Kolkata
Indian Office Leasing Market Shows Mixed Performance: 6% Quarterly Decline Amid Projected Record Annual Growth
Oct 07, 2025 09:57 pm CST
Knight Frank India reports a 6% decline in office space leasing across India's top eight cities during the July-September quarter, though the January-September period still showed strong 24% annual growth. Despite quarterly slowdown, experts project record-breaking annual office absorption of 85 million square feet in 2025, with varying performance across major metropolitan areas including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai.
Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Case Till November
Oct 07, 2025 09:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has deferred its hearing on the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case until November, continuing to monitor safety protocols for healthcare professionals despite the primary conviction. The case, which sparked nationwide protests, resulted in Sanjay Roy receiving a life imprisonment sentence, while a National Task Force established by the court has recommended enhancing existing state laws rather than creating new central legislation to protect medical professionals.
Controversy Over Kolkata's 'Safest City' Status: RG Kar Victim's Parents Challenge NCRB Report
Oct 05, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The parents of an RG Kar Medical College rape victim have strongly contested Kolkata's designation as India's safest city for the fourth consecutive year according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). While official statistics show Kolkata having the lowest crime rate among 19 major Indian cities with only 83.9 cognizable offenses per lakh population, the victim's father claims 90% of incidents go unregistered. This controversy highlights the potential disconnect between official crime statistics and public perception of safety in the metropolitan city.
Calcutta High Court Demands Reports from CESC and KMC Following Multiple Electrocution Deaths Due to Waterlogging
Sep 25, 2025 10:04 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata due to waterlogging, demanding reports from both CESC Ltd and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation by November 7. Following accusations of negligence by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the court seeks clarification on safety protocols, emergency response mechanisms, and compensation for victims' families, with the state already announcing Rs 2 lakh for each affected family.
BJP Versus Trinamool After Mamata Banerjee's Dandiya At Kolkata Puja Pandal
Sep 25, 2025 02:09 am CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today joined women at a puja pandal in Kolkata in a few steps of Dandiya.
Rain, Thunderstorms Predicted In Kolkata In Run Up To Durga Puja
Sep 25, 2025 12:49 am CST
Kolkata, which received over 250 mm of rain on Tuesday leading to severe waterlogging, is likely to receive light to moderate showers with thunderstorms in the run up to Durga Puja, the IMD said on Wednesday.
State vs Discom Blame Game Over Electrocution Deaths During Kolkata Deluge
Sep 24, 2025 04:18 pm CST
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused power utility CESC of negligence leading to electrocution deaths in Kolkata and nearby areas yesterday, the discom has disowned responsibility
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025 11:55 am CST
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
10 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja, 100 Flights Affected
Sep 23, 2025 10:14 pm CST
5 Dead In Kolkata As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Traffic Chaos
More Rain In 6 Hours Than Last 22 Days Combined: Why Kolkata Is Flooded
Sep 23, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Between September 1 and September 22, Kolkata received 178.6 mm of rainfall, 16 per cent lower than the normal of 213.7 mm during this period. And between 8.30 am yesterday and 8.30 am today, the City of Joy received 247.4 mm of rain