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Sister Nivedita University hosts workshop on Bengali Puratani songs

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- In an age where reels dominate our screens and a new trending song seems to emerge every day, it is both heartening and inspiring to see over 290 students come together for a works... Read More


Bidhannagar to go vat free with movable waste compactors

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will gradually deploy one movable compactor in each of its 41 wards for door-to-door waste collection, directly transporting garbage to ... Read More


Around 290 students take part in workshop on Bengali 'Puratani' songs

KOLKATA, Aug. 12 -- A significant workshop on Bengali Puratani songs was held at Sister Nivedita University (SNU) in Kolkata recently. The workshop was conducted by renowned artist Shrikumar Chattopad... Read More


Over 1.36L projs prioritised, 30L visit APAS camps since Aug 2: CM

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said over 1.36 lakh projects have been prioritised for implementation under the Amader Para Amader Samadhan (APAS) programme, which began ... Read More


'Don't be afraid, work fearlessly on voter list; govt stands with you'

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday stated that her government would always stand by the employees involved in the voter list revision work. Her statement came on a day when... Read More


'Bengal industry grows 7.3% in 2024-25, beats nat'l avg'

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- Bengal's industry sector grew 7.3 per cent in 2024-25, outpacing the national average of 6.2 per cent and placing the state among the country's top five economies, said state Trans... Read More


Fight against 'torment of Bengalis in BJP-ruled states' will continue, says Trinamool

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday once again asserted that it will continue its fight against the harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP ruled states. It also warned that ... Read More


Bankura: Two held for TMC leader's murder

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- Two persons have been reportedly arrested in connection with the shooting of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sekendar Khan in Sonamukhi's Chakai area on Monday night. The accused,... Read More


Vidyasagar Setu to remain closed to traffic

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- The Vidyasagar Setu will be closed for vehicular movement from 9 pm on Saturday (August 16) to 9 pm on Sunday (August 17) for necessary repair work of the bridge and work related t... Read More


'Centre overlooks Bengal's demand for Indo-Bhutan river commission'

Kolkata, Aug. 12 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Ritabrata Banerjee on Tuesday said that the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD&GR) under the Union Minist... Read More