News Desk, News Nation 360 : India has made sure that its households continue to have access to LPG despite a global energy shock that has disrupted fuel availability and caused shortages in a number of locations, maintaining stability at scale under difficult external conditions. Despite having a 60% reliance on imports of LPG and also being susceptible to any disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, India's Government has ensured stability within the entire LPG ecosystem of In
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata, made a breakthrough in the field by saving a severely affected child from Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE), a rare and fatal disease, on April 9, 2026. Symptoms presented in the child were seizures, abnormality in liver functions, as well as systemic inflammatory response syndrome, which ultimately led to organ dysfunction in the kidney and an immune system failure in the body. To provide critical care
News Desk, News Nation 360 : With great enthusiasm and excitement, Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), the market leader in the Indian air conditioning industry and a fully owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, opened its new office at Salt Lake, Sector V, Kolkata. Their dedication to West Bengal's potential and its discriminating clientele is reflected in this new office space. Gaining Daikin's trust in West Bengal and other Eastern Territories requi
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 : Recently, Jayant Chaudhary, the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, visited CSTARI Kolkata to assess the ongoing academic reforms and the expansion of infrastructural facilities. He also reviewed the activities of CSTARI in the development of industry-specific curricula related to the flagship programs of CTS and CITS. He emphasised the need for the integration of the basic curriculum of AI for every learner. Among
News Desk, News Nation 360: Prof. Yashwant Gupta, a distinguished astrophysicist and the head of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, was conferred the MP Birla Memorial Award for 2025 on March 13, 2026. The event was held at the MP Birla Planetarium in Kolkata. There was a special connection for Prof. Gupta, a distinguished astrophysicist and the head of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, as his interest in the univers
News Desk, News Nation 360: M.P. Ahammad, the chairman of the business house Malabar Group, was awarded the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026. The awards ceremony took place on March 11, 2026, under the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The award was for his forward-thinking leadership skills that have enabled the business house to grow to be the fifth-largest jewellery retailer globally and the largest of Indian origin. The awa
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 : With great enthusiasm and excitement, Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), the market leader in the Indian air conditioning industry and a fully owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, opened its new office at Salt Lake, Sector V, Kolkata. Their dedication to West Bengal's potential and its discriminating clientele is reflected in this new office space. Gaining Daikin's trust in West Bengal and other Eastern Territories requi
News Desk, News Nation 360: The top Natural Health and Ayurvedic company in the nation, Dabur India Ltd., has introduced a new summer campaign for its premium line of packaged fruit juices called Réal Activ, which are free of added sugar and preservatives. During the hot and muggy months of 2026, Ræ Activ hopes to reinvent healthy hydration by positioning itself as a nutrient-rich substitute for sugary sodas and colas, which can have up to five cubes of added sugar per glass.
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata, made a breakthrough in the field by saving a severely affected child from Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE), a rare and fatal disease, on April 9, 2026. Symptoms presented in the child were seizures, abnormality in liver functions, as well as systemic inflammatory response syndrome, which ultimately led to organ dysfunction in the kidney and an immune system failure in the body. To provide critical care
News Desk, News Nation 360 : While many people often "reset" their exercise regimens by joining gyms or starting new diets, dental care is rarely given the same critical assessment. Dr Sonia Datta, MDS, PhD, a professor of public health dentistry, is drawing attention to this disparity by noting that, despite changing lifestyles and health needs, childhood brushing habits often remain unchanged for decades. The brand Dabur Red Paste has partnered with prominent dentists such
News Desk, News Nation 360: On March 31, 2026, Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI) declared the successful conclusion of its huge eFootballTM India campaign, which successfully connected the domains of football, cricket, and film to generate record interaction. Prominent Indian cricketers Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, Malayalam film stars Naslen Gafoor and Chandu Salim Kumar, and national football icons Sahal Abdul Samad and Subhasish Bose were also involved in the cr
News Desk, News Nation 360: After a string of decisive wins in the Kolkata zone, Club Pavilion (Merlin Rise) qualified as the group champion for the next round of the current CAB Ambar Roy Sub-Junior (U-13) Tournament. With a 230-run clinical victory over Ballygunge United, a quick 7-wicket victory over Howrah Union, and a hard-fought 34-run victory over Dakshin Kalikata Sangsad at Bijoypur, the team—trained at the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE)—showed remarkable fo
News Desk, News Nation 360 : "ITI: The Beginning," the debut short film of renowned career counsellor and first-time director Abhishake De Sarkar, continued its incredible journey across esteemed platforms with a special screening at the 11th Bengal Short Film Festival. Along with other members of the cast and crew, renowned actresses Debleena Dutt and Biswanath Basu graced the occasion. ITI: The Beginning, the first short film by career coach turned filmmaker Abhishake De Sa
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Recently, Chabi Films produced and Pabitra Goswami directed the political satire, Bhoot Ji Kar. The "witch queen" and her network of political ghosts who dominate the system through corruption and threat culture are at the focus of this allegorical investigation of contemporary societal decay, which employs a cast of theatre-trained actors. The story has a strong contemporary connection; in particular, it reflects the widespread unrest and judicia
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 : Jasrin Music has released a nice song for kids called "Little Voice Big Dream". This song features Jasrin Nabiha, who's a very young and talented singer. The song was composed by Ashok Bhadra. Made by Sampa Creation. It is all about being creative and the things that young musicians can do. The people who wrote the words for the song are Priyo Chattopadhyay, Rajiv Dutta and Devanshu Chakraborty. They did a job. The music video was made by Sumit Da
News Desk, News Nation 360: Recently, at Birendra Mancha in Shyampukur, near Shyambazar in Kolkata, a cultural event involving dance, music, and film shows was organised to celebrate International Women’s Day. This event, titled ‘Cholo Dekha Jak,’ was conducted by the cultural organisation Sarasani. However, the most prominent feature of the event was the screening of the short films in the ‘Atyantar’ movie. Indrani Gupta and Imon Mukherjee, the lead organisers, emphasised th
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Godrej Agrovet Limited has launched a new range of innovative multi-crop insecticides, christened TAKAI, containing powerful Cyclapryn™ technology by ISK Japan, to effectively tackle Lepidopteran insects such as Caterpillars. In West Bengal, Rice Stem Borers and Leaf Folders can result in a 40% loss of crop yield. TAKAI stops insect feeding and provides long-lasting protection. TAKAI has already received approval for Rice, Maize, Chickpea, and Soy
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Projects Today strengthened India's project ecosystem by introducing an AI-Driven business opportunity platform. The new approach helps businesses engage the right projects at the right time by combining stakeholder intelligence, tenders and L1/order updates, and project lifecycle context into a single, straightforward procedure. BOQ search, sub-project tracking, visibility of the tender-to-order journey, bidder and participation insights, opportu
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: Campus Activewear has launched a compelling cinematic ad for International Women’s Day 2026, featuring cultural icon Zeenat Aman as part of its 'You Go Girl' initiative. The movie takes a different turn, moving away from fame and fortune to choices and freedom, enabling women to move forward without needing to seek permission. The celebrated actress, who has made her mark by breaking norms, is a symbol of every woman who is writing her own story, d
News Desk, News Nation 360: On April 6–7, 2026, Narula Institute of Technology, a JIS Group project, hosted "AI UTKARSH 2026," a prominent two-day International AI Summit with the subject "Responsible AI – Innovation with Integrity," to commemorate 25 years of academic success. India and overseas ecosystems like Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka attended the summit, which functioned as a global hub for innovation, to talk about the moral and legal implications of AI
News Desk, News Nation 360: JIS University's Department of Management Studies hosted a unique two-day International Management Literary Conclave 2026 with the intricate theme "The Entangled Social Fabric: Future Managerial Leadership and Organisational Dynamics Through Quantum Mechanism." A distinguished group of dignitaries, including actor-author Barun Chanda, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Chancellor of JIS University, and Shri Atri Bhattacharya, Additional Chief Secretary, Govern
News Desk, News Nation 360: On April 15, 2026, The Astor in Kolkata will celebrate the Bengali New Year with "Boisakhi Bhuribhoj," a sumptuous holiday buffet that costs Rs. 1599 plus taxes (without alcohol) and Rs. 2599 plus taxes (with alcohol). Under the direction of General Manager Amit Kobat, the menu, which features seasonal coolers like Kancha Aam-er Panna and appetisers like Birbhoom-er Mochar Cutlet and Bhetki Macher Croquettes is a nostalgic homage to Bengal's tradit
News Desk, News Nation 360 : From 12 PM to 4 PM on Easter Sunday, enjoy a wonderful afternoon meal at Maple, The Conclave Verde, which offers a carefully chosen à la carte menu. The menu combines cuisines from around the world with cosy classics, making it ideal for a laid-back celebration. On 05th April 2025 , the Easter Sunday Brunch (À La Carte Menu), where guests can enjoy popular dishes such as Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup, a range of fresh salads such as Crispy Raw Ban
News Desk, News Nation 360: On April 7, 2026, Oriflame India and Whosthat360 began a month-long North-East Yatra at Lady Keane College in Shillong to encourage young consumers to pursue social marketing as a viable business option. Through interactive beauty experiences, skincare consultations, and product trials at key campuses and shopping centres, the roadshow, which will take place in 13 venues in Northeast and West Bengal in April and May, seeks to engage students and yo
News Desk, News Nation 360: Through a ground-breaking AI-powered robotic cleaning project started in April 2026, Willowood Chemicals has accomplished a major environmental milestone in Kolkata by removing 18.5 tonnes of floating debris from the Adi Ganga. The project, in partnership with Clear Robotics India, makes use of fully electric, autonomous "Clearbot" vessels that are specifically made to manoeuvre through the shallow and narrow channels of the city's historic waterwa