Durga Puja in Kolkata is one of the most famous festivals in the city and symbolises the worship of Goddess Durga. The festival is knwn for its vibrant celebrations that attract millions of devotees and tourists every year.

The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain and landslides in West Bengal until October 13. Weather conditions may disrupt Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, South Bengal, and North Bengal.

The soil at Sonagachi, the neighbourhood in Kolkata where sex workers live, has traditionally been used in the clay mix for idols. But, in recent years, its residents have been using it as their tool

Nearly two months have passed since the tragic rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, yet her parents and peers are still awaiting justice.

Junior doctors in Kolkata initiated a hunger strike, demanding improved hospital security, 24-hour protection for healthcare workers, and an investigation into corruption. Triggered by recent violent incidents and inadequate safety measures,