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Nearly 30% women in India subject to intimate partner violence during lifetime, says WHO

New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- Over a fifth of women in India aged 15-49 were subjected to intimate partner violence in 2023, while nearly 30 per cent have been affected during their lifetime, according to a n... Read More


DVC to invest Rs 66K cr, aims full coal self-reliance in 3 years

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is set to make a major push for expansion and modernisation with an estimated investment of around Rs 66,000 crore, even as it targets complete... Read More


State govt reduces Suvidha Portal fees for goods vehicles from January 1

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- The Bengal government has announced a reduction in facilitation fees for goods vehicles using the Suvidha Portal for movement through Land Customs Stations (LCS) and Integrated Che... Read More


RVNL moves HC over Chingrighata deadlock in Metro work

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) to place its grievances in writing regarding the stalled work on the New Garia-Airport Metro corridor. The B... Read More


Merlin Group contributes 10 e-bikes to Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- In a significant step toward advancing sustainable urban policing and enhancing public safety, Merlin Group on Friday formally contributed 10 state-of-the-art Chetak 3501 model e-b... Read More


Education can't progress without tech & innovation, says Satyam Roychowdhury

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- Education cannot progress without technology and innovation, said Satyam Roychowdhury at the ICC Innovation Conclave on Friday, cautioning that institutions that fail to adapt will... Read More


Nov 24: Abhishek to address over 10K TMC leaders virtually on SIR strategy

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is expected to address a virtual meeting on November 24 with more than 10,000 party leaders focusing on how th... Read More


TMC demands Amit Shah's resignation after his SIR 'purification' comment

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday slammed Union Home minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged that the latter has... Read More


'BJP sheltering leader listed as voter in both India & B'desh'

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- The Trinamool Congress on Friday raised its voice on social media alleging that the name of a Panchayat member of BJP in North 24-Parganas' Swarupnagar appears on voter lists of bo... Read More


'SIR panic': 2 more deaths reported in Kolaghat & Bhagabangola

Kolkata, Nov. 21 -- Two more deaths were reported in Bengal on Friday, allegedly linked to panic triggered by the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Since the announcement of... Read More