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Kolkata: Jadavpur University starts installing CCTV cameras at main gates

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 1:43:39 AM IST

After prolonged controversy, CCTV cameras are finally being installed at Kolkata's Jadavpur University. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee back in Kolkata after investment tour of Spain, UAE

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2023 11:47:57 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday arrived in West Bengal's Kolkata after an investment tour of Spain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... read..

West Bengal: TMC sets new rules for MLA attendance during Assembly session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2023 5:47:02 AM IST

In the wake of party MLAs skipping the Assembly session, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to maintain two attendance registers for its legislators in the Assembly and send a weekly attendance report to party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister ... read..

PM Modi to flag off two Vande Bharats as "Durga Puja gifts" to West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 11:46:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate a total of nine Vande Bharat express trains through video conferencing on September 24, of which two will be specifically for West Bengal-- one, connecting Patna to Howrah and the other, connecting Ranc ... read..

TMC Mahila Morcha protests against "oppression" of Manipuri women

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 11:46:32 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) Mahila Morcha held a protest in front of Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) House in Kolkata to protest against the alleged oppression of women in Manipur during the violence in the state. ... read..

IT raids at premises linked to Lux Industries amid allegations of tax evasion

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 5:51:12 PM IST

The Income Tax Department has conducted raids in multiple cities at premises linked to Lux Industries, a well-known company headquartered in Kolkata. ... read..

West Bengal: Governor CV Ananda Bose unveils 'Kala Kranti Mission' logo; flags off a cycle march

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 10:44:59 AM IST

The Governor of West Bengal CV Ananda Bose on Friday unveiled the logo of 'Kala Kranti Mission' and also flagged off a cycle march from Raj Bhawan in Kolkata on the occasion of World Car Free Day. ... read..

Registration for Tata Steel 25K Marathon's 8th edition begins today, promising grand, inclusive event

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 8:44:49 AM IST

The registration process for the eighth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a World Athletics Elite Label road race, to be held in West Bengal's capital in December is set to begin on Friday. ... read..

Glad to share Murshidabad's Kiriteshwari selected as 'Best Tourism Village of India': Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 12:18:03 AM IST

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed happiness that the central government has selected Kiriteshwari in Murshidabad district as the "Best Tourism Village of India." ... read..

West Bengal's Kiriteshwari selected as 'Best Tourism Village of India' by Union tourism ministry

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 10:14:38 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that Kiriteshwari, located in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, has been selected as the 'Best Tourism Village of India' by the Union Tourism Ministry under Best Tourism Village Competitio ... read..

Kiren Rijiju wins praise from Suvendu Adhikari for refuting TMC MP's claim on ISRO women scientists

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 8:15:52 AM IST

Accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal of stooping to a new low, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday praised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for refuting the claim of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar that ISRO's women s ... read..

Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh govt allows export of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas to India

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 6:14:00 AM IST

The Bangladesh government has given permission to traders to export nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa, a fish popular with Bengalis,to India ahead of West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, an official statement read on Wednesday. ... read..

"Congress has upcoming election in mind while PM Modi...": Suvendu Adhikari on Women's Reservation Bill

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 12:15:34 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikarisaid that while Congress has the upcoming election in their mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only focused on women empowerment. ... read..

BSF thwarts massive gold smuggling attempt worth Rs 14 crores at Bangladesh border

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 19, 2023 6:44:50 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) achieved a major success on Monday after it thwarted a big attempt at smuggling gold along the India-Bangladesh border areas in the state of West Bengal. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari welcomes Women's Reservation Bill, calls it a "great move"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 19, 2023 10:45:18 AM IST

Welcoming Centre's decision to approve Women Reservation Bill, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called it a "great move" and said, "We heartily wanted it." ... read..

"Solely their decision": Abhishek Banerjee on CPI(M)

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2023 11:46:15 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee said that the decision of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) staying out of the INDIA bloc Coordination Committee meeting is "solely their decision". ... read..

Will be supportive to create younger talent in Indian football: East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2023 10:44:34 AM IST

East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat appeared optimistic about his side's young talents ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023 season and said that his team will be supportive to create younger talent in Indian football. ... read..

"Glad and proud": Mamata Banerjee on Santiniketan in UNESCO's World Heritage List

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 11:15:02 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed pride on Sunday that West Bengal's Santiniketan, Rabindranath Tagore's town has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. ... read..

We will try to win Kolkata derbies, but real target is trophies: Mohun Bagan SG's Juan Ferrando

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 10:15:35 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando reiterated Mohun Bagan Super Giant's ambitions by suggesting that he values winning trophies more than a victory in a Kolkata derby ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. ... read..

"There are monthly attacks on us": BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh after brawl during Kolkata Municipal body session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 12:14:38 AM IST

Following a brawl that broke out between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors at Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh, who was allegedly attacked on Saturday, said that such attacks have ... read..

We have to show it on the field: Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 16, 2023 11:16:28 PM IST

Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis is wary of the challenges his side may face in the Indian Super League (ISL), but demanded his team prove themselves on the pitch. ... read..

Fire breaks out at building in Kolkata's Chandni market

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 15, 2023 10:44:35 PM IST

A fire broke out on Friday at a building in Kolkata near Chandni market, officials said. ... read..

Kolkata: Dharmendra Pradhan slams WB Govt for "disrespecting" constitutional bodies

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 15, 2023 3:46:16 AM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday in Kolkata, launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal government, accusing it of disrespecting constitutional bodies and following undemocratic practices. ... read..

"BJP should not talk about corruption": TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 14, 2023 11:44:57 PM IST

West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Thursday slammed Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reiterated that BJP should not talk about corruption. ... read..

Sheetal Sharma named captain of Rugby Sevens Womens team for Hangzhou Asian Games

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2023 8:45:32 PM IST

Rugby India announced the final team that will be competing at the 19th Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China from the September 23 to October 8 2023. ... read..

West Bengal recruitment scam: Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2023 1:46:36 PM IST

Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged recruitment scam, appeared before the agency office in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

"You will not be spared if you cheat people..." BJP MP Agnimitra Paul on EDs summon to Nusrat Jahan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2023 1:47:33 PM IST

West Bengal BJP State Secretary Agnimitra Paul, reacting upon Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan being summoned by the ED, on Tuesday said that there is Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the country and no one will be spared if caught doing corruption ... read..

Kolkata flat case: Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan arrives ED office

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2023 12:44:54 PM IST

The actress-turned-Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan arrived at the office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Tuesday morning as the federal agency summoned her in the case related to her association as a director with a shady financial en ... read..

'May boomerang later...': Mamata Banerjee on Chandrababu Naidu's arrest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 11, 2023 7:43:51 PM IST

Opposing the arrest and judicial custody of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that nothing should be done "vindictively" as it may "boomerang" in future. ... read..

Coal scam: TMCs Abhishek Banerjee claims ED asked him appear on day INDIA panel is to hold first meet

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2023 10:45:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has served him a fresh notice, asking him to appearbefore them on September 13 in connection with the alleged multi-crore coal pilferage scam related to Easte ... read..

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates INDIA bloc after TMC registers victory in Dhupguri Assembly bypoll

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2023 11:14:32 PM IST

After Trinamool Congress registered a win in the Assembly bypolls of Dhupguri, defeating BJP's candidate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated the parties of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). ... read..

Will fight till last moment to make universities corruption, violence free: WB Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2023 11:15:47 AM IST

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, on Thursday said that he would wipe out corruption and violence from the universities of West Bengal. ... read..

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor performs Ganga aarti for G20 Summit success

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2023 11:15:38 AM IST

As India hosts the G20 Summit, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose performed Ganga aarti in Kolkata's Babughat on Friday and prayed for its success. ... read..

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