Kolkata

Capital City of West Bengal, India

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Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the city is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary business, commercial, and financial hub of Eastern India and the main port of communication for North-East India.. According to the 2011 Indian census, Kolkata is the seventh-most populous city in India, with a population of 4.5 million residents within the city limits, and a population of over 14.1 million residents in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area, making it the third-most populous metropolitan area in India. The Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port and its sole major riverine port.

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Mukul Roy's BJP honeymoon ends, did Suvendhu Adhikari prompt exit? \| Oneindia News BJP National Vice President Mukul Roy ditched the BJP to go back to the Trinamool fold, ending weeks of speculation. Roy & his son Subhrangshu Roy met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today at TMC bhawan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:31Published 4 days ago

Cyclone Yaas \| Ground report \| Kolkata averts the wrath of the cyclonic storm \| Watch \|Oneindia News As Cyclone Yaas pounded the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal, the weather in Kolkata was comparatively calm on the evening of May 26. #CycloneYaas #WestBengal #Odisha Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published 3 weeks ago

WB CM Mamata Banerjee loses her brother to Covid-19 \| Oneindia News West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has just lost one of her brothers today to the Corona pandemic. Her brother, Mr Asim Bandhopadhyay who was mostly known as Kali Bandhopadhyay, contracted the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 00:54Published on May 15, 2021


Petrol at Rs 91.53, diesel at Rs 82.06 per litre in Delhi Petrol and diesel prices in the national capital stood at Rs 91.53 and Rs 82.06 per litre, respectively on May 10. The petrol prices were increased by 26 paise per litre and diesel by 33 paise in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published on May 10, 2021

CM Mamata pays floral tribute to Rabindranath Tagore at Rabindra Sadan Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee paid floral tribute to the portrait of the poet, novelist, Rabindranath Tagore at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata on May 09. In a recent state Assembly polls,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published on May 9, 2021

Newly elected MLAs of Bengal take oath Oath taking ceremony of newly elected MLAs of Bengal was held inside the state Legislative Assembly on May 07. MLAs of West Bengal took oath as members of the state assembly in Kolkata. All India.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:06Published on May 7, 2021

WB post-poll violence: 4-member MHA team arrive Raj Bhavan in Kolkata A 4-member Union Home Ministry team visited Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on May 07. MHA deputed the team to assess ground situation amid post-poll violence in Bengal. The violence has been reported in several.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published on May 7, 2021

Bengal violence: BJP delegation meets 4-member MHA team A 10-member BJP delegation, led by state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh, met the four-member team from Home Ministry at the BSF office in Kolkata. MHA deputed the team to assess the ground situation amid the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:48Published on May 6, 2021

WB post poll violence: 4-member MHA team arrives in Kolkata After Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's grand victory in the West Bengal state Assembly elections, several photos and videos depicting violence of BJP workers by TMC cadres surfaced on social media and created.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published on May 6, 2021

Fuel price experiences slight increase in parts of India Petrol and diesel prices in the national capital after a slight increase stood at Rs 90.99 and Rs 81.42 per litre, respectively on May 06. Prices rose by 25 paisa and 30 paisa respectively in Delhi. In.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published on May 6, 2021

Accepting mandate, play important role of Opposition: Nadda to party leaders BJP chief JP Nadda, on May 05, addressed the party leader in Kolkata and asked the leaders to take oath that they will carry out our responsibility, by happily accepting the mandate, and play the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:53Published on May 5, 2021

Hope CM will restore rule of law: Gov Jagdeep Dhankhar TMC chief Mamata Banerjee took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 05 for third consecutive term in presence of Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. Congratulating Mamata.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:10Published on May 5, 2021

Mamata Banerjee takes oath as West Bengal CM TMC chief Mamata Banerjee took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 05 for third consecutive term. Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. The swearing-in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:08Published on May 5, 2021

‘Mamata ji doesn’t represent Bengali culture’: JP Nadda on Bengal violence BJP chief JP Nadda met violence-affected BJP workers in West Bengal on May 4. He met the family of party worker who was allegedly killed in post-poll violence in Beliaghata, Kolkata. West Bengal BJP.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:23Published on May 5, 2021

Petrol price at Rs 90.74, diesel at Rs 81.12 per litre in Delhi Petrol and diesel prices witnessed a minor surge in the national capital and stood at Rs 90.74 and Rs 81.12 per litre, respectively on Wednesday. The petrol prices were increased by 19 paise per litre.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:37Published on May 5, 2021

JP Nadda arrives in Kolkata to meet violence-affected workers of BJP BJP national president JP Nadda arrived in Kolkata on May 02 amid the reports of post-poll violence in West Bengal. He is on a two-day visit to the state. He will also meet violence-affected workers of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published on May 4, 2021

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STF guns down two wanted Punjab gangsters in Kolkata shootout Both were wanted in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for over 40 cases related to robbery, murder, extortion and kidnapping. DNA - Published 6 days ago
Three seriously injured after Mumbai-Kolkata flight experiences turbulence before landing On arrival at the Kolkata airport, all injured passengers were rushed to Charnock hospital in the vicinity of the airport. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Rakesh Tikait to meet Mamata Banerjee on June 9 to discuss strategy for farmers' protest Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait is scheduled to meet West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on June 9 in Kolkata, confirmed sources. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Kolkata’s cycle army delivers essentials to the elderly IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
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IRCTC news: Indian Railways cancels several trains due to cyclone Yaas - Check full list here In view of the impending cyclone Yaas, 38 long-distance South-bound and Kolkata-bound passenger trains were cancelled from May 24. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Why arrest some & spare others in Narada case: Supreme Court Even as the Supreme Court posed tough questions to the CBI, forcing the agency to withdraw its plea challenging the Calcutta high court’s decision to put four Narada scam chargesheeted TMC leaders.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Yaas: Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda, Durgapur, Rourkela and Kolkata airports to be shut for commercial flights IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Yaas may spare Kolkata, hit land at Balasore IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
12 get death for 2008 Chennai-Kolkata highway killings IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Narada case: CBI moves SC against Calcutta HC order allowing house arrest of TMC leaders The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta high court's order allowing Narada case accused and senior.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
NDRF, military on alert as India braces for Yaas The impact on Kolkata could be substantial, beginning on Tuesday morning, with the heaviest rain predicted for Wednesday. Releasing its observed and forecast track, the IMD on Sunday warned of storm.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Calcutta high court orders house arrest of four leaders held in Narada case The judges of the division bench -- presided by acting chief justice Rajesh Bindal -- differed in opinion over vacating a stay given by it on bail granted by a special CBI court to ministers Subrata.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 21, 2021
Narada case: Calcutta high court to take up hearing on Friday IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2021	Narada case: Calcutta high court defers hearing 'due to unavoidable circumstances A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Arijeet Banerjee is hearing an application by the Central Bureau of Investigations, to transfer the bail applications from the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2021
Shift Narada trial to a court outside Bengal, CBI tells HC Ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee as well as former ministers Madan Mitra and Sovan Chatterjee remained in custody for at least one more night as the Calcutta high court, after a.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 19, 2021	Mamata Banerjee, Bengal law minister made parties in CBI petition before high court to transfer Narada case The bench will also hear petitions by ministers Subrata Mukherjee and Firhad Hakim, TMC MLA Madan Mitra and former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee for recall of its order staying the bail granted by a.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 19, 2021
Breathless behind bars, 3 of 4 netas land in hospital Twists and turns after the arrest and judicial custody of three Trinamool seniors — MLA Madan Mitra and cabinet ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee — and former Kolkata mayor Sovan.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2021	Narada sting case: Arrested TMC MLA, former party leader admitted to Kolkata hospital IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2021
WB: Mamata starts dharna at CBI's Kolkata office, TMC supporters attack security personnel, media vehicles Banerjee sent out spokesperson, lawyer Anindyo Raut to let journalists "know her viewpoint" as media persons were not allowed to go inside the office. DNA - Published on May 17, 2021	Zee 24 Ghanta editor Anjan Bandyopadhyay dies in Kolkata due to COVID-19 Family sources said that Anjan Bandyopadhyay had tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-April following which he was hospitalised. DNA - Published on May 17, 2021
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's younger brother Ashim succumbs to COVID-19 Mamata Banerjee's brother Ashim Banerjee was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at Medica Hospital in Kolkata. DNA - Published on May 15, 2021	Lawyers raise Rs 50 lakh for NGOs helping Covid patients in Delhi, Bengal The alumni of National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) at Kolkata have come together to raise Rs 50 lakhs for two reputed NGOs providing healthcare to Covid patients in Delhi and Sunderbans.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 11, 2021
Bengal: HC sets up 5-judge bench to hear PIL on post-poll violence The Calcutta high court on Friday formed a five-judge bench to hear a PIL on post-poll violence in Bengal and asked the state government to file a report "specifying the areas where violence has taken.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2021	Kolkata Police breaks stage ahead of BJP chief JP Nadda programme near Kolkata party headquarters The BJP leaders were to stage a protest to demand justice for the alleged killings of BJP workers during the violence after the poll results were out. DNA - Published on May 5, 2021
11 killed in Bengal post-poll violence, Centre seeks report The Union home ministry on Monday sought a detailed report from the Bengal government on the “post-election violence targeting opposition political workers in the state” that left 11 people dead.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2021	West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: 56.19% voter turnout till 1 pm, stray incidents of violence reported Voting is being held in 11,860 polling stations of 35 constituencies - 11 each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda, and seven in north Kolkata. DNA - Published on April 29, 2021
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Indigo to suspend flight services between Kolkata and Shillong from today The airport authorities have urged customers to contact Indigo airlines regarding any queries on rescheduling or refund. DNA - Published on April 23, 2021	Calcutta high court expresses dissatisfaction with EC on implementation of Covid norms IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2021
Rich brats speeding in high-end cars can’t seek relief: Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea by Kolkata’s biryani baron Akhtar Parwez seeking bail for his son Raghib, who is accused of causing death of two Bangladeshi nationals while driving his.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2021	Mamata Banerjee cancels ‘big’ Kolkata rallies, seeks PM help on vaccine, medicine supply IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2021
IPL: Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers blast RCB to win over Kolkata Spectacular batting from Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers propels Indian Premier League leaders Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 38-run defeat of Kolkata Knight Riders. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2021	West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: EC calls all-party-meeting in Kolkata as COVID-19 cases surge The Calcutta High Court said that the administration should ensure that all the COVID-19 guidelines are strictly adhered to in the public interest. DNA - Published on April 15, 2021
Social Humour: Mamata's painting draws hilarious reactions West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took to painting while sitting at a dharna at Kolkata's Gandhi Murti to protest against the 24-hour campaigning ban imposed on her by the Election Commission of India. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021	Mamata Banerjee stages dharna in Kolkata to protest EC's move to ban her campaign for 24 hours IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021
West Bengal elections 2021: Mamata Banerjee stages dharna in Kolkata to protest Election Commission ban West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Mamata on Tuesday sat on a dharna at Gandhi Murti in the heart of the city. She is protesting against the Election Commission's.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021	BJP to hold ‘Potho Sabhas’ in and around Kolkata with eye on 40 urban seats As part of its strategy for the remaining four phases of polls in West Bengal, BJP will focus on 40 seats spread across Greater Kolkata region, also called the presidency area. The party has planned.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2021
COVID-19: 61 IIM Calcutta students test positive, all in isolation The institute have put three doctors in charge and has also collaborated with Kolkata hospitals guidance on home care. DNA - Published on April 12, 2021	West Bengal polls: BJP to hold 2000 potho sabhas in Kolkata from April 13 To give further push to its campaign in the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections, the BJP would organise “potho sabhas” (small street corner meetings) in and around Kolkata from Tuesday. These.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2021
Babul Supriyo takes on Didi mantri in Kolkata film hub While the lens will be on Trinamool’s party loyalties as 44 Bengal seats go to poll today, also on test will be how much Bengal’s upper- and middle-class bhadralok population has warmed to BJP.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2021	BJP, TMC workers clash over tearing of posters in Kolkata IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2021
Vibrant Kolkata can lead eastern India's development: Modi IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2021	Election Commission shunts 8 Kolkata returning officers ahead of April 26, 29 polls EC sources said the norm of removing officers who had held the same post for over four years had been stringently followed in the districts, but not in the case of these officers posted in Kolkata. Of.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2021

Kolkata

Capital City of West Bengal, India

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