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Chikungunya cases on rise amid testing hurdles: Docs
123 Kolkata: An outbreak of chikungunya has laid hundreds low in Kolkata over the last week, with fever, severe joint pain, and shivering being the principal symptoms. While scores have tested positive, many more with similar symptoms have not ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaKangaroo court: 3 held for attacking cops in Malda
Malda: Three people have been arrested for attacking police officers who attempted to rescue a couple being assaulted by locals after being tied to a lamp post in Kaliachak, Malda. The footage of the assault, which took place on ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaClub vandalised, members assaulted after protest against drinking, harassing women
Kolkata: A group of miscreants, allegedly backed by a promoter, ransacked a club at Baghajatin and assaulted its members with iron rods and bottles in the early hours of Sunday. This happened after the club members protested against the ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaFish, veggies burn a hole in pocket this Bhai Phonta
Kolkata: With Bhai Phonta celebrations underway, Kolkata witnessed a notable increase in fish prices, driven by seasonal demand-supply fluctuations, and logistical challenges. The price surge has affected premium fish like hilsa and pomfret as well as commonly consumed varieties, ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaHope for smooth drive as civic body sanctions 6.5cr to repair road linking Behala, Tollygunge
Kolkata: A special sanction of funds for a thorough repair of Motilal Gupta Road has paved the way for the rejuvenation of the vital link road between Behala and Tollygunge. Motilal Gupta Road, which links Diamond Harbour Road to ...
4 November 2024 Times of India‘Chowringhee bldg has not been repaired since 1957’
12 The dentistry business set up the Smith brothers changed many hands after they left India in the 1920s. Another American dental surgeon purchased the firm, followed by Dr McRory, a Britisher, and after him one N C Ray. ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaSecond comorbid dengue patient dies in Kolkata’s Bidhannagar area
Kolkata: A 69-year-old resident of the Gopalpur Sarat Pally area under Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward 4 — close to Baguiati — Shibani Das, who was suffering from dengue and had other comorbidities died at a private hospital on ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaTrinamool panchayat member killed in Santiniketan
123 Santiniketan: A 46-year-old Trinamool Congress panchayat member was severely assaulted at Kankalitala's Paruldanga under Santiniketan police station on Saturday night. Samir Thandar was taken to Bolpur sub-divisional hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries early on Sunday. Police ...
4 November 2024 Times of IndiaKMDA proposes mechanical dredging to enhance Lake’s health
Kolkata: The 72-acre wide Rabindra Sarobar water body is all set to undergo elaborate tests for the first time in several years to determine its exact depth and condition at different levels. Officials from the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKMDA proposes mechanical dredging to enhance Lake’s health
Kolkata: The 72-acre wide Rabindra Sarobar water body is all set to undergo elaborate tests for the first time in several years to determine its exact depth and condition at different levels. Officials from the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaVisa delay nixes Kol artists’ Canada performance plans
123456 Kolkata: Around 10 days ago, singer Raghab Chattopadhyay returned to Kolkata from the United States after failing to procure his Canadian visa in a timely manner for his scheduled performance in Toronto. On Sept 17, tabla player Subhajyoti ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaFestive push: In Oct, Kol airport recorded its highest post-pandemic footfall with 19.2L flyers
Kolkata: The city airport registered its highest post-pandemic passenger traffic in Oct, driven by the convergence of festivals including Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali and Bhai Phonta. The numbers, while impressive, remained below the pre-pandemic Oct 2019 levels. The ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata’s Bidhannagar area sees 2nd dengue death this year, 69-yr-old succumbs to disease
123 Kolkata: A 69-year-old resident of the Gopalpur Sarat Pally area under Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward 4 — close to Baguiati — Shibani Das died of dengue on Saturday. This is the second dengue death in the BMC ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaCouple among locals injured in pandal attack over Kasba Kali Puja club control
Kolkata: An attempt to gain control over a club committee in Kasba reportedly resulted in a group of men vandalising a Kali Puja managed by the club on Saturday night, injuring several club members and locals when they protested.The ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaCISCE schools focus on board students’ time management for critical-thinking questions
Kolkata: City schools affiliated with Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) are focusing on time management when handling 25% critical thinking questions and are holding special sessions, workshops and practice tests for board batches. In the 2025 ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaFestive push: With 19.2L flyers in Oct, airport records its highest post-pandemic footfall
123 Kolkata: The city airport registered its highest post-pandemic passenger traffic in Oct, driven by the convergence of festivals including Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali and Bhai Phonta. The numbers, while impressive, remained below the pre-pandemic Oct 2019 levels. ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaRG Kar rape-murder trial scheduled to begin today
Kolkata: The highly anticipated RG Kar rape-murder trial is scheduled to begin in a Sealdah sessions court on Monday with the framing of charges against primary accused Sanjay Roy.CBI, which is in charge of the investigation, had charge-sheeted Roy ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKol high-rises contribute most to noise pollution
Kolkata: Significant noise was recorded at gated communities during the Diwali-Kali Puja celebrations on Thursday and Friday, the state pollution control board said on Saturday. "We mapped the noise pollution of the city and found that wealthy neighbourhoods, particularly ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaFestival barricades: Senior citizens take 1km detour to reach home in Kolkata
An elderly couple was forced to walk nearly 1 km to reach home. Despite complaints, police insisted on maintaining restrictions for law and order, suggesting residents carry identity cards or passes. KOLKATA: An elderly woman and her ailing husband ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaIndian Railways leverages AI for predictive maintenance in Vande Bharat trains
KOLKATA: In a remarkable move towards enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Indian Railways, the Howrah Division introduced an advanced predictive maintenance system powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for the Vande Bharat (VB) train sets. ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata reports second dengue death in Bidhannagar amid declining cases
Representative Image KOLKATA: Shibani Das, a 69-year-old resident of the Gopalpur Sarat Pally area under Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward 4 close to Baguiati, died from dengue on Saturday. This is the second dengue death in the BMC area ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaGovt set to appoint valuers to assess assets of 40 state PSUs, JV companies
Kolkata: The state finance department will start evaluation of properties belonging to joint venture companies and state-owned PSUs for restructuring purposes, enlisting assistance from professional valuers. On Friday, the finance department issued an RFP to appoint valuers for assessing ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKMC, cops brace for 6,500 immersions on Sunday
Kolkata: KMC on Saturday finetuned its preparedness for immersion of around 6,500 Kali idols at several ghats along the Hooghly and the neighbourhood ponds. According to a KMC official, ghats like Bajekadamtala (Babughat), Judges ghat, Nimtolla ghat and Doighat ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaOrange Line: Traffic curb nod for final viaduct work at Metropolitan
123 Kolkata: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has finally been given the crucial traffic NOC for girder-launching to fill the Orange Line's last 25m viaduct at EM Bypass's Metropolitan crossing. Traffic on Saturday was being diverted along the road ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaTeacher gifts 50 saplings to students on retirement day
Kolkata: An avid tree lover, Dilip Kumar Mitra (60), an assistant teacher at Telinipara Matribhawan Primary School in Bhadreswar, distributed 50 saplings among his students on the day he retired from his job on Wednesday after working for 24 ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaTeacher gifts 50 saplings to students on retirement day
Kolkata: An avid tree lover, Dilip Kumar Mitra (60), an assistant teacher at Telinipara Matribhawan Primary School in Bhadreswar, distributed 50 saplings among his students on the day he retired from his job on Wednesday after working for 24 ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaRare bird sightings at Rabindra Sarobar excite Kolkata birdwatchers
123456 Kolkata: The sighting of rare migratory birds at Rabindra Sarobar has created a stir in the birding community, with bird lovers arriving in droves to catch a glimpse of the Square-tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Blyth's Paradise Flycatcher, and Emerald ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaRare bird sightings at Rabindra Sarobar excite Kolkata birdwatchers
123456 Kolkata: The sighting of rare migratory birds at Rabindra Sarobar has created a stir in the birding community, with bird lovers arriving in droves to catch a glimpse of the Square-tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Blyth's Paradise Flycatcher, and Emerald ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaDance teacher sodomizes 10-year-old student, arrested
Kolkata: Kolkata Police arrested a private dance teacher from the Gopalnagar area of south Kolkata after the accused was on the run for several days. The accused, identified as Alok Gharami alias Alok De, was accused of sexually assaulting ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKMC, cops brace for 6,500 immersions on Sunday
Kolkata: KMC on Saturday finetuned its preparedness for immersion of around 6,500 Kali idols at several ghats along the Hooghly and the neighbourhood ponds. According to a KMC official, ghats like Bajekadamtala (Babughat), Judges ghat, Nimtolla ghat and Doighat ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata’s ‘satisfactory’ air quality turns ‘poor’ in 3 days
Kolkata: The city's air quality that was ‘satisfactory' on Diwali night (Thursday) before sliding to ‘moderate' on Friday when crackers continued to be burst slipped further to ‘poor' on Saturday as the pollution load of the two-day revelry left ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaPriest arrested for molesting minor in E Burdwan
Guskara (East Burdwan): A 66-year-old priest was arrested for molesting an 11-year-old girl when she was alone in her room at Guskara in East Burdwan on Friday.The minor's father lodged a police complaint saying that around 9.15am on Friday, ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaAccomplice of lynched ‘rapist’ surrenders
Alipurduar: Following the lynching of a suspect in a minor's rape-murder in Falakata, an accomplice of the accused surrendered to Alipurduar constabulary on Friday night. Police officials stated that the man surrendered out of fear that he would be ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaWoman at Diwali party dies after collapsing, father claims foul play
123456 Kolkata: A 36-year-old woman, who was at a Diwali party at her boyfriend's house in Garfa on Friday night, died after reportedly collapsing on the staircase. She was taken to MR Bangur Hospital, where she was declared dead. ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaJorabagan accused 6th minor held for murder in 4 months
Kolkata: The 17-year-old minor apprehended on Friday for the murder of a 56-year-old man in Jorabagan is not the only one in conflict with the law. Since July, six minors, including this boy from Nadia, have been rounded up ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaCops rubbish fake posts ‘aimed at disturbing peace’
123 Kolkata: Kolkata Police and Bidhannagar Police on Saturday took to social media to stop fake propaganda regarding incidents in Narkeldanga, West Port and Lake Town, with some posting misinformation online, "aimed at disturbing peace".During inaugurations of Kali Puja ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaGrandad held for girl’s rape
Behrampore: A 45-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for the rape of his 7-year-old granddaughter at a village in Murshidabad's Domkal.The accused lured the girl by promising a chocolate. The survivor, who had been threatened by the accused, complained ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata lakes to stay shut for Chhath devotees, ghats get ready for rituals
123 Kolkata: In compliance with a standing Calcutta High Court order, both Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar will remain closed from Wednesday evening to Friday afternoon for Chhath, scheduled on Nov 7 and 8. "The lake premises will remain ...
3 November 2024 Times of IndiaCircular railway adjustments for kali idol immersions in november 2024
Circular Railway services will be limited for three days due to Kali idol immersions. KOLKATA: Circular Railway Train Services to be Restricted for Three Days Due to Kali Idol ImmersionsIn response to a request from the civil administration, Eastern ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaRevitalising Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar: KMDA proposes mechanical dredging to enhance lake's health
Rabindra Sarobar KOLKATA: Officials from the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), the custodian of Rabindra sarobar, feel that the depth of the lake waterbody needs to be increased to rejuvenate it and enhance the oxygen content. They believe mechanical ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata to host major defence tech exhibition on November 5 and 6
Representative Image KOLKATA: A plethora of modern defence weapons, tech solutions, vehicles, and tactical gear will be on display at the two-day-long defence tech exhibition next week. Hundreds of Indian manufacturers, including a large number of MSMEs and start-ups, ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaRare bird sightings at Rabindra Sarobar excite Kolkata birdwatchers
Rabindra Sarobar KOLKATA: The sighting of rare migratory birds at Rabindra Sarobar has created a stir in the birding community, with bird lovers arriving in droves to catch a glimpse of the Square-tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Blyth's Paradise Flycatcher, ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaEastern Railway (ER) fines over 10,000 for littering, spitting; collects Rs 15 lakh in October
Eastern Railway has increased efforts to prevent littering and spitting at its stations and train compartments. The RPF apprehended over 10,000 offenders and collected fines of ₹15,37,965 in October. KOLKATA: In a major step towards maintaining cleanliness and ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaMan lynched for 6-year-old’s 'rape-murder' in West Bengal's Alipurduar
Representative Image JALPAIGURI: A man was lynched in an Alipurduar village on Friday for the alleged rape and murder of a six year-old.After the girl went missing on Friday, her parents and a group of locals formed a search ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata Police arrest 17 for illegal firecracker use, disrupting traffic
Kolkata: The Kolkata police arrested 17 persons for bursting crackers on the main roads that disrupted traffic movement. Cops claimed such complaints were being made after a gap of around five years.In Kasba, a motorist complained that he had ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaOCs to check CCTV feeds via mobile app
Kolkata: All OCs will have to check CCTV feeds at police stations real-time via an app on their mobiles. Also, if an OC sees any evolving situation that requires his/her immediate intervention, the officer can call and either listen ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaCRS rolled out at 5 govt hospitals in city
Kolkata: The Bengal health department on Friday rolled out the central referral system (CRS) — on an experimental basis — at five govt hospitals in the city: SSKM Hospital, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Medical College Kolkata, Calcutta ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors call for capital punishment
KOLKATA: Following a recent rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, junior doctors are demanding strict action and capital punishment for those involved. They have called for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take charge ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaAfter 7 years in jail, Kolkata man convicted of bro’s murder freed
KOLKATA: A murder convict who spent seven years in jail was last month acquitted by Calcutta high court, which after going through evidence, found serious lacunae in establishing beyond doubt that he had committed the crime.The incident dates back ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaAir Marshal Surat Singh celebrates Diwali with air warriors at Jorhat in Assam
Air Marshal Surat Singh celebrates Diwali with air warriors at Jorhat in Assam KOLKATA: The Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal Surat Singh, visited the Air Force station at Jorhat in Assam this week and celebrated ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaSrijato threatens legal action against talk show
Kolkata: Poet-lyricist Srijato has threatened legal proceedings against the makers of "The Great Indian Kapil Show" for "denigrating" Tagore's "Ekla Cholo Re". Srijato alleged on social media that Kapil's assistant comedian, Krushna Abhishek, ridiculed the song in a manner ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaCM condoles RKM, Presi-alumnus Debroy’s death
123 Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the death of economist Bibek Debroy on Friday, describing him as a "brilliant son of Bengal" and a scholar of repute. Debroy, chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaAfter Diwali free run, noise demon returns to haunt Kolkata on Friday
Kolkata: If Diwali night allowed the noise demon to rear its ugly head, there was no stopping it even on Friday.The firecracker revelry continued on Friday night with the same gusto and intensity of that of Diwali night. WBPCB ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaAfter Diwali free run, noise demon returns to haunt Kolkata on Friday
Kolkata: If Diwali night allowed the noise demon to rear its ugly head, there was no stopping it even on Friday.The firecracker revelry continued on Friday night with the same gusto and intensity of that of Diwali night. WBPCB ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaCracker of a gift season for dry fruits hampers this Diwali
Kolkata: Dry fruit hampers topped the gift lists this Diwali, with sales surging over 20% despite a hike in prices. Apart from the demand for gifting, the use of dry fruits in making sweets also pushed up the demand.According ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaCyclone Dana brings relief for Kolkatans with chhatim allergy
123 Kolkata: Even though Cyclone Dana triggered heavy rain, the city was spared any significant damage. However, it did bring relief to those with allergies and asthma, as the heavy showers led to chhatim trees (Alstonia scholaris) shedding the ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaCU MA students’ question: Am I among ‘missing 120’?
123 Kolkata: Calcutta University students, who had appeared for the Bengali masters first-semester exams in April, are worried whether theirs are among the 120 answer sheets that have gone missing. One-hundred-and-twenty answer sheets, which were with three examiners, have ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaRow over Tagore's Ekla Cholo Re: Krushna Abhishek reacts after Srijato objects
Srijato threatens legal action KOLKATA: Poet-lyricist Srijato has threatened legal proceedings against the makers of "The Great Indian Kapil Show" for "denigrating" Tagore's "Ekla Cholo Re". Srijato alleged on social media that Kapil's assistant comedian, Krushna Abhishek, ridiculed the ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaBengal climbers conquer Himalayan peaks, scale Ama Dablam & Gori Chen
Kolkata: With the climbing season back in the Himalayas, mountaineers from Bengal have started scaling heights to achieve remarkable feats. Kolkata-based Surjo Chowdhury climbed Mt Ama Dablam (6,812 m)—known as the ‘Matterhorn of the Himalayas' due to its soaring ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaNo laser trouble for pilots flying into city this Diwali
Kolkata: Pilots operating to Kolkata airport this festive season were pleasantly surprised to not encounter the intrusive laser strobes from pandals while approaching the city. Kolkata airport officials also expressed surprise over the development as they used to struggle ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaNo laser trouble for pilots flying into city this Diwali
Kolkata: Pilots operating to Kolkata airport this festive season were pleasantly surprised to not encounter the intrusive laser strobes from pandals while approaching the city. Kolkata airport officials also expressed surprise over the development as they used to struggle ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaBengal BJP registers 1.5L women in five days of membership drive
123 Kolkata: Bengal BJP's membership campaign, which entered its fifth day on Friday, has so far registered nearly 1.5 lakh women. The party, eyeing a target of 1 crore members, has put special focus on the rising number of ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaDiwali fireworks spike city AQI from ‘satisfactory’ to ‘moderate’
Kolkata: The air quality in Kolkata on Friday slipped after Diwali and Kali Puja revelry the previous evening, but for the second time since Covid, the dip was not sharp, staying within the ‘moderate' AQI level on the whole. ...
2 November 2024 Times of India3 dogs suffer cracker injuries, rescued
Kolkata: Three stray dogs suffered severe burns from firecrackers during Diwali celebrations on Thursday night in different parts of Behala. They were rescued early on Friday and taken to a hospital-cum-care home for animals in Taratala.The hospital had deployed ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaBMC areas report 30+ dengue cases for 4th week
Kolkata: Salt Lake and Rajarhat-Gopalpur have logged more than 30 new dengue cases for the fourth consecutive week. While the BMC areas reported 36 fresh dengue patients last week, the three weeks before that recorded 30, 37 and 35 ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaTeen murders Jorabagan man for affair with mom, in custody
1234 Kolkata: A 17-year-old boy was apprehended on Friday for the murder of Abhijit Banerjee, the 56-year-old man, who was found dead—with injuries on his head and his body covered in blood —inside his rooftop room in a Jorabagan ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaDiwali fireworks spike city AQI from ‘satisfactory’ to ‘moderate’
Kolkata: The air quality in Kolkata on Friday slipped after Diwali and Kali Puja revelry the previous evening, but for the second time since Covid, the dip was not sharp, staying within the ‘moderate' AQI level on the whole. ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaKaizer St attack: Main accused held
Kolkata: Cops have arrested the main accused in Kaizer Street promoter stabbing incident, Md Zauque, an extortionist of Narkeldanga-Rajabazar, on Friday. This is the second arrest in the case where the promoter, Imran, was attacked on Tuesday. Cops had ...
2 November 2024 Times of IndiaITALS + Youth against crackers + Pic + Vox
Kolkata: If a few hundred citizens indulge in fireworks revelry on Diwali night, leaving the city covered with a blanket of toxic smoke, elderly citizens suffer, COPD patients experience an exacerbation of breathing distress, and street dogs, cats, and ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaFlower prices spike in Kolkata markets on Diwali & Kali Puja day
Kolkata: The prices of flowers — especially those offered to the deities or used for making ‘rangolis'— increased significantly on the occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja on Thursday. Vendors at Mullickghat Flower Market, New Market, and other locations ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata Police enhances surveillance with mobile CCTV monitoring by officer-in-charges (OCs)
KOLKATA: Days after the brass of Kolkata Police instructed officer-in-charges of various police stations under Kolkata Police to stay updated on the proceedings at the police station and ensure that investigating officers are sticking to their jobs, the OCs ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata: Dakshineswar temple celebrates 170th Kali Puja with grandeur and cultural showcases
Dakshineswar temple KOLKATA: The iconic Dakshineswar Bhavatarini Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, began its 170th annual Kali Puja celebration early Thursday morning with Mangalarati, the auspicious opening ritual that ushered in a day of devotion and festivity. By dawn, ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaITALS + Youth against crackers + Pic + Vox
Kolkata: If a few hundred citizens indulge in fireworks revelry on Diwali night, leaving the city covered with a blanket of toxic smoke, elderly citizens suffer, COPD patients experience an exacerbation of breathing distress, and street dogs, cats, and ...
1 November 2024 Times of India4 dead in motorcycle-car collision in West Bengal
Representative image NEW DELHI: A motorcyclist and three pillion riders were killed after their two-wheeler collided with a car in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, triggering a road blockade by locals, police said on Friday. The accident occurred ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaAccommodation row: Woman SI ‘closed’
Kolkata: A female sub-inspector was ‘closed' on Wednesday after she accused the OC of misconduct over accommodation arrangements for female cops.The SI claimed that when she returned from her leave to Nadial PS, she found additional beds in her ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaGang-rape in Kalyani: TI parade on Nov 4
Nadia: Four more accused in Nadia's Kalyani gang-rape case were produced in Kalyani Court on Thursday. All eight accused have been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The TI parade will happen on Nov 4.A housewife was gang-raped ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaShells, shots, chocolate bombs & kalipatkas: 2024 Diwali bestsellers
At street-side stalls that have been set up in neighbourhoods, chocolate bombs and kalipatka outsold sparklers. KOLKATA: Shells and shots that exploded in the evening sky, releasing a dazzling display of light, sold more than traditional fireworks, like sparklers ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata’s IPGMER among 4 global sites for breast cancer kit trial
Testing institute IPGMER. It’s the first centre in the world (of four) where the trial was launched, in April KOLKATA: A global trial for a portable ultrasound device that can readily detect breast cancer and promises a “significant breakthrough ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaSudden cracker noise sends city seniors to hosp
123 Kolkata: A 69-year-old was rushed to a south Kolkata hospital on Wednesday after he complained of chest pain and fainted after being startled by nise from a cracker. He was diagnosed with tachycardia. Another septuagenerian sought treatment at ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaAlert loco pilot averts train accident
Burdwan: An accident was averted on Thursday when the loco pilot of Shantiniketan Express, travelling towards Shantiniketan, stopped in time after seeing a stationary goods train on the same tracks near Gurap. The goods train had become immobilized due ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaMax marks or fresh Bengali exam? Choice is your: CU tells MA students
Kolkata: The Calcutta University Syndicate on Tuesday offered Masters students, whose fist-semester Bengali answer sheets were lost, the option to either accept the highest marks they secured in other papers as the score for the lost Bengali paper or ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaMax marks or fresh Bengali exam? Choice is your: CU tells MA students
Kolkata: The Calcutta University Syndicate on Tuesday offered Masters students, whose fist-semester Bengali answer sheets were lost, the option to either accept the highest marks they secured in other papers as the score for the lost Bengali paper or ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaTwo more deaths in factory fire
Kolkata: Two more workers, who sustained severe burns in the massive fire at an oil and chemical factory in Madhyamgram on Wednesday, died on Thursday, raising the death toll to three. The factory owner remains in critical condition and ...
1 November 2024 Times of India56-year-old Jorabagan man found murdered in his rooftop room
123456 Kolkata: A 56-year-old resident of Sen Lane in Jorabagan area was found dead, with injuries on his head, at his home on Thursday morning. The victim, Abhijit Banerjee, was a transporter and he used to be an insurance ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKali Puja theme pandals 2024: From trams to Kolkata’s culture
1234 Kolkata: From trams to Kolkata's cultural heritage, creatively themed pandals added an artistic touch to the Kali Puja celebrations in the city resembling the prevalent practice of showcasing extravagant artworks during Durga Puja. Several organisers roped in award-winning ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata’s firework favourites: Shells, shots and chocolate bombs
Kolkata: Shells and shots that exploded in the evening sky, releasing a dazzling display of light, sold more than traditional fireworks, like sparklers (fuljhuri), torches (rangmashal), spinners (charki) and flowerpots (tubri). The latter was also not in favour at ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaCU interim VC’s appointment as honorary professor put on hold
Kolkata: The appointment of Calcutta University interim vice-chancellor Santa Datta as the honorary adjunct professor of the home science department following a Syndicate meeting was put on hold. Datta wrote to the registrar, Debasis Das, on Thursday, asking him ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata police launches cyber awareness campaign during festive season
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police is keen to spread cyber awareness and hygiene this festive season. This follows soon after an appeal from the Commissioner of Police, Manoj Kumar Verma, seeking help from Kali Puja and Diwali get-together organisers to ...
1 November 2024 Times of India82-year-old dies as sari catches fire from candle
Kolkata: An 82-year-old woman died as her sari caught fire from a candle at her home at Sarsuna Township, Sakuntala Park, on Wednesday, eve of Kali Puja. Jyotsna De suffered 30% burns. Doctors at CMRI Hospital, where De was ...
1 November 2024 Times of India82-year-old dies as sari catches fire from candle
Kolkata: An 82-year-old woman died as her sari caught fire from a candle at her home at Sarsuna Township, Sakuntala Park, on Wednesday, eve of Kali Puja. Jyotsna De suffered 30% burns. Doctors at CMRI Hospital, where De was ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaCU interim VC’s appointment as honorary professor put on hold
Kolkata: The appointment of Calcutta University interim vice-chancellor Santa Datta as the honorary adjunct professor of the home science department following a Syndicate meeting was put on hold. Datta wrote to the registrar, Debasis Das, on Thursday, asking him ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata police launches cyber awareness campaign during festive season
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police is keen to spread cyber awareness and hygiene this festive season. This follows soon after an appeal from the Commissioner of Police, Manoj Kumar Verma, seeking help from Kali Puja and Diwali get-together organisers to ...
1 November 2024 Times of IndiaBengal to ‘survey again’, include maximum beneficiaries under hsg scheme
Kolkata: Chief secretary Manoj Pant held a meeting with district officials on Wednesday to discuss hurdles preventing more people from getting enlisted under the state's rural housing scheme. The meeting was part of the state's efforts to provide homes ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaAfter violations over 3 nights, cops get 1st ‘official’ plaint
Kolkata: Even as pre-Diwali noise violations continued unabated for the third day in a row on Wednesday, Kolkata Police received the first official complaint from Rajdanga in Kasba that witnessed rampant bursting of crackers. The complaint was filed around ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaWoman burnt to death while lighting candles for Kali Puja in Kolkata
KOLKATA: An 82-year-old woman, who was residing alone at Sarsuna Township in the Sakuntala Park area after both her daughters settled overseas, lost her life after suffering 30 percent burn injuries while trying to light her Kali Puja candles ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaKolkata breaths easy as cyclone Dana clears allergy-inducing Chhatim flowers
Cyclone Dana brought heavy rains to Kolkata, relieving allergy and asthma sufferers by causing Chhatim trees to shed their fragrant flowers. While the trees' high air pollution tolerance makes them valuable, their scent led to planting restrictions. KOLKATA: Cyclone ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaCracker mkt to stay open till Nov 1
Kolkata: To make up for the lost time due to Cyclone Dana, which pushed back the inauguration of Baji Bazars by three days, organisers said they will keep the cracker markets open till Nov 1, a day after Diwali ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaKP DMG to procure hi-tech equipment for water rescue
1234 Kolkata: The disaster management group (DMG) of Kolkata Police is set for a major overhaul, with the focus this time on its water wing that carries out rescues and recoveries in the Hooghly river. The total tender is ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaKP DMG to procure hi-tech equipment for water rescue
1234 Kolkata: The disaster management group (DMG) of Kolkata Police is set for a major overhaul, with the focus this time on its water wing that carries out rescues and recoveries in the Hooghly river. The total tender is ...
31 October 2024 Times of IndiaBengal to ‘survey again’, include maximum beneficiaries under hsg scheme
Kolkata: Chief secretary Manoj Pant held a meeting with district officials on Wednesday to discuss hurdles preventing more people from getting enlisted under the state's rural housing scheme. The meeting was part of the state's efforts to provide homes ...
31 October 2024 Times of India