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Aerial view of an industrial area at dusk with rows of industrial buildings and power transmission towers

By kolkatadekho

November 5, 2026

West Bengal New Industrial Policy 2026: What Kolkata Should Know

West Bengal is set to unveil its new industrial policy today. Here is what has

A modern metro train running on an elevated track, representing the Kolkata Metro Orange Line extension

By kolkatadekho

November 4, 2026

Kolkata Metro Orange Line: Beleghata to IT Centre Stretch Targets December Opening

The 4.5 km Beleghata to IT Centre stretch of the Orange Line is in trial

Storm clouds over the sea ahead of Cyclone Murasu landfall

By kolkatadekho

November 3, 2026

Cyclone Murasu Hits Andhra Coast: What It Means for Kolkata’s Weather This Week

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is crossing the Andhra coast tonight. Kolkata gets only light to

Maa Kali idol ahead of Kali Puja in Kolkata

By kolkatadekho

November 1, 2026

Kali Puja 2026 Kolkata Traffic Curbs: Road Closures and Goods Vehicle Ban from 8 to 11 November

Kolkata Police have announced goods vehicle bans, road closures and Kalighat curbs for Kali Puja

Blue metro train crossing a bridge, representing the Kolkata Metro Blue Line

By kolkatadekho

October 31, 2026

Kolkata Metro Blue Line Suspended Between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan on Sunday, 1 November

Blue Line trains will not run between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan from about 9 AM

A group of people walking down a street holding umbrellas in the rain

By kolkatadekho

October 30, 2026

Kolkata Weather Today: Arnab’s Leftover Rain Eases, but a Fresh Andaman Sea Low Keeps Bengal on Alert Through the Weekend

Cyclone Arnab's remnant is far inland, but a new low over the South Andaman Sea

Athletics running track in a stadium, representing the Kolkata Police constable physical efficiency test

By kolkatadekho

October 28, 2026

Kolkata Police Constable PMT and PET Begin October 28: Standards, Documents and Tips

Physical tests for Kolkata Police constable and lady constable recruits begin on October 28. Here

Dark storm clouds over a moody ocean and rocky coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab

By kolkatadekho

October 26, 2026

Cyclone Arnab Update: Andhra Landfall on October 28, What It Means for Kolkata

Cyclone Arnab is now forecast to hit the Andhra coast on October 28. Here is

People holding umbrellas walking on a wet road in the rain

By kolkatadekho

October 24, 2026

Bay of Bengal Low Pressure May Become Cyclone Arnab: What It Means for Kolkata This Week

A low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal could become Cyclone Arnab by October

Durga Puja festival in Kolkata

By kolkatadekho

October 23, 2026

Chorbagan Puja Stampede: Six-Member Judicial Panel Formed, New Pandal Safety Rules Likely From 2027

The West Bengal government has set up a six-member judicial panel led by retired Justice