Kolkata

The group, Cycle Soldiers comprising of 8 volunteers so far, supplies medicines, grocery, vegetables or anything else that the people might need with no extra charge.

The 77-year-old veteran politician, who had tested positive for COVID on May 18, is still in the CCU, the hospital authorities said.

Arindam Bhattacharya lost his mother to coronavirus two weeks ago.

The five-judge bench of the high court, however, decided to commence hearing in the matter since the SLP is yet to be listed for hearing before the apex court.

Archeological Survey of India has swung into action to take all the precautionary measures to protect historical temples like Jagannath and Konark temples in Odisha.

NDRF chief SN Pradhan said those engaged in evacuation work must realise and people understand that the choice is between temporary discomfort and death.

Bengal education minister Bratya Basu said this year's state board examinations will be held once the COVID19 crisis is contained

Banerjee directed the officers to arrange for adequate stock of medicines, drinking water, dry food and tarpaulins, officials said.

A man herded a flock of sheep outside Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar's residence, on his birthday in Kolkata to protest against the state's covid-19 crisis.

The Calcutta High Court had instructed the CBI to take the consent from the speaker, said Biman Banerjee, while pointing out that 'others' have been spared.

The photo was shared by social media user Tanmoy Dey who captioned it in Bengali saying how the woman expressed her gratitude and love for the doctor who fought alongside her in her battle against Covid-19.

This comes after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee appealed for peace in the state.

There is a buzz over CM Mamata Banerjee visiting her predecessor, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, at a Kolkata hospital, where he was undergoing treatment in December.

Security measures have been heightened in view of the violence in the previous phases, particularly the death of five people in Cooch Behar in the fourth round of polling on April 10, an Election Commission official said.

Stationed at the many state-run hospitals in and around the city, these volunteers worked as attendants and helped the doctors and nurses in treating the patients.

The campaigning for the seventh phase ended 72 hours before the polling on April 26.