Kolkata Gears Up for Grand Opening of 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026

Kolkata : With just a day left for its much-anticipated inauguration, the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) 2026 is set to once again turn the city into a global hub of literature, ideas and cultural exchange. Widely regarded as the pride of Kolkata and one of the most celebrated literary gatherings in the world, […]

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IAP Unveils INSPIRE Action Plan 2026 at PEDIACON 63 to Strengthen Breastfeeding Practices and Paediatric Nursing Care

Kolkata: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is universally recognised as essential for an infant’s optimal growth, development, and immunity. Complementary feeding should begin after six months, while breastfeeding may be continued up to two years or beyond with an adequate, diverse, and age-appropriate diet. However, despite clear guidelines, the reality in […]

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Assam Rifles National Integration Tour for Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup Reaches Kolkata

Kolkata: As part of its ongoing Civic Action Programme, the Assam Rifles is conducting a National Integration Tour for members of Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL) from the Jiribam district of Manipur, with Kolkata serving as a key destination in the multi-city initiative aimed at fostering national unity and cultural exchange. The delegation […]

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Sach Ki KKhoj — A Powerful Cinematic Journey into Truth, Conscience and Courage

Kolkata: A special screening of the upcoming film Sach Ki KKhoj, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suvendu Ghosh, was successfully held at the iLEAD Auditorium, drawing an enthusiastic audience of students, film lovers and members of the film’s creative fraternity. More than just a film, Sach Ki KKhoj is a heartfelt exploration of family, relationships and […]

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Sirens on the Road, Strength at Home: Manipal Hospitals Honours Ambulance Heroes and Their Families

Kolkata: Every life saved begins with a race against time, and at the heart of that race are ambulance drivers who navigate chaos, uncertainty, and urgency to deliver hope. Honouring these unsung heroes and the families who stand firmly behind them, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata organised ‘Salute the Real Heroes Family’, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to […]

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Tolly 9 Banquets Unveils South Kolkata’s New Luxury Event Landmark

Kolkata: Tolly 9 Banquets has officially launched its flagship luxury event venue at 243/2 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road in South Kolkata. The launch event was attended by dignitaries including Aroop Biswas and Sourav Ganguly. Designed as a modern, nature-blended celebration space, the property offers a glass-facade ballroom, landscaped lawn, bridal suites, pickleball courts and […]

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NCC Naval Cadets Complete 410 km Sailing Expedition from Farakka to Kolkata

Kolkata: A team of 60 Naval Cadets from the West Bengal Directorate successfully completed a 410 km sailing expedition from Farakka to Kolkata, undertaken as part of the Most Enterprising Naval Unit (MENU) Competition conducted annually by the Directorate General of NCC (DGNCC). The expedition was flagged off on 05 November 2025 by the Group […]

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NCC SAILING EXPEDITION EMBARKS ON A HISTORIC VOYAGE FROM FARAKKA TO KOLKATA

Malda : In a remarkable testament to adventure, discipline, and national pride, sixty spirited Naval NCC cadets from the West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate set sail on an inspiring expedition from Farakka to Kolkata on 05 November 2025. Covering more than 400 km along the sacred Ganges River, the 20-day voyage commemorates 150 years of […]

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Breakthrough CTO Angioplasty in Kolkata by Japanese Specialist and Manipal Hospital Team

Kolkata: A 59-year-old man from Kolkata has made a remarkable recovery after undergoing a highly complex Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) angioplasty at Manipal Hospital, Broadway, performed under the supervision of Dr. Norihiro Kobayashi, a renowned Interventional Cardiologist from Yokohama City Hospital, Japan. The patient, admitted under Dr. Arijit Ghosh, Head of the Department – Interventional […]

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Bandhan Bank’s Total Business Grows 9% to ₹2.98 Lakh Crore in Q2 FY26

Kolkata: Bandhan Bank has announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY 2025–26, reporting a 9% year-on-year growth in total business, which reached ₹2.98 lakh crore. The share of retail deposits in total deposits now stands at nearly 71%. The growth during the quarter was driven by the bank’s expanding distribution network, enhanced […]

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