Kolkata Weather Today: Cloudy Skies, Rain and Thunderstorms Likely as Monsoon Remains Active
Kolkata, August 26, 2026: Kolkata is likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon pattern on Wednesday, with cloudy skies, intermittent showers and the possibility of thunderstorms shaping weather conditions across the city. The latest forecast indicates that residents should be prepared for periods of rain during the day, while high humidity is […]
Calcutta Bungalow Shut Over Licence Violations
A popular heritage hotel in Shyambazar has been ordered to shut down during the ongoing crackdown on commercial buildings after the Free School Street fire that killed nine people.Calcutta Bungalow is a boutique hotel located in a restored 1920s building on Radha Kanta Jew Street in Fariapukur, Shyambazar. The property has been popular with tourists […]
Bright Skies, Rain Warnings: Bengal Faces Another Unpreditable Monsoon Day
West Bengal is witness to a sharp contrast in weather today, August 24, as an active low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal keeps rainfall activity going across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers over most districts of South Bengal, with isolated heavy rainfall of 7–11 […]
Kolkata’s Hotels on Watch : How Many More to Shut Down?
August 23, 2026 | Kolkata: The fire-safety crackdown across Kolkata’s hotels and guesthouses has widened sharply, succeeding the August 19...
Suvendu Adhikari Vows to Establish Nationalism Inside and Outside Jadavpur University; 20–22 Lakh More Women May Get Annapurna Benefits
Kolkata, August 23, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stepped up his attack over the recent unrest at Jadavpur University, declaring that his government will establish “nationalism” both inside and outside the campus. At the same time, he has sought to reassure women affected by delays and exclusions under the state’s Annapurna Yojana, […]
Bengal: Former MLA Arabul Islam’s Car Attacked With Bombs, Bricks Day After He Quits ISF
Kolkata, August 23, 2026: Former Trinamool Congress MLA and recently resigned Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader Arabul Islam came under attack in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, with crude bombs and bricks allegedly hurled at his car while he was returning home on Saturday night. The incident took place barely a day after Islam […]
Kolkata Weather Today: Cloudy Skies, Rain and Humidity to Keep City Uncomfortable
Kolkata, August 23, 2026: Kolkata is likely to experience another typically monsoonal Sunday, with cloudy skies, intermittent rain and persistently high humidity shaping weather conditions across the city. The latest forecast indicates that the rain may not be continuous, but spells of showers are possible at intervals through the day, keeping roads and neighbourhoods damp […]
Kolkata Weather Today: Cloudy Start, Rain Likely Later; Humidity to Keep Conditions Uncomfortable
Kolkata, August 21, 2026: Kolkata is likely to see another warm and humid day on Friday, with the weather remaining largely cloudy and a possibility of rain increasing as the day progresses. According to the latest observations from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata recorded around 30.2°C with 88% humidity at 8.30am on Friday. The […]
Mirza Ghalib Street Fire: Leaseholder Arrested, Fire-Safety Probe Widens
The probe into the deadly Mirza Ghalib Street hotel fire has entered a pivotal phase, with Kolkata Police arresting Abu Zafar, the leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn, where the fire broke out early Wednesday. Two hotel staff members have also been detained for questioning, while the original owner, Bireshwar Mitra, is reportedly still absconding. The […]
Bengal STF Arrests Topsia Youth in Suspected ISI-Linked Spy Network; Rishra Hideout Exposed
Kolkata, August 20, 2026: The West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Zafar Shams alias Sunny, a youth from Kolkata’s Topsia area, from Rishra in Hooghly district in connection with an alleged Pakistan-linked espionage network. His arrest has emerged as another development in the investigation surrounding suspected Pakistani operative Rana Rauf alias Wahab […]