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Kolkata: Braving low turnout, theatres to screen films in truncated manner

Owners of some single-screen theatres who were mulling suspension of screening due to low turnout at reopened cinema halls, reversed their decision, saying the show will go on in a truncated manner

Our media properties will be assets for future: Sanjiv Goenka

In a Q&A, the company's chairman dwells on his firm's deal with Hola SL and says more deals in media could happen in the future

Striving for relevance: Kolkata trams get a drive in a slowing world

Despite the campaigns, trams have been disappearing from the streets of Kolkata. From 37 routes covering 70 km in the 1960s, only six routes covering about 20 km are operational now

Kolkata hospital awaits DGCI nod on Phase-2 trial of Russia's Covid vaccine

If all goes well, Phase-II clinical trials of Russian vaccine Sputnik V will commence at state government-run College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital by the end of this month

West Bengal reports record 3,925 single-day Covid-19 recoveries, 60 deaths

West Bengal on Wednesday recorded the highest single-day recoveries of 3,925 Covid-19 patients, taking the tally to 3,17,928, according to the health department.

Imported onion likely to ease prices in Kolkata's wholesale market

The skyrocketing onion prices in the retail market are likely to ease as imported bulbs have put a break, at least temporarily, on the rise in wholesale prices in Kolkata, officials said on Wednesday

Kolkata beats Hyderabad as most affordable mkt for home purchase: Report

Kolkata has emerged as the most affordable market this year for home purchase among India's seven major cities, according to property consultant JLL India

Kolkata prepares for scaled-down Durga puja amid Covid-19 disruptions

The puja spirit that Covid-19 couldn't crush has been dealt a blow by the court ruling, and the crowds have since thinned

Park Street icons in Kolkata innovate as pandemic offers food for thought

Kolkata's iconic restaurants are innoviting to keep up with the Covid disruptions

Thousands flout distancing norms to throng Durga puja pandals in Kolkata

At some of the popular marquees in the city, such as Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park, Sribhumi Sporting and Badamtala Asar Sangha, people were not allowed to step inside without masks

2.5-3 mn sq ft of warehousing space to come up in Bengal in 3 yrs: Report

In its report ''Looking East: Warehousing in Kolkata'', the US-based property consultant highlighted that Kolkata and adjoining areas currently have 17.2 million sq ft of organised warehousing space

Mamata urges Centre to continue with Kolkata-London direct flights

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that there is a huge demand for flights to European countries from this part of India and urged the Centre to continue with Kolkata-London direct flight services

Govt transfers ED's Kolkata region chief Yogesh Gupta; posted in Delhi

The Centre has transferred senior IPS officer Yogesh Gupta, ED's special director heading the eastern region, to Delhi, an official order said

Kolkata: Explosion in city club sparks fear among locals, none injured

An explosion on Tuesday blew off a local club's asbestos roof and damaged a portion of its wall in the eastern part of the city, sparking fear among residents nearby, a senior police officer said

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Delhi's task force works to stem rural spread

Durga Puja concerns in Bengal, Ahmedabad's private hospitals bear huge chunk of caseload, and herd immunity becomes highly politicised--news on how the country is coping with the pandemic

Kolkata movie hall owners await govt order to resume functioning from Oct 1

Owners of many single-screen movie theatres in Kolkata said on Sunday that they are awaiting notifications from the Centre and the state government before deciding on reopening cinema halls which had been closed for over six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced on Saturday that movie theatres are set to reopen in the state from October 1. "To return to normalcy, Jatras, Plays, OATs, Cinemas & all musical, dance, recital & magic shows shall be allowed to function with 50 participants or less from 1 Oct, subject to adherence to physical distancing norms, wearing of masks & compliance to precautionary protocols," the chief minister had said on Twitter. Navin Chokhani, owner of Navina Cinema in south Kolkata told PTI, "we are happy with the positive indication, but there has to be official notifications by both the state and central governments before we reopen the cinema halls. "The chief minister said in ..

Met Department developing flood warning system for Bengaluru, Kolkata

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is developing a flood warning system for Bengaluru and Kolkata, Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Rajeevan said on Monday

Tax mop-up from metros sees double-digit decline; Kolkata worst-hit city

Numbers pose challenges to Centre's Rs 13.2-trn target

Petrol prices hiked across metros for 4th straight day: Check prices here

In Kolkata, petrol was sold for Rs 83.01, higher by 14 paise from its previous level of Rs 82.87 per litre

Covid-19: Online 'darshan' of idols on Ganesh Chaturthi in Kolkata

Several community puja organisers in Kolkata switched to the digital mode to enable people have 'darshan' of idols on Ganesh Chaturthi on Saturday. The shift came as many organisers imposed restrictions on the entry of visitors to the marquees to curb the spread of COVID-19. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted people on the occasion, tweeting: "Heartiest greetings to all on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi". Organisers of the Bidhannagar Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav, one of the oldest community puja in the city, enabled digital 'darshan' of the idol due to the COVID-19 situation, Anindya Chatterjee, a puja committee office-bearer, said. "Devotees can also offer puja, give 'pronami' (donation) and opt for home delivery of 'prasad' by clicking on the link https://rzp.io/l/HhSAlMe. This is part of our 'Grihakone Vinayak' (Vinayak at home) theme this year. Our celebration is also being live-streamed on our Facebook page," he said. Several Bengali organisations of ...