West Bengal

01 Sep

Safexpress opens its 64th Logistics Park-Siliguri, in West Bengal

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Safexpress, India’s has launched its 64th, ultra-modern, Siliguri Logistics Park in West Bengal. This facility is strategically located on National Highway-27 near Bagdogra Airport. This highway connects West Bengal to key neighbouring states for trade and transport. This new logistics park will serve as a nodal point for logistics and to provide for the transitional connective facility with all Indian states, especially with nearby districts and manufacturing hubs. Better known as the ‘Gateway of Northeast India’, Siliguri has been a thriving business hub for different industries. The Siliguri Corridor is a narrow stretch of land (about 22 kilometres wide) located…

27 Aug

Prominent Neurologist Dr. Yogesh Kumar will be visiting Coochbehar tomorrow

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North Bengal, West Bengal

Patients in Coochbehar will benefit from the experience of eminent neurologist Dr. Yogesh Kumar. Patient Manager Nirupam Roy said Dr. Yogesh will see the patient on Saturday, August 28 at Care Pharma near Dinhata Road, Morapora Chopathy. Dr. Yogesh, Senior Consultant, Department of Neuroscience, Mediverse Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Patna. Dr. Yogesh said there was still a lack of awareness about neuro problems, which caused patients to arrive at the doctor late, complicating the problem for both the patient and the physician. If there is a possibility of illness, do not delay, but consult a doctor. Timely communication with a…

27 Aug

ISL: East Bengal set to play in the ISL, assures Mamta Banerjee

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The honourable Chief Minister of West Bengal assured East Bengal fans on Monday that the club will take part in the upcoming 2021-22 season of the Indian Super League (ISL). There was a doubt over the club's participation in India's top tier league due to the ongoing tussle between East Bengal and their investor Shree Cement regarding the signing of the final agreement of a joint venture between the two parties. But on Monday, the Chief Minister herself stated that the issue is getting resolved and the club will be in action soon. The honorable Chief Minister of West Bengal…

26 Aug

Myopia among children doubled since lockdown

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The onset and progression of myopia (near-sightedness) and the cases of ‘squint eye’ among school-going children may have increased at an alarming rate since 2020, according to Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital. Dr. Samar Sengupta, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, West Bengal, said, “There is a 100% increase in annual myopia progression and a five-fold increase in annual ‘Squint Eye’ cases among children of 5-15 years during the pandemic year.” On the onset of myopia, the annual incidence among the Indian children in this age group may have doubled since the imposition of lockdown in 2020, he added. On…

19 Aug

Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders court-monitored CBI probe

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The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed a court-monitored CBI probe into the incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal. The high court has also directed the state government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the cases related to violence following the Assembly elections results declared on May 2. The five-judge bench presided over by Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal had earlier ordered the NHRC chairman to constitute an inquiry committee to probe accusations of human rights violations during the “post-poll violence”. The panel, in its report, indicated the Mamata Banerjee government, as it recommended handing over the investigation…

19 Aug

MGM Healthcare Partners With Balaji Healthcare

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal

MGM Healthcare has partnered with Balaji Healthcare to open its first-ever multi-specialty outreach clinic in Siliguri. This will allow residents of Siliguri and adjoining areas to have access to expert healthcare solutions under one roof from MGM Healthcare, Chennai. The idea behind the outreach clinic is to let citizens of Siliguri and adjoining areas to have access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions. The 10000 sqft is equipped with state-of-the-art fully automated equipment’s. The outreach clinic will have diagnostic services ranging from Radiology to Pathology, Histopathology, Microbiology & Neuro Diagnostics. The outreach clinic was inaugurated in the presence of Dr.…

14 Aug

Siliguri’s first D’SIGNIA store by Senco Gold & Diamonds

editor0 CommentsBUSINESS, Business, North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal

Senco Gold & Diamonds have launched their premium luxury showroom - D’SIGNIA in Siliguri. Located at Sevoke Road, Siliguri this is the first D’SIGNIA store by Senco Gold & Diamonds in North Bengal and fifth such store nationally. Renowned actress and model, Madhumita Sarcar inaugurated the new store at a glittering event on 13th August. Mr. Dhaval Raja, CGM – Sales, Senco Gold & Diamonds was also present on the occasion. The new D’Signia store, spread across 3000 sq. ft area, will offer a wide range of elegantly designed jewellery collections for all occasions and at affordable prices. Expressing his…

11 Aug

Mamata Banerjee visits flood-affected areas in West Bengal and slams the Centre for delayed the approval of the Ghatal Master Plan

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Staff Reporter: Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, visited flood-affected regions in Paschim Medinipur district on Tuesday, saying that the Centre's delay in approving the Ghatal Master Plan had resulted in the area being flooded every year. According to the Ghatal Master Plan, a variety of projects, include found that the area the world's rivers, repairing canals, and constructing a dam on the Shilabati river, might be conducted. Banerjee, who waded through floodwaters in the Ghatal Municipality, said she may send a delegation of ministers, MPs, and MLAs to New Delhi to press the Centre to approve the…

02 Aug

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dribbling a football during launch of ‘Khela Hobe’ program

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen in action with a football as she launched the 'Khela Hobe' programme at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Monday. The Bengal chief minister was seen playing with a football at the event where she said the slogan 'Khela Hobe', which became an anthem of sorts during the state assembly election that took place earlier this year, will be popular across India. "Believe it or not, Khela Hobe has become very popular. The slogan was raised in Parliament too and soon it'll be popular across India," Mamata Banerjee said at the event.…

02 Aug

Courtyard by Marriott brings the first edition of bakery in Siliguri

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal

Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri launches the first edition of a bakery in town- The SiliguriBakehouse on 30 July 2021. The SiliguriBakehouse specialized in customised artisanal cakes for all occasions, with an assortment of freshly made bread, rolls, doughnuts, cupcakes, pies, and cookies. The bakery is designed to win the hearts of dessert connoisseurs, with gourmet bites of elegant pastries & savouries. Dessert lovers can now satiate their sweet tooth cravings with signature delicacies “SBH Chocolate cake, Makaibari Roasted white chocolate cake, Raspberry Creamux Gateaux”, the menu also offers freshly baked“Muffins” or “Macaron” such as the “All Bran Muffin, Mango Mint…