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RG Kar Hospital: One detained in PGT doctor's suspected rape and murder case as outrage spreads

Aug 10, 2024, at 04:39 pm

At least one person has been detained in connection with the suspected rape and murder of a second-year female medical student at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Hospital even as anger and protest over the incident spread.

Semi-nude body of junior lady doctor with injury marks found at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Aug 10, 2024, at 06:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A semi-nude body of a second-year female medical student at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Hospital has triggered outrage in the city with many suspecting it to be an incident of rape and murder inside a government hospital. 

Mumbai-bound train derails in Jharkhand, 2 killed, 20 injured

Jul 30, 2024, at 04:41 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: Two people were killed and 20 others injured after a Mumbai-bound train derailed in Jharkhand, bringing back the scanner on the Railway Ministry which has faced flak over a number of accidents in recent times.

Our relationship with India is important, says Consul General Melinda Pavek while inaugurating relocated Visa Application Centre in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2024, at 04:08 pm

Consul General Melinda Pavek recently inaugurated the relocated Visa Application Centre in Kolkata when she said the US relationship with India is very important.

Innovate UK brings 15 innovative companies to Kolkata for Urban Systems Global Business Innovation Programme

Jul 27, 2024, at 12:12 am

Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, in collaboration with British Deputy High Commission and industry partner FICCI concluded their “Global Business Innovation Programme” with a two-day visit in Kolkata on Friday.

Bangladesh lodges official protest against Mamata Banerjee's 'will provide shelter to refugees' remark: Reports

Jul 25, 2024, at 06:21 am

Bangladesh, hit by a civil unrest over allocation of government jobs, has officially registered an objection to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comments on its internal affairs with the High Commission of India, media reports quoting sources said.

Kolkata: Temporary gate at Dhanyo Dhanyo Auditorium collapses ahead of cultural event to be attended by CM Mamata Banerjee, 2 injured

Jul 25, 2024, at 12:14 am

At least two people were hurt after a temporary gate at Dhanyo Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata's Alipore area collapsed on Wednesday ahead of a cultural event which was scheduled to be attended by CM Mamata Banerjee.

Who gave her the authority? BJP targets Mamata Banerjee for offering shelter to distressed people from violence-hit Bangladesh

Jul 22, 2024, at 03:47 am

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she said her state was ready to give shelter to the distressed people from neighbouring Bangladesh amid ongoing tension in the country over quota protests.

Bengal is ready to give shelter to helpless people from Bangladesh, says Mamata Banerjee at Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata

Jul 22, 2024, at 12:48 am

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said her state is ready to give shelter to 'helpless people' from Bangladesh where violent protests have been taking place for the past several days against reservation in government jobs.

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti enjoys electric scooter ride in Kolkata, pledges to build greener and healthier future

Jul 20, 2024, at 10:05 pm

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, who is currently visiting Kolkata, on Saturday enjoyed his electric scooter ride in New Town area near the city.

Working to build future-focussed India-US relationship, says Ambassador Eric Garcetti during National Day event in Kolkata

Jul 20, 2024, at 09:46 pm

Envoy Eric Garcetti on Friday said India and the USA are working to build a future-focussed relationship that extends from the seabed to the stars.

INDIA ally Akhilesh Yadav to attend Mamata Banerjee's Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata tomorrow

Jul 20, 2024, at 07:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to attend West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata on Sunday.

Stop Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, no need of minority wing: Suvendu Adhikari at BJP's internal meeting

Jul 18, 2024, at 12:39 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In a comment potential enough to catch the saffron party off-guard, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday gave call to stop "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" slogan and do away with the minority cell of the party.

People not born into Islam unfortunate, have to spread the religion among them: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim sparks row

Jul 06, 2024, at 08:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal top Minister Firhad Hakim has sparked a row by giving a call to spread Islam to the "unfortunate" people, who are not born into the religion.

Chaos erupts at Kolkata govt hospital after police lathi-charge on patient's family

Jul 02, 2024, at 05:43 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Chaos erupted at National Medical College Hospital in Kolkata after a patient's family started to protest over charges of negligence. Police resorted to lathi charge on the agitators.

Mamata Banerjee stops eviction of illegal hawkers in Kolkata for a month

Jun 27, 2024, at 11:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After two days of eviction drive, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday stopped the demolition of the stalls of "illegal hawkers" on the pavements of Kolkata for a month.

Massive fire in Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, no casualty reported

Jun 14, 2024, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out on the third floor of Acropolis Mall in Kolkata on Friday afternoon, media reports said.

Kolkata law college teacher resigns over alleged ban on hijab, educational institution issues clarification

Jun 11, 2024, at 06:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A teacher of a Kolkata law college resigned after she was allegedly asked to refrain from wearing hijab while taking classes, prompting the educational institution to issue a clarification, media reports said.

Kolkata: Fire breaks out at a restaurant in Camac Street

Jun 11, 2024, at 06:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in Camac Street area of Kolkata on Tuesday morning.

TMC MLA Soham Chakraborty slaps restaurant owner allegedly quarrelling over parking

Jun 08, 2024, at 07:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actor-Trinamool Congress MLA Soham Chakraborty has faced the heat after he slapped a restaurant owner at Rajarhat in the outskirts of Kolkata during a shooting after allegedly quarreling over parking, media reports said.

Indian to vote in last phase of Lok Sabha polling tomorrow

May 31, 2024, at 09:42 pm

The Election Commission of India is all geared up to hold Phase-7 of Lok Sabha polls on Saturday (June 1, 2024), which also is the last phase.

PM Modi to hold roadshow for BJP's Tapas Roy in Kolkata today

May 28, 2024, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kolkata North candidate, Tapas Roy, in the northern part of the city on Tuesday for the Lok Sabha polls. 

PM Modi to hold roadshow for BJP's Tapas Roy in Kolkata today

May 28, 2024, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kolkata North candidate, Tapas Roy, in the northern part of the city on Tuesday for the Lok Sabha polls. 

Cyclone Remal leaves trail of destruction in West Bengal, claims 2 lives, downpour continues

May 27, 2024, at 05:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Severe cyclone Remal has caused havoc destruction in West Bengal, claiming two lives and leaving about 2 lakh people displaced, media reports said.

Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim was honey-trapped; killers were paid Rs. 5 cr for his gory murder: Cops

May 25, 2024, at 07:04 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh's ruling party Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who came to Kolkata for medical treatment and was murdered on the outskirts of the city, was 'honey-trapped' by his killers, police investigation has revealed.

Sadhus hit Kolkata streets in protest against Mamata Banerjee's attack on Kartik Maharaj

May 25, 2024, at 03:55 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In protest against Mamata Banerjee's remarks slamming Kartik Maharaj, a monk in the charitable organisation Bharat Sevashram Sangha, whom she accused of acting on the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, several sadhus hit the streets of Kolkata on Friday.

Bangladesh MP killed in Kolkata, joint investigation launched

May 23, 2024, at 06:34 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh's ruling party Awami League MP Anwarul Azim has been killed in Kolkata, the country's home minister Asaduzzaman Khan told media Wednesday.

Husband stabs estranged wife inside Kolkata cafe, chases and kills her on road

May 08, 2024, at 05:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A 22-year-old woman was repeatedly stabbed multiple times by her estranged husband first inside a cafe in Kolkata's Beck Bagan and then on the road outside, media reports said.

Kolkata's US Consulate hosts conclave to promote inclusion, equity, accessibility for LGBTQI+ community

Apr 25, 2024, at 05:43 am

The US Consulate in Kolkata collaborated with U.S.-based non-profit StoryCenter to host the "Voices of Diversity – Action for Inclusion" final advocacy conclave on Wednesday to mark a significant milestone in increasing inclusion, equity, and accessibility for the LGBTQI+ community across seven states in East and Northeast India.

Five dead, several injured as Kolkata bound bus falls from bridge in Odisha

Apr 16, 2024, at 06:20 am

At least five people, including a woman, died and several others sustained injuries after a Kolkata-bound bus fell from a bridge in Odisha's Jajpur district on Monday evening, media reports said.