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1 week ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra |Subhro Niyogi
NewsCity restos initiate corrective measuresKolkata: Even as several rooftop restaurants commenced their ‘back-end' work to take corrective measures, the National Restaurants' Association of India (NRAI) said on Wednesday that it will not ‘back or stand by' those who flout safety or civic norms.
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2 months ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Tamaghna Banerjee |Prithvijit Mitra
NewsCity Newskolkata NewsSuper Sunday: Kol prays & cheers as Team India lays 25-yr-old demon to rest in nail-biting finishTrendingKolkata: Fans swayed between hope and despair, joy and heartbreak, as the India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final took unexpected twists and turns.
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2 months ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Dwaipayan Ghosh |Prithvijit Mitra
Kolkata: The suicide of a father and his autistic daughter at Behala's Shakuntala Park could be a case of ‘copycat suicide'. This incident occurred almost two weeks after the Tangra incident, where three members of a family died and three survived after an apparent suicide pact went wrong. Fifty-three-year-old Sajan Das was depressed and was reportedly a part of a conversation with some friends where the Tangra Dey family incident was discussed.
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2 months ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra |Tamaghna Banerjee
Kolkata: The city witnessed a cricket carnival on Sunday as fans came together to witness the India-Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy. From performing yajnas to setting up small tents in neighbourhoods, the passion for the game was on full display as thousands cheered for the Men in Blue at homes, clubs, and pubs. The support paid off as India cantered to an easy win by six wickets powered by Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami restricted Pakistan to a modest 241.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra
Kolkata: A Kolkata hospital has found an innovative way to beat the traffic and rush critically ill patients to intensive care. Desun Hospital will inaugurate a rooftop helipad on Friday where emergency patients will be flown in. Desun will be the first hospital in Kolkata to introduce the service. It took nearly two years to create the helipad on the rooftop of its new annexe II building for the use of air ambulances.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra
Kolkata: The city shivered in the winter chill as the minimum temperature plunged below normal to 12.3°C on Saturday, making it the season's coldest day so far. The chill persisted throughout the day. According to the Met department, the chill-bearing northwesterly winds were in full flow. The maximum temperature has been hovering around 22°C and 23°C for the last three days. However, it could start getting warmer from Sunday as a western disturbance (WD) approaches south Bengal.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra
Kolkata: Measures to screen and identify patients with symptoms of human metapneumo virus (HMPV) have been initiated at some city private hospitals. At least two hospitals on Wednesday decided to make a virus detection test mandatory for patients with severe symptoms on admission. A hospital in south Kolkata identified an isolation ward where patients with symptoms and recent foreign travel history are being admitted.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha |Prithvijit Mitra
NewsCity Newskolkata NewsIndia monitoring reports of HMPV spread in China, no cause for panic: Health ministryTrendingIndian health agencies are monitoring reports of a new human metapneumovirus variant in China. Authorities reassured that it's a common respiratory virus, with current infrastructure well-equipped to handle any increases in cases. Bengal health officials and doctors in Kolkata remain vigilant but emphasize there's no significant rise in infections in India so far.
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Dec 28, 2024 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra
NewsCity Newskolkata News2025 revamp plan: Private hospitals in Kolkata to add 1,700 beds, new unitsTrendingPrivate hospitals in Kolkata are set to expand their capacities by 2025 by adding new beds and units for specialties like cancer, gastro care, and mother-child care. Notable hospitals such as Woodlands, Narayana, Charnock, Ruby General, BP Poddar, and Desun have detailed plans for these enhancements, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical services.
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Dec 21, 2024 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prithvijit Mitra
NewsCity Newskolkata NewsKolkata's festive fervor: Restaurants and pubs witness surge in footfalls ahead of Christmas and new yearTrendingKolkata's restaurants and pubs experienced a significant surge in customers during the Christmas weekend, with many reporting a 20-30% increase in footfalls. Establishments in central and south Kolkata were particularly busy, prompting extended closing hours for the festive period.
