Kolkata: News
02 Dec 2024
AgartalaBangladesh bars 63 ISKCON monks from visiting India: Report
Despite having valid travel documents, Bangladesh authorities stopped 63 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monks from entering India at the Benapole border.
01 Dec 2024
AgartalaAfter Kolkata, Tripura hospital refuses to treat Bangladesh patients
Two leading hospitals in India have decided to stop treating patients from Bangladesh.
30 Nov 2024
Bangladesh'Insults shown toward India': Kolkata hospital refuses to treat Bangladeshis
The JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata has announced a ban on admitting Bangladeshi patients. The decision comes amid protests over the alleged mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWho's Jay Bhattacharya—Kolkata-born professor frontrunner to lead US health agency
Jay Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born Stanford University professor of health policy, is said to be a frontrunner for the post of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
25 Nov 2024
AhmedabadDiljit's concert faces another government hurdle; this time in Pune
The Maharashtra state excise department canceled the liquor permit for Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Pune on Sunday.
24 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpKolkata-born Jay Bhattacharya is Trump's top pick for NIH chief
Stanford-trained physician and economist Jay Bhattacharya is reportedly the frontrunner for the post of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under President-elect Donald Trump.
24 Nov 2024
IndiaKolkata: Mob attacks hospital staff after heart patient dies
A mob of around 100 people ransacked the Vidyasagar State General Hospital in Kolkata late on Friday night after a patient died.
24 Nov 2024
Trinamool CongressBengal Governor unveils own statue, faces political backlash
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has triggered a political row after unveiling a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.
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.
