ICAI to open 11 CoEs in 2 yrs, Kolkata chapter by Dec 24
Kolkata, Feb 24 (PTI) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Saturday said it will open the Kolkata chapter of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) by December 2024. This will mark the third such centre of excellence after Hyderabad and Jaipur. “The CoE in Kolkata will be established in Rajarhat by December this […] Key Points
ThePrintKolkata was more polluted than Delhi on some days. But where's the noise?
Delhi government at least seems to be trying to deal with air pollution. In Kolkata, little is being done to control the menace. Guidelines are followed more in the breach than observance. Key Points
ThePrintAfter Rahul Gandhi's 'Panauti' jibe, Mamata calls PM Modi 'Paapi'
Without taking a name, Mamata Banerjee said, Wherever Paapi (sinister) goes, his sins follow him everywhere... The Indian team played so well that they won all the matches in the World Cup, except the one attended by the paapis (sinners), she said, without naming anyone. She went on to say that India would have won the cricket World Cup if the final match was played in Kolkata or Mumbai. Key Points
Economic TimesAs Gaza weeps, Kolkata sleeps. What happened to the ‘city of protests’?
Kolkata, it now seems, is a city without thought. A far cry from the city that roared for Vietnam, Nandigram, it has now misplaced its conscience. Key Points
ThePrintArmy cook 'fakes' own kidnapping in Kolkata, detained in drunk state from hotel
An Indian Army personnel was detained by the Kolkata Police for allegedly fabricating his own kidnapping. The personnel, who serves as a cook in the Indian Army, was detained from a hotel in a drunk state. Key Points
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Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant Manisha Rani reveals she ran away from home, worked as a waitress and background dancer in Kolkata to make ends meet
Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant Manisha Rani is a social media sensation. The 29-year-old influencer recently opened up about her struggles. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIPL 2023 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore preview, probable teams, live streaming details and more
IPL 2023 Match no. 9 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 6. Key Points
mintDGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a technical evaluation of engine issues experienced by two IndiGo aircraft, according to an official. The flights, one from Kolkata to Bengaluru and another from Madurai to Mumbai, suffered engine problems on Tuesday. Key Points
Economic TimesWest Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee remembers Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan at 29th KIFF
Tuesday's ceremony began with a special performance by a group of artistes. The guests also did not leave a chance to enthrall the audience as they grooved to the festival's theme song along with Mamata Banerjee. Salman, like always, stole everyone's attention with his Dabangg hook step. Key Points
Hindustan TimesOnce upon a tram... Now, Kolkata bids a teary farewell
Trams once plied across most cities in India, but it was Kolkata that held onto its slowness. If the Victoria Memorial defines Kolkata's skyscape, the trams came to become a marker of its cityscape. After clutching onto trams for 151 years, Kolkata is bidding adieu to it. Tracing the tram journey in images. Key Points
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Virat Kohli's birthday: CAB to hold grand show with 70,000 Kohli masks, cake, laser show at Eden Gardens
India v South Africa: India will face South Africa on November 5 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In the past, India and South Africa have faced each other in 5 matches in the ICC ODI World Cup. Of these 5 games, India have won 2 games, whereas South Africa have won 3 matches. Key Points
Business TodayGT vs KKR live streaming: Here’s all you need to know about IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Kolk
In the upcoming IPL 2023 match, Gujarat Titans aim to secure their third consecutive victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi addresses women's rally in Bengal's Barasat
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi will be inaugurating India's first under-river metro in Kolkata. The 4.8km Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stre Key Points
Times Of IndiaKolkata tops India with 2,448 cars per km; Most roads cross vehicle-carrying capacity
Kolkata has the highest vehicular density among all Indian metros, with 2,448 vehicles per km of road. The average trip times within the city have doubled in the last five years, attributed to the surge in personal vehicles and decline in public transportation, particularly during the pandemic. Kolkata has approximately 45.3 lakh vehicles traversing 1,850 km of road space and requires six-lane roads to accommodate the current influx of vehicles. Key Points
Economic TimesNarayana Health to set up Rs 1,000-cr super speciality hospital in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 21 (PTI) Narayana Health is planning to set up a 1,000-bed super speciality hospital in Kolkata in the next two years, its chairman Devi Prasad Shetty said on Tuesday. Shetty, a renowned cardiac surgeon, said Narayana Health has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for the project. “It is my dream to come up with […] Key Points
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View: Why Diwali should become a festival of lights not sounds
The death of a Kolkata Mounted Police horse, named Voice of Reason, after being startled by post-cricket match firecrackers highlights the harmful impact of fireworks on animals, especially during Diwali. The incident brings attention to the often-overlooked aspect of animal welfare amid the festive celebrations. Key Points
Economic TimesHow Mamata Banerjee is the poor victim in Kolkata rape-murder case
A trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Women in Bengal, who have seen horrific sex assaults, have risen up in protest. But in all these, it is Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee who is projecting herself as the poor victim. The helpless CM is now taking to the streets seeking justice. Key Points
India TodayBangladesh man's arrest for hoax bomb threat to Delhi airport reveals lies to wife
A Bangladeshi national was arrested from Kolkata for sending a hoax mail to the Delhi airport authorities claiming there was a bomb on a flight. He told the police he was trying to prevent his brother-in-law from meeting him. Key Points
India TodayMobbed & thrashed — attack on ED team not 1st time central agencies faced hostility in Bengal
In February 2019, CBI officers were detained outside residence of then Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar. Subsequently, central forces were deployed outside CBI, ED offices. Key Points
ThePrintKolkata's residential market, I&L sector supply poised to witness 5-year high in 2023
Kolkata, Nov 20 (PTI) The residential market and industrial and logistics (I&L) sector supply in Kolkata are poised to witness a 5-year high supply in 2023, real estate consultancy firm CBRE said on Monday. Officials said that the supply in the I&L sector is expected to nearly double to 5.2 million square feet in 2023, […] Key Points
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PBKS vs KKR Live Score Updates IPL 2023: Bhanuka Rajapaksa falls after explosive fifty, Punjab eye 200-plus total
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Score, IPL 2023 Match Today: Nitish Rana won the toss and Kolkata Knight Riders will field first at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali. Catch the latest updates of PBKS vs KKR. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTop 5 Best Astrologer In Kolkata
Each of the listed astrologers has a unique approach and incredible wisdom that can light up your life's path. So, don't hesitate to reach out. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRohit & Co.'s Bharat Darshan: 9 league games, 9 cities, 8400 km
Pakistan are scheduled to play two games each in Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The only single-city game for Pakistan is in Ahmedabad where they take on India in a high-stakes match on October 15. While Rohit and his players will travel extensively, Babar Azam's side will travel around 6849 km. More importantly it will get a week each in two cities --Hyderabad at the start of the tournament and Chennai during the final week of October. Key Points
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