Kolkata : Three recent First Information Reports (FIRs) related to alleged horse cruelty in Kolkata have prompted PETA India to call on the West Bengal government to replace horse-drawn tourist carriages with heritage-style electric vehicles. The appeal also follows the recent death of an 18-year-old Indian tourist in a horse-carriage accident in New York City. […]
Continue ReadingKolkata : In a major boost for daily commuters, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division will introduce several new suburban train services and extend existing routes from July 6, 2026, to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger convenience across its network. The initiative includes a new AC EMU Local between Sealdah and Barasat, additional peak-hour services on key […]
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Kolkata : Headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, and nausea are common complaints that many people often dismiss as routine health issues. However, medical experts warn that when such neurological symptoms become persistent, recurrent, or progressively severe, they may indicate a more serious underlying condition, including a brain tumor. Marking World Brain Tumor Day, Dr. Nilay Biswas, […]
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Kolkata : Kolkata is set to celebrate World Bicycle Day with a large-scale cycling event under the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement on June 7, bringing together thousands of cyclists, sportspersons, students and fitness enthusiasts to promote healthy and active living. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Conference Hall […]
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By Dr. Debashree Gangopadhyay, Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology, Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur Kolkata : Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), the most common birth defect worldwide, continues to be a major cause of illness and mortality among children. Medical experts emphasize that early diagnosis and timely treatment can dramatically improve outcomes, allowing most affected children to […]
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By Dr. Suman Mallik, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Narayana Hospital, Howrah Howrah : Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is strongly associated with cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat, voice box, oesophagus, bladder, pancreas and several other organs. While the dangers of smoking […]
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By Dr. Sabyasachi Bardhan, KolkataSenior Consultant, Orthopaedic, Narayana RN Tagore , Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata Back pain is no longer a condition associated only with ageing. Today, it affects people across all age groups — from students and young professionals to pregnant women and new mothers. Sedentary lifestyles, obesity, poor posture, weak core muscles, and unhealthy […]
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By Dr. Tamal Priya Barman, Consultant – Adult Cardiologist, Narayana Hospital Howrah Rising Blood Pressure Cases Among Young Urban Professionals A concerning trend is increasingly visible in urban healthcare settings across India — more individuals in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with high blood pressure, often without any significant prior medical history. Many […]
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কলকাতা : বর্তমান সময়ে বিশ্বজুড়ে যুদ্ধ, হিংসা ও অশান্তির আবহে মানবিক মূল্যবোধভিত্তিক শিক্ষার প্রয়োজনীয়তা আরও বেশি করে অনুভূত হচ্ছে। এই পরিস্থিতিতে শ্রীচৈতন্যদেবের ভাবধারায় অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে দেশ-বিদেশে ‘পরা-বিদ্যাপীঠ’ (স্কুল) স্থাপনের উদ্যোগ নিয়েছে Gaudiya Mission। সংস্থার পক্ষ থেকে ইতিমধ্যেই কলকাতার Bagbazar Gaudiya Mission, Nabadwip-সহ দেশের বিভিন্ন গৌড়ীয় মঠে ‘পরা-বিদ্যাপীঠ’ স্কুল চালু হয়েছে। এই শিক্ষাপ্রতিষ্ঠানগুলিতে শুধুমাত্র প্রথাগত শিক্ষাই […]
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Kolkata : In a significant breakthrough in advanced renal care, a specialist team at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital has successfully completed more than 30 robotic kidney transplants in obese patients, the highest number reported in Eastern India. The achievement marks a major advancement in treating high-risk Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients who often face complications […]
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