Kolkata
'This Is Home Ministry Scam': After ED Questioning in Coal Smuggling Case, Abhishek Banerjee Blasts BJP
The TMC MP and his wife on Monday also approached the Supreme Court, challenging the summons issued to them by the ED for appearance in Delhi in connection with the money laundering probe
To Manage Pilferation, West Bengal Govt Cancels About 1.7 Crore Ration Cards
This will save about Rs 2,500 crore annually and the card will be reactivated only if the concerned consumer claims his / her existence with appropriate proof
Kolkata Police Summons ED Officials Over 2021 Audio Tape Leak
The ED officials have been asked to appear before sleuths of the detective department at Kalighat Police Station around noon on Monday.
West Bengal Records 89 New Coronavirus Cases, Existing Covid Restrictions to Continue Till March 15
In a notification, the government said the existing COVID-19 restrictions will continue to be in force till March 15 as recommended by the state executive committee of disaster management authority.
Wriddhiman Saha Receives an Outpouring of Support
Wriddhiman's childhood coach Jayanta Majumder was also disappointed after Wriddhi was dropped from the team.
Schools Reopen for Physical Classes, Cal HC Allows Normal Fees
The court directed that with prospective effect from February 16, its earlier order permitting deduction of 20 per cent of school fees will stand vacated.
West Bengal to Reopen Schools for Classes 8 to 12, Community Classes for Younger Kids
For students studying in classes 6 to 7, West Bengal has decided to start community classes or 'Paray shikshalaya' wherein teachers and para-teachers of the school will take classes in the neighbourhoods of the students.
Dilip Ghosh Stopped from Civic Poll Campaigning for 'Violating Covid Norms', Says Only BJP Singled Out
A police officer said Ghosh was campaigning with more than 50 people in Jagatpur Bazar area in ward number 20 of Bidhannagar, in violation of State Election Commission's directions to limit the number of campaigners at a time to just five.
Members of Student Outfits Held for Plan to Obstruct TRS Leaders' Visit to Osmania University
A leader of TRS students' wing announced a plan to start a cricket tournament on Friday ahead of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's birthday in February. MLAs and other leaders were invited for the event.
3 from Bengal Refused Padma Honour. They Aren’t the First as State Has Long List of Personalities Declining the Award
Many Bengalis, including Hemanta Mukherjee, Shishirkumar Bhaduri, have returned the Padma honours given by the Central government.
Subhas Bhowmick, Asian Games Bronze Medallist Footballer and Renowned Coach, Passes Away at 72
Subhas Bhowmick was a renowned coach with clubs like East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan Sporting, Salgaocar and Churchill Brothers.
Bengal Civic Polls Postponed to Feb 12 in View Surge in Covid-19 Cases in State
The Calcutta HC had asked the poll panel to consider postponing the civic elections in Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandernagore by at least four to six weeks.
Treatment of Other Illnesses Hit in Kolkata as Covid Hospitalisations Rise, Burden on Health Infra Increases
Despite patients having mild symptoms, senior citizens and co-morbid patients are being admitted, which is putting a pressure on hospital infrastructure and staff.
Large Numbers Appear for West Bengal College Teachers' Exam Despite Pandemic
More than twothird of the 83,000 candidates registered for the 23d State Eligibility Test (SET) organised by West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) , appeared for the test on Sunday.
Diamond Harbour Sole Bright Spot in Bengal’s Grim Covid Picture, Positivity Down to 12% in Four Days
The drop in positivity rate has been attributed to a number of measures, including ramped up rapid testing in Sadar sub-division and sharper police vigil on Covid-appropriate behaviour in public places like markets.
Mamata Govt Revises Order, Extends Train Services Till 10 Pm Amid Resentment Among Commuters
Realising that office-goers will face problems and to also reduce the mad rush, the Bengal CM took the decision to modify the earlier notification.