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
GNIPST Awards Degrees to 522 Students, 77 Rank Holders Felicitated for Academic Excellence Kolkata : A total of 522 undergraduate and postgraduate students received their degree certificates at the Academic Excellence and Degree Distribution Ceremony organised by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST) at the Guru Nanak College campus in Kolkata. The […]
Eveready Gives Bengal’s Traditional Toys a Modern Twist with Remote-Controlled Heritage Creations
18 artisans transform terracotta horses, Bengal owls and Raja Rani dolls into battery-powered toys; initiative unveiled at Mudiali Club Durga Puja pandal in the presence of actress Raima Sen Kolkata: Blending Bengal’s rich cultural heritage with modern technology, Eveready Industries India Ltd. has introduced a unique initiative to bring traditional folk-art toys closer to today’s […]
Newtown Durga Puja Pandal Gets Interactive ‘Dhak of Bengal’ Installation by Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Kolkata: The unmistakable beats of the dhak, the sound of the shankho and the rhythmic ringing of puja bells are drawing attention at the Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in Newtown, where Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has set up an interactive installation titled ‘Dhak of Bengal’. Running from October 14 to 21, the installation offers visitors […]
