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Bengal Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, some ministers to lose berths

A major reshuffle of the West Bengal Cabinet will be initiated on Wednesday, in which a number of heavyweight members might lose their ministerial berths, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hinted on Monday.

Aug 1, 2022

Jadavpur University Pro-Vice Chancellor found hanging at his residence in Kolkata

Samantak Das, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Kolkata's prestigious Jadavpur University, was found hanging at his residence in south Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon, apparently having committed suicide, police said.

Jul 20, 2022

Final autopsy report cites "myocardial infarction" as reason for KK's death

The final post-mortem and chemical analysis reports of playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, was handed over to the Kolkata Police on Saturday. Both the reports cited 'myocardial infarction' as the cause of the singer's death.

Jun 4, 2022

KK no more! Here's what the singer's LAST social media post was all about [IMAGE]

While KK's last performance videos and images from Kolkata's Nazrul Manch are doing rounds online, his last Instagram post is also going viral on social media.

Jun 1, 2022

KK death: Are the show organisers responsible for the singer's untimely demise? Here's why netizens think so

The sudden death of singer KK has left the entire nation in utter shock. Several videos, images and eyewitness statements on social media have raised questions about the arrangements at the venue, where the air-conditioners was reportedly not working.

Jun 1, 2022

WATCH: Virat Kohli urges for privacy from cameraman while wearing abdomen guard; video goes viral

In a video doing rounds on social media, Kohli was seen gearing up for his practice session and was wearing an abdominal guard; a person in the stadium was shooting Kohli.

May 25, 2022

IPL 2022: CSK vs RCB live-stream, squad, timings and everything you need to know about opening match

While the Red Army is coming in to the match after losing three games in a row, the Yellow Army under the leadership of MS Dhoni won their previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) recently.

May 4, 2022

WATCH: Shubman Gill copies Sunil Narine's action in nets ahead of GT's clash against KKR in IPL 2022

On the other side, Kolkata seems to be struggling after three straight losses and would look to regain their winning momentum as early as possible.

Apr 22, 2022

India's football great Subhas Bhowmick passes away at 71.

India's football player Subhas Bhowmick passes away at 71

Indian football player Subhas Bhowmick, who was a member of the side that won bronze at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, passed away in Kolkata at the age of 71.

Jan 22, 2022

IPL Final: The Kings and Knights fight it out on Dussehra [Preview]

The Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed a few days of leisure and recreation, which has allowed them to recuperate from any minor niggles or strains, writes Yajurvindra Singh.

Oct 15, 2021

Meet Vaibhav Gupta, taking over the field of crypto and marketing as a true blue professional and entrepreneur

Meet Vaibhav Gupta, taking over field of crypto and marketing as true blue professional and entrepreneur

His undeterred passion for the digital financial world combined with his marketing prowess led him to found his firm 'Desi Crypto'.

Jun 21, 2021

Woman leaves message "Don't miss me" before death, family alleges torture by in-laws

In a posh locality last month, Rashika Agarwal, a 25-year-old woman in Kolkata, fell to her death at her in-laws' place. Now her family has alleged that she was tortured by her husband and others, leading to her death. They have further alleged that the in-laws had taken Rs 7 crore dowry.

Mar 5, 2021

Income Tax Department conducts searches in Pune, Betul, Solapur, Kolkata

In several raids conducted last week on premises of tobacco and soya products companies in Maharashtra, MP and West Bengal, the IT officials found unaccounted cash and other records

Feb 23, 2021

IndiGo Surat-Kolkata flight with 172 onboard makes emergency landing at Bhopal airport

An IndiGo flight from Surat to Kolkata made an emergency landing with 172 onboard after it developed a technical glitch.

Jan 17, 2021

JP Nadda's convoy attacked during Bengal visit, Gen Sec Vijayvargiya's vehicle ransacked

Stones were hurled on Thursday at BJP national president J P Nadda's convoy when it was on its way to Diamond Harbour area in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district from Kolkata.

Dec 10, 2020

Calcutta HC relaxes 'no entry zones' order, allows more members in Durga Puja pandals | Guidelines

A day ahead of Mahasashti, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday partially relaxed its order in which it previously declared all Durga Puja pandals as no-entry zones for visitors amid the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

Oct 21, 2020

Kolkata iconic double decker buses hit the streets after 15 yrs, netizens ask 'what about rain'

The newly launched blue and white double decker buses wont be used for daily commuting but for 'Durga Puja Parikrama' to take tourists sightseeing across the city during the festive season.

Oct 15, 2020

'Nabanna Chalo': Cops use lathicharge, tear gas as clashes erupt during BJP's rally in Kolkata

Clashes broke out between BJP workers and the West Bengal Police in Kolkata on Thursday as the party workers tried to break through barricades during their march towards Bengal secretariat 'Nabanna'.

Oct 8, 2020

Visva-Bharati University vandalism: 8 arrested, miscreants to compensate losses

Following the vandalism on the campus of Visva-Bharati University, eight miscreants have been arrested and the administration has asked the vandals to cough up the expenses. The violence erupted due to the construction of a boundary wall which has caused an issue.

Aug 18, 2020

Actress-turned-politician Khushbu shames the person for giving rape threat

Congress spokesperson Khushbu Sundar has sought Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's help after receiving a rape threat from Kolkata.

Aug 5, 2020

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