West Bengal - The Purbottar

06 Jan

West Bengal makes RT-PCR report must for inter-state movement

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, West Bengal

India has logged 90,928 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours, and the daily positivity rate is at 4.18 per cent the Union Health Ministry informed on Thursday. The active caseload of COVID cases in the country now stands at 2,85,401. As per the Ministry, 2,135 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in India, of which 828 have recovered. As many as 4,82,551 recoveries and 534 deaths from the virus in the last 24 hours were also reported by the Ministry. While the cumulative recoveries from the virus stand at 3,43,21,803, the total COVID deaths were reported…

03 Jan

COVID curbs: Bengal shuts schools, colleges; offices allowed with 50% workforce

editor0 CommentsWest BengalCovid-19

Bengal on Sunday re-imposed certain Covid restrictions - closing of schools and colleges, and capping attendance at private and government offices at 50 per cent - in the light of a worrying increase in daily cases, including those of the Omicron variant.A 10 pm - 5 am night curfew has been ordered, following in the footsteps of Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Only essential and emergency services can operate in this time. Starting tomorrow (Monday), schools, colleges and universities in Bengal will be closed, as will swimming pools, gyms, spas and beauty salons, and wellness centres. Flights from Mumbai and…

31 Dec

Prayag launches sturdy Water Tanks

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North BengalPrayag, Water Tanks

Prayag, held an Inspiring Achievers Meet 2021 in Kolkata, to display its extra strong and durable water tanks. In excess of 400 Dealers and wholesalers of Prayag Bath Fittings swarmed the interesting occasion that was likewise gone to by the big name Jasleen Mathias.

31 Dec

Srota Natya Academy’s new play “SOB CHORITRO JIBONTO”

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, West Bengal

Kolkata: According to the information from the Government of West Bengal, with the support of department of information and cultural affairs, the play “SOB CHORITRO JIBONTO” was staged on October 29 , Friday at the Yogesh Mime Theatre in Kolkata . This wonderful play is written and directed by Raja Sarkar. In this play, it is seen that Rana Dutta who is a well-paid employee staggers home every night after drinking alcohol. He has a small family of two-he and his beautiful wife. But in their married life there is only emptiness. In the evening a theatre troupe rehearsals regularly…

30 Dec

Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre enters Siliguri

editor0 CommentsHealth, India, North Bengal, West Bengal

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Siliguri, December 2021: Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre which is the largest diabetes chain in India has a record number of more than 500 living patients above the age of 90 years without complications from diabetes. They have indeed now gone to special lengths to keep their 5 Lakh plus patients with diabetes, under their good care. Dr Mohan’s has now launched its comprehensive care centre for the people of North Bengal at Siliguri that will provide complete diabetes care under one roof. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Dr. G.B. Das, renowned Gynaecologist and Head…

27 Dec

RPF of N. F. Railway apprehended 31 persons for stealing of passenger belongings

editor0 CommentsNorth East, West Bengal

Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N. F. Railway detected 27 cases related to theft of passenger belongings during January to November this year and apprehended 31 persons in charge of stealing. The cases were detected during different search and checks at stations and trains over N. F. Railway. RPF also apprehended one person in a recent case from Katihar railway station. In an incident, on 23.12.2021, as per information received from Security Control/Alipurduar Jn regarding left behind of a backpack containing valuable documents in coach No B-3, berth No. 32 of train no. 15959 UP. RPF staff of RPF Out…

26 Dec

SIDBI joins hands with the Government of West Bengal

editor0 CommentsWest BengalSIDBI

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of West Bengal (GoWB) to develop the MSME ecosystem in the State. The MoU was exchanged by Shri Sudatta Mandal, Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI, and Shri Rajesh Pandey, Principal Secretary, MSME & Textile, and other official members. Dr. Hari Krishna Dwivedi, Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal stated that this MoU would be beneficial to the MSMEs in the State of West Bengal and is looking forward to working with SIDBI for MSME clusters and infrastructure development in the State.

20 Dec

Star Cement organised an inauguration program of Srijani

editor0 CommentsIndia, North BengalRajganj, Star Cement

Star Cement organised an inauguration program of Srijani, the Livelihood Hub at Mohitnagar area on 18th December, 2021 under the gracious presence of the Special invited Guests including Guests of Honour. The objective of inauguration program of SRIJANI- Livelihood Hub is to disseminate information about upcoming different CSR initiative under Livelihood and Skill Development component.Under this project, the selected youths will be trained and will be given an opportunity to earn monthly income, yearly dividend. the Job training will be imparted within the Livelihood Hub and all trainees will be given an opportunity to earn their consistent income for which…

20 Dec

The Style Icon 2k21 Grand Finale

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, North Bengal, West Bengal

The Style Icon 2k21 has announced the date of the grand finale. This mega event will take place on 25th December, 2021 at Siliguri. The Venue partner of the event, Sawasstika Eco Park Resort will host the finale. The Style Icon 2k21 is a Project by SR Modeling Studio in association with SandeepG. Realestate Limited, Dainik Jagran, and The Statesman. It is one of the biggest model hunts of the West Bengal. This initiative gives hundreds of young boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their talent on the ramp and establish their career in the field. In The Style…

18 Dec

mjunction launches Project Jyoti

editor0 CommentsEducation, West Bengalmjunction

India’s largest B2B e-commerce company, mjunction services limited has launched Project Jyoti, its unique initiative for visually-challenged school students, in West Bengal, in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal. The inaugural session in Kolkata was chaired by Mr Aminul Ahsan, District Education Officer, Samagra Shiksha Mission, Kolkata District. Special guest at the session was Mr Kartik Manna, Chairman of Kolkata Primary School Council and Samagra Shiksha Mission. As part of the project in West Bengal, mjunction gave all participants one smartphone each, preloaded with the apps to help them read these accessible books. In the first phase, nearly 45…