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WB appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT probe into post-poll violence

The WB govt has appointed 10 IPS officers to assist a special investigating team (SIT) formed by the Calcutta HC to probe cases of post-poll violence in the state, a senior official said on Thursday

Bengal ready to hold by-polls before Durga Puja in October, state tells EC

The pending bye-elections in seven assembly constituencies of Bengal could be held before the Durga Puja festival in October and the state administration is fully prepared to conduct it at that time

WB will emerge as number one destination for industry: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday exuded confidence that the state will again emerge as the number one destination for industry and assured that the government will always be on its side.

Banks to operate full time in Bengal from Thursday: Mamata Banerjee

Banking hours were revised several times in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in Bengal during the course of the second wave

Intimidation, false cases & pressure reasons for MLAs joining TMC: BJP

After two of its MLAs joined the ruling Trinamool Congress, the BJP said the state machinery was being used to pressurise and threaten the saffron cadre to leave the party

Stampede at Covid-19 vaccination centre in West Bengal, 25 injured

The inoculation programme at the facility has been stopped following the incident

Bengal post-poll violence: CBI files 3 more FIRs, total 31 cases registered

The CBI, as part of its probe into cases of post-poll violence in West Bengal, has filed three new FIRs in two places, agency sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources, the cases were filed in Purba Medinipur's Nandigram and Cooch Behar's Sitalkuchi areas. As many as 31 cases have been filed so far by the agency. After the TMC stormed back to power, the BJP accused the ruling party workers of unleashing violence on its members, leaving several of them dead. The saffron camp also claimed that many homes of party activists have been destroyed, and women raped in various parts of the state. The Calcutta High Court, after taking cognisance of an NHRC report on post-poll violence, handed over the probe to the CBI.

West Bengal reports 11 new coronavirus deaths today, 510 fresh cases

West Bengal's Covid-19 death toll rose to 18,434 after 11 more people succumbed to the disease on Monday, a bulletin released by the health department said.

ED summons WB CM's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, wife in money laundering case

ED has summoned MP Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, and his wife for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in the state, officials said.

100% teachers vaccinated in Bengal, all prepared to tackle 3rd wave: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said all teachers in the state have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines

West Bengal govt earmarks 100 acres more for IT hub, says minister

The West Bengal government has earmarked another 100 acres of land for its Silicon Valley Tech Hub, state IT Minister Partha Chatterjee said on Thursday.

Bengal post-poll violence: CBI starts probe, registers nine cases so far

After the Calcutta High Court's order for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in West Bengal violence, the agency has started the investigation and so far registered nine cases in the matter

West Bengal reports 708 fresh Covid cases, death toll climbs to 18393

West Bengal's Covid-19 death toll climbed to 18,393 with 10 more fatalities, while 708 fresh cases pushed the tally to 15,44,817, a bulletin released by the health department said on Wednesday.

In all fairness, we expect you to wait: SC on Bengal's Pegasus probe panel

Bengal govt on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that the two-member commission of inquiry would not proceed till the top court hears the batch of petitions connected with snooping scandal

West Bengal reports 613 new coronavirus cases, 12 fresh fatalities

The COVID-19 toll in West Bengal rose to 18,383 on Tuesday with 12 more people succumbing to the disease, a bulletin released by the state health department said.

Schools to re-open after puja if Covid situation doesn't get worse: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said schools in the state will reopen after the puja vacations, provided the Covid-19 situation does not change for worse.

Pegasus row: SC notice to Centre, WB on plea against inquiry by state

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and the West Bengal govt on a plea challenging the setting up of a Commission of Inquiry by the state to probe into the Pegasus snooping allegations

Bengal: Covid-restrictions extended till Aug 30, night curbs relaxed

The COVID-related restrictions in West Bengal was extended till August 30 with relaxations in the curbs during the night hours, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday

Intensity of rainfall may increase in Bengal, Sikkim during Aug 11-12: IMD

The intensity of rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim is likely to increase from August 11-12 as the monsoon India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

Increase quota of coronavirus vaccine for Bengal: Adhir writes to PM

Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention to increase the quota of Covid-19 vaccine for West Bengal.