Category: Social Awareness

Women of Strength: Manipal Hospitals Kolkata Honours Leaders and Survivors on Women’s Day

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Kolkata: Stories of leadership, courage and resilience took centre stage as Manipal Hospitals Kolkata celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 with a special event honouring inspiring women leaders and patient survivors from diverse walks of life. The programme brought together doctors, healthcare professionals, women achievers and patients, creating a meaningful platform to recognise achievements, share personal […]

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West Bengal Police Crack Down on Counterfeit Goodknight LV Products in Kolkata and South 24 Parganas

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Kolkata: West Bengal Police, in coordination with Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL)—the maker of Goodknight, one of India’s leading household insecticide brands—conducted multiple raids across Kolkata and South 24 Parganas to curb the sale and distribution of counterfeit Goodknight LV products. The raids, supported by GCPL’s investigation agency, were carried out following actionable intelligence regarding […]

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Faith & Devotion: Kashika Kapoor Seeks Mahadev’s Blessings at Trimbakeshwar on Mahashivratri

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Nashik : As Mahashivratri was celebrated with devotion across the country, Kashika Kapoor marked the auspicious occasion with a soulful visit to the sacred Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Embracing the spiritual essence of the festival, the actress appeared graceful in traditional attire, reflecting serenity and reverence. Away from arc lights […]

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“Cancer Is Not the End”: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria Celebrates Courage of Survivors

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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organised “Celebrating Cancer Warriors”, a cancer survivors’ meet aimed at spreading awareness and hope. Doctors, survivors, caregivers and community members came together to highlight that with early detection and advanced treatment, cancer is increasingly manageable and often curable. Cancer survivors shared inspiring journeys of resilience and life beyond cancer, encouraging patients […]

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50 Years On, West Bengal Renews Fight Against Bonded Labour Through Statewide Legal Awareness Drives

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Kolkata: Marking five decades of the historic Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, a series of legal awareness and sensitisation programmes were organised across West Bengal, reaffirming the State’s commitment to eliminating bonded labour, human trafficking and labour exploitation. A key public outreach programme was held at Howrah Railway Station, one of the busiest transit […]

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Road Safety Drive in Kolkata: FADA Distributes 40 Helmets, Targets 1,000

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Kolkata: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has launched a road safety campaign in Kolkata by distributing 40 helmets. Under the initiative, FADA has set a target of distributing 1,000 helmets, which will be completed soon with the support of Kolkata Police. The programme was held at the Alipore Police Training Centre and aims […]

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ধূপকাঠি ও সিঁদুরের মোড়কে দেবদেবীর ছবি ব্যবহারের বিরুদ্ধে সনাতনী সমাজের তীব্র প্রতিবাদ

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কলকাতা : ধূপকাঠি, সিঁদুর-সহ বিভিন্ন নিত্যব্যবহার্য ধর্মীয় সামগ্রীর মোড়কে দেবদেবীর ছবি ব্যবহার এবং ব্যবহারের পর সেই মোড়ক নর্দমা, ডাস্টবিন ও আবর্জনার স্তূপে পড়ে থাকার ঘটনায় গভীর উদ্বেগ ও ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ করল সনাতনী সমাজ। সনাতনী সমাজের বক্তব্য অনুযায়ী, এই ধরনের মোড়কে দেবদেবীর ছবি ব্যবহারের ফলে অনিচ্ছাকৃত হলেও আরাধ্য দেবতার চরম অবমাননা হচ্ছে। দেবদেবীর স্থান কখনোই নোংরা […]

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26 Years, One Mission: Kalighat Sports Lovers Unite Kolkata in a Festival of Humanity

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Kolkata: Kalighat Sports Lovers Association has set a remarkable example of sustained social service through its uninterrupted 26-year journey in voluntary blood donation. What began in 1998 with just 504 voluntary donors has today evolved into a large-scale humanitarian movement, attracting an average of 2,000 to 2,500 donors at each camp. According to club officials, […]

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कुंभ नहीं, गंगासागर बनेगा आस्था का महाकुंभ: रिकॉर्ड भीड़ के लिए हाईटेक सुरक्षा और अभूतपूर्व इंतजाम

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कोलकाता : इस वर्ष कुंभ मेला आयोजित न होने के कारण गंगासागर मेला 2025 में देशभर से रिकॉर्ड संख्या में श्रद्धालुओं के आने की संभावना है। इसे देखते हुए दक्षिण 24 परगना जिला प्रशासन ने सुरक्षा, निगरानी और आधारभूत ढांचे को लेकर अब तक की सबसे व्यापक तैयारियां की हैं, ताकि श्रद्धालुओं को सुरक्षित और […]

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Usher in the New Year with Exciting Festive Experiences at IHCL Hotels Across Kolkata and Darjeeling

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Kolkata: As the year draws to a close, IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) invites guests to celebrate the New Year in grand style with a host of specially curated festive experiences across its iconic properties in Kolkata and Darjeeling. From lavish gala dinners and vibrant poolside parties to gourmet hampers and celebratory brunches, IHCL hotels […]

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