Fire breaks out in Kolkata Medical College and Hospital, all patients safe
As per initial reports, all patients at the hospital are safe.
Oct 03, 2018, 08:59 AM IST
Fire breaks out at hotel kitchen in Kolkata
Five fire tenders took about half-an-hour to douse the flames.
Oct 03, 2018, 00:48 AM IST
TMC blames RSS for Kolkata Nagerbazar blast, BJP hits back
The explosion was reported outside a fruit shop on the ground floor of a multi-storey building in the congested Kazipara area under the jurisdiction of Dumdum PS.
Oct 02, 2018, 17:16 PM IST
1 dead, several injured in high-intensity blast in Kolkata's northern suburbs, CID begins probe
The nature of the high-intensity blast was not known as yet.
Oct 02, 2018, 13:34 PM IST
DRI seizes exotic birds smuggled into India from Bangladesh
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized exotic birds smuggled into India from Bangladesh at Kolkata airport, according to an official statement.
Sep 28, 2018, 20:42 PM IST
Sporadic violence during BJP's 12-hour Bandh in West Bengal, 1600 people arrested
Scattered incidents of violence, including torching of buses and clashes, occurred and 1,600 people were arrested during the 12-hour bandh.
Sep 26, 2018, 21:05 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee blames RSS, BJP for the student deaths, accuses them of creating communal disturbance
The BJP has called a 12-hour shutdown in the state on September 26 to protest against the death of the two students.
Sep 22, 2018, 23:17 PM IST
West Bengal Fire Department files FIR against CEO, owner of Kolkata's Bagri market
A major fire broke out in the wee hours on Sunday at Kolkata's Bagri Market in Canning Street.
Sep 18, 2018, 19:49 PM IST
It took over 48 hours to control Kolkata's Bagree Market fire
The massive fire at Bagree Market in Burrabazar area in the business hub of the city has been brought under control after two days, a senior officer of the fire department said Tuesday.
Sep 18, 2018, 12:51 PM IST
Kolkata Bagree Market fire continues raging; 35 tenders, 250 firefighters on spot
The blaze has now spread to other parts of the market in the congested Canning Street.
Sep 17, 2018, 11:10 AM IST
Several hours on, major fire fighting operations continue in Kolkata's Bagri market
The fire broke out at 2:45 am.
Sep 16, 2018, 06:31 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee blames PWD for Majerhat bridge collapse
The bridge in south Kolkata had collapsed killing three and injuring more than 25 on September 4.
Sep 14, 2018, 18:16 PM IST
7 Kolkata bridges identified as 'most vulnerable'
The seven bridges are out of the 20, which, the PWD has classified as "distressed" structures.
Sep 14, 2018, 09:48 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 28 crore grant for 28,000 Durga Puja committees across West Bengal
The endeavour will cost the exchequer Rs 28 crore, the Chief Minister said.
Sep 10, 2018, 23:25 PM IST
Majerhat bridge collapse: Railways had warned about weak beams, exposed reinforcements, cracks on pier
KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority for Kolkata metropolitan area and state Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim is the chairman of its board.
Sep 08, 2018, 06:07 AM IST
Fire breaks out at West Bengal's Howrah Railway station
A fire broke out in West Bengal's Howrah Railway station on Thursday.
Sep 06, 2018, 23:39 PM IST
Majerhat bridge collapse: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee constitutes bridge inspection, monitoring cells
The death toll in Majerhat bridge collapse in south Kolkata has now risen to 3.
Sep 06, 2018, 21:12 PM IST
Kolkata bridge collapse: Death toll climbs to 3 as CM Mamata Banerjee calls emergency meeting
Mamata Banerjee has sought a report from engineers regarding the cause of the bridge collapse.
Sep 06, 2018, 08:07 AM IST
Majerhat bridge collapse: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for deceased
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the person who died after a portion of Majerhat bridge in the West Bengal capital collapsed on
Sep 05, 2018, 20:12 PM IST
Zee Exclusive: PWD floated tender for maintenance of Majherhat bridge in April
The e-tender, issued by PWD Alipore Division, lists out the repair work that needs to be undertaken.
Sep 05, 2018, 12:00 PM IST