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A damaged autorickshaw is taken out from the rubble of a collapsed flyover in Kolkata. (Photo: AP)

Kolkata flyover collapse: Not hopeful of finding any more body, says...

Army said focus of operations is now on debris removal and clearance of the road.

1 April 2016 12:26 PM IST

An underconstruction flyover collapses in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata flyover collapse: Residents felt earthquake had struck city

Scenes were so disturbing that locals brought clothes to cover dead.

1 April 2016 11:14 AM IST

Vehicles were crushed by the sudden collapse of an unconstructred flyover in Burrabazar (Photo: AP)

Kolkata flyover collapse: 'Bhaiya mujhe nikalo', cabbie cries for help

At least 24 people are killed and many still trapped under the debris, writhing in pain and awaiting help.

1 April 2016 10:57 AM IST

Rescue workers look at the mangled remains of a vehicle taken out from underneath a partially collapsed overpass in Kolkata. (Photo: AP)

Kolkata flyover collapse: Toll rises to 24 rescue ops on through night

West Bengal government ordered a high-level probe into the tragedy that triggered a blame game.

1 April 2016 10:44 AM IST

Rescue operations underway after an under-construction flyover collapsed on Vivekananda Road in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata flyover collapse: It was like a bomb blast, says a victim

â€œEverything is finished,â€screamed Parbati Mondal, whose fruit-seller husband was missing in the collapse.

1 April 2016 1:53 AM IST

The under-construction flyover that collapsed at Girish Park in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Flyover being built since 2009 collapses in Kolkata, 21 killed

The condition of several of the injured was critical and the death toll is likely to go up.

1 April 2016 1:08 AM IST

The bridge collapsed in North Kolkata near Ganesh Talkies (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Kolkata flyover collapse: Rescuers sift through rubble at collapse...

It was the locals who rushed to the spot and started the initial rescue work before informing police and fire office.

31 March 2016 9:27 PM IST

Several cars were crushed as the flyover suddenly collapsed in Kolkatas Bada Bazaar. (Photo: PTI)

Video captures terrifying moment the Kolkata flyover collapsed

Rescue operations are currently underway to save those who still lie strapped in the debris.

31 March 2016 4:46 PM IST

The bridge collapsed in North Kolkata near Ganesh Talkies (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata flyover collapse an act of God', says builder

The flyover has been under construction for 5 years; opposition parties demanded a CBI probe into the incident.

31 March 2016 1:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Left ruined Bengal in 34 years, Mamata in five: Modi

PM attacked Mamata Banerjee with the Narada sting, saying she has become a â€œshahenshahâ€ (emperor) from a street-smart...

28 March 2016 1:02 AM IST

New Zealand team celebrate dismissal of Bangladeshs Shakib Al Hasan during their match at the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket tournament in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

New Zealand beats Bangladesh for 4th straight win

New Zealand topped its group with eight points after earlier beating hosts India, Australia and Pakistan.

26 March 2016 6:51 PM IST

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hasan said Taskin Ahmed not bowling an illegal delivery during a match and still getting suspended is something that has happened for first time history. (Photo: AP)

BCB chief slams ICC over Taskin Ahmed suspension

BCB chief Nazmul Hasan said it is sheer injustice' to ban a key player in the middle of an important tournament like...

26 March 2016 4:39 PM IST