kolkata News

Check out the latest news in Kolkata on The Times of India with a wide range of topics, including Kolkata's politics, crime in Kolkata, sports, fashion, movies, culture, dance and music, industries, civic bodies, Kolkata traffic updates, new trends, Kolkata weather and education. From the regular hustle-bustle of the fast-paced life of the metropolis to the colonial-era buildings. From latest political developments to entertainment-related events or even Kolkata's traffic jams. We cover it all in detail and you can check it all in just one click. Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is also known as the 'City of Joy'. One of the most densely populated cities in the country, Kolkata also served as the showpiece capital of the British power in India. The gateway to the eastern part of the country is home to prominent intellectuals. The city is known for its easy pace and intellectual prowess. The metropolis is a city of colonial architecture, museums, art galleries, traditional food, temples, music and theatre. Kolkata is divided into 144 municipal wards which are governed by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). The corporation, as the apex body, discharges its functions through the mayor-in-council, consisting the mayor, deputy mayor and 10 other elected members of the civic body.