Sara Ali Khan in Her Grandmother’s City Kolkata, Inaugurates Kalyan Jewellers Showroom in Kankurgachi

Kolkata : Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan inaugurated Kalyan Jewellers’ new showroom in Kankurgachi, Kolkata, on Wednesday, bringing a touch of Bollywood glamour to the city. Expressing her happiness at being in Kolkata, Sara said the city was special to her as it was her grandmother’s city. The new showroom marks another step in Kalyan […]

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Sundarbans Set for Major Development Push: ₹1,200 Crore Package, Muriganga Bridge Targeted for 2029

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Announces Development Initiatives at Kakdwip; 1,169 Road Projects and Thousands of Infrastructure Works in Focus South 24 Parganas, Kakdwip, :The West Bengal Government has announced a special budgetary allocation of ₹1,200 crore to expand infrastructure, improve transportation and strengthen public welfare facilities across the Sundarbans region. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shared […]

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IPF and Tandhan Group Launch Zero-Waste Durga Puja Initiative Across Seven Kolkata Pandals

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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MIT Bengaluru Launches Quantum Hub to Boost India’s Quantum Technology Research

Bengaluru : Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru has inaugurated the Manipal House of Quantum, Quantum-Hub@MAHE, a new facility aimed at advancing quantum computing research, engineering education and indigenous technology development in India. Established by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), the facility is designed to provide students, researchers and industry partners with hands-on access […]

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Governor R. N. Ravi Inaugurates Chaltabagan Durga Puja’s 84th Edition, ‘Nishan — The Mark’

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi inaugurated the 84th edition of Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja on Thursday, opening its 2026 pandal, ‘Nishan — The Mark’, to devotees and visitors in North Kolkata. This year’s theme highlights the story of the Ramnami Samaj of Chhattisgarh, exploring faith, identity, protection and peaceful resistance through the […]

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THE PARK Kolkata Celebrates 10th Edition of Durga Puja, Blending Tradition with Luxury

Kolkata: THE PARK Kolkata marked a decade of its Durga Puja celebrations with the grand inauguration of its 10th edition on Tuesday, bringing together distinguished guests, patrons and members of the community to celebrate Bengal’s rich cultural heritage. Over the past ten years, the hotel’s Durga Puja celebrations have evolved into a festive experience that […]

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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria Saves 42-Year-Old Farmer After Life-Threatening Brain Aneurysm Rupture

Kolkata : A 42-year-old farmer from Bihar has made a gradual recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, following a life-threatening brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. The patient, identified as Ramesh Kumar (name changed), was brought to the hospital with a severe headache, repeated vomiting and drowsiness. The neurosurgical team, […]

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Bengal’s Cultural Identity Back in Political Spotlight as Suvendu Adhikari Targets Left, TMC

Kolkata: Bengal’s politics has once again turned towards religion, festivals and cultural identity, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accusing successive Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments of weakening the traditional cultural practices of Bengali Hindus. Speaking at a Ganesh Puja programme in Kestopur on Saturday, Adhikari said the issue goes back several decades, covering the […]

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Teachers’ Day Special: Sanskrit Professor Gets New Lease of Life After Successful Surgery

Kolkata : For Prof. Parboty Chakraborty, teaching has always been more than a profession—it has been her life’s purpose. A distinguished Sanskrit academic and teacher, she is now back to her teaching and academic activities after successfully undergoing a hysterectomy at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake. Prof. Chakraborty had been suffering from persistent pain and discomfort […]

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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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