Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (November 26, 2025) hailed West Bengal’s rise to the No. 2 position in foreign tourist arrivals in the country, saying the State has emerged as one of India’s most preferred international destinations.
Deep into the heart of North Kolkata lies Kumartuli, the hub of clay image makers of goddess Durga and her entourage. It is that time of the year for the Kumartuli artisans whose clay-smeared hands are at work day and night.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday struck down the transfer of the protest leader from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, relief that did not come to him alone but also to hundreds of young doctors who took to the streets in his support.
Heavy rain flooded Kolkata on September 23, 2025. This marked the highest September rainfall in 39 years and the sixth-highest in the city’s history. Between the mornings of September 22 and 23, the city saw 251.4 mm of rain. An astonishing 180 mm fell in just three hours. This heavy downpour caused widespread, severe waterlogging, leaving some areas underwater from knee to waist for up to 10 hours
Kolkata, India. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directly blamed the private utility CESC Ltd for the tragic death of seven people in Kolkata from electrocution. The victims died after touching exposed electrical wires that were submerged in floodwaters following heavy rain overnight.
A new Goods and Services Tax (GST) Tribunal will start operating next month in Kolkata. This will provide necessary support to the region’s tax system. An official announced on Tuesday that the tribunal will be located in Alipore and will have two separate benches.
Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to “save the Constitution”.
The puja committee of the Dakshindari Youth Club in Kolkata has made a courageous move this year with their Durga Puja theme, ‘Dahan’, which means “being burned” or the aftermath of burn injuries. This theme honors survivors of acid attacks and seeks to increase awareness of this horrific crime.
Kolkata will soon see a turning point in India’s defence calendar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi opening the Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) later this week. The senior-most command of the Army, Navy, and Air Force will join the top Ministry of Defence bureaucrats for a high-profile gathering to discuss critical issues defining India’s security paradigm.
