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Fire at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital under control, cooling process underway

Commissioner of Police Vineet Kumar Goyal said the fire at SSKM Hospital has been brought under control

Fire at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital under control, cooling process underway
Updated On : 18 Nov 2022 | 8:06 AM IST

Situation peaceful in clash-hit Kolkata area, heavy security in place (

The situation in Ekbalpore area of southwest Kolkata was peaceful on Tuesday morning with police keeping a close watch on the neighbourhood that witnessed communal clashes, officials said. Forty-one people were arrested in connection with the clashes, they said. "No untoward incident was reported from the Ekbalpore-Mominpore area since Monday evening. The situation is peaceful. Heavy police deployment has been made," a senior Kolkata Police official told PTI. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in the area, which will continue till Wednesday. "Senior police officers are in the area and prepared to deal with any untoward incident," the official said. Seven police personnel, including deputy commissioner (southwest) Saumya Roy, were injured in the clashes.

Situation peaceful in clash-hit Kolkata area, heavy security in place (
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 11:53 AM IST

Kolkata Police again summon Nupur Sharma, third notice issued in 30 days

Sharma had avoided both the notices on grounds of security threat apprehensions following which the city police had also issued a lookout notice against her.

Kolkata Police again summon Nupur Sharma, third notice issued in 30 days
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 5:31 PM IST

Man who entered Mamata's residence says he thought it was Kolkata Police HQ

The man who sneaked past guards and entered the premises of CM Mamata Banerjee's residence in the city has told the police that he had done it thinking it was the Kolkata Police headquarters

Man who entered Mamata's residence says he thought it was Kolkata Police HQ
Updated On : 04 Jul 2022 | 7:28 PM IST

Kolkata police summon ex-BJP leader Nupur Sharma for comments on Prophet

The Kolkata Police summoned suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma in connection with her inflammatory comments on Prophet Mohammad, an officer said on Thursday.

Kolkata police summon ex-BJP leader Nupur Sharma for comments on Prophet
Updated On : 23 Jun 2022 | 11:07 PM IST

Bengal Police register FIR against CBI officials probing coal scam case

West Bengal Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against several Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers including the one who is heading the central probe agency's probe in the coal smuggling case

Bengal Police register FIR against CBI officials probing coal scam case
Updated On : 21 Jun 2022 | 2:51 PM IST

Prophet row: Nupur Sharma fails to appear at Kolkata police station

Sacked BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma skipped appearance on Monday before Narkeldanga police station here, which had sent her a notice over her controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed

Prophet row: Nupur Sharma fails to appear at Kolkata police station
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 6:33 PM IST

Prophet row: Nupur seeks time from Kolkata Police to appear for questioning

Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma on Monday sought four week's time to appear before the Kolkata Police in connection with her recent controversial comments on Prophet Muhammad.

Prophet row: Nupur seeks time from Kolkata Police to appear for questioning
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 3:04 PM IST

Kolkata Police summon ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over Prophet row

Kolkata Police summoned suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for questioning in connection with her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad

Kolkata Police summon ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over Prophet row
Updated On : 13 Jun 2022 | 3:02 PM IST
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 7:33 AM IST

KMC polls: Kolkata Police bolsters vigil, 23,000 personnel to be deployed

The Kolkata Police has heightened vigil across the city and its neighbouring areas ahead of KMC elections on Sunday, including initiating stringent checks at hotels and various entry points.

KMC polls: Kolkata Police bolsters vigil, 23,000 personnel to be deployed
Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 4:29 PM IST

Kolkata Police summons Mithun Chakraborty for his controversial speech

Kolkata Police asked actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty to appear before it on Monday, via video conference for questioning about his controversial speech during campaigning for Assembly polls

Kolkata Police summons Mithun Chakraborty for his controversial speech
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 6:47 AM IST

Left-Cong activists clash with police; 12-hr Bengal bandh called tomorrow

Left and Congress activists demanding jobs clashed with the police in central Kolkata's Esplanade area Thursday as they tried to break barricades on their way to state secretariat Nabanna

Left-Cong activists clash with police; 12-hr Bengal bandh called tomorrow
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 7:28 PM IST

Over 3k arrested for flouting Covid norms, not having masks: Kolkata Police

Besides, intensifying vigil in and around the city, Kolkata Police between October 11 to 20 has arrested at least 3,418 people for not wearing face masks to check the spread of coronavirus, the office

Over 3k arrested for flouting Covid norms, not having masks: Kolkata Police
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 4:17 PM IST

Covid-19: Eden Gardens to be used as quarantine facility for Kolkata police

A meeting at Kolkata Police Headquarter, Lal Bazaar, took place at the Chamber of Special Commissioner Jawed Shamim. It was attended by CAB president Avishek Dalmiya

Covid-19: Eden Gardens to be used as quarantine facility for Kolkata police
Updated On : 11 Jul 2020 | 10:43 AM IST

Kolkata Police stops VHP from distributing 'Hanuman Chalisa' at book fair

Police said they objected to the distribution of the religious book as it could incite passion among the visitors leading to law and order problem

Kolkata Police stops VHP from distributing 'Hanuman Chalisa' at book fair
Updated On : 10 Feb 2020 | 8:03 AM IST

Case against 150 people after Left students gherao Mamata at anti-CAA rally

The top brass of the Kolkata Police was tight-lipped about the matter

Case against 150 people after Left students gherao Mamata at anti-CAA rally
Updated On : 15 Jan 2020 | 1:32 PM IST

Former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar fails to appear before CBI

Rajeev Kumar's anticipatory bail application is likely to come up before a special CBI court

Former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar fails to appear before CBI
Updated On : 17 Sep 2019 | 11:41 AM IST

No flaunting of guns: Kolkata cops ban public display of weapons

The prohibition does not extend to persons exempted from certain provisions of the Arms Act and Rules, or to a holder of a permit granted by the Commissioner of Police

No flaunting of guns: Kolkata cops ban public display of weapons
Updated On : 30 Dec 2017 | 4:31 PM IST