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July 10, 2026
West Bengal weather forecast: Active cyclonic pressure brings heavy rain to Kolkata; alerts issued till July 14
Kolkata rain and West Bengal monsoon are experiencing heavy downpours due to a combination of active monsoon conditions and a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal
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July 01, 2026
Trams to make a comeback to Kolkata streets in a big way
Kolkata is set to reintroduce its iconic trams, a beloved heritage transport system reminiscent of the British rule era. College Street is also undergoing a revamp to become a vehicle-free zone, similar to Oxford Street
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June 26, 2026
Suvendu Adhikari government to blacklist architect, designer of Taratala warehouse
The toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata rose to 15 on Friday
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June 24, 2026
Under-construction warehouse shed collapses in Kolkata, several trapped | SEE PICS
A Kolkata Police official said 10 people have so far been rescued and taken to the nearest hospital
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June 19, 2026
Roads flooded, minor landslides in Kolkata after heavy rains; Storm set to continue till next week
Heavy rains and storms have caused significant flooding in parts of Kolkata, disrupting traffic and leading to waterlogging on major roads and areas like the airport access, Central Avenue, and Salt Lake Sector Five
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June 17, 2026
What did Lionel Messi’s team say on chaos during Kolkata tour? Organiser Satadru Dutta not responsible for lapses, claims email
In an email sent to Bidhannagar Police on Wednesday, Messi’s team said the early termination of the event was necessitated by serious breaches of security and protocol
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June 15, 2026
Political reboot in Kolkata? CM Adhikari shares stage with former KMC mayor Firhad Hakim, polls likely in December
The BJP government, with Adhikari at the helm of affairs, is putting forward an image of being an inclusive government, holding space for discussion with all stakeholders including the opposition, for effective decision making
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June 01, 2026
Kolkata: Unsafe Lionel Messi statue being taken down for relocation
The process of taking down the statue of Lionel Messi in the Lake Town area of Kolkata began on Monday
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May 26, 2026
Homes reduced to rubble, livelihoods shattered as Kolkata faces wave of demolitions
The government has promised rehabilitation, but is yet to come up with a concrete proposal
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May 17, 2026
What happened in Kolkata’s Park Circus as CRPF vehicle destroyed in mob violence
Days ago, bulldozers rolled into Kolkata as part of the West Bengal Government's demolition drive against alleged illegal constructions following a factory fire that killed two people
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May 14, 2026
Land-grabbing and extortion case: ED arrests Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas after questioning
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas, a former officer-in-charge of Kalighat Police Station, is considered close to former chief minister Mamata Banerjee
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May 12, 2026
Messi tour chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta breaks silence, blames ex-TMC minister
Dutta attacks former sports minister Aroop Biswas, against whom he is filing a Rs 100 crore defamation case, along with others who were on the ground on that fateful day
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May 04, 2026
West Bengal election result updates: Humayun Kabir races ahead amidst TMC vs BJP fight in state; West Midnapore, Howrah back...
In Jhargram, BJP candidate Lakshmi Kanta Sau is ahead by 5,156 votes, while in Kolkata, BJP’s Purnima Chakraborty leads TMC minister Shashi Panja by 283 votes
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March 11, 2026
LPG cylinder shortage: Kolkata sees surge in induction cooker sales, restaurants switch to coal
Some restaurant owners are considering switching to coal as a substitute for LPG if the crisis worsens
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February 27, 2026
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake sends tremors across Kolkata; residents panic
Kolkata residents ran outdoors for safety as buildings shook and furniture rattled after a 5.4 magnitude quake shook the city
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February 24, 2026
A living legacy rolls out: WWII-era heritage tram in Kolkata revives memories of bygone days
Much more than a mode of transport, the tram is a moving symbol of Kolkata's layered history and a witness to many landmark events
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December 14, 2025
Who is Subhashree Ganguly, and why was she taking pictures with Messi in Kolkata?
Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly faced social media backlash after posting a photo with Lionel Messi in Kolkata right after the Salt Stadium rampage incident.
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December 13, 2025
Who is to blame for Lionel Messi's Salt Lake Stadium event chaos? Political tug-of-war begins in Kolkata
Both Trinamool Congress and opposition BJP lashed out at the organisers of an event of Lionel Messi in Salt Lake stadium on Saturday, which ended in chaos as angry spectators reacted violently over not having a proper view of the football icon
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December 13, 2025
Lionel Messi in Kolkata: Why fans threw chairs, bottles at Salt Lake Stadium after Argentina captain's exit?
Sources told THE WEEK that the fans were unhappy that they couldn't get to see Messi and other Argentina players closely as a lot of VIPs had surrounded them at the Salt Lake Stadium
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November 21, 2025
VIDEO | Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Bangladesh, tremors felt in Kolkata
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday, sending mild to moderate tremors across Kolkata and surrounding areas
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October 15, 2025
Days after Durgapur medical student’s case, an engineering student 'raped' in Kolkata; classmate held
Just days after the Durgapur medical college student's rape case, another accused have been arrested in Kolkata for the alleged rape of an engineering student
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September 26, 2025
Decoding the science behind Kolkata's floods: The warming of Bay of Bengal
Kolkata rains climate change is making rare weather events more common, driven by the incessant warming of the Bay of Bengal
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September 24, 2025
Kolkata heavy rain returns? IMD warns of further rain as low-pressure system forms in Bay of Bengal
Kolkata rain forecast indicates potential for more showers despite abatement, with a low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal
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September 23, 2025
IMD issues heavy rain alert for Kolkata, south West Bengal after record downpour; 8 electrocuted
Kolkata experienced its heaviest rainfall in 37 years overnight, receiving over 250mm of rain
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September 23, 2025
Kolkata rains: Train and metro services hit, traffic halted, schools shut ahead of Durga Pujo holidays
At least 4 people have died of electrocution as well, which has further dampened the Navratri spirit in the state
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