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Kalyani University Observed World Yoga Day

NfN NETWORK Kalyani, June 21: Around 350 students today took part in a yoga show organised by Kalyani University at its sports ground on the occasion of World Yoga Day. The event was jointly organised university’s department of physical education, department of environmental science and the National Service Scheme  (NSS)…


SBI Felicitates Progressive Farmers

NfN NETWORK Krishnanagar, June 20: The State Bank of India authorities today conferred honors to the progressive farmers and self help groups in Nadia district for their success with support of bank. The felicitations were conferred at a programme that was organised by SBI’s  Krishnanagar based Regional Business Office (Region…


Refresher Workshop For Journalists Held In Ranaghat

NfN NETWORK Ranaghat, June 15: The state information and culture department today organized a refresher workshop for the journalists working for different media houses in Nadia district. Around one hundred journalists from electronic and daily newspapers as well as local periodicals took part in the workshop that was held at…


Chandan Sen Received Dinabandhu Puraskar

Eminent playwright director Chandan Sen today conferred upon the prestigious Dinabandhu Puraskar by the West Bengal government for his lifetime contribution to the Bengali theatre. The award that contains a citation, a memorabilia and cash award of Rupees twenty five thousand was handed over by state information and culture minister Indranil…


Students Donate Blood At Kalyani University

NfN NETWORK Kalyani, May 25: 50 students of Kalyani University today donated blood at a blood donation camp organised by the University’s NSS unit with the support of Kolkata based Association of Voluntary Blood Donors. The camp was inaugurated by the University’s registrar professor Debangshu Roy. The camp was organised as announced by…


‘UV Ray Guard’ Sunglasses Distributed Among Poor

NfN NETWORK Chakdaha, May 21: Chakdaha Abhijan Association, a voluntary organisation have come up to help the people living below the poverty life to protect their eyes from the harmful solar radiation generated by ultra violet ray. In a positive gesture to make people aware about the harmful impact of ultra…


Iskcon Organized Festival To Mark Inter Religious Harmony

SUBROTO BISWAS Nabadweep, May 21: In an endeavour to promote the brotherhood and harmony among different communities carrying out the legacy of relationship between Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and magistrate Chand Kazi that blossomed more than 500 years ago, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) authorities have organized “Sri Maha Prabhu…


Brave Heart Azizul Ranked 8th In Alim Exam

ANARAUL HAQUE Nakashipara, May 17: Azizul Sheikh, 17, a resident of Nakashipara-Bilwagram has ranked 8th in the state Alim Examination, the result of which was announced on Monday (May 15). Son of a laborer couple, Azizul scored 775 marks with an average of 86.1%. He appeared in the Alim examination as…


KU Launched Certificate Course On Blood Donors’ Motivation

NfN NETWORK Kalyani, May 17: In an attempt to increase awareness about voluntary donation of blood and to motivate people, the Kalyani University authorities today launched a certificate course on ‘Blood Donors’ Motivation’ for the students involved with the National Service Scheme (NSS). The objective of the course is to…


Narsimha Chaturdashi Celebrated In Mayapur Iskcon

SUBROTO BISWAS Mayapur, May 9: The devotees of ISKCON celebrated Narsimha Chaturdashi, the divine appearance day of Lord Narsimha Deva in Mayapur today with traditional pomp and gaiety. A large number devotee including the Iskcon residents from across the country gathered on the occasion in Mayapur that bears special significance as…