Kolkata

29 Jun

Multiple flight cancellations from Kolkata to Bagdogra due to heavy rainfall

editorWest BengalKolkata

Flights to Kolkata were disrupted, aided by terrible weather at Bagdogra, necessitating multiple cancellations due to shortages. Two flights that had already taken off from Kolkata to Bagdogra have almost turned around after they failed to land safely. Three flights of IndiGo and SpiceJet and one flight each of Go First, AirAsia India and Alliance Air were canceled. Four flights were additionally canceled, including two flights operated by IndiGo and one flight each supported by SpiceJet and GoFirst. Most of the canceled flights were to the city from Bagdogra, although an Alliance Air flight from Lakhimpur and an IndiGo flight…

25 Jun

Nupur Sharma again refuses to turn up at police station in Kolkata

editorPoliticalKolkata, Nupur Sharma

Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, on Saturday, once again refused to adhere to the summons from a police station in Kolkata.According to the summons issued by Amherst Street police station under the north and north suburban police station under Kolkata Police, Sharma was supposed to be present at said police station on Saturday afternoon. However, a letter from Sharma reached the Kolkata Police through email on Saturday. This is the second time that Sharma has ignored the summons from the city police. Earlier, she was sent a notice from the Narkeldanga Police station under Kolkata Police’s eastern suburban division where…

23 Jun

Bengali director Tarun Majumdar hospitalised in Kolkata

editorEntertainment, West BengalKolkata

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Tarun Majumder is 'very critical' after his fitness deteriorated on Wednesday night. He is admitted to SSKM Country Hospital in Kolkata. It has been almost a week now that he is being treated in the hospital for kidney and heart related problems. The 92-year-old director is being closely monitored by a team of doctors. Tarun Majumdar made his debut as a solo director in the film industry in 1985 with Vasant Chowdhury in Alor Pipasha. Earlier, his works were credited under Yatrik - the group of filmmakers who protected Tarun Majumdar, Dilip Mukherjee and Sachin Mukherjee. Jatrik…

21 Jun

China-made Dalian rake which arrived in Kolkata 3 years ago to undergo trials soon

editorTech Byte, West BengalKolkata

The Chinese-made Dalian rakes - which arrived in Kolkata more than three years ago - are set to undergo essential speed and balance tests before thirteen more such rakes are imported and inducted into the Metro Railway's current fleet. The Chinese rake will be declared fit for industrial operations only after it passes the oscillations which check the lateral movement of the train as it turns at 80kmph. The eight-coach prototype of the Dalian rake, manufactured by CNR Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co, has undergone a series of tests at the Noapara depot since its arrival on March 3,…

13 Jun

ASUS launches Pegasus Store in Kolkata

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaASUS, Kolkata

ASUS India, a Taiwanese tech giant announced the launch of a Pegasus store in Kolkata. Located at E-mall, the new exclusive store is spread across 304 sq. ft. and will feature the company’s entire gamut of consumer laptops, ROG laptops and other accessories under one roof. The exclusive store is inaugurated on June 9th, a befitting testament to ASUS’s vision of its retail presence in India. The new outlets take the mark of the brand’s total premium retail stores to 9 in West Bengal and 4th in E-mall. The stores feature innovative demo zones to offer a premium experience and…

10 Jun

Exclusive previews of Volkswagen Virtus in Kolkata

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaKolkata, Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India organizes the exclusive preview of its striking, exhilarating, German-engineered, new global sedan the all-new Virtus at its Kolkata showroom. Pan India exclusive previews for customers commenced on 14th May and will be organized across all 152 Volkswagen dealerships till 08 June 2022. It is the second product from the Brand under the India 2.0 project slated to launch on 9th June 2022 for the Indian market. It is built on the MQB A0 IN Platform with up to 95% localization levels. It comes with features such as the 20.32 cm digital cockpit, 25.65 cm large touchscreen…

02 Jun

After singer Krishnakumar Kunnath death, Kolkata Police file unnatural death case

editorEntertainmentKolkata

The Kolkata Police on Wednesday registered a case of unnatural loss of life in connection with the death of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, ANI reported. KK died on Tuesday night time rapidly after performing at a live performance at the city’s Nazrul Mancha auditorium. He collapsed at the hote after the live performance. Doctors at the Calcutta Medical Research Institute said that the singer had died the time he was admitted to the hospital. While physicians stated that they suspected cardiac arrest to be the cause for his death, the police stated that a autopsy examination will be carried out on…

02 Jun

Bajaj Auto opens bookings for Chetak EV in Kolkata

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaBajaj Auto, Chetak EV, Kolkata

The world’s most valuable two-wheeler company Bajaj Auto has opened bookings for the Chetak Electric scooter in Kolkata. The company has facilitated exclusive online booking on payment of only Rs. 2000.Bajaj Auto had previously opened booking slots for its electric scooter in multiple cities; more than 12000 scooters are on Indian roads. The Chetak is now available in more than 25 cities around India. It has exciting features such as fully chargeable in 5 hours and has a quick charge of 25% in 60 mins. After fully charged, it runs for 90 kms in Eco Mode. It comes with LED…

01 Jun

Eminent Singer KK passes away at 53 after performing at Kolkata concert, PM Modi pays tribute

editorEntertainmentKolkata

Singer-composer KK, whose actual name used to be Krishnakumar Kunnath, died in Kolkata on Tuesday at the age of 53 He was once in the metropolis for a two-day concert, and took sick for the duration of an event at Nazrul Mancha. “He was declared dead to the medical institution around 10 pm,” said a CMRI health center staff. He died of a suspected heart attack. According to sources, KK felt sick during the concert. He complained of uneasiness throughout the interval but performed till the give up of the event. Post that, he was taken to a five-star hotel…

30 May

KTM Adventure Trails in Kolkata on 22nd May

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaKolkata, KTM Adventure Trails

The world’s #1 and India’s fastest-growing premium motorcycle brand KTM conducted the KTM Adventure Trails in Kolkata on the morning of 22nd May 2022, which is aimed at introducing the owners to adventure biking by taking them on single-day rides to explore exciting trails. These have been carefully selected and curated by KTM Experts to provide a wholesome riding experience and to impart knowledge on basic riding techniques for navigating all kinds of terrain, understanding the capabilities of their bikes, and their versatility both on and off the road. These are organized exclusively for KTM Adventure owners and customers who…