Times of India -Kolkata

1. Sunny today, nor'wester likely in the evening in Kolkata: Met

   Despite favourable conditions for repeated spells of thunderstorms and overcast skies until Wednesday, the weather is likely to remain sunny and rainless till Tuesday evening, by which time the conditions will be favourable for the formation of a nor'wester to strike the city, weathermen said on Monday.

2. Health panel tells hosps to declare rates on sites in West Bengal

   All private hospitals and nursing homes have been asked to announce their respective patient care charges on their websites before they revise rates at the beginning of each financial year.

3. Student, 2 others killed in illegal cracker unit fire in West Bengal

   Three persons, including a 16-year-old girl, who had appeared for her Madhyamik examination this year, died in a blast in an illegal cracker factory in South 24 Parganas' Mahestala on Monday evening.

4. Kolkata's iconic yellow cabs may get fresh life in green avatar

   The city's iconic yellow taxis may get a fresh lease of life, even beyond their 15-year scrap limit, with the state government drawing up plans to facilitate their conversion to electric vehicles.

5. 7 nabbed with fake notes, arms & drugs in Kolkata

   The Bengal STF and the Kolkata Police STF have busted several gangs dealing with illegal arms, fake currency and drugs.