Indore: Actor Adah Sharma has been announced as the face of Youth for Change Bharat – Say No to Drugs, a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at motivating young Indians to reject substance abuse and embrace healthier, more positive life choices. The campaign was officially launched in Indore, marking the beginning of a youth-driven movement rooted […]
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Kolkata: The International Awareness Drive to End Violence Against Women, organised by Maitree — a collective of women’s organisations in West Bengal — concluded today at Bowbazaar with resounding messages of solidarity, resistance, and demand for systemic change. The event marked the culmination of the global campaign observed annually from 25 November to 10 December, […]
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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: 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: 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 : Skipper Limited (BSE: 538562 | NSE: SKIPPER), in association with Joygopalpur Gram Vikas Kendra (JGVK) has made a courageous move towards empowering Sundarbans with the help of a planned plantation and community-based green project ‘Hariyali’ in the Basanti Block 24 Parganas South. The Sundarbans—spread across winding creeks, dense mangrove forests, and scattered island […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, part of one of India’s leading healthcare networks, celebrated Children’s Day with a vibrant and heartwarming programme on its campus, bringing together children, parents and paediatric specialists for a day of fun, learning and togetherness. The celebration featured a series of engaging activities—including a fashion show, magic show, tattoo art corner, […]
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Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI), in exercise of its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, along with the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and relevant provisions of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, has ordered a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in West Bengal. This directive […]
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PETA India’s Unique Pujo Installation Inspires Kindness to All of God’s Creation Kolkata : The City of Joy, known for its artistry and vibrant celebrations, witnessed a unique and compassionate twist to Durga Pujo festivities this year. At the Atlanta Club – Tollygunge pandal, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India unveiled an […]
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