Category Governance

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…

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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.…

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Shravani Mela 2026: Northeast Frontier Railway announces special Katihar–Manihari train services

KOLKATA/ (MALIGAON) — Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced special train services between Katihar and Manihari under its Katihar division to manage the passenger rush during the upcoming Shravani Mela. The decision aims to provide comfortable and safe travel for…

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