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Mamata Banerjee to contest from Nandigram in West Bengal Assembly polls

The state election that is due in just a few months

Mamata Banerjee to contest from Nandigram in West Bengal Assembly polls
Updated On : 18 Jan 2021 | 3:55 PM IST

Shiv Sena to contest Assembly elections in West Bengal: Sanjay Raut

The Shiv Sena has decided to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, party MP Sanjay Raut said on Sunday

Shiv Sena to contest Assembly elections in West Bengal: Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 7:38 PM IST

TMC leaders in Bengal got Covid vaccine shots meant for health workers: BJP

The BJP on Sunday alleged that several TMC leaders in West Bengal were administered Covid-19 vaccines meant for healthcare personnel and frontline workers

TMC leaders in Bengal got Covid vaccine shots meant for health workers: BJP
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 6:07 PM IST

Kolkata allocated highest number of coronavirus vaccines in Bengal

Kolkata has been allocated the highest number of coronavirus vaccines in West Bengal, at 93,500, for the first phase of the vaccination drive scheduled to begin on January 16

Kolkata allocated highest number of coronavirus vaccines in Bengal
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 11:31 AM IST

BJP will win over 200 seats in West Bengal Assembly polls: Prahlad Patel

Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel claimed the people of West Bengal are angry with the Mamata Banerjee government and the BJP will win over 200 of 294 seats in the state assembly elections

BJP will win over 200 seats in West Bengal Assembly polls: Prahlad Patel
Updated On : 11 Jan 2021 | 7:47 AM IST

Govt asks 4 states, which account for 59% of active cases, to check surge

Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have been asked to take prompt steps o curb recent spike in Covid-19 cases

Govt asks 4 states, which account for 59% of active cases, to check surge
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 11:08 PM IST

World Bank commits $105 million loan to improve West Bengal waterways

The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the World Bank on Tuesday signed a $105 million project to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal

World Bank commits $105 million loan to improve West Bengal waterways
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 12:12 PM IST

WB, Telangana, Gujarat top 3 states buying 'unclean' coal-based power: CSE

West Bengal gets 84 percent of its thermal power from coal-based plants that are yet to comply with sulphur dioxide emission norms notified by the Environment Ministry, CSE said

WB, Telangana, Gujarat top 3 states buying 'unclean' coal-based power: CSE
Updated On : 05 Jan 2021 | 8:48 PM IST

Bengal to hold assembly session to pass resolution against farm laws

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said arrangements would soon be made to convene an assembly session to pass a resolution against Centre's farm laws

Bengal to hold assembly session to pass resolution against farm laws
Updated On : 05 Jan 2021 | 7:44 AM IST

If a Union minister is outsider, who is insider in Bengal: Anurag Thakur

"If a minister of the Indian government coming to West Bengal is termed as an outsider, then I want to ask that people from which place are considered as insiders," he said

If a Union minister is outsider, who is insider in Bengal: Anurag Thakur
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 1:14 PM IST

Owaisi visits Bengal, discusses assembly polls with Muslim cleric

AIMIM supremo Owaisi arrived at Futura Sharif in Bengal's Hooghly district and held discussions on the state's political scenario and upcoming assembly polls with Muslim leader Abbas Siddiqui

Owaisi visits Bengal, discusses assembly polls with Muslim cleric
Updated On : 03 Jan 2021 | 3:51 PM IST

TMC celebrates foundation day, Mamata vows to continue her fight for people

The Trinamool Congress on Friday celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day across West Bengal with Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee asserting that she will fight and work for the people

TMC celebrates foundation day, Mamata vows to continue her fight for people
Updated On : 01 Jan 2021 | 12:14 PM IST

2020: A year of political turbulence, pandemic, natural calamity for Bengal

West Bengal's political cauldron was on the boil through 2020

2020: A year of political turbulence, pandemic, natural calamity for Bengal
Updated On : 31 Dec 2020 | 2:53 PM IST

Bengal govt starts training vaccinators ahead of Covid vaccine rollout

The West Bengal government has started a training programme for around 20,000 vaccinators to impart knowledge of handling Covid-19 vaccines ahead of its rollout

Bengal govt starts training vaccinators ahead of Covid vaccine rollout
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 7:00 PM IST

Bengal tour operators left in lurch as travellers opt for direct bookings

The tourism sector of West Bengal is witnessing a new trend of people bypassing tour operators to visit sought-after destinations in the northern parts of the state

Bengal tour operators left in lurch as travellers opt for direct bookings
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 6:21 PM IST

In text message, Bengal govt assures doctors of free Covid-19 vaccine

A number of medicos, mostly posted in hospitals in districts, have received the message

In text message, Bengal govt assures doctors of free Covid-19 vaccine
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 12:05 AM IST

Tagore's Bengal would not let hate politics overpower secularism: Mamata

Banerjee, during a rally in Bolpur, claimed that conspiracies were being hatched to destroy the state's inclusive culture and cautioned people against divisive politics

Tagore's Bengal would not let hate politics overpower secularism: Mamata
Updated On : 29 Dec 2020 | 8:27 PM IST

Vikram Solar commissions 10 MW solar plant for West Bengal electricity dept

Vikram Solar on Monday said its 10 MW solar plant for the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (WBSEDCL) was commissioned on Monday.

Vikram Solar commissions 10 MW solar plant for West Bengal electricity dept
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 9:59 PM IST

Deocha Pachami coal block will generate 100,000 jobs: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee, speaking at an administrative review meeting here, expressed hope that the coal extracted will be sufficient to generate electricity for 100 years

Deocha Pachami coal block will generate 100,000 jobs: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 7:59 PM IST

PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail from Maharashtra to West Bengal today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off 100th Kisan Rail from Sangola in Maharashtra to Shalimar in West Bengal, via video conferencing today

PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail from Maharashtra to West Bengal today
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 8:26 AM IST