West Bengal
Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial
The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • International / World Current Affairs
West Bengal Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023
The West Bengal Assembly has approved a bill that imposes the highest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 28% on the full face value of bets in online gaming, horse racing, and casinos. The move is aimed at boosting ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
West Bengal’s Policies Unveiled at Bengal Global Business Summit 2023
In a momentous announcement at the Bengal Global Business Summit 2023, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee revealed a comprehensive set of policies aimed at propelling the state’s economic growth. The policies encompass a diverse range of initiatives, from doubling exports to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Matua Maha Mela
The Matua Dharma Maha Mela 2023 is scheduled to begin in West Bengal on March 19 and will run until March 25. Organized by the All India Matua Mahasangha, the event is a highly anticipated holiday for the Matua community, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
What are Calcutta Trams?
Calcutta Trams is the oldest operating tram network in India and the oldest operating tramway in Asia. It started its operations in 1902, making it the second-oldest electric tramway in the country after Madras electric street tramway. Why are Calcutta ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
West Bengal Budget 2023-24
The State Finance Minister of West Bengal Chandrima Bhattacharya recently presented the state budget for the financial year 2023-24 at the assembly hall. Mamata-led government is to focus on start-ups, rural connectivity and the manufacturing industry in 2023-24. The finance ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • India Nation & States Current Affairs