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
Theobroma to Open First Two Kolkata Outlets on October 30, Expanding into Eastern India
Kolkata: Kolkata’s dessert lovers will soon have another familiar name to explore, as Mumbai-born patisserie brand Theobroma prepares to open its first two outlets in the city on October 30. The new stores, located in Salt Lake and New Alipore, will mark the brand’s entry into Eastern India. The company announced its Kolkata launch in […]
Sara Ali Khan in Her Grandmother’s City Kolkata, Inaugurates Kalyan Jewellers Showroom in Kankurgachi
Kolkata : Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan inaugurated Kalyan Jewellers’ new showroom in Kankurgachi, Kolkata, on Wednesday, bringing a touch of Bollywood glamour to the city. Expressing her happiness at being in Kolkata, Sara said the city was special to her as it was her grandmother’s city. The new showroom marks another step in Kalyan […]
Kolkata to Host Affordable Art Exhibition Featuring Original Works Under ₹50,000
Kolkata : Original paintings, sculptures, ceramics and traditional art forms will come together under one roof as the KIFALC Affordable Art Exhibition 2026 opens in Kolkata on November 3. The 13-day exhibition will continue until November 15, offering art lovers an opportunity to explore and purchase original artworks priced below ₹50,000. Organised by the Kolkata […]
