HMPV cases in India: 3 cases in Kolkata since November; nationwide tally up to 6Kolkata has reported three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) since November, bringing the nationwide total to six. The cases, all mild,...
07 Jan, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Bengal hospitals see sharp decline in B'desh patientsKolkata hospitals are experiencing a significant decline in Bangladeshi medical tourists due to political unrest and visa restrictions foll...
08 Dec, 2024, 11.30 PM IST
Health alert: After dengue, infamous 'seven-day fever' is spreading fast in Kolkata, warn doctorsKolkata is currently experiencing a resurgence of the "seven-day fever," a viral infection similar to dengue. Unlike previous outbreaks, th...
04 Sep, 2023, 02.29 PM IST
Peerless Group to invest Rs 1,000 cr in capex; focuses on hospital, realtyThe Peerless Group on Monday announced ambitious plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in capital expenditure over the next three years, a ma...
31 Jul, 2023, 08.56 PM IST
Realty hot spot: Prominent housing hub in KolkataGaria-Patuli is well connected to the city, other suburbs and key employment zones.
07 Nov, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
The Roys may lose management control at PeerlessThe National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) Kolkata bench on Monday declared the allotment of shares by the company in favour of the promote...
21 Jul, 2022, 04.57 PM IST
Peerless Group managing director Sunil Kanti Roy passes awayRoy was suffering from old age-related ailments, they said. He was put on ventilation on Saturday after his health condition deteriorated. ...
09 May, 2022, 02.36 PM IST
Realty hot spot series: This suburb in Kolkata is a well connected residential hubThis suburban area in South Kolkata offers under-construction and ready-to-move-in homes. The area is well-connected with important commerc...
09 Aug, 2021, 10.39 AM IST
Many catching virus after first jab in West Bengal, turning silent spreaders: DoctorsDoctors and scientists have flagged off concerns about a section of vaccinated population becoming silent carriers and infecting those yet ...
09 May, 2021, 07.54 PM IST
‘Compassionate use’ means life for a fortunate fewDrugs under clinical trials in other countries can be brought to India to treat life-threatening diseases, but prohibitive cost remains a w...
11 Jul, 2020, 08.54 AM IST
Realty hot spot series: Social infrastructure is key draw of this Kolkata suburbThis locality has sound social infrastructure comprising schools, colleges, hospitals, restaurants and shopping complexes.
23 Sep, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
India's maternal mortality rate decreasesIndian MMR is declining, slowly but steadily. The maternal mortality rate is the annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births fro...
19 Dec, 2016, 06.27 PM IST
- PK Choudhury, former chief executive at ICRA, passes away
He joined ICRA in 1991 on deputation of from IFCI and built a fine rating company, where Moody’s Investors Service Inc is the largest share...
22 Nov, 2016, 01.00 PM IST
- Peerless to invest Rs 260 cr in hospitality biz
The Peerless Group plans to invest around Rs 260 crore over the next five years to expand its hospitality business.
17 Sep, 2010, 01.00 AM IST
- From medication to mentoring
In an effort to create a talent pool in view of the huge investment proposals in the state’s healthcare sector, Kolkata’s top corporate hos...
10 Nov, 2007, 02.38 AM IST
- WB eyes pvt investment in medical education
The West Bengal government is going flat out to attract private investment in medical and para-medical education. The move is aimed at meet...
30 Nov, 2006, 09.30 PM IST
- Peerless Inn to go in for Rs 19 cr expansion drive
Encouraged by growth in the hospitality sector, city-based Peerless Inn has undertaken a Rs 19 crore expansion and upgradation drive for th...
14 Jul, 2006, 04.20 PM IST