Kolkata: In a major step toward improving nutrition and reducing hidden hunger, Millers for Nutrition, powered by TechnoServe, launched five new fortified rice and wheat flour brands in West Bengal during an event held at Peerless Hotel, Kolkata. The launch brings together millers, government representatives and nutrition experts to expand access to fortified staple foods […]
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Kolkata: India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase driven by the adoption of emerging technologies, smart automation, and landmark policy reforms, senior industry leaders noted at the 4th Edition of the Manufacturing Conclave 2025, organised by Assocham in Kolkata. The conclave’s theme — “Powering the Future of Manufacturing: Local Touch, Global Impact” — reflects […]
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Kolkata: A workshop on First Level Checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026 was held today at the Taal Kutir Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata. The workshop was organised ahead of the FLC process, which will commence […]
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Kolkata : Sappho for Equality, a registered organisation working for queer, trans, and non-binary individuals for the past 26 years, will host Rongdhonu Mela, a vibrant Queer-Trans-Disability Flea Market, on 22 and 23 November 2025 at Taltala Ground, Jadavpur (beside EEDF Hospital). The event will be open from 12 noon to 9 pm on both […]
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Kolkata : Several iconic landmarks in Kolkata, including the Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (West Bengal Legislative Assembly) and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, were bathed in blue light to mark World Children’s Day and reaffirm the city’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and aspirations. Joining the initiative, the Kolkata Press Club and the […]
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Kolkata: Malabar Group, one of the world’s leading jewellery retailers, celebrated Children’s Day across its 1,531 Micro Learning Centres (MLCs) in India. The celebrations brought joy to nearly 60,000 children supported by the centres and were led by senior Malabar Group representatives along with local community dignitaries. The day began with the distribution of sweets, […]
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Kolkata: Jadavpur University has constituted a four-member inquiry committee to investigate a serious incident of alleged moral policing, harassment and physical assault involving fourth-year engineering students and women students on campus. The accused students have been barred from entering the university pending the completion of the investigation. According to senior university officials, several girl students […]
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Kolkata: In a significant step toward overhauling the security framework at Jadavpur University, the State Education Department has submitted a comprehensive compliance report to the Calcutta High Court detailing fresh measures including installation of 70 CCTV units, deployment of ex-servicemen as security guards and a full-scale audit by Kolkata Police across both the main and […]
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Kolkata : Procam International, promoters of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata (TSW 25K), announced Double Olympic Silver medallist and World Championships Gold & Silver medallist Kenny Bednarek as the International Event Ambassador for the milestone 10th edition, scheduled on Sunday, 21 December 2025. The world’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K race continues to […]
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Kolkata : Amity University Kolkata held its Convocation 2025 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, where more than 2000 students were awarded degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The event underscored the University’s focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and global preparedness. The prestigious Steve Baljit Sachar Award was presented to 23 outstanding students […]
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