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
Airtel Offers Fast Lane Entry to Tala Prattoy and Deshapriya Park for Postpaid Customers During Durga Puja
Kolkata : With Durga Puja celebrations bringing thousands of people to Kolkata’s popular pandals, Airtel has introduced an exclusive Fast Lane Entry facility for its postpaid customers at Tala Prattoy and Deshapriya Park from October 16 to 20, 2026. The initiative aims to make pandal hopping more convenient by helping eligible customers spend less time […]
Manipal Hospitals Kolkata Steps Up Durga Puja Preparedness with 24×7 Emergency and Teleconsultation Services
Kolkata : With Kolkata gearing up for Durga Puja celebrations, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata has strengthened its healthcare preparedness to ensure uninterrupted medical assistance for residents and visitors throughout the festive period. All five units of the hospital network — EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Saltlake and Broadway — are on high alert, with 24×7 emergency services, […]
IPF and Tandhan Group Launch Zero-Waste Durga Puja Initiative Across Seven Kolkata Pandals
Kolkata: In a bid to make Durga Puja celebrations cleaner and more environmentally responsible, the Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) and Kolkata-based Tandhan Group have joined hands to launch a Zero-Waste Durga Puja initiative across seven prominent puja pandals in Kolkata. The initiative focuses on waste segregation, recycling and responsible waste disposal during the city’s biggest […]
