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October 19, 2026, 09:09 PM - 6 min read
Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on October 20. Check Vijay Muhurat, puja timings, history, significance, Ravan Dahan details and 50+ Vijayadashami wishes.
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October 14, 2026, 04:22 PM - 1 min read
Indian Railways employees are set to receive a 78-day Diwali bonus, benefiting around 11.4 lakh railway staff. Check the latest details.
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October 13, 2026, 09:55 PM - 4 min read
Trinamool Congress workers allege a woman carrying a knife tried to attack Mamata Banerjee outside her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. Police took the woman into custody, according to reports.
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August 7, 2026, 04:01 PM - 5 min read
Artisans say clay that once cost around Rs 35,000 for a truckload is now being sold for nearly Rs 60,000 amid a shortage and alleged black-market activity.
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July 2, 2026, 09:04 PM - 3 min read
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a statewide 112 emergency response service before Durga Puja, targeting a five-minute police response with 16,000 trained personnel and enhanced cyber policing.
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June 9, 2026, 11:51 AM - 2 min read
A detailed written complaint was lodged on Monday afternoon with the Kolkata Police Commissioner, the Director General of State Police, and the Bowbazar Police Station. The complaint was filed by Jaydeep Mukhopadhyay and Saguna Mukhopadhyay, who head the Meghdoot Foundation.
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April 4, 2026, 05:23 PM - 3 min read
Amid LPG supply concerns in Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promised free cylinders during Bihu and Durga Puja for eligible families, even as inspections flag irregularities in distribution.
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December 29, 2025, 07:02 PM - 3 min read
The project is being developed on over 17 acres of land in Action Area-I of Newtown, directly opposite the Newtown bus stand. The construction responsibility has been entrusted to the Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO), which also executed the Jagannath Temple project in Digha.
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November 16, 2025, 04:23 PM - 3 min read
Officials expect the revenue to climb even higher during the winter season, as 18 new animals will soon be opened for public viewing. The long-awaited lion safari is also likely to be launched early next year, which is expected to draw even larger crowds.
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October 6, 2025, 08:48 AM - 3 min read
Following a clash between two communities during Durga Puja idol immersion, tensions escalated on Sunday when rioters set fire to eight to ten locations. Assistant Fire Officer Sanjeeb Kumar Behera reported that rioters were throwing stones.
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October 4, 2025, 05:07 PM - 2 min read
The confrontation quickly escalated, with both groups hurling stones and glass bottles at each other, forcing police to use a baton charge to bring the situation under control.
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October 4, 2025, 03:46 PM - 3 min read
In this south-western pocket of the city, known for its mixed demography and occasionally strained communal history, Muslim residents not only participated in the Puja festivities but also took the lead in spreading joy and safety.
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