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'Had Netaji been alive, EC would have summoned him too,' says Mamata

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India, alleging that its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has turn... Read More


India knows how to manage power responsibly: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India was establishing itself as a resolute nation and knows how to increase its power, manage it responsibly and use it. The Prime M... Read More


KMC cracks down on construction sites to check air pollution

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has announced a series of stringent measures to curb rising air pollution levels in the city during winter, with Mayor Firhad Hakim warning ... Read More


Mayor orders KMC to recover pending tax dues

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- With less than two months left in the 2025-26 financial year, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has directed the Municipal Commissioner of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to deal ... Read More


State plans digital platform to monitor renewable energy projects

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The West Bengal government has initiated steps to strengthen monitoring and governance of renewable energy projects across the state by planning an integrated digital platform that... Read More


State promotes Shiitake mushroom cultivation in Kalimpong hills

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The Food Processing Industries and Horticulture (FPI&H) department is pushing to expand the cultivation of shiitake mushrooms, known for their culinary and medicinal value, as part... Read More


WBTC rolls out special bus services for book fair

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has introduced special and shuttle bus services to facilitate travel to the Kolkata International Book Fair 2026 at Central Park, Karun... Read More


Sealdah chord line to face 23-hr block for bridge upgrade

Kolkata, January 23, Jan. 23 -- Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division will undertake a 23-hour traffic and power block this weekend for bridge upgradation work on the chord lines between Kankurgachi and ... Read More


2026-27 action plan: GSI eyes critical mineral exploration

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has drawn up its exploration action plan for the 2026-27 field season, with a sharp focus on critical minerals, at the 65th meeting of the Cent... Read More


Trial traffic diversion on EM Bypass for Chingrihata Metro work

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- Beliaghata traffic guard has started a trial run of vehicles moving towards Ultadanga along the EM Bypass for the purpose of constructing three Metro piers at the Chingrihata cross... Read More