Kolkata
UK Returnee Tests Positive for Covid-19 in Kolkata, Genome Sequencing Underway for Omicron Variant
Top officials of the health ministry had on Thursday informed a parliamentary panel that there are 23 cases of the omicron variant across the country
CBI Arrests Key Accused Vinay Mishra's Brother in Coal Scam
The CBI in November 2020 lodged an FIR alleging a multi-crore coal pilferage scam related to Eastern Coalfields mines.
Mamata on Tour to Malda, Murshidabad for Series of Meetings
The inclement weather forced Banerjee to take a train to Malda from the Howrah station in the afternoon.
Kolkata Municipal Polls: BJP Moves Supreme Court Seeking Deployment of Central Force
The party has already raised the issue with Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said.
Fuelled by Omicron Concern, Northeastern States Revise Covid Protocols for Inbound Travellers
The Centre has asked health officials from the northeast to stay in constant touch with immigration, airports and surveillance authorities to get data on foreign travellers.
Will Meet PM, Raise Issues of BSF Jurisdiction Enhancement & 'Tripura Violence': Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee also said she may not join the dharna being staged by TMC MPs in protest against "attack on party workers" in Tripura.
Will Not Accept if National Education Policy is Forced on States: WB Education Minister
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said that the State government won't accept attempts by the Centre to force the National Education Policy (NEP), as Bengal has its own culture and education system.
'Greater Tipraland is Ultimate Goal; Doors Open for TMC, BJP, Congress ahead of State Polls': Tripura Royal
Maharaja Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, who heads the newly launched political outfit TIPRA Motha, says talks are on to merge all regional and tribal parties to have a stronger voice for Greater Tipraland.
Former Minister Amit Mitra Appointed Principal Chief Adviser to CM Mamata Banerjee, Finance Dept
Amit Mitra has been given the status of a cabinet-rank minister in West Bengal.
Bengal to Host Global Business Summit in April 2022 After 2 Year Covid Hiatus
For the 2022 edition, the state government has formed a task force under the guidance of CM Mamata Banerjee.
'Maa Kali From Kailash Top Floor': Jumbo Aadhaar Card-shaped Pandal in West Bengal
The jumbo Aadhaar card bears the name of 'Maa Kali', complete with her husband's name- 'Mahadev'.
Pegasus Probe Commission Set Up by Bengal Govt Functioning; No Mention of it in SC Order: Panel Member
The commission had invited statements from the public with regard to the alleged interception of mobile phones of various police officials, politicians, journalists and activists in West Bengal.
Kolkata Bids Tearful Adieu to India's First Non-AC Metro Coaches After 37 Years of Service
Kolkata non-AC metro was launched on October 24 in 1984, becoming the first underground mass transport system of India. It is now set to retire.
Kolkata Bakery Makes 25-kg 'Chocolate Durga'; to Distribute it Among Poor Children
The team used cocoa butter to give a solid base to the texture to prevent cracks from appearing and also to give an earthy look to the idol.
Bengal Heading Towards Another Round of Floods, Warns Minister Amid Heavy Rains, Water Discharge
Howrah, Hooghly, Birbhum and Bankura districts, areas of Purba and Paschim Medinipur districts besides the industrial areas of Asansol and Durgapur in Paschim Barddhaman district are likely to be flooded, he said.
Heavy Rains Lash Kolkata, Waterlogging in Parts of Bhabanipur Ahead of Bypoll
People had to wade through waterlogged roads even as public transport was few, causing immense hardships.
