Kolkata: News
19 Nov 2024
TripuraBharat Dev Varma, husband of actor Moon Moon Sen, dies
Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of actor Moon Moon Sen and father to actors Raima and Riya Sen, died on Tuesday morning. He was 83.
19 Nov 2024
Karnataka6 Bangladeshi nationals held in Karnataka with fake IDs
The Chitradurga police in Karnataka have arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for carrying forged documents, the India Today reported.
16 Nov 2024
Tata SteelHowrah Bridge shut for first health audit in 36 years
The iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata will be shut temporarily for a thorough health audit, the first of its kind in over three decades.
16 Nov 2024
BiharVideo: Man tries to shoot TMC leader, he chases shooter
A murder attempt on Sushanta Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress councilor from Kolkata's Kasba area, was foiled after the gun malfunctioned.
16 Nov 2024
IndiGoTractor breakdown near Patna airport runway delays IndiGo flight landing
An IndiGo flight flying to Patna from Kolkata was delayed by 40 minutes on Friday morning after a tractor broke down near the runway of Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport.
14 Nov 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)Mumbai airport gets threat; caller claims 'Azerbaijan traveller' carrying bomb
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was placed on high alert after a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon.
13 Nov 2024
Chennai'2-tier security, fit cops, gun...': Demands after Chennai doctor stabbed
A brutal knife attack on Dr. Balaji, an oncologist at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Hospital, has left him critically injured and sparked protests among medical professionals.
13 Nov 2024
ChennaiChennai: Man stabs doctor over mother's cancer treatment
A doctor at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Hospital was critically injured after a patient's son stabbed him on Wednesday.
11 Nov 2024
Allu ArjunAllu Arjun to release 'Pushpa 2' trailer on November 17
The much-awaited trailer of Pushpa 2: The Rule will be released on November 17 in Patna, the film's makers announced on Monday.
11 Nov 2024
Bhushan Kumar'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' continues strong; earns ₹199.5cr after Day 10
The horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, has continued to perform strongly at the box office.
09 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.
30 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpTrump Towers' demand surges in India amid US election uncertainty
As former US President Donald Trump competes for a second term in the upcoming November 5 elections, his real estate businesses are getting a major boost in India.
30 Oct 2024
ChinaAfter LAC disengagement, India's tri-services exercise in eastern sector
India is preparing for a major tri-services military exercise, named "Poorvi Prahaar," in the eastern sector.
29 Oct 2024
Social MediaJaya Kishori addresses ₹2L Dior bag controversy: What is it
Spiritual orator and singer Jaya Kishori has addressed the backlash she faced for carrying a luxury Dior handbag.
28 Oct 2024
Alia Bhatt'Jigra's struggles continue, collects ₹31.1cr in 17 days
The Vasan Bala-directed Bollywood film Jigra, produced by Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions, has been struggling at the box office.
28 Oct 2024
Jadavpur UniversityKolkata filmmaker Sriyanka Ray posthumously wins Emmy for 'Homeroom Dreams'
The late Kolkata-based filmmaker, Sriyanka Ray, has been posthumously awarded an independent Emmy Award for her short documentary Homeroom Dreams.
25 Oct 2024
BollywoodGoogle Doodle honors late Bollywood singer KK
Google is paying tribute to the life and legacy of iconic Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly known as KK, with a special Doodle on Friday.
24 Oct 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Banerjee monitors situation ahead of 'Cyclone Dana' landfall from Nabanna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday monitored the situation of Cyclone Dana from Nabanna, the state secretariat in Kolkata, ahead of the expected landfall between the Odisha-West Bengal coast.
24 Oct 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal on alert ahead of landfall
Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the Odisha coast by Friday, between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port.
23 Oct 2024
Abhishek BachchanJaya Bachchan's mother Indira Bhaduri (94) succumbs to age-related illnesses
Indira Bhaduri, Jaya Bachchan's mother and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's mother-in-law, has reportedly died in Bhopal at the age of 94.
23 Oct 2024
Mamata BanerjeeCyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall; trains canceled
Cyclone Dana is likely to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal in the early hours of Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
22 Oct 2024
Amit ShahRG Kar rape-murder victim's father writes to Shah for 'guidance'
The father of a Kolkata-based doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
18 Oct 2024
Anupam Kher'He's progressing well': Anupam Kher updates on Govinda's gunshot injury
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently updated fans about the health of fellow Bollywood star and Shiv Sena leader, Govinda.
14 Oct 2024
StartupsLicious acquires My Chicken and More to boost offline presence
Temasek-backed meat and seafood start-up, Licious, is all set to acquire Bengaluru-based company My Chicken and More for ₹150-200 crore, as per Moneycontrol.
14 Oct 2024
West BengalDoctor rape-murder: FAIMA calls for nationwide shutdown of elective services
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has called for a nationwide shutdown of elective services in hospitals from Monday.
13 Oct 2024
DelhiFestive travelers rejoice! Airfares are 35-40% cheaper this Diwali
The upcoming Diwali season is all set to cheer air travelers in India, with domestic airfares seeing a major cut.
11 Oct 2024
Indian Medical Association'Security not luxury': IMA to Bengal government over doctors' strike
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asking her to pay immediate attention to the hunger strike of junior doctors.
10 Oct 2024
West BengalBengal: 100 more doctors may resign as medics-state talks fail
The ongoing protest by junior doctors in West Bengal over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has intensified.
09 Oct 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)How Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case accused was tracked, arrested
In a major development in the RG Kar Medical College junior doctor's rape and murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet naming Sanjay Roy as the prime suspect.
08 Oct 2024
IndiaAmid protests, 45+ senior doctors resign from RG Kar hospital
Over 45 senior doctors and faculty members at the RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital in Kolkata resigned in solidarity with their junior colleagues.
07 Oct 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Roy raped, murdered doctor: CBI's chargesheet in RG Kar case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against Sanjoy Roy, a former contractual staff member with the Kolkata Police, for the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
06 Oct 2024
IndiaRG Kar expels 10 doctors, given 72 hours to vacate
The internal council of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has expelled 10 doctors following an investigation into allegations of a threat culture, money laundering, and ragging.
05 Oct 2024
West Bengal GovernmentProtesting doctors' 24-hour ultimatum to fulfill demands; otherwise, hunger strike
Junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata on August 9 have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West Bengal government.
04 Oct 2024
Durga PujaKolkata: Durga Puja pandal features installation symbolizing RG Kar victim
A Durga Puja committee in Kolkata has erected a poignant installation at their pandal, themed "Lajja" or shame, depicting the trainee doctor who was raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August.
03 Oct 2024
Mamata BanerjeeIntimidation, favoritism, corruption allegations rock Bengal's key medical colleges
The recent rape and murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked a wave of complaints across several prominent government medical colleges in West Bengal.
03 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi doctor shot dead at hospital by two teens
A 55-year-old doctor was shot dead at a private nursing home in Delhi's Jaitpur on Wednesday night.
02 Oct 2024
Kolkata Police'Kashmir azadi' slogans at RG Kar protests, Centre seeks report
The central government has reportedly asked for a detailed report from the West Bengal administration concerning the alleged chanting of "Kashmir Mange Azadi" (Kashmir wants freedom) slogans during a protest rally in Kolkata.
02 Oct 2024
Arbaaz KhanGovinda's wife issues major update in accidental gun firing incident
Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda is reportedly on the road to recovery following an accidental gunshot wound to his leg. The incident occurred while he was handling his licensed revolver at home, as per reports.
01 Oct 2024
GovindaGovinda to be discharged today after accidental gunshot injury
Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda is likely to be discharged from the hospital on Tuesday evening after suffering a leg injury due to an accidental revolver misfire at his Mumbai home.
01 Oct 2024
West Bengal5 junior doctors present during Kolkata rape victim's autopsy: Report
A newly released document reveals that five junior doctors were present during the post-mortem examination of a 31-year-old trainee doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
01 Oct 2024
Eknath ShindeGovinda shares audio message after shooting himself in leg
Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda, who accidentally shot himself in the leg on Tuesday morning, has shared an audio message from his hospital bed in Mumbai.
01 Oct 2024
GovindaGovinda shot in leg after gun misfires, hospitalized in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Govinda was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after his licensed revolver accidentally discharged and injured his leg. The incident occurred at his Juhu residence while he was preparing for a trip to Kolkata for a shoot.
01 Oct 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata rape-murder case: Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'
Junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their complete "cease work" protest on Tuesday, pushing the Mamata Banerjee-led government to address their concerns, including enhanced safety and security at medical facilities, according to a PTI report.
29 Sep 2024
ChennaiGovernment to survey urban poverty levels among 6 worker groups
The Union government, along with civic bodies, is rolling out a door-to-door survey to get the socio-economic profile of low-income households.
26 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: CBI alleges evidence tampering by police
The Central Bureau of Investigation has alleged that evidence related to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was manipulated at Tala Police Station.
26 Sep 2024
Mamata Banerjee'Bengal government stopping us from organizing convention,' allege junior doctors
The West Bengal Junior Doctors's Front (WBJDF) has accused the government headed by Mamata Banerjee of revoking permission for a convention scheduled on September 27.
25 Sep 2024
IndiaParacetamol, 52 other drugs fail quality tests in India
India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO), has issued a "Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert" for over 50 drugs.
24 Sep 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata's 150-year-old tram service to be discontinued barring 'heritage' stretch
The West Bengal government has announced plans to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, citing traffic congestion issues.
22 Sep 2024
Joe BidenKey takeaways from Modi-Biden meet in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's residence in Delaware on Saturday.
21 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata rape-murder: CBI questions doctor part of 'North Bengal lobby'
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun questioning Dr. Birupaksha Biswas, a close associate of former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, in connection with the August 9 rape and murder case at the facility.
20 Sep 2024
HyderabadHeatwaves to get longer by 61% in 189 Indian cities
A research paper published by the World Resources Institute's (WRI) Ross Center for Sustainable Cities has predicted a significant increase in heatwave duration across 189 Indian cities.
20 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)President approves prosecution of Lalu Yadav in land-for-jobs case
President Droupadi Murmu has given the green light for the prosecution of former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in a land-for-jobs case.
20 Sep 2024
Mamata BanerjeeKolkata doctors resume work, but some services will stay shut
After a 42-day-long strike, junior doctors in Kolkata on Thursday night announced that they will resume emergency services from Saturday.
19 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata rape-murder: Ex-RG Kar principal's medical registration canceled
The West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) has canceled the medical registration of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh amid an ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Kolkata rape-murder case.
19 Sep 2024
West Bengal GovernmentKolkata rape-murder: Why talks between doctors, Bengal government remained inconclusive
The second round of discussions between the West Bengal government and protesting junior doctors ended without resolution on Wednesday.
18 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Rape-murder: CBI points to lapse, says Roy's clothes not seized
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that the Tala police in Kolkata did not seize the clothes of Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, for two days after his involvement became apparent.
18 Sep 2024
GujaratGujarat: Doctor thrashed for asking patient's family to remove slippers
A doctor at a private hospital in Sihor, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, was allegedly assaulted by the relatives of a patient.
18 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)'My daughter would be alive if Mamata...': Rape-murder victim's father
The father of the deceased trainee doctor from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has expressed his grief and frustration over the handling of his daughter's case.
18 Sep 2024
Mamata BanerjeeKolkata rape case: Junior doctors seek 2nd meeting with Mamata
After the West Bengal government appointed a new police commissioner for Kolkata and removed two senior health department officials, the protesting junior doctors on Wednesday called their movement a "partial victory."
17 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Usha Uthup questions CJI Chandrachud on Kolkata rape-murder case
At a recent event in Delhi, veteran singer Usha Uthup questioned Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud about his stance on the horrific rape and murder case involving a trainee doctor in Kolkata.
17 Sep 2024
DY ChandrachudSC orders Wikipedia to remove Kolkata rape-murder victim's name
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Wikipedia to remove the name and photo of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at a government hospital in Kolkata last month.
17 Sep 2024
Mamata Banerjee'CBI not sleeping, needs time...': SC in Kolkata rape-murder case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed hearing the case related to the rape and murder of a trainee postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
16 Sep 2024
Calcutta High Court'Reaching out for 5th...final time': Mamata invites doctors for meet
The Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal has extended a fifth invitation to junior doctors protesting over the rape-murder of a 31-year-old medico at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
16 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata rape-murder: CBI alleges SHO's delay in reaching crime scene
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused Abhijit Mandal, the officer-in-charge at Tala Police Station, of arriving late to the crime scene in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case.
14 Sep 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata doctor rape-murder: CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, top cop
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Dr. Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mandal, the officer-in-charge of Tala Police Station.
14 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Kolkata: Bomb blast at busy SN Banerjee intersection
A 54-year-old ragpicker, Bapi Das, was injured in a blast that occurred around 1:45pm on Saturday at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata.
14 Sep 2024
Mamata Banerjee'Resume work...won't take action': Mamata during visit to protesting doctors
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unexpected visit to the protest site of agitating doctors on Saturday.
13 Sep 2024
Calcutta High CourtProtesting doctors write to President, PM amid deadlock with Mamata
The junior doctors protesting in Kolkata have written to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking their intervention to end the impasse.
13 Sep 2024
LucknowRailway employee accused of molesting minor beaten to death
A railway employee was allegedly beaten to death by passengers and family members of an 11-year-old girl he is accused of sexually assaulting.
13 Sep 2024
BiharBihar: Nurse fends off gang-rape attempt, cuts doctor's genitals
A month after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata triggered nationwide protests, a nurse at a private hospital in Bihar has reportedly been targeted in a gang-rape attempt.
12 Sep 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata: Suspicious bag found near RG Kar, area cordoned off
A suspicious bag was found near RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday.
12 Sep 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata rape-murder: ED searches house of RG Kar ex-principal's father
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata, including the residence of Satya Prakash Ghosh, father of former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh.
10 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Victim's family slams Mamata's pujo call
The family of the 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered in Kolkata, has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks asking people to "return to (Durga) Pujo."
10 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata rape-murder: Doctors' protest to continue despite SC deadline
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the striking doctors in West Bengal to resume their duties by 5:00pm on Tuesday.
09 Sep 2024
DY ChandrachudSC asks doctors to return to work by 5pm tomorrow
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the doctors protesting against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to return to work by 5:00pm on Tuesday.
