Kolkata: In a major step toward improving nutrition and reducing hidden hunger, Millers for Nutrition, powered by TechnoServe, launched five new fortified rice and wheat flour brands in West Bengal during an event held at Peerless Hotel, Kolkata. The launch brings together millers, government representatives and nutrition experts to expand access to fortified staple foods […]
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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 : 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: Jadavpur University has constituted a four-member inquiry committee to investigate a serious incident of alleged moral policing, harassment and physical assault involving fourth-year engineering students and women students on campus. The accused students have been barred from entering the university pending the completion of the investigation. According to senior university officials, several girl students […]
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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 : The Kolkata Police on Wednesday announced that the 6th Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon (KPSDSL) has been accorded the status of an official qualifying event for the World Masters Athletics Championships 2026, to be held in Daegu, South Korea from August 22 to September 3, 2026. For the first time, […]
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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 : Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), India’s leading cancer care institution, has launched ‘Save My Stomach’ (SMS) — a nationwide early detection program focused on stomach cancer. The initiative aims to promote timely screening, accurate diagnosis, and early intervention to improve survival rates for a disease widely known as a “silent killer”, as symptoms typically […]
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Kolkata : Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division today successfully launched the inaugural run of a new EMU local service between Amghata Halt and Krishnanagar City Junction, marking a major step towards strengthening suburban railway connectivity in the region. The inaugural run was flagged off in the august presence of Member of Parliament Jagannath Sarkar. Rajesh Kumar, […]
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