A community radio in the hills has hit upon a novel way to instruct and entertain its listeners during the COVID-19 lockdown and self isolation caused by Covid 19 through radio plays on social issues. ''We have been organising a Radio Drama Series from Monday 23 March 2020, during which we will feature a series of social dramas recorded in our studio,'' said Radio Salesian Programme Director Radio Journalist Samir Chhetri.. Read More »

In the wake of extended and potentially prolonged lock down due to corona virus pandemic, Radio Salesian and Salesian TV offer broadcast and podcast lessons prepared for the syllabus of University of North Bengal's (NBU) Under Graduate and Post Graduate programmes. Radio Salesian 90.8 FM - the Voice of the Hills - established in 2016 is the only college campus radio of North Bengal and entire Northeast India. The virtual launch of 'Radio Edu Pods' - the mass education project for college students - an initiative of Radio Salesian 90.8 FM and Salesian TV was held, 01 May 2020 in the virtual presence of NBU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Subires Bhattacharyya, NBU Registrar Dr. Dilip Kumar Sarkar, NBU Secretary of Under Graduate Council Dr Nupur Das and Principal of Salesian College Sonada/Siliguri Dr. Father George Thadathil. . Read More »

Kolkata: The Indian Catechetical Association held its 24th Annual Meet at Nitika Don Bosco, from 12 to 14 February 2020, with 57 Catechism teachers from across India. Several research presentations on Education to Love: A Catechetical Perspective, were made.. Read More »

Deacon Clement Lakra was ordained priest by Bishop Niranjan Sual Singh of Sambalpur on 19 January 2020 at Jalda near Rourkela in Odisha. 11 Salesians from the Salesian province of Kolkata and 06 from New Delhi were among the thousands of faithful who witnessed the sacerdotal ordination of Deacon Lakra, and a Capuchin deacon. Father Sunil Lakra was the Provincial's delegate to present Deacon Lakra.. Read More »

Purnea, 29 January 2020 -- Bishop Angelus Kujur of Purnea ordained deacon Manoj Mario Hansda as priest at St Peter's Cathedral Purnea-Bihar on 18 January 2020. Over 75 priests concelebrated alongwith Vicar General of Purnea Father Francis Tirkey, Kolkata Salesian Provincial Father Nirmol Gomes and ViceProvincial Father Joseph Pauria.. Read More »

Kolkata: Nitika Don Bosco has published a book titled 'Our Father' based on the latest teaching of Pope Francis on the Lord's Prayer. The book authored by Father Gilbert Choondal was released by Father Nirmol Gomes SDB, the Salesian Provincial of Calcutta on July 17, 2019 at Don Bosco Provincial House in the presence of all the rectors of the province. . Read More »

Mother Teresa Sisters' chaplain for 40 years, the oldest Salesian in Kolkata province and lone Italian missionary in Kolkata died on 9 June 2019 in a Kolkata hospital. He was 98 years old. His funeral will be held at 2.30 pm on Friday, 14 June at the historical Marian shrine at Bandel.. Read More »

Darjeeling -- An inter-faith group in Darjeeling has shown the way to harmonious and peaceful living among members of all religious beliefs amid news of rising incidents of intolerance and religious bigotry in the society. . Read More »

Dhajea, Darjeeling - The feast of Mary Help of Christians this year witnessed the birth of 9 new Salesians in Kolkata province at Nazareth Bhavan Dhajea, Darjeeling, 24 May 2019. Of the nine new Salesians who made their first profession was one Salesian Brother.
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Oodlabari, N. Bengal-- Theology student Deonis Minj became the first Salesian to make his perpetual profession in the Blessed Michael Rua tea garden parish of Ooodlabari under Jalpaiguri diocese.. Read More »