<?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>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Suvendu reviews south Bengal flood situation, details rescue &amp;amp; relief ops]]></title><description><![CDATA[DVC Managed Well Under Adverse Conditions, Says CM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/suvendu-reviews-south-bengal-flood-situation-details-rescue-ampamp-relief-ops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/suvendu-reviews-south-bengal-flood-situation-details-rescue-ampamp-relief-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,000 Vidya Bharati schools in Bengal within a year, says CM Suvendu Adhikari]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bengal's Chief Minister urged Vidya Bharati to establish one thousand new schools. He also signaled the merger of the state's four education departments. Vidya Bharati schools train students in Indianness and puja rituals. The Chief Minister accused the previous government of distorting the Bengali syllabus. He emphasized nationalistic learning and patriotic fervor in education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/1000-vidya-bharati-schools-in-bengal-within-a-year-says-cm-suvendu-adhikari/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/1000-vidya-bharati-schools-in-bengal-within-a-year-says-cm-suvendu-adhikari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,000 Vidya Bharati schools in Bengal within a year: CM]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;State Edu Depts To Be Merged Into Single Unit&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/1000-vidya-bharati-schools-in-bengal-within-a-year-cm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/1000-vidya-bharati-schools-in-bengal-within-a-year-cm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolkata developers turn focus on premium housing as costs rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Changing Buyer Aspirations, Rising Costs Driving Market&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/kolkata-developers-turn-focus-on-premium-housing-as-costs-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/kolkata-developers-turn-focus-on-premium-housing-as-costs-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panic in Tangra after KMC visit, many restaurants throw away food stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Eateries Go For Daily Procurement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/panic-in-tangra-after-kmc-visit-many-restaurants-throw-away-food-stock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/panic-in-tangra-after-kmc-visit-many-restaurants-throw-away-food-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JU students use Vajpayee quote in reclaim re-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Students&rsquo; Outfit Claims Responsibility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ju-students-use-vajpayee-quote-in-reclaim-re-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ju-students-use-vajpayee-quote-in-reclaim-re-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State to issue show-cause notices to 450 BEd colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Won&rsquo;t Allow &lsquo;Teaching Shops&rsquo; In Name Of Teachers&rsquo; Training, Says Higher Edu Min]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/state-to-issue-show-cause-notices-to-450-bed-colleges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/state-to-issue-show-cause-notices-to-450-bed-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lips must move': Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warns schools of aid cut over Vande Mataram rendition]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bengal's Chief Minister warned schools about financial aid cuts for not singing Vande Mataram. He criticized past governments for allegedly destroying the education system and distorting curricula. The Chief Minister stated reforms are underway to restore Indian culture and nationalist values in schools. He also accused the previous government of banning the National Cadet Corps in educational institutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/lips-must-move-bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-warns-schools-of-aid-cut-over-vande-mataram-rendition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/lips-must-move-bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-warns-schools-of-aid-cut-over-vande-mataram-rendition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheels of Wellness ride flags off from Kolkata to Ladakh for HPV awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wheels of Wellness project launched a motorcycle rally on September 3, 2026.This 5,200 km journey aimed to raise cervical cancer and HPV vaccination awareness.Twenty riders traveled from Kolkata to Ladakh and back, promoting preventive health messages.The campaign sought to challenge stigma and encourage timely vaccination among adolescent girls.This initiative aligns with the World Health Organization's cervical cancer elimination strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/wheels-of-wellness-ride-flags-off-from-kolkata-to-ladakh-for-hpv-awareness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/wheels-of-wellness-ride-flags-off-from-kolkata-to-ladakh-for-hpv-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 100 years of Uttam Kumar: ‘If ever the platitude of the legend lives on made sense, it was in the case of Uttam Kumar’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday nights in Calcutta were synonymous with Bangla feature films, prominently featuring the legendary Uttam Kumar. His magnetic presence and nuanced portrayals captivated viewers, securing his place as a beloved personality. Following his premature demise, the industry faced a poignant loss, yet his later films achieved remarkable box office success as they showcased his extraordinary talent. Uttam Kumar's legacy continues to shape Bengali cinema, embodying a significant cultural era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/celebrating-100-years-of-uttam-kumar-if-ever-the-platitude-of-the-legend-lives-on-made-sense-it-was-in-the-case-of-uttam-kumar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/celebrating-100-years-of-uttam-kumar-if-ever-the-platitude-of-the-legend-lives-on-made-sense-it-was-in-the-case-of-uttam-kumar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Posto diye kumro bhaja chai&rsquo;: 8-hour high-rise drama ends with youth rescued from Siliguri's BSNL tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[A youth was rescued from a 270ft BSNL tower in Siliguri after eight hours. He demanded pumpkin fried with poppy seeds and a chopper ride. Rescuers used a drone for communication and then mountaineers to bring him down. The youth was safely brought to the ground around 11:30 pm. Investigations are underway to establish his identity and security lapses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/lsquoposto-diye-kumro-bhaja-chairsquo-8-hour-high-rise-drama-ends-with-youth-rescued-from-siliguris-bsnl-tower/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/lsquoposto-diye-kumro-bhaja-chairsquo-8-hour-high-rise-drama-ends-with-youth-rescued-from-siliguris-bsnl-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RG Kar rape-murder case: Absconding ex-chief of Panihati Municipality Somnath Dey arrested in Bengaluru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengal Police arrested former Panihati Municipality chairman Somnath Dey in Bengaluru.He was sought for his alleged role in the hurried cremation of a victim.Police registered an FIR based on a complaint filed by the victim&rsquo;s family.Dey allegedly misused his power to bypass procedures and destroy evidence.He is the third person arrested in connection with this case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/rg-kar-rape-murder-case-absconding-ex-chief-of-panihati-municipality-somnath-dey-arrested-in-bengaluru/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/rg-kar-rape-murder-case-absconding-ex-chief-of-panihati-municipality-somnath-dey-arrested-in-bengaluru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Masked men carry TVs, printer out of Kolkata TMC office after vandalism claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masked men allegedly attacked the Trinamool Congress Camac Street office early Thursday.Visuals showed items being removed and a room damaged after the incident.Abhishek Banerjee alleged BJP workers stormed the office and assaulted people inside.He also criticized Kolkata Police for their delayed response to the attack.The party demands immediate arrests and an investigation into the violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/watch-masked-men-carry-tvs-printer-out-of-kolkata-tmc-office-after-vandalism-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/watch-masked-men-carry-tvs-printer-out-of-kolkata-tmc-office-after-vandalism-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolkata entrepreneur takes homegrown karaoke app into latest SUV to make journeys more fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV now features Randeep Bhattacharya&rsquo;s StarManch karaoke app, innovatively combining accessible singing with the connected car experience. Users can dive into over 8,000 tracks while on the go, demonstrating the increasing presence of unique Indian digital offerings in vehicles. StarManch aims to seamlessly integrate music into daily routines for everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/kolkata-entrepreneur-takes-homegrown-karaoke-app-into-latest-suv-to-make-journeys-more-fun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/kolkata-entrepreneur-takes-homegrown-karaoke-app-into-latest-suv-to-make-journeys-more-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Phones snatched, equipment smashed’: Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers attacked TMC office, shares video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of Trinamool Congress, has accused BJP workers of violently attacking his party's office, resulting in injuries to members and damage to property in the early hours of Thursday. He has criticized constitutional authorities and the police for their inaction, demanding swift judicial measures and the apprehension of those responsible to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/phones-snatched-equipment-smashed-abhishek-banerjee-alleges-bjp-workers-attacked-tmc-office-shares-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/phones-snatched-equipment-smashed-abhishek-banerjee-alleges-bjp-workers-attacked-tmc-office-shares-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengal completes survey of 54.6L households for PMAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soumitra Nandi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/bengal-completes-survey-of-546l-households-for-pmay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/bengal-completes-survey-of-546l-households-for-pmay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengali film &lsquo;About an Intimate Matter&rsquo; of a teacher's life goes to Busan fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bengali film about a teacher's struggles has earned a world premiere.The movie examines societal voyeurism and personal choices of educators.It is the sole Bengali film in its festival category.The director, a data scientist, makes his feature film debut.The film explores a teacher's courage in reclaiming her identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/bengali-film-lsquoabout-an-intimate-matterrsquo-of-a-teachers-life-goes-to-busan-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/bengali-film-lsquoabout-an-intimate-matterrsquo-of-a-teachers-life-goes-to-busan-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 injured after Darjeeling loco shed roof collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Darjeeling, a roof collapse at the loco shed on Wednesday morning left seven individuals injured, marking a second occurrence tied to severe rainfall. Four steam locomotives were housed in the facility when parts of the roof fell. As joyride services were halted, railway officials began damage assessments, while employees are calling for urgent repairs and enhanced safety measures to protect this vital site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/7-injured-after-darjeeling-loco-shed-roof-collapses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/7-injured-after-darjeeling-loco-shed-roof-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['SSC job loss, divorce proceedings': What preceded Mamata Banerjee&rsquo;s niece Brishti Mukherjee&rsquo;s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brishti Mukherjee, a relative of Mamata Banerjee, was found deceased at her father's residence. She had been battling depression and personal stress for several years. Her job at Bolpur High School was cancelled after a court order regarding recruitment irregularities. Police are investigating the unnatural death and questioning family members. The exact cause of death awaits the postmortem report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ssc-job-loss-divorce-proceedings-what-preceded-mamata-banerjeersquos-niece-brishti-mukherjeersquos-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/ssc-job-loss-divorce-proceedings-what-preceded-mamata-banerjeersquos-niece-brishti-mukherjeersquos-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Started by a Muslim, a Kolkata Janmashtami turns ‘Hindu-only’]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, Kolkata's iconic Janmashtami celebration has taken a significant turn, becoming an event solely for Hindus. Previously open to participation from Muslims, this change aims to emphasize Hindu traditions and cultural heritage. As a result, the event will now be organized exclusively by Hindu community members, marking a notable shift from decades of inclusive celebrations that reflect the city's rich multicultural identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/started-by-a-muslim-a-kolkata-janmashtami-turns-hindu-only/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/region/kolkata/started-by-a-muslim-a-kolkata-janmashtami-turns-hindu-only/</guid></item></channel></rss>