Politics
West Bengal Bypolls: Detailed Counting Arrangements Announced for Nandigram and Rejinagar
Kolkata: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, has announced detailed arrangements for the counting of votes for the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly bye-elections in Rejinagar (AC 70) and Nandigram (AC 210). Counting is scheduled for October 9. According to the press note issued on October 8, counting will be conducted […]
Forces
West Bengal Launches Dial 112 Emergency Service, 450 Police Cars and 450 Motorcycles Flagged Off
Kolkata: Residents of West Bengal can now seek emergency assistance through a single helpline number, 112, following the launch of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the service at around 11 am, marking a major step towards strengthening the state’s emergency response […]
410-Km ‘Hooghly Sankalp – MENU 2026’ Expedition Concludes at Kolkata’s Man o’ War Jetty
Kolkata: The 410-kilometre riverine expedition ‘Hooghly Sankalp – MENU 2026’, which began from Farakka, concluded successfully at Kolkata’s iconic Man o’ War Jetty on Thursday. The expedition, involving 60 Naval NCC cadets, marked its culmination with a grand flagging-in ceremony in Kolkata. The cadets arrived at the jetty accompanied by a vessel of the Inland […]
Kolkata
Ruby Cancer Centre Organises Breast Cancer Awareness Rally in Kolkata, Over 350 Participate
Kolkata: More than 350 people took part in a breast cancer awareness rally organised by Ruby Cancer Centre, a unit of Ruby General Hospital, in Kolkata on Saturday. The rally brought together cancer survivors, their families, doctors, healthcare professionals, nursing students and members of the cultural and sporting fraternity to spread awareness about early detection […]
12 Narayana School Students Qualify for IOQM 2026 in West Bengal
Kolkata: Twelve students from Narayana Group of Schools in West Bengal have qualified in the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2026, marking a significant achievement for the institution and its students in the field of competitive mathematics. Sk. Munahid Hossain emerged as the top performer among the Narayana students, securing 70 marks. Sagnik Roy […]
IHCL and Ambuja Neotia Launch AltAir House Hotels in Kolkata and Siliguri; ₹2,700 Crore Investment Planned in Bengal
Kolkata: West Bengal’s hospitality sector is set for a major expansion, with Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and Ambuja Neotia Group unveiling two new properties under the AltAir House – IHCL SeleQtions brand in Kolkata and Siliguri. The announcement comes alongside Ambuja Neotia’s investment commitment of approximately ₹2,700 crore in the state’s hospitality sector, covering […]
