Tag: Kolkata

End of an era: Kolkata to discontinue 150-year-old tram service

Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty stated that trams are a slow mode of transportation, and commuters require faster options.

September 29, 2024

Kolkata: Police lob tear gas, lathicharge protestors as ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally turns violent

The police also deployed vajra vehicles, water cannons, and riot control forces in the area while containers were placed to block the roads.

August 27, 2024

Kolkata: People break, drag away police barricades during protest rally

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose today urged the state government not to use power to stop the "peaceful protesting students."

August 27, 2024

NCW inquiry committee uncovers lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation in Kolkata rape-murder case of trainee doctor

The NCW in a statement said on Friday that the site where the deceased was allegedly raped and murdered is undergoing sudden renovations, potentially leading to tampering with evidence.

August 17, 2024

Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors at AIIMS Delhi demand Central Protection Act for healthcare workers

AIIMS Delhi doctor Kumar Kartikay said that they will not step back till they get an assurance that action will be taken in the matter.

August 16, 2024

Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA announces withdrawal of services for 24 hours on August 17

Notably, the strike has been called by IMA amid the ongoing protest in Kolkata over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.

August 16, 2024

Junior doctors, others summoned for questioning in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case

In a strong display of support, doctors, and students in several hospitals across multiple states went on an indefinite strike, demanding justice for the victim.

August 13, 2024

Kolkata’s Kumartuli: Ma Durga idols ready to go abroad

According to Mintu Pal, the cost of making a Maa Durga idol was equal to the cost of sending it.

August 8, 2024

Severe Cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ continues to move “northward”, to gradually weaken into Cyclonic storm today

The Kolkata Municipality and Kolkata Police Disaster Management teams are engaged in clearing uprooted trees in the city.

May 27, 2024

Cyclone Remal makes landfall, authorities engaged in clearing uprooted trees in Kolkata amid rainfall

The landfall process began at 8:30 pm on Sunday over the adjacent coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country.

May 27, 2024