Kolkata
Heatwave Condition Singes Bengal; Temperature Crosses 44 Degrees C
While some private schools in the city have gone back to the online teaching mode, the state government has announced that summer vacation will be advanced owing to the excessive heat
After Being Shut Amid Protests Over Fees, 3 Kolkata Schools to Resume Classes Tomorrow
GD Birla Centre for Education, Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School and Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar had suspended classes on April 7 after protests by a section of guardians over pending fees
'If They Use ED And CBI, More People Will Support Us': Abhishek Banerjee Attacks BJP in Bypoll Campaign
The Trinamool Congress leader campaigned for party colleague Babul Supriyo who is contesting for West Bengal's Ballygunge assembly seat in a by-election to be held on April 12
Bogtui Violence: Petitioners Seek Transfer of TMC Leader Death Case to CBI
The CBI, which is probing the Bogtui violence on the direction of the HC, submitted that it has no probing Bhadu Sheikh's murder too if the court so ordered
West Bengal Lifts All Covid-related Curbs as Cases Dip
The withdrawal of the restrictions came almost two years after the pandemic struck in March 2020.
Kolkata's Senior Citizens are Learning to Fight Fake News, Here's How
At Snehodiya, senior citizens get rigorous training for two hours on how to curb fake news: which messages to forward to others and which not to spread.
Jadavpur University Teachers Threaten to Boycott Exam Process if Conducted Online
This comes after some engineering students had gheraoed the Vice Chancellor on the campus for 10 hours on Monday demanding online exams.
Mamata Writes Letter to Opposition Leaders Calling for United Fight Against 'Oppressive BJP Regime'
Mamata Banerjee, who has written a letter to the CMs as the Trinamool Congress chairperson, sought commitment to the cause of a unified and principled opposition that will make way for the "government that the country deserves"
In Rampurhat after 3 Days of Arson, Mamata Offers Jobs, Ex-gratia; BJP Says 'Cat on Hajj after Killing 100 Mice'
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reached Bogtui village on Thursday, where eight people were burnt alive earlier this week, and spoke with the family members of those killed
How Mission Ganga Changed Kolkata Pilot Mahashweta Who Rescued Indians From Ukraine
Mahashweta recalls that she was scared when she was informed to fly for about 4000 miles.
Bengal Civic Polls: Opposition Alleges Rigging, Cites Figures of TMC Getting over 90% Votes in Some Areas
The opposition parties say the same thing will happen in next year's panchayat polls. The TMC has rejected these claims.
Two Get West Bengal Govt Jobs Without Making it to Merit List, CBI Probe Ordered
The CBI has also been asked to submit a preliminary report by March 28. In the meantime, the state challenged that directive.
Bikaner-Guwahati Train Mishap: Commission of Railway Safety’s Report Shows Lapses in Maintenance
Twelve coaches of the train had jumped the rails, and some of them overturned near Domohani on January 13. More than five people died in this accident.
Karan Adani Meets Mamata Banerjee, Discusses Possible Investment
At the meeting, held two months before the state government's annual global business summit, discussions were held on constructing the proposed deep sea port at Tajpur and Karan Adani.
West Bengal Mulls Reopening Schools for Junior Classes
West Bengal school reopening: The state government is mulling over to reopening schools for students in junior classes also.
Union Budget 2022 Allots Rs 1,500 crore for Development of North-East, Gets a Thumbs-up
The scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for NorthEast, PM-DevINE, will be implemented through the North-Eastern Council. It will fund infrastructure, in the spirit of PM GatiShakti, and social development projects based on the needs of the Nor...