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Non-utility sector main focus in IEEMA's eastern region flagship event; over 82 senior officials to join

Jul 01, 2022, at 02:50 am

Kolkata: More than 82 senior officials from various non-utility organisations will discuss their upcoming requirements with sellers during a two-day event organised by the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturer’s Association (IEEMA).

EOGEPL crosses the 0.8 mmscmd mark of gas production

Jun 08, 2022, at 04:09 pm

Durgapur: Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd (EOGEPL), an unconventional hydrocarbon (Coal Bed Methane) player, Tuesday announced crossing 0.8 mmscmd of gas production and is successfully marching towards the benchmark of 1.0 mmscmd post commissioning of the Urja Ganga Pipeline.

UCO Bank Q4 results: Net profit jumps three-fold to Rs 312 cr, dividend remains undeclared

May 14, 2022, at 01:44 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The 95 percent state-owned UCO Bank registered a net profit jump of 290 percent to Rs 312 crore in the quarter ended March 2022 as against Rs 80 crore in quarter ended March 2021.

Flipkart signs MoU with Paschim Banga Society of Skill Development (PBSSD) to enable upskilling of local youth

May 06, 2022, at 05:31 pm

Kolkata: Flipkart has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paschim Banga Society of Skill Development (PBSSD), Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department, Government of West Bengal to impart relevant industry training and knowledge to help create a pool of skilled supply chain operations talent in the state.

Gainwell Engineering to focus on reducing imports of coal mining equipment with Panagarh plant in West Bengal

Apr 29, 2022, at 12:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Gainwell Engineering has partnered with World Coal Association to be a forerunner in promoting sustainable coal mining and reducing the imports of equipment pertinent to the process.

Flipkart signs an MoU with the Government of West Bengal to train and support local Artisans, Weavers and Handicraft makers

Apr 25, 2022, at 10:48 pm

Kolkata: Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, on Monday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles (MSME&T) Department, Government of West Bengal to train and support local artisans, weavers, and handicraft makers to leverage e-commerce platform to scale their local products nationally.

BGBS 2022: Flipkart launches modern fulfillment center in Haringhata

Apr 21, 2022, at 11:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Thursday announced the inauguration of India’s largest fulfillment center in Haringhata, West Bengal.

BGBS: Gautam Adani pledges Rs 10,000 cr investment in Bengal

Apr 21, 2022, at 03:19 am

Kolkata: The Adani Group on Wednesday promised to invest Rs 10,000 crore in West Bengal over the next decade,  Gautam Adani announced on Wednesday.

MSME Development Forum's new team launched in West Bengal

Mar 14, 2022, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The grand launch of a new team of MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) Development Forum, West Bengal and felicitation of Dr. Mamta Binani as the president of MSME Development Forum took place last week.

West Bengal Cold Storage Association organises 57th AGM

Feb 24, 2022, at 11:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Cold Storage Association has organised the 57th Annual General Meeting in the Howrah district of the state.

West Bengal's tourism stakeholders seek 'same leeway' as malls, restaurants; appeal to Mamata

Jan 12, 2022, at 07:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Fighting renewed tourism restrictions caused by the omicron wave, the Association of Tourism Service Providers in Bengal (ATSPB) wrote an appeal to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for opening all sightseeing spots in the state with 50 percent capacity.

EbixCash to automate and digitise Bengal and the Kolkata’s bus ticketing and fare collection system

Jan 12, 2022, at 05:25 am

Kolkata/IBNS: EbixCash Private Limited, a subsidiary of software and ecommerce service provider Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX) today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious order to design, develop, build, install, maintain, operate and transfer the Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS) for all the state buses run by the two government owned transport corporations, namely Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) and  West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBSTC).

Income Tax Department conducts searches in West Bengal

Dec 21, 2021, at 08:45 pm

Kolkata: The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operation on 16.12.2021 on two prominent Asansol based groups, engaged in business of iron and steel products, infrastructure, cement, poly fabs, agro-tech & food processing, among others.

West Bengal: Cummins showcases ‘Made in India’ marine engines, targets fishing boat industry

Dec 03, 2021, at 04:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Cummins India Ltd, manufacturer of engines for power generation, industrial and automotive markets, showcased its ‘Made in India’ B6.7 engine meant for the fishing boat market, during its first roadshow in West Bengal.

West Bengal: Cummins showcases ‘Made in India’ marine engines, targets fishing boat industry

Dec 03, 2021, at 03:10 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Cummins India Ltd, manufacturer of engines for power generation, industrial and automotive markets, showcased its ‘Made in India’ B6.7 engine meant for the fishing boat market, during its first roadshow in West Bengal.

Aditya Birla Group ventures into paint business in West Bengal

Oct 22, 2021, at 02:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a global conglomerate, has announced its venture into the paint business.

CII's maiden East India Summit to focus on sustainable infrastructure and strong ecosystem for region

Sep 25, 2021, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Confederation of Indian Industry on Friday said the East India Summit 2021 scheduled from Sept 28 will focus largely on a sustainable infrastructure roadmap for the east and northeast states with emphasis on railways, aviation, and future mobility.

More Group forays into retail sector with investment of Rs. 150 crore

Aug 24, 2021, at 11:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based More Group has ventured into the retail sector with an initial investment of Rs. 150 crore.

Exide revamps its pan-India doorstep battery service

Aug 10, 2021, at 04:59 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The batmobile doorstep battery service kicked off by leading battery manufacturer Exide Industries will be extended to over 250 Indian cities by end of August, a senior company official said on Monday.

Amazon bets big on tier 2 and tier 3 Indian cities driving its growth

Jul 09, 2021, at 09:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Around 65 percent of Amazon's orders in India are placed from tier two cities driving the growth of the American e-commerce giant in the South Asian nation, said a top official.

Bengal: TMC leader Firhad Hakim caught abusing BJP, CISF in viral video

Apr 20, 2021, at 08:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In another new low in the West Bengal politics, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from Kolkata Port, Firhad Hakim, was heard abusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in a video, which went viral on social media.

PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects in West Bengal on Feb 7

Feb 07, 2021, at 01:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate key infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sector and road sector in West Bengal in a public function to be held in Haldia on Feb 7.

Department of Posts: West Bengal circle launches 'Know your postman'

Jan 26, 2021, at 10:36 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle, has launched a new concept on the information of the Postmen available to the members of public.

World Bank signs $105 million project to improve waterways in West Bengal

Jan 05, 2021, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi: The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the World Bank today signed a $105 million project to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Vivo V20SE smartphone launched in West Bengal

Nov 07, 2020, at 05:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Chinese smartphone giant, Vivo has expanded its V20-series line-up with the launch of V20 SE in West Bengal.

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park signs MoU with West Bengal State Council of Science & Technology

Oct 08, 2020, at 01:42 am

Kolkata/IBNS: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) will act as a knowledge partner in a collaborative effort with the government of West Bengal to promote entrepreneurship in areas of science and technology in the state.

West Bengal to increase solar generation capacity to 300 MW within a year, says state power minister

Aug 28, 2020, at 05:54 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government is making serious efforts in adopting clean energy, as a part of which the solar generation capacity of the state has increased to 30 Megawatt and in the course of next one year it will increase to 300 Megawatt, said state power minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay on Thursday.

IIT Kharagpur offers weather advisories to farmers for better crop management

Jul 18, 2020, at 02:37 am

Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: In collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD), IIT Kharagpur, is disseminating weather based agro-advisory to farmers for improving agricultural production in highly variable weather conditions.

CREDAI West Bengal says using local products in real estate sector will boost economy

Jun 23, 2020, at 08:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  Sushil Mohta, president of Credai West Bengal, recently said that the organisation has urged its members to refrain from using imported Chinese goods in the construction sector they serve in the wake of the Indo-China border crisis and use locally manufactured products instead.

ICICI Bank commits rupees four crore towards West Bengal cyclone relief

Jun 03, 2020, at 08:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ICICI Bank announced that it has committed rupees four crore towards the relief and assistance in areas affected by the supercyclone Amphan.