Kolkata : In a landmark cardiac procedure, BM Birla Heart Hospital has successfully retrieved a leadless pacemaker that had been implanted for more than seven years and eight months — the first such documented case in Southeast Asia, including India. The complex procedure was performed by Anil Mishra, Director of Cardiology at the hospital, marking […]
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Kolkata : In a significant boost to Kolkata’s fast-evolving EM Bypass corridor, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited and Ambuja Neotia have jointly announced the launch of The Park Unizen, a hospitality-integrated development of serviced residences positioned alongside the upcoming THE Park Hotel. The project comprises 69 serviced residences, envisioned as a design-forward, hospitality-linked living address […]
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Kolkata : Textile artist Sunetra Lahiri transforms memory into material in her evocative two-day solo exhibition Elemental 2.0, currently on view at Kolkata Centre for Creativity. Though brief in duration, the exhibition leaves a lasting impression—stitched with nostalgia, fantasy and quiet joy. Curated by Kounteya Sinha with art direction by Oiendrila Ray Kapur, Elemental 2.0 […]
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Kolkata : India’s rich ritualistic and folk heritage finds a compelling cinematic expression in Masklore of India, a 62-minute docu-feature that explores the fading yet resilient tradition of indigenous masks across the country. Directed by Indranil Sarkar and produced by Jaspreet Kaur, the film presents a layered narrative of faith, folklore and living performance traditions […]
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Kolkata : Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, visited the Central Staff Training and Research Institute (CSTARI), Kolkata, to review the institute’s academic reforms, curriculum modernisation initiatives and infrastructure expansion roadmap. During the visit, the Minister undertook a comprehensive review […]
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Kolkata : The 19th edition of the Indian Coal Markets Conference (ICMC) 2026, organised by mjunction services limited, commenced in Kolkata on Tuesday under the theme “COALosseum: The Coal Battleground.” The two-day conference has brought together policymakers, mining companies, power producers, logistics players and global market experts to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of India’s […]
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Kolkata: In a proactive step towards strengthening community safety and personal empowerment, a special Karate training session was organised for residents of B.D. Block, Salt Lake. The programme was conducted under the expert guidance of Hanshi Premjit Sen, President of the Karate-Do Association of Bengal, with the objective of spreading awareness about effective self-defence techniques […]
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Kolkata : In view of the serious fire hazards caused by improper disposal and burning of waste near railway tracks, Sealdah Division has issued a strong appeal to the general public and daily commuters to prioritise safety and act with collective responsibility. With the onset of the dry season, the risk of fire incidents has […]
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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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The initiative underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sikkim: Generali Central Insurance, a joint venture between global insurance major Generali Group and the Central Bank of India, has announced its partnership with the Sikkim Football Association (SFA) as the Title Sponsor of the Senior Women’s Football League 2026, set to be […]
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