Tag: Kolkata
Draupadi Murmu's Kolkata Visit Cancelled
The National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to Kolkata on Saturday has been cancelled following the Centre's decision to observe a national day of mourning as a mark of respect to Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan who died after being shot. ....
Fight Breaks Out Between Two Passengers On Kolkata-bound Thai Smile Airways Flight
A fight between two passengers broke out onboard a Thai Smile Airways Bangkok-India flight bound for Kolkata, after one of them refused to follow cabin crew's safety instructions, according to reports. ....
In Successful Trial, IAF Jets Touch Down National Highway In Andhra
In a successful emergency trial, fighter aircrafts of the Indian Air Force (IAF) touched down the emergency landing facility set up on Chennai-Kolkata National Highway in Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. ....
Bus To Run On Biogas In Kolkata From March-end
A 75-seat bus powered by biogas will soon ferry passengers in this metropolis from March 30. The operators claim it will be India's first such bus service.....
You'll Always Be My Captain, Says Kohli To Dhoni
India's Test captain Virat Kohli on Friday said departing limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always been a leader a youngster would love to be with.....
Mushtaq Ali T20: Saha Dazzles For Bengal; Gambhir Takes Delhi Home
Bengal wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha justified his selection to the national Test side for the one-off game against Bangladesh, by blasting a half-ton to guide his state side to a 10-wicket win over Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 cricket tournament here on Wednesday.....
Woman IT Employee Assaulted For Protesting Against Loud Music
A woman Information Technology employee was assaulted by a mob after she protested against loud music in East Kolkata's Kasba area, police said on Saturday.....
Schoolkid Drowns In Hooghly River In Bengal
A Class 10 student drowned in the Hooghly river in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Monday, police said.....
'Dimpi' To The Rescue Of Diabetics
In a breakthrough that could transform the despair of diabetics into dimples of relief, Indian scientists have designed an insulin-like oral substance, nicknamed "Dimpi", which they claim can be used to tackle both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.....
Minister Launches Facebook Page Of Hunar Haat
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched the Facebook page of second Hunar Haat being organised by the Ministry here.....
