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'Atmanirbhar' underwater metro in Kolkata aims to hit the rails in December
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 7:08:09 PM IST
India's first underwater metro in Kolkata, an example of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', for which a challenging task was done by Indian engineers, is expected to be open for commuters by the end of 2023. ... read..


 
West Bengal: CBI summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee tomorrow in school recruitment scam
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 5:13:55 PM IST
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the agency on Saturday in the multi-crore recruitment scam in West Bengal schools. ... read..


 
CBI arrests two accused in BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar murder case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 11:07:35 AM IST
Two accused persons, who were chargesheeted in connection with the murder of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar in Kolkata's Narkeldanga in an alleged post-poll violence incident in 2021, were arrested, an official statement from CBI said. ... read..


 
Bino George pens contract extension as assistant coach of East Bengal FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 12:11:34 AM IST
Indian Super League (ISL) outfit East Bengal FC's Indian assistant head coach, Bino George, has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club till the end of the 2026 season, the club announced the extension through their social me ... read..


 
"People of West Bengal are extremely tolerant...": Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 12:10:49 AM IST
Slamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government on the film 'The Kerala Story', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, said that the people of the ... read..


 
When it comes to captaincy, I don't want to imitate anyone: LSG captain Krunal Pandya
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 12:09:57 AM IST
Ahead of their match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants captain Krunal Pandya said does not want to imitate any other player and wants to play his natural game. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: LSG to don Mohun Bagan's special jersey for their last league match
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2023 5:09:10 PM IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will honour Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan by donning a special edition jersey in their last league match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday night. ... read..


 
Calcutta HC allows CID to continue its investigation into Egra blast case, next hearing on June 12
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2023 3:37:27 PM IST
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to continue its investigation into the Egra blast case. ... read..


 
ISL champions ATKMB to be renamed as Mohun Bagan Super Giant from June 1
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 17, 2023 9:39:22 PM IST
The Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK Mohun Bagan will be renamed as Mohun Bagan Super Giant from June 1. ... read..


 
Indian Railways' One Station One Product scheme covers 728 stations with over 785 outlets
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 16, 2023 3:07:39 AM IST
Ministry of Railways has launched the 'One Station One Product' (OSOP) scheme with objectives to promote the 'Vocal for Local' vision of the Government of India and provide a market for local or indigenous products which will create additional income oppo ... read..


 
Mauritius President visits Dakshineshwar temple in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 15, 2023 11:07:30 PM IST
Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun along with his wife offered prayers at the iconic Dakshineshwar temple in Kolkata on Monday. ... read..


 
Two die of electrocution, one injured in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 14, 2023 10:37:15 PM IST
Two persons died of electrocution and another person was injured in a house here, police said on Sunday. ... read..


 
"Did not think I would top India at all": ISC Class 12 topper Manya Gupta
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 14, 2023 8:39:17 PM IST
Indian School Certificate (ISC) examinations Class 12 topper Manya Gupta on Sunday said that she never thought that she was going to top exams in India. ... read..


 
Beginning of BJP's end in 2024: Mamata Banerjee on Karnataka election results
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 13, 2023 11:37:17 PM IST
As Congress ousted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power in Karnataka, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said the poll result of the southern state is the beginning of BJP's fall in 2024 general elections ... read..


 
Salman Khan meets CM Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence ahead of his concert
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 13, 2023 8:07:23 PM IST
Actor Salman Khan met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence in Kalighat ahead of his 'DA-BANGG' concert in the City of Joy on Saturday. ... read..


 
Coal smuggling case: Arrested ECL, CISF officials were prime beneficiaries, CBI tells court
Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday informed a special CBI court in Asansol that former director of Eastern Coalfields Limited, Sunil Kumar Jha, and retired Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) inspector Anand Kumar Singh, who were arr ... read..


 
WBBPE to challenge Calcutta HC's order to terminate 36K primary teachers
Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 2:45:10 AM IST
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) is set to challenge the order of the Calcutta High Court to terminate the services of 36,000 primary teachers in different state-run schools in West Bengal. ... read..


 
Political slugfest erupts over termination of 36K primary teachers in Bengal
Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
A fresh political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal over the termination of service of 36,000 primary teachers in the state following an order issued by the Calcutta High Court on Friday. ... read..


 
Recruitment 'scam': Calcutta HC cancels jobs of 36,000 primary school teachers
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 12, 2023 11:09:54 PM IST
In a major development in the West Bengal teachers' recruitment 'scam' case, a single-judge bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay at Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the cancellation of recruitment of 36,000 primary school teachers. ... read..


 
Cyclone Mocha intensifies into "very severe" storm, to peak by tonight: IMD
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 12, 2023 8:38:17 PM IST
Cyclone Mocha intensified into a "very severe" cyclonic storm today over the Central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and moved nearly north-northeastwards, officials said on Friday. ... read..


 
It was Jaiswal's day and he deserved to end up on winning side: Venkatesh Iyer
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 12, 2023 7:07:54 PM IST
After Yashasvi Jaiswal's fireworks lit up the Eden Gardens last night, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener received accolades from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) counterpart Venkatesh Iyer, who said that he deserved to be on the winning team. ... read..


 
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Jan Sanjog Yatra completed 2000 km in 17 days
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 12, 2023 7:07:43 PM IST
National General Secretary, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee who embarked on the two-month TMC mega event 'Jan Sanjog Yatra' on April 25 completed 2000 km in 17 days on Thursday at the TMC Bhawan in Kolkata district of West Bengal. ... read..


 
Cyclone 'Mocha' intensifies into "very severe" storm
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 12, 2023 11:08:37 AM IST
Cyclone Mocha intensified into a "very severe" cyclonic storm today over the southeast and adjoining areas of central Bay of Bengal, officials said on Friday. ... read..


 
West Bengal CM proposes "diploma doctors" for primary healthcare centres to address "shortfall"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 12, 2023 9:08:06 AM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked Health Secretary Narayan Swarup Nigam to look at the possibility of starting a diploma course for doctors on the lines of engineering diplomas to address the "shortfall of" doctors in the state. ... read..


 
Recruitment case: Trinamool MLA Jiban Saha's judicial remand extended till May 25
Kolkata | Friday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
A special CBI court in Kolkata on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha till May 25 in connection with his reported involvement in the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam in state-run schools of West Bengal. ... read..


 
CBI makes two more arrests in Bengal coal smuggling case
Kolkata | Friday, 2023 3:45:10 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Thursday that it has made two fresh arrests in connection with the agency's ongoing probe into the alleged multi-crore coal smuggling scam in West Bengal. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal's historic 4/25 helps Rajasthan Royals restrict KKR to 149/8
Kolkata | Friday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST
Yuzvendra Chahal bowled a mesmerising spell of 4/25 and became the leading wicket-taker in the history of IPL while leading an impressive bowling show from Rajasthan Royals to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to 149/8 in a season 2023 match at the Eden Gard ... read..


 
Recruitment case: Abhisjek Banerjee seeks relief from CBI questioning
Kolkata | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
Trinamool Congress' national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday filed a fresh appeal before the Calcutta High Court seeking relief from CBI questioning in the case relating to a letter by expelled youth Trinamool leader Kuntal Ghosh alleging ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals win toss, elect to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in match 56 of IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens on Thursday. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal's fiery spell helps RR restrict KKR to 149/8
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 10:09:01 PM IST
Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult's blistering spells helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 149/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Eden Gardens on Thursday. ... read..


 
BJP Mahila Morcha holds protest in Kolkata against WB govt for banning 'The Kerala Story'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 9:37:19 PM IST
Days after Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government imposed a ban on 'The Kerala Story' film, citing "peace and harmony", the Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha on Thursday staged protests outside a multiplex here in the city. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to field against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 8:07:46 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Eden Gardens on Thursday. ... read..


 
'Mocha' to intensify into severe cyclonic storm by midnight: IMD
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 7:37:39 PM IST
Cyclonic storm Mocha will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight of Thursday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. ... read..


 
"Russell one of most destructive batters in T20 cricket": Rajasthan Royals' Trent Boult ahead clash against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata | May 11, 2023 7:37:20 PM IST
Match number 56 of the Indian Premier League is set to take place on Thursday at Eden Gardens. Rajasthan Royals will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders. Ahead of the match, Royal's pacer Trent Boult said that one must be extremely clear about the plan whi ... read..


 
Sanju Samson is like young MS Dhoni : Graeme Swann
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 5:39:19 PM IST
Excitement levels are reaching a crescendo as the IPL 2023 enters its business end. This year's edition is proving all the more difficult to predict as it has been one of the closest seasons, especially in terms of which teams will make the playoffs. ... read..


 
Kolkata Knight Riders to lock horns with struggling Rajasthan Royals in crucial IPL clash
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 5:39:05 PM IST
A crucial clash in deciding the top four teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place on Thursday as Rajasthan Royals (RR) seek to overcome a run of tough games in their clash with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on ... read..


 
"My hard work at KKR academy paying off", says batter Rinku Singh ahead of match against RR
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 1:09:17 PM IST
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh said that his hard work at the KKR Academy during the off-season camp is paying off, as it helped him improve his game, especial ... read..


 
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies into cyclonic storm Mocha: IMD
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 11:07:07 AM IST
The deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm Mocha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin on Thursday morning. ... read..


 
Congress, Left Front give indications of understanding for Bengal panchayat polls
Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 3:15:10 AM IST
Barring extraordinary circumstances that might emerge later, it seems clear that the CPI-M-led Left Front and Congress will be having an understanding in the forthcoming West Bengal three-tier panchayat system polls this year, as top leaders of both parti ... read..


 
West Bengal's lone Congress MLA approaches HC for security after threat calls
Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 1:45:11 AM IST
Bayron Biswas, the lone Congress MLA in West Bengal Assembly, on Wednesday approached the Calcutta High Court to seek security after receiving numerous threat calls since his election. ... read..


 
Cyclone 'Mocha': Indian Coast Guard on high alert after IMD's warning
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2023 12:08:24 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) units have been placed on high alert amid the warning of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for cyclonic storm 'Mocha', said an official statement. ... read..


 
Kolkata: Special Task Force foils a smuggling bid, apprehends 5 persons
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2023 11:39:11 PM IST
A team of Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal foiled a smuggling bid and apprehended five persons after 2.5 kilogram of contraband drugs was seized on Tuesday afternoon near the Sukanta Pally Bus stop in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. ... read..


 
35 students from West Bengal evacuated from Manipur
Kolkata(West Bengal) | May 10, 2023 11:07:13 PM IST
West Bengal government on Tuesday evacuated 35 stranded students from violence-hit Manipur, said the authorities. They were brought back to their home state by flight which landed in Kolkata at 8:00 pm. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders to host struggling Rajasthan Royals as playoffs race tightens
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2023 8:38:59 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns in the 56th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. ... read..


 
Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2023 3:37:08 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted that the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards during the past six hours and is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm o ... read..


 
Fire breaks out at Saraf Bhavan in Kolkata; 1 injured
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2023 1:38:40 PM IST
A fire broke out on the top floor of Saraf Bhavan near Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..


 
National Education Policy inspired by Gurudev's philosophy: Amit Shah
Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST
The National Education Policy (NEP) introduced by the Narendra Modi-led Union government was inspired by the thoughts and philosophy of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. ... read..


 
Bengal Guv refers to 'Hamlet', minister hits back with 'Macbeth' jibe
Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
The Raj Bhavan and the state secretariat in West Bengal seem to be entering into a war of rhetorics involving English playwright William Shakespeare and the popular characters in his plays. ... read..


 
Civil society in Bengal divided over ban on 'The Kerala Story' in state
Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:10 AM IST
The West Bengal government's decision to ban the screening of "The Kerala Story" in the state seems to have divided the civil society. ... read..


 
When Andre Russell gets going, that ground is simply too small for him: Graeme Swann
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2023 7:40:09 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their play-off chances alive as they walked out of the Eden Gardens with win over the Punjab Kings by five wickets in a thrilling IPL encounter. ... read..


 
Mocha may intensify into cyclonic storm by May 10: IMD
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2023 12:07:24 PM IST
The low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea became a well-marked low-pressure area on Tuesday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin. ... read..


 
"I get goosebumps...": Andre Russell on KKR's "finisher" Rinku Singh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2023 11:37:04 AM IST
Player of the Match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings on Monday Andre Russell heaped praise on Rinku Singh who has emerged as a finisher for Kolkata Knight Riders in this season of the contest. ... read..


 
I didn't think about last ball: Rinku Singh after finishing the game for KKR
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2023 11:37:02 AM IST
Rinku Singh again proved himself as a finisher in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) winning the match for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the last ball by smashing a boundary at the Eden Gardens. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: "We were waiting for that one Russell innings," says KKR captain Nitish Rana
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2023 10:37:04 AM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Nitish Rana's wait for Andre Russell's return to form ended as the power-hitter played a brilliant knock to take his team to victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens. ... read..


 
"Likely to cause breach of peace": West Bengal govt on 'The Kerala Story'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2023 5:06:44 AM IST
The West Bengal government in a notification on Monday said that the movie 'The Kerala Story' is "likely to cause a breach of peace" and that it has prohibited the screening of the film to avoid "any incident of hatred or violence to maintain law and orde ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Dhawan's fifty, Shahrukh, Harpreet's blitz power PBKS to 179/7 against KKR
Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
Shahrukh Khan and Harpreet Brar's blitz in the final two overs after skipper Shikhar Dhawan's fifty powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to 179/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Eden Gardens, here on Monday. ... read..


 
Calcutta HC seeks details from CBI on primary teachers' recruitment in 2014
Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 2:15:10 AM IST
The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought details from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the agency's investigation into primary teachers' recruitment in 2014. ... read..


 
Acclaimed Bengali writer Samaresh Majumdar passes away at 81
Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
Sahitya Akademi Award winning Bengali writer Samreash Majumdar (81) passed away in Kolkata on Monday. ... read..


 
Bengal recruitment case: ED charge sheet names Ayan Sil, Santanu Bandopadhyay
Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday submitted a fresh charge sheet in the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam in state-run schools of West Bengal. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Punjab Kings win toss, opt to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 1:15:10 AM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2023 match at the Eden Gardens, here on Monday. ... read..


 
Gold worth Rs 4.24 cr seized from Petrapole ahead of Shah's visit
Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
In a major haul, the South Bengal Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 52 gold biscuits worth nearly Rs 4.24 crore from the Agartala-Kolkata (via Dhaka) Maitri international bus at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Petrapole, North 24-Parga ... read..


 
"Where is the freedom of expression now?" Sukanta Majumdar slams WB Govt over ban on 'The Kerala Story'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 11:06:44 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party state chief Sukanta Majumdar on Monday, hit out against the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over banning 'The Kerala Story' movie in the state and said that this shows the "hypocrisy" of the CM. ... read..


 
"Don't vote for BJP, they are dangerous": Mamata Banerjee ahead of Karnataka elections
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 10:38:01 PM IST
Ahead of the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed to people not to vote for the ruling BJP in the state. ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Fifty from Shikhar, cameos by Shahrukh, Harpreet take PBKS to 179/7 against KKR
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 10:07:48 PM IST
A half-century by skipper Shikhar Dhawan and late cameos by Shahrukh Khan and Harpreet Brar guided Punjab Kings to a competitive 179/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Eden Gardens on Monday. ... read..


 
"Does Mamata Banerjee sympathise with ISIS?" Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari over ban on 'The Kerala Story'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 9:07:12 PM IST
Coming out hard against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the ban on 'The Kerala Story' movie, Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday, asked if the CM sympathises with the terrorist organisation ISI ... read..


 
IPL 2023: Punjab Kings win toss, elect to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders in crucial clash
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 8:08:51 PM IST
Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. ... read..


 
West Bengal becomes first state to ban 'The Kerala Story', makers to seek legal options
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 6:38:48 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal banned the film 'The Kerala Story' citing "maintenance of peace" and to avoid incidents of "hatred and violence" in the state. ... read..


 
"Will rescue people from coastal areas": CM Mamata Banerjee on Cyclone Mocha
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 5:07:23 PM IST
With a low-pressure area formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that people do not need to fear the cyclone as the state governmnet is equipped with handling the situation. ... read..


 
CID takes over probe into BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's convoy accident
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 2:37:00 PM IST
West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the investigation into a road accident in Chandipur village of Purba Medinipur in which a man died after allegedly being knocked down by a car which was a part of BJP leader Suvendu Adhika ... read..


 
Bengal's people are her priority: TMC minister on Mamata Banerjee's 12 years as West Bengal CM
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2023 2:37:28 AM IST
As Mamata Banerjee completed 12 years as the chief minister of West Bengal, State Cabinet Minister Dr Shashi Panja has said that the Trinamool Congress supremo has always prioritized the people of the state. ... read..


 
West Bengal: RPF seizes gold worth Rs 1.77 cr at Howrah railway station
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2023 10:07:12 PM IST
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Howrah on Saturday seized a total of 2.985 kgs of gold worth Rs 1.77 crores at Howrah railway station, an official said. ... read..


 
Britannia net profit jumps 47 pc in fourth quarter
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2023 10:06:25 AM IST
Britannia Industries has posted a jump of 47 per cent in its net profit to Rs 559 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, over the figures of the corresponding quarter in the previous year. This figure was higher than analysts' estimates. ... read..


 
Teacher recruitment case: CBI to grill top officials of district education councils
Kolkata | Sunday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question the top officials of the district primary education councils in West Bengal through the entire month of the May in connection with the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of primary teachers in ... read..


 
DA crisis: Suvendu Adhikari questions frequent postponement of hearing at apex court
Kolkata | Sunday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
The leader of opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday questioned why the dates for hearing on enhanced dearness allowance to state government employees in the Supreme Court are getting postponed frequently. ... read..


 
'The Kerala story will disturb communal harmony in India': SDPI West Bengal chief
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2023 12:06:41 AM IST
Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) West Bengal state president Tayidul Islam on Saturday said that the recent movie 'The Kerala Story' which has sparked controversies, will disturb the communal harmony in India. ... read..


 
Cyclonic circulation formed over Southeast Bay of Bengal: IMD
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2023 6:38:07 PM IST
A cyclonic circulation has formed and lay over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the neighbourhood extending upto middle tropospheric level, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin on Saturday. ... read..


 
CM Mamata Banerjee offers condolences to bereaved families of jawans killed in Rajouri encounter
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2023 4:06:46 PM IST
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed condolences to the bereaved family of Siddhant Chetri who lost his life during an encounter with terrorists in Rajouri's Khandi area. ... read..


 
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