Howrah Bridge

Kolkata Magician, Lowered Into River For Live Stunt, Feared Drowned: Cops

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

A 40-year-old magician who went missing after being lowered into a river while tied up with chains and ropes in a Harry Houdini-inspired stunt is feared drowned, police said Monday.

Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Godown Near Kolkata's Howrah Bridge

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday June 8, 2019

A massive fire broke out in a godown loaded with chemicals near the Howrah bridge in Kolkata early this morning.

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi: Iconic Song Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu Gets A Punjabi Twist

Entertainment | Friday August 10, 2018

Chin Chin Chu is the revamped version of the iconic song Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu from 1958 film Howrah Bridge

Man Scales Howrah Bridge, Throws Traffic Out Of Gear

Kolkata News | Edited By Soumyajit Majumder | Tuesday April 3, 2018

In peak hours on Monday, traffic on Howrah Bridge went for a toss after a man was spotted scaling the century-old structure. The area, which sees heavy traffic movement in the afternoon, almost came to a stand still as police and fire brigade officials struggled to bring the man down.

Major Fire Near Howrah Bridge, No Casualty Reported

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 15, 2018

A major fire broke out today at Strand Road close to the Howrah Bridge here and 20 fire tenders have been pressed into service, officials said.

2 Killed After Bus Overturns On Kolkata's Howrah Bridge

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 16, 2017

A bus overturned today on the Howrah Bridge at 10:58am after trying to overtake another bus, according to a senior officer from Kolkata Traffic Police. The accident killed 2 and injured 7 who were rushed to the hospital.

In Kolkata's Respite From Summer, A Whiff Of London

Kolkata News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Saturday May 21, 2016

At a time when vast parts of India are reeling under the scorching sun, Kolkata is enjoying London-like weather. A drizzle so mild you don't need an umbrella - but one that has brought the mercury perceptibly down.

Amitabh Bachchan's City of Joy: Chowringhee to Howrah Bridge Via Shyambazar

Friday November 7, 2014

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, who is in Kolkata shooting for director Shoojit Sircar's Piku, pedaled around the city's neighbourhood

Rekha Does a Madhubala in Super Nani

Monday September 22, 2014

Rekha was initially hesitant to do the song, which is choreographed by Shabina Khan

Kolkata: A fresh coat of paint for Howrah Bridge

Kolkata News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday February 11, 2014

The British-era Howrah Bridge, Kolkata's iconic landmark that serves as a crucial gateway for the eastern metropolis and ferries hundreds of thousands of vehicles every day, is getting a fresh coat of paint after eight years.

Kolkata of 1980s recreated for Gunday

Chandni | Wednesday March 6, 2013

The Kolkata schedule of Gunday is in full swing, and the team successfully recreated Calcutta of the 1980s for a dramatic sequence under the Howrah Bridge.

Creating Howrah in Mumbai for Gunday: Ali Abbas Zafar

Sarika | Wednesday November 7, 2012

Director Ali Abbas Zafar says though major parts of Gunday will be shot in Kolkata, he will create Howrah streets in Mumbai only.

The unforgettable music Rajesh Khanna, Kishore Kumar and RD Burman created together

Riya Chakravarty | Thursday July 19, 2012

Rajesh Khanna's closest friends were singer Kishore Kumar and music director RD Burman, who maintained a successful professional relationship.

Kolkata: Mentally ill man climbs up Howrah Bridge, rescued

Kolkata News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 3, 2010

Traffic slowed to a crawl and pedestrians had a harrowing time on Thursday as a mentally ill man climbed atop the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata and threatened to jump into the river, police said.Firemen climbed up and forced him to come down after three hours.Arvind Singh, 35, climbed on top of the Howrah Bridge in the afternoon and threatened to jump. ...

Kolkata: Violent protests over price rise

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2009

BJP workers have gone on a rampage in Kolkata and the suburbs. A bus has been burnt near Howrah bridge, while more vehicles were also damaged in the violence.