Why shouldn’t PM Cares Fund be audited, asks West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee amid allegations of irregularities in Amphan relief
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has questioned the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM Cares Fund).
Dec 01, 2020, 22:36 PM IST
TMC MP Derek O'Brien tweets CPM's Amphan relief work photo, claims Bengal government doing good work
One of the pictures Derek shared, was earlier shared by the CPI (M) official Twitter account.
Jun 14, 2020, 00:08 AM IST
World Meteorological Organisation lauds IMD for its accurate prediction of Cyclone Amphan
The World Meteorological Organisation, has lauded the India Meteorological Department for its "accurate prediction" of Cyclone Amphan.
Jun 08, 2020, 00:34 AM IST
French President Macron conveys his condolence, solidarity with PM Modi on cyclone Amphan
French President Emmanuel Macron has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cyclone Amphan that hit eastern India last month, conveying his condolence and solidarity in the aftermath of the cyclone.
Jun 04, 2020, 15:16 PM IST
West Bengal to experience rain, squally wind in next two days: MeT department
Other districts in Gangetic West Bengal are also likely to be affected by rain or thundershowers during the next two days, it said.
May 28, 2020, 18:23 PM IST
Kolkata's College Street, one of the largest book markets in India, ravaged by cyclone Amphan reopens
India’s one of the largest book markets - College Street in Kolkata opens today only to witness trail of devastation left behind Cyclone Amphan. College Street - popularly known as ‘Boi Para’ in Kolkata is home to small, big book stores and roadside stalls selling new, old, second hand and rare collection of books.
May 27, 2020, 08:43 AM IST
Cyclone Amphan comes as blessing in disguise for lockdown-hit jobless labourers, electricians in West Bengal
Bengali proverb 'Karor poush mash toh karor sorbonash' (Someone's loss is someone else's gain) has taken a literal meaning in cyclone-ravaged West Bengal.
May 26, 2020, 11:01 AM IST
2.35 lakh Indian Army, police personnel deployed in West Bengal, 80% restoration work completed
In the wake of the devastation left by Cyclone Amphan in West Bengal which left around 80 people dead, the state is working hard to restore its essential services at the earliest. The state has deployed as many as 2.35 lakh police personnel and state officials for their services.
May 25, 2020, 18:43 PM IST
Centre reviews progress of relief, restoration work in cyclone Amphan-hit West Bengal
A sum of Rs 1,000 Crores has already been released to the state government after the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who made an aerial survey and reviewed the relief efforts with the West Bengal government.
May 25, 2020, 16:12 PM IST
Kolkata allows 20 flights from May 28, Hyderabad 30; Vizag, Vijaywada to begin operations from May 26
The Maharashtra government on Sunday also announced that it will allow 25 passenger flights to take off from and as many to land in Mumbai starting May 25.
May 24, 2020, 20:51 PM IST
Odisha receives Rs 500-cr interim aid from Centre for restoration work post-Cyclone Amphan
Cyclone-battered Odisha has received Rs 500 crore from the Centre as advance assistance for restoration work, a senior official said.
May 24, 2020, 09:19 AM IST
Indian Army deploys 5 columns to aid West Bengal after Cyclone Amphan wreaks havoc
The army carried their own equipment like JCB, cranes, and cutters.
May 23, 2020, 21:45 PM IST
West Bengal calls for Indian Army's support to restore essential infrastructure, services after Cyclone Amphan havoc
Earlier on Saturday, the West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said on the power outrage, "I would urge all to not engage in politics in the present times. Yes, there is power outage but Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) is not under the state govt. It is a private company but we have been telling them for three days to restore power."
May 23, 2020, 17:11 PM IST
Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh stopped from visiting cyclone-affected areas, police says he didn't have permission
Kolkata; West Bengal BJP president and MP Dilip Ghosh on Saturday alleged that he was not allowed to visit the cyclone-ravaged areas of the South 24 Parganas district, triggering a war of words between the saffron party and the ruling TMC.
May 23, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Heavy rains to lash parts of West Bengal in next 48 hrs; Mamata Banerjee likely to visit South 24 Parganas today
As per the agency, heavy to very heavy rainfall in these areas, particularly Alipurduar, Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri are expected to have maximum rainfall activity, from May 24th, 2020 onwards.
May 23, 2020, 12:57 PM IST
Don’t send Shramik Special trains till May 26 in view of Cyclone Amphan: West Bengal writes to Indian Railways
The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Indian Railways urging it not to send Shramik Special trains to state till May 26 in view of Cyclone Amphan.
May 23, 2020, 11:57 AM IST
Death toll in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan stands at 86
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for the state.
May 22, 2020, 22:15 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 500 crore financial assistance for Cyclone Amphan-hit Odisha
After the aerial survey, PM Modi chaired a meeting in Bhubaneshwar with the senior state and central government functionaries to review the situation.
May 22, 2020, 18:56 PM IST
My prayers, thoughts and love to those affected by Cyclone Amphan: Shah Rukh Khan
Other Bollywood celebrities have also expressed their concern for the residents of cyclone-affected areas on social media.
May 22, 2020, 18:13 PM IST
22 parties call upon Centre, seek declaration of cyclone Amphan as natural calamity
The leaders of the 22 parties, who met through video-conferencing, passed a resolution in this regard and said relief and rehabilitation should be the topmost priority at this juncture.
May 22, 2020, 16:48 PM IST
