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PM Modi to inaugurate Kolkata Metro extension to Dakshineswar on Monday
Posted by Prashasti Singh | PTI, Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 02:50 PM IST
The prime minister will flag off a train from Noapara to Dakshineswar from a programme in the Hooghly district, Kolkata Metro spokesperson Indrani Banerjee said.
CM Banerjee alleges conspiracy in attack on TMC minister, BJP seeks CBI probe
By HT Correspondent, Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON FEB 19, 2021 02:52 AM IST
Addressing a rally in South 24-Parganas on Thursday, state BJP president Dilip Ghosh demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar backed a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
72-year-old Assam woman, others nabbed in Kolkata with drugs worth ₹17.5 cr
By HT Correspondent, Kolkata
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2021 04:50 PM IST
- Five alleged drug dealers, three of whom are based in Assam and Manipur, were arrested during the operation.
Maharashtra-based artist's 3D art on display at gallery in Kolkata
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 13, 2021 11:51 AM IST
Patil, who hails from Koregaon and completed his Masters in Fine Arts from Visva-Bharati, said light and shadow play an important role in almost all his works.
Left-Cong activists clash with police during march over jobs
PTI, Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 09:28 PM IST
Condemning the brutal attacks on students and young men and women by the "police force of the Trinamool Congress government", Left Front Chairman Biman Bose announced a 12- hour West Bengal bandh by the Left and associate parties from 6 am on Friday in protest.
Sugata Bose calls Netaji relics at Victoria Memorial exhibition as 'fake copy'
PTI
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2021 05:56 PM IST
'You should investigate who produced the fake item as it is extremely embarrassing that the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the exhibition with the fake item on display': Netaji's grandnephew Sugata Bose on the legendary freedom fighter's relics at Victoria Memorial exhibition
Kolkata healthcare sector hails increased allocation in Union budget
PTI, Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON FEB 01, 2021 11:51 PM IST
"In this year's budget, we see a significant rise in budgetary allocations for healthcare, particularly under the Atmanirbhar Bharat project," President of the Association of Hospitals of Eastern India, Rupak Barua, said.
Video of elderly couple grooving to 90’s pop song will make you smile
By Srimoyee Chowdhury
PUBLISHED ON FEB 01, 2021 09:14 PM IST
“My parents have always been the livewire of any party while I was growing up,” Kaustav Banerjee, the lead singer told HT.
Kolkata gets its first boat library, over 500 books available
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 27, 2021 10:34 AM IST
The idea behind the boat library is that one can read some good collection of books while appreciating the beauty of Kolkata, cruising on the Hooghly.
Tamil translation of French novel wins Romain Rolland Book Prize at Kolkata
PTI
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 08:37 AM IST
After winning the Romain Rolland Book Prize, the publisher and Tamil translator of French novel 'Le mariage de plaisir' will now be invited by the French Institute in India to the Paris Book Fair 2021 (Livre Paris 2021) as the guests of honour.
Modi becomes 3rd PM to visit Kolkata's Netaji Bhawan on Bose's birthday
UPDATED ON JAN 23, 2021 06:24 PM IST
- The central government is celebrating Bose’s birthday as Parakram Diwas - the day of valour.
Doctors plan to set up Covid-19 museum in Kolkata to commemorate pandemic fight
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 05:08 PM IST
The museum will showcase items like PPE kits, masks, gloves and sanitisers, besides several other materials that became essential in the fight against the virus, West Bengal Doctors' Forum (WBDF) office-bearer Dr Rajiv Pandey said on Wednesday.
Fire breaks out at a slum in Kolkata's Baghbazar area
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Harshit Sabarwal, Kolkata
UPDATED ON JAN 13, 2021 08:46 PM IST
This is the second fire incident reported in the capital city of West Bengal today. Earlier, a fire broke out at a go-down in the Manicktala area with five fire tenders rushed to the spot, according to police officials.
First lot of Covid-19 vaccine vials to arrive in Kolkata on Tuesday
By Harshit Sabarwal | PTI, Kolkata
UPDATED ON JAN 11, 2021 07:56 PM IST
The central government had last week said that the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive would begin on January 16. Frontline workers will be among the first ones to receive the dose.
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Bae of Bengal
By Vir Sanghvi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 10, 2021 03:04 PM IST
From puchkas and rolls to biryani, Kolkata food is stealing the show
Eden Gardens' journey from quarantine centre to cricket
UPDATED ON JAN 10, 2021 06:23 AM IST
It was at Eden in 1945 that Syed Mushtaq Ali was inducted in the India team on popular demand. “No Mushtaq, no Test” banners came up at Eden forcing the selectors, Duleepsinhji among them, to bring Ali back for the unofficial Test against Australian Services.
Took great effort from stakeholders to organise I-League in times of COVID-19: AIFF Secy
By Press Trust of India | Chennai
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 09:03 PM IST
as said the qualifiers for the I-League in October 2020 was the first sporting event to be organised in India during the COVID-19 pandemic and with the tournament slated to get underway, the league committee has ensured that football stays undisturbed by the pandemic.
December hiring activity in nation up by 14%: Report
By Asian News International | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 07:06 PM IST
The medical/healthcare sector witnessed a positive growth of 11 per cent due to macro conditions. Further, the hiring trend in pharma/biotech sector remained less impacted with only 1 per cent fall.
‘What you’ve done in last 5 days is something I’ll remember forever’: Sourav Ganguly thanks friend Joydeep
By hindustantimes.com | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 12:45 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly took to Instagram and said he would never forget what Joydeep has done in the last five days he has been admitted in the Woodlands hospital in Kolkata.
I am absolutely fine, says Ganguly after being discharged from hospital
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Sameer | Hindustan Times, Kolkata
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 11:37 AM IST
Ganguly was scheduled to be discharged on Wednesday but he sought to stay back for one more day
Kolkata residential property price eases 4% in 2020
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh | Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON JAN 06, 2021 04:44 PM IST
Sales in city’s residential properties were up by over 100% to 5,975 units in the second half (July-December 2020) period over the first six months of the pandemic year when it sold 2,937 units in the metropolis, Frank Knight, property consultant said.
Transportation to jabs: Centre outlines Covid vaccination plan
By Rhythma Kaul | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 08:36 AM IST
Health ministry details delivery, registration and tracking of vaccines.
Sourav Ganguly fit enough to fly plane, run marathon, his heart is strong: Dr Devi Shetty
By Joydeep Thakur | Hindustan Times, Kolkata
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 04:10 PM IST
Ganguly was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after he complained of chest pain while working out at a gym. He underwent angioplasty after three tiny blockages were detected in his coronary artery
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 02:38 PM IST
Dr Rupali Basu, MD & CEO Woodlands Hospital, Kolkata, confirmed the news and said that Ganguly will be monitored daily at home.
BJP’s Kolkata zone observer skips road show, leaves party red-faced
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Kolkata
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 04:06 AM IST
Former Trinamool Congress heavyweight Sovan Chatterjee who was supposed to lead the road show along with Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP’s national general secretary and the party’s observer for the state, did not turn up.
PM Modi speaks to Sourav Ganguly, wishes him speedy recovery
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 03, 2021 08:16 PM IST
Ganguly, 48, was stable and had a light dinner hours after undergoing coronary angioplasty at 3 pm on Saturday at a private hospital in Kolkata, where he was detected with three blocked arteries.
Mamata Banerjee wishes Sourav Ganguly ‘a speedy recovery’ after BCCI president complains of chest pain
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2021 05:06 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly is ‘stable’ and admitted to the emergency ward of a private hospital. He complained of chest pain following a workout session on Friday evening and family members took him to the hospital this afternoon when the problem recurred, reports PTI.
Non-subsidised LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 17
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 01:02 PM IST
According to the IOC website, the new rate of 19 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi is now Rs 1,349 per cylinder as against the previous price of Rs 1,332.
Kolkata: Around 200 booked for violating Covid-19 safety protocols on New Year’s Eve
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan | Hindustan Times, Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON JAN 01, 2021 08:38 AM IST
The Kolkata Police had put in place measures and had deployed additional personnel on the ground to ensure that safety protocols were maintained
Elaborate distribution plan on track as India awaits vaccine approval
By Saubhadra Chatterji | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 31, 2020 11:31 PM IST
The vaccines will be stocked at four Government Medical Store Depots (in Karnal, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata) and state and regional vaccine stores.
