Bhattacharjee, a former member of the CPM's top decision-making body, the Politburo, served as Bengal's Chief Minister from 2000 to 2011, succeeding Jyoti Basu.

The disruption in communication channels has resulted in distress as they are unable to check whether their loved ones back home are safe or not.

Nahoum & Sons, situated in Kolkata, takes of chicken patty from its menu owing to unavailability of meat that meets specific Jewish religious standards for slaughter.

From Swine flu to types of influenza, conjunctivitis, Covid, dengue, diarrhoea and chicken pox are making life difficult for city dwellers.

The state government is of the view that it would replace trams with electronic trolley buses, as it has no plans to extend the existing tram routes in the city since the streets are already congested.

TMC supporters began arriving from distant districts two days prior, setting up camps in various parts of the city. The anticipation surrounding this rally is high, as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to outline the party's national-level blueprint from the stage.

Britannia shifting focus to shutting down older, less efficient factories near city centers and establishing modern facilities with higher production capacities have, reportedly, led to the development.

Operations will cease from 6 pm on Sunday until 6 am on Monday, ensuring the safety of dock workers, port officials said.

Anar, who arrived in the city on May 12 for medical treatment, has been untraceable since May 13, according to a senior official from the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.

Salt Lake recorded 43.5 degrees Celsius, while Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas sizzled at 44.6 degrees Celsius.

After they were detained, the TMC leaders said they would be continuing their protest at the Mandir Marg police station, where they were taken by the police.

The inauguration of the country's inaugural underwater metro service, linking Howrah Maidan and Esplanade stations along the East-West corridor of the Kolkata Metro Railway, took place earlier this month.