UN Declares November 27 Global Day to End Child Marriage; West Bengal Steps Up Prevention Efforts

Kolkata: The global fight against child marriage received a major boost after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date has a special connection with India as it marks the launch of the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ […]

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বীরভূমে রেলের ‘নতুন দিগন্ত’! সিউড়ি–নালা ও প্রান্তিক–সিউড়ি লাইন নিয়ে বড় বৈঠক

কলকাতা: বীরভূমের রেল যোগাযোগ ব্যবস্থা আরও শক্তিশালী করতে সিউড়ি–নালা নিউ রেল লাইন প্রকল্প এবং প্রান্তিক–সিউড়ি নিউ রেল লাইন প্রকল্পের বর্তমান পরিস্থিতি ও অগ্রগতি নিয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বৈঠক অনুষ্ঠিত হল কলকাতায়। ইস্টার্ন রেলের ফেয়ারলি প্লেসের সদর দফতরে অনুষ্ঠিত এই বৈঠকে উপস্থিত ছিলেন পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের উচ্চশিক্ষা দফতরের মন্ত্রী-ইন-চার্জ জগন্নাথ চট্টোপাধ্যায় এবং ইস্টার্ন রেলের জেনারেল ম্যানেজার গীতিকা পাণ্ডে। বৈঠকে […]

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TRAIN PASSENGERS ALERT! 🚨 Sealdah–North Bengal Trains Cancelled After Land Subsidence at Tildanga–New Farakka

Kolkata : Kolkata, September 3, 2026: Train passengers travelling between Sealdah, Malda and North Bengal are advised to take note of a major disruption in railway services. Several important trains have been cancelled due to land subsidence at the Tildanga–New Farakka section in Malda Division. The disruption has affected multiple long-distance services scheduled to depart […]

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बंगाल में गूंजेगा 1008 कुंडीय यज्ञ का शंखनाद, विराट सनातन महाअनुष्ठान को लेकर मुख्यमंत्री से मिले आचार्य श्री रामचन्द्र दास जी महाराज

कोलकाता: पश्चिम बंगाल में प्रस्तावित “1008 कुण्डीय यज्ञ एवं विराट सनातन महाअनुष्ठान” को लेकर तैयारियां तेज हो गई हैं। इसी क्रम में पूज्य आचार्य श्री रामचन्द्र दास जी महाराज ने पश्चिम बंगाल की मुख्यमंत्री से मुलाकात कर आयोजन की तैयारियों और इससे जुड़े विभिन्न विषयों पर विस्तृत चर्चा की। बताया गया कि जगद्गुरु श्री रामभद्राचार्य […]

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GNIT Welcomes New Students at Pravesh Utsav 2026 Orientation Programme

Kolkata: Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), a JIS Group Educational Initiative, welcomed its new batch of first-year students at Pravesh Utsav 2026, the institute’s orientation programme, held at the Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata. The programme brought together prominent personalities from the fields of cinema, music, education and industry, who interacted with the newly […]

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Eastern India’s First Robotic CRS With HIPEC Gives 42-Year-Old Ovarian Cancer Patient a New Lease of Life

Howrah: In a significant advancement in cancer care in Eastern India, Narayana Hospital, Howrah has performed the region’s first Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for a 42-year-old woman suffering from advanced ovarian cancer. The patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer, was discharged just three days after the […]

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Breast Health in Focus: Narayana Hospital Barasat Launches Specialised Breast Oncology Services

Barasat : North 24 Parganas and neighbouring districts received a major boost in specialised cancer treatment as Narayana Hospital Barasat launched comprehensive Breast Oncology Services, taking another step towards its “Organ Specific Cancer Care Management” programme.The newly introduced service, available every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm, will focus on the complete spectrum of […]

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Common Hepatitis B Myths You Should Stop Believing: Early Diagnosis and Vaccination Are Key

By TheBengal.in Desk Kolkata: Hepatitis B remains one of the most common liver infections worldwide, yet myths and misconceptions continue to fuel fear, confusion and social stigma. According to Dr. Manik Lal Thakur, Consultant – Gastroenterology, Narayana Hospital, Barasat, understanding the facts about Hepatitis B is essential for effective prevention, timely diagnosis and proper treatment. […]

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World Brain Day: Healthy Lifestyle Choices Can Reduce Dementia Risk, Says Neurologist

Kolkata: Dementia is often considered an inevitable part of ageing, but experts say its risk can be significantly reduced—or its onset delayed—through healthy lifestyle choices. While factors such as age and genetics cannot be changed, adopting healthier daily habits can help protect brain health over the long term. On the occasion of World Brain Day, […]

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Monsoon Can Trigger Asthma and Allergies: Know the Causes, Prevention and Warning Signs

Pulmonologist Dr. Sujan Bardhan explains why humidity, mold and dust mites increase respiratory problems during the rainy season and shares simple preventive measures. Kolkata: While the monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat, it also creates conditions that can worsen asthma and allergies. According to Dr. Sujan Bardhan, Consultant, Pulmonology, the rainy season often […]

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