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.
An elderly businessman died after being attacked by a young man. The attacker demanded to marry the elderly man's daughter. The murder sparked tension in the area, leading to the accused's house being vandalised and demolished by angry locals.
Three persons, including a cab driver, were arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of Trinamul councillor in Kolkata.
With over 600 stalls and attracting over 2 to 3 lakh visitors every day, the 47th Kolkata International Book Fair at Boi Mela Prangan in Salt Lake organised by the Publishers & Booksellers Guild, proved its great success this year too. The last Sunday of this fair recorded a quite larger crowd than expected.
Sahitya (literature) has kept the traditions alive, which was more evident during the Covid time.
Citizens of Kolkata spent a chilly morning as the mercury plunged to 11.8 degrees Celsius today.
She said the words of Netaji inspire the people of India every day. After becoming the head of Indian National Army, Netaji fixed its motto which was faith, unity and equality.
More than 120 vintage and classic cars and two-wheelers ruling the roads of Kolkata; that's what the residents of the city witnessed on Sunday morning as The Statesman flagged off its 53rd edition of Vintage and Classic Car Rally.
