Special directory for senior citizens To ensure help can reach elderly citizens quickly in times of emergency, now that coronavirus is a big threat, more so for them, a directory has been created for such citizens living in housing complexes in and around Kolkata. This would be useful especially for those who stay alone. The …
Trade license in Bengal in a matter of hours The process of acquiring a trade license will soon become easier and faster in the state. Considering all documents are in order, from September, getting a trade license would be a matter of mere hours. Instead of the 12-13 documents required earlier, only two need to …
Increase of Rs 400 crore despite national economic slowdown Compared to June, GST collection in Bengal in July has increased by Rs 400 crore. In fact, in July, the combined total of SGST and IGST collected in Bengal has crossed Rs 2,000 crore. At the same time, across the country, compared to June, GST collection …
Bengal starting Covid testing for the homeless Bengal has decided to do COVID-19 testing even for those who have no homes. Vagabonds, especially in the urban areas, where they usually abound, would be tested for the novel coronavirus, a move which has been much appreciated by experts. Not just testing, those who return positive tests …
Bengal starts COVID Patient Management System Bengal recently started the COVID Patient Management System (CPMS), through which family members of COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals would be easily able to know the latest health status of the patients with the click of a mouse. CPMS is accessible through the website of the state Health Department. …
Bengal to celebrate Police Day on September 1 The police have played a stellar role in helping combat the coronavirus. In order to create a better bond between the police and the common people, September 1 would henceforth be celebrated as Police Day in Bengal. Another appreciable move taken by the state is the starting …
Indian States have lost Rs 38 lakh crore due to Covid; how has Bengal fared? The State Bank of India’s latest Ecowrap report estimates that India’s growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for quarter 1 of the 2021 fiscal will be (-)16.5%. The COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in damaging the country’s economy. …
Now visit zoos at the touch of a button; Daily Facebook Live from Alipore and Darjeeling zoo The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many children to get bored as they cannot go out of their homes much – be it for playing or trips with parents and friends. In such a situation, two of the major …