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Guv violating constitutional norms, should not return to Bengal: TMC

Hours before his departure to the national capital, Dhankhar wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mamata accusing her of being silent over post-poll violence in the state

West Bengal demands additional GST compensation of Rs 4,911 crore

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Monday said he had written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in this regard but received no response so far.

No problem with 'One Nation, One Ration' scheme in Bengal: Mamata

The scheme is under process in the state: Mamata

West Bengal: Rape survivors move Supreme Court against TMC workers

A minor girl and a 60-year-old woman have approached the court

BJP delegation to meet Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar today

The delegation is set to discuss the law and order situation in the state

Mamata's payback time? TMC is now upping the ante to take battle to UP

The West Bengal CM's 'outsider' pitch in her state may constrain her moves in UP

Bengal govt seeks unutilised funds for Mamata's dream projects

For CM Mamata Banerjee's project of giving credit cards to students, Cyclone Yaas restoration and reconstruction work, state Finance department has asked all the departments to refund unutilised funds

Mukul Roy asks Centre to withdraw his central security cover: Sources

This comes a day after Roy rejoined the Trinamool Congress (TMC)

'No one will remain in BJP,' says Mukul Roy after returning to TMC fold

'I have joined TMC today. In the present circumstances, no one will remain in Bharatiya Janata Party,' says Roy

Jharkhand tops in vaccine wastage; Kerala, WB report negative wastage

Kerala, West Bengal recorded negative wastage of Covid vaccines in May, saving 1.10 lakh and 1.61 lakh doses respectively, while Jharkhand reported maximum wastage of 33.95 per cent, according to data

Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari meets PM Modi in Delhi

The meeting took place at the PM's official residence

West Bengal coronavirus update: reports 98 more deaths, 5,427 fresh cases

West Bengal on Tuesday reported fewer than 100 Covid-19 deaths for the first time in over a month, as 98 more fatalities pushed the toll to 16,460, the state's health department said in a bulletin

Promote class 11 students by July 15, Bengal HC council tells schools

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Tuesday asked school authorities to complete the formalities relating to promotion of students from class 11 to the next class by July 15

Parents lost to Covid-19, young lives fall vulnerable to exploitation

The pandemic has exacerbated the crisis for the most vulnerable sections, and children who have lost a parent or have been orphaned are among the worst hit

West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari meets HM Amit Shah

BJP MLA and Leader of opposition in West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In his first meeting after becoming the leader of opposition in the state assembly, Adhikari also met Union minister Mansukh Mandviya. He is also scheduled to meet BJP national president J P Nadda, party sources said. Adhikari may also have a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a source said. Adhikari had defeated TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a closely fought battle in Nandigram during the state assembly polls held in March-April this year. Adhikari's meeting with top brass of the BJP comes days after his presence in Modi-Mamata meet over cyclone Yaas review which had irked the TMC leader. According to sources, Mamata Banerjee had arrived late at the aforementioned meeting and left after submitting a report on the impact of the cyclone.

Mahua Moitra dares West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to sue her

Ruling Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has challenged West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to sue her for disclosures of 'extensive nepotism' at the Kolkata Raj Bhavan

Alarming law, order situation in WB says Gov Dhankhar; summons Chief Secy

Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government over the 'rampant post-poll violence' in the state, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday directed the Chief Secretary to brief him about the law and order scenario and steps taken by the government in response to the "grim situation" following the post-poll violence.Sharing a letter on the micro-blogging site Twitter, Dhankhar wrote, "Extremely alarming law and order scenario Mamata Banerjee. Security environment is seriously compromised. In such a grim situation called upon Chief Secretary to brief me on the law and order situation on Monday 7th June and indicate all steps taken to contain post poll violence."In a series of tweets, he said, "There is rampant post poll retributive violence @MamataOfficial. Disturbing that this ostracisation has graduated to social boycott & denial of benefits they are otherwise entitled. They are made to suffer "extortion fee" for living in their own house or run their own ..

MHA team to visit Bengal to assess damage caused by Yaas

Union Home Ministry will send a team to West Bengal on a three-day trip to review the impact of Cyclone 'Yaas', which affected the region in May end, sources said on Sunday.

Incidents of violence will put humanity to shame: Governor tells Mamata

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar slammed Mamata Banerjee-led state government over the issue of alleged post-poll violence

West Bengal issuing vaccination certificate to 18-44 with Mamata photo

The West Bengal government is issuing certificates of COVID-19 vaccination to the people in the age group of 18-44 sponsored by the state with the photograph of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.