'Shola' idol making: A fragile art struggling for survival

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- In Bengal's festive traditions, shola, often called "wood sponge", has long been a sacred medium for idol making. From intricate crowns and mukuts of Durga to entire idols crafted ... Read More

Sealdah-Ranaghat route: It's 'thumbs up' for ER's AC local as it makes its maiden run

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- The daily grind on the Sealdah-Ranaghat route took a cooler turn on Monday as Eastern Railway rolled out its first-ever AC local train on the busy suburban corridor. Carrying arou... Read More

'Amader Para Amader Samadhan': About 1.75L people visit 632 camps

Kolkata, Aug. 2 -- The Bengal government's unique grassroots governance drive, 'Amader Para Amader Samadhan' (APAS), began across the state on Saturday, drawing an impressive turnout of over 1.75 lakh... Read More

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