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
Kolkata Gets Its First Affordable Art Exhibition, Featuring Works by Eminent Artists Under ₹50,000
Kolkata: Art lovers in Kolkata now have an opportunity to explore and own original artworks without spending a fortune. The Kolkata International Foundation for Arts, Literature and Culture (KIFALC) inaugurated its Affordable Art Exhibition 2026 on Tuesday at the KIFALC Centre on Raja Basanta Roy Road, bringing together works by renowned Indian artists and a […]
Mia by Tanishq Takes Diamond Jewellery Experience Across Kolkata with ‘Mia on Wheels’
Kolkata: Mia by Tanishq brought its contemporary fine jewellery experience to different parts of Kolkata through its three-day ‘Mia on Wheels’ campaign, held from October 27 to 29. The initiative saw specially decorated cars featuring diamond-studded designs travel across the city, connecting the jewellery brand with customers at popular neighbourhoods and shopping destinations. The campaign […]
