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1 Lakh People Recite Bhagavad Gita In Kolkata, Trigger Trinamool-BJP Row

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 24, 2023, Kolkata

Recitation of the Bhagavad Gita at the Brigade Parade Grounds here on Sunday aggravated the political discord between the BJP and the ruling TMC, with the saffron party urging Hindu unity and the TMC criticising the alleged political exploitation.

Man, 21, Found Hanging At Eden Gardens Gallery, Probe Launched: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday December 18, 2023, Kolkata

The body of a youth was found hanging from one of the galleries of Eden Gardens here on Monday, police said.

Court Grants Interim Bail To Bollywood Actor Zareen Khan In Cheating Case

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 12, 2023, Kolkata

A city court on Monday directed Bollywood actress Zareen Khan not to travel abroad without its permission in connection with a cheating case registered at Narkeldanga police station here.

Kolkata's First Transgender Care Unit Opens

Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday December 07, 2023, Kolkata

Access to healthcare has been a challenge for the transgender community due to stigma and marginalisation has been a challenge to inclusivity in the healthcare sector in India.

How Radio Was Used To Reunite Alzheimer's Patient With Family In Kolkata

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 30, 2023, Kolkata

The 76-year-old patient was only 14 km away in a government hospital in the city.

Rail Vikas Nigam Cannot Uproot Any Tree In Maidan For Victoria Metro Station: Calcutta Court

Press Trust of India | Friday November 17, 2023, Kolkata

The Calcutta High Court on Friday observed that the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) cannot uproot any tree in the Maidan area of the city as of now for the construction of the Victoria Metro station for the Joka-Esplanade line.

SpiceJet Pilot Disturbed By Laser Lights During Landing At Kolkata Airport

Written by Saurabh Gupta , Edited by Nikita Sharma | Wednesday November 15, 2023

The pilot of a Spice Jet aircraft was disturbed by a laser light show happening in vicinity of the Kolkata Airport yesterday. The pilot was distracted by the laser lights along the final approach path of the aircraft.

Massive Fire At Garment Godown In Kolkata's Howrah, None Hurt

Press Trust of India | Friday November 10, 2023, Kolkata

A major fire broke out at a garment godown in Howrah on Friday morning, officials said.

4 Detained For Waving Palestinian Flag During Pak-Bangladesh Match In Kolkata: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 01, 2023, Kolkata

Four people were detained for waving the Palestinian flag during the Pakistan-Bangladesh World Cup cricket match at Eden Gardens stadium on Tuesday, police said.

Probe Agency Arrests West Bengal Minister In Alleged Corruption Case

Asian News International | Friday October 27, 2023, Kolkata

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team late Thursday night arrested sitting West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress leader, Jyotripriya Mallik, in connection with an alleged case of corruption in the public distribution system.

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Building In Kolkata, 8 Fire Engines On Spot

Press Trust of India | Sunday October 22, 2023, Kolkata

A massive fire broke out at a residential building in the Ultadanga area of Kolkata on Sunday evening.

Dance, Dribble, Durga Puja And Hilsa: Ronaldinho's Day Out In Kolkata

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday October 17, 2023, New Delhi

From inaugurating Durga Puja pandals to trying his hand at cooking to beating a lawmaker to score a goal, Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho's day out in Kolkata was full of surprises.

Kolkata Man, 41, Opens Fire On New Delhi Rajdhani Express, None Injured

Asian News International | Friday October 13, 2023, Kolkata (West Bengal)

A 41-year-old man reportedly opened fire inside the New Delhi Rajdhani Express after an altercation with the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE), according to a statement by the Eastern Railway.

Bengal Governor Assures Trinamool To Take Up MGNREGA Dues Issue With Centre

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2023, Kolkata

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday assured a Trinamool Congress delegation led by party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee of taking up the issue of MGNREGA dues to the state with the central government, an official said.

Body Of Kolkata Student Found Stuffed In Suitcase In His Room

Press Trust of India | Friday October 06, 2023, Kolkata

The police found the suitcase after a tip off and detained four persons, including two women, in connection with the death.