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 : Several iconic landmarks in Kolkata, including the Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (West Bengal Legislative Assembly) and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, were bathed in blue light to mark World Children’s Day and reaffirm the city’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and aspirations. Joining the initiative, the Kolkata Press Club and the […]
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Kolkata: In a significant step toward overhauling the security framework at Jadavpur University, the State Education Department has submitted a comprehensive compliance report to the Calcutta High Court detailing fresh measures including installation of 70 CCTV units, deployment of ex-servicemen as security guards and a full-scale audit by Kolkata Police across both the main and […]
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Kolkata : Amity University Kolkata held its Convocation 2025 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, where more than 2000 students were awarded degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The event underscored the University’s focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and global preparedness. The prestigious Steve Baljit Sachar Award was presented to 23 outstanding students […]
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Kolkata: A team of 60 Naval Cadets from the West Bengal Directorate successfully completed a 410 km sailing expedition from Farakka to Kolkata, undertaken as part of the Most Enterprising Naval Unit (MENU) Competition conducted annually by the Directorate General of NCC (DGNCC). The expedition was flagged off on 05 November 2025 by the Group […]
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Kolkata: In a major breakthrough, Cyber Police Station Kolkata has cracked a high-value cyber fraud case involving a fake FedEx parcel scam, arresting three accused from Gujarat for defrauding a Kolkata woman of ₹78,30,000. The arrests were made in connection with Cyber PS Case No. 28/2024 dated 27.03.2024, registered under Sections 66C/66D of the IT […]
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Kolkata: Bhowanipore Police Station has successfully cracked a series of taxi thefts reported between 10 and 16 November 2025. Through sustained surveillance, CCTV analysis and intelligence-based operations, police arrested a habitual offender and recovered one of the stolen taxis. Three Taxi Theft Cases Registered in a Week Between 10 and 16 November, Bhowanipore Police registered […]
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Kolkata : Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division has announced a major upgrade and rationalization of its suburban services, introducing new AC and EMU trains, extending weekend AC local operations and streamlining routes to eliminate confusion and drastically improve connectivity for thousands of daily commuters. These changes, which initially launch as special services, are set to enhance […]
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Kolkata: The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) has been honored with the prestigious CIMUSET Award for its cutting-edge climate change gallery, “On The Edge?”, housed at Science City, Kolkata. The award, announced on November 15, 2025, during the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai, recognizes the gallery’s exceptional approach to promoting climate literacy and […]
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