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ACC has recognised Mr. Ananda Maity, a well-known contractor from East Medinipur district of West Bengal, for his 16-year journey in the construction sector, highlighting his steady rise from a helper to a trusted local contractor in Haur Market under Panskura Taluka. Mr. Maity currently manages 18 active construction sites across the region, with 14 of them using ACC Gold cement. He leads a workforce of 55 workers and has emerged as a key figure among contractors, masons and home builders in the local market. According to ACC, Mr. Maity shifted to its products in October 2023 after facing quality…

Bank of Baroda has partnered with the Government of Nagaland for the Hornbill Festival 2025, reinforcing its commitment to expanding financial inclusion and supporting regional development in the Northeast. The festival, held from December 1 to 10 at Kisama Heritage Village, saw the participation of the Bank’s MD & CEO Dr. Debadatta Chand and Executive Director Ms. Beena Vaheed, who were felicitated as special guests. A dedicated engagement stall was inaugurated by Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along in the presence of senior government and Bank officials. The stall showcased digital banking services, product information and interactive sessions with artisans, entrepreneurs,…

Apraava Energy has received national recognition from the Ministry of Power for its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-based solution aimed at improving India’s power distribution system. The recognition was conferred at the National Conference on the Use of AI and ML in the Power Distribution Sector, held under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The company’s solution, Discom GPT (Grid.), was showcased under the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider category. Developed in partnership with Work On Grid, the platform focuses on data-driven decision-making, operational automation, and improved consumer services. The Apraava Energy team received the runner-up award from Union Power…

Former Foreign Secretary and BJP MP Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla strongly defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Parliament, describing it as a necessary step to protect the credibility of India’s democratic process, with specific reference to West Bengal. Speaking during the discussion, Shringla said elections form the backbone of democracy and any compromise with voter verification weakens public trust. He stressed that the SIR is not a routine administrative exercise but a constitutionally mandated process to ensure that only genuine and eligible citizens are included in electoral rolls. Referring to developments in West Bengal, including areas…