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Heritage paddle steamer to make a comeback on the Hooghly in new ‘Avatar’ Indian Express - Published on August 22, 2022
Kolkata: India’s first underwater metro rail tunnel; Here’s all you need to know about the project The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation is set to complete the country's first underwater tunnel for metro connectivity under the Hooghly river between Howrah and Kolkata. Zee News - Published on July 28, 2022
Indian Railways: Check images of swanky new Sealdah station on Kolkata's East West Metro corridor Out of the 16.6 km long of East West Metro route, the underground corridor constitutes 10.8 km between Howrah and Phoolbagan with the tunnel passing below the Hooghly river. Zee News - Published on July 12, 2022

BJP chief JP Nadda arrives in West Bengal, visits Vande Mataram Bhavan in Chinsura-Hooghly BJP national president J P Nadda said, "'Vande Mataram' which became the mantra during India's freedom struggle was written here by Bankim Chandra Ji. I feel proud to visit this place today." Zee News - Published on June 8, 2022
CM inaugurates Hooghly overbridge, row over ‘snub’ to railway minister Indian Express - Published on June 4, 2022
India’s first underwater metro tunnel in Kolkata to get ready by 2023 India’s first underwater tunnel corridor is built 33 meters below the riverbed of Hooghly river and will provide metro connectivity from Kolkata to Howrah by 2023, said offiials. Zee News - Published on April 7, 2022

Bappi Lahiri's ashes immersed in Hooghly The ashes of ‌Bappi Lahiri, dubbed by many as Bollywood's 'King of Disco' were immersed Thursday in the river Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges. IndiaTimes - Published on March 4, 2022Also reported by •Indian Express
Cyclone Jawad-triggered heavy rainfall leads to waterlogged streets in Kolkata Parts of Kolkata and its suburbs lay under ankle-deep water throughout the day with high tide in Hooghly river adding to the woes. Zee News - Published on December 6, 2021
Cyclone Jawad: Thousands evacuated in West Bengal, heavy rainfall expected for two days Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Kolkata, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Hooghly and Howrah districts due to cyclone Jawad. Zee News - Published on December 4, 2021
WB: Jagadhatri Puja Pandal in Hooghly made from turmeric; management claims it will keep COVID-19 at bay newKerala.com - Published on November 15, 2021

With no water & power, flood-hit Hooghly town asks: ‘how will we survive’ Indian Express - Published on October 3, 2021
Man arrested in Hooghly for ‘posing as IPS officer’ Indian Express - Published on September 10, 2021
Flood situation still grim in south Bengal as three rivers in spate in Malda Several districts in south Bengal, including Hooghly, Purba Medinipur, Howrah, South 24 Parganas -- have been reeling under flood woes following heavy rain and discharge of water from Damodar Valley.. Zee News - Published on August 7, 2021	Mamata Banerjee likely to conduct aerial survey of flood-ravaged Hooghly on August 4 Meanwhile, the Bengal Chief Minister has directed ministers to keep a tab on the rescue operations and see that relief materials reach all affected people. The Army and the Air Force on Monday.. Zee News - Published on August 3, 2021
West Bengal: Six of 500 BJP-to-Trinamool returnees shave their heads Around 500 people in Hooghly’s Khanakul returned to Trinamool Congress on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by local MP Aparupa Poddar. IndiaTimes - Published on June 23, 2021	West Bengal: Ten injured as groups clash in Hooghly Indian Express - Published on June 10, 2021
27 killed in lightning strikes across South Bengal districts At least 27 people were killed across South Bengal districts in lightning strikes on Monday afternoon with Hooghly alone accounting for 11 deaths and Murshidabad nine. Two each were killed in West.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2021	Lightning kills 26 in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi condoles death, approves ex-gratia 11 people lost their lives in Hooghly, nine in Murshidabad, two each in Bankura, East Midnapore and West Midnapore. Zee News - Published on June 8, 2021
Kolkata: Body of missing 66-year-old businessman found floating in river The body of a 66-year-old businessman — who had recently recovered from Covid, but was apparently exhibiting some post-recovery complications — was found floating in the Hooghly, more than 12 hours.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 17, 2021	TMC leader shot in West Bengal’s Hooghly, party blames BJP A police officer said that Aditya Niyogi, former vice-chairman of Bansberia Municipality, was shot at when he was buying vegetables at a local market. Zee News - Published on May 11, 2021