Kolkata: In an attempt to stop the sale of illegal crackers at local markets, the cops have decided to go for a new penal section that will force the sellers — usually small-time vendors with limited financial means — to cough up higher fines.While the police are slapping cases under the Explosive Substances Act against…
Kolkata: Morning walkers and environmentalists say the ban on Chhath Puja rituals at Rabindra Sarobar has transformed the lake’s air quality and helped protect its biodiversity, warning that allowing celebrations again could undo years of ecological recovery.The toxic haze that once hung over the lake after Chhath Puja, the acrid smell of firecrackers, dead fish…
CM Suvendu Adhikari at the industrial policy meet Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday unveiled the state’s new industrial policy with focus on acquiring land for industries, generation of employment and incentivising investments in sectors like semiconductors, EVs, defence and advanced technology.Adhikari also said Bengal is in talks with commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland for…
Kolkata: Bengal govt is looking at reducing the number of holidays for its employees by 8-10 days from next year. CM Suvendu Adhikari has asked the additional chief secretary of the finance department, Prabhat Mishra, to slash the number of holidays to about 40. Currently, state staffers enjoy about 50 holidays in a calendar year.Speaking…
Kolkata: Lightweight gold jewellery and silver ornaments, coins, figurines and utensils emerged as popular choices among buyers ahead of Dhanteras, with jewellers reporting encouraging demand in the run-up to the festival.Jewellers are expecting footfall and sales to pick up further on Friday, with several stores planning to remain open till late at night to accommodate…
Kolkata: Despite stepped-up surveillance, seizures and arrests, banned firecrackers continue to find their way into Kolkata from the two major fireworks markets of Champahati and Nungi in South 24 Parganas, with an extensive network of manufacturers, intermediaries and transporters allegedly helping the illegal trade evade police scrutiny.Police have seized around 3,500 kg of banned fireworks…
Image of the magnet lodged inside the child The fabricated magnet that was used in extracting the object Image of the magnet lodged inside the child The fabricated magnet that was used in extracting the object Image of the magnet lodged inside the child Kolkata: Doctors at Medical College Hospital Kolkata (MCHK) deployed an innovative…
Kalimpong: Marigolds have started making their way into Kalimpong’s markets as households prepare for the five-day Tihar and Diwali. Long garlands hung across windows and doors, and bunches of flowers placed in pots are among familiar sights of Tihar preparations. But much of the marigold sold in the town now comes from Siliguri and parts…
Kolkata: Murshidabad has produced many illustrious personalities and any facility could be named after them, but “nothing in Babar’s name”, CM Suvendu Adhikari has said, prompting a fast U-turn by Nowda MLA Humayun Kabir, who said “the CM’s wish must be respected”.Speaking at Nabanna on Wednesday, Adhikari said: “There are many distinguished people in Murshidabad….
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari addresses the launch of the West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy 2026, aimed at attracting investments, accelerating industrialisation and generating employment, in Kolkata on Thursday, Nov 5 Kolkata: Incentives proposed in Bengal’s new investment promotion policy, announced by CM Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday, will add momentum to the state’s industrial development, said…
