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আন্তর্জাতিক নারীদিবসে অসহায় মহিলাদের পাশে ইস্টার্ণ ইন্ডিয়া অপ্টোমেট্রিক অ্যাসোসিয়েশন

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কলকাতা : আন্তর্জাতিক নারীদিবস উপলক্ষ্যে ইস্টার্ণ ইন্ডিয়া অপ্টোমেট্রিক অ্যাসোসিয়েশন পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের গৃহহীন আশ্রয় প্রকল্পের অন্তর্ভুক্ত অসহায় ও দুস্থ মহিলাদের জন্য একটি সমাজসেবামূলক উদ্যোগ গ্রহণ করে। এই কর্মসূচির মাধ্যমে মহিলাদের বিনামূল্যে চক্ষু পরীক্ষা করা হয় এবং প্রয়োজনীয় ঔষধ বিতরণ করা হয়। পাশাপাশি তাঁদের মধ্যে খাদ্য ও বস্ত্রও বিতরণ করা হয়। এই উদ্যোগে সহযোগিতার হাত বাড়িয়ে দেয় […]

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Special Karate Training Session Empowers Residents of B.D. Block, Salt Lake

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Kolkata: In a proactive step towards strengthening community safety and personal empowerment, a special Karate training session was organised for residents of B.D. Block, Salt Lake. The programme was conducted under the expert guidance of Hanshi Premjit Sen, President of the Karate-Do Association of Bengal, with the objective of spreading awareness about effective self-defence techniques […]

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JIS University Hosts Grand 6th Convocation Ceremony

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Kolkata :JIS University celebrated academic excellence with grandeur and solemnity at its 6th Convocation Ceremony, conferring degrees and diplomas upon 1,450 students across multiple disciplines. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the University’s academic journey and highlighted its commitment to nurturing future-ready professionals. The prestigious occasion was graced by eminent dignitaries including Padma Bhushan […]

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50 Years On, West Bengal Renews Fight Against Bonded Labour Through Statewide Legal Awareness Drives

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Kolkata: Marking five decades of the historic Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, a series of legal awareness and sensitisation programmes were organised across West Bengal, reaffirming the State’s commitment to eliminating bonded labour, human trafficking and labour exploitation. A key public outreach programme was held at Howrah Railway Station, one of the busiest transit […]

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Bengal & Sikkim’s NCC Cadets Shine as Governor Felicitates RDC 2026 Heroes

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Kolkata : The Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose, presided over a distinguished felicitation ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Kolkata, honouring the exceptional achievements, discipline, and service of cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, West Bengal & Sikkim. The prestigious event was attended by Major General Amarpal Singh Chahal, Sena Medal, […]

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Road Safety Drive in Kolkata: FADA Distributes 40 Helmets, Targets 1,000

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Kolkata: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has launched a road safety campaign in Kolkata by distributing 40 helmets. Under the initiative, FADA has set a target of distributing 1,000 helmets, which will be completed soon with the support of Kolkata Police. The programme was held at the Alipore Police Training Centre and aims […]

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

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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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Gangasagar Mela 2025: Record Pilgrim Turnout Expected, High-Tech Security Deployed

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Kolkata: With the Kumbh Mela not being held this year, Gangasagar Mela 2025 is expected to draw a record number of pilgrims from across the country. In view of the anticipated surge, the South 24-Parganas district administration has put in place its most extensive security, surveillance and infrastructure arrangements to ensure a safe and smooth […]

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West Bengal Launches Five New Fortified Food Brands to Fight Malnutrition

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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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NCSM Wins Prestigious CIMUSET Award for Science City Kolkata’s Groundbreaking ‘On The Edge?’ Climate Change Gallery

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Kolkata: The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) has been honored with the prestigious CIMUSET Award for its cutting-edge climate change gallery, “On The Edge?”, housed at Science City, Kolkata. The award, announced on November 15, 2025, during the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai, recognizes the gallery’s exceptional approach to promoting climate literacy and […]

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