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Here are some of the latest news updates from Kolkata:
Breaking News
- Kolkata Metro Rail to resume services from June 1: The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has announced that it will resume services from June 1, after a gap of over two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: The Times of India]
- West Bengal government to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive for 18-44 age group: The West Bengal government has announced that it will launch a COVID-19 vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group from June 1. [Source: The Hindu]
- Kolkata Police to conduct surprise checks on restaurants and bars: The Kolkata Police has announced that it will conduct surprise checks on restaurants and bars in the city to ensure that they are following COVID-19 protocols. [Source: The Telegraph]
Top Stories
- Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial to reopen from June 1: The Victoria Memorial, one of Kolkata's most iconic landmarks, will reopen from June 1 after being closed for over two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: The Indian Express]
- Kolkata's street food scene gets a boost with new initiatives: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has launched several initiatives to promote the city's street food scene, including the creation of a street food festival and the introduction of a mobile app to help food vendors. [Source: The Economic Times]
- Kolkata's real estate market shows signs of recovery: The real estate market in Kolkata is showing signs of recovery, with several developers reporting an increase in sales and inquiries. [Source: The Business Standard]
Sports News
- Kolkata Knight Riders to play their next IPL match in Ahmedabad: The Kolkata Knight Riders will play their next Indian Premier League (IPL) match against the Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on June 1. [Source: ESPN Cricinfo]
- Mohun Bagan to play their next I-League match against East Bengal: Mohun Bagan will play their next I-League match against East Bengal on June 5 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. [Source: The Indian Express]
Entertainment News
- Kolkata's film industry to resume production from June 1: The film industry in Kolkata is set to resume production from June 1, after being shut down for over two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: The Telegraph]
- Kolkata's theatre scene to host several plays in June: Several plays are set to be staged in Kolkata in June, including productions by the Kolkata Theatres and the Sisir Deb Theatre Group. [Source: The Hindu]
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Kolkata.