Kolkata: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan is set to inaugurate a new showroom of Kalyan Jewellers on Kankurgachi Road in Kolkata on October 28 at 5 pm. The new outlet will be the brand’s fifth showroom in Kolkata and its 12th across West Bengal. The showroom will offer a wide range of gold, diamond, bridal […]
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Kolkata: Eastern Railway organised ‘Rail Jan Samvaad’ and cleanliness activities across stations under its jurisdiction on Thursday as part of Indian Railways’ Special Campaign 6.0, which is being observed from October 2 to 31, 2026. The initiative focused on improving station cleanliness, waste management, environmental sustainability and direct interaction between railway officials and passengers. The […]
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Kolkata’s Durga Puja decorations received widespread appreciation, but was equal attention given to the safety of busy roads and flyovers? Concerns mount over road maintenance, surface conditions and regular inspections as questions are raised about preventing recurring two-wheeler accidents. Kolkata: Kolkata received widespread appreciation for its elaborate decorations and colourful lighting during Durga Puja. However, […]
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कोलकाता : दुर्गापूजा की सप्तमी पर मां दुर्गा के दर्शन के लिए उमड़ी भीड़ के बीच उत्तर कोलकाता के चोरबागान सर्वजनिन दुर्गोत्सव मंडप में बड़ा हादसा हो गया। शनिवार शाम बारिश के बीच अचानक बिगड़े हालात ने उत्सव के माहौल को अफरा-तफरी में बदल दिया। लोगों के बीच धक्का-मुक्की और भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति पैदा हुई, […]
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Kolkata : With Durga Puja celebrations bringing thousands of people to Kolkata’s popular pandals, Airtel has introduced an exclusive Fast Lane Entry facility for its postpaid customers at Tala Prattoy and Deshapriya Park from October 16 to 20, 2026. The initiative aims to make pandal hopping more convenient by helping eligible customers spend less time […]
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Kolkata: In a bid to make Durga Puja celebrations cleaner and more environmentally responsible, the Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) and Kolkata-based Tandhan Group have joined hands to launch a Zero-Waste Durga Puja initiative across seven prominent puja pandals in Kolkata. The initiative focuses on waste segregation, recycling and responsible waste disposal during the city’s biggest […]
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Kolkata: Durga Puja is a time for joy, togetherness and celebration, and for 20 children in Kolkata, this festive season became even more special as they embarked on a memorable pandal-hopping journey through the city. Organised by Woodlands Hospital under its community outreach initiative ‘Khudeder Puja Safar’, the third edition of the programme offered the […]
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From a wish-fulfilment installation to immersive cultural experiences and dedicated rest kiosks for Bengal Police, the initiative takes the spirit of Shakti beyond traditional Puja celebrations. Kolkata : Durga Puja in Kolkata is known for its artistic pandals, grand celebrations and deep cultural connections. This year, Shyam Metalics is adding another dimension to the festivities […]
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New booking counter aims to ease queues at Barrackpore, while airport-style Pay & Use toilet complexes open at Sealdah and Ballygunge ahead of the festive rush. Barrackpore: With Durga Puja approaching and passenger numbers expected to surge across Kolkata’s suburban railway network, Sealdah Division has stepped up efforts to improve station facilities and make festive […]
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NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor to Help Students Learn Through Guided Questions, While Free Online Platform Aims to Reduce Dependence on Expensive Coaching Kolkata : Artificial intelligence is set to play a more interactive role in students’ learning journeys, with IIT Kharagpur launching two national education initiatives designed to make personalised academic assistance and competitive examination preparation […]
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