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Kolkata Police gets 183 electric motorcycles; Ultraviolette X-47 ‘Skyforce’ joins patrol fleet

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Kolkata: Kolkata Police has added 183 Ultraviolette X-47 ‘Skyforce’ electric motorcycles to its fleet, marking a major deployment of electric two-wheelers for police operations in the city. The motorcycles were formally handed over at the Lalbazar Police Headquarters on Friday. According to Ultraviolette, the deployment is among the largest electric motorcycle fleet inductions by an […]

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Engineers’ Day: BAI Flags Pending Payments, Calls for Stronger Govt-Industry Coordination

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Kolkata: Engineers’ Day 2026 was observed by the Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Eastern (Kolkata) Centre on Tuesday with a focus on the contribution of engineers and contractors to Bengal’s infrastructure growth. The programme was held at The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata. PWD & PHE Minister Dr Ajoy Kumar Podder, Panchayat & Rural Development Minister […]

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New Town Durga Puja Row: Organisers to Reveal ‘Four Years of Struggle’

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Kolkata: The organisers of the New Town Sanatani Durga Puja on Wednesday highlighted the challenges they claimed to have faced over the past four years, including difficulties in securing a venue and legal battles, during a press conference at the Press Club. The puja was inaugurated by BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in […]

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DGR, Corporate HR Leaders Meet in Kolkata to Boost Jobs for Ex-Servicemen

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Kolkata: The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) organised a DGR & Corporate HR Conclave in Kolkata on Friday to strengthen employment and second-career opportunities for ex-servicemen (ESM). The conclave was organised through the Directorate of Resettlement Zone (East) at the Army Officers Institute (AOI), Vijay Durg, Kolkata. Representatives from around 40 leading corporate houses and industry […]

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Kolkata Woman, 72, Gets Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation at Manipal Hospital

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Kolkata: A 72-year-old Kolkata woman with a nearly 20-year history of recurrent palpitations has undergone Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for atrial fibrillation at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass. According to the hospital, the procedure was performed using Boston Scientific’s FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System and is the first such use of the technology for atrial fibrillation […]

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CaratLane Opens Flagship Store in Kolkata’s Gariahat, Plans Further Expansion in Bengal

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Kolkata: Jewellery brand CaratLane has opened a new flagship store in Gariahat, one of Kolkata’s major commercial hubs, as part of its plan to expand its retail presence across Eastern India. Spread across three floors, the new store has been designed with elements inspired by Kolkata’s local culture and aesthetic. The outlet will offer CaratLane’s […]

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Baazar Kolkata Creates History with Eastern India’s First 20×10 ft Aerial LED Screen Activation

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Kolkata: Fashion, glamour and cutting-edge technology came together in Kolkata as Baazar Kolkata hosted a spectacular live fashion show at Mini Times Square in Salt Lake Sector V, marking a grand start to the festive season. The event featured a vibrant fashion show, celebrity appearances, music, dazzling lights, drones and an enthusiastic audience, creating a […]

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UN Declares November 27 Global Day to End Child Marriage; West Bengal Steps Up Prevention Efforts

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Kolkata: The global fight against child marriage received a major boost after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date has a special connection with India as it marks the launch of the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ […]

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Tax to Technology, Bengal to Viksit Bharat: DTPA Conference Sparks Big Ideas in Kolkata

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Kolkata: The Direct Taxes Professionals’ Association (DTPA) organised its Annual Conference 2026 at Hotel Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Sunday. Held on the theme ‘TAXNEXT: Innovation, Governance & Growth – Adapting Today, Leading Tomorrow’, the conference brought together experts to deliberate on various issues related to taxation, financial markets, governance, investment and India’s development journey. […]

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बंगाल में गूंजेगा 1008 कुंडीय यज्ञ का शंखनाद, विराट सनातन महाअनुष्ठान को लेकर मुख्यमंत्री से मिले आचार्य श्री रामचन्द्र दास जी महाराज

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कोलकाता: पश्चिम बंगाल में प्रस्तावित “1008 कुण्डीय यज्ञ एवं विराट सनातन महाअनुष्ठान” को लेकर तैयारियां तेज हो गई हैं। इसी क्रम में पूज्य आचार्य श्री रामचन्द्र दास जी महाराज ने पश्चिम बंगाल की मुख्यमंत्री से मुलाकात कर आयोजन की तैयारियों और इससे जुड़े विभिन्न विषयों पर विस्तृत चर्चा की। बताया गया कि जगद्गुरु श्री रामभद्राचार्य […]

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