Kolkata News

Boy, 6, Dies After Falling Through Building's Railing Gap In Kolkata

Boy, 6, Dies After Falling Through Building's Railing Gap In Kolkata

Press Trust of India | Monday July 08, 2024, Kolkata

A six-year-old boy died after allegedly falling through a gap in the railing on the fifth-floor staircase of a building in Ballygunge here, police said on Sunday.

Calcutta High Court To Hear Defamation Suit By West Bengal Governor Against CM Mamata Banerjee On July 10

Calcutta High Court To Hear Defamation Suit By West Bengal Governor Against CM Mamata Banerjee On July 10

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 04, 2024, Kolkata

The suit stems from allegations made by Banerjee regarding women's fears visiting Raj Bhavan, based on news reports.

Bangladeshi Youth Goes Missing From Kolkata Hotel: Cops

Bangladeshi Youth Goes Missing From Kolkata Hotel: Cops

Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2024, Kolkata

Close on the heels of the disappearance and suspected murder of a Bangladeshi MP in Kolkata, a youth from the neighbouring country, went missing from the city, prompting a police investigation.

Fake CBI, Police Officers Threaten Woman On Skype, Wipe Her Bank Account In Kolkata

Fake CBI, Police Officers Threaten Woman On Skype, Wipe Her Bank Account In Kolkata

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday June 20, 2024, Kolkata

A company secretary was looted of Rs 51,000 by a gang of fake Delhi Police and CBI officers after threatening her with arrest over a "money laundering case".

Bengal Orders On-Duty Personnel To Immediately Vacate Raj Bhavan Premises

Bengal Orders On-Duty Personnel To Immediately Vacate Raj Bhavan Premises

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, Kolkata

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday morning ordered Kolkata Police personnel deployed at the Raj Bhavan to immediately vacate the premises, an official said.

Massive Fire At Kolkata Mall, 10 Fire Engines Deployed

Massive Fire At Kolkata Mall, 10 Fire Engines Deployed

Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2024, Kolkata

A massive fire broke out on the third floor of a shopping mall in the southern part of Kolkata on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate the building, an official said.

Major Fire At Kolkata's Park Street Area, 15 Fire Engines Deployed

Major Fire At Kolkata's Park Street Area, 15 Fire Engines Deployed

Tuesday June 11, 2024, Kolkata

A major fire broke out at the busy Park Street area in central Kolkata on Tuesday and efforts are on to bring it under control. No casualty has been reported so far.

Kolkata College Flags Miscommunication After Teacher Resigns Over Hijab

Kolkata College Flags Miscommunication After Teacher Resigns Over Hijab

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2024, Kolkata

A teacher at a private law college affiliated to the University of Calcutta resigned and stopped attending classes after the institute authorities allegedly requested her to refrain from wearing a hijab to the workplace.

After Bangladesh MP's Murder, CCTV Shows Killers Leaving With Suitcase

After Bangladesh MP's Murder, CCTV Shows Killers Leaving With Suitcase

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday May 24, 2024, Kolkata

A new video shows two people, believed to have murdered a Bangladesh MP, leaving an apartment in Kolkata's New Town where police had found blood stains while searching for the leader.

6 Die As Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Lash Southern Districts Of Bengal

6 Die As Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Lash Southern Districts Of Bengal

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Kolkata

Six people died in thunderstorms in south Bengal on Monday, as heavy rain drenched Kolkata and other districts in the region, parched under the scorching sun for several days, officials said.

Bengal Governor Bars Entry Of Cops, State Finance Minister Into Raj Bhavan

Bengal Governor Bars Entry Of Cops, State Finance Minister Into Raj Bhavan

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 03, 2024, Kolkata

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose issued an order on Thursday night banning the entry of the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya, into the Raj Bhavan.

Jadavpur University Denies Permission For Ram Navami Celebration On campus

Jadavpur University Denies Permission For Ram Navami Celebration On campus

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Kolkata

The state-run Jadavpur University in Kolkata on Wednesday withdrew the permission it gave to RSS-affiliated ABVP to celebrate Ram Navami on the campus amid protests by Left-backed students' organisations.

Bomb Threats To Kolkata Schools Hoax: Police

Bomb Threats To Kolkata Schools Hoax: Police

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 09, 2024, Kolkata

The Kolkata Police on Tuesday said the bomb threats received by several schools in Kolkata were hoax and a case has been lodged against the sender.

Death Count In Kolkata Building Collapse Rises To 10

Death Count In Kolkata Building Collapse Rises To 10

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Kolkata

Rescue workers on Tuesday evening recovered the body of another person from underneath the debris of the collapsed five-storey building in Kolkata's Garden Reach area taking the toll to 10, a senior police officer said.

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.

Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com