The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

West Bengal government nod to reopen all schools from Monday

KOLKATA: All schools in the state will reopen from Monday. The state school education department issued notices to all district magistrates on Friday, urging them to take necessary measures to ensure the smooth reopening of schools following a long summer break.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022

Kolkata: 45-min downpour floods New Town

KOLKATA: Large parts of New Town were waterlogged in a barely 45-minute sharp spell of rainfall on Friday, leaving residents fuming that the civic officials had learnt nothing from last year’s flooding.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022

Kolkata: Ray of hope for Swapna

KOLKATA: Swapna Barman will keep her fingers crossed as her name is featured in the list of five added athletes for the Commonwealth Games which was announced on Friday during a hearing on a writ petition in the Delhi High Court by high jumper Tejaswin Shankar, a national record holder,…

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022

Kolkata: V Balsara centenary

Kolkata: Legendary music maestro V Balsara’s birth centenary will be celebrated with an awards ceremony and a gala musical programme on June 22 at Rabindra Sadan. Organised by the V Balsara Memorial Committee and Calcutta United Cultural Society, the progamme will be presided over by renowned instrumental player Pratap Roy.…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Kolkata Cops recover 4,700 SIMs used for fraud

KOLKATA: Cops have recovered over 4,700 pre-activated SIM cards since February from various cyber crooks who have been arrested across the country. Interestingly, most of these SIM cards were activated in Kolkata and its adjoining areas.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Fake call centre owner arrested in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The owner of a fake call centre in Lake Town was arrested on Monday night from his office as cops seized Rs 42 lakh in cash and several documents and gadgets. Police said Nasim Ahmed (52) was one of the two owners of the call centre at Dakshindari that…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Kolkata: Racing bus kills biker, driver held

KOLKATA: A 58-year-old trader, riding a bike, was crushed under the wheels of a racing bus at Sodepur on Tuesday. Goutam Guha, a resident of Agarpara, was returning home when the accident occurred. The bus was trying to overtake another private bus and in the process, hit the bike. The…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Kolkata: Mango gifts part of SAARC diplomacy

KOLKATA: Mango diplomacy has been a part of SAARC diplomacy for a long time. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru used to give mangoes to foreign delegates. In 1981, former president Zia Ul Haq sent a box of Anwar Rataul mangoes to former PM Indira Gandhi. Pakistan’s former PM, Nawaz Sharif, had also…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Prophet remark row: Nupur Sharma skips appearance before police station in Kolkata

The sacked BJP spokesperson’s comments, made during a TV debate, had sparked violent agitations in several parts of the country

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2022

India's Asian Cup qualification campaign star Ashique Kuruniyan joins ATKMB in five-year deal

KOLKATA: India midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan, one of the stars of the country's Asian Cup qualification campaign, on Monday joined Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan on a five-year deal.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022