Kolkata

A fire broke out early Wednesday in a five-story building housing several hotels in Kolkata, West Bengal. The blaze killed at least nine people and injured six others near the West Bengal Fire Department headquarters. An investigation was launched into the incident to determine the cause, with authorities citing potential short circuits or safety lapses.

A fire occurred in a hotel located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. The blaze resulted in at least nine deaths and injured six other people.

Congress held a rally in Kolkata to protest against worker atrocities and hawker evictions. The Party State president accused both the new and old governments of misusing police for political agendas.

Taslima Nasrin, upon returning to Kolkata after nearly 19 years due to violent protests linked to her writings, advocates for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the subcontinent and calls for banning madrasas, alleging they produce jihadis and involve child abuse and rape.

West Bengal Chief Minister assures Taslima Nasrin of her safety if she continues visiting Kolkata. Taslima Nasrin expressed her desire to return to Kolkata and noted that history will remember those who welcomed her.

Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ISKCON’s kitchen in Kolkata to provide mid-day meals for 44,000 students in 500 schools. The initiative aims to expand to 2.5 lakh students within three months, as stated by the West Bengal Chief Minister.

Commercial LPG prices in India have been reduced by ₹209 per cylinder, with a 19 kg commercial cylinder now priced at ₹2,872.50 in Kolkata effective August 1, 2026. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.

Author Taslima Nasrin has returned to Kolkata after 19 years, marking her first visit since November 2007. Her departure from the city was due to violent protests linked to her writings.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court to seek permission for foreign travel to receive eye treatment. The court, through Justice Bhattacharyya, noted that the investigation is ongoing and highlighted the availability of reputable eye clinics in Kolkata.

Lawyers collaborated to secure bail for 16 individuals arrested in a July 24 Kolkata protest. They have previously represented victims in protests related to the R.G. Kar student’s rape-murder, the school jobs scam, and other demonstrations by students and trade unions.

Violence erupted in Baruipur over a rape and murder case, leading to police deployment. Mamata claimed being placed under house arrest to prevent her from going to Baruipur.

The BJP organized a Tiranga Yatra in Bengal with thousands of supporters marching in Kolkata. Leaders demanded action against 'troublemakers' linked to violence during NEET paper leak protests.

Seven FIRs were registered in Kolkata following violence during a protest organized by CJP and Left student groups. The incident involved clashes leading to multiple legal cases being filed.

Violence erupted as police and protesters clashed at a CJP-Left students’ rally in Kolkata. Thousands of supporters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

A protest was held in Kolkata on July 24 demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The Cockroach Janata Party and other groups organized the rallies.

The Commission of Inquiry report on the July 21, 1993 police firing in Kolkata has reignited political debate. The report's findings are significant due to their implications on the event's circumstances.

CM Suvendu Adhikari joined the Rath Yatra in Kolkata, with several BJP leaders participating in the festivities. He reiterated a plan to hand over mid-day meals to ISKCON, though no official notification has been issued yet.

The Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate may be split into multiple units, unlike other major Indian cities which have multiple commissionerates. Currently, Bengaluru's large commissionerate, including suburban areas, is surrounded by rural district police units.

Kolkata-based Berry Alloys will invest ₹1,200 crore in a steel and metals complex in Vizianagaram. The state government approved the integrated plant at the Bobbili Growth Centre, which will produce manganese sinter, DRI, and carbon paste, and allocated 94 acres at a concessional rate.

A warehouse collapse in Kolkata's Taratala resulted in the deaths of three family members from Bihar's Munger. Three others from the same family miraculously survived. The incident occurred at the Taratala warehouse.

The death toll from a warehouse collapse in Kolkata has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing for the third consecutive day, involving NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police, and other agencies.

A warehouse collapse in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of three minors, including Rahul Chowdhury (17) from Nodia, West Bengal, and Sahil Sardar (17) from Ramchandrakhali, South 24 Pargana.

The Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata highlights issues of fragmented accountability and corruption at construction sites, which endanger lives.

The NIA has arrested Sayem Chowdhary alias Babu Chowdhary, a political leader from Mothbari in Malda, West Bengal, in connection with SIR-related violence. He was taken into custody after being questioned at the NIA's Kolkata office, according to an agency statement.

The West Bengal government has partnered with ISKCON for the school midday meal scheme in Kolkata. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’ Brien criticized the move, claiming it deprives children of nutrition by excluding eggs from meals.

An accident in Kolkata on June 24 left workers missing or dead, with families searching for survivors. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari noted most workers were from Bihar.

A warehouse in Kolkata collapsed, rescuing about 13 people while several others are feared trapped. Locals reported 50 to 60 workers were present at the site during the accident.

A warehouse shed collapsed in Taratala, Kolkata, trapping several people. The West Bengal government's Disaster Management Department has established a control room with contact numbers for assistance.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and waterlogging have disrupted life in Kolkata and surrounding areas. A bridge was washed away in north Bengal, resulting in one reported casualty.

A High Court lifted a stay on an arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case. The case alleges he referred to Akash Vijayvargiya as a 'goon' during a rally in Kolkata in November 2020.

A BJP leader filed a police complaint against Abhishek Banerjee, accusing him of misappropriating ₹250 crore from a central government relief fund for Cyclone Amphan victims. The complaint was submitted to Bishnupur Police Station in Kolkata.

Lok Sabha Speaker invited Mamata Banerjee's faction to present their case amid a TMC split. The invitation, sent at 2 pm on June 16, asked party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to meet the Speaker by 4 pm the same day while he was being interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata.

The main event for International Yoga Day 2026 will take place in Kolkata on June 21, led by the Prime Minister. The theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' emphasizes yoga's role in promoting physical health, mental well-being, and healthy ageing.

The BJP government in West Bengal is removing statues and symbols from the previous Trinamool Congress government, particularly those associated with Mamata Banerjee, and altering Kolkata's color-scape to saffron.

Kakoli claims 22 Lok Sabha MPs are part of a dissident Trinamool Congress (TMC) group. A meeting of the group, originally planned in Kolkata, has been moved to Delhi.

Police conducted a search at Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kolkata for over four hours, led by Paschim Medinipur's Salboni Police station with assistance from Kolkata Police. The operation began shortly after 3 a.m. and triggered sharp reactions from the TMC.

A massive fire erupted at a government building in Kolkata, specifically the South 24 Parganas district administrative office. Officials reported that the blaze was largely contained, though pockets of fire remained.

A midnight demolition during an anti-encroachment drive in Kolkata led to violent clashes, resulting in the detention of opposition leaders and injuries to protesters.

Ritabrata Banerjee, a rebel Trinamool leader, claims the party has been taken over by Abhishek Banerjee and corporate brokers. He denies BJP involvement in the split, reaffirms his faction's anti-BJP stance, and hints at potential rebellion among Trinamool MPs.

Mamata Banerjee is proceeding with a sit-in protest in Kolkata amid escalating tensions within the TMC. The protest is taking place as internal turmoil persists in the party.