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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury appointed West Bengal Congress chief by Sonia Gandhi

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury as the new president of the West Bengal Congress, the party said

West Bengal holds single day monsoon session, adjourned sine die

The West Bengal assembly session met for the first time on Wednesday since March this year and was adjourned sine die after obituary references

West Bengal coronavirus update: 57 more patients die; 3,091 cases detected

The Covid-19 death toll in West Bengal rose to 3,677 on Monday with 57 more patients succumbing to the disease

NEP against federalism, will not implement it for now: West Bengal Minister

West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said that the NEP 2020 is against the federal structure of the country and that the state has decided not to implement it for now

Most TMC MPs aged over 65 years likely to skip Parliament session

A majority of TMC MPs above the age of 65 years are likely to skip the upcoming monsoon session of the Parliament to avoid the risk of contracting Covid-19

Bengal's Covid-19 toll crosses 3,500-mark; discharge rate up at 84.86%

The bulletin said that 3,042 fresh cases of the contagion took the tally to 1,77,701

WB govt announces financial assistance for single-screen cinema halls

The West Bengal government has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to single screen- cinema halls which suffered extensive damage to property caused by cyclone Amphan

Mamata asks PM to intervene in GST impasse, joins non-BJP CMs in 'protest'

Asserts that Centre must borrow to meet GST shortfall at this critical hour of Covid-19 pandemic, says states will reciprocate

West Bengal: Actor-MPs urge Centre to reconsider reopening cinema halls

Four actors of the Bengali film industry, three of them ruling TMC MPs, have urged the Centre to consider re-opening movie theatres with necessary COVID-19 protocols in place, underscoring that cinema hall owners and employees are under severe financial duress. Sources in the industry said the actor-MPs have made the plea as members of Tollywood, and not in their political capacities. Actor Dev, who has shouldered a string of blockbusters, tweeted on Sunday, "Requesting GOI to rethink about Opening of Cinema http://Halls.So many families are depending upon Cinema Hall." "Requesting @PrakashJavdekar ji with folded hands ji to rethink about the decision #SupportMovieTheaters #SaveCinemas," the Ghatal MP said. Basirhat MP and actor Nusrat Jahan also sought the intervention of I&B minister Prakash Javadekar for re-opening of cinema halls. "The highest tax-paying Entertainment Industry is on the verge of collapse. Its high time to open Cinema Halls with requisite SOPs in

BDO succumbs to Covid-19 in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee pays tribute

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to a block development officer in Murshidabad who contracted COVID-19 during the course of his work and died battling the disease, saying her government would be extending all possible help to his family. Krishna Chandra Das (51), BDO, Nowda, was undergoing treatment for the past 20 days. He died at a private hospital here on Sunday night, a health department official said. Describing his death as an "irreparable" loss, the CM said, "Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Krishna Chandra Das, who was posted as BDO Nowda in Murshidabad. A dedicated WBCS (Exe) Officer, Das was at forefront of our fight against COVID-19 & displayed great sense of sincerity & commitment in his work during the pandemic." Banerjee also extended her condolences to his family. "I salute his leadership, & his supreme sacrifice for the people of #Bengal... We stand in solidarity with his family & will extend ...

Strict lockdown across West Bengal; violators forced to undergo tests

Normal life was affected across West Bengal, with most people preferring to remain indoors and vehicles staying off the roads, as a total lockdown was enforced across the state

55 houses swept away by Ganga in West Bengal's Malda district

At least 55 houses were washed away due to erosion in river Ganga in West Bengal's Malda district, an official said on Monday

3,308 Covid-19 patients recover in West Bengal; discharge rate nears 82%

The discharge rate of Covid-19 patients in West Bengal rose to 81.9 per cent after 3,308 patients recovered from the disease on Sunday

NEP 2020 lacks clarity, not applicable to entire country: Bengal govt panel

Bengal govt says that certain features of NEP lacked clarity while several others may not be applicable to the entire country, almost each state of which has a different cultural heritage

Bengal writes to Railways, says metro, local train services can be resumed

The government also requested the board to put in place the required logistics for smooth operations of the services

West Bengal govt to ensure potato retail price for consumers at Rs 25/kg

The West Bengal government on Friday said it has directed potato traders to ensure that the retail price of the tuber is brought down to Rs 25 a kg from Rs 32-34 a kg prevailing now. The state government in a meeting of the potato trade bodies and cold storages had decided that a maximum of seven days will be allowed to ensure that the price of potato becomes Rs 25 a kg in the retail level. The stakeholders have agreed that farmers will get bumper price if potato is Rs 22 per kg from the cold storage gates. Potato should be at Rs 25 for the consumers taking into account transport, wholesale and retail margin, Pradip Kumar Mazumdar, the chief agri advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Traders, however, pointed out that Rs 3 per kg spread is not enough between cold storage gates to the platter considering the high wastage in the monsoon season. Mazumdar said the government will take all measures to ensure that the price is adhered to. It may also ban export i

WB weighing options of holding final-year varsity exams before puja: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that her government was weighing the pros and cons of holding final-year college and university exams before Durga Puja in October

West Bengal coronavirus update: State reports 55 deaths, 2,974 fresh cases

The COVID-19 death toll in West Bengal rose to 2,964 after 55 people succumbed to the disease, a bulletin issued by the health department said

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Durgapur district in West Bengal

A medium-intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal on Wednesday morning

West Bengal coronavirus update: Discharge rate improves to 78.46%

The discharge rate of Covid-19 patients in West Bengal has improved to 78.46% on Monday from 58.54% on August 18