Kolkata

No flights to Kolkata: All flights from six COVID-19 hotspot cities including Mumbai and Delhi cancelled from July 6

4 July 2020, 11:29 AM

Days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought a ban on flights from hotspot areas, and West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva ...Read More

When Vidya Balan took over a newspaper's photoshoot: Journalist reveals the difference between B-town's ‘privileged’ and ‘outsiders’

By FPJ Web Desk

4 July 2020, 09:57 AM

They sent me a mail saying that she will be doing the photo-shoot. Her team mentioned a point clearly and boldly: Vidya Balan won't be ch...Read More

On duty cop found dead outside Writer's Building in Kolkata after gunshot; investigation underway

By Prema Rajaram

3 July 2020, 11:47 AM

A gunshot was heard at the Writer's Building in Kolkata on Friday afternoon, at around 3:35 pm. An on-duty policeman, from whose service ...Read More

After Amherst Street case, another COVID-19 body lies unattended for 18 hours in Kolkata

By Prema Rajaram

2 July 2020, 04:03 PM

After the Amherst Street case on Wednesday, this time a case has emerged in the Gauribari area of North Kolkata where the body of a 58-y...Read More

Budweiser - how much does it cost in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and other cities

By FPJ Web Desk

2 July 2020, 10:25 AM

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on us and forcing us to be indoors, the home delivery of liquor came as a boon for many tippler...Read More

Coronavirus in Bengal: On Doctor's Day, body of 70-year-old COVID-19 patient lies unattended for 44 hours

By Prema Rajaram

1 July 2020, 06:00 PM

Even as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee decided to celebrate 1st July as Doctor’s Day on former state Chief Minister Dr Bidhan...Read More

'I'm expecting another fatwa maybe...': TMC MP Nusrat Jahan joins ISKCON’s Rath Yatra celebrations in Kolkata

By Prema Rajaram

1 July 2020, 12:01 PM

The ISKCON rath yatra celebrations may have gone virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this did not stop Bengali film actor...Read More

Mamata Banerjee seeks resumption of metro services, says no to domestic flights from hotspots

By Prema Rajaram

26 June 2020, 12:57 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday made a slew of announcements, including reaching out to the Centre to resume Metro...Read More

'Donald Trump would not be happy...': After Kim Jong fiasco, now protesters in Kolkata confuse China with US

By FPJ Web Desk

24 June 2020, 11:46 AM

Protesters in West Bengal seem to be determined to prove that fact-checking is a concept they are yet to come across. After calling Kim J...Read More

In a first, SC passes divorce decree through video conferencing

By Agencies

20 June 2020, 07:40 PM

The court exercised its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and passed the decree for the dissolution of the marriage.

Solar Eclipse on June 21, 2020: Timings for all the major cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru

By FPJ Web Desk

19 June 2020, 12:14 PM

The first solar eclipse of 2020 will take place on June 21. This will be an annular solar eclipse, during which the Moon will cover the S...Read More

'Been told it is Kolkata, not Mumbai': Milind Deora deletes video of people pushing to get on a bus

By FPJ Web Desk

9 June 2020, 01:36 PM

Congress leader Milind Deora on Tuesday deleted a video which he had posted on Twitter. In the video, people were seen pushing each other...Read More

Uber launches 'Hourly Rentals' in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and more: Check how to book your ride

By FPJ Web Desk

9 June 2020, 08:00 AM

These hourly packages can be availed at Rs 189 for a one-hour/ten-kilometer ride. With an option to select from multiple hourly packages,...Read More

No place for Opposition? BJP leader allegedly thrashed by 'TMC goons', CISF jawan also hospitalised

By FPJ Web Desk

8 June 2020, 10:48 AM

On Monday, BJP leader Sabyasachi Dutta was brutally attacked at Dhakindari in the Laketown area of Kolkata. The politician who is the par...Read More

Two judges in Kolkata test positive for COVID-19

By Prema Rajaram

7 June 2020, 01:30 AM

During the lockdown, the Calcutta High Court has been hearing urgent matters only through video conference to avoid crowding in courtroom...Read More

Amit Shah to address people of Bengal through virtual rally on June 8

By PTI

2 June 2020, 07:30 AM

The state BJP would highlight the state's TMC government's "mishandling" of the dual crisis of COVID pandemic and Cyclone Amphan.

Lockdown extended to June 30: What are the MHA guidelines for Containment Zones in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and others?

By Sanjay Jog

30 May 2020, 02:40 PM

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday extended the lockdown enforced due to the novel coronavirus pandemic to June 30. How...Read More

Key Jamaat Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorist arrested in West Bengal

By Prema Rajaram

30 May 2020, 12:10 AM

Karim was the main leader of the Dhuliya module and would actively supply logistics and support top JMB leaders like Saleuddin and others...Read More

Key JMB terrorist accused in 2017 Bodh Gaya blasts held by Kolkata Special Task Force

By Prema Rajaram

29 May 2020, 09:15 AM

A Special Task Force (STF) unit of the Kolkata police, along with with the local Jangipur district police on Friday arrested a Jamaat Ul-...Read More

Cyclone Amphan: Local residents block roads in Kolkata, demand restoration of electricity and water supply

By FPJ Web Desk

26 May 2020, 09:41 AM

On Tuesday, local residents blocked roads in Kolkata's Baghajatin demanding restoration of electricity and water supply.Agitators blocked...Read More

Kolkata

No flights to Kolkata: All flights from six COVID-19 hotspot cities including Mumbai and Delhi cancelled from July 6

When Vidya Balan took over a newspaper's photoshoot: Journalist reveals the difference between B-town's ‘privileged’ and ‘outsiders’

On duty cop found dead outside Writer's Building in Kolkata after gunshot; investigation underway

After Amherst Street case, another COVID-19 body lies unattended for 18 hours in Kolkata

Budweiser - how much does it cost in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and other cities

Coronavirus in Bengal: On Doctor's Day, body of 70-year-old COVID-19 patient lies unattended for 44 hours

'I'm expecting another fatwa maybe...': TMC MP Nusrat Jahan joins ISKCON’s Rath Yatra celebrations in Kolkata

Mamata Banerjee seeks resumption of metro services, says no to domestic flights from hotspots

'Donald Trump would not be happy...': After Kim Jong fiasco, now protesters in Kolkata confuse China with US

In a first, SC passes divorce decree through video conferencing

Solar Eclipse on June 21, 2020: Timings for all the major cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru

'Been told it is Kolkata, not Mumbai': Milind Deora deletes video of people pushing to get on a bus

Uber launches 'Hourly Rentals' in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and more: Check how to book your ride

No place for Opposition? BJP leader allegedly thrashed by 'TMC goons', CISF jawan also hospitalised

Two judges in Kolkata test positive for COVID-19

Amit Shah to address people of Bengal through virtual rally on June 8

Lockdown extended to June 30: What are the MHA guidelines for Containment Zones in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and others?

Key Jamaat Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorist arrested in West Bengal

Key JMB terrorist accused in 2017 Bodh Gaya blasts held by Kolkata Special Task Force

Cyclone Amphan: Local residents block roads in Kolkata, demand restoration of electricity and water supply

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