The death toll in the massive fire near Kolkata has risen to 21 after 13 more bodies were recovered from gutted buildings in Anandapur, South 24 Parganas. With 28 people still missing, authorities fear the toll may rise further as rescue and identification work continues
30 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
The owner, Gangadhar Das, was arrested from the Garia area of Kolkata and will be produced before a Baruipur court, police said; earlier, an FIR was lodged against Das in connection with the fire that broke out late Sunday night at the factory and warehouse in Anandapur's Nazirabad area
29 January,2026 06:46 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Across major cities, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,61,940 per 10 grams in Mumbai and Kolkata, while Chennai recorded a higher rate of Rs 1,63,190. In the national capital, Delhi, the price stood at Rs 1,62,090
28 January,2026 12:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The blaze in the twin units in the Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits, on the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after a seven-hour firefight. However, pockets of fire in certain parts still raged, a senior police officer said
27 January,2026 11:36 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIADVERTISEMENT
