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Sealdah Division Expands Suburban Rail Network from July 6: New AC Local, More EMU Services, Better Metro Connectivity

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Kolkata : In a major boost for daily commuters, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division will introduce several new suburban train services and extend existing routes from July 6, 2026, to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger convenience across its network. The initiative includes a new AC EMU Local between Sealdah and Barasat, additional peak-hour services on key […]

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Family Businesses Must Shift from Custodians to Creators: Primus Partners-ASSOCHAM Report

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Kolkata : Family-owned businesses in India stand at a crucial turning point as the country prepares for one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in its history, according to a new report released by Primus Partners in collaboration with ASSOCHAM. Titled “The ₹134 Lakh Crore Question: How India’s Family Businesses Must Move from Custodians to […]

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Axis Bank Strengthens Safe Banking with AI-Led Fraud Prevention

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Kolkata: Axis Bank has strengthened its Safe Banking framework through AI-powered fraud prevention, real-time customer controls, and branch-led awareness initiatives aimed at protecting customers from evolving digital threats. The bank reported a nearly 40% reduction in fraud incidents across retail mobile banking, internet banking, and shopping mall transactions in FY26 compared to FY25. AI-driven monitoring […]

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Students Call for Sustainable Action to Protect Environment on World Environment Day

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Kolkata: Students from colleges and universities across West Bengal shared ideas and discussed their role in tackling climate change at a programme organised to mark World Environment Day. The event, themed “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” was organised by UNICEF in Kolkata on Thursday to encourage youth-led climate action initiatives in the […]

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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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