ED raids arrested hawala trader Parasmal Lodha's office, residence in Kolkata
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): Days after 60-year-old hawala trader Parasmal Lodha was booked for illegally converting demonetised notes worth Rs. 25 crore into new currency notes, investigators of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out hour-long raids at the residence and office of the senior businessman in Kolkata, officials said.
Kolkata: Major fire breaks out at Kasba Industrial Estate
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out in Kolkata's Kasba Industrial Estate on Tuesday, reports said.
Metro Railway runs 161 services on Christmas
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): In anticipation of heavy rush of commuters on Christmas , Metro Railway, Kolkata on Monday said it had arranged special Metro services for the benefit of the commuters and ran a total number of 161 services instead of 110 services as run on normal Sundays.
Demonetisation: Youth Congress supporters gherao BJP headquarters in Kolkata, scuffle with police
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): Activists of Indian Youth Congress engaged in a scuffle with the police force in Kolkata on Monday late afternoon, during an agitation against the Centre's decision of scrapping Rs 500/1000 rupees, reports said.
Kolkata to host Samaroh Rotary International District 3291 Conference next month
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): Samaroh- the annual District Conference of Rotary International District 3291 shall be held at the Nicco Park Big Lawns from Jan 6-8.
Kolkata: 5 injured in 2 road mishaps on Christmas afternoon
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): At least five persons were hurt in two road accidents at different locations in Kolkata on Sunday, reports said.
Kolkata: Security increased for Christmas celebration
Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS): Amid mood of celebrations, the Kolkata Police have elaborated city's security to avoid any untoward situation during Christmas, officials said.
Visa services network for Czech Republic expanded to Kolkata
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Embassy of the Czech Republic and VFS Global have launched the sixth Czech Republic Visa Application Centre in Kolkata bringing access to visa application facilities for residents of the East Indian city.
Kolkata: Midnight blaze guts slum, 2 killed
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a slum in north Kolkata's Patipukur area on the wee hours of Saturday, reports said.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at Howrah station's food court, no casualty
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at the food court of Howrah railway station's old complex on Friday early morning, triggering huge panic among the passengers.
US Ambassador to India Richard Verma meets Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): US Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Wednesday meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here.
Kolkata: Metro service hit as man commits suicide
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Metro rail service in Kolkata has been disrupted as a man committed suicide at Rabindra Sarovar station on Wednesday evening, reports said.
Kolkata: Two buses collide in Shyambazar, several hurt
Kolkata, Dec 12 (IBNS): At least 15 persons were injured in a head-on collision between two public buses of a same route near Shyambazar Five Point Crossing in north Kolkata on Monday afternoon, reports said.
Kolkata: Traffic sergeant manhandled by miscreants, 1 held
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): A sergeant of Kolkata Traffic Police was allegedly assaulted by few miscreants in north Kolkata's Chiriamore area on Friday, reports said.
West Bengal: Car crashes into truck, 4 killed
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): At least four persons were killed and another was seriously injured when a speeding car hit a truck on National Highway 116-B at Marishda area in West Bengal's East Medinipur district on Friday early morning, reports said.