Kolkata News

9 Killed, 17 Injured In Kolkata Building Collapse

9 Killed, 17 Injured In Kolkata Building Collapse

Press Trust of India | Monday March 18, 2024

The collapse of an illegal under-construction building in Kolkata claiming nine lives and injuring 17 more early on Monday provoked political debate over whether the incident opened up yet another Pandora's box of corruption under TMC regime.

Imposter Checked Into Luxury Hotel, Took A BMW Ride In Kolkata, Arrested

Imposter Checked Into Luxury Hotel, Took A BMW Ride In Kolkata, Arrested

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Nikita Sharma | Saturday March 16, 2024

An imposter masquerading as a high-rank army officer tried to enter Fort William, Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata. However, his attempt was foiled when he couldn't write down his particulars in the officer's entry register.

India's First Underwater Metro Service Opens For Public In Kolkata

India's First Underwater Metro Service Opens For Public In Kolkata

Asian News International | Friday March 15, 2024, Kolkata

The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata today with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water.

Missing Kolkata Trader's Body Found, Mamata Banerjee Visits His Family

Missing Kolkata Trader's Body Found, Mamata Banerjee Visits His Family

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 13, 2024, Kolkata

The body of a missing businessman was recovered from underneath a water tank on the outskirts of the city, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Trinamool To Launch Lok Sabha Poll Campaign With Mega Rally In Kolkata Today

Trinamool To Launch Lok Sabha Poll Campaign With Mega Rally In Kolkata Today

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 10, 2024, Kolkata

The Trinamool Congress will launch its Lok Sabha poll campaign with a grand rally on Sunday at Kolkata's famed Brigade Parade Grounds, where party supremo Mamata Banerjee is expected to set the tone for the upcoming elections.

Probe Agency Raids Multiple Locations In Kolkata Over Recruitment Scam

Probe Agency Raids Multiple Locations In Kolkata Over Recruitment Scam

Press Trust of India | Friday March 08, 2024, Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) this morning started conducting searches at multiple locations in Kolkata and its neighbouring areas in connection with its probe into the teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal, officials said.

Watch: PM Modi Travels In India's First Underwater Metro In Kolkata With Students

Watch: PM Modi Travels In India's First Underwater Metro In Kolkata With Students

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Wednesday March 06, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated India's first underwater metro line in Kolkata and took a metro ride with school students.

PM Modi To Inaugurate India's 1st Underwater Metro In Kolkata Tomorrow

PM Modi To Inaugurate India's 1st Underwater Metro In Kolkata Tomorrow

Asian News International | Tuesday March 05, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first under-river metro tunnel built in Kolkata tomorrow.

Mamata Banerjee vs BJP Over Sandeshkhali Accused Sheikh Shahjahan's Arrest

Mamata Banerjee vs BJP Over Sandeshkhali Accused Sheikh Shahjahan's Arrest

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Thursday February 29, 2024, New Delhi

After being on the run for 55 days, Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan was today arrested on charges of torture, sexual harassment, and land grabbing.

Ganga In West Bengal Declared Unfit For Bathing Due To Untreated Sewage, NGT Warns Of Fines

Ganga In West Bengal Declared Unfit For Bathing Due To Untreated Sewage, NGT Warns Of Fines

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday February 28, 2024

The NGT has warned the West Bengal authorities of potential fines if they fail to demonstrate significant progress in tackling the issue of untreated sewage flowing into the Ganga.

Privileges Panel Issues Notice To Top Cops On Bengal BJP Chief's Complaint

Privileges Panel Issues Notice To Top Cops On Bengal BJP Chief's Complaint

Asian News International | Friday February 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Privileges Committee of the Lok Sabha issued a notice to senior police officers in West Bengal on a complaint filed by the BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar, alleging misconduct, brutality and life-threatening injuries during a fight.

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee Reaffirms Maximum Age Limit In Politics

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee Reaffirms Maximum Age Limit In Politics

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 30, 2024, Kolkata

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday reaffirmed his call for implementing a retirement age in politics, citing decline in work efficiency and productivity with advancing age.

Mamata Banerjee's 7-Day Ultimatum To Centre Over Pending Funds

Mamata Banerjee's 7-Day Ultimatum To Centre Over Pending Funds

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 27, 2024, Kolkata

West Bengal CM and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday gave the Centre a seven-day ultimatum to clear all dues failing which the party would launch a massive protest.

Kolkata Man Climbs Down Bridge After Cops Promise Him Biryani, Job

Kolkata Man Climbs Down Bridge After Cops Promise Him Biryani, Job

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 23, 2024, Kolkata

The cops in Kolkata had to make a promise of employment and lure a man with a packet of briyani in order to convince him to come down from a bridge he had climbed with the intention of dying by suicide, an officer said.

School Jobs Scam: Raids At Several Places In Kolkata For Over 12 Hours

School Jobs Scam: Raids At Several Places In Kolkata For Over 12 Hours

Press Trust of India | Friday January 19, 2024, Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided eight places in and around Kolkata in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment in state-run and-aided schools of West Bengal, a senior officer said.