India launches advanced ocean research vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’ in Kolkata

September 9, 2026 2:27 PM

India launches advanced ocean research vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’ in Kolkata

Union Minister for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) ‘Sagar Manthan’ at Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country's indigenous oceanographic research and maritime capabilities. The vessel, Yard 3041, has been designed, engineered and constructed by defence public sector undertaking Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Re...

Jitendra Singh calls for taking India’s startup ecosystem beyond metros

September 6, 2026 3:23 PM

Jitendra Singh calls for taking India’s startup ecosystem beyond metros

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Sunday called for expanding India's rapidly growing startup ecosystem beyond metropolitan centres and strengthening collaboration among science, startups and industry to accelerate the journey of indigenous technologies from laboratories to the market. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth RISE Conclave 2026 in Kolkata, Singh said more than 50-60 per cent of India's startups are based outside metropolitan cities, under...

PM Modi mourns loss of lives in Kolkata hotel fire; police form SIT to probe tragedy

August 19, 2026 11:54 PM

PM Modi mourns loss of lives in Kolkata hotel fire; police form SIT to probe tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a fire at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the tragedy. “Extremely pained to learn about the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Kolkata. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is assisting those who are affected,” the Prime Minister's Offic...

WB govt to mark its ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ debut by distributing 70 lakh National Flags

August 7, 2026 10:52 AM

WB govt to mark its ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ debut by distributing 70 lakh National Flags

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that the state government will participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign for the first time, with 70 lakh national flags to be distributed across the state. He said that the government intends to hold a massive patriotic demonstration in the heart of Kolkata. “The government has issued a circular outlining the measures to be taken based on guidelines received from the Central Government. This program will be implement...

Indian scientists develop new protocol to make future quantum networks more efficient

August 6, 2026 5:55 PM

Indian scientists develop new protocol to make future quantum networks more efficient

Scientists at the Bose Institute, Kolkata, have developed a new theoretical framework that could significantly improve the efficiency of future quantum communication networks by enabling stronger long-distance connections while using fewer network resources. The study, published in the journal Physical Review A, introduces a new protocol called General Concurrence Percolation (GCP), which provides a more efficient and sustainable approach to establishing quantum communication links than existin...

Met Department Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across South Bengal Over Next 24 Hours

August 6, 2026 12:28 PM

Met Department Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across South Bengal Over Next 24 Hours

A day after thunderstorms accompanied by lightning lashed parts of south Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast more rain across the region over the next 24 hours, citing favourable weather conditions. According to the Met office, a cyclonic circulation persists over northeast Bihar and the adjoining north Bengal-Sikkim region. Coupled with a significant influx of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, these systems are expected to trigger widespread rainfall across so...

Amit Shah attends Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary event in Kolkata, outlines vision for ‘Sonar Bangla’

July 6, 2026 11:09 PM

Amit Shah attends Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary event in Kolkata, outlines vision for ‘Sonar Bangla’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday attended the commemorative programme marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata as the chief guest, where he paid tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder and outlined the West Bengal government's roadmap for building a "Sonar Bangla." A video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also screened during the event, which was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekh...

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Kolkata warehouse collapse

June 25, 2026 11:48 AM

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Kolkata warehouse collapse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced financial assistance for the victims of the tragic roof collapse at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The mishap in Kolkata yesterday is saddening. An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each will be given from PMNRF to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the mishap. The injured would be given ₹50,000. The state government is working round the clock to ensure that those affected rec...

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, says maritime strength key to Viksit Bharat

June 22, 2026 9:49 AM

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, says maritime strength key to Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenous naval ships - Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak - in Kolkata, describing the event as a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance, maritime strength and the vision of a developed nation. Addressing the Tri-Commissioning Ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi said the induction of the three naval ships reflected India’s growing capabilities in defence manufacturing and maritime security. He emphasised that all thr...

PM Modi to release PM-KISAN funds, lead International Day of Yoga celebrations during his Bengal visit on June 20-21

June 19, 2026 1:31 PM

PM Modi to release PM-KISAN funds, lead International Day of Yoga celebrations during his Bengal visit on June 20-21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to West Bengal on June 20 and 21, during which he will participate in Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, launch and inaugurate key development projects, release the 23rd installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata, and commission three indigenously built naval ships. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi will begin his visit on June 20 at around 3:45 PM by attending t...