Politics
Bengal’s Cultural Identity Back in Political Spotlight as Suvendu Adhikari Targets Left, TMC
Kolkata: Bengal’s politics has once again turned towards religion, festivals and cultural identity, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accusing successive Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments of weakening the traditional cultural practices of Bengali Hindus. Speaking at a Ganesh Puja programme in Kestopur on Saturday, Adhikari said the issue goes back several decades, covering the […]
Forces
Drone Warfare Enters New Phase: IAF Launches Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran
Jaisalmer: The Indian Air Force has launched its first-ever Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, bringing together India’s leading unmanned systems companies, start-ups and defence innovators to test advanced drone technologies under realistic operational conditions. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), inaugurated the three-day event on Monday. […]
DGR, Corporate HR Leaders Meet in Kolkata to Boost Jobs for Ex-Servicemen
Kolkata: The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) organised a DGR & Corporate HR Conclave in Kolkata on Friday to strengthen employment and second-career opportunities for ex-servicemen (ESM). The conclave was organised through the Directorate of Resettlement Zone (East) at the Army Officers Institute (AOI), Vijay Durg, Kolkata. Representatives from around 40 leading corporate houses and industry […]
Kolkata
AI, Robotics Transform Complex Surgery in Orthopaedics, Cancer Care and Urology
Kolkata: Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic-assisted surgery are opening up new possibilities in complex medical procedures, helping doctors improve surgical planning, precision and minimally invasive treatment. At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road in Bengaluru, robotic technology is being used across orthopaedics, oncology and urology. The hospital says its teams have performed more than 1,000 robotic-assisted […]
Engineers’ Day: BAI Flags Pending Payments, Calls for Stronger Govt-Industry Coordination
Kolkata: Engineers’ Day 2026 was observed by the Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Eastern (Kolkata) Centre on Tuesday with a focus on the contribution of engineers and contractors to Bengal’s infrastructure growth. The programme was held at The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata. PWD & PHE Minister Dr Ajoy Kumar Podder, Panchayat & Rural Development Minister […]
New Town Durga Puja Row: Organisers to Reveal ‘Four Years of Struggle’
Kolkata: The organisers of the New Town Sanatani Durga Puja on Wednesday highlighted the challenges they claimed to have faced over the past four years, including difficulties in securing a venue and legal battles, during a press conference at the Press Club. The puja was inaugurated by BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in […]
