Kolkata

Traffic curbs from tonight to August 15 at Kolkata

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority and Kolkata Police are gearing up for their biggest battle this season -- equipping…

5 years ago

Kolkata star hotels bet on staycation to boost biz

KOLKATA: Star hotels in the city are now betting on staycation to keep their business afloat in the pandemic.Most hotels…

5 years ago

Iskcon cancels Kolkata Rathayatra in 50th year

KOLKATA: Iskcon will not hold the Kolkata Rathayatra this year, cancelling the grand plans of the 50th-year celebrations.Holding such a…

5 years ago

Bengal: Most priests, workers in temples get first jab

KOLKATA: All 600 monks and workers inside Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, have received their first vaccine…

5 years ago

Kolkata: Beds empty but hospitals keep stadium units ready

KOLKATA: Two Covid-19 hospitals that were set up in stadiums and came to the rescue of Kolkatans during the peak…

5 years ago

Mukul Roy back in TMC fold, CM hints at more ‘homecomings’

KOLKATA: BJP national vice-president Mukul Roy returned “home” to the Trinamool Congress in Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s presence on Friday,…

5 years ago

Fake Covid reports: Health dept alerts Kolkata cops

KOLKATA: Kolkata Police, along with the state police, has received tip-offs from the state health department on fake Covid reports…

5 years ago

Traders close down shops near sealed India-Nepal border

SILIGURI: Many traders have closed down their shops at Panitanki following the closure of the India-Nepal border for the last…

5 years ago

Kolkata: 230 number plate cameras at 115 crossings soon

KOLKATA: After Durga Puja, violation of traffic signals or speeding at 115 crossings will lead to a citation, even if…

5 years ago

Kolkata: Monsoon’s onset may just be hours away

Kolkata: Monsoon has arrived at Kolkata’s doorstep and could be hours away from descending on the city.Even as the city…

5 years ago