Kolkata: In a groundbreaking medical feat, Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur, has successfully performed a uniquely challenging kidney transplant on a young man from Bhutan suffering from severe Factor VII deficiency — one of the rarest genetic bleeding disorders in the world, occurring in just one in five million people. This is the first successful […]
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Olympic Medalist Kenny Bednarek, Football Legend Bhaichung Bhutia & Actor Srabanti Chatterjee to Inspire Runners at India’s Premier World Athletics Gold Label Race Kolkata: Registrations for the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata — India’s only World Athletics Gold Label 25K — have surged to record-breaking levels, reaffirming Kolkata’s position as one of the nation’s most […]
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Kolkata : The India Autism Center (IAC), an upcoming world-class residential and day-care ecosystem dedicated to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), announced the launch of its Caregiver Outreach Programme, an ambitious initiative aimed at training 300 specialized caregivers across West Bengal. Designed to address the growing need for skilled and compassionate support for autistic […]
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Kolkata : Eastern Fleet warships INS Khanjar and INS Kora, both frontline Guided Missile Corvettes of the Eastern Naval Command, are scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on 27 November 2025 as part of Navy Week and Navy Day 2025 celebrations. The deployment is part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing Mission-Based Deployments in the Bay of […]
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Kolkata: To mark the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Swayam organized a panel discussion and released two short awareness films on Gender-Based Online Violence at the Kolkata Press Club today. The event aimed to deepen public understanding of the growing digital threats faced by women, girls, and queer […]
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Kolkata: The Election Commission’s announcement on 27 October 2025 regarding the commencement of the Special Summary Revision (SIR) across West Bengal and 12 other states and union territories has triggered widespread concern among citizens. The draft voter list will be published following the SIR exercise, and the final list is expected on 7 February 2026, […]
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Kolkata: Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has recorded notable success in preventing impersonation and enhancing passenger safety with the recent introduction of a Unique Identification Badge for travelling ticket examiners (TTEs). The initiative is aimed at eliminating fraudulent individuals posing as railway officials to extort money from passengers — a problem that has plagued busy […]
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Kolkata: Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India celebrated its landmark iconic 50th (Golden Jubilee) Regional Conference in Kolkata. The Conference centred on the theme EYE – Ethics, Youth, Empower, underscoring the profession’s unwavering commitment to ethical practice, the growing role of young professionals and the continuous empowerment of […]
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Kolkata: Aditya Birla Vani Bharati School celebrated its 66th Foundation Day at the Science City Auditorium with a grand cultural showcase built around the thought-provoking theme, “Maintaining Balance Between Matriarchy and Patriarchy.” The celebration reflected the institution’s commitment to equality, inclusivity, and holistic learning. A key highlight of the evening was a captivating performance of […]
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Kolkata: Tolly 9 Banquets has officially launched its flagship luxury event venue at 243/2 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road in South Kolkata. The launch event was attended by dignitaries including Aroop Biswas and Sourav Ganguly. Designed as a modern, nature-blended celebration space, the property offers a glass-facade ballroom, landscaped lawn, bridal suites, pickleball courts and […]
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