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Industry captains praise Bengal at Global Business Summit

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The inaugural day of the Global Bengal Business Summit 2015 started off with the Industry Captains sharing their experiences of working in Bengal as well as intentions of investments in the State.

Reactions by the Industry Captains:

Well done CM of Bengal for improving the ease of doing business in Bengal. Highest acceleration of consumer goods growth in the last 3 months has been in Eastern India and most so in Bengal: Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group

It is not easy to turn around a sick industry. But Bengal is taking a firm step. I commend industry to come to India. Come to Bengal. Of our new investments of Rs 25000 crore, Rs 3000 crore is in Bengal.: YC Deveshwar, MD, ITC

We find it very rewarding to work in Bengal. We are creating 20,000 more top class talent and jobs: TCS Chief in Bengal

Bengal is back in business. You don’t invest thousands of crores on emotion. We do so because it makes sound business sense. Despite what is being said in the media, decision making in Bengal is quick and precise. Land acquisition was like a dream: Sanjeev Goenka, Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group

Massive hydrocarbon gas project is coming up in Bengal. This Rs 5000 crore project to be completed in 2018: Niranjan Hiranandani,  House of Hiranandani

We will be doubling our investment in Bengal. We will be setting up a wagon factory at Kulti: Chairman, SAIL

We will take part in Education sector, Agri business, revamping of universities and tourism, Say Yes to West Bengal: Rana Kapur, President, Yes Bank

The CM is working very hard to rejuvenate tourism industry. The State developing infrastructure to promote tourism: Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson & Managing Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group

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Tributes paid to victims of Peshawar attack at Kolkata Children`s Film Fest inauguration

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Mourning the terror attack in Peshawar, Pakistan where 132 school students were killed, the fourth edition of Kolkata International Children’s Film Festival was inaugurated by state Finance, commerce and Industries Minister Amit Mitra on Sunday.

Around 180 films from over 25 countries would be screened at the film festival from December 21-28 with the focus country as Iran.

The movie “Kaphal-Wild Berries”, which won the Golden Lotus for Best Children’s Film at the 61st National Awards, was screened at the inaugural film.

The director of the movie, Batul Mukhtiar, along with the five child artists of the film were present as guest during the inauguration. “We try to screen good children films at the festival for the children. This year six films by the children of Purulia, where we conducted a workshop, will be screened here,” Chairman of Shishu Kishore Academy Arpita Ghosh said.

Along with the children films, documentaries on sports and music personalities as well as a special screening of ‘Silent Heroes’, an adventure of speech and hearing challenged youths would also be shown at the festival.

The screenplay of Ritwik Ghatak’s children movie “Bari Theke Paliye” would also be published this time.

WB CM spreads the message of peace at the inauguration of Kolkata Christmas Festival

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee today inaugurated the 4th Kolkata Christmas Festival at Allen Park, Park Street. Kolkata will be celebrating the Christmas Festival through music, carols, light and sound exhibitions and the food at a street fest in Park Street.

Christmas in Kolkata can never be complete without an illuminated Park Street and the crowd soaking into the festive season. There will be various cultural events from 18th December onwards in the evening.

The inauguration ceremony started today 5 PM with the Chief Minister ceremonially switching on the festive lights. The welcome address was delivered by Archbishop Rev. Thomas D’Souza. The Chief Minister addressed the enthusiastic crowd.

Among the other distinguished guests present were Rev. Father Felix Raj, Principal of St. Xavier’s College, Bratya Basu, Minister of Tourism, Shashi Panja, Minister of State (Independent) of Child Welfare and Woman Development and Commissioner of Police, Surajit Kar Purakayastha.

Highlights of the Chief Minister’s speech:

  • We are all saddened and shattered. The attack on innocent children in Peshawar is a big tragedy.
  • Christmas is celebrated across the world. But only Kolkata has an emotional connect.
  • We celebrate all festivals with equal vigour, be it Durga Puja or Christmas.
  • Christmas brings with it the message of peace. Christmas is a universal festival.
  • Christmas is incomplete with the decorative lights in Park Street. It will be lit up from 18th December. Food stalls will also be set up.
  • Kolkata Christmas Festival will continue till 2nd January. Enjoy the festive season.
  • Enjoy the festive season. Follow the message of peace spread by Jesus Christ. Follow the spirit of humanism.
  • Let love be the universal religion. I pray for global peace.