The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

CSE, India's second oldest stock exchange, is hoping to reopen trading in March-April 2024. SEBI's approval and Calcutta High Court's decision will determine if CSE can resume its trading and settlement functions on its own platform. CSE had been barred from trading in 2013 due to regulatory and compliance issues.…

Samana Manaskara Vedike to host Multicultural Harmony Mela 2023 in memory of Tipu Sultan on Dec 1 in Srirangapatna. Minister Cheluvarayaswamy, MLAs, MLC, Jnanaprakash Swamiji, Hazrath Mohammed Zuber, social workers, journalist Prakash to attend. Tipu's descendant Mansoor Ali Khan from Kolkata to participate. Programme to create awareness of region's history…

Two Kolkata professors found lack of communication in public transport impacts mental health. Study found people prioritize personal space, leading to isolation, depression, and anxiety. Benefits of solitude, but need to strike balance between solitude and sociability for healthier, happier commuting.

Preventing drug resistance is key to successful bone marrow transplants and normal life. Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore, hosted a Wellness webinar to discuss advancements in the field. Datri Blood Stem Cell Donors registry helps match donors and recipients, but more donors are needed. Sanjay Bhattacharya, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, stressed the…

Mohun Bagan SG aim to qualify for AFC Cup knock-out round by winning both remaining matches. Odisha FC also have a chance to qualify, being only 1 point behind top two sides. Injury-riddled MBSG face Odisha in Kolkata, with key players Anwar Ali, Manvir Singh and Dimitri Petratos doubtful. MBSG…

Left leaders commemorate 100th birth anniversary of Ashok Ghosh in Kolkata. Leaders from AIFB, CPI(M), SUCI, PDS pay homage to veteran leader

Calcutta High Court upholds single bench order allowing BJP to hold public meeting in Kolkata on Nov 29. Court noted processions, rallies and meetings are regular feature in WB and no permission was needed. Single bench order subject to reasonable restrictions and 28 terms and conditions set out in application…

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of 'saffronisation', claims India would have won cricket final if held in Kolkata/Mumbai. Accuses BJP of colouring everything from Metro stations to toilets with saffron. Alleges 'big leaders' involved in coal & cattle smuggling. Says BJP scared of INDIA acronym. Promises to investigate arms deals, including…

At 7th Bengal Global Business Summit, Kolkata received investment proposals worth over ₹3.76 lakh crore. 188 MoUs & LoIs signed, incl. ITC's 'phygital' ecosystem, Coca-Cola India's ready-to-drink tea, Uber's $10M investment & 60 AC buses, & school & higher edu. proposals worth Rs 1,676 & ₹360 cr.

Analysis of hourly PM 2.5 levels in 2023 shows seven Indian cities registered highest pollution levels around Deepavali day due to firecrackers. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata recorded hourly pollution levels above 500 μg/m3. Experiments showed snake tablet firecracker emitted peak level of 64,500 μg/m3 of PM…

Battle between two strong contenders with South Africa playing in four World Cups, Australia lifting trophy five times.