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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tea associations, small growers push West Bengal government for fair pricing and reforms
The Indian Tea Association (ITA), along with the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Association (CISTA), has urged the West Bengal government to introduce a Minimum Sustainable Price for made tea, indexed to the cost of production and quality benchmarks, to ensure fair remuneration for growers and the long-term viability of the sector. Representatives of ITA and CISTA met the state industries minister Shashi Panja and labour minister Moloy Ghatak on Monday to submit a status report on the small tea growers of West Bengal. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Other important recommendations include reviewing and simplifying land conversion procedures, implementing a robust crop insurance programme, allocating targeted farm equipment subsidies, and, importantly, arranging low-interest loans or grants for climate-adaptive farm machinery. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo The suggestions and action points in the status paper have been endorsed by the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Associations (CISTA) and the West Bengal United Forum of Small Tea Growers Associations (WBUFSTGA). The small tea growers were unanimous in their opinion that the suggested reforms would bolster the resilience, profitability, and sustainability of North Bengal's small tea growers, thus securing the industry's long-term competitiveness. Live Events
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
The West Bengal government, corporates and UNICEF to work together for the development of children
KOLKATA: In a corporate roundtable titled 'Matching Grants to Needs', organised by UNICEF in collaboration with West Bengal government, members of industry chambers — ASSOCHAM, BCCI, Bharat Chambers, FICCI, MCCI and Eastern Region of CII — along with officials of state government and UNICEF expressed their desire to invest in children to secure their futures and the environment they live in using expertise of the UN body working for the children, the funds allocated for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the industrial houses and facilitation of the state government. The state government has a CSR council and launched a 'CSR Portal' to help corporates invest their CSR funds into various development projects that the West Bengal government identifies across the state. "A portfolio of the projects based on the needs of the children which the corporates can take up to utilise their CSR funds, has been put up in the CSR Portal. This is an attempt to help match the needs of the society with your CSR funds," state minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare and Industries, Commerce and Enterprises Shashi Panja told leaders of corporate bodies. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata She also said that corporates always looked for innovative solutions and UNICEF works globally on issues of children. "As a result, this tripartite initiative is going to deliver on the children's issues," she said, adding that the initiative prioritises the needs and the corporates to find a project that interests them. The joint work would explore avenues for CSR investments in child health, child nutrition, adolescent and youths, climate resilient systems focusing on communities vulnerable to natural disasters, education, skill development and social protection of marginalised groups of children. Panja expressed hope that the collaborative work would facilitate the CSR investments of corporates and expertise of UNICEF to reach the sustainable development goals. Citing that UNICEF has been working with the Government of India for more than 75 years, UNICEF India representative Cynthia McCaffrey said the dialogue created hopes and ambitions for advancing the well-being of children and families. "We are stronger together - bringing knowledge, expertise and the drive to increase capacity and convene professionals and civil society organisations to enable support to meet the needs of communities," she told the chamber members. Earlier, she made a presentation of UNICEF's work for children to the representatives of the corporate bodies and recounted her experience of visiting an Anganwadi centre, a health and wellness centre, a government hospital, Kanyashree Club, centre for children with disabilities and school children during her visit to the state. On Tuesday, she met Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and thanked her for taking up various social development schemes that helped children grow and empower themselves. The corporate body representatives shared with the Minister and UNICEF officials the various social development schemes they have taken up in the state. They promised to go back to their members and discuss the opportunities that this tripartite initiative offers. "UNICEF being a partner of West Bengal government, we hope that this dialogue will help to transform our expertise which corporate's can use to plan their investments for the development of children," UNICEF West Bengal chief Monjur Hossain told the gathering. State government officials urged the leaders of the industries to get their companies registered with the 'CSR Portal'. "Projects worth Rs 450 crore have already been put up in the portal and 37 industrial houses have registered with it. The portal offers projects that suit the interests of the corporates," Sanghamitra Ghosh, principal secretary of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare said at the programme.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inclusive film screening brings joy to neurodivergent children in Kolkata
The India Autism Center hosted a sensory-friendly screening of Sitaare Zameen Par for over 200 neurodivergent children, fostering inclusion and acceptance. Dr Shashi Panja and actress Koel Mallick graced the event, emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity in mainstream culture. The initiative provided a joyful and validating space for the children, reflecting a commitment to building an understanding society. In a moving celebration of inclusion and cinema, the India Autism Center (IAC) hosted a special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par for over 200 neurodivergent children and young adults at a city multiplex. The event brought together participants from IAC and several partner organizations across the city. Designed to be sensory-friendly, the screening featured soft lighting, quiet zones, and the presence of trained volunteers to ensure a comfortable and welcoming environment for all attendees. Dr Shashi Panja, Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge for Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal, attended the event as Chief Guest. She emphasized the importance of mainstream cultural platforms embracing diversity. 'When popular culture embraces difference, it shifts mindsets. This initiative is a reminder that the language of empathy needs no translation,' she remarked. Actress Koel Mallick, who joined as Guest of Honor, spent time interacting with the children and shared moments of warmth and encouragement, adding to the joyful atmosphere of the day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Khám phá nhà tiền chế giá rẻ tại Bai Chay Nomad's Notebook Nhấp vào đây Undo Jaishankar Natarajan, CEO of India Autism Center, reflected on the impact of the initiative, saying, 'Witnessing the unique ways in which the children expressed themselves was truly inspiring. This event reflects our commitment to building a society grounded in understanding, inclusion, and acceptance.' The screening marked more than just a film viewing—it became a space of joy, expression, and validation for children who belong in the spotlight.
India Gazette
28-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Such incidents are happening again and again...govt has a significant role in this": Father of RG Kar Medical College victim on gang rape in law college
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], June 28 (ANI): Nearly a year after the horrific RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case that jolted Kolkata, another gang rape of a student at a law college in South Kolkata has once again raised concern over safety of women in the City of Joy. The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim spoke out against the alleged gangrape case in Kolkata's law college, expressing his frustration and disappointment with the recurring incidents of violence. He accused the government of having a significant role to play in preventing such incidents and that the accused should be severely punished. He said, 'Such incidents are happening again and again. After what happened with my daughter, many people came out on the streets in protest. Even after that, such incidents continue to occur. People inside the college are committing such incidents. The government has a significant role in this, which is why all these incidents are happening. All three people arrested are from the TMC, so this political party should ensure that such incidents do not happen again. The accused should be severely punished.' BJP West Bengal in a post on X alleged that the full form of TMC was Terror, Molester and Corruption. Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Friday expressed her distress over the gang rape of the student. Addressing a press conference, Shashi Panja said, 'There was an immediate postmortem and dissection to look at the names and the religion. You have to condemn the incident. You are now trying to show photographs. Trinamool Congress Student wing is not teaching the students to rape. The police took immediate action, and within 12 hours of the complaint, three people were caught. They are in custody, and the investigation is on. Their mobile phones have been seized, and the victim's statement has been taken. She has named the accused. It has been taken seriously. The BJP cannot even think the way Kolkata police swung into action. They started maligning since such swift action is missing in the BJP-ruled states. If they want to be in Bengal as a responsible Opposition, then they have to behave responsibly.' A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J.M. of Alipore, South 24 Parganas, with a prayer to remand them to Police Custody for the purpose of a proper investigation into the case. The alleged sexual assault took place between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm on Wednesday within the law college premises. According to the official, one of the accused allegedly committed sexual assault, while the others were involved in the crime. The victim's family filed a police complaint against the accused, and the police have taken swift action in the matter. Two of the accused, Monojit Mishra and Zaib Ahmed, were arrested on Thursday, near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan, close to Talbagan Crossing in Kolkata. Pramit Mukhopadhyay was arrested later the same night at his residence. The police have seized the mobile phones of all three accused. The official had visited the site and kept it under protection till they had done a forensic examination. They requested custody remand for further investigation. (ANI)
NDTV
28-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Government Has A Role': RG Kar Victim's Father On Kolkata Student Rape
North 24 Parganas: Nearly a year after the horrific RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case that jolted Kolkata, another gang rape of a student at a law college in South Kolkata has once again raised concern over safety of women in the City of Joy. The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim spoke out against the alleged gangrape case in Kolkata's law college, expressing his frustration and disappointment with the recurring incidents of violence. He accused the government of having a significant role to play in preventing such incidents and that the accused should be severely punished. He said, "Such incidents are happening again and again. After what happened with my daughter, many people came out on the streets in protest. Even after that, such incidents continue to occur. People inside the college are committing such incidents. The government has a significant role in this, which is why all these incidents are happening. All three people arrested are from the TMC, so this political party should ensure that such incidents do not happen again. The accused should be severely punished." BJP West Bengal in a post on X alleged that the full form of TMC was Terror, Molester and Corruption. Some posts need no captions. They are self explanatory. — BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) June 27, 2025 Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Friday expressed her distress over the gang rape of the student. Addressing a press conference, Shashi Panja said, "There was an immediate postmortem and dissection to look at the names and the religion. You have to condemn the incident. You are now trying to show photographs. Trinamool Congress Student wing is not teaching the students to rape. The police took immediate action, and within 12 hours of the complaint, three people were caught. They are in custody, and the investigation is on. Their mobile phones have been seized, and the victim's statement has been taken. She has named the accused. It has been taken seriously. The BJP cannot even think the way Kolkata police swung into action. They started maligning since such swift action is missing in the BJP-ruled states. If they want to be in Bengal as a responsible Opposition, then they have to behave responsibly." A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J.M. of Alipore, South 24 Parganas, with a prayer to remand them to Police Custody for the purpose of a proper investigation into the case. The alleged sexual assault took place between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm on Wednesday within the law college premises. According to the official, one of the accused allegedly committed sexual assault, while the others were involved in the crime. The victim's family filed a police complaint against the accused, and the police have taken swift action in the matter. Two of the accused, Monojit Mishra and Zaib Ahmed, were arrested on Thursday, near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan, close to Talbagan Crossing in Kolkata. Pramit Mukhopadhyay was arrested later the same night at his residence. The police have seized the mobile phones of all three accused. The official had visited the site and kept it under protection till they had done a forensic examination. They requested custody remand for further investigation.
