Category: West Bengal

The Kolkata Zone is a Business Hub for Bank of Baroda in West Bengal, with 4 Regional Offices under its Zonal Structure

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Kolkata: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, inaugurated its first Phygital Branch in Kolkata at the NSB Airport Branch within the premises of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The phygital branch will redefine customer experience by seamlessly integrating self-service and assisted service models to meet the diverse requirements of customers. […]

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Coast Guard District HQ Conducts Weapon Training Camp ‘Hoshiyar-25

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Kolkata: Coast Guard District Headquarters (West Bengal) organised Annual Weapon Training Camp namely ‘HOSHIYAR-25’ at Haldia from 26-30 May 25. ICG units at Kolkata, Haldia and Frazerganj actively participated in the camp. ​All participants were trained with due impetus on hostile boarding norms, buddy operations, weapon handling etc. Key highlights included the first-ever jointmanship with […]

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Medica Superspecialty Hospital Hosts Emotional Bladder Cancer Survivors’ Meet to Celebrate Strength and Raise Awareness

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Kolkata : Medica Superspecialty Hospital (part of the Manipal Hospitals Network), one of Eastern India’s premier healthcare institutions, hosted a deeply moving Bladder Cancer Survivors’ Meet. The event brought together survivors, caregivers, doctors, and healthcare professionals in a heartfelt celebration of resilience, healing, and awareness. This special gathering paid tribute not only to those who […]

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Ajeemganj Gears Up for 10th Edition of Mango Festival from June 1 to 30

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Murshidabad : Get ready to indulge in the sweetness of mangoes at the Ajeemganj Mango Festival organized by Murshidabad Heritage Development Society (MHDS) and House of Sheherwali, scheduled to take place from June 1st to June 30th. This month-long celebration coincides with the peak mango season, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse […]

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Sealdah Division Rolls Out Comprehensive Monsoon Plan to Ensure Seamless Train Operations and Prevent Major Disruptions

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Kolkata : As confirmed by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon has made landfall in Kerala on 25.05.2025, eight days ahead of its normal onset date of June 1. This marks the earliest arrival of monsoon rains on the Indian mainland in last 17 years. The early onset of Monsoon at Bengal is expected […]

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WB stresses on making boys aware alongside girls to stop child marriage

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Kolkata : With a view to prevent child marriage further in the state, West Bengal government will lay emphasis on building awareness among girls with boys about the harmful effects of this social practice. “It’s not the girls alone, boys also have to be educated about the ill effects of early marriage and they should […]

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Sealdah Division Works Relentlessly to Enhance Travel Experience for Women Commuters

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Kolkata : Sealdah Division has indeed taken host of significant initiatives to enhance the safety, security and convenience of women commuters. Ladies coaches and entire ladies special trains are escorted by RPF troops and train escorting parties keep a close eye on female passengers traveling alone. CCTV surveillance system have been installed in all 3 […]

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Reliance General Insurance delivers PAT up YoY by 12.5% at INR 315 cr, Gross Direct Premium of ₹12,548 crore – up 7.4% YoY, outpacing industry growth of 5.2%

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• IndusInd International Holdings Ltd, Mauritius, acquired the Company in March 2025 Kolkata: Reliance General Insurance Company Limited (the Company), delivered a resilient performance in FY 2024–25, underpinned by its digital-first approach, customer-centric products, and diversified distribution strategy. It continued to expand footprint across retail, corporate and government business segments while maintaining robust risk management […]

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24 Rescued as Liberian Vessel with Hazardous Cargo Sinks off Kerala – ICG & Navy in Swift Action

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New Delhi : A Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 (IMO NO. 9123221) sank off the Kochi coast at around 0750 hrs on May 25, 2025, due to flooding. All 24 crew members on board were rescued, 21 by ICG and three by the Indian Navy’s INS Sujata. The vessel went down with 640 containers, including 13 […]

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PM Modi Dedicates 103 Amrit Bharat Stations Across 18 States; Kalyani Ghosh Para Station Inaugurated Virtually

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Kolkata : Narendra Modi, Prime Minister has inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Emphasising India’s continuous efforts to modernise its Railway network, PM pointed out the significant infrastructure advancements over the past 11 years, including modernization of more than 1,300 railway […]

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