Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today issued a stern warning to the contractors and the officials for dereliction of duty, while doing work for laying of pipelines to distribute water to every household.
The international climate community was apprised of the forthcoming Kolkata Climate Action Plan on the sidelines of the recently-concluded UN climate conference, COP-29, at Baku, Azerbaijan.
In view of the persistent rise in the price of potatoes in the retail markets of Kolkata and adjacent areas, state minister Beccharam Manna held a meeting with the potato wholesale market dealers of Hooghly.
An event-management company staff was arrested by the police last midnight after a woman complained of rape and physical assault at a hotel in Benachity Market area here.
The Indian Navy successfully steered a tactical phase of Sea Vigil-24 at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, showcasing a robust security response to a simulated VVIP hostage situation.
Citizens in parts of Kolkata were enthralled to witness a spectacular phenomenon of a perfect rainbow ring or 'halo' this morning.
Rajeev Kumar, the state DGP, who officially assumed charge today after being reinstated on Monday, said there is “zero tolerance” on cases of lynching and advised people to observe Muharram peacefully, stressing on utmost care against using any provocation that could mar the traditional fervour of these festivals and cause disharmony in the society.
After the Lok Sabha polls a lot of debate has taken place to trace the reasons for the success of the Trinamul Congress in West Bengal.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has completed the first round of survey on hawkers at various zones in the city.
It has been brought to attention, after a woman from Mathabhanga in Cooch Behar, who works as a daily labourer, was unable to receive treatment for her ovarian cancer.
