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  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee   kolkata 15th Jan : The Honourable Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat , inaugurated the new building of the Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre in Kolkata .

  Reported by   Sanchita Chatterjee, Kolkata, January 15, 2026:  Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Schedule–A Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a public financial institution focused on the power sector, has filed the Tranche I Prospectus dated January 9, 2026 for a public issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of face value ₹1,000 each (except zero coupon NCDs of face value ₹1,00,000). The base issue size is ₹500 crore with a green shoe option of up to ₹4,500 crore, aggregating to ₹5,000 crore, within the overall shelf limit of ₹10,000 crore.  The Tranche I Issue opens on Friday, (January 16, 2026) and closes on Friday, (January 30, 2026), with an option of early closure or extension in accordance with Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021. The NCDs are proposed to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE),...

    Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  kolkata  The Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle, is proud to announce the issuance of a Special Philatelic Cover and Special Cancellation dedicated to the Gangasagar Mela 2026. This special release honours the spiritual and cultural significance of one of the world's largest human congregations, held annually at the confluence of the River Ganga (also known as River Hooghly) and the Bay of Bengal. The Special Cover on "Gangasagar Mela a confluence of tradition, devotion, emotion and spiritual belief" has been released by Shri Jitendra Gupta, Director General Postal Services, Department of Posts, at Kolkata GPO-700001 in the gracious presence of Shri Ashok Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle and other senior officers. For 2026, the Department of Posts has designed a cover that captures the essence of this "Maha Snan" (holy dip), featuring the historic Kapil Muni Temple and the confluence of the River Ganga...

Emphasising Human–AI Collaboration as Core of Enterprise Transformation: CII *  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  CII today highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in Indian enterprises at “AI: The New Engine of Enterprise”, a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit organised by CII Eastern Region in Kolkata. Industry leaders emphasised that the future of enterprise growth will be driven by collaboration between human and AI, reshaping productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes. Mr Pankaj Vyas , CEO & Managing Director, Siemens Technology & Services Pvt Ltd, said the world has entered the age of the Intelligence Revolution , with AI evolving from prediction-based models to agentic systems capable of autonomous action. He stressed that enterprises with robust data strategies, reliable infrastructure, and adaptive human–AI governance frameworks will be best positioned to succeed. Highlighting the economic potential of AI, Mr Shashwat ...

  Bengal Tigers are starting their Celebrity Cricket League campaign with the goal of becoming champions once again.  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Bengal Tigers have performed brilliantly in the last two seasons of the Celebrity Cricket League . After becoming champions in 2024, their dreams were narrowly shattered in the semi-finals in 2025.  In the new season, Jisshu Sengupta and his team aim to become champions once more. According to international match rules, the tournament will now be played in the T20 format. The CCL will begin on January 16th. Bengal Tigers will play their first match against Mumbai on January 17th. Their next match will be against Chennai. Jisshu, Sourav, and others are flying to Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Coach Sharadindu Mukherjee conducted the final practice session in Kolkata on Tuesday morning. Jisshu, Bonny, Sourav, and Indrasish were present. Actor Indrasish returned to the team after two years following knee surgery. After the practic...

  A book fair is a place where many books are displayed and sold. It is a paradise for people who love reading. Publishers , writers , and book sellers bring different kinds of books like storybooks , novels , textbooks , comics , and magazines . A book fair helps people gain knowledge and enjoy reading. Students and teachers can buy useful books at low prices. Many book fairs also organize author meetings , seminars, and storytelling sessions . Book fairs create a love for books and learning. They play an important role in spreading education and culture. Visiting a book fair is always a joyful and memorable experience. If you want, I can also write this as a short paragraph, essay, or speech reported by Sanchita chatterjee  

 Ganga Innovation Meet Brings Science, Policy and Communities Together for River Sustainability River Ganga, one of the world’s most sacred and life-sustaining rivers, supports rich aquatic biodiversity and provides livelihoods, food security, and cultural identity to millions of people across its vast basin. The ICAR–Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR–CIFRI), Barrackpore, organising the three-day “Ganga Innovation Meet 2026” from January 13 to 15 under the Namami Gange Programme. The national-level meet focused on reviewing project progress and fostering informed deliberations on sustainable riverine fisheries. The central theme, “Biodiversity Conservation, Stock Enhancement & Small-scale Fisheries in the Ganga River Basin,” highlighted the integration of science, policy and community participation. Researchers, policymakers, implementing agencies and field practitioners from across the country participated to exchange scientific findings, policy perspectives a...