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MoHUA inaugurates Swachh Shehar Jodi scheme

SONIPAT, Sept. 27 -- In a first-ever initiative to improve urban sanitation and waste management, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has rolled out the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) programm... Read More


CISF revamps training to be battle-ready and tech-savvy

HYDERABAD, Sept. 27 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of training standards with the goal of emerging as a battle-hardened, technology-enabled, and ... Read More


Chinese Consulate hosts reception to mark 76th foundation day

KOLKATA, Sept. 27 -- Kolkata and China have long shared a deep and enduring bond. More than two centuries ago, the earliest Chinese immigrants made the City of Joy their home, and since then Kolkata h... Read More


Calcutta Management Association holds its 67th AGM

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- Calcutta Management Association (CMA) convened its 67th Annual General Meeting recently, at the Williamson Magor Hall. The meeting chaired by GM Kapur, President, CMA & Advisor, K... Read More


Honours: 113 pujas awarded 'Sharad Samman', 24 in 'Serar Sera' category; Carnival in the districts on October 4

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- A total of 113 community pujas in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, which have been awarded the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman 2025, will take part in the Red Road Carnival scheduled... Read More


Heavy rain on Dashami, brief dry spells through Puja: MeT

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- The Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore predicted that some amount of rain will occur every day till Dashami, next Thursday. A strong weather system is likely to develop ove... Read More


Cuts in circle rates in select areas ease homebuyers' burden

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- In a major relief to city homebuyers, the state government has rationalised circle rates in some areas of Kolkata and neighbouring Salt Lake, New Town, where an 80-90 per cent rat... Read More


Belgium's Puja unites communities with tradition, cuisine & music

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- The onset of autumn in Belgium-with its clear blue skies, drifting white clouds, and gentle cool breeze-ushers in the festive spirit of Durga Puja for the Bengali diaspora. In Br... Read More


On World Tourism Day, Diplomats join North Kolkata Puja, celebrating culture & heritage

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- The centuries-old lanes of north Kolkata transformed into a vibrant cultural crossroads on Saturday evening as diplomats from around the world joined local revellers at Chaltabaga... Read More


Howrah Div to run eight add'l night EMUs for Puja

Kolkata, Sept. 27 -- Eastern Railway's Howrah Division will operate eight additional EMU special trains during Durga Puja to handle the expected rush of suburban passengers on the nights of Saptami, A... Read More