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The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

Kolkata Police summons Nupur Sharma again

This is the second time the suspended BJP spokesperson was summoned for her comments on Prophet Mohammad

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Tea with benefits: Lessons from the Royal Family

Our politicians can learn from the British Royal Family how to gather public goodwill by giving themselves a cuddly makeover

The Hindu

Enforcement Directorate files charge sheet in case linked to illegal online gaming apps

The prosecution complaint has been filed before a special PMLA court in Mapusa on June 3 against Kolkata residents and accused in the case.

The Hindu

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Kolkata: V Balsara centenary

Kolkata: Legendary music maestro V Balsara’s birth centenary will be celebrated with an awards ceremony and a gala musical programme on June 22 at Rabindra Sadan. Organised by the V Balsara Memorial Committee and Calcutta United Cultural Society, the progamme will be presided over by renowned instrumental player Pratap Roy.…

The Times of India

Kolkata Cops recover 4,700 SIMs used for fraud

KOLKATA: Cops have recovered over 4,700 pre-activated SIM cards since February from various cyber crooks who have been arrested across the country. Interestingly, most of these SIM cards were activated in Kolkata and its adjoining areas.

The Times of India

Fake call centre owner arrested in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The owner of a fake call centre in Lake Town was arrested on Monday night from his office as cops seized Rs 42 lakh in cash and several documents and gadgets. Police said Nasim Ahmed (52) was one of the two owners of the call centre at Dakshindari that…

The Times of India

Kolkata: Racing bus kills biker, driver held

KOLKATA: A 58-year-old trader, riding a bike, was crushed under the wheels of a racing bus at Sodepur on Tuesday. Goutam Guha, a resident of Agarpara, was returning home when the accident occurred. The bus was trying to overtake another private bus and in the process, hit the bike. The…

The Times of India

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Kolkata: Mango gifts part of SAARC diplomacy

KOLKATA: Mango diplomacy has been a part of SAARC diplomacy for a long time. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru used to give mangoes to foreign delegates. In 1981, former president Zia Ul Haq sent a box of Anwar Rataul mangoes to former PM Indira Gandhi. Pakistan’s former PM, Nawaz Sharif, had also…

The Times of India

Prophet remark row: Nupur Sharma skips appearance before police station in Kolkata

The sacked BJP spokesperson’s comments, made during a TV debate, had sparked violent agitations in several parts of the country

The Hindu

India's Asian Cup qualification campaign star Ashique Kuruniyan joins ATKMB in five-year deal

KOLKATA: India midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan, one of the stars of the country's Asian Cup qualification campaign, on Monday joined Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan on a five-year deal.

The Times of India

No illegality in West Bengal govt's Duare Ration scheme, rules Calcutta high court

KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court has held that there is no illegality in the West Bengal Duare Ration scheme, under which the Mamata Banerjee government delivers foodgrains through the public distribution system at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.

The Times of India

Residents’ welfare associations, New Town Kolkata Development Authority to form panel to address civic complaints

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) plans to form an apex committee comprising representatives of residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) and registered housing societies across New Town along with officials of NKDA to address civic issues.

The Times of India

Man held for duping senior at ATM, stealing 16,000 in Kolkata

KOLKATA: A man was arrested for duping people at ATM kiosks and stealing money.

The Times of India

Drive against water theft in Kolkata

KOLKATA: KMC will conduct a drive against water theft in large parts of the Jadavpur-Santoshpur belt. Speaking at the KMC monthly meeting on Saturday, Nandita Roy, a CPM councillor representing Santoshpur area, complained against a section of residents of multi-storey buildings who are drawing potable water from the main source…

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Kolkata: Amherst Street booster station land identified

KOLKATA: KMC has identified a parcel of land in Shraddhananda Park for the construction of a capsule booster pumping station. The formal construction of the booster pumping station with a capacity to produce 0.5 million gallons of potable water every day will begin after a nod from the state government.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Mayor to write to state govt on death certificate norms

KOLKATA: City mayor Firhad Hakim will write to the state health department to simplify the procedure to obtain copies of death certificates.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Cop list of repeat offenders to rein in speed demons

KOLKATA: Police have decided to flip through the records of habitual speedsters to identify those who are potentially a risk to road safety. Cops are determined to keep speed demons on a tight leash to avoid the kind of accident that left a woman in a stationary car dead when…

The Times of India

Kolkata: Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority plans to clean Sector V vacant plots

KOLKATA: Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA) plans to clean and beautify some of the vacant plots adjacent to IT buildings in Sector V to prevent breeding of mosquitoes and improve hygiene and cleanliness during monsoon.

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Multiple reschedulings irk flyers

KOLKATA: A one-and-a half hour’s journey between Kolkata and Patna spanned over eight hours for 100-odd passengers as an IndiGo flight that was scheduled to take off at 2.20pm left the airport late in the evening, following multiple rescheduled departure times.

The Times of India

‘More tech-based courses by Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations from ’24 session’

KOLKATA: The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will be introducing more tech-based courses and realign its syllabus in various subjects according to the demand of the modern education system, Gerry Arathoon, chief executive and secretary, CISCE, said in a programme on Saturday.

The Times of India

Kolkata Municipal Corporation set to install bins in hawking zones

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will install waste bins in hawking zones dominated by food hawkers. The move is prompted after repeated complaints of food wastes being dumped on the road, resulting in clogged drainage system, said member, mayor-in-council, Debasish Kumar.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Catholic schools to stay online for one more week

KOLKATA: A day after the CNI schools decided to resume physical classes from Monday, schools under the Catholic Church have opted to stick to the government advice and continue online classes for another week. The state government had on June 13 asked schools to extend the summer holidays till June…

The Times of India

Eating 'out': Al fresco restos trending as Kolkata prefers open air in Covid times

KOLKATA: Party hoppers in Kolkata are chasing a new high. Several al fresco, open-air roof top lounges, pubs, bars and diners, have opened in the city in the past one year to cater to the rising demand from guests for a beautiful view and fresh breeze along with their food…

The Times of India

Kolkata: Rowers forced to rejig national event journey after train cancellation

KOLKATA: The 28-member team of Bengal rowers who were scheduled to leave Kolkata to attend a national event at Srinagar in Kashmir from next week, were held back in the city after their train - Jammu Tawi Express - was cancelled on Saturday owing to the students' stir targeting trains…

The Times of India

Monsoon arrives in Kolkata, light rain likely over 72 hours

KOLKATA: Monsoon arrived in Kolkata and most parts of south Bengal on Saturday - a week behind schedule - even as it remained cloudy with occasional drizzles. Kolkata received 6.8mm rain till Saturday evening and could receive light to moderate showers for the next 72 hours. There could be intense…

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