<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kolkata - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Kolkata with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-in</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[TMC councillor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation arrested amid molestation allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a shocking turn of events, Biswajit Mondal, a councillor from Kolkata's Municipal Corporation, has been taken into custody after a woman accused him of assault and molestation. This alleged incident, which dates back to March, also includes disturbing claims of verbal abuse and threats that emerged amid the recent shifts in state governance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/tmc-councillor-of-kolkata-municipal-corporation-arrested-amid-molestation-allegations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/tmc-councillor-of-kolkata-municipal-corporation-arrested-amid-molestation-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Suffocated’ Firhad Hakim likely to quit as Kolkata mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim is reportedly considering stepping down this week, possibly Friday, after the Trinamool's defeat in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls. Sources suggest Hakim expressed feeling "suffocated" to party chief Mamata Banerjee, citing the KMC's perceived ineffectiveness.This move follows the arrest and resignation of several councillors, adding to the pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/suffocated-firhad-hakim-likely-to-quit-as-kolkata-mayor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/suffocated-firhad-hakim-likely-to-quit-as-kolkata-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How can MLA expelled by party be LoP?': When 58 TMC legislators triggered assembly split by backing Ritabrata Banerjee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A significant split occurred within the Trinamool Congress legislative wing as 58 MLAs nominated Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of opposition, bypassing the party's official choice. Speaker Rathindra Bose accepted the rebel bloc's recommendation, recognizing them as the official Trinamool group in the assembly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/how-can-mla-expelled-by-party-be-lop-when-58-tmc-legislators-triggered-assembly-split-by-backing-ritabrata-banerjee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/how-can-mla-expelled-by-party-be-lop-when-58-tmc-legislators-triggered-assembly-split-by-backing-ritabrata-banerjee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunned, betrayed: TMC foot soldiers struggle with 31-day bad news cycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disbelief and anger grip Trinamool workers after a major electoral defeat, leading to internal turmoil and the dissolution of party committees. Loyalists express frustration over perceived organizational drift and the sidelining of old guards, while some blame external consultants and the induction of rival party leaders. Despite the shock, many remain committed to Mamata Banerjee, hoping for a party revival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/stunned-betrayed-tmc-foot-soldiers-struggle-with-31-day-bad-news-cycle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/stunned-betrayed-tmc-foot-soldiers-struggle-with-31-day-bad-news-cycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28L women get Rs 3,000 each under Bengal's Annapurna Yojana on day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 28 lakh women in the state have received Rs 3,000 each under the Annapurna Yojana through direct benefit transfer. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the process, confirming that eligible applicants will receive the funds. The scheme aims to empower women, with applications open for three months.Verification ensures government funds reach intended beneficiaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/28l-women-get-rs-3000-each-under-bengals-annapurna-yojana-on-day-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/28l-women-get-rs-3000-each-under-bengals-annapurna-yojana-on-day-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egg-fish-veg meals on new Kolkata's Maa Ahar menu; plans to add 110 centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kolkata's popular 'Maa' canteens are now 'Maa Ahar', offering a revamped menu at Rs 5. Beneficiaries will enjoy fish twice a week, eggs twice, and vegetarian meals on other days. This expansion includes 110 new centres, bringing the total to 500, with the government increasing its subsidy to accommodate the richer fare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/egg-fish-veg-meals-on-new-kolkatas-maa-ahar-menu-plans-to-add-110-centres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/egg-fish-veg-meals-on-new-kolkatas-maa-ahar-menu-plans-to-add-110-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ED knocks on Abhishek doors, state removes security from Shantiniketan]]></title><description><![CDATA[HC To Hear Petition In Signgate Case On Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ed-knocks-on-abhishek-doors-state-removes-security-from-shantiniketan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ed-knocks-on-abhishek-doors-state-removes-security-from-shantiniketan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ED summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in primary teacher recruitment scam; asked to appear on June 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear on June 15. The agency is investigating alleged irregularities and money laundering in the recruitment of primary teachers in West Bengal. Banerjee is expected to join the ongoing probe into the scam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ed-summons-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjee-in-primary-teacher-recruitment-scam-asked-to-appear-on-june-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ed-summons-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjee-in-primary-teacher-recruitment-scam-asked-to-appear-on-june-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar arrested for 'illegally occupying' woman's house for years; crowd chants 'chor, chor' slogans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trinamool Congress leader Jay Prakash Majumdar has been arrested on charges of harassing a woman and illegally occupying her house for over a decade. The complainant alleges Majumdar stopped paying rent and used his political influence to remain in the property, forcing her out. The arrest occurred in Bidhannagar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/tmc-leader-jay-prakash-majumdar-arrested-for-illegally-occupying-womans-house-for-years-crowd-chants-chor-chor-slogans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/tmc-leader-jay-prakash-majumdar-arrested-for-illegally-occupying-womans-house-for-years-crowd-chants-chor-chor-slogans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Bengal govt hands over 32 acres to BSF for India-Bangladesh border fencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bengal has finally transferred over 31 acres of land to the Border Security Force for crucial fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, resolving a long-standing issue. Further land parcels are being processed for outposts and fencing in Malda, Murshidabad, and Cooch Behar, alongside a separate transfer for a railway project. This move addresses previous delays that drew criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/west-bengal-govt-hands-over-32-acres-to-bsf-for-india-bangladesh-border-fencing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/west-bengal-govt-hands-over-32-acres-to-bsf-for-india-bangladesh-border-fencing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sourav Ganguly's security cover downgraded from Z to Y category]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly's security has been reduced by the West Bengal government. Officials confirmed the downgrade from Z-category to Y-category protection. While the exact reasons for this reassessment remain undisclosed, the change follows an evaluation of his security needs. This development has sparked discussion among the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/sourav-gangulys-security-cover-downgraded-from-z-to-y-category/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/sourav-gangulys-security-cover-downgraded-from-z-to-y-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharashtra-model in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee fights to fend off crisis amid MLA exodus buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political landscape in Bengal is charged with speculation as a prominent BJP minister asserts that more than 50 Trinamool MLAs could defect amidst growing schisms within the party. This development comes on the heels of the 'Signgate' scandal, where ousted MLAs are claiming their signatures were forged for the Leader of Opposition position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/maharashtra-model-in-bengal-mamata-banerjee-fights-to-fend-off-crisis-amid-mla-exodus-buzz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/maharashtra-model-in-bengal-mamata-banerjee-fights-to-fend-off-crisis-amid-mla-exodus-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Will remove BJP from Centre if I live’: Mamata Banerjee at her 1st rally since poll defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee, leading her first protest post-election defeat, vowed to oust the BJP from the Centre if she survives, accusing them of a conspiracy. She pledged to unite anti-BJP parties and fight oppression, highlighting post-poll violence and the impact on livelihoods. Banerjee criticized the denial of protest permits and alleged police inaction, even referencing an attack on Abhishek Banerjee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/will-remove-bjp-from-centre-if-i-live-mamata-banerjee-at-her-1st-rally-since-poll-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/will-remove-bjp-from-centre-if-i-live-mamata-banerjee-at-her-1st-rally-since-poll-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash, gun and mystery rooms: Two suitcases stashed with termite-eaten currency notes, firearm found on Kolkata college campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Termite-damaged currency notes were discovered in two suitcases within a locked storeroom at Surendranath College during a dengue-prevention clean-up drive. Police also found a firearm in another locked union room. The discovery has sparked a political blame game, with allegations of corruption against a former Trinamool functionary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/cash-gun-and-mystery-rooms-two-suitcases-stashed-with-termite-eaten-currency-notes-firearm-found-on-kolkata-college-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/cash-gun-and-mystery-rooms-two-suitcases-stashed-with-termite-eaten-currency-notes-firearm-found-on-kolkata-college-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What exactly is happening at College Street?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty brews amongst book sellers in Kolkata&rsquo;s boi para as rumours swirl around &lsquo;eviction notices&rsquo; to clear footpaths for pedestrians]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/what-exactly-is-happening-at-college-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/what-exactly-is-happening-at-college-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform not punish: IIT-Kgp’s new take on exam malpractices]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Wil Allow Students To Learn From Their Mistakes&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/reform-not-punish-iit-kgps-new-take-on-exam-malpractices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/reform-not-punish-iit-kgps-new-take-on-exam-malpractices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden for years, termite-eaten cash worth over Rs 1 lakh found in Kolkata college union room; watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Termite-ravaged cash exceeding Rs 1 lakh was discovered in two suitcases within a Kolkata college union room during a cleanliness drive.The bundles of Rs 100 and Rs 500 notes were found in a severely deteriorated state. Police are investigating the origin of the money, its duration of storage, and access to the room, amid political accusations of corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/hidden-for-years-termite-eaten-cash-worth-over-rs-1-lakh-found-in-kolkata-college-union-room-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/hidden-for-years-termite-eaten-cash-worth-over-rs-1-lakh-found-in-kolkata-college-union-room-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bakrid holiday cut to one day in Bengal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengal's new BJP government has reduced the Bakrid holiday from two days to one, observing it on May 28. This move, which sees offices functioning normally on May 26 and 27, signals an intent to curb the previous administration's extensive holiday calendar. The decision contrasts with the TMC government's practice of extending holidays for long weekends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/bakrid-holiday-cut-to-one-day-in-bengal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/bakrid-holiday-cut-to-one-day-in-bengal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayushman Bharat launch in Bengal from July, says CM Suvendu Adhikari]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengal will integrate over 6 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries into the Ayushman Bharat health scheme from July, with enrolment already underway. A Rs 3,000 crore central package aims to revamp healthcare infrastructure, including setting up more Jan Aushadhi Kendras. The state also plans medical colleges in four districts and an AIIMS in North Bengal, alongside launching cervical cancer vaccination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ayushman-bharat-launch-in-bengal-from-july-says-cm-suvendu-adhikari/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ayushman-bharat-launch-in-bengal-from-july-says-cm-suvendu-adhikari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinamool councillor Sanjay Das found hanging at Kolkata home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tragedy struck within Kolkata's political landscape as Sanjay Das, a councillor from the Trinamool party, was discovered dead at his residence. Early indications point towards suicide, with family members and locals attributing his distress to mounting pressures from land-grab and extortion allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/trinamool-councillor-sanjay-das-found-hanging-at-kolkata-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/trinamool-councillor-sanjay-das-found-hanging-at-kolkata-home/</guid></item></channel></rss>