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Despite deadline to join duty, junior doctors vow to continue protest in Bengal
Kolkata, Sep 10Unnerved by the deadline set by the Supreme Court to join duty by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G.Money for Puja committees refusing state donations will be allotted to others, says Mamata
Kolkata, Sep 9West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the Durga Puja funds for the community Puja committees refusing to accept the money will now be allotted to other co...Kolkata sweet shop creates massive 500-kg ladoo for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Kolkata, September 7In a remarkable display of devotion and tradition, a sweet shop in the Bhawanipore area of Kolkata has prepared a colossal 500-kilogram laddu to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.Kolkata Port initiates mechanisation of Berth at Haldia Dock Complex
Kolkata, Sep 5Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has entered into an agreement on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode with M/s Bothra Shipping Services Pvt Ltd for mechanisation of o...Noted artist Sanatan Dinda resigns from Bengal art body over RG Kar issue
Kolkata, Sep 5Noted visual artist Sanatan Dinda on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Charukala Parishad, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government's Department of Information and ...
Docs on indefinite dharna after march stopped far from Kolkata Police HQ
Kolkata, Sep 2Thousands of junior doctors and medical students in Kolkata have started an indefinite dharna after their protest march to the police headquarters was stopped far away from it on ...Kolkata Port launches direct cargo service to UAE
Kolkata, Aug 29The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata on Thursday launched the Bengal Middle East Express (BMEx), a new container vessel service connecting the Haldia Dock Complex with the Jeb...Bengal: Indian Coast Guard attends to injured Indonesian seafarer on merchant vessel
Kolkata, Aug 27The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday said that it assisted an injured mariner on board a merchant vessel which was waiting to enter the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) in West Bengal...ITT Puma was carrying sand to Andamans when it sank
Kolkata, Aug 26ITT Puma, the general cargo vessel that capsized in the Bay of Bengal, about 90 nautical miles (NM) south of Sagar Island, was carrying a load of sand from Kolkata to Port Blair, ...Capsized ITT Puma can cause major oil-spill in Bay of Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 26General cargo vessel ITT Puma, which capsized about 90 nautical miles (NM) south of Sagar Island in West Bengal, had fuel tanks nearly full raising concerns about a major oil spil...Actress Payel Mukherjee allegedly attacked by biker on busy Kolkata street
Kolkata, Aug 24Amid continuing protests across city against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Medical College and Hospital earlier this month, Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee wa...
Mamata Banerjee suggests fast track courts for sensitive matters, writes to PM Modi over safety of women
Kolkata, August 22Urging the central government to bring in central legalization and set up fast-track courts for "sensitive" issues, to ensure fast speedy trial, West Bengal Mamata Baner...
Air India announced additional flights to Kolkata to cater to festive rush
New Delhi, August 22To cater to the festive rush, Air India on Thursday announced that it will temporarily operate additional flights to Kolkata from four Indian cities to meet greater travel demand ...Mamata Banerjee mourns demise of National award-winning Bengali filmmaker Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Kolkata, August 20West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday mourned the demise of National-Award-winning Bengali director Utpalendu Chakrabarty.Dhaka crisis: Fishing harbours in Sunderbans under watch to stop infiltration
Kolkata, Aug 10With the crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh sparking apprehensions of illegal immigration through marine borders in the Sunderbans area, coastal police in West Bengal is on high al...West Bengal: Sea of people join final journey of former CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
Kolkata, August 9A sea of people joined the procession of the final journey of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee to bid adieu to the former West Bengal Chief Minister, who passed away at the age of 80 in Ko...
Comrade bids adieu with his unfulfilled industrialisation dream (IANS Obituary)
Kolkata, Aug 8Veteran Left leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who passed away at his Kolkata residence on Thursday morning at 80, was a firm believer of the s...
UNICEF, Bengal govt join hands to promote fathers' role in encouraging breastfeeding
Kolkata, Aug 8The West Bengal government and UNICEF have joined hands for promoting involvement of fathers in encouraging new mothers to breastfeed their babies till six months of age.
Bengal ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's body to be donated for medical research
Kolkata, Aug 8The mortal remains of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will be donated to a state-run medical college and hospital in Kolkata on Friday, as per his last w...Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away
Kolkata, Aug 8Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who was the second and the last CM of the Left regime in West Bengal, died at his residence at Palm Avenue in South Kol...
Bengal government blames DVC for flood-like situation in state
Kolkata, Aug 3The West Bengal government on Saturday blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for the current flood-like situation in different pockets of the state.Two wagons of goods train derail in Darjeeling
Kolkata, July 31Two wagons of a goods train got derailed on Wednesday near the spot in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal where the Kanchenjunga Express collision took place last month which ...Bengal govt mulls hiking liquor, beer prices
Kolkata, July 28Setting a goal to surpass the targeted growth in the collection of state excise by the end of the current financial year 2024-25, the West Bengal government is mulling the possibi...Kolkata International Film Festival to be held between December 4-12
Kolkata, July 24The 30th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival will be held between December 4-12.Bengal Assembly passes resolution on scrapping of NEET
Kolkata, July 24A motion moved by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal Assembly demanding scrapping of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and restoration of the previous sy...
Bengal CM's announcement to hike Durga Puja donations draws ire
Kolkata, July 24West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement to increase the annual donations for 43,000 clubs organising community Durga Pujas from Rs 70,000 for each to Rs 85,...US Ambassador enjoys e-scooter ride in Kolkata
Kolkata,, July 20US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Saturday was seen enjoying the e-scooter ride in Kolkata's New Town area.
Despite task force action, vegetable prices continue to soar in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 15Despite a series of market visits by the members of the task force set up by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to keep the prices of essential commodities under check, ve...West Bengal: Vehicle movement on NH10 stopped for 'indefinite period' after landslide, restoration work underway
Kalimpong, July 14The vehicle movement on the National Highway has been stopped for an indefinite period as restoration work is underway following the landslide triggered by incessant rain.
Rising dengue cases cause of worry at the onset of monsoon in West Bengal
Kolkata, July 6Early trend is hinting at the possibility of the spread of dengue during the monsoon season in West Bengal with the total number of affected people having already crossed the 2,00...Bengal govt starts survey to identify encroachments on vested land
Kolkata, July 3Amid large scale complaints of encroachments on vested land, the West Bengal Land and Land Reforms Department has started a survey to identify squatters.
Early symptoms of shedding doles becoming evident in Bengal
Kolkata, July 2The West Bengal government’s decision to cut rebates on stamp duty and circle rates on property sales, that was announced on Monday night, is an early indication that more such do...Centre clears Rs 860 crore worth Swachh projects for West Bengal
New Delhi, June 21The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on Thursday that it has approved proposals worth Rs 860.35 crore for West Bengal under the second phase of Swachh Bharat ...
'Anupamaa' star Rupali Ganguly urges West Bengal CM to stop horse-drawn carriages
Mumbai, June 27Actress and politician Rupali Ganguly, who is known for her work in popular TV shows such as 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai' and 'Anupamaa', has written a letter to Wes...Kolkata Metro Railway authorities advance timing of experimental night services
Kolkata June 24The Kolkata Metro Railway authorities have decided to advance the timings of the experimental night service by 20 minutes starting today.
Vegetable prices skyrocket in Kolkata after scanty rainfall
Kolkata, June 23Vegetable prices in Kolkata have skyrocketed following scanty rainfall in South Bengal.
Bengal train collision: Preliminary findings suggest combination of human, procedural lapses
Kolkata, June 20Preliminary investigation by a joint observation committee in the Kanchanjunga Express–goods train collision on Monday morning suggests that a combination of two procedural lapses...Lack of patronage forces Metro Railway to do away with late evening service in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 19The Metro Railway in Kolkata has decided to do away with its late evening service a month after its launch, citing poor patronage and heavy losses.Weather Contrast: Heavy rainfall likely in Bengal, Assam; no respite from heatwave in north India
New Delhi, June 18Even as northern India reels under scorching heat, the Met Office has predicted respite for the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, with heavy to very heavy rainfall li...Bengal train mishap again brings 'Kavach' safety system under spotlight
Kolkata, June 17Following the tragic train mishap in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday morning where a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express, leaving at ...
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