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
Desun Hospital Marks World Stroke Day with Awareness Drive, Risk Assessment Kiosk
Kolkata: Highlighting the importance of recognising stroke symptoms early and seeking immediate medical care, Desun Hospital observed World Stroke Day 2026 with awareness sessions, the inauguration of a Stroke Risk Assessment Kiosk and a special meet for stroke survivors in Kolkata. The programme brought together medical experts, patients and stroke survivors to discuss prevention, diagnosis, […]
World Stroke Day: Kolkata Doctors Stress ‘BE FAST’ Warning Signs as Every Minute Counts
Kolkata: Recognising the warning signs of a stroke and seeking immediate medical attention can make a crucial difference to a patient’s recovery. Neurology and neurointervention specialists at Manipal Hospitals EM Bypass and Mukundapur highlighted this message during a World Stroke Day awareness programme in Kolkata on Thursday, focusing on early diagnosis, preventive healthcare and the […]
Tanishq Relaunches 13,000 Sq. Ft. Gariahat Showroom, Expands Its Bengal Presence to 36 Stores
Kolkata: Jewellery shopping in Kolkata’s Gariahat has a refreshed destination, with Tanishq relaunching its 13,000-square-foot showroom at Mukti World Complex, near Ballygunge Phari, on Thursday. The relaunch adds a new chapter to the brand’s presence in West Bengal, where it now operates 36 stores. The showroom was inaugurated at 3 pm by Sunil Raj, Retail […]
