News Desk, News Nation 360 : Aakash Aath commemorates the successful completion of 300 episodes of Milan Mondal's megaserial Khonar Kahini, a major milestone in the channel's quest to present gripping, culturally relevant narratives. This is a reflection of the audience's steadfast love and support, as well as the creative teams' persistent work on both series. Viewers have been enthralled by Khonar Kahini's multi-layered story of fate, intelligence, and emotion. Viewers have
News Desk, News Nation 360 : CirQula India, a prominent authorised e-waste management company, collaborated with student-led volunteer organisation Nirmyx to responsibly recycle more than 500 kilograms of electronic and electrical waste collected during a month-long e-waste collection drive throughout Kolkata, demonstrating its dedication to responsible e-waste management and environmental sustainability. To promote ecologically responsible disposal of end-of-life devices and
News Desk. News Nation 360: In honour of World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), Siddha Group unveiled its most recent environmental project, "Give Back to the World," under its well-known "Be Selfish" marketing attitude. By highlighting how growing greenery and maintaining cleaner air directly affect people's health, family safety, and the security of future generations, the campaign connects environmental action with personal well-being. The real estate developer hosted a uni
News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 17, 2026, Desun Hospital and the Election Commission of India (ECI) presented "Care Beyond Hospitals: Empowering Every Voter with Accessibility," an accessibility program, at the Press Club in Kolkata. The purpose of the event, which was organised under the ECI's Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, was to guarantee that people with mobility issues and senior citizens could exercise their right to vote in
News Desk, News Nation 360: In order to increase voter knowledge and engagement for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has started a major voter outreach campaign in the Howrah district of West Bengal, utilising the well-known cartoon character Chhota Bheem. The campaign, which goes by the tagline "Chunav Ka Parv, Paschim Bengal Ka Garv," is a crucial part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, w
News Desk. News Nation 360: The state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and Jindal India Power Limited, a division of the BC Jindal Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase 8 lakh metric tonnes of premium coal from the Naini coal mine. SCCL, which is jointly owned by the governments of Telangana and India, will supply the fuel to improve the long-term energy security and operational effectiveness of Jindal's 1,200 MW power plant in De
News Desk. News Nation 360: During a cultural event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Dr Sohini Sastri, a well-known astrologer, philanthropist, and spiritual advisor, had the honour of presenting her most recent book, The Seven Chakras & Mantras - Unlocking the Energy Within for Soul Healing and Life Balance, to the Hon'ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu. It was Dr Sastri's fourth official encounter with the President, who gave her formal blessings for her future endeavours and com
News Desk, News Nation 360 : SIMEST, a CDP Group firm that promotes the international expansion of Italian businesses, has signed an MoU with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), one of India's oldest and most significant commercial associations. The agreement, signed during the Italy-India Business Forum, aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries while also encouraging new bilateral investment prospects. The MoU was signed in the presence of Antonio
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's fifth largest jewellery store and one of India's leading advocates for corporate social responsibility, has announced the expansion of its signature Hunger Free World campaign to Ethiopia. Following its transformative success in India and Zambia, the initiative is now entering its next phase of expansion across Africa. The Hunger Free World program's expansion is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Deve
News Desk. News Nation 360: The well-known Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) brand Catch Salt & Spices is expanding its presence in West Bengal through a targeted growth strategy that is fuelled by product innovation, portfolio development, and culturally sensitive customer interaction. With major cities like Kolkata, Asansol, Durgapur, Bardhaman, and Siliguri serving as core demand hubs, the brand is growing its footprint in both urban and rural markets, building on a stro
News Desk. News Nation 360: In keeping with its long-standing dedication to environmental stewardship, Mother Dairy, a fully owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has revealed India's first naturally degradable milk bag in soil. This first-of-its-kind packaging innovation, which is set to launch in the Delhi NCR area on World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), enables the material to transform into a bioavailable wax that soil bacteria naturally break
News Desk. News Nation 360: In honour of World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), Manipal Hospitals East and the Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC) organised a special public awareness campaign aboard a famous tram in Kolkata. From Gariahat to Shyambazar, the unique awareness ride travelled the city's ancient routes, symbolically linking important neighbourhoods and promoting the dual objectives of preventative healthcare and sustainable urban transportation. Dr Swapan Dasgupta, th
News Desk. News Nation 360: Goodace Hospital held a number of significant healthcare, volunteer, and staff engagement events to commemorate its fifth anniversary. An innovative "Craft as You Like" team activity for staff, a general health check-up camp for locals, and a final blood donation camp led by hospital personnel all served to celebrate the milestone. Additionally, the institution's spirit of social responsibility was reinforced by a specialised Cardiac Check-up Camp
News Desk. News Nation 360: The "Bulls Eye Rifle Shooting Arena," a state-of-the-art 10-meter air rifle and pistol shooting arena, created to give prospective athletes organised coaching and top-notch facilities, has been formally opened by Hindusthan Club. Prominent dignitaries and club officials, such as Solomon Nesakumar, IPS Additional Commissioner of Police, Kolkata; Deb Kumar Samanta, Secretary General of the West Bengal Rifle Association; Sanjay Goenka, President of th
News Desk. News Nation 360: Alley cricket is gradually disappearing in North Kolkata due to the prevalence of mobile phones and digital entertainment in the high-tech era. The Shyampukur Seven Star Club recently held a thrilling neighbourhood cricket event with eight teams named after well-known IPL teams in an effort to revive this lost culture and re-engage the younger generation. Alongside Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderaba
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The teaser for Bangla ZEE5's stunning action drama TAARKATA was published digitally today, generating excitement among fans. The online series skilfully combines action, mystery, dark comedy, and psychological intrigue. The trailer showcases a complex story about crime, revenge, and hidden truths. It highlights characters whose lives are deeply connected to their past actions. The series is named Taarkata, and it is directed by Samik Roy Chowdhury
News Desk. News Nation 360: A story that started seven years ago came to an end on the eve of the West Bengal Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony with the release of the Bengali social drama "Porabanshi," which was directed by Shubham Das and produced by M.R.D. in collaboration with Tara Ma Motion Pictures. The film is around a young man from a marginalised community whose only friend is a flute. This choice of character evokes analogies to the Pied Piper of Hamelin because
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Kartikeya Vajpai, who happens to be a novice author, recently launched his novel, The Unbecoming, at the prestigious Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata. Written by Kartikeya Vajpai and published by Penguin Random House India, The Unbecoming delves into big philosophical and spiritual questions; what can be a more relevant theme for a city that boasts about itself for its laid-back demeanour and reflective nature? He also had a casual chat with Jimmy Tang
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Dr Bhaskar Mitra's book "From Seals to Survival: Echoes of the Unspoken Crusade Against TB in India" was formally introduced by the Bengal Tuberculosis Association (BTA) in Kolkata. It provides a unique and captivating look into India's protracted and changing battle against tuberculosis. The book details the government-issued postal seals and stamps that are produced every year on October 2 to raise awareness of tuberculosis, as well as India's p
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Aakash Aath commemorates the successful completion of 300 episodes of Milan Mondal's megaserial Khonar Kahini, a major milestone in the channel's quest to present gripping, culturally relevant narratives. This is a reflection of the audience's steadfast love and support, as well as the creative teams' persistent work on both series. Viewers have been enthralled by Khonar Kahini's multi-layered story of fate, intelligence, and emotion. Viewers have
News Desk. News Nation 360: The Grand Finale of the "Zed Short Film Contest," India's first multilingual, national search for up-and-coming filmmakers, will take place in Mumbai at Zed Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZED). By encouraging young, creative people to make original short films with just their smartphone cameras, the cutting-edge platform broke down barriers of geography and culture and democratised filmmaking. Anurag Kashyap (Hindi), Ravi Jadhav (Marathi), Nag
News Desk. News Nation 360: In order to commemorate the release of the much-awaited Vivo X300 Ultra and X300 FE in Kolkata, Reliance Digital, India's top retailer of consumer electronics, teamed up with smartphone maker Vivo. The band Hooliganism, led by well-known musician Anirban Bhattacharya, performed live at the immersive event. Bhattacharya lauded the gadgets' sophisticated visual storytelling skills and revealed his love of tech shopping at Reliance Digital. Senior off
News Desk. News Nation 360: In collaboration with PayU, WhatsApp has introduced a new service that enables Indian customers to finish prepaid cell recharges for Jio, Airtel, and Vi from within the app. The feature, which allows users to top up their own numbers or those of friends and relatives without navigating between several programs, was announced in April 2026 and is currently being rolled out in phases across Android and iOS. WhatsApp has added a specific rupee (₹) ico
News Desk. News Nation 360: In honour of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, which is celebrated on April 19, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has introduced their East India-only collection, Chitrangi, throughout West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The collection, which aims to bridge the gap between traditional temple jewellery and contemporary wearability, draws inspiration from the cultural legacy of the area and includes elements from temple carvings, alpana art, and shankh (conch) forms. Thro
News Desk, News Nation 360: The Calcutta Times Fashion Week 2026 in Kolkata had the Indian Institute of Fashion and Design (IIFD) Kolkata as the Title Partner for the event, which featured a new student display called “ROOT CODE.” This combines India’s rich cultural legacy with the world’s fashion trends. Expect to see Indo-Western styles with a touch of modernity through the use of the latest styles in clothing, including corset-style blouses, stacked jackets, and daring asy
News Desk. News Nation 360: On June 3, 2026, His Excellency Benedikt Šskuldsson, the Icelandic Ambassador to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, visited the campus of Sister Nivedita University (SNU). Along with senior university administration, professors, and students, Chancellor Shri Satyam Roychowdhury, Vice-Chancellor Dr Anupam Basu, and Pro-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay cordially welcomed the Ambassador. The envoy interacted closely with the campus community
News Desk. News Nation 360: During its flagship Tech-Management Fest, KRITANJ 2026, Narula Institute of Technology, a well-known JIS Group Educational Initiative, transformed its campus into a dynamic centre of technological innovation and innovative problem-solving. More than 5,000 students from various engineering schools in the area participated in the two-day extravaganza, which was graced by notable Guests of Honour like Bipul De (Assistant Director, MSME-Development Ins
News Desk. News Nation 360: In its most recent IPL-focused campaign, "Kya Kha Ke Aaya Hai?," ITC's Aashirvaad Atta has transformed a common Indian idiom into a potent cultural signal to redefine protein consumption as a simple, everyday family habit rather than a specialised requirement for athletes. The high-energy campaign video has a humorous twist in which a huge, towering cricket six asks the famous question, only to learn that roti—a basic, well-known staple—is the key
News Desk. News Nation 360: With the introduction of the Sunfeast Breakfast Smoothie, a first-of-its-kind ready-to-drink breakfast companion priced at ₹45 for a 160ml box, ITC Foods has announced its foray into the growing on-the-go beverage market. The smoothie, which was created to meet the changing lifestyle demands of Gen Z and contemporary customers, has no added sugar, artificial flavours, or preservatives and provides 6g of protein per serving from a healthy combinatio
News Desk, News Nation 360 : CirQula India, a prominent authorised e-waste management company, collaborated with student-led volunteer organisation Nirmyx to responsibly recycle more than 500 kilograms of electronic and electrical waste collected during a month-long e-waste collection drive throughout Kolkata, demonstrating its dedication to responsible e-waste management and environmental sustainability. To promote ecologically responsible disposal of end-of-life devices and
News Desk. News Nation 360: In honour of World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), Siddha Group unveiled its most recent environmental project, "Give Back to the World," under its well-known "Be Selfish" marketing attitude. By highlighting how growing greenery and maintaining cleaner air directly affect people's health, family safety, and the security of future generations, the campaign connects environmental action with personal well-being. The real estate developer hosted a uni