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
BRDS Design Exhibition 2026 Showcases Young Creative Talent in Kolkata, 25+ Design Institutions Participate
Kolkata: Student creativity, innovative ideas and emerging design talent were in focus at the BRDS Design Exhibition 2026, organised by Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio (BRDS) at Uttirno, Kolkata, on Sunday. The exhibition showcased a variety of creative projects by aspiring designers and provided students with an opportunity to explore higher education and career prospects in […]
Kolkata Celebrates Visually Impaired Champions at Disha Samman 2026
Kolkata:The air inside the auditorium hummed with a quiet, palpable electricity on Friday evening as the spotlight shifted away from the conventional to illuminate true, barrier-breaking resilience. At the 9th Edition of the Disha Samman 2026 hosted by Disha Eye Hospitals, the stage belonged not to corporate dignitaries, but to champions who have long had […]
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 […]
