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North Bengal floods: Leopard, rhino, bison killed; elephant calf rescued

Published on Oct 06, 2025 11:08 am IST

The IMD has issued an alert for extremely heavy rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal till Monday. (HT sourced photo)

12 hours of rain leave Darjeeling Hills in ruins as residents rally to rebuild

12 hours of rain leave Darjeeling Hills in ruins as residents rally to rebuild

Published on Oct 05, 2025 10:09 pm IST

Elaborate security measures in place for Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata

Elaborate security measures in place for Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata

Published on Oct 04, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Less than 150 tonne of hilsa arrive in WB, Tripura from Bangladesh; high price keeps buyers away

A hilsa fish is seen as fishermen pull the net on a boat near Ghoramara Island in the Sundarbans delta on the Bay of Bengal. (Reuters File Photo)

Updated on Oct 02, 2025 04:03 pm IST

Kolkata artist’s Goddess Durga makeover goes viral for divine detailing

The realistic transformation impressed viewers and quickly went viral.(@pakhidas245/Instagram)

Published on Oct 01, 2025 06:14 pm IST

Devotees throng pandals across Bengal on Maha Navami amidst festive fervour, rain forecast

Devotees throng pandals across Bengal on Maha Navami amidst festive fervour, rain forecast

Published on Oct 01, 2025 04:46 pm IST

Threat of rains fail to dampen festive spirit as West Bengal celebrates Navami

Threat of rains fail to dampen festive spirit as West Bengal celebrates Navami

Published on Oct 01, 2025 02:56 pm IST

Kolkata pujas focusing on 20th-century luminaries, rare folk music draw people

The main pandal and the murals around the idol of Durga are based on the theme ‘Pakdandi’ (memory lane) at Kashi Bose Lane in Kolkata. (HT Photo/Samir Jana)

Published on Sept 30, 2025 07:08 pm IST

Traders from Bengal’s Murshidabad allege assault in Bihar for speaking Bengali

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (ANI)

Published on Sept 29, 2025 05:30 pm IST

BJP reaches out to Bengalis living outside state with ‘last battle’ message

The TMC said that the BJP’s campaign among Bengalis living outside the state won’t have a dramatic effect on the poll results. (Representational image)

Published on Sept 28, 2025 08:32 pm IST

Depression, low pressure over Bay of Bengal to bring rain during Durga Puja: IMD

A man cleans the stairs at Bonedi Bari ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata on Thursday. (ANI)

Published on Sept 27, 2025 06:43 pm IST

Books to become political weapons at Bengal’s Durga puja pandals

A cyclist passes by a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, on Wednesday. Although heavy rainfall damaged hundreds of puja pandals in Kolkata on Tuesday, preparations for the festival resumed after the water receded. (PTI)

Published on Sept 24, 2025 06:09 pm IST

RG Kar protest face hails HC judgment, says it vindicates claim on 'politically motivated' transfers

RG Kar protest face hails HC judgment, says it vindicates claim on 'politically motivated' transfers

Updated on Sept 24, 2025 05:51 pm IST

Kolkata court rejects ED petition for minister’s custody in bribe-for-job case

West Bengal correctional services minister Chandranath Sinha. (FB photo)

Published on Sept 24, 2025 05:23 pm IST

Cal HC directs WB govt to engage RG Kar protest face Mahato at same hospital as senior resident

Cal HC directs WB govt to engage RG Kar protest face Mahato at same hospital as senior resident

Updated on Sept 24, 2025 03:45 pm IST

Durga Puja preparations hit as Kolkata stays waterlogged, pandals suffer damage

Despite the rain subsiding, several areas of Kolkata are still experiencing severe waterlogging and inundation. (Reuters)

Updated on Sept 24, 2025 11:18 am IST

Kolkata rain: Water level recedes but roads, localities remain submerged

Some parts of Kolkata received more than 300mm rain in just six hours. (AFP photo)

Published on Sept 24, 2025 10:04 am IST

Kolkata rains: Record pre-Puja rain drowns City of Joy in gloom; 11 killed

The rain marooned much of the city, cut off entire neighbourhoods, paralysed rail, public transit services, drowned vehicles and pushed water into homes and apartments. (PTI)

Updated on Sept 24, 2025 07:22 am IST

Kolkata rains: Puja pandals suffer damage; city life paralysed

A water logged Durga puja pandal in Kolkata, on Tuesday. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Sept 23, 2025 07:48 pm IST

Kolkata rain affects rail services, 25 trains canceled, 6 rescheduled | Details

Due to the heavy rain, waterlogging is also reported at various parts of the railway tracks, with authorities deploying water pumps to eliminate the excess water and ensure fast restoration of services.(ANI file photo)

Published on Sept 23, 2025 05:05 pm IST

Eight dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; transport, schools hit, Puja holidays advanced

Eight dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; transport, schools hit, Puja holidays advanced

Published on Sept 23, 2025 05:02 pm IST

Airlines issue advisories for Kolkata flyers as overnight deluge drowns city

Kolkata: Commuters make their way through a waterlogged road following rain, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)(PTI09_23_2025_000096B)(PTI)

Updated on Sept 23, 2025 01:34 pm IST

Netizens fume as '5-hour' rain submerges Kolkata ahead of Durga Puja

People make their way through a flooded road after heavy rainfall, in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 23(PTI)

Published on Sept 23, 2025 01:25 pm IST

7 dead as heavy rain sinks Kolkata amid Durga Puja buzz: 'What just happened'

Kolkata: People make their way through a flooded road after heavy rainfall, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI09_23_2025_000025B)(PTI)

Updated on Sept 23, 2025 02:54 pm IST

Students don black band in NUJS demanding VC's ouster

Students don black band in NUJS demanding VC's ouster

Updated on Sept 23, 2025 10:55 am IST

Kolkata rain highlights: 10 dead as heaviest downpour in 37 years hits city

Commuters wade through waterlogged streets due to heavy late-night rain in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sept 24, 2025 02:07 am IST

Four years after Mamata’s only electoral defeat, Nandigram in TMC’s crosshairs

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee addresses a rally in the state. (Samir Jana/ HT Photo)

Updated on Sept 22, 2025 05:45 pm IST

DNA, CCTV corroborate key accused's role in Kolkata law college rape case

A 24-year-old student was allegedly gang raped at Kolkata’s South Calcutta Law College in June. (PTI/File)

Updated on Sept 22, 2025 11:17 am IST

In Bengal, puja pandal themes echo political fault lines

For decades, puja pandals in Bengal have served as mirrors to the political and cultural anxieties of their time.(PTI)

Published on Sept 22, 2025 09:59 am IST

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inaugurating puja pandals ahead of Mahalaya

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (HT File Photo)

Published on Sept 21, 2025 03:35 am IST

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