Kolkata, May 10: Following the historic victory of the BJP in West Bengal and the formation of a new government, a ‘Fishing Festival’ was held in Kolkata on Sunday. Newly appointed minister and BJP MLA Dilip Ghosh, along with fellow BJP MLA Tapas Roy, attended the event as chief guests. Minister Dilip Ghosh expressed his […]
As Rath’s car came to a halt, four assailants on two bikes pulled up next to the vehicle and started firing indiscriminately. KOLKATA: More chilling details have emerged in the killing of Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath, who was chased, trapped and shot dead by bike-borne assailants near Kolkata airport late […]
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that Islamabad would retaliate with a strike on Kolkata in the event of any “future misadventure” by India. “If India attempts another false-flag operation, then, God willing, we will take it to Kolkata,” Asif told reporters in his hometown of […]
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Nitish Kumar Reddy dismissed claims that Sunrisers Hyderabad have a weak bowling attack, emphasising that experienced and in-form players like Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Malinga, and David Payne make the unit strong. The SRH bowling unit was under scrutiny after their first Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against […]
Two-time champions West Indies will open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against late entrants Scotland in a Group C clash at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Having lifted the trophy in 2014 and 2016, West Indies are coming into this tournament after a 1-2 loss against Afghanistan. On the other hand, […]
Kolkata was swept by Messi fever as thousands gathered to welcome Argentine football icon Lionel Messi. Defying the December cold and staying out past midnight, fans turned up in huge numbers to cheer the superstar upon his arrival in the city for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025. The Barcelona legend’s 2.26 am […]
Kolkata, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran): Passengers are facing increasing inconvenience due to continuous disruptions in flight services over the past three days. With the winter travel rush at its peak, the cancellation of several flights by a private airline has led to chaos at both Kolkata and Durgapur airports. On Thursday morning, a total of […]
India’s long wait for United States visa appointments has eased significantly, according to the latest update from the US State Department. Processing times for key visa categories have decreased across major cities. This offers relief to students, workers and visitors after months of heavy backlogs.The following are the updated wait times for major Indian consulates:New […]
Kolkata, 15 November (Udaipur Kiran). The second day of the India–South Africa Test in Kolkata saw a disappointing performance from the Indian batting lineup, with no player crossing even the 40-run mark. KL Rahul top-scored with a fighting 39 as India were bowled out for 189 in 62.2 overs. Washington Sundar made 29 off 82 […]
Kolkata, September 24 (Udaipur Kiran News): Torrential overnight rain wreaked havoc across Kolkata and parts of West Bengal, leaving the city submerged and claiming at least 10 lives, including eight in the state capital due to electrocution. According to the state disaster management department, most of the victims in Kolkata came in contact with live […]
