Kolkata

Amid battle with TMC, PM Modi promises to rebuild Vidyasagar statue at Kolkata college

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the Trinamool Congress workers vandalised Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's statue. He promised to install a grand statue at the same spot.

9 days ago

What has happened so far in Bengal? Blow-by-blow account in 10 points

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee said that she will give a befitting reply to the BJP hooligans who have vandalised Vidyasagar college.

10 days ago

Army jawan opens fire at colleague inside CRPF camp in Bagnan, detained in Bengal

Lakshmikant Barman who was on poll duty in Howrah district of West Bengal fired 18 rounds at his fellow trooper.

23 days ago

Airfares rise steeply as trouble-hit Jet Airways and IndiGo cut capacity

Tickets booked well in advance are also inching north due to capacity constraints.Key metro routes such as Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Bengaluru have faced the major brunt of the reduced capacity.

Mar 11, 2019

Two GoAir crew members hurt by turbulence; passengers safe

The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered no damage and was declared airworthy after thorough examination at Kolkata airport.

Feb 27, 2019

Unprecedented centre-state face-off in West Bengal after arrest of CBI sleuths

Banerjee says National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is giving instructions to the CBI at the behest of Modi and BJP President Amit Shah.

Feb 4, 2019

Realty inventory worth Rs 1 lakh crore shines light on ready-to-move-in units

Listed companies alone build up an inventory equivalent to 32 months' annualised net sales in the first half of FY19.

Jan 15, 2019

Kolkata woman dies after jumping from terrace with daughter, 2-year-old grandchild

Preliminary probe revealed that the family was going through a financial crisis which could probably be the reason.

Nov 15, 2018

Kolkata: Fire breaks out in eight-storey building in Park street; no causalities reported

No casualties have been reported till now.

Nov 5, 2018

West Bengal: Presidency University student found hanging in his room

As Swapravo Bhakta was not spotted for a long time, his mother found the door of his son's room locked from inside in the night of Wednesday. She called her neighbours and informed police in North 24-parganas district.

Nov 2, 2018

Home Ministry approves Rs 194.44 crore 'Safe City' project for Lucknow to ensure women safety

The approval is a part of the Ministry's plans to implement 'Safe City' projects in eight selected cities -- Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Lucknow

Nov 1, 2018

Kolkata: 10 men arrested for molesting woman at Esplanade metro station

The incident took place at around 4 pm on Tuesday when she boarded a metro from the Esplanade station. The group started harassing her and when she deboarded at the Mahanayak Uttamkumar station, the accused molested her, he said.

Oct 10, 2018

Kolkata: Dance teacher molests minor girl; accused held as parents protest outside school

The school turned into a battlefield of sorts after angry parents arrived at the school demanding immediate action. The police baton charged to bring the crowd under control.

Oct 9, 2018

Amid spiraling fuel rates, petrol prices rise to Rs 89.97 in Mumbai

The prices of diesel also continued to scale new highs on Sunday under India's dynamic pricing regime, after remaining unchanged for four successive days.

Sep 23, 2018

Reasons why you should visit Kolkata during Durga Puja

Celebrate the festival of Durga Puja - Bengali style!

Sep 20, 2018

Kolkata bridge collapse: Several feared trapped; rescue operations underway

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a probe into the bridge collapse that took place on Tuesday.

Sep 4, 2018

Kolkata photographer gets death threats for making model pose as Bengali bride without clothes

In the controversial picture, a model can be seen posing without her clothes, wearing a traditional headgear and covering her breasts with her long hair.

Aug 29, 2018

Meet Amit Sahai, the techie from Kolkata who secured top spot at IQ world test

Amit Sahai is a senior IT and sales head in one of India's most recognised audio products and solution firm in Kolkata. Born and brought up in the capital of West Bengal, Sahai is now a member of the International High IQ Society and shares the spot with two Americans.

Aug 7, 2018

Kolkata ATM fraud: SIT team to probe 'card cloning', customers to be refunded

The initial investigation revealed that the crime was committed by cloning the ATM cards and, as per reports, more than 20 lakhs were siphoned off from the ATM.

Aug 2, 2018

Bizarre 'tantrik ritual' leaves Kolkata girl's throat stuck with 9 needles

A team of doctors from the NRS Hospital, Kolkata, fought hard to save the life of the girl and operated on her for three hours to bring out the needles.

Aug 1, 2018