The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

KOLKATA: Monsoon arrived in Kolkata and most parts of south Bengal on Saturday - a week behind schedule - even as it remained cloudy with occasional drizzles. Kolkata received 6.8mm rain till Saturday evening and could receive light to moderate showers for the next 72 hours. There could be intense…

KOLKATA: Several private hospitals in Kolkata have identified Covid units and revived their old Covid protocols - including compulsory masking on their premises - following a rise in admissions earlier this week after a two-month lull.

KOLKATA: As city streets come to life with pride marches, Kolkata schools believe it’s time education became more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students. City school heads say the conversation on the subject of queer identity is needed more than ever considering that the majority of contemporary popular culture is arguably no…

KOLKATA: The torching of trains and violence on platforms across north India that has led to cancellation of multiple trains has pushed up airfares across the board to most cities in north and west India.

KOLKATA: Residents across Kolkata undertaking repairs or painting of their houses, flats or business establishments have welcomed mayor Firhad Hakim’s assurance that action would be taken against those who are harassing citizens by asking them to seek permission for such regular and routine work.

KOLKATA: Thousands of railway passengers headed to Kolkata or out of Bengal had an agonizing time on Friday as more than 30 long-distance trains were cancelled and several others were short-terminated or rescheduled owing to blocks and even attacks by Army aspirants, protesting against the Agnipath recruitment scheme. Tourists, office-travellers,…

KOLKATA: The Thai government’s decision to do away with the need for tourists and visitors to obtain a Thailand Pass before travelling to the country has brought cheers to airlines operating flights between Kolkata and Bangkok, and to travel agents in the city who expect an immediate uptick in business.…

KOLKATA: The cops on the ground are beginning to spend more time in managing law and order with the city witnessing a large number of protests in the last month, and they seem to have learnt a few lessons from the recent past. One of the primary takeaways for Lalbazar…

KOLKATA: Inflation is playing a party pooper. Literally.

KOLKATA: A private collection of rare dolls of Bengal is on display at an exhibition at Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture that started on Friday. Titled ‘Dolls of Bengal and Stamps of World’, the exhibition will remain open till July 16, between 10.30am and 5.30pm. The dolls have been put…

KOLKATA: A fake call centre operating out of the ground floor of a two-storey residential complex close to the Tollygunge Metro station was busted in a midnight raid by Kolkata Police on Friday. Twelve people have been arrested so far.