Kolkata Police have arrested two senior officials of food chain Wow! Momo following a devastating fire at a warehouse complex in the Anandapur area on the outskirts of the city, which claimed the lives of at least 25 workers. The arrests come amid mounting questions over safety compliance and accountability…
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Nipah Surveillance Begins at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo
Kolkata: Amid concerns of a potential Nipah virus outbreak, bats at Alipore Zoo in Kolkata underwent RT-PCR testing over two days, according to officials. The tests aim to rule out the presence of the virus in the only facility in Kolkata housing a bat enclosure. The National Institute of Medical…
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Kolkata Floods: Metro Shut, Cab Fares Surge Before Puja
Kolkata woke up to chaos on Tuesday as heavy overnight rain flooded large parts of the city, disrupting Metro services, doubling cab fares, and throwing daily life off track just days before Durga Puja. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the downpour to a low-pressure system over the Bay of…
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Kolkata Woman Alleges Gang Rape in Regent Colony House
A 20-year-old woman in South Kolkata has alleged that she was gang-raped by two men at a house in Regent Colony, Haridevpur. The incident reportedly took place on Friday, September 5, 2025, and the complaint was filed the following morning. The Incident According to police, the survivor went to the…