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Two districts contribute most Covid cases in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 12 : In the last 8 days, more than one third of the active Covid cases…
Siliguri: COVID Awareness Campaign organised by Ambulance Drivers’ Association
West Bengal: Ambulance Drivers’ Association in Siliguri organised an Ambulance rally y’day to spread COVID protocol awareness “People…
Harsh Vardhan assures Mamata of all help to fight Covid
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday assured West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of all help to fight Covid in the state.
Mamata Govt moves SC seeking direction to disband Centre’s Vaccination Policy
West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking directions to disband Phase-III vaccine policy of the Centre
After Bengal defeat, BJP’s woes rise in Northeast
In neighbouring Tripura, BJP CM Biplab Deb has faced fierce dissidence with rebel legislators camping in Delhi on scores of occasions seeking his ouster.
Over 140 newly-elected Bengal MLAs take oath
Kolkata: Over 140 of the 291 newly-elected members of the West Bengal assembly took oath on Thursday at…
TMC supremo takes oath as West Bengal CM, appeals for peace
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee was sworn in as West Bengal chief minister for the third straight term…
No Place For Violence, Mamata Banerjee Should Stop It: Congress
Congress West Bengal in-charge Jitin Prasada alleged on Tuesday that his party cadres were attacked by Trinamool Congress workers and even women and children were not spared.
TMC worker Srinivas Ghosh stabbed to death allegedly by BJP members in West Bengal
A 54-year-old TMC worker was stabbed to death in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district, police said on Tuesday.…
Post Poll Clashes in West Bengal, several dead
A few houses in Jadavpur area of the city were vandalised by unknown miscreants, who were alleged to be members of TMC.
Mamata to take oath as Bengal CM for third time on May 5
Kolkata, May 3 : Mamata Banerjee will be sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal for…
Election Results: Congress on shaky ground as it poll fortunes plummet further
New Delhi: The electoral fortunes of the Congress took another dip on Sunday as it failed to make…
Mamata Banerjee is all set to return as the chief minister for a third consecutive term
TMC garners over 48% of votes; Left-Cong. alliance rejected.
Opposition Leaders Come Together in Congratulating Mamata Banerjee for 3rd Consecutive Win
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) was ahead in 202 of the 292 seats that went to polls in West…
At 96, Bengal Reports Highest COVID Deaths in a Day; 17,411 New Cases Spotted
Of the fresh fatalities, 28 were reported from Kolkata, 20 from North 24 Parganas district and 14 from Hooghly district.
Exit Poll: Trinamool Poised to make comeback in Bengal for third time
New Delhi : It that seems the BJP, despite putting all its resources in the high stake West…
Exit poll projections for Bengal on expected lines: Salman Khurshid
The exit poll shows that the vote share of the Left-Congress combine is expected to see a huge decline of 22.6 per cent from 38.0 per cent in 2016 to 15.4 per cent in 2021.
Exit Polls: Mamata set to retain Bengal, DMK-Congress clear winner in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, April 29: The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress looks poised to retain power in West Bengal, while…
Bengal reports highest daily spike of 10,784 Covid-19 cases, 58 new fatalities
In the last 24 hours, 5,616 patients were cured of the coronavirus disease in West Bengal, and the Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 89.23 per cent, the state health department said on Wednesday.
Mamata to write to PM on non-uniformity of vaccine prices
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'non-uniformity' of vaccine prices.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over ‘faulty’ vaccine policy
A day after the Central government announced the ‘universal’ Covid vaccine policy, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Fifth phase polling largely peaceful in Bengal, voter turnout at 78.36 pc: Official
The fifth phase of polling in 45 assembly constituencies of West Bengal witnessed at least 78.36 per cent…
My phone is being tapped will order CID probe Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee also claimed she has information that the "central forces are being involved in such acts with some agents". "It is clear that the BJP is behind it though they claimed they have no role in it," she said.
BJP responsible for COVID-19 surge in West Bengal, says Mamata
She said she would ask Election Commission to stop BJP bringing 'outsiders' to state
Mamata’s plight same as that of defeated player: Nadda
He also said that the TMC dispensation has failed to maintain law and order in Bengal.
EC bans Mamata Banerjee from Campaigning for 24 hours
The action was taken against Banerjee for the violation of Model Code of Conduct, the polling body said.
EC gives clean chit to CISF, says it opened fire in ‘self-defence’ in Cooch Behar
Kolkata, April 11: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday gave a clean chit to the CISF…
Marred by violence, Bengal sees 76% turnout in 4th phase of polls
75.93% voter turnout recorded till 5:24 pm. Voting for the fourth phase of the State’s Assembly elections is underway today
Mamata alleges Shah trying to incite violence in Bengal
She charged the Union home minister with planning the attack on Girindra Nath Barman, the TMC nominee for the Mathabhanga seat in North Bengal.
Polling percentage in 3rd phase of Bengal polls better than Lok Sabha elections
The people of the 31 assembly constituencies in West Bengal have voted overwhelmingly in the third phase of…
BJP alliance will sweep Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry: JP Nadda
Chennai, April 4 : The BJP-led alliance will win the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam…
Will never let NPR, NRC be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee on Wednesday said that she won't let National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) be implemented in the state
Modi urges voters in Bengal, Assam to cast votes in record numbers
In Thursday's second phase, voting for 30 seats in West Bengal and 39 constituencies in Assam began at 7 a.m. amid tight security.
Ex-cricketer Ashoke Dinda attacked during election campaign
Dinda was returning from a roadshow when his SUV was attacked around 4.30 pm by hundreds of goons, wielding lathi and rods, his manager said.
On last day of campaigning, Mamata Banerjee leads ‘Padyatra’ in Nandigram
The padyatra is being held on the last day of campaigning for phase 2 of the Assembly polls on April 1.
‘Chase away outsiders’, Mamata Banerjee says in poll rally
“They (BJP) have a lot of money so they are trying to purchase people. Modi is taking land.…
Stray incidents of violence, EVM malfunction in Phase 1
Earlier in the day, delegations of both the TMC and the BJP went to meet state’s chief electoral officer, Aariz Aftab.
Mamata sought help from our leader in Nandigram: BJP
On the other hand, the TMC claimed that Banerjee's campaign will get another boost with Shah's roadshow.
BJP Leader Among 3 Arrested For Elderly Man’s Murder In Bengal: Police
The trio was arrested on Friday and produced before a local court on Saturday, which remanded them to 10 days in police custody, an officer said.
PM Modi stole money meant for COVID-19 management, claims Mamata Banerjee
She said the saffron party is not getting proper candidates for the assembly polls
Mamata’s appeasement politics behind infiltration: Modi
TMC's tolabaj did not even spare that. We gave free rice during the lockdown but TMC indulged in corruption," he said.
BJP announces 148 candidates for West Bengal Assembly Polls
Elections for the West Bengal assembly will be held in eight phases, with first phase on March 27 and the last on April 29. The results will be announced on May 2.
TMC manifesto: Mamata Banerjee promises five lakh jobs in one year
"We will decrease unemployment," Mamata Banerjee said while releasing the party's manifesto.
BJP’s candidate selection goes awry, supporters stage protests in Bengal
Kolkata, March 16 : Barely a few weeks ahead of the crucial West Bengal assembly elections, the Bharatiya…
PM is incompetent, cannot run the country: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally in Purulia district ahead of the West Bengal election.
Barring Assam, BJP may lose all states, predicts Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Sunday claimed that barring Assam, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
Accident, not attack that left Mamata injured, says EC
The Election Commission on Sunday ruled out any attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her…
Trinamool Congress to gain most after Nandigram incident
Sixty-seven per cent of Trinamool supporters also say their party will benefit.
Politics heats up after ‘attack’ on Mamata Banerjee
The Chief Minister appeared pale and dishevelled as she pointed to her leg, and said, "See how it is swelling up".
Mamata Banerjee says pushed by 4-5 persons in Nandigram, leg swollen
“I was deliberately pushed by 4-5 persons,” said Banerjee, who had to be carried by her security guard as she could not walk.
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Nandigram assembly seat
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited and offered prayers at Shiv Temple in Nandigram seat, while her…
Mamata is an outsider in Nandigram: Suvendu Adhikari
"She (Banerjee) is an outsider in Nandigram. She does not even cast her vote here. I am not only the 'bhoomiputra' (son of the soil of Nandigram), but also a regular voter of the area.
Those Who Sold Their Souls To Outsiders From Gujarat, Trying To Stoke Communal Tensions: Mamata Banerjee
In a veiled attack against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee said that he was insulting Nandigram’s land-displacement movement by stoking communal tensions there
I have come to West Bengal for ashol poribortan, says PM Narendra Modi in a dig at Mamata Banerjee
In a dig at CM Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, the PM said, "The people of West Bengal had chosen you in role of 'Didi' (elder sister) but you preferred being 'bua' (aunt) to your 'bhatija' (nephew)".
West Bengal Assembly elections: Mamata announces candidature from Nandigram
The TMC supremo said the party would be contesting on 291 seats out of total 294 and the remaining three seats in Darjeeling would be contested by party allies.
Shiv Sena extends support to TMC in West Bengal
Earlier, the Sena — ruling Maharashtra in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress — has contested various elections in different states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir and Goa besides West Bengal.
PM Modi likely to address 20 rallies in poll-bound Bengal
Another senior BJP leader said that Shah, who is actively overseeing the preparations in West Bengal, and Nadda will address around 50 rallies each.
Anand Sharma attacks Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on alliance with Bengal cleric, he hits back
Late in the evening, Congress leader in Lok Sabha and West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hit back at Sharma, saying his criticism was “only serving the polarising agenda of BJP”.
Left-Congress-ISF grand alliance in Bengal shows signs of cracks
The grand alliance of the Left parties, the Congress and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) on Sunday showed…
Amit Shah summoned by court in defamation case filed by TMC MP
The designated MP/MLA court at Bidhannagar asked Shah to appear in person or through a lawyer at 10 a.m. next Monday.
Mamata Banerjee, Amarinder Singh may skip today’s NITI Aayog meet: Report
The Prime Minister will chair Saturday's meeting and issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing and human resource development, service delivery at the grassroots level and health and nutrition will be discussed.
Gujarat Will Never Be Able To Rule Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee also exuded confidence of returning to power after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls
Modi warns voters of Bengal, asks them to stay away from Left-Cong alliance too
Attacking the state government over corruption charges, Modi said that people of Bengal now want to get rid of Mamata Didi and her nephew.
Railways refutes Trinamool’s charge of ignoring WB in budget
The official further said that the Pink Book of Railways which was published on February 3 gives details of the allotments for the West Bengal.
There is no alternative to Trinamool Congress: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said that some artistes have claimed that the BJP IT cell was pressuring them to make statements in favour of the saffron party in the social media.
West Bengal one of the most dynamic states of India: Moroccan Ambassador
Kolkata, Jan 25 : Mohamed Maliki, Morocco’s Ambassador to India, shared the vision behind opening an Honorary Consulate…
Netaji was true leader who strongly believed in unity: Mamata
Paying homage to ‘Deshnayak’ Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
WB Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee resigns
Amid a string of exits from the Trinamool Congress party, West Bengal Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee has resigned…
Bengal: Left, Congress leaders hold talks; to finalise candidates by Jan end
Kolkata, Jan 18: Top leaders of the CPI(M)-led Left Front and the Congress conducted a meeting here on…
West Bengal Will Drown In Ganga If BJP Comes To Power: TMC
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BJP wants to ‘Gujarat-ise’ Bengal, Congress will build tallest Netaji statue: Jitin Prasada
Subhash Chandra Bose, popularly known as ‘Netaji’, was the freedom fighter from Bengal, and is one of biggest and most prominent Bengali icons.
West Bengal Congres chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury attacks BJP for ‘insulting’ Amartya Sen
Dilip Ghosh, BJP state president in West Bengal, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against Nobel laureate Amartya Sen amid the recent Visva-Bharati University land row.
TMC govt did nothing for migrant workers, Congress will ensure direct cash transfer if elected : Adhir
Chowdhury alleged that West Bengal government is also not bothered about the increase in the prices of essential commodities.
BJP can buy a few MLAs, but not TMC: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that the Trinamool Congress would win…
West Bengal Class 10, 11 and 12 exam routine 2021 out; How to download
Going by the schedule, theory exams of Class 10 will be held from June 1 to 10, 2021 followed by Classes 11 and 12 exams. WBCHSE will be holding 11th and 12th Class exams from June 15 to July 2, 2021.
Release funds of Kisan Samman Nidhi to 70 lakh farmers in West Bengal immediately: Jitin Prasada
Prasada, who is also the in-charge for West Bengal of Congress said, “The Rs 14,000 amount which was to be transferred into the bank accounts of farmers has not been done.”
Ex-Bengal Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Turncoat MP Sunil Mondal Face Protests in Kolkata
The TMC said the incident was a reflection of people's anger against the turncoats. "The spontaneous protest was people's anger against the turncoats," TMC MP Saugata Roy said.
Middlemen in PM-Kisan? Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claims entire fund doesn’t reach farmers
"PM Narendra Modi will release Rs 18,000 crore to over 9 crore farmers. Today, we can say with confidence that the entire amount will reach the farmers’ accounts directly. This will greatly benefit the farmers,"
After Modi Attacks West Bengal Govt For Blocking PM-Kisan Scheme, Mamata Hits Back, Says PM ‘Distorting Facts’
Eyeing on polls, the Prime Minister targeted the Left parties for not doing anything in West Bengal when they were in the regime there, and now have reached Punjab.
‘Your lies would be challenged’: Mamata Banerjee tells BJP top leadership
“I have given all answers. Now Amit Shah owes me a treat. I want to have Gujarati dishes – Dhokla. There is another dish which I love to have but I don’t remember the name," said Banerjee.
West Bengal govt spent Rs 20,212 cr in 2020-21 on development works: Mamata Banerjee
According to BJP sources, Banerjee’s attempt to shower doles ahead of the crucial state Assembly polls is targeted to counter the saffron party’s rise in Bengal.
BJP MP Soumitra Khan’s wife joins Trinamool Congress
In a major blow to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress wooed back BJP Lok…
Amit Shah’s New Chronology, Vaccine First; CAA, NRC Later
‘The rules for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are yet to be framed…We will consider it once vaccination starts,’ Amit Shah said
Amit Shah does not understand the reality of West Bengal politics: TMC MP
The Trinamool MP also took a swipe at Shah’s criticism against family-centric politics, implicating that the Home Minister’s own son was in a top position in the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India thanks to his influence.
TMC rebel Suvendu Adhikari joins BJP in presence of union minister Amit Shah at Midnapore rally
Adhikari after joining the ceremony said that if the same government which rules Delhi does not rule Bengal then it will hurt the state’s economic prospects.
TMC’s minority cell leader Kabirul Islam quits
In a similar twin blow on Thursday, former Nandigram lawmaker Adhikari and Pandabeswar MLA Tiwari had resigned from the party's primary membership.
Bengal Won’t Cow-Down Before ‘Expansionist’ Forces: Mamata On IPS Officers’ Deputation Order
The Centre had asked the West Bengal government on Thursday to immediately relieve 3 IPS officers for joining central deputation.
Suvendu Adhikari quits as Bengal MLA, seeks protection against false cases
On the other hand, veteran Trinamool MP Saugata Roy said that Adhikari’s move was quite expected.
Modi Govt interfering in West Bengal’s jurisdiction : Mamata Banerjee
In a stern message to detractors in TMC, Banerjee said she will not tolerate anti-party activities and attempts to weaken ot before the assembly polls due in April-May 2021.
BJP Govt At Centre Should Withdraw Farm Laws Or Steps Down: Mamata Banerjee
Addressing a rally in West Midnapore district, Banerjee asserted that she would rather stay in jail than 'remain silent or put up with BJP's misrule'.
Despite Having A Female CM, Women In Bengal Not Safe: Kailash Vijayvargiya
Vijayvargiya also claimed that women in West Bengal are the least safe compared to anywhere else in the country
CPI-M and Cong holding talks, to rally in Kolkata on Nov 23
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi of trying to benefit the BJP. Owaisi has denied the charge and maintained that he was running a political party and contest elections wherever the party wishes.
‘People of Bengal will not tolerate the red eyes of outsiders’
She said that Bengal always welcomes people from everywhere. “But if outsiders show red eyes to us, then the people of Bengal will not tolerate them.
CBI arrests BSF commandant held in cattle smuggling case
"This is just the beginning. The TMC should be careful. Many more heads will roll in days to come," BJP state general secretary Sayantan Basu said.
Students in Class 10, 12 to not have pre-final exams in 2021: West Bengal CM
These students will be allowed to appear for Madhyamik (class 10) and Uchcha-Madhyamik (class 12) exams directly, Banerjee told reporters after a Cabinet meeting
Shah takes dig at Mamata, urges people to give chance to BJP in 2021
The Home Minister also said that the ruling Trinamool Congress has been looting the funds sent by the Centre.
Suburban train services to resume in WB from Nov 11
Suburban railway services in all the three divisions were stopped since the pandemic struck in late March and lockdown began.
Bengal prepares SOPs for running local train services
The final call will jointly be taken in a meeting by the state government and railway officials on Thursday afternoon.
Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal to be no-entry zones for visitors: Calcutta High Court
The High Court said revelers would not be allowed within a five-metre distance for small pandals and 10 metre for big pandals.
Hasina sends gifts to Mamata for Durga Puja
Deputy High Commissioner (Political) B.M. Jamal Hossain of Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, said that the gifts, contained in two sealed cartons, were handed over at Banerjee's office.
Hit by Covid blues, Bengal couple sell infant daughter for Rs 4,000
Kolkata, Oct 9 : Parents of an eight-months-old girl child sold her off for just Rs 4,000 in…
Mamata Condemns Hathras Gang Rape, Terms It Barbaric And Shameful
“More shameful is the forceful cremation without the family’s presence or consent, exposing those who use slogans and lofty promises for votes,” Banerjee said.
Bengal minister tests Covid-19 positive
West Bengal Minister Manturam Pakhira has tested positive for COVID-19, a health department official said on Wednesday. The…
No by-elections yet for 7 vacant Assembly seats: Election Commission
The decision to defer the by-elections was taken largely in view of the Covid-19 situation.
Cinema halls to reopen in West Bengal from October 1: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata also said musical, dance and magic shows would be permitted in the state from next month.
TMC leader Chhatradhar Mahato appears before NIA special court
Kolkata, Sep 25 (IANS): Trinamool Congress West Bengal secretary and ex-Maoist sympathiser Chhatradhar Mahato, along with 26 others, appeared…
Mamata fumes at suspension of MPs
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condemned the suspension of eight MPs who fought to protect the…
Adhir urges defectors to return to Congress in Bengal
The senior Congress MP from Berhampore in Murshidabad, who is also the Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, said that he would make personal efforts to woo the defectors back.
Mamata writes to Modi on payment of GST dues to state govts
Expressing her deep anguish, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Kolkata Metro services to be resumed by maintaining social distancing norms: Mamata
We want Metro Rail services to be resumed by maintaining social distancing norms: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
Schools and colleges in West Bengal to remain closed till September 20: Mamata
Schools and colleges in West Bengal to remain closed till September 20, said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
WB CM Mamata Banerjee opposes Centre’s decision over NEET, JEE
Kolkata, Aug 24 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre for the second…
Bengal govt withdraws state-wide lockdown on Aug 28
Hence, the statewide lockdown will only be observed on August 20, 21, 27 and 31.
Bengal BJP urges Mamata to withdraw statewide lockdown on Aug 5
“The state government should not create an environment in which people can’t celebrate the occasion of Bhoomi Pujan,” Ghosh said.
Gujarat model will not rule Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
"Next year Mamata Banerjee would be seen doing street meetings, not mass rallies. But our government will give her that permission. We will not stop her," the BJP state President said.
Mamata launches campaign for 2021 Bengal Assembly polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday took on the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government,…
No plans of lockdown, curbs only in containment zones: WB govt
The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government said on Saturday that it has no plans to impose an immediate…
Bengal Madhyamik results on Wednesday: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)…
Bengal MLA was ‘killed’ as he joined BJP: Tripura CM
Agartala, July 13 : Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday alleged that West Bengal legislator Debendra…
Bengal CM launches indigenous ‘Self-Scan’ app
Banerjee said that the new app would help people to scan important documents and nothing will be saved on its server.
Mamata to review Covid pandemic, Amphan relief in all-party meet
Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold an all-party meet at the state…
Didi pads up for 2021 polls with virtual campaigns
Kolkata, June 5 : Targeting the state assembly polls that is scheduled to be held within a year…
Cyclone ”Nisarga”: Storm activity intensifies in Arabian Sea
Low pressure, depression and deep depression are the first three levels used by the IMD to classify cyclones based on their intensity.
Cyclone Amphan: Odisha sends 500-member team to assist Bengal
Both Odisha and West Bengal were affected by the super cyclone Amphan, which hit the West Bengal coast on May 20.
Cyclone Amphan to hit West Bengal coast today afternoon
The Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan was very likely to weaken to Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm during the next six hours and make landfall as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm after further weakening.
‘Nothing for states’: Mamata dubs Centre’s stimulus ‘big zero’
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Terming the economic stimulus package announced by the Centre as “a big zero”, West…
Death toll rises to 72 in Bengal, CMC named Covid dedicated hospital
Presently, there are 271 ventilators available with the state health machinery only to deal with Covid-19 cases.
NIA arrests absconder in Jharkhand’s arms seizure case
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday said that it has arrested an…
Shun petty politicking, Dhankhar ticks off Mamata
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Expressing pain over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remark that the opposition parties…
Fudging death counts, alleges Vijayvargiya’s letter to Mamata
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) BJP’s West Bengal in-charge Kailash Vijayvargiya has shot off a 6-page letter to…
227 containment zones created in West Bengal
kolkata, April 28: Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha said that 227 containment zones have been created in Kolkata to…
Sat silently, bigger states like Bengal should’ve been heard: Mamata
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Expressing dismay over her state not getting a chance to speak at the video…
Kota students to start return journey soon: Mamata
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government has already initiated steps to ensure the return of Bengal…
COVID-19: Active cases 423 in Bengal
According to the central government, 546 persons were infected with coronavirus in the state.
Centre goofed on test kits, Bengal being defamed: Mamata
The top bureaucrat said while two Viral Transpot Media were needed for every test, the Centre supplied only 2,500. "But we have conducted over 7,000 tests. So we would have needed 14,000 VTMs. But we got only 2,500. We bought most of the kits".
Central team goes around Kolkata escorted by Bengal police sleuths
The team leader, Apurva Chandra, earlier complained that despite giving assurances that they would be taken around, the state government informed them that "there are some issues, and we will not be going out."
West Bengal obstructing works of central teams: MHA
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday accused West Bengal of obstructing the…
Send a central team to Gujarat also: Ahmed Patel
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Amid the tiff between the Centre and the West Bengal government over sending…
Father claims killing specially-abled son for not wearing mask in Kolkata
The verbal exchanges soon turned serious on Saturday and the old man claimed that he lost his cool and strangulated his son to death.
Bengal Covid-19 death toll 12
Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) The coronavirus death count in West Bengal increased to 12 on Saturday with the audit…
Bengal Governor slams Mamata govt on PDS ‘scam’
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee levelling…
Bengal to give Rs 1,000 to stranded migrant labourers from the state
She asked the district magistrates to do a background check for ascertaining that the beneficiaries are bonafide residents of Bengal.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan lends help to Migrant Labourers
New Delhi, April 18: After prime minister Narendra Modi extended lockdown till May 3, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan…
Mamata allots government flat to nurse stopped from staying at home
"Why? We can set up Covid hospitals anywhere. If the government decides to acquire, it can do so in one second. But we don't act in such manner," she said.
Number of Covid-19 tests in Bengal too low: NICED director
The testing of samples for coronavirus is carried out at the Regional Virus Research Diagnostic Lab of NICED.
Mamata extends lockdown in Bengal till April 30
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Saturday extended the lockdown in the state till April 30…
108 foreigners among 177 Tablighi attendees quarantined: Mamata
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) The West Bengal government has quarantined 177 people including 108 foreigners who attended the religious…
79 including 39 doctors of Kolkata hospital quarantined
This sent alarm bells ringing, and the 79 personnel including 39 doctors were sent on quarantine for 14 days.
Bengal Imams appeal to Muslims to stay home in Shab-e-Barat
The association also requested that all mosques be kept closed on Friday for the Jumma namaz (prayers).
COVID-19 count rises to 38 in Bengal, 12 recover
Kolkata, April 3 The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 38 in West Bengal on Friday, while…
Bengal death toll rises to seven, cases go past 50
Kolkata, April 2 : With four more deaths during the past 24 hours, the death count from Covid-19…
All students from class I to VIII promoted in Bengal
Kolkata, April 2 : All students studying in class I to VIII have been promoted in West Bengal…
What can I do if there is no bread? Have handmade rotis instead: Mamata
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lost her cool when asked about…
COVID-19: Mamata govt shuts restaurants, pubs, clubs
"Strict legal action will be taken in case of any violation. This order will remain in force till 31st March," the notification said.
Third COVID-19 case in Bengal
Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in West Bengal has risen to three with…
Corona outbreak: Bengal to provide rice free of cost
"In view of the coronavirus outbreak, for the next six months, the state government will give rice free of cost to those who used to get it for Rs 2 a kilo. Altogether 7.5 crore will be benefitted," she said.
2nd COVID-19 case confirmed in Bengal
Kolkata, March 20 A resident of south Kolkata’s posh Ballygunge area, with UK travel history, has tested positive…
Coronavirus: All educational institutes in Bengal shut till March
The decision was taken "in view of the evolving situation on the spread of COVID 19, the advisories issues by WHO, UN and central government and as a matter of abundant precaution to check its spread" in the state, she said.
Bengal youth killed by train
New Delhi, A youth in West Bengal’s East Burdwan district was fatally hit by a train while he…
Man who died in Bengal hospital was COVID-19 negative
"He had uncontrolled blood sugar and that could have caused his death, "
Trivedi, Mausam, Arpita among four Trinamool RS candidates
New Delhi, Giving weightage to experience, West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday fielded its national General Secretary…
AirAsia flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata
Kolkata, March 4 An AirAsia flight to Bagdogra with 171 passengers including West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas on…
Five dead in Bengal road accident
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Five men died and one sustained injury when their car collided with a dumper…
Left, ultra-Left sweep Jadavpur University Elections
The Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), affiliate of the state's ruling Trinamool Congress, fared poorly in each of the three faculties.
Shocked to hear about Tapas Paul’s demise: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Describing Tapas Paul as a superstar of Bengali cinema, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
CAA, NRC, NPR being carried out in Bengal without permission, says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 13: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that surveys for CAA, NCR are…
Politics of hatred did not work in Delhi: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday described the Aam Aadmi Party’s win…
Mamata attacks Centre for slapping PSA on Mehbooba, Omar
The PSA was slapped on Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on February 7.
Former Bengal power minister Sankar Sen passes away
Kolkata, Former West Bengal Power Minister and former Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University Sankar Sen died at a south…
Economy from ICU to ventilator: Amit Mitra
"This shows the government has no vision about the social infrastructure," he said, referring also to cuts in the fund allocations for MGNREGA and National Health Mission.
Will beat TMC leaders, torch police vehicles if they intervened: BJP’s MP Saumitra Khan
Kolkata, Jan 29: BJP MP Saumitra Khan gave a controversial statement saying that Trinamool Congress leaders will be…
Mamata sets condition for talks with PM, says withdraw CAA
Kolkata, Jan 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, said that she was ready for talks…
Resolution against CAA passed in Bengal assembly
Kolkata: The West Bengal Assembly on Monday passed a resolution demanding scrapping of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act…
Anti-CAA: Bengal CM wants every student to visit 1K households
Kolkata, Jan 27 : West Bengal Chief Minister and state’s ruling Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday…
SC says political parties use court as forum
New Delhi: Chief Justice S.A. Bobde on Monday said political parties often use the top court as a…
Netaji opposed ‘divisive politics’ of Hindu Mahasabha: Mamata
Darjeeling, Jan 23 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday regretted that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s…
Will pass Assembly resolution against CAA: Mamata
"We have also passed a resolution against NRCA three months ago. We will pass a resolution against CAA also within three-four days,"
Sex racket in the guise of spa busted, 17 arrested in Bengal
Kolkata, Sixteen women were among 17 arrested as police busted a sex racket operating under the guise of…
BJP MLA Surendra Singh calls Mamata Banerjee a ‘Demon’
Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 15: Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh has made a derogatory remark by comparing…
Police complaints lodged against Dilip Ghosh for threatening CAA protesters
Kolkata, Jan 15 After two police complaints were lodged on Tuesday against BJP West Bengal unit president Dilip…
“Go Back Modi’ slogans in Kolkata, other cities as PM heads to West Bengal
The students flew black balloons with "go back" slogan, obstructing traffic. They also wrote "No NRC, No CAA, No NPR" on the road.
Crack surfaces, Mamata to skip opposition meet on CAA
New Delhi: Cracks have emerged within the opposition on the CAA meeting called by Congress, with West Bengal…
One dead in roof collapse at Burdwan railway station
Kolkata, A man, who sustained serious injuries when a portion of the Burdwan railway station building collapsed, died…
Portion Burdwan railway station collapses, many hurt
The collapse happened while repair works were on.
Left, Congress bring out joint rally against CAA in Kolkata
Kolkata, Dec 27 : Bringing out an impressive joint rally here against the new citizenship law and proposed…
Mamata to attend Hemant Soren’s swearing-in
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would be among the host of opposition leaders slated to attend…
IPS Rajeev Kumar made IT Secretary by WB govt
Kolkata: In a surprise move, former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar has been made the new Principal Secretary…
Peaceful protests to continue till CAA is revoked: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 26 : Asserting that peaceful protests will continue as long as the new citizenship law is…
‘If CAA not related to religion, why not include Muslims?’
New Delhi, Chandra Kumar Bose, BJP Vice President for West Bengal, on Tuesday demanded transparency in the Citizenship Amendment…
Police stop BJP rally; tension in Hooghly, S Dinajpur
State BJP general secretary Sayantan Bose warned that the police action would send a message across India that there is no democracy in the state.
Kerala stays all activities linked to NPR updation
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 20 : Amid widening protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, Kerala on Friday became the second…
Mamata calls for UN-controlled referendum on CAA, NRC
Kolkata, Dec 19 : Throwing a challenge to Centre’s BJP-led NDA regime, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Vijayvargiya faces demonstration, black flags in Bengal
Vijayvargiya later alleged that he was surrounded by miscreants at Nabagram and called up Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following which police reinforcements were rushed in, and his CISF guards took him to safety.
Two BJP MPs arrested on way to damaged Bengal stations
The duo were detained at Sukanta More soon after they started off for Harishchandrapur from Malda city.
Setting country on fire not your job: Mamata to Amit Shah
Kolkata: Assailing Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his comment that Aadhaar was not a proof of citizenship,…
Mamata government orders stay on work for NPR
Kolkata, Dec 17 : The ongoing work for preparing and updating the National Population Register (NPR) has been…
CAA protests: NFR cancels all Bengal bound trains
Guwahati, Dec 16 : The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the entire northeastern region and in…
Bengal govt shuts down internet in parts of state
Kolkata: West Bengal government on Sunday suspended internet services in some parts of the state following continuing violence by…
Anti-CAA protesters obstruct key highways in Bengal
Kolkata: Anti-CAA protesters took to the streets for the third day at a stretch in West Bengal, as they…
Tension prevails in Bengal amid anti-CAA protests
Kolkata, Dec 14 Tension prevailed in West Bengal on Saturday, a day after protesters against the Citizenship Amendment…
Mamata announces statewide protests against citizenship law
Kolkata, Dec 13 : Reiterating that her government would not allow any NRC exercise or implementation of the…
Waning faith in system dangerous for nation: Hazare
Ahmednagar, Dec 9 : Expressing concerns over delays in punishment in rape cases, veteran social crusader Kisan Baburao…
Won’t allow Centre to implement Citizenship Amendment Bill and NRC in West Bengal : Mamata
New Delhi, Dec 6 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that Citizenship Amendment Bill…
Bengal bypolls: BJP questions EVMs after facing defeat
New Delhi, Nov 28 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspected foul play after it lost all the three…
West Bengal, Uttarakhand Assembly By-Election 2019 : Voting underway in four seats
Kolkata, Nov 25: Voting is underway for assembly by-polls inWest Bengal and Uttarakhand. Voters are exercising their right…
Polarisation, NRC key factors in Bengal bypolls
Kolkata, Nov 24 Religious polarisation, National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the vote catching capacity of a renewed…
Mamata opposes disinvestment, suggests all party meet
Kolkata, Nov 21 : Opposing disinvestment of Public Sector Undertakings, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said…
Mamata continues to avoid comment on Ayodhya verdict
Kolkata, Nov 14 Six days after the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, West Bengal Chief Minister…
Seshan a stalwart for free and fair elections: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 11 Expressing sadness over the death of former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan, West Bengal Chief…
Cyclone Bulbul: 8 dead, 4.65 lakh affected in Bengal
The deaths were caused by trawler capsize, house collapse, trees and electric poles falling on the victims as also electrocution.
Cyclone Bulbul: Eight dead, 2.97 lakh affected in Bengal
Kolkata, Nov 10 Severe Cyclone Bulbul has left behind a trail of destruction in West Bengal, taking seven…
Three killed as cyclone Bulbul makes landfall in Banglades
In Bangladesh, the number of evacuees exceeded 2.1 million, although some of them began returning to their homes, according to disaster management ministry secretary Shah Kamal.
75 passengers of cruise ship rescued in Bay of Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 10 : At least 75 passengers of a cruise ship in the Bay of Bengal were…
Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ creating havoc in Odisha coast
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Bulbul progressing towards West Bengal coast, it has triggered heavy rainfall coupled with strong wind in…
TMC regains majority in West Bengal’s Bhatpara civic body
Kolkata, Nov 7 Delivering a big blow to the BJP, 12 of its councillors in Bhatpara municipality on…
Bengal Guv targets Mamata in tweets
Kolkata: A fresh confrontation seems to be brewing between the Raj Bhavan and West Bengal government, with Governor Jagdeep…
Indian cow milk contains gold: Bengal BJP chief
Kolkata: Oscillating between the bizarre and the controversial, West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh has said that milk…
Mamata Promises All Help to Kin of Workers killed in Kashmir
Kolkata, Oct 30 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that all help will be extended…
Festive fervour in Bengal as Kali Puja-Diwali coincide
Thousands visited Kalighat and Dakshineswar Kali temples since morning.
No detention centre to come up in Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of detention centres coming up in…
Murshidabad triple murder solved, accused arrested: Police
Kolkata, Oct 15 : Claiming to have cracked the sensational Jiaganj triple murder case, police in West Bengal’s…
RSS claims worker, wife & son killed in Bengal
Kolkata: Three members of a family, including an 8-year-old child, was found killed in the Jiaganj area of…
Upgrading ration cards part of Census, not NRC: Mamata
Kolkata, Sep 24 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the National Register of Citizens…
Mamata to demand Bengal’s name change from Shah
New Delhi, Sep 19 A day after Mamata Banerjee raised the issue of change of West Bengal’s name…
Mamata Banerjee should be taught a lesson like P Chidambaram, says BJP MLA Surendra Singh
Kolkata, Sep 15: Bharatiya Janata Party Ballia MLA Surendra Singh said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should…
Why seek citizenship proof after 72 years, asks Mamata
"Moreover, I am a free citizen of an independent nation. Why should you take away my freedom? The country has become independent 72 years back. Why should one now have to prove one's citizenship?"
Ex-Bengal CM hospitalised with acute respiratory distress
Kolkata, Sep 7 Former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPI-M stalwart Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has been admitted to the…
Mamata’s ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ hits over 10 lakh responses
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress’ mass outreach programme, “Didi Ke Bolo” has received over 10 lakh responses in a month,…
Indo-Bangla border : BSF action reduces cattle smuggling
New Delhi, Aug 28 Unprecedented vigil and action against “unscrupulous” personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) deployed along…
We have right to know about Netaji’s disappearance: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 18 Recalling the mysterious disappearance of great Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Trinamool Congress…
Modi government’s agenda now ‘only politics’, not economy: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 11 Stressing West Bengal’s growth rate – at 12.58 per cent – was the highest in…
Trinamool leader found dead in Bengal, party alleges murder
Islampur (West Bengal), Aug 9 Body of a Trinamool Congress leader from West Bengal’s North Dinajpur district was…
Adhir calls for Congress-Left unity to preserve India’s secular character
Kolkata, Aug 3 Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday gave a call for…
Wipro, Microsoft to invest in Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said IT majors Wipro and Microsoft…
Raj Thackeray invites Mamata to anti-EVM campaign
Kolkata, July 31 : Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister…
Man lynched in Bengal’s Nadia district
Kolkata, July 29 A man was lynched by irate villagers in West Bengal’s Nadia district after he allegedly…
Court adjourns hearing in alleged Fake Degree Row against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
New Delhi, July 25 : A Special Court has adjourned the hearing for 13th August as Trinamool Congress…
Fire in Salt Lake BSNL exchange, services disrupted in 10 states
Due to the fire and burning of the vital transmission equipment, the mobile and data services of the BSNL continue to disrupt in the eight northeastern states, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar.
Mamata flays Centre, BJP over I-T notice to Durga Puja committees in Bengal
"They talk about Hinduism before the elections and after the election is over, they ask for income tax from the biggest Hindu festival here (Bengal). It is not right.
TMC Martyrs’ Day rally: Mamata slams BJP; says it’s ‘high on power’, indulging in horse-trading
Kolkata, July 21: Addressing the Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) annual Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee said that…
More areas flooded in Malda and S Dinajpur districts
Kolkata, July 17 With several rivers flowing above danger levels, more areas were inundated in the Malda and…
Violence erupts in West Bengal’s Kakinara, train services disrupted
Kolkata, July 15 : Violence broke out in West Bengal’s Kakinara of North 24 Parganas district on Monday…
Passenger dies as Kolkata metro starts moving with his hand stuck between doors
Kolkata, July 13 A passenger on the Kolkata Metro railway died a horrific death after the train started…
9 more Kanchrapara councillors return to TMC from BJP
The development comes two days after five Kanchrapara councillors returned to the Trinamool fold, taking the party's tally to 19 in the 24-seat municipality.
Mamata marches on Kolkata streets to spread awareness about water conservation
Kolkata, July 12 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday marched on the streets of Kolkata with…
BJP leader Bharati Ghosh seeks transfer of cases against her
New Delhi, July 12 Former IPS officer and BJP leader Bharati Ghosh on Friday requested the Supreme Court…
Union budget actionless, directionless: Trinamool
Kolkata, July 5 West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday dubbed the Union Budget as “faceless”, “baseless”, “actionless”…
Bengal: Asansol turns violent, police resorts to lathi-charge
Kolkata, July 5 After a BJP-called a rally to submit deputation on the cut-money issue before the Asansol…
JMB militant involved in 2018 Bodh Gaya blast arrested
Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police has arrested a member of…
TMC calls 12-hour bandh after worker shot dead in West Bengal
kolkata, June 29 : A Trinamool Congress leader was shot dead on the railway tracks at Bandel station…
Trinamool leader shot dead in Bengal’s Hoogly
The state's ruling party has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) backed miscreants for the murder and called for a 24-hour bandh in the district's Chinsurah city.
Clashes erupt again in Bengal’s Bhatpara as BJP leaders raised slogans against Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, June 23: Clashes erupted yet again in Bhatpara area in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal…
Nurse arrested for beating ailing woman in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) A nurse, who was attending an ailing 85-year-old woman for the last four months,…
BJP delegation to visit Bhatpara in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas
Kolkata, June 22: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation will be visiting Bhatpara in West Bengal’s North 24…
Crude bomb hurled, gun shots fired in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district
Kolkata, June 20 : A clash broke out between two groups of miscreants in the Bhatpara area of…
7 sent to police custody for attacking former Miss India Universe
Sengupta, the winner of Miss India Universe pageant on 2010, was attacked by a group of young bikers near south Kolkata's Exide crossing while coming back from a city five star hotel a in an Uber cab with her colleague.