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"Rai ka pahad...": Congress's Adhir Ranjan on 'Cash for Query' scandal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 10:46:50 PM IST
Amid the ongoing alleged 'Cash for Query' allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the government is "eager" to protect a particular industrialist and create "rai ka pahaad" (mountain out of a molehill). ... read..


 
"Ethics Committee doing its work," Dharmendra Pradhan on 'Cash for Query' scandal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 5:48:03 PM IST
Reacting to the 'cash for queries' allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said there is no place for bribery in the parliamentary process and that the ethics committee is doing its work. ... read..


 
TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by Oct 31: Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 11:47:20 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of thi ... read..


 
'Forced to sign white paper': TMC MP Mahua Moitra on businessman Hiranandani's affidavit
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 5:46:42 AM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, in a two-page statement, has replied to the affidavit of businessman Darshan Hiranandani, alleging that "he was forced to sign a white paper." ... read..


 
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose presents Durga Bharat awards
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2023 7:46:55 PM IST
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose presented the first set of Durga Bharat Awards at the Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday. ... read..


 
Calcutta HC issues guidelines for media coverage on West Bengal recruitment scam
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 17, 2023 2:48:35 PM IST
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued guidelines for media coverage on Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and other similarly placed suspects in the recruitment scam. ... read..


 
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho inaugurates Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 16, 2023 5:20:41 PM IST
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho inaugurated the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal on Monday during a two-day visit to West Bengal. ... read..


 
Allegations against Mahua Moitra are serious, says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 16, 2023 4:19:13 PM IST
Reacting to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey's letter to Lok Sabha Speaker over allegations of bribery against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday that the allegations on Moitra are serious a ... read..


 
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 15, 2023 11:18:48 PM IST
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit. ... read..


 
"Cash for query" allegations against Mahua Moitra: BJP demands probe, says wants to know if TMC MP has taken bribe
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 15, 2023 10:18:15 PM IST
Hours after Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey levelled "cash for query" allegations against Mahua Moitra, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Agnimitra Paul on Sunday demanded an investigation into the matter and said that the party wants to know whether the Trinamo ... read..


 
Durga Puja committee recreates autorickshaw stand at pandal in Kolkata to honour drivers
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 8:48:18 PM IST
The Hazra Park Durgotsab Committee has recreated an autorickshaw stand at its Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata this year in order to eliminate mistrust in the minds of people towards auto drivers. ... read..


 
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers, ASHA workers
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 7:48:23 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a Rs 5,300 Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers of the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, and ASHA workers employed under the health department. ... read..


 
Kolkata: Police arrests three persons for scamming and looting Rs 1.15 lakh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 6:48:53 PM IST
Three persons involved in scamming and looting Rs 1.15 lakh from an individual were apprehended in Kolkata, said police. ... read..


 
Indian Coast Guard conducts 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue meeting in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 12, 2023 7:16:30 PM IST
The 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting was held in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..


 
Mamata Banerjee assails Centre's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, urges serious study of draft
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 8:16:34 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged the proposed 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' to be an attempt to "quietly introduce very harsh and draconian anti-citizen" provisions. ... read..


 
West Bengal STF arrests man for holding fake Indian currency notes in Malda
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 5:16:56 PM IST
A team of Special Task Force of West Bengal arrested a man accused of holding Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) totalling Rs 98,500. ... read..


 
ED conducts raids at rice mills in West Bengal's Nadia
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 3:18:04 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at rice mills in the Nadia district of West Bengal in connection with a recruitment scam. ... read..


 
'Special Campaign 3.0': Kolkata Metro launches cleanliness drive at stations, rakes
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 10:16:41 AM IST
Kolkata Metro Railway has launched a cleanliness drive at stations, trains and other properties. Launched on October 2, coinciding with the 154th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Special Campaign 3.0' will continue till October 31. ... read..


 
West Bengal: "Dhandha, not Dharna" BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar after Trinamool Congress withdraws protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 10, 2023 11:14:58 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday took a dig at the Trinamool Congress' "dhanda" (business) after the latter withdrew its sit-in protest outside Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. ... read..


 
"Their Biriyani and alcohol budgets have exceeded": BJP leader on TMC withdrawing protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 10, 2023 7:15:18 AM IST
"No one was present, and their (TMC's) Biriyani and alcohol budgets have exceeded," West Bengal BJP Secretary Priyanka Tibrewal alleged after Trinamool Congress lifted its protest outside Raj Bhavan here. ... read..


 
Puja special tram to commemorate Durga Puja's UNESCO Heritage tag and 150 years of Kolkata Tramways
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 10, 2023 6:14:28 AM IST
A Puja Special Tram will grace the city with its beautiful interiors and fabulous exteriors. The tram will run on the Tollygunge-Ballygunge route. The tram has been designed in commemoration of the UNESCO Heritage Tag to Durga Puja and to celebrate the 15 ... read..


 
West Bengal: TMC delegation meets Governor amid protest against Centre
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 8:19:52 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress delegation led by its general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday met Governor C V Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan regarding the issue of the state's outstanding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) funds due ... read..


 
"I will certainly take the issues to Govt of India," WB Guv after meeting TMC leaders on MGNREGA funds
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 10:16:02 AM IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose met Trinamool Congress leaders at the Raj Bhavan yesterday for a discussion over the non-payment of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) funds and said that he would take the grievances t ... read..


 
WB Governor gives appointment to protesting TMC leaders to meet today
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 8:16:15 AM IST
Amid the protest by the TMC outside the Raj Bhavan, the West Bengal governor on Sunday called the Trinamool representatives, including Abhishek Banerjee, but they refused to meet. Now Governor CV Anand Bose has given an appointment to the TMC delegation a ... read..


 
"Those who sold jobs will go behind bars": BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on raids at Firhad Hakim's residence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 5:16:09 AM IST
Reacting to the CBI raids at the residence of Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said that those who sold jobs will go behind bars in the coming days. ... read..


 
"Illegal agitation by TMC has been facilitated by the Kolkata Police in complete violation of the law": Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 11:19:20 PM IST
The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday questioned the Kolkata Police over Trinamool Congress' general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's rally and dharna near the Raj Bhavan gates in spite of Section 144 in the are ... read..


 
Jagdeep Dhankhar was rewarded with Vice President post for continuously opposing WB govt: Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 11:19:12 PM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said that Jagdeep Dhankhar was catapulted to Vice President's office as a reward for continuously opposing the West Bengal government while he was the Governor of the state. ... read..


 
Those who indulge in corruption should be punished, says BJP's Locket Chatterjee amid raids at Firhad Hakim's residence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 10:17:51 PM IST
Those who indulge in corruption should be punished, said BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on Sunday amid CBI raids at the residence of Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim. ... read..


 
Centre has nothing to do with CBI raids at TMC leaders' residences: BJP's Agnimitra Paul
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 9:15:40 PM IST
West Bengal BJP General Secretary Agnimitra Paul on Sunday slammed Trinamool Congress over its allegations of misusing the government agencies by the Centre after the CBI raided residences of the two TMC leaders, saying that the investigation was held fol ... read..


 
"Asked Centre why allotted funds not given": West Bengal MoS Finance
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 8:15:42 PM IST
West Bengal Minister of State for Finance Chandrima Bhattacharya said she had asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the GST council meeting on Saturday why the allotted funds were not given to the state and urged her to look into the matter. ... read..


 
CBI conducts multiple raids around Kolkata in municipal bodies recruitment case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 3:19:35 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at around 12 places in West Bengal in a case related to alleged irregularities in municipal bodies' recruitment, officials said. ... read..


 
Abhishek Banerjee participates in fourth day of MGNREGA protests in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 3:19:32 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday participated in the MGNREGA protests in Kolkata that are going on for that fourth day. ... read..


 
CBI raids underway at TMC's Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra's residence on civic recruitment 'scam'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 2:15:34 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday raided two Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Firhad Hakim and Madan Mitra residences in connection with the alleged civil municipal bodies recruitment 'scam'. ... read..


 
FSSAI reviews safety and quality standards of tea
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 1:21:13 PM IST
India's food safety regulator and the Tea Board have conducted a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the research associations and growers to review the widespread concern on its quality and safety. ... read..


 
Civic body recruitment scam: CBI raid underway at TMC Minister Firhad Hakim's residence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 11:19:12 AM IST
Search operation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is underway at the residence of Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister in West Bengal Cabinet Firhad Hakim in connection with alleged irregularities in civic body recruitment. ... read..


 
Our fight is against Centre's 'Zamindari' system: Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 2:15:45 AM IST
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Saturday, accusing her of spreading false information about a meeting with the party's delegation in New Delhi. Banerjee stated that the TMC is prepared ... read..


 
TMC protest against Centre for 'withholding MGNREGA funds' enters third day
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 7, 2023 1:50:52 PM IST
The Raj Bhavan protest staged by Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Central government alleging a delay in fund allocation under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other social security schemes for West Bengal entered t ... read..


 
"Will not take part in Durga Puja...Governor must listen", says Abhishek Banerjee in protest at Raj Bhavan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 7, 2023 8:49:29 AM IST
Amid ongoing protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Centre's alleged delay in the allocation of funds under MGNREGA, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said that he would not take part in Durga Puja festivities ti ... read..


 
"It's not the time to shift blame": Adhir Ranjan writes to Mamata Banerjee on Bengal floods
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 8:49:03 PM IST
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Choudhary wrote a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the deplorable flood situation in West Bengal saying that it is not the time to "shift blame to one another's shoulders". ... read..


 
Bihar: STFs of Kolkata, Bihar unearth illegal arms manufacturing unit in Gaya; 2 detained, owner absconding
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 3:44:57 PM IST
The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police, in a joint operation with its counterparts in Bihar, on Thursday unearthed an illegal improvised active firearms (Pistol) manufacturing unit operating in Gaya. ... read..


 
TMC's protests against Centre over 'withholding funds' to continue: Mahua Moitra
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 9:45:11 AM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra said that protests against the Central Government over alleged inadequate disbursement of funds for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal will continue till the state gets its due. ... read..


 
"Protest will continue till state gets MGNREGA dues": TMC MP Mahua Moitra
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 9:44:54 AM IST
Amid ongoing protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Centre's alleged delay in the allocation of funds under MGNREGA, party MP Mahua Moitra on Friday said the demonstrations will continue till the state gets its 'due'. ... read..


 
Kolkata: TMC stages protest against central government 'withholding funds'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 9:15:17 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday staged a protest in Kolkata against the central government alleging inadequate disbursement of funds for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal. ... read..


 
West Bengal: Trinamool Congress organizes 'Raj Bhavan Chalo Abhiyan' in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 7:20:29 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, under the leadership of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, organised the 'Raj Bhavan Chalo Abhiyan' in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..


 
Cloudburst in North Sikkim leads to flooding in four districts in West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 12:20:56 AM IST
The cloudburst in North Sikkim and subsequent release of water resulted in an outburst in Lake Lhonak and a major breach in Chungthang dam. After that, more than 8000 cubic metres per second of water has been released from the Teesta barrage which has res ... read..


 
"Delhi Police, ED, CBI being misused for political gain": CPI(M) slams Centre over raids
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 4, 2023 12:20:46 PM IST
Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) state secretary Md Salim slammed the BJP-led central government over Delhi Police raids at the NewsClick office and staff residence and alleged that the agencies were being misused for a political gain. ... read..


 
BJP's Suvendu calls for strict action against "fake job card holders" in Bengal amid TMC MGNREGA protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 3, 2023 10:44:26 AM IST
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said he will meet MoS Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti to raise the issue of "fake job card holders" in West Bengal. ... read..


 
"Stop fooling poor people of Bengal": BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on TMC's MGNREGA protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 2, 2023 6:14:45 AM IST
Criticising the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for its decision to organize a protest in Delhi on October 2 regarding the MGNREGA program, West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Sunday accused the TMC of deceiving the citizens and alleged that Mamata Banerjee ... read..


 
PIL has become Political Interest Litigation: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee before leaving for Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 7:16:57 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee slammed PIL (Public Interest Litigation) activists before leaving for Delhi to protest against the central government for stopping disbursement of funds to West Bengal, saying that PIL has becom ... read..


 
People of Bengal are ready for fight in Delhi: TMC MP Susmita Dev over MGNREGA protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 10:15:40 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Susmita Dev hit out at the central government over the refusal to provide special trains to MGNREGA job cardholders from West Bengal to reach Delhi and said that they were ready for the fight. ... read..


 
"Fans that support Kerala Blasters FC are fantastic": Jamshedpur FCs Scott Cooper
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 9:16:48 AM IST
Jamshedpur FC head coach Scott Cooper said that his squad needed to go the additional mile to negate Kerala Blasters FC's home advantage since their fans bring extra energy to the home team. ... read..


 
"TMC should use its Chartered flights to send their workers for Delhi's protest": Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 8:15:21 AM IST
Refuting the allegations made by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee that BJP is cancelling trains so that TMC workers cannot attend protests in the national capital on Sunday, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said that TM ... read..


 
West Bengal: Fire breaks out at perfume godown in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 11:46:39 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a perfume godown in Kolkata on Saturday, officials said. ... read..


 
WB: Job cardholders leave in buses arranged by TMC for Delhi protest against MGNREGA arrears
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 8:48:30 PM IST
Thousands of MGNREGA job cardholders from West Bengal have started leaving for the national capital, in several buses arranged by Trinamool Congress (TMC), for a protest scheduled next weekagainst the alleged withholding of funds by the Centre. ... read..


 
Have to fight for glory of our club: Hyderabad FC coach Thangboi Singhto
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 10:48:58 AM IST
Hyderabad FC head coach Thangboi Singto wants his players to fight for the glory of the club despite the team undergoing a period of transitions. ... read..


 
Have to be prepared for close game against Hyderabad: East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 9:45:21 AM IST
East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat is anticipating a closely-fought contest as his team faces Hyderabad FC in Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..


 
ISL: Hyderabad FC seek consistency as they take on East Bengal FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 9:45:07 AM IST
Hyderabad FC will kick off their Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 campaign by locking horns with East Bengal FC in the latters backyard at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..


 
"Disastrous model of governance is claiming lives": TMC takes jibe at UP govt
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 7:49:16 AM IST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled Uttar Pradesh government for its alleged negligence in healthcare services by posting a message on 'X' with the hashtag "Double engine disaster". ... read..


 
"Banerjee family is a drama company...": West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on TMC's Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 6:44:38 AM IST
After the Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee announced that a two-day protest will be held by TMC in the national capital on October 2-3, West Bengal BJP General Secretary Agnimitra Paul on Friday called his family a drama company. ... read..


 
Shocking display of deceit: Abhishek Banerjee on denial of special train for TMC protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 5:49:19 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday calling it a "shocking Display of Deceit" for the canellation of a special train from Howrah to Delhi on Saturday for the party's protest again ... read..


 
"Why are you so afraid?" Abhishek Banerjee to BJP on TMC's Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 4:49:35 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secreatry Abhishek Banerjee asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government about the reason for being afraid of the TMC protest in Delhi on October 2 and 3. ... read..


 
ED officer submitted list of frivolous assets given by Abhishek Banerjee's lawyer in court: CPI(M) leader Bikash Bhattacharya
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 12:20:38 AM IST
After the single-judge bench of Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of an ED officer from a case pertaining to the teachers' recruitment 'scam', citing "lack of confidence", senior advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya said when the court, last, directe ... read..


 
Teachers recruitment 'scam': Single judge bench of Calcutta HC orders removal of ED officer
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 11:14:42 PM IST
Justice Amrita Sinha, who is heading a single bench of the Calcutta High Court that is looking into a case pertaining to the alleged teachers' recruitment scam, on Friday ordered the immediate removal of an officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) offi ... read..


 
ISKCON unit threatens defamation case against BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against temple body
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 5:18:50 PM IST
Taking strong exception to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi's alleged remarks that the "ISKCON sells cows from its Gaushalas (cowsheds) to butchers", the Kolkata unit of the temple body on Friday said that they are going to file a Rs 100 crore ... read..


 
TMC Gen Secy says he will attend Delhi protest despite ED summon on the day
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 3:19:17 PM IST
Reaffirming his commitment towards the people of West Bengal, All India Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said he would be attending the Delhi protest on October 2 and 3 despite the BJPs constant attempts to create ... read..


 
"We hope India continues to play good cricket for next 45 days": Sourav Ganguly on ODI WC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 8:13:34 PM IST
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is optimistic about India's chance of winning the World Cup if the Men in Blue continue to play the same "good cricket" for the next 45 days. ... read..


 
Drugs worth Rs 1 cr seized in West Bengal's Murshidabad, 3 arrested
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 7:14:37 PM IST
West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) claimed to have arrested three individuals and recovered Morphine worth Rs 1 crore after conducting a raid in Murshidabad district, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


 
"Perturbed, rattled and scared": Abhishek Banerjee on coincidental ED summons
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 6:14:40 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee took a dig at the central government following his summon by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 3, the same day when the TMC is scheduled to hold an agitation in Delhi against pending d ... read..


 
Kolkata police crackdown on organized AEPS fraud network, arrest key perpetrators
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 12:13:58 PM IST
The Kolkata Police's Bank Fraud Section, Detective Department (DD), has made two key arrests in an Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) fraud case, shedding light on a criminal conspiracy involving multiple cases. ... read..


 
Indian govt should take necessary measures: Adhir Ranjan on Khalistan supporters
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 27, 2023 2:46:07 AM IST
West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday slammed the Khalistani supporters of Canada and urged the Indian government to take all necessary measures against those anti-India terrorists. ... read..


 
Suvendu Adhikari is doing nothing but cheap politics on dengue: TMC's Kunal Ghosh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2023 11:46:52 PM IST
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday targeted Suvendu Adhakari for his attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the dengue issue, saying that dengue is a problem but Suvendu Adhikari is doing nothing but cheap politics. ... read..


 
CBI raids six places in West Bengal regarding teacher recruitment scam
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2023 10:44:17 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided around six locations in West Bengal on Tuesday regarding an alleged corruption case involving the appointment of ineligible candidates as assistant teachers in primary schools. ... read..


 
WB: Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee over dengue outbreak in the state
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2023 6:43:21 PM IST
The Home (Police) Minister of West Bengal is busy saving the Health Minister of West Bengal as the dengue menace in the state spirals out of control, he said in a post on his social media account, X. ... read..


 
Congress holds unique protest with mosquito nets as Bengal steps up efforts to combat dengue
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 25, 2023 9:44:08 PM IST
The Congress workers of South Kolkata district held a one-of-a-kind protest at Kolkata's Bhawanipore with women standing inside mosquito nets on the street. ... read..


 
Chinese envoy calls for strengthening bilateral ties amid row over visa denial to Indian players
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 25, 2023 3:48:08 AM IST
Amid China's refusal to grant visas to three Wushu athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for the 19th Asian Games, Consul General of China in Kolkata, Zha Liyou said that Beijing is willing to work with India to implement the consensus reached by Prime Minister ... read..


 
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at battery godown in Chandni Chowk market
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 11:43:58 PM IST
A fire broke out at a battery godown at Kolkata's Chandni Chowk market on Sunday evening, officials said. ... read..


 
Visually impaired artists make Goddess Durga idols at art workshop 'Jol Chabi'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 7:47:33 PM IST
An art workshop titled 'Jol Chabi' was held here on Sunday to teach visually impaired artists how to make sculptures of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesha. ... read..


 
Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1.5 lakh seized in Kolkata, one arrested
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 4:47:39 PM IST
Kolkata Police have arrested a Malda-based counterfeit currency racketeer and recovered fake Indian currency notes from his possession, officials said on Sunday. ... read..


 
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..


 
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