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West Bengal govt writes to railways for resuming suburban train services

The West Bengal government has written to the Eastern Railway seeking discussions for plying of a few pairs of suburban trains daily observing the Covid-19 regulations

West Bengal govt writes to railways for resuming suburban train services
Updated On : 01 Nov 2020 | 12:54 AM IST

Amit Shah to hold BJP organisational meetings during two-day Bengal visit

Home Minister Amit Shah will hold organisational meetings with BJP activists in Bankura and Kolkata during his two-day visit to West Bengal from November 5

Amit Shah to hold BJP organisational meetings during two-day Bengal visit
Updated On : 31 Oct 2020 | 10:15 PM IST

CID should probe wheat smuggling to Bangladesh: West Bengal minister

West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mullick has said the CID should investigate alleged wheat smuggling to Bangladesh through the state's border areas

CID should probe wheat smuggling to Bangladesh: West Bengal minister
Updated On : 31 Oct 2020 | 6:57 PM IST

West Bengal ranks first in decline of school dropout rate: ASER Survey

The dropout rate in some bigger states like Karnataka, Telangana and Rajasthan was 11.3 per cent, 14 per cent and 14.9 per cent respectively

West Bengal ranks first in decline of school dropout rate: ASER Survey
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 11:22 PM IST

West Bengal reports highest one-day recovery of 4,015 Covid-19 patients

The discharge rate was recorded at 88.16 per cent

West Bengal reports highest one-day recovery of 4,015 Covid-19 patients
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 10:16 PM IST

Free and fair polls not possible in WB without President rule: Vijayvargiya

Alleging criminalisation of bureaucracy in West Bengal, Kailash Vijayvargiya said that free and fair election in that state was not possible under TMC regime unless President's rule is imposed

Free and fair polls not possible in WB without President rule: Vijayvargiya
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 7:45 PM IST

West Bengal reports record 3,945 single-day Covid-19 recoveries, 61 deaths

This takes the tally of recoveries to 3,21,873, while the death toll rose to 6,725

West Bengal reports record 3,945 single-day Covid-19 recoveries, 61 deaths
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 6:30 AM IST

West Bengal reports record 3,945 Covid-19 recoveries, 61 more deaths

West Bengal on Thursday recorded the highest single-day recovery of 3,945 Covid-19 patients, taking the total number of cured people to 3,21,873, the health department said in a bulletin here

West Bengal reports record 3,945 Covid-19 recoveries, 61 more deaths
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 8:30 PM IST

West Bengal reports record 3,925 single-day Covid-19 recoveries, 60 deaths

West Bengal on Wednesday recorded the highest single-day recoveries of 3,925 Covid-19 patients, taking the tally to 3,17,928, according to the health department.

West Bengal reports record 3,925 single-day Covid-19 recoveries, 60 deaths
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 7:24 AM IST

Ahead of polls, BJP head J P Nadda on 2-day visit to West Bengal from Nov 6

This will be his second visit to the state in a gap of 15 days

Ahead of polls, BJP head J P Nadda on 2-day visit to West Bengal from Nov 6
Updated On : 28 Oct 2020 | 9:52 PM IST

Bengal CM sanctions compensation for families of boat capsize victims

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday sanctioned a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of five people who drowned after two boats capsized in a water body during Durga idol immersion

Bengal CM sanctions compensation for families of boat capsize victims
Updated On : 28 Oct 2020 | 7:59 PM IST

GST collection from centrally administered assessees rise 10% in Sept in WB

The GST collection in West Bengal from centrally administered assessees has increased by 10.16 per cent in September 2020 as compared to the same month last year, an official said

GST collection from centrally administered assessees rise 10% in Sept in WB
Updated On : 28 Oct 2020 | 4:49 PM IST

West Bengal records highest single-day recovery of 3,917 Covid patients

The discharge rate was recorded at 87.76 per cent

West Bengal records highest single-day recovery of 3,917 Covid patients
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 10:11 PM IST

Soumitra Chatterjee very critical, stopped responding to treatments: Doctor

The health condition of legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee worsened further, and the thespian has almost stopped responding to treatments, a senior doctor at the hospital said

Soumitra Chatterjee very critical, stopped responding to treatments: Doctor
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 2:39 PM IST

Unable to find a leader, BJP banks on anti-incumbency to break into Bengal

Unable to find challenger to Bengal CM, many in BJP banking on anti-incumbency

Unable to find a leader, BJP banks on anti-incumbency to break into Bengal
Updated On : 25 Oct 2020 | 8:01 PM IST

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Bengal's frontline workers fret over Durga Puja

Hospitals spend 3x more on oxygen despite price caps, Varanasi's 200-year-old Ram Lila disrupted, Delhi govt's advice on treating dengue, malaria--news on how the country is coping with the pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Bengal's frontline workers fret over Durga Puja
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 2:54 PM IST

BDO dies of coronavirus in West Bengal, CM Mamata mourns his demise

An official of the West Bengal government succumbed to Covid-19 on Friday, state health department sources said

BDO dies of coronavirus in West Bengal, CM Mamata mourns his demise
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 12:08 PM IST

ONGC wins seven of 11 blocks, OIL the remaining four under OALP-V

OALP Round V is expected to generate exploration work commitment of $400-450 mn; the 11 blocks spread over 8 sedimentary basins include 8 on-land, two shallow-water, and one ultra-deepwater block

ONGC wins seven of 11 blocks, OIL the remaining four under OALP-V
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 1:38 AM IST

Kolkata prepares for scaled-down Durga puja amid Covid-19 disruptions

The puja spirit that Covid-19 couldn't crush has been dealt a blow by the court ruling, and the crowds have since thinned

Kolkata prepares for scaled-down Durga puja amid Covid-19 disruptions
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Higher prices of essential consumer goods dampen festive spirits in Bengal

An increase in prices of essential commodities continues to pinch consumers, which dampens the festive spirits in West Bengal.

Higher prices of essential consumer goods dampen festive spirits in Bengal
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 8:14 PM IST