Small Entrepreneurs Forced to Turn to Moneylenders with Exorbitant Interest Rates After RBI Ban on IIFL Gold Loans

Kolkata :  The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent ban on IIFL Finance’s gold loan business has left many small entrepreneurs in West Bengal in dire straits, forcing them to seek loans from moneylenders charging astronomical interest rates of up to 60% per annum. IIFL Finance, which claims to serve sixty lakh customers, primarily small […]

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Dr. Saloni Wagh, Director, Supriya Lifesciences` comments on Union Budget 2024-25

 Mumbai :“This budget represents a pivotal move towards a Vikasit Bharat, emphasizing progress through targeted support for Garib (poor), Mahilayen (women), Yuva (the youth) and Annadata (farmers). Key focus areas include employment, skill development, MSME growth—vital for GDP and exports—and middle-class upliftment. The full exemption of basic customs duties on three cancer treatment medicines is […]

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REGULATION OF TRAINS FOR TRACK MAINTENANCE WORK IN HOWRAH DIVISION

Kolkata: Due to Track maintenance work, Traffic and Power Bolck has been planned on on Down Main Line over Guskara station on 31.07.2024 (Wednesday). Consequently, following arrangements in train running have been made as under:- Rescheduleing of train:13147 Sealdah – Bamanhat Uttarbanga Express will leave Sealdah at 20:25 hrs. instead of its schedule departure time […]

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The Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Inaugurates the 12th SAI Model United Nations Conference 2024

New Delhi : SAI International, one of the leading educational Group of India proudly hosts the 12th edition of the annual SAI Model United Nations Conference (SAIMUN) on 26th and 27th July’ 2024. Today, the opening ceremony was graced by His Excellency, the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Shir Raghubar Das, as the chief guest. This […]

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WORLD ORS WEEK OBSERVED BY SEALDAH DIVISION WITH HUGE ENTHUSIASM

Kolkata: World ORS week is observed each year during last week of July to emphasize upon the importance of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) as a method to treat dehydration and diarrhoea. ORS is a glucose based salt solution that is used to prevent and treat dehydration. The theme for celebration of ORS week 2024 is […]

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Maj Gen Sarabjit Singh Bakshi Visits Embarkation Headquarters

Kolkata : Major General Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, SM, Additional Director General, Strategic Movement, Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence, visited Embarkation HQ, Kolkata. He was welcomed by Group Captain AL Kishore, Commandant and all personnel of Embarkation HQ, Kolkata. Major General Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, Sena Medal, interacted with the personnel of Emb HQ, Kolkata and […]

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INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE KHAAN QUEST

New Delhi :The Indian Army contingent departed today for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 27th July to 9th August 2024 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The exercise will bring together military forces from around the world to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities. Last edition of Exercise KHAAN QUEST was […]

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RAILWAY MINISTER BRIEFED MEDIA PERSONS ABOUT UNPRECEDENTED BUDGET OUTLAY FOR RAILWAYS IN WEST BENGAL

Kolkata : Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology hold a Press Conference on budgetary allocation for Railways in West Bengal and joined through Video Link with the media persons present at Eastern Railway Headquarters, Fairlie Place. In the press conference, Vaishnaw, Railway Minister, revealed that during the regime of […]

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Meta Launches Meta Verified Subscription for Businesses in India 

New Delhi : Meta has now introduced Meta Verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India. The company introduced Meta Verified for businesses last year beginning with a small test to learn how Meta can offer the most valuable subscription toolkit to help businesses achieve their goals on its apps. Earlier this […]

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Mamta Binani, President of MSME Development Forum – West Bengal Applauds Government’s Proactive Measures for Inclusive Growth and Economic Resilience

Kolkata : CS (Dr.) Adv. Mamta Binani, President of MSME Development Forum WB said, “The recently announced Union Budget for 2024-25 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights a strong commitment to inclusive growth and economic resilience. We are optimistic about the government’s initiatives aimed at empowering youth, boosting agricultural productivity, and enhancing women’s participation in […]

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