Kolkata, Aug. 24 -- In a landmark move to enhance urban mobility, three new Metro stretches have been inaugurated across the city. These additions mark one of the largest single-day expansions of the ... Read More
Kolkata, Aug. 24 -- With Durga Puja just 45 days away, Kumartuli-Kolkata's centuries-old potters' colony-is abuzz with activity. For generations, this narrow-laned neighbourhood has been synonymous wi... Read More
Barrackpore, Aug. 22 -- In a remarkable step towards gender equality, a family in Barrackpore has challenged age-old customs by organising an 'upanayana' (sacred thread ceremony) for their daughter-an... Read More
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
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
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
Kolkata, July 14 -- In a significant move to strengthen healthcare delivery in remote tribal regions, the Bengal government has sanctioned the construction of 30 health sub-centres. This initiative i... Read More
Kolkata, July 10 -- Panihati has become the first dengue-free zone, with no cases reported in the past three months, according to a survey by the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA). The milestone ... Read More