Kolkata

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

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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

Bengal heritage building restoration work to be completed by October

Restoration of several heritage buildings in and around Kolkata is underway and monuments are expected to open to the public by October. Work is currently ongoing at the Victoria Memorial Hall and Science City.

Jul 21, 2018

Nigerian woman carrying drugs arrested in Kolkata

A woman was arrested by the NCB with 20 LSD blots in her bag, 12 grams of cocaine in her private parts when she landed in Kolkata from Mumbai.

Jul 10, 2018

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Kolkata stares at Delhi-like water crisis as groundwater levels deplete at alarming rate

Urban Development secretary Subrata Gupta discussed at length the crisis and said that the massive urbanization and large-scale use of groundwater depleted the groundwater levels in the city and construction of concrete pavements had further made the situation critical.

Jun 24, 2018

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Kolkata

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

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

West Bengal: Presidency University student found hanging in his room

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

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

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

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

Reasons why you should visit Kolkata during Durga Puja

Kolkata bridge collapse: Several feared trapped; rescue operations underway

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

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

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

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

Bengal heritage building restoration work to be completed by October

Nigerian woman carrying drugs arrested in Kolkata

Kolkata stares at Delhi-like water crisis as groundwater levels deplete at alarming rate

One small step for them, a huge step for the LGBTQ community

West Bengal politicians shiver in football fever as 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia

Merchant ship catches fire off Kolkata coast, crew members rescued

West Bengal: Lightning strikes claim 12 more lives, death toll reaches 33

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious