The two MLAs are alleging that their cars were stoned, and they were subsequently attacked by local TMC politicians and their men

Junior doctors in Kolkata demand CBI action and capital punishment for rape and murder case perpetrators, seeking justice

BJP leaders claim that clashes were sparked by attacks on immersion procession, puja pandal; police say the immediate triggers were a dispute about a parked bike, and a case of child sexual assault

Woman’s body sent for post-mortem; her partner is being interrogated by the police

Growing up in Kolkata, trams have always been more than just a mode of transport for me; it’s been a source of respite from the chaos all around. The familiar sound of the tram’s bell which could be heard in every nook and corner and the gentle sway of the carriage through the bustling streets, trams became synonymous with my life in the city of joy. The perpetual news to cease the tram services feels like a piece of my childhood slipping away.

Apart from Opposition leaders, leaders from the ruling Trinamool Congress too have raised questions over the recent spate of incidents of sexual assault on women in the State

The Trinamool Congress chairperson had in March this year said that she was disowning and snapping ties with her younger brother Swapan Banerjee after he expressed desire to contest from Howrah in the 2024 Lok Sabha election despite the party fielding Prasun Banerjee from the constituency

The charges against the accused were framed inside the chamber of Additional District Judge Sealdah. Mr. Roy, a civic police volunteer, was the only person charged by the CBI in the case.

Educators and government employees varyingly expressed approval and concern regarding the State’s policy with five holidays in November following 13 days’ leave in October

Police personnel were assaulted in one incident when they stepped in to resolve the conflict

The Emami Art Experimental Film Festival, held at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, will put a spotlight on Canada’s unique contributions to experimental cinema

Students’ association points to RTI data, says only 2 seats filled by SC and 4 by OBC candidates against sanctioned strength of 18 and 34 respectively

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention

The FIR based on complaint, which stated that Mithun Chakraborty’s speech on social media had exhorted people to violence

They don’t address all our demands, doctors tell Chief Secretary in email.

While the counsels appearing for the Leader Of Opposition alleged that vandalism took place during Durga Puja and Kali Puja, Advocate General Kishore Datta strongly refuted allegations of communal clashes

The parents of the victim had earlier written to Mr. Shah on October 22 requesting for an appointment to guide and help them get justice

Mr. Banerjee calls JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal’s behaviour arbitrary and whimsical and ‘bulldozing’ of Opposition members and their voices

With saturation of European and American markets, Asian tea producers are eyeing untapped African market for exports

While the Trinamool is grappling with the question of a retirement age in politics, a section of leaders are saying that the election of Donald Trump in the United States at 78 years has proved that age is just a number

The BJP official page on X also posted the video of Mr. Hakim’s speech and wrote, “Calling a woman ‘maal’ is not just an insult to her but a slap in the face to all women and to the SC Poundra-Kshatriya community. This behavior from a minister is a disgrace to public office!” 

Friday’s CTUA protest was initially planned to demand restoration of the third surviving route, Ballygunge-Tollygunge, which was shut down temporarily about four months ago due to pipeline work; but by Friday they had more things to protest against as media reports showed bituminisation of not-in-use tram tracks in Alipore.

BJP president Sukanta Majumdar targets police whereas Trinamool leader Firhad Hakim apologises  for comment on woman BJP leader

The protesting doctors have also come up with a gallery highlighting their protests for the past 90 days

The Trinamool Congress delegation also expressed dissatisfaction that the Election Commissioners were not available to meet the party delegation at ECI headquarters

Every year, Kolkata celebrates with high intensity for a couple of months — from Biswakarma puja to Durga puja, Diwali and then Chhath puja — unmindful of the environmental impact. Shrabana Chatterjee travels around the city to understand the gap between celebrating and polluting

Colleagues and students expressed shock over his untimely and mysterious demise

Civil police volunteer Sanjay Roy, accused of rape and murder of doctor, pleads innocence and says he is being framed

The 85-year-old thespian was known for his performances as an actor, his work as a director, and as the author of several plays numbering in the hundreds

The development comes three months after Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM of Bangladesh and left the country, causing political turmoil in Bangladesh and creating ripples in the internal politics of West Bengal

This year’s festival features nine events including walks, installations, talks and performances, presented at historic sites and archives across Kolkata

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