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A great leader of  any state or country understands the significant role that tourism and hospitality play a very precious role in stabilizing or enhancing. This part of the ministry must possess a vision that incorporates diverse and unique visual elements to attract a substantial number of tourist from across the world. In this context, the government of West Bengal set a landmark initiative marking the beginning of a new era for tourism in West Bengal, the Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Department of Tourism, Dr. Shankar Ghosh, today convened his first consultative meeting with representatives of the State's leading national and regional tourism and hospitality associations.    The meeting was attended by Hon'ble Minister of State Ms. Purnima Chakraborty, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Barun Kumar Ray, IAS, Director of Tourism Mr. Soumitra Shankar Sengupta, senior officials of the Department, and representatives from across the tourism industry. The meeting marked th...

Image from the ED X profile  On June 12, 2026, ED (Directorate of Enforcement) apprehended Sateesh Seth and Gautam Bhailal Doshi under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part of the ongoing investigation into the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. Sateesh Seth was arrested in relation to the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) concerning M/s Reliance Infrastructure Limited and others, while Gautam Doshi was taken into custody in connection with the ECIR involving M/s Reliance Communications Ltd. and others. The Investigation conducted by the Enforcement Directorate has uncovered that Sateesh Seth has played a significant role in the misappropriation of public funds from road construction projects executed by M/s Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. Additionally, Mr. Gautam Bhailal Doshi was pivotal in establishing the corporate framework that has  been employed to divert Proceeds of Crime from M/s Reliance Communications Limited and M/s Reliance ...

Yogi Adityanath is the name recognized across the nation, although his birth name is Ajay Singh Bisht. At the age of 26, he became one of the youngest Members of Parliament (MPs) in India. Prior to this, in the early 1990s, he participated in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir movement and became a disciple of Mahant Avaidyanath, the chief priest of the Gorakhnath Math in Gorakhpur. In 2017, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a significant majority in Uttar Pradesh, leading to Yogi Adityanath's appointment as Chief Minister.  According to the Mood of the Nation surveys conducted by India Today, Yogi Adityanath consistently ranks among the most popular and approved Chief Minister's throughout India.  Currently, there is a growing sentiment across the nation for Yogi Adityanath to assume the role of Prime Minister; however, there are certain aspects he must address and learn before he can fulfill such a position.  No Effective Collaboration with Other States: Since  day on...

The Ministry of Railway has sanctioned Rs 916.18 crores towards the doubling work of the New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri railway line covering a stretch of 7.15 kilometres.  Raju Bista wrote on, "This important project will extend the ongoing Alubari Road-Thakurganj rail line doubling work right up to Siliguri Junction, encompassing all the important stations including Bagdogra, Naxalbari, and Adhikari.  This development holds immense significance for the Siliguri-Terai area, as it will substantially ease the existing rail traffic congestion, reduce delays, and improve overall connectivity for both passengers and freight services.  By adding a second line on this vital section, we will significantly enhance the capacity of the rail network in our reg ion. This will allowing smoother and faster movement of trains in this important section. More importantly, it will allow for introduction of more trains for our region. Further, the enhanced infrastructure and a massive investmen...

The Hon'ble minister Ms. Agnimitra Paul conducted a review of matters related to Women and Child Development, Municipal Affairs, disaster mitigation and management, as well as other pertinent issues. She emphasized the importance of promoting women's empowerment, implementing decisive actions to address human trafficking, dismantling trafficking networks, and guaranteeing that the advantages of all social welfare initiatives are delivered eligible family as promptly as possible. She highlighted that initiating sustainable solid waste management in all hill municipalities, and addressing the dumping yard issue is a priority for the stage government. She stated that the Detailed Project Reports for Sewage Treatment Plants will be developed for the four hill municipalities in the coming days. To address the traffic congestion and jam in Darjeeling town, she has said that the Darjeeling -Lebong - Rangeyrung - Tin Mile Circular Road project and Alternative Highway to Darjeeling proj...

West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari  participated in an important virtual meeting organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The meeting was attended by Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C. R. Patil, Union Minister of State Shri V. Somanna, and senior officials from both the Central and State Governments. The meeting included detailed discussions on the ongoing projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission in West Bengal, drinking water supply systems, rainwater conservation, prevention of Ganga pollution, and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) projects. Union Minister Shri C. R. Patil informed that an estimated allocation of ₹2,775 crore has been planned for West Bengal for the financial year 2026–27, subject to fulfilment of MoU conditions and progress in project implementation. Special emphasis was laid on expediting the implementation of drinking water projects in the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Purulia. The Centre pointed out that discrepancies related to DPRs, expenditu...

  What began as a race against time to save a young mother struggling to breathe soon turned into a remarkable story of medical excellence and hope at Manipal Hospitals EM Bypass . In a rare and highly challenging intervention, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device and Structural Heart Expert, along with his multidisciplinary team, successfully performed a life-saving Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV) on a 26-year-old woman from Bhagalpur carrying twins and battling severe heart failure during the 24th week of pregnancy. The complex procedure not only stabilised the critically ill mother but also safeguarded the lives of her unborn babies, marking a significant milestone in the field of maternal-fetal cardiac care in India. The breakthrough case involved Rojee Kumari, a 26-year-old woman from Bhagalpur, who was referred in an emergency condition during the 24th week of her diamniotic twin pregnancy . She arrived in NYHA Class IV heart f...