A new case of the human coronavirus HKU1 has been reported in Kolkata, causing some concern among the public. However, medical experts want to clarify that HKU1 isn’t a new virus; it was first identified in 2005 and is generally associated with mild respiratory illnesses. Unlike Covid-19, this ...

For book lovers, book fairs are magical events where people wander from stall to stall, searching for author-signed copies, unique covers, classic editions, and tempting discounts. In India, book fairs are a vibrant part of cultural life, and one such event stands out above all, Kolkata’s boi ...

Kolkata Becomes 3rd Indian City To Get Air Quality Early Warning System: Kolkata, India, has taken an important step forward by implementing an Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) designed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune. This system offers both real-time air ...

President Launches ‘My Bengal, Addiction-Free Bengal’ Campaign In Kolkata: At an occasion held at the Raj Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu launched the ‘My Bengal, Addiction-Free Bengal‘ campaign, a vital undertaking organised by the Brahma Kumaris, aimed at tackling the prevalent issue of drug ...

Bikash Sinha, a renowned nuclear physicist, dies at the age of 78 in Kolkata: He was the former director of the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics and Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Sinha specialized in nuclear physics, high energy physics, Quark ...

NMDC wins ASSOCHAM Awards for Mineral Development and Employer Brand: NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) of India was honoured with two top honours at the ASSOCHAM Business Excellence honours 2023 in Kolkata. The company received the ‘Mineral Development Award’ and the ‘Employer Brand ...

Kolkata Metro becomes India’s first metro train to run under river: Kolkata Metro has reached a historic milestone by becoming India's first metro train system to complete an under-river voyage. The metro rakes travelled via an underwater tunnel beneath the Hooghly river, with the general manager, ...

The 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters ...

India's booming seafood sector will soon be on display in all its glory as the 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in Kolkata from February 15-17 next year. The event is to be held in the city's Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan. Marine Exports From ...

On the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata on March 23, 2022, via video conferencing. Remembering the martyrs on the Shaheed Diwas, the Prime Minister said that the tales of the sacrifice of Bhagat ...