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.
An earlier e-mail with an attachment from an American friend popped up suddenly. His water and sewerage bill would cost him $900 a year after a discount from January 2024, up from about $676 just six months ago, a neat Rs 20,000 jump in Indian terms. He would have to pay about Rs 75,000, up from around Rs 55,000.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday flagged off the maiden Air India Express flight from Kolkata to Ayodhya.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 47th Kolkata International Book Fair on Thursday at Boimela Prangan in Salt Lake.
The Kolkata Metro Railway is willing to discuss the Dakshineswar land proposal with the state government to find out a feasible solution for the interest of the public, an official of the city Metro said today.
The Kolkata Metro Railway and the private bus operators have decided to run additional services during the upcoming 47 edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair, which is slated to be held between 18- 31 January.
