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Territorial Army concludes two-day symposium highlighting defence innovation
KOLKATA — The two-day ‘Know Your Territorial Army’ seminar and TA 2.0 symposium successfully wrapped up in Kolkata on Friday. The landmark event drew senior military officers, domain specialists, civilians, school students, and National Cadet Corps cadets. The final day featured strategic discussions on national talent pools and ecological conservation, alongside the formal rollout of the…
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Rural banks hit record ₹10,176 crore net profit in FY 25-26
KOLKATA / (NEW DELHI) — Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India delivered a stellar financial performance in the 2025-26 fiscal year, achieving a record net profit of ₹10,176 crore. This is a significant jump from the ₹6,820 crore reported in the previous financial year. These milestones were reviewed during a high-level meeting in Delhi chaired…
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West Bengal BJP names teams to oversee Kolkata, Howrah civic polls
KOLKATA — The West Bengal unit of the BJP on Tuesday appointed two poll management teams for the upcoming municipal elections in the cities of Kolkata and Howrah. Sukanta Majumdar, minister of state at the Centre, Anindya Banerjee (Raju), the party’s state vice-president, Tapas Roy, minister in the state government, and Kashipur-Belgachhia MLA Ritesh Tiwari…
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Tragedy a grim reminder of negligence: West Bengal CM
KOLKATA — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the city’s hotel fire as a consequence of infrastructural negligence, pointing directly to a legacy of unchecked development that bypassed mandatory safety norms. “For years, the City’s & State’s (stated in capitals) infrastructure was allowed to grow unchecked, with structures being permitted to be built and…
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Kolkata set to host ‘Know Your Territorial Army’ outreach event
KOLKATA — The Territorial Army is rolling out a two-day public outreach programme named ‘Know Your Territorial Army’ in the city, scheduled for August 27–28. The upcoming event at Dhono Dhanyo auditorium aims to draw students, academic figures, startups, corporate builders, and environmentalists closer to the armed forces. By emphasising the “citizen-soldier” framework, the seminar…
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West Bengal MLAs attend ICAI workshop on financial oversight
KOLKATA — A total of 110 West Bengal MLAs, on Tuesday, participated in an Institute of Chartered Accountants of India workshop, focused on strengthening public financial management and legislative oversight. The one-day session was titled “Strengthening Governance in Public Financial Management: A Legislative Perspective”. During the workshop, lawmakers participated in focused discussions covering key areas…
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West Bengal records nation’s highest self-enumeration as Census house listing begins
KOLKATA — West Bengal has recorded the country’s highest digital self-enumeration tally for Census 2027, with more than 53 lakh households completing the initial online phase before the commencement of the door-to-door house listing exercise on August 16. Director of Census Operations for West Bengal, Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, announced the milestone during a media briefing…
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Skill ministers meet in Kolkata to advance national vocational training reform
KOLKATA, India — State skill ministers and senior officials gathered in West Bengal on Monday for a Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship regional conference to align federal and regional strategies for upgrading industrial training institutes and expanding overseas employment. Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship, presided over the…
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BSF South Bengal Frontier holds 15-km cycle rally for International Youth Day
KOLKATA — The Border Security Force South Bengal Frontier marked International Youth Day on Wednesday, by organising a 15-kilometer cycle rally from its Rajarhat headquarters to promote fitness, environmental awareness, and responsible citizenship. Daljeet Singh, Inspector General, HQ BSF South Bengal Frontier, flagged off the event alongside senior officers, with BSF personnel participating enthusiastically. The…
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Crops must get right prices; talks on for potato subsidies: Dilip Ghosh
KOLKATA — The West Bengal government is in talks with authorities concerned regarding potential transport or logistics subsidies to help potato growers sell their surplus produce outside the state, Dilip Ghosh, minister for panchayats & rural development and agricultural marketing said on Wednesday. Speaking at an MCCI event on rural development in Kolkata, Ghosh emphasised…
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