One of the two buildings that tilted in Tangra on Wednesday houses residents, while the adjoining building — six storeys tall — is under construction.
Kolkata's yellow taxis will continue to operate, though not limited to the iconic Ambassador model. New rules allow all light commercial vehicles with taxi permits to be painted yellow, preserving a key cultural symbol.
An Indian court awarded a life sentence on Monday to a police volunteer convicted of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital where she worked in the eastern city of Kolkata, rejecting demands for the death penalty and saying it was not a rare crime.
Flight disruptions at Kolkata Airport due to dense fog affecting 72 flights, leading to delays, diversions, and inconvenience for passengers.
Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata were disrupted on Thursday due to dense fog, impacting the movement of at least 72 flights, officials said. Pravat Ranjan Beuria, Kolkata Airport director, said that 39 departures and 21 arrivals were delayed due to fog, while 12 flights were diverted.
An Indian court on Monday sentenced a police volunteer to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor last year – a crime that sparked nationwide protests. Sanjay Roy, 33, plans to appeal the judgment in a higher court.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a temperature of 12.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi at 5:30 AM. The AQI was logged at 262 at 8 AM, which comes under the 'poor' category.
Now feel the essence and vibe of a Chor Bazaar in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Kolkata as JW Marriott brings the one-of-a-kind street food festival – Shor Chaat Story. This gastronomic indulgence is all set to reimagine the best of India’s street food curated by their team of expert chefs.
The Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty for raping and murdering a doctor, drawing widespread dissatisfaction. Despite nationwide protests and calls for maximum punishment,
Kolkata Metro achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday (21 January) as the first trial run on the 2.63 km Sealdah–Esplanade stretch of the East-West Metro corridor was successfully conducted. Metro Railway Kolkata confirmed the trial took place through the west-bound tunnel of the Green Line.
If you are in Kolkata this weekend, there are plenty of activities to enjoy. You can watch a play focused on courtroom drama, consider signing up for a food tour, and don’t miss the performance by a chamber orchestra that will explore Rabindrasangeet alongside Western classical masterpieces.
Kolkata-based SunShell Power on Thursday said it has commissioned a 250 kW solar power plant at Prayagraj railway station, as the Uttar Pradesh city celebrates Mahakumbh.