West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, joined by state Minister Agnimitra Paul and other dignitaries, presided over the inauguration of 226 fire tenders at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Newly commissioned fire tenders lined up at Red Road, Kolkata, following their formal inauguration on 23 September 2026 — part of West Bengal's push to strengthen frontline emergency response. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
The fleet of 226 newly inaugurated fire tenders assembled at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026, represents a significant addition to West Bengal Fire Services' operational strength. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari lit the ceremonial lamp alongside cabinet colleagues to formally inaugurate 226 fire tenders at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari flagged off the newly commissioned fire tenders alongside West Bengal cabinet ministers at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026, marking the vehicles' formal entry into service. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and West Bengal cabinet ministers flagged off specialised fire tender bikes at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026 — compact units designed to reach narrow lanes inaccessible to larger vehicles. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
West Bengal's cabinet team, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, dispatched a fresh contingent of fire tender bikes from Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026, aiming to enhance rapid response capability across the state. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, flanked by state cabinet ministers, gave the green signal to a convoy of fire tenders at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026, as part of the statewide fire safety reinforcement drive. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
The joint flag off by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and West Bengal cabinet ministers at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026 concluded the induction ceremony for 226 new fire tenders into the state's emergency services network. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
A police officer felicitated West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during the inauguration of 226 fire tenders at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was felicitated by a police officer at the 226 fire tenders inauguration on Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026; state Minister Agnimitra Paul and other officials were also present. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressed attendees at the inauguration of 226 fire tenders at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026, with state Minister Agnimitra Paul also in attendance. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari delivered remarks at the conclusion of the 226 fire tenders inauguration at Red Road, Kolkata, on 23 September 2026, underscoring the state government's commitment to strengthening fire safety infrastructure. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)