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June 19, 2026 1:32 PM

Kolkata prepares for grand International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations at Red Road

Kolkata is all set to host the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to lead the nation in the Common Yoga Protocol at the iconic Red Road. The event is expected to witness participation from thousands of yoga enthusiasts on the ground and millions joining virtually from across India and around the world. Ahead of the celebrations, a curtain-raiser press conference was held at Nabanna Sabhaghar, where West Benga...

June 16, 2026 12:12 PM

PM Modi to lead International Day of Yoga celebrations from Kolkata; over 2,500 events planned worldwide

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) from Kolkata's historic Red Road on June 21, with the Ministry of Ayush unveiling an extensive programme aimed at promoting yoga as a tool for healthy ageing and overall well-being. The announcement was made during the curtain-raiser event for IDY 2026 held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Sunday. Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayus...

March 25, 2026 1:53 PM

1,500 MT high-value cargo transported to Pandu via inland waterways

A high-value cargo consignment of around 1,500 metric tonnes has been successfully transported from Kolkata to Pandu in Guwahati via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, underscoring the growing efficiency of inland waterways in India. The shipment, dispatched by Tata Steel Limited for Larsen & Toubro Limited, comprised 23,980 bags of granulated blast furnace slag weighing approximately 1,199 metric tonnes, along with 300 metric tonnes of TMT bars. The cargo was transported using tug MV Tri...

March 8, 2026 1:40 PM

Rain warning issued for several Bengal districts: MeT office

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Alipore has forecast thunderstorms and rain across West Bengal, including Kolkata, from Sunday evening. According to the MeT Office, the state is likely to experience thunderstorm activity over the next few days, though temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged during the next seven days. Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and North 24 Parganas are likely to receive scattered light rain accompanied by gusty winds on Monday and Tuesday. However, no ...

March 6, 2026 10:41 AM

Rajnath Singh urges GRSE to develop advanced platforms to realise government’s Viksit Bharat goal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to continue developing state-of-the-art maritime platforms in line with the rapidly evolving technology-driven era, stressing that the shipyard has a crucial role in achieving the government’s vision of a developed India under the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. Addressing GRSE personnel in Kolkata on Thursday, Singh praised the shipyard’s contribution to nation-building and the growth of the Blue E...

January 23, 2026 9:06 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Netaji’s legacy during Parakram Diwas celebrations in Kolkata

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday attended the Parakram Diwas celebrations at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, marking the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that Parakram Diwas is not merely an occasion to remember Netaji but a powerful transmission of courage across generations. He recalled how Netaji consistently chose sacrifice over comfort, including his refusal to accept a prestigious post in the Indian Civ...

December 27, 2025 2:03 PM

Cold Grips Bengal as Kolkata Records Season’s Lowest Temperature

The unusual dip in minimum temperatures continued across West Bengal as cool northerly winds swept the state, with Kolkata recording its coldest day of the season on Saturday at 12.8 degrees Celsius. Winter has firmly set in across the state during the final week of December, with minimum temperatures in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal steadily declining over the past few days. Saturday’s mercury reading marked the coldest day of the season so far. On Thursday, Kolkata recorded a min...

November 4, 2025 9:33 AM

World drawn to invest in India owing to its strong democratic foundations: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the world is increasingly looking to invest in India, attracted by its strong and vibrant democratic foundations and rapid economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the 125th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata, held under the theme “INDIA@100: An Age of a New Dawn,” Birla said India’s robust democracy, policy stability, and investor-friendly reforms have positioned th...

September 24, 2025 12:49 PM

Light to moderate rain forecast for West Bengal till Saturday

The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast mostly cloudy skies with light to moderate rain across West Bengal till Saturday, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at some places. While Kolkata is likely to experience continuous rain until next Saturday, there is currently no warning of heavy rainfall. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Sunday, bringing relief to the city’s residents. Civic authorities have been working extensively to drain water into the Hooghly R...

September 15, 2025 9:36 PM

PM Modi reviews defence preparedness at Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the Armed Forces at the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Prime Minister was briefed on operational readiness in the backdrop of the “new normal” shaped by Operation Sindoor, and on the future of warfare with emerging technologies and evolving tactics. He also took stock of reforms implemented in the past two years and plans outlined for the...