# safijournal.com > The Trusted Journo ## Posts - [From bean to cup: The hidden economics behind your daily ₹200 coffee](https://safijournal.com/from-bean-to-cup-the-hidden-economics-behind-your-daily-%e2%82%b9200-coffee/): KOLKATA — Joe is an engineer and goes to work at 9 am in the morning. On the way, he grabs a Rs 200-coffee cup from a small coffee shop. As he hands over the amount to the cashier, he wonders why the coffee was priced Rs 200? Was this even a justified price that he paid for this cup? This is when Mr Henderson, his boss, stops his car at the signal and offers him a drop to the office. They start conversing about the topic and Mr Henderson starts explaining. The price of the coffee cup does not merely […] - [Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge shines in new light show](https://safijournal.com/kolkatas-iconic-howrah-bridge-shines-in-new-light-show/): KOLKATA — Visual enhancements transformed the skyline above the Hooghly River after port authorities debuted a Rs 22.35 crore architectural lighting network across Rabindra Setu, widely recognised as the ‘Howrah Bridge’. Overseen by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, the new setup deploys 3,825 luminaires drawing 385 kilowatts. The installation highlights the bridge’s central pylons, upper crowns, and steel frame using dynamic color sequences coordinated with audio tracks. The audio-visual programming will run during major national observances and regional festivities, including Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Holi, an official release stated. Spectators can also stream the […] - [West Bengal BJP announces 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark PM Modi’s 25 years in office](https://safijournal.com/west-bengal-bjp-announces-seva-sankalp-abhiyan-to-mark-pm-modis-25-years-in-office/): KOLKATA — To celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years of continuous leadership in public office, the Bharatiya Janata Party will carry out a month-long nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ from September 17 to October 17. Unveiling the schedule at the state headquarters in Salt Lake, West Bengal BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha MP Shamik Bhattacharya highlighted that the initiative will span every level of the organisation, reaching from regional districts down to grassroots voting booths. The campaign timeframe aligns with two significant events: Prime Minister Modi’s birthday on September 17 and October 7, the date marking 25 years since he […] - [Territorial Army concludes two-day symposium highlighting defence innovation](https://safijournal.com/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 official Territorial Army song. The symposium commenced on Thursday with an opening musical extravaganza and institutional memorandum signings. Immersive panels during the opening sessions examined the force’s evolving responsibilities in nation-building, border infrastructure and technological resilience. Attendees explored diverse exhibitions featuring military units, industry innovations and […] - [Rural banks hit record ₹10,176 crore net profit in FY 25-26](https://safijournal.com/rural-banks-hit-record-%e2%82%b910176-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 by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS). Top officials from NABARD, the RBI, SIDBI, sponsor banks, and all 28 RRBs were in attendance. Fuelled by this momentum, the total business handled by the 28 RRBs crossed ₹13.5 lakh crore, surpassing the business scale […] - [West Bengal BJP names teams to oversee Kolkata, Howrah civic polls](https://safijournal.com/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 have been assigned responsibilities for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections. Majumdar and Banerjee have been appointed as in-charge and co-in-charge, respectively, while Roy and Tiwari have been designated as convener and co-convener. For the Howrah Municipal Corporation, Rajya Sabha MP Rahul Sinha has been named in-charge […] - [Tragedy a grim reminder of negligence: West Bengal CM](https://safijournal.com/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 operate as hotels and other businesses while completely ignoring mandatory fire safety norms,” the chief minister mentioned in a post on X. Adhikari stated that a five-member special investigation team has been formed to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. Additionally, the administration has been […] - [Kolkata set to host 'Know Your Territorial Army' outreach event](https://safijournal.com/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 will spotlight how individuals can serve national interests while keeping up with their civilian careers. Discussions during the two-day programme will revolve around five core areas: industrial defence partnerships, emerging next-gen technologies, collaborative national security, environmental protection, and youth outreach. Opening day activities feature discussions on […] - [West Bengal MLAs attend ICAI workshop on financial oversight](https://safijournal.com/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 of public finance, such as state budget analysis, government accounting, fiscal responsibility and sustainable fiscal management. “The workshop served as an important platform for legislators to deepen their understanding of public financial management, fiscal governance and legislative oversight,” a release mentioned. The workshop concluded with a call for […] - [West Bengal records nation's highest self-enumeration as Census house listing begins](https://safijournal.com/west-bengal-records-nations-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 in Kolkata on Monday. He noted that nearly one-fourth of the state’s estimated households participated in the digital self-enumeration window, achieving a completion rate of roughly 93 percent among respondents. Following the conclusion of the preliminary digital phase, field enumerators began visiting residential buildings and commercial […] - [Skill ministers meet in Kolkata to advance national vocational training reform](https://safijournal.com/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 discussions, which convened representatives from various states and Union territories to advance the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs framework. The agenda centered on aligning institutional training hubs with regional industrial corridors and expanding artificial intelligence readiness programmes across local educational networks. “India’s […] - [BSF South Bengal Frontier holds 15-km cycle rally for International Youth Day](https://safijournal.com/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 route ran from the Frontier headquarter to the Biswa Bangla Gate and back. Along the way, participants shared messages encouraging the public and youth to adopt healthy lifestyles and protect the environment. The rally drew an enthusiastic response from local residents who gathered to support the […] - [Crops must get right prices; talks on for potato subsidies: Dilip Ghosh](https://safijournal.com/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 that the state’s most cultivated crops — paddy, jute and potato — must secure the right prices. Addressing potato cultivation specifically, Ghosh claimed that while the quality is good, farmers are struggling to find outside markets because the former government had previously stopped exports of potato […] - [Trinamool Congress protests alleged insults toward Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose](https://safijournal.com/trinamool-congress-protests-alleged-insults-toward-netaji-subhas-chandra-bose/): KOLKATA — The All India Trinamool Congress staged a protest in the city on Tuesday following allegations that comments made against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were disrespectful. Trinamool Chief Mamata Banerjee participated in the demonstration, signaling the party’s formal disapproval of remarks attributed to a politician associated with the party in power. In a statement issued via social media, the party stated, “We strongly condemn the disgraceful insults directed at our great freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose”. The party emphasised that the legacy of freedom fighters remains central to national discourse and asserted that such rhetoric would not be tolerated. […] - [Rail Coach Factory to roll out first LHB coach rake for Bangladesh Railway](https://safijournal.com/rail-coach-factory-to-roll-out-first-lhb-coach-rake-for-bangladesh-railway/): KOLKATA/ (KAPURTHALA) — Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala is scheduled to roll out its first rake of 19 Linke Hofmann Busch broad-gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on August 12. The initial rake consists of three air-conditioned sleeper cars, three air-conditioned chair cars, 11 non-air-conditioned chair cars, and two power cars. The coaches are custom-built to meet Bangladesh Railway’s operating requirements and feature specialised passenger amenities, including reclining chairs with stainless steel armrests and footrests, partially openable windows, integrated CCTV surveillance, a baby care room, and a prayer room. Engineers reinforced the roof structure to accommodate passenger loading during peak traffic […] - [Garden Reach Shipbuilders launches second offshore patrol vessel for Indian Navy](https://safijournal.com/garden-reach-shipbuilders-launches-second-offshore-patrol-vessel-for-indian-navy/): KOLKATA — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers launched Shruti, the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Navy, on Tuesday in Kolkata. The launch occurs less than three months after the shipyard launched the first vessel of the programme, ‘Sanghmitra’, on May 20. GRSE is constructing four NGOPVs as part of an 11-ship programme for the Indian Navy. The NGOPVs measure about 113 meters in length and 14.6 meters in width with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes. The vessels achieve speeds up to 23 knots and possess an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 […] - [Iconic Hilsa returns to upper Ganga after decades of absence](https://safijournal.com/iconic-hilsa-returns-to-upper-ganga-after-decades-of-absence/): KOLKATA — Decades after disappearing from upstream waters due to migratory blockages, the iconic hilsa fish has returned to the upper stretches of the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in river restoration efforts. The hilsa, scientifically known as Tenualosa ilisha, was recently recorded near Tanda Khurd village in the Chandauli district. Historically, the migratory species travelled from the Bay of Bengal past Varanasi and Prayagraj. However, its natural migration corridor was severely disrupted following the commissioning of the Farakka Barrage in 1975, causing steep population declines and harming regional fishing communities. To reverse the trend, the ICAR […] - [Samik Bhattacharya at ICBI outlines West Bengal economic strategy](https://safijournal.com/samik-bhattacharya-at-icbi-outlines-west-bengal-economic-strategy/): KOLKATA — The International Chamber of Business and Industry, on Sunday, hosted a discussion forum featuring Rajya Sabha member and West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya in Kolkata. The event, “West Bengal: What we have lost in the last 50 years and what we plan to gain in the next 10 years”, drew business leaders, industrialists and entrepreneurs for a dialogue centred on the state’s economic trajectory, industrial growth and infrastructure policy. “West Bengal stands at an important turning point, and our priority is to create an environment where investment, entrepreneurship and employment can flourish without unnecessary interference,” Bhattacharya said. Organisers […] - [I4C warns of WhatsApp takeovers, 'Boss Scam' targeting professionals](https://safijournal.com/i4c-warns-of-whatsapp-takeovers-boss-scam-targeting-professionals/): KOLKATA — The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) highlighted a sharp rise in WhatsApp account takeovers targeting professionals and business personnel through malicious Windows executable files disguised as regulatory documents and bank statements. The cyber scam, which has impacted multiple states including Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, relies on compressed zip files sent via WhatsApp, email, or SMS. Archives labeled as account statements or notices from regulatory bodies such as the Reserve Bank of India and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs contain malicious software. When opened on a Windows computer, the payload installs a Trojan horse that compromises the device […] - [Chief Minister inaugurates West Bengal Textile Fair](https://safijournal.com/chief-minister-inaugurates-west-bengal-textile-fair/): KOLKATA — Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the West Bengal Textile Fair on Thursday at the Milan Mela Grounds. During the event, Adhikari addressed attendees and reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to fostering an industry-friendly environment. He emphasised the government’s focus on promoting investment and generating new employment opportunities within the state. Expressing his confidence in the sector’s trajectory, the chief minister stated that the fair is expected to provide a fresh boost to the state’s industrial growth while showcasing its expanding potential in the textile industry. (This report was drafted with the assistance of AI and verified by a human editor.) - [Urban growth patterns shape future cooling demand: new IIT Kharagpur study](https://safijournal.com/urban-growth-patterns-shape-future-cooling-demand-new-iit-kharagpur-study/): A new international study led by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur, reveals that urban growth patterns and city planning are just as important as climate change in driving future cooling demand. Published in Nature Communications, the research was authored by PhD scholar Nilabhra Mondal and Prashant Anand, alongside global experts. The team analysed two decades of satellite and climate data, spanning 88 Indian cities and 52 representative urban centres worldwide from 2003 to 2023. The study suggests cities develop “thermal memory”, implying that the decisions made decades ago regarding land use, building heights, and urban expansion continue […] - [Suvendu Adhikari, Samik Bhattacharya meet FM Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi](https://safijournal.com/suvendu-adhikari-samik-bhattacharya-meet-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-in-new-delhi/): KOLKATA — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and state BJP President Samik Bhattacharya met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Tuesday. A post on X by BJP West Bengal stated that the meeting featured discussions on crucial topics, including state’s economic development, investments, infrastructure, and public welfare initiatives. - [Mamata Banerjee alleges violation of democratic rights, selective denials for party programmes ](https://safijournal.com/mamata-banerjee-alleges-violation-of-democratic-rights-selective-denials-for-party-programmes/): KOLKATA — Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, alleged a violation of constitutional principles and democratic rights and claimed that while other political parties are granted permissions, her party is deliberately denied the same and forced to approach courts for democratic programmes.  In a virtual address, Banerjee said that “thousands of false cases” have been filed against her party’s workers and citizens, and panchayats, municipalities and zilla parishads are being taken over “by force”, delimitation is being planned, and the Census process has begun without consulting political parties, Trinamool included. The former Bengal chief minister expressed deep shock over the disrespect […] - [Police seize cash and cough syrup in joint West Bengal raid](https://safijournal.com/police-seize-cash-and-cough-syrup-in-joint-west-bengal-raid/): KOLKATA — West Bengal police seized ₹2.4 crores in cash and thousands of bottles of cough syrup during a joint operation by Dakshin Dinajpur and Malda district police, according to a statement shared on social media by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The joint raid occurred at a premises in Mangalbari under Malda Police Station. Along with the cash, officers recovered thousands of bottles of cough syrup with an estimated black market value of ₹90 lakhs, as well as about 20 grams of gold. Interrogations remain ongoing as officials work to investigate the wider network and identify others linked to the operation. […] - [Tea Board India launches professional tea tasting and sommelier courses](https://safijournal.com/tea-board-india-launches-professional-tea-tasting-and-sommelier-courses/): KOLKATA — Tea Board India launched National Council of Vocational Education and Training-approved skilled courses on tea tasting at the Darjeeling Tea Research and Development Centre in Kurseong on Monday to expand professional education in the sector. The programme aims to establish a qualified group of tea tasters and tea sommeliers to support quality enhancement, value addition and market competitiveness for Indian teas. It also seeks to encourage tea literacy among youths and create employment opportunities within the industry. The Agriculture Skill Council of India assisted in developing the courses. A formulation committee comprising representatives from the Department of Commerce, the […] - [BREAKING: Chandra Bose resigns from Trinamool Congress, plans to mentor new youth-led 'Azad Hind Party'](https://safijournal.com/breaking-chandra-bose-resigns-from-trinamool-congress-plans-to-mentor-new-youth-led-azad-hind-party/): UPDATED COPY KOLKATA — Senior politician Chandra Bose — grandnephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose — has officially resigned from his primary membership in the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Talking to Safi Journal, Bose announced his future political direction, revealing plans to serve as a mentor for ‘Azad Hind Party’, an emerging youth-driven national political party currently in development. “I hereby tender my resignation from the primary membership of the All India Trinamool Congress with immediate effect, due to personal reasons. I wish you and the AITC all the very best in all its future endeavours,” Bose stated in a […] - [West Bengal finance minister, startup founders discuss regional funding and policy](https://safijournal.com/west-bengal-finance-minister-startup-founders-discuss-regional-funding-and-policy/): KOLKATA — West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta chaired a roundtable discussion with 40 young entrepreneurs and startup founders of North Bengal at the state secretariat Nabanna, on Thursday, to address regulatory pathways and early-stage capital access. The meeting, held alongside Shankar Ghosh, minister-in-charge of the Department of Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism; Dipak Barman, minister-in-charge of the Department of MSME; and Ashok Dinda, minister-of-state for the Department of MSME, along with Dasgupta, focused on expanding the regional startup ecosystem. Officials and participants discussed methods to streamline business procedures, implement targeted tax incentives for emerging sectors, and improve rural entrepreneurship networks. During […] - [Samik Bhattacharya writes to Suvendu Adhikari to seek Central chemical park bid](https://safijournal.com/samik-bhattacharya-writes-to-suvendu-adhikari-to-seek-central-chemical-park-bid/): KOLKATA — Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP and State President Samik Bhattacharya has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, urging the state government to promptly secure a chemical park under the Centre’s newly approved BHAVYA Rasayan scheme. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme earlier this month on July 24. The Rs 3,030-crore central initiative aims to establish three dedicated chemical parks across the country through a competitive challenge route. The central grant offers up to Rs. 1,000 crore per park against a minimum state contribution of Rs 500 crore, requiring a minimum of 2,000 acres of contiguous, encumbrance-free […] - [Cochin Shipyard floats seventh shallow water craft for Indian Navy](https://safijournal.com/cochin-shipyard-floats-seventh-shallow-water-craft-for-indian-navy/): KOLKATA / (KOCHI) — State-owned builder Cochin Shipyard has floated the seventh anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC), christened Machilipatnam, designated for deployment by the Indian Navy. The formal launch took place on Wednesday, marking substantial headway on an eight-ship defence contract. Carrying the yard designation BY 529, the newly introduced hull takes its moniker from the ancient port city (Machilipatnam) situated along the Bay of Bengal coastline in Andhra Pradesh. The ASW SWC vessels can undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, mine deployment duties and low intensity maritime operations. Technical specifications for the warship outline a hull spanning 78 […] - [First direct commercial freight train connects Kolkata Port to Nepal](https://safijournal.com/first-direct-commercial-freight-train-connects-kolkata-port-to-nepal/): KOLKATA / (NEW DELHI) — Indian Railways completed a 40-wagon freight shipment carrying canola from Kolkata Port directly to the Biratnagar customs yard in Nepal, initiating a new phase in cross-border logistics under updated bilateral transit terms. The trial of the newly operationalised transit protocol allows containerised cargo to bypass border transshipment. This direct route stems from a November 2025 Letter of Exchange that modified the existing transit framework. It leverages the broad-gauge connection between Jogbani, India, and Biratnagar, Nepal, which was established through a joint governmental inauguration in June 2023. Source: PIB release/ 28.07.26 (This report was drafted with the […] - [BITS Pilani Hyderabad awards degrees to over 1,500 graduates at convocation](https://safijournal.com/bits-pilani-hyderabad-awards-degrees-to-over-1500-graduates-at-convocation/): KOLKATA / (HYDERABAD) — More than 1,500 students received academic degrees on Monday during the 2026 convocation ceremony at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus. The degree conferral included more than 1,200 first degree (undergraduate) programmes, nearly 200 higher degree (postgraduate) programmes and more than 100 PhD degrees. BigBasket co-founder Hari Menon served as the chief guest, alongside university leadership including BITS Pilani Vice-Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao and Director In-Charge Dharmarajan Sriram. In his address to the graduating class, Sriram spoke about the core intent of the university’s academic framework. During his remarks, Menon shared advice on personal and professional growth. The […] - [Techno India University launches West Bengal's first Atal Incubation Centre](https://safijournal.com/techno-india-university-launches-west-bengals-first-atal-incubation-centre/): KOLKATA — Techno India University on Sunday launched AIC Techno, West Bengal’s first Atal Incubation Centre established under NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, targeting the growth of over 500 startups during the next five years. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, and Techno India Group Executive Director Meghdut RoyChowdhury. The centre offers early- and growth-stage ventures strategic mentorship, business advisory, investor access, product validation, corporate networking, and legal guidance. Prior to its formal launch, the initiative attracted nearly 200 startup applications. “Innovation […] - [More than 500 innovators compete in Technoxian 2026 in East Zonal Championship](https://safijournal.com/more-than-500-innovators-compete-in-technoxian-2026-in-east-zonal-championship/): KOLKATA — More than 500 young innovators from across eastern India gathered in Dum Dum on Saturday for the two-day Technoxian 2026 East Zonal Competitions, a regional qualifier for the World Robotics Championship. Hosted by the Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex (SurTech) in association with the World Robotics Organization, the event drew over 100 teams from various schools and colleges. Participants competed in robotics challenges and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exhibitions. The championship featured the unveiling of SURVIA, an indigenously developed robot built at SurTech’s AICTE IDEA Lab. Campus officials also launched a wind- and […] - [West Bengal must aggressively attract high-tech industries: Swapan Dasgupta](https://safijournal.com/west-bengal-must-aggressively-attract-high-tech-industries-swapan-dasgupta/): KOLKATA — West Bengal needs to aggressively invite high-tech and deep-tech industries to the state because these sectors create a strong multiplier effect on the economy, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said on Friday. Speaking at a felicitation event and interactive session organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) at Taj Bengal, Dasgupta emphasised the need to frame proactive policies to attract sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and data centres. He noted that while these industries require significant amounts of water and power, solar energy could serve as a potential solution. Addressing the broader economic landscape, the […] - [Shravani Mela 2026: Northeast Frontier Railway announces special Katihar–Manihari train services](https://safijournal.com/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 thousands of devotees and pilgrims visiting the annual festival. NFR will operate two distinct pairs of special trains with scheduled stops at Mansahi and Mahiyarpur in both directions: The temporary services are part of NFR’s effort to augment train capacity, ease route congestion, and ensure efficient connectivity during high seasonal travel demands. Note: The information above is based on an official […] - [Group Captain Upadhyay assumes Command of Embarkation HQ, Kolkata](https://safijournal.com/group-captain-upadhyay-assumes-command-of-embarkation-hq-kolkata/): KOLKATA — Group Captain Pankaj Upadhyay took over as Commandant, Embarkation Headquarters, Kolkata, on Thursday. He succeeds Group Captain AL Kishore following the latter’s tenure at the helm. Embarkation Headquarters, Kolkata, plays a crucial role in coordinating the movement of personnel and material for the tri-services across the entire eastern region via air, rail, and sea routes. Group Captain Upadhyay was commissioned into the Logistics Branch in 2003. He is an alumnus of the Air Force Academy, the Military Institute of Technology in Pune, and the College of Defence Management. Over the course of his career, Group Captain Upadhyay has held […] - [Haldia Dock resumes thermal coal operations after 9 months](https://safijournal.com/haldia-dock-resumes-thermal-coal-operations-after-9-months/): KOLKATA — Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, has achieved a major operational milestone with the resumption of coastal thermal coal handling at the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) after a nine-month interval. The revival took place at HDC’s rejuvenated mechanical thermal coal handling facility located at berth number 3. Operations restarted with a vessel loading approximately 27,100 metric tonnes of thermal coal for the Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL). This shipment represents APPDCL’s first coastal thermal coal movement through HDC’s mechanical coal handling plant in nearly nine months. 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