India's first government-sponsored transgender poets' meet held in Kolkata
In a first, a government-sponsored poets' meet was organised for the transgender community at the Sahitya Akademi on Tuesday. The 'Transgender Poets' Meet' was chaired by India's first transgender
Jul 18, 2018, 13:00 PM IST
Kolkata: Hospital gouged out the eyes, say parents of dead 3-year-old
Parents of a three-year-old boy have lodged a complaint with the police against the state-run SSKM hospital alleging that the eyes of their son, who died on Tuesday after an accident, were removed,
Jul 14, 2018, 21:45 PM IST
Class 12 student allegedly stabs Class 11 boy over argument in school
A Class 11 student of a school in Dum Dum in Kolkata was allegedly stabbed by a Class 12th student after an argument broke out between them. The incident took place on Monday.
Jul 10, 2018, 13:16 PM IST
Bengali actor Joy Mukherjee given bail after being arrested on charges of assault
It has been alleged that Joy Mukherjee abused fellow actor Sayantika Banerjee and assaulted her brother.
Jul 07, 2018, 18:53 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee names expelled CPI-M leader Ritabrata as head of key tribal panel
Expelled CPI-M leader Ritrabrata Banerjee was on Friday appointed chairman of a tribal welfare committee by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Jul 07, 2018, 12:36 PM IST
Two-year-old boy sexually abused in Kolkata's play school, FIR registered
The assault was reportedly confirmed following a medical test, police said. The kid's family has, meanwhile, registered an FIR.
Jul 05, 2018, 15:13 PM IST
Heavy downpour brings Kolkata to grinding halt, more rainfall expected in next 3 days
Other parts of West Bengal also witnessed heavy rainfall including South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts.
Jun 27, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
Heavy showers lash Kolkata, wet spell to continue
Reports suggest the city has received 144mm of rain in just 24 hours.
Jun 26, 2018, 09:12 AM IST
Coast Guard saves 11 crew members after merchant vessel SSL Kolkata catches fire, rescue ops underway
Coast Guard ship 'Rajkiran' from Haldia and 'Coast Dornier' have arrived in the area to help in the rescue operation.
Jun 14, 2018, 13:23 PM IST
BJP scouting for big, spacious locations in West Bengal
The BJP is planning to shift its state headquarters to a nearby spacious place, ahead of the Lok Sabha poll, due next year
Jun 13, 2018, 11:43 AM IST
18-year-old Kolkata woman commits suicide, streams act live on Facebook
She had streamed the entire incident live on Facebook with a person standing on the other side and watching the entire act.
Jun 12, 2018, 10:21 AM IST
Kolkata Police arrests Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorist, a key suspect Bodh gaya blast
On January 19, during Dalai Lama's visit, a blast took place at Kalchakra ground in Bodh Gaya.
Jun 12, 2018, 09:17 AM IST
Central team to urge Bengal government to switch over to Real Estate Regulatory Act
A recent report by global real estate consultancy firm Frank Knight has said that Kolkata is the only major market in the country which lacks a functional RERA.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:35 AM IST
RPF constable's gun goes off in Kolkata metro station, 3 injured
The incident occurred at the Dumdum Metro railway station premises on Friday afternoon, Kolkata police said.
Jun 09, 2018, 00:34 AM IST
Ferrari sportscar crashes on Kolkata flyover, driver dead
A truck in front of the car reportedly changed lanes without warning, leading to the crash.
Jun 04, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
Kolkata student allegedly 'stripped naked', 'filmed' inside college for inquiring about fest
The video of the incident went viral on social media after it was shared by one of the accused.
Jun 04, 2018, 07:57 AM IST
Shocking: Woman beats up elderly mother-in-law for plucking flowers without permission in kolkata
In the video, the accused Swapna Pal is seen yelling at and repeatedly hitting her 75-year-old mother-in-law Jashoda Pal.
Jun 01, 2018, 12:05 PM IST
Soldier from Kerala dies of suspected Nipah virus infection in Kolkata
Seenu Prasad, the soldier who is the latest victim suspected to have fallen prey to the deadly Nipah Virus infection, hailed from Kerala.
May 30, 2018, 16:38 PM IST
Kolkata man masturbates while ogling at two women in bus, arrested
The video shows an elderly man making vulgar gestures inside a bus.
May 13, 2018, 07:06 AM IST
No clear evidence of assault noticed, says Kolkata Metro official over thrashing of couple for hugging
A couple was reportedly beaten up for hugging in a metro train in Kolkata on Monday.
May 02, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
