Tag: Kolkata
Age-old Kolkata Trams lose the battle against modern day vehicles
On 25th September, 2024, West Bengal Transport Minister announced the termination of tram services in Kolkata (it’s not called a tram train) citing a reason that they contribute...
Top CSR projects in Kolkata
Popularly known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata is rich in culture and heritage but fares poorly in CSR. Trends show that mostly companies...
Iftar Fest hosted for underprivileged children in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad
Mumbai, India: At the heart of Ramadan lies the essence of Iftar—a sacred time that transcends mere sustenance, embodying the spirit of generosity, compassion,...
PM Modi inaugurates India’s first underwater Metro Rail service in Kolkata
As a landmark in India’s infrastructural development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first underwater Metro Service in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. Post...
A Durga Puja in Kolkata to raise awareness around menstrual hygiene
Menstrual hygiene – a practice that is very slowly gaining momentum among India’s underprivileged population mostly residing in rural areas and urban slums. Several...
Community animal welfare drive hosted in Kolkata
Kolkata, India: HUFT Foundation recently partnered with the Alliance Club to conduct a community animal welfare drive in Santoshpur, Kolkata, and its adjoining area. For...
Bidhannagar City Police starts tele-medicine facility for senior citizens
In a first of its kind initiative, Bidhannagar City Police (West Bengal) has started a Tele Medicine Project for senior citizens and police personnel....
Kolkata Police and The Bengal bringing smiles to senior citizens in ‘City of Joy’
Are you a senior citizen residing in Kolkata? Does your son/daughter live abroad or settled in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai or...
Kolkata preschool’s ‘different gift’ for toddlers on Children’s Day
This is the story of Children’s Day Celebration, but in a slightly different way. On Children’s Day 14th November, schools and preschools across India...
Orchids – The International School students donate for underprivileged children
Kolkata, West Bengal: After two years of muted festivities in the shadow of the pandemic, this year the Kolkata city is totally pumped up...
World Environment Health Day: Kolkata Durga puja goes green
Durga puja is the biggest festival of West Bengal and celebrated with equal grandeur across India and several parts of the world. However, this...
Women’s Equality day: Meet Sucheta, the female cab driver and owner
Women have been leaving a mark in every possible field, especially those which are considered as ‘male dominated’. Be it fighting in the boxing...
