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

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

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%

• 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

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

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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18 key initiatives undertaken by the Election Commission of India in the last three months.

A. Electors 1. Maximum number of voters at a polling station has been restricted to 1200 2. Additional polling booths will be set up in High Rises / Colonies 3. For Electoral Roll updation, data of Death registration to be directly obtained from RGI database; will be updated after verification 4. Voter Information Slips to […]

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WB CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Techno India Group World School in Siliguri

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee last evening inaugurated the Techno India Group World School at Siliguri making the beginning of world class education for every girl child for North Bengal and entire North East part of the nation. While inaugurating the school virtually during the Siliguri Business Meet 2025 in Siliguri she lauded […]

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NCC Opens Doors for Young Talent with Pre-Subroto Cup 2025 Selections

Kolkata: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is thrilled to announce the commencement of its selection trials for the upcoming 2025 edition of U-17 Boys football team at Kolkata. Aspiring young footballers are invited to showcase their talent and passion for the beautiful game as they vie for a coveted spot on the national stage. The […]

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Motherhood Hospitals launches its 25th hospital in Kolkata, Elevating Women & Children’s Healthcare in Eastern India

India’s leading network inaugurates state-of-the-art facility, promising comprehensive, compassionate care and spearheading advanced maternal and paediatric services in the region~ Kolkata : Motherhood Hospitals, India’s premier network dedicated to women and children’s healthcare, today announced its landmark entry into Eastern India with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art hospital in Kolkata. The network has provided care […]

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PW Vidyapeeth student Smayan Dasnayak scores 99.20% in Class 10th CBSE 2025 Exam

Kolkata : Education company, PhysicsWallah’s (PW) tech-enabled offline centres, PW Vidyapeeth, celebrated the achievement of their student Smayan Dasnayak, who scored an impressive 99.20% in the Class 10th CBSE Board Examination 2025. A resident of Kolkata, West Bengal, Smayan’s journey is compelling. Speaking on his success, Smayan said, “To be honest, I was quite casual […]

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