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
Shakti in Every Form! Shyam Metalics Adds a New Dimension to Kolkata’s Durga Puja
From a wish-fulfilment installation to immersive cultural experiences and dedicated rest kiosks for Bengal Police, the initiative takes the spirit of Shakti beyond traditional Puja celebrations. Kolkata : Durga Puja in Kolkata is known for its artistic pandals, grand celebrations and deep cultural connections. This year, Shyam Metalics is adding another dimension to the festivities […]
Durga Puja Gift for Barrackpore Passengers! Sealdah Division Opens New Ticket Counter
New booking counter aims to ease queues at Barrackpore, while airport-style Pay & Use toilet complexes open at Sealdah and Ballygunge ahead of the festive rush. Barrackpore: With Durga Puja approaching and passenger numbers expected to surge across Kolkata’s suburban railway network, Sealdah Division has stepped up efforts to improve station facilities and make festive […]
Titan Enters a New Era of Watchmaking with In-House Mechanical Movement Brand Vetra
Kolkata : Titan has taken a significant step forward in its watchmaking journey with the launch of Vetra, its branded in-house mechanical movement platform, marking a new chapter in the company’s pursuit of advanced horological engineering. The new technology forms the foundation of the latest Titan Automatics collection, powered by the Vetra 7A series of […]
