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The idol is said to be almost 1000 years old, and was found 14 feet under the ground by one of the Haldar forefathers somewhere in Odisha. (Photo: www.baghbazarhaldarbari.com)

Durga Puja 2018: A family idol that is never immersed

What makes puja stand out is fact that this is only place where idol of Durga is never immersed and is worshipped all...

19 Oct 2018 8:45 AM IST

10,000 tonnes of human wastefed fish are reared in the east Kolkata wetlands each year.

'Wipe cruelty from your diet' toilet paper hits Kolkata washrooms

In honour of World Toilet Day, PETA India placed special toilet paper to alert people that human waste is on menu at...

20 Nov 2018 2:29 PM IST

A police official confirmed the cause of the death as hanging. (Representational image)

Kolkata woman jumps off terrace with daughter, grandchild, dies

Preliminary probe revealed that the family was going through a financial crisis which could probably be the reason,...

15 Nov 2018 11:37 AM IST

Constipation is not only a medical problem restricted to elders, but is also seen amongst youth and middle-aged population. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nearly 22 per cent Indian adults suffer constipation, says survey

Findings suggest majority of adult Indian population is suffering from condition, with 13 per cent complaining of severe...

23 Jan 2018 7:42 PM IST

Maiti who is working as a senior research fellow in the field of cancer drug discovery from a reputed institute in Kolkata, stumbled upon a modeling career after his friends pushed him towards getting into shape.

Kolkata boy wins Mr Gay World India 2018, wants to help create world...

Samarpan Maity who won the recognition says the pageant is important towards creating awareness about the LGBTQ...

16 Jan 2018 4:00 PM IST

Jayashree who was a popular figure in the music circuit collaborated with numerous artists in her career, many of whom are notable musicians. (Youtube Screengrab)

Indian Rock singer Jayashree Singh passes away

The singer, along with her husband, the veteran bassist Gyan Singh started out in rock music in the 1970s.

12 Jan 2018 5:18 PM IST

Here are places you can enjoy IPL, while you dine. (Clockwise from top: Traffic Gastropub, Royal China, Level Seven, Unlimited Food Factory)

IPL 2018 special: 7 places to munch at during cricket season!

From places in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to Pune, these F&B establishments have something special on offer during IPL.

24 April 2018 12:41 PM IST

Of late, rain and storms have been a frequent occurrence in the northern belt of the country as pre-monsoon conditions are setting in. (Photo: ANI)

No immediate respite for West Bengal as more showers likely

Eight people were killed and several injured after strong winds of up to 98 km per hour hit Kolkata on Tuesday night.

18 April 2018 6:13 PM IST

IPL begins with a thrilling first week

IPL begins with a thrilling first week

Whether shifting base to Pune will disrupt Chennai's prospects remains to be seen.

15 April 2018 2:49 AM IST

The driver absconded from the scene almost immediately, and soon, an angry mob started vandalising the crane. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata: Class eight girl dies as unaware crane driver mows her down

The incident took place when the girl, identified as Sohini Gupta, was returning home from school along with her friend...

7 April 2018 5:09 PM IST

To improve ease of doing business, a new scheme of self-assessment-based duty-free procurement of inputs required for exports has been introduced.

Kolkata, Bengaluru to be included in World Bank's doing business...

The report ranks 190 nations based on ten parameters, which includes ease of starting a business, construction permits...

23 Oct 2019 5:22 PM IST

Rajeev Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service officer is considered close to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

CBI asks Supreme Court to cancel arrest shield granted to ex-Kolkata...

The CBI petition will come up for a hearing only after the court resumes sittings from October 14.

4 Oct 2019 9:07 PM IST