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Sourav Ganguly and his wife receive death threats, complaint filed; police begin investigation
Cricket | Aug 10, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTSourav Ganguly is currently serving as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ganguly and his wife have received death threats, and a complaint has been lodged in the matter.
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'Come whenever you want': Suvendu Adhikari assures Taslima Nasreen of security
Kolkata | Aug 02, 2026, 07:32 AM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen of complete security whenever she visits the state. Nasreen returned to Kolkata for her first public appearance after nearly 19 years.
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Taslima Nasreen, exiled Bangladeshi writer, returns to Kolkata after 19 years
India | Jul 31, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTExiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata for the first time in nearly two decades after being forced to leave the city in 2007. Her visit, ahead of an event against fundamentalism, has reignited political debate in West Bengal.
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1 detained after blast damages residential building in Kolkata; crude bomb fragments recovered
West Bengal | Jul 18, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTThe blast damaged a building in Kolkata's Dakshin Narayanpur area, leaving a person injured. The officials have now detained a person and a probe is underway to nab the main accused.
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Concerned about getting train ticket, high air fares during Durga Puja 2026? Here's an alternative
Business | Jul 16, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTAccording to the company, the service is designed to match the comfort of air travel or first-class AC train coaches while keeping prices on par with AC Three-Tier rail fares.
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Man claims Bengaluru airport commute is longer than his Kolkata flight, internet weighs in
offbeat | Jul 12, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTA viral video by Manish Kumar Singh has reignited the debate around India's urban infrastructure after he claimed it took longer to drive from Bengaluru's HSR Layout to the airport than to fly to Kolkata. The clip has sparked discussions on airport connectivity and city planning.
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CM Suvendu says six arrested in Kolkata warehouse collapse case, will take action against architect
Kolkata | Jun 26, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTAccording to police, the warehouse had received approval from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Investigators are now trying to determine how permission was granted for a structure that is suspected to have been built in violation of regulations.
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80-year-old Kolkata violinist earns barely ₹100 a day; Anand Mahindra offers support
offbeat | Jun 25, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTAnand Mahindra has offered to support 80-year-old Kolkata street musician Bhagwan Mallick after a viral video highlighted his decades-long struggle to earn a living by playing the violin. The appeal has since sparked an outpouring of support online.
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Kolkata warehouse collapse: Five dead, 20 injured, three arrested | What we know so far
Kolkata | Jun 24, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTKolkata warehouse collapse: “NDRF, Army, SDRF, Police, Fire Department are all together working here. 21 people have been rescued. Three people have lost their lives. SSKM Hospital is working. Around 12-18 people are trapped inside,” CM Suvendu Adhikari said.
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PM Modi commissions three indigenous warships into Navy; all about Agray, Sanshokhak and Dunagiri
India | Jun 21, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTAll three platforms have been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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International Yoga Day: PM Modi leads celebrations, takes part in mass yoga session in Kolkata
India | Jun 21, 2026, 10:20 PM ISTIndia and the world are marking the 12th International Yoga Day with large-scale events centred around the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the national celebration from Kolkata’s Red Road, while Indian Missions abroad are organising programmes.
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ED summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal teacher recruitment scam probe
West Bengal | Jun 14, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTOfficials are examining allegations that recruitment rules were violated and appointments were granted to ineligible or lower-ranked candidates, while deserving applicants were allegedly denied jobs.
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TMC office to be vacated in Delhi: Partho Bhowmik asks Abhishek to shift office from his residence
India | Jun 09, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTThe TMC office operates from the residence of rebel MP Partho Bhowmik. In this regards, Partho Bhowmik has asked Abhishek Banerjee to vacate the TMC office from his residence.
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Kolkata traffic alert: Vidyasagar Setu closed for repairs, check alternate routes
West Bengal | Jun 07, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTVidyasagar Setu has been closed to vehicular traffic from 5 am to 9 pm on Sunday as major repair and rehabilitation work gets underway. Kolkata Police have implemented diversion routes across the city.
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Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor after Mamata Banerjee's approval amid TMC split
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTFirhad Hakim has stepped down as Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation after conveying his desire to resign to Mamata Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress chief has accepted his request.
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Bengal govt declares June 20 as 'West Bengal Day': Know the historical significance behind the date
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTWest Bengal will observe June 20 as "West Bengal Day", while the BJP plans statewide Bengal Foundation Day celebrations. PM Narendra Modi's Kolkata visit and International Yoga Day events are expected to put the state in the national spotlight.
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Senior Bengal govt official falls from fifth floor of Kolkata Food Bhavan, hospitalised
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 09:05 PM ISTA senior West Bengal government official, Indradev Bhattacharya, sustained serious injuries after falling from the fifth floor of Kolkata's Food Bhavan. He has been admitted to SSKM Hospital.
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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Suvendu Adhikari expands cabinet, 35 ministers take oath
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Suvendu Adhikari-led administration took its next major step with the expansion of the state Cabinet on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am.
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After Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked, suffers 'head injury'
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTMC and BJP workers clashed outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, during which MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured.
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Mamata Banerjee-conceptualised football-themed sculpture demolished at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium
West Bengal | May 23, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTThe sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, reportedly designed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been demolished by the West Bengal government. Now, discussions are being held over installing the statue of a renowned footballer in its place.