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49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026
Why in News? The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) has commenced in Kolkata with Argentina named as the theme...
27 Jan 2026 West Bengal
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World Bank approved 286$ million loan to West Bengal
Why in News? The World Bank has approved a USD 286 million loan to improve the quality and accessibility of...
21 Jan 2026 West Bengal
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Indian Navy to Establish Naval Base in Bay of Bengal
Why in News? The Indian Navy will establish a new naval base at Haldia in West Bengal to strengthen its presence in the Bay of...
13 Jan 2026 West Bengal
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India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Debut in West Bengal
Why in News? India’s first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to debut in West Bengal, marking a major step in modernising long-distance...
09 Jan 2026 West Bengal
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Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port wins Maritime Excellence Award
Why in News? Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) India’s oldest operational major port — has been honoured with...
08 Nov 2025 West Bengal
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West Bengal to Establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cell
Why in News? The West Bengal Police has announced the establishment of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cell aimed at integrating AI...
31 Oct 2025 West Bengal
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Why in News? The Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS), a West Bengal-based NGO, has received Global Technical Recognition from the Food...
23 Oct 2025 West Bengal
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Why in News? Kolkata and its suburbs recorded the third-highest September rainfall since 1978, receiving 251.4 mm in 24 hours. The peak hourly...
25 Sep 2025 West Bengal
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Bengal Maps India's First Wolf Corridors
Why in News? West Bengal has recently made a remarkable stride in wildlife conservation with the successful mapping of two wolf corridors near the...
22 Sep 2025 West Bengal
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Surge in Saltwater Crocodile Population in the Sundarbans
Why in News? The 2024-25 population assessment and habitat ecology report on saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in the Sundarbans, released...
19 Aug 2025 West Bengal
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Shramashree Scheme for Migrant Workers
Why in News? West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the introduction of the Shramashree scheme to provide monthly cash...
19 Aug 2025 West Bengal
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Why in News? On 4th August 2025, the Department of Posts (West Bengal Circle) in partnership with the Philatelic Congress of India and Rotary...
09 Aug 2025 West Bengal
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Beautification of Surinam and Mayer Ghat
What is News? In a significant move towards enhancing Kolkata’s riverfront, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP, Kolkata) has...
08 Aug 2025 West Bengal
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West Bengal's 'Amader Para Amader Samadhan' Initiative
Why in News? The West Bengal state government launched the 'Amader Para Amader Samadhan' programme (APAS), a transformative initiative designed to...
05 Aug 2025 West Bengal
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Bone Marrow Transplant Included Under Swasthya Sathi Health Scheme
Why in News? The West Bengal government has included bone marrow transplant (BMT) under its universal health coverage scheme 'Swasthya Sathi',...
02 Aug 2025 West Bengal
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Hepatitis B Elimination Efforts in West Bengal
Why in News? On World Hepatitis Day, health officials expressed optimism that Bengal, with a 0.07% Hepatitis B prevalence among children under...
29 Jul 2025 West Bengal
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Discovery of New Spider and Parasitic Wasp Species
Why in News? In a remarkable development, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have announced the discovery of a new species...
28 Jul 2025 West Bengal
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Calcutta Club Elects First Woman President
Why in News? Calcutta Club, a prestigious social institution that opened its doors to individual women members only in 2007, has made history...
28 Jul 2025 West Bengal
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West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Exam Syllabus – Prelims
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23 Jul 2025 West Bengal
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Doi Ghat Redevelopment Along Hooghly River
Why in News? Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, and TNS Logi-Park Pvt. Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to redevelop...
21 Jul 2025 West Bengal
