Kolkata: News

06 Mar 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata announces salary hikes for Anganwadi, Asha workers in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a pay raise for Anganwadi and Accredited Social Health Activist (Asha) workers in the state.

06 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata—the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section.

01 Mar 2024

Murder

Kolkata woman kills live-in partner, calls police to confess

A 32-year-old woman stabbed her live-in partner to death in Kolkata and then called the police to turn herself in.

26 Feb 2024

Bharti Airtel

India's first underwater metro to get Airtel's 5G connectivity

Bharti Airtel has revealed its plans to provide 5G connectivity for metro commuters in Kolkata through an under-river tunnel.

25 Feb 2024

Bollywood Films

'Maya Darpan' director Kumar Shahani dies at 83 in Kolkata

Filmmaker Kumar Shahani, one of the pioneers of the Indian parallel cinema movement, is no more.

16 Feb 2024

Murder

2 separate videos of men carrying severed heads go viral

Two separate videos of two men carrying the severed heads of their partners went viral on Friday, sparking widespread outrage.

Bengal ration scam: ED raids at multiple locations in Kolkata 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out raids in multiple locations in Kolkata as part of its ongoing investigation into the multi-crore ration scam in West Bengal.

10 Feb 2024

Mithun Chakraborty

Kolkata: Mithun Chakraborty hospitalized after complaining of chest pain

Renowned actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata.

06 Feb 2024

Pune

Pune trader found murdered in Guwahati hotel, couple arrested

A Pune-based businessman was found dead in a ninth-floor room of a five-star hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday.

13 Jan 2024

IndiGo

Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather

A Guwahati-bound flight of IndiGo was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday after bad weather conditions disrupted its scheduled landing.

12 Jan 2024

Lifestyle

Tollywood gears up for epic show on Vrindavan's resilient widows

Over the years numerous women have been compelled to leave their homes following their husbands' deaths, seeking solace as widows in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh—a practice often viewed as a shameful social pariah.

08 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Global recognition: India's dessert havens shine in TasteAtlas's list 

Indulging in delectable desserts is a universal joy, and India's sweet creations have earned global recognition.

04 Jan 2024

India

2024 Book Fair Guide: Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur and more

Here's to all the bibliophiles! Welcome to the vibrant world of literature as India eagerly anticipates the 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024, followed by the Jaipur Literature Festival and the New Delhi World Book Fair.

21 Dec 2023

Lifestyle

Numismatic Society of Calcutta to exhibit unusual coins and notes

For the first time in India, the Numismatic Society of Calcutta (NSC) will exhibit coins and notes made from unconventional materials like porcelain, silk, plastic, and newsprint at their 25th annual conference and exhibition.

15 Dec 2023

Christmas Day

Visiting Kolkata during Christmas? Attend these events and parties

As Christmas nears, Kolkata, the City of Joy, is abuzz with early celebrations! The city is hosting a myriad of Christmas events and parties to immerse you in the festive cheer.

15 Dec 2023

Parliament

Key conspirator in Parliament security breach surrenders

The alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach surrendered to the police on Thursday.

27 Nov 2023

Books

Calling all bookworms! Head to these literary festivals in India

Bibliophiles, rejoice! India (like every year) is organizing some incredible literary festivals that are all set to draw several revered authors, poets, editors, and enthusiastic readers.

21 Nov 2023

West Bengal

West Bengal governor alleges snooping in Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has claimed to have "reliable information" about snooping attempts in Raj Bhavan, his official residence.

18 Nov 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi responds to Mick Jagger's 'thanks India' tweet

Mick Jagger, a founding member and the frontman of Rolling Stones, was recently on a visit to India.

10 Nov 2023

Lifestyle

Kolkata welcomes unprecedented Kali art ahead of Kali Puja

Maa Kali is considered one of the most powerful feminine forces of Indian mythology.

08 Nov 2023

Air India

Delhi-Kolkata Air India flight delayed over 'unavailability of pilots'

Air India has come under severe criticism again after passengers were left stranded at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a flight delay and subsequent mismanagement.

05 Nov 2023

West Bengal

West Bengal to sell only QR-coded green firecrackers this Diwali

West Bengal has decided to sell only green crackers this Diwali in the state, owing to the increasing air pollution.

28 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi-NCR's air quality might worsen as stubble burning begins

Delhi saw a decline in air quality on Saturday, with the average air quality index (AQI) reaching 303, placing it in the "very poor" category.

26 Oct 2023

Durga Puja

Evolving landscapes of Durga Puja in Kolkata

After Durga Puja, the Bengali community resumes work with mixed emotions.

25 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi, Mumbai face worst pollution in years for October: Reports

India's two major metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai, reportedly witnessed the "worst levels" of air pollution in years in the month of October.

19 Oct 2023

Durga Puja

Durga Puja 2023: Unconventional themed pandals in Kolkata

Durga Puja in Kolkata is getting grander year by year, courtesy of the innovative and unique pandals established across the city

18 Oct 2023

Durga Puja

Exploring Durga Puja pandals in South Kolkata

Durga Puja is when the City of Joy truly lives up to its name.

18 Oct 2023

Durga Puja

Durga Puja pandals in North Kolkata you shouldn't miss

As the Durga Puja fever sweeps through West Bengal, the streets burst into a riot of colors, resound with the beats of dhaak, and fill with the fragrant scent of incense.

18 Oct 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai's air quality worse than Delhi for the first time

The air quality in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has reportedly seen a significant drop, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 170 on Wednesday, surpassing Delhi's AQI of 160, per IQAir's real-time data.

17 Oct 2023

Makeup

Durga Puja makeup hacks for a flawless festive look

Makeup queens assemble! If you're an ardent pandal hopper, maintaining a flawless look in Kolkata's humid weather during Durga Puja can be challenging.

11 Oct 2023

Bollywood Life

Zareen Khan to sue Kolkata cop in alleged cheating case

Bollywood actor Zareen Khan recently received relief when a Kolkata court canceled an arrest warrant issued against her in an alleged cheating case.

11 Oct 2023

Durga Puja

Kolkata prepares for 5 lakh visitors: Unmissable local experiences await 

Kolkata's Durga Puja, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage, has escalated in grandeur. This annual celebration continues to captivate a global audience, promising an even more vibrant season ahead.

21 Sep 2023

Government of India

ONDC's mobility project crosses over 5,000 rides/day in Kolkata

The Indian government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is making waves in India's ride-hailing sector.

09 Sep 2023

Books

Book towns in India that every bibliophile must visit

India is home to many book towns and villages that are no less than a paradise for bibliophiles.

01 Sep 2023

Street Food

Exploring delightful Indian street foods: A mini guide across cities

India's vibrant street food culture captivates both locals and tourists with its array of flavors, aromas, and textures.

23 Aug 2023

Jadavpur University

Jadavpur University student was molested, paraded naked before death: Probe

The initial investigation into the tragic death of a first-year student of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, revealed that he was sexually molested and paraded naked in the hostel before his death by suicide, PTI reported.

17 Aug 2023

Jadavpur University

Assaulted, thrown out of room: JU students recount ragging horror

As many as nine current and former students of Jadavpur University in Kolkata have been arrested amid furor after Swapnadip Kundu, a first-year student, allegedly died by suicide following ragging by seniors.

01 Aug 2023

LPG Cylinder

Commercial LPG cylinder price reduced by Rs. 100

Oil marketing companies have cut the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by up to Rs. 100, reported News18.

26 Jul 2023

Assam

Assam: Engineer's COVID-19 lockdown love story ends in triple murder

In a shocking development, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer killed his wife and her parents before surrendering to the police with his nine-month-old son in his arms.

06 Jul 2023

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee may undergo knee surgery for ligament injury

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may undergo surgery on Thursday after suffering a ligament injury on her left knee, PTI reported, quoting sources.

05 Jul 2023

West Bengal

Kolkata: Outrage after college denies admission to non-English medium students

Loreto College, a leading educational institute in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is experiencing a massive backlash after it allegedly denied admission to students from Hindi and Bengali-medium schools.

25 May 2023

IIT Madras

80-year-old Howrah Bridge to undergo health checkup: Here's why

Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, which sees around 80,000 vehicles every day, will undergo a detailed health checkup after 11 years, PTI reported, quoting an official from Kolkata Port, which maintains the structure.

10 May 2023

Subramanian Swamy

Mamata Banerjee should be PM of India: BJP's Subramanian Swamy

In an embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party veteran Subramanian Swamy said on Tuesday that West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee should be the prime minister of India.

21 Apr 2023

Petrol Diesel Prices

Fuel prices revised in Mumbai, other major cities: Check rates

Petrol and diesel prices remained constant on Friday in the figures across major cities like Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi, as fuel prices continued their ten-month streak of rate stability.

15 Apr 2023

Hong Kong

Hong Kong-bound cargo flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata

A Saudi Arabian Airlines cargo flight transporting goods from Jeddah to Hong Kong's Guangzhou reportedly made an emergency landing at the Kolkata airport on Saturday.

13 Apr 2023

Kolkata Metro

Bengal: India's first underwater metro begins trial run in Hooghly

Kolkata Metro achieved a historic milestone as its rake ran through a tunnel under a river on Wednesday for the first time. Reportedly, the rake only had engineers and officials on board and ran under the Hooghly from Kolkata to Howrah on the other side of the river.

06 Apr 2023

West Bengal

Heavy police deployment in West Bengal ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

The West Bengal Police is on its toes for the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday following the recent communal unrest on Ram Navami in West Bengal's Hooghly and Howrah districts.

Bengal: BJP leader Raju Jha shot dead in Purba Bardhaman

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raju Jha was allegedly shot dead in Shaktigarh of West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Saturday night, reported IANS citing officials.

01 Apr 2023

LPG Cylinder

Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by Rs. 91.5

Amid the soaring inflation across India, petroleum and oil marketing companies have reportedly decided to slash the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Delhi by Rs. 91.5 per unit with immediate effect from Saturday.

22 Mar 2023

Airtel Plans

Airtel launches Rs. 599 postpaid plan; 5G expanded to Kolkata

Airtel has released a new postpaid plan priced at Rs. 599. The new recharge offers an Amazon Prime subscription for six months and Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one year at no extra cost.

14 Mar 2023

India

India was 8th most polluted country in 2022: Report

India was the eighth most polluted country in 2022, dropping from fifth rank in 2021, according to the latest World Air Quality Report released by Swiss firm IQAir.

04 Mar 2023

Children

40% of Kolkata households hit by viral infections: Survey

Four in 10 households in Kolkata have had at least one person suffering from health conditions such as cough, congestion, fever, body ache, and fatigue in the last 30 days, a LocalCircles survey found.

06 Feb 2023

Books

A to Z guide to International Kolkata Book Fair 2023

"That I can read and be happy while I am reading, is a great blessing."

30 Jan 2023

Travel And Tourism

5 must-visit places in Kolkata for those 'zamindari' vibes

A melting pot of traditions, heritage, and culture, Kolkata is home to several rajbaris and royal residences that belonged to zamindars during the British Raj.

27 Jan 2023

BBC

BBC documentary on PM Modi screened at Kolkata's Jadavpur University

The left-wing Students Federation of India (SFI) screened the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkata's Jadavpur University campus on Thursday evening, reportedly without any interference from the police or university administration.

24 Jan 2023

Cricket News

Kolkata court orders Mohammed Shami to pay alimony to wife

In a big blow to cricketer Mohammed Shami, a Kolkata court has ordered him to pay a monthly alimony of Rs. 1.3 lakh to Hasin Jahan, his estranged wife, reportedly.

03 Jan 2023

COVID-19

Missing late wife, Kolkata man installs her lifelike silicone statue

A 65-year-old man named Tapas Sandilya from Kolkata's Kaikhali area proved that love never dies even if the person passes away.

01 Jan 2023

Satyajit Ray

#NewsBytesExplainer: Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute—history, legacy, and alumni

Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray is credited with being one of the pioneers of Indian cinema, considering he put India on the global pedestal through Pather Panchali, Charulata, and Apur Sansar, among others.

31 Dec 2022

Food

A fan of rasgullas? Try these unique recipes

One of the most popular Bengali sweets, rasgullas are ball-shaped dumplings that have a soft spongy texture and are made from semolina dough and chenna.

29 Dec 2022

Arijit Singh

#NewsBytesExclusive: Arijit Singh's Kolkata show not canceled; details inside

A political row picked up after reports of Arijit Singh's Kolkata show's cancelation spread on Thursday. Reports claimed that Singh's show, which was to take place at Eco Park early next year, was canceled.

15 Dec 2022

Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 begins today; all details inside

The 28th Kolkata International Film Festival was inaugurated by Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Rani Mukerji among others in the star-studded guest list on Thursday.

15 Dec 2022

Christmas Day

Visit these Indian places to witness the best Christmas celebrations

Santa Claus is calling you to visit these five places in India.

27 Nov 2022

Bollywood Films

5 Hindi films to watch for quintessential Kolkata vibes

Featuring yellow taxis and trams to Victoria Memorial, Kolkata is referred to as a city stuck in its past.

19 Nov 2022

Arunachal Pradesh

#NewsBytesExplainer: Arunachal Pradesh's first greenfield airport, its significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Arunachal Pradesh's first greenfield airport—the Donyi Polo Airport—at Hollongi, 25 km from the capital city of Itanagar.

14 Nov 2022

Google

Kolkata boy wins Doodle for Google 2022 contest

Tech giant Google announced the Doodle for Google 2022 competition winners, flagging off Children's Day celebrations in India.

25 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 haunted places in Kolkata to go ghost-hunting this Halloween

The vintage charm of Kolkata, the City of Joy attracts a lot of tourists.

18 Oct 2022

Diwali

Diwali long weekend: 5 getaway options from Kolkata

This year, Diwali is bringing us a long weekend, which also happens to be the last of its kind in 2022.