Saikat Ray is a journalist at The Economic Times. He covers a diverse range of themes including regional interest and world news, climate change and environment, as well as construction and real estate, with a particular focus on building materials, water management, and environmental services. Saikat's work has been featured in The Economic Times and MSN.
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Saikat Ray's coverage predominantly focuses on local governance, particularly issues related to urban development, municipal policies, and the management of public spaces. His articles often highlight government announcements and address topics concerning Kolkata’s city life.
If you are reaching out to Saikat with a pitch, consider providing insights into local governance matters in West Bengal or Kolkata. Relevant stories could involve analysis of municipal policies impacting public spaces, urban infrastructure projects or developments centered around New Market area. Additionally, if your pitch involves quotes from local civic leaders or influencers involved in these areas would likely be well received by Saikat.
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By: Sarthak Ganguly, Saikat Ray
Kolkata: As part of a food safety drive, Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials carried out surprise visits to several Park Street restaurants on Friday. After inspecting kitchens of some of the popular eateries, the KMC food inspectors found stock of meat and fish in some restaurants not fit for consumption and decided to seize these items.
Saikat Ray Sep 06, 2026, 23:47 IST
By: Saikat Ray
New Market traders urged cops to keep watch on fresh encroachment. picture by Suparna Goswami Kolkata: Kolkata Municipal Corporation and cops will
Patchwork has already been completed on stretches on EM Bypass. pic by Suparna Goswami Kolkata: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will have to
By: Saikat Ray
Saikat Ray Sep 08, 2026, 23:59 IST
KMC scanner Kolkata: Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Tuesday issued suspension notices to 40 establishments including several prominent restaurants
By: Saikat Ray
Kareem's has kept its Mirza Ghalib Street outlet shut after receiving the licence suspension notice. picture by Biplab Bhattacharjee Kolkata: Even
By: Saikat Ray, Tamaghna Banerjee
hotel fire Kolkata: KMC has inspected more than 1,000 hotels and guest houses since the Aug 19 fire at a Free School Street hotel that killed nine people.
By: Saikat Ray, Subhro Niyogi
Kolkata rooftop restaurant Roots on Chowringhee seeks reopening after KMC notice; food and ingredient samples cleared tests, KMC reviewing approval.
By: Saikat Ray
Kolkata: Police arrested a sub-assistant engineer of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) in connection with the collapse of an under-construction three-storey warehouse in Taratala, killing 16 people this June.
