Kolkata News

Kolkata Man Shouts "Bomb" In Plane, Father Called, Says He's Unsound: Report

Kolkata Man Shouts "Bomb" In Plane, Father Called, Says He's Unsound: Report

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Kolkata

All passengers were brought down from a plane at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata after a man started shouting before take-off that there was a "bomb in the aircraft", airport sources said today.

Massive Fire At Five-Storey Building In Kolkata, 5 Fire Engines On Spot

Massive Fire At Five-Storey Building In Kolkata, 5 Fire Engines On Spot

Asian News International | Thursday June 01, 2023, Kolkata

A massive fire broke out at a five-story building in Ganesh Chandra Avenue of Central Kolkata on Thursday. Fire tenders are present at the spot, and efforts are underway to control the fire.

Probe Agency ED Arrests Bengal School Jobs Scam Accused

Probe Agency ED Arrests Bengal School Jobs Scam Accused

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 31, 2023, Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday night arrested Sujay Krishna Bhadra for his alleged involvement in the illegal appointments made in different state-run and aided schools in West Bengal, an official said.

India's 1st Underwater Metro In Kolkata Likely To Open In December

India's 1st Underwater Metro In Kolkata Likely To Open In December

Asian News International | Friday May 19, 2023, Kolkata, West Bengal

India's first underwater metro in Kolkata, an example of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', for which a challenging task was done by Indian engineers, is expected to be open for commuters by the end of 2023.

Bengal Firecracker Factory Blast: Death Count Rises To 9, Probe Launched

Bengal Firecracker Factory Blast: Death Count Rises To 9, Probe Launched

Asian News International | Wednesday May 17, 2023, West Medinipur, West Bengal

At least nine people have so far been killed, while several others are injured in a massive blast incident that occured at a firecracker factory in West Bengal's West Medinipur district on Tuesday morning, officials said.

3 Killed In Bengal Storm, Local Train Services Hit

3 Killed In Bengal Storm, Local Train Services Hit

Press Trust of India | Monday May 15, 2023, Kolkata/Howrah

At least three people were killed, many trees were uprooted and suburban train services were affected as nor'wester hit several southern districts of West Bengal on Monday evening, officials said.

Mamata Banerjee Proposes Medicine Diploma Course, Cites Doctor 'Shortfall'

Mamata Banerjee Proposes Medicine Diploma Course, Cites Doctor 'Shortfall'

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 11, 2023, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday proposed the introduction of a diploma course in medicine, aiming at combating a "shortfall" of doctors in hospitals in the state.

Video: Massive Fire Near Raj Bhavan In Kolkata, One Injured

Video: Massive Fire Near Raj Bhavan In Kolkata, One Injured

Asian News International | Wednesday May 10, 2023, Kolkata

A fire broke out on the top floor of Saraf Bhavan near Raj Bhavan in Kolkata today, officials said.

The Kerala Story Is "Likely To Cause Breach Of Peace": Bengal On Film Ban

The Kerala Story Is "Likely To Cause Breach Of Peace": Bengal On Film Ban

Asian News International | Tuesday May 09, 2023, Kolkata

The West Bengal in a notification said that the movie 'The Kerala Story' is "likely to cause a breach of peace" and that it has prohibited the screening of the film to avoid "any incident of hatred or violence to maintain law and order in the state".

Amit Shah Arrives In Kolkata For Day-Long Visit

Amit Shah Arrives In Kolkata For Day-Long Visit

Asian News International | Tuesday May 09, 2023, Kolkata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday arrived in Kolkata for his day-long visit to the state.

Will "Never Allow" Citizen Register (NRC) In Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Will "Never Allow" Citizen Register (NRC) In Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Press Trust of India | Friday May 05, 2023, Malda, West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday maintained that she would "never allow" implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.

1st Cargo Ship To India-Funded Myanmar Port To Be Flagged Off Today

1st Cargo Ship To India-Funded Myanmar Port To Be Flagged Off Today

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Amit Rajpurohit | Thursday May 04, 2023, Kolkata

Myanamr's Sittwe Port, which is funded by India as part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport project, will be inaugurated Today.

14 Dead Due To Lightning In West Bengal

14 Dead Due To Lightning In West Bengal

Press Trust of India | Friday April 28, 2023, Kolkata

At least 14 people were killed in lightning strikes in five districts of West Bengal which witnessed moderate rainfall on Thursday, officials said.

Kolkata Woman Throws Newborn Out Of Window After Giving Birth In Toilet

Kolkata Woman Throws Newborn Out Of Window After Giving Birth In Toilet

Press Trust of India | Monday April 24, 2023, Kolkata

A woman allegedly killed her newborn baby minutes after giving birth to it inside the toilet of her house in Kasba area of the city, an officer said on Monday.

68-Year-Old Woman Found Living With Daughter's Body In Kolkata: Cops

68-Year-Old Woman Found Living With Daughter's Body In Kolkata: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday April 24, 2023, Kolkata

A mentally-challenged elderly woman was on Monday found living with the corpse of her 38-year-old daughter in their house in the southern part of the city's Bijoygarh area, a senior police officer said.