Chingrighata-Sector V Orange Line trial run set to start on Oct 10

27-09-2026 20:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Commercial Run Targeted From Christmas

Egg therapy for BJP neta after protest against loud music

29-09-2026 20:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Cops Arrest Belgachhia Party Youth

Kolkata wastes 680 tonnes of household food daily: Survey

29-09-2026 20:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Estimate Based On UN Index, Worry Over Child Undernutrition

Free bicycle ‘Sarathi’ from Class 8 now, announces CM, says 12.6 lakh students to benefit

29-09-2026 19:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Suvendu Takes Veiled Dig At Ex-CM Over Assembling Of Bicycles During TMC Tenure

Day after violence, no class at SRFTI, cop cover for campus, 4 FIRs

28-09-2026 21:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Following recent violent clashes between students and ABGP members at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, tensions have significantly heightened. The police have filed multiple FIRs in relation to the incident, which resulted in several injuries. A wave of protests surged from students demanding greater accountability and improved campus safety after their lodging requests were denied.

‘If EC guided by private party, what remains?’: Calcutta high court

28-09-2026 21:39 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Calcutta high court scrutinized the Election Commission's handling of symbol allocation amid a political dispute. Justice Krishna Rao indicated possible collusion between the Commission and Democratic Trinamool Congress regarding the symbol. The Indian Secular Front challenged the Commission's decision regarding the symbol ‘envelope’. ISF's counsel contended that the allocation process was both unreasonable and illegal. The court has reserved its judgment on this noteworthy case.

Fear closer home for 1st-year students staying off campus

28-09-2026 20:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

At least 70 first-year students at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute are unsettled by recent violence. Many have not received hostel accommodation, forcing them to live in unsafe rented spaces nearby. Students face fear of local attacks following violent incidents involving outsiders during a recent protest. Attempts to address infrastructure problems for housing have faced delays and revisions over the past three years.

No blanket penalty, urge Kol hospitals

28-09-2026 20:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Healthcare Providers Cite Supreme Court Verdicts

30k bite cases, 3k dogs jabbed: Kolkata’s rabies gap widens

28-09-2026 20:13 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

World Rabies Day

Video proof of campus attack: SRFTI alumni stand by students

28-09-2026 20:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

‘Why Was Hall Rented Out For A Non-Film Event?’

IOC plans expansion in Haldia on CM’s land offer

28-09-2026 18:40 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India Energy Week 2027 In Kolkata At PM’s Insistence: Hardeep

Armed gang attacks biggest puja club of Haridevpur, two injured

28-09-2026 17:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Attackers Have No Link with Us, Says BJP

Badal Sircar's 'Pagla Ghora' to open Paris's Gange sur Seine Festival

28-09-2026 13:08 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Sekhar Das's film adaptation of Badal Sircar's Pagla Ghora will kick off the Gange Sur Seine Festival. Centered on four men in a cremation ground awaiting a young woman's last rites, the film delves into themes of vulnerability and the repercussions of denying pain within relationships. The producer highlighted the significance of this narrative that transcends its Bengali roots as it embarks on its path in Paris.

Park Street got back an old favourite, and it still serves butter chicken khichdi

28-09-2026 10:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Monkey Bar 2.0 has made a vibrant comeback in Kolkata, perfectly timed with the Pujo celebrations to entice eager diners. Saloni Jhunjhunwala, the local partner, highlights the overwhelming enthusiasm for fresh culinary adventures in the city. The menu boasts both beloved dishes like Butter chicken khichdi and distinctive local tastes, including Bengali radhuni chicken.

Quiz sparks curiosity and confidence among students

28-09-2026 10:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Teach For India Kolkata successfully hosted an inter-school quiz competition titled SPARK, bringing together students from diverse schools. The preliminaries, held on September 17, saw 18 schools take part. The finals unfolded on September 26 at the Science City Convention Centre, narrowing down to eight schools. Chetla Boys High School emerged victorious, with Sir Syed Ahmed English Medium School finishing as the runner-up.

Casteist slur on social media can invite penal action: Calcutta high court

27-09-2026 22:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The Calcutta High Court has directed police to reinvestigate a complaint regarding casteist Facebook posts. The complainant, a resident from Behala, accused others of using caste-based insults online. Police had initially closed the case due to lack of cooperation from Facebook in identifying users. The court criticized the police for their inadequate investigation and emphasized the need for specialized cyber-forensics.

'Called Pakistani, Bangladeshi': 30 SRFTI students, 2 professors hurt in clash with outsiders

27-09-2026 21:40 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Around thirty students and two faculty members from Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute were injured during a clash. This incident occurred when members of ABGP confronted students protesting an event at their auditorium. Injured students were treated at local hospitals, with some suffering serious injuries from the confrontation. Both sides accused the police of inaction, leading to multiple FIRs being lodged.

Kolkata woman 'assaulted, abused' at at five-star hotel nightclub, JW Marriott says venue is third-party run

27-09-2026 18:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A young woman reported an incident of assault and wrongful restraint at a nightclub early Sunday morning. The accused, Mohammed Rafey Azim, allegedly confronted her group while using abusive language. After the police were alerted, they quickly arrived at the scene and collected evidence. Azim was located and arrested at his residence later in the day. The hotel management assured full cooperation with the authorities during the investigation.

Demography & culture top priorities, says Suvendu

27-09-2026 00:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Some Work Has Been Done, Rest Will Happen, Have Patience: Hosabale

Kolkata airport to get more room for flights after Rs 337 crore apron expansion

26-09-2026 20:18 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Project To Be Completed Over Next 3 Years

‘Vanish Kumar must go’: Mamata attacks CEC, calls for oppn unity

26-09-2026 16:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

‘Will Look At Issue, Not Who Is Red, Yellow Or Blue’

Land ceiling set to stay, Bengal govt mulls relaxation for industry

25-09-2026 21:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The Bengal government is contemplating a temporary exemption to the land ceiling law to encourage industrial projects. An advisor to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari revealed that a complete repeal of this law isn't practical. Identified land parcels will be auctioned for industrial use, with proposals including compensation for landless peasants. Given the high population density, careful planning in land use remains crucial.

Syama Prasad in, Singur, Kanyasree out of state school syllabus

25-09-2026 20:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Syllabus-Cum-Curriculum Committee Ready With Final Draft Of Revision

Expecting Rs 2,500 crore investment in Bengal tourism sector: Shankar Ghosh

25-09-2026 17:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

First Of Its Kind Tourism Investors’ Meet On Sun

Full force on road from Chaturthi: KP

25-09-2026 17:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Durga Puja Organisers Urge Civic, Police Action On Roads, Security

No relief for N’gram Cong candidate, HC slams single bench order

25-09-2026 16:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Milan Pradhan Told To Follow Legal Process Of Seeking Bail

‘Fed up’, Calcutta high court tells Election Commission it should be impartial

24-09-2026 22:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Calcutta High Court expressed frustration at the Election Commission for assigning the 'envelope' symbol to a different party. The Indian Secular Front, which won a previous election using this symbol, is now at a disadvantage. Justice Krishna Rao questioned the commission's impartiality and decisions leading to legal disputes. The ISF's counsel argued that voters would be confused with this allocation during the bypolls.