar 21, 2024March 16, 2024 13:48 IST
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty wind moving at a speed of 40-50 kmph are likely to be experienced in the regions, said Alipore Met Office in Kolkata.
Sun, Mar 17, 2024March 15, 2024 20:07 IST
The commercial services began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section on the 16.6km-long East-West corridor on March 6.
Sun, Mar 17, 2024March 08, 2024 19:20 IST
Fleming also said youths have turned out to be agents of change against climate change
Sat, Mar 09, 2024March 07, 2024 23:21 IST
On Thursday, humidity crossed 91 per cent and the city’s sky remained generally cloudy.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024March 07, 2024 05:06 IST
If you don’t have a second option and you are passionate about the first, do it fearlessly, says Rupa Chaudhuri, first woman woman working on app based motorbike.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024March 04, 2024 21:28 IST
Former teacher Debabrata Chatterjee estimates that the collection is worth more than Rs 1.2 crore.
Tue, Mar 05, 2024March 01, 2024 06:30 IST
The heritage structure, which was operational from 1941 till 2016, will be renamed as Charnock Lohia Hospital. The project will involve an investment of rupees 160 crore.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024February 27, 2024 02:09 IST
The weather in north Bengal districts like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda, is expected to remain dry this week.
Tue, Feb 27, 2024February 23, 2024 16:52 IST
A complaint was submitted by Prof (Dr) Chiranjib Bhattacharya, the president of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
Fri, Feb 23, 2024February 19, 2024 05:03 IST
Talking about noted author and illustrator Mayukh Chowdhury, Ray said, “He had a very good relationship with us. He had a talent for illustrating animals.
Tue, Feb 20, 2024February 17, 2024 05:46 IST
During the inaugural function, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who was the chief guest, reminisced about his early days in Kolkata, expressing his affection for the city where he began his acting journey.
Sat, Feb 17, 2024