Pooja Mehta

Kolkata

Reports from West Bengal, North-East, Bangladesh for Times Network. Covers Terrorism, Conflict, Politics, Defence, Crime. IVLP alumni.

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2 Rooms, 3 Bodies: Three Of Family Found Hanging From Fan In Kolkata Home

1 week ago | timesnownews.com | Pooja Mehta

Crime News2 Rooms, 3 Bodies: Three Of Family Found Hanging From Fan In Kolkata HomeReported by: Pooja MehtaUpdated Jun 17, 2025, 21:55 ISTsummaryThree members of a family — father, mother, and son — were found hanging from ceiling fans inside their residence in South Kolkata’s Kasba area in an alleged suicide case. Three members of the same family - father, mother & son allegedly committed suicide inside their residence in South Kolkata’s Kasba area.
Kolkata Fire: Over 1000 Shops Gutted After Massive Blaze Engulfs Khidirpur Market- VIDEO

1 week ago | timesnownews.com | Pooja Mehta

Powered by Kolkata NewsKolkata Fire: Over 1000 Shops Gutted After Massive Blaze Engulfs Khidirpur Market- VIDEOReported by: Pooja MehtaUpdated Jun 16, 2025, 07:57 ISTsummaryKolkata Fire News: Over 1000 shops have been gutted after a massive fire broke out in Kolkata's Khidirpur Market. The fire was brought under control after several hours.
Kolkata Fire: Over 1000 Shops Gutted After Massive Blaze Engulfs Khidirpur Market- VIDEO

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Pooja Mehta

Bengal man in Thane pushed into Bangladesh even as family, govt submit proof of his citizenshipThe Maharashtra Police and the BSF, according to the West Bengal government, pushed Mehbub Sheikh into Bangladesh despite intervention from the West …
The Challenge of Measuring Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

2 weeks ago | commonwealthfund.org | Eugene Declercq |Marie E Thoma |Pooja Mehta |Laurie Zephyrin

At first glance, maternal deaths might appear to be a straightforward issue to quantify and measure. Deaths occurring at the time of birth in a hospital as a result of conditions clearly related to delivery, such as postpartum hemorrhage, are easy to classify as pregnancy-related.
No Eid Prayers At Kolkata's Red Road: Army Issues Official Note, Check Details

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Pooja Mehta

12 hours agoHow religion, and not patriotism, motivates the Pakistan ArmyLt Gen Ahmed Sharif, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR), Pakistan, recently stated during a press briefing in Rawalpindi that …10 hours agoNo Eid Prayer On Kolkata’s Red Road This Year, Army Says Venue Needed For 'Military Purpose'TMC Minister Javed Ahmed Khan, who is also a member of the Calcutta Khilafat Committee, confirmed that his organisation received a letter from the …
No Eid Prayers At Kolkata's Red Road: Army Issues Official Note, Check Details

3 weeks ago | timesnownews.com | Pooja Mehta

Powered by Kolkata NewsNo Eid Prayers At Kolkata's Red Road: Army Issues Official Note, Check DetailssummaryThe Indian Army has refused permission for Eid-Ul-Zuha prayers to be held on Red Road in Kolkata this year. The area, located in front of the Army’s Eastern Command Headquarters at Fort William and traditionally used for the large Eid congregation, will be reserved for military purposes.
Menstrual Metastability: How Hormones Rewire the Female Brain Every Month

1 month ago | medium.com | Pooja Mehta

We often think of the menstrual cycle as a bodily experience. A recurring set of symptoms that includes cramps, bleeding, bloating, and mood swings. But what if it is much more than that? What if the cycle is not just hormonal and physical but also neurological, subtly transforming the architecture of the brain as it moves from phase to phase? A recent study published in npj Women’s Health takes us directly into that territory.
Kolkata Private Bus Operators Call Off 3-Day Strike; Services To Run Normally As of Now

1 month ago | timesnownews.com | Pooja Mehta

Powered by Kolkata Private Bus Operators Call Off 3-Day Strike; Services To Run Normally As of NowPrivate bus services in Kolkata will continue as normal after the Bengal Bus Syndicate called off its planned strike, at least for now. But what led to the last-minute change, and why were commuters worried? Here’s everything you need to know.
Dilip Ghosh's Stepson Found Dead In Kolkata Flat Under Mysterious Circumstances

1 month ago | timesnownews.com | Pooja Mehta

Dilip Ghosh's Stepson Found Dead In Kolkata Flat Under Mysterious CircumstancesThe son of Dilip Ghosh's wife Rinku Majumdar, was found under mysterious circumstances in a flat in the New Town area. Image: Dilip Ghosh (File photo/PTI)Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh's stepson was found dead at his residence on Tuesday.
Kolkata Honours Indian Army: Eden Gardens Wrapped in Patriotism, Bakery Crafts Missile-Themed Cakes

1 month ago | timesnownews.com | Pooja Mehta

Kolkata Eden Gardens Covered In Huge Poster Extending Support To Indian Army, Navy and Air Force In a tribute to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata was seen covered with a huge poster that extended support to the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) amidst the India-Pakistan conflict. The poster displayed the picture of Tiranga with the Indian soldiers in actions.

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RT @airindia: UPDATE: Air India has set up Friends & Relatives Assistance Centres at Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Gatwick airports to provi…

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Articles

2 Rooms, 3 Bodies: Three Of Family Found Hanging From Fan In Kolkata Home

Kolkata Fire: Over 1000 Shops Gutted After Massive Blaze Engulfs Khidirpur Market- VIDEO

Kolkata Fire: Over 1000 Shops Gutted After Massive Blaze Engulfs Khidirpur Market- VIDEO

The Challenge of Measuring Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

No Eid Prayers At Kolkata's Red Road: Army Issues Official Note, Check Details

No Eid Prayers At Kolkata's Red Road: Army Issues Official Note, Check Details

Menstrual Metastability: How Hormones Rewire the Female Brain Every Month

Kolkata Private Bus Operators Call Off 3-Day Strike; Services To Run Normally As of Now

Dilip Ghosh's Stepson Found Dead In Kolkata Flat Under Mysterious Circumstances

Kolkata Honours Indian Army: Eden Gardens Wrapped in Patriotism, Bakery Crafts Missile-Themed Cakes

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Kamalika Sengupta

Anannya Sarkar

Aatreyee Mohanta

Manogya Loiwal

Aritra Singha

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