Centre to send team to review implementation of the midday meal scheme in West Bengal
In a letter to Dharmendra Pradhan, West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari urged the Union Education minister to send a central audit team to probe the alleged largescale misappropriation of midday meal
Jan 15, 2023, 06:44 AM IST
Central team to review implementation of PM POSHAN scheme in West Bengal
The team will visit West Bengal to review the implementation of the centrally sponsored scheme, Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) in the month of January.
Jan 13, 2023, 23:59 PM IST
Do not pay heed to rumours, fake news: Mamata Banerjee to Gangasagar pilgrims
Mamata Banerjee assured the pilgrims that her government has made arrangements so that they do not face any problem during the annual festival.
Jan 11, 2023, 23:16 PM IST
With eye on 2024 Lok Sabha polls, BJP to launch 'Jansampark Abhiyan' in Mamata Banerjee's West Bengal
2024 Lok Sabha Polls: The BJP will kickstart a `Jansampark Abhiyan` under which all leaders and workers of the party will meet the public and propagate the achievements of the Centre while also
Jan 11, 2023, 08:05 AM IST
West Bengal: BJP leaders stopped from organising Ganga Aarti in Gangasagar Mela, stage protest in city
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar later in the evening, organised a Ganga Aarti programme at Babughat without formal permission from Kolkata police. The police initially tried to stop the
Jan 10, 2023, 20:18 PM IST
Snake found in mid-day meal in West Bengal school, around 30 students hospitalised
Around 30 students of a primary school in Mayureswar block in West Bengal's Birbhum district fell ill after consuming food in which a snake was allegedly found.
Jan 10, 2023, 12:33 PM IST
West Bengal: Beach near Gangasagar Mela site faces erosion, water approaching Kapil Muni Ashram
The beach near the Kapil Muni ashram had vanished due to erosion. Water is gradually approaching Kapil Muni Ashram as it is just around 450 metres away from the temple. Three roads near the temple
Jan 08, 2023, 08:58 AM IST
TMC MLA calls Mamata Banerjee 'brand', party 'company'; BJP reacts
Howrah North MLA Goutam Chowdhury, while addressing a press conference, said, "Didi (as Mamata Banerjee is popularly called) is the brand with whom none else can be equated."
Jan 08, 2023, 07:13 AM IST
Two suspected IS terrorists nabbed in West Bengal
The suspected Islamic State terrorists were involved in brainwashing local youths towards anti-national activities. They were also in the process of recruiting youths, collecting arms, ammunition and
Jan 07, 2023, 23:48 PM IST
Chicken, fruits in mid-day meal? West Bengal govt's decision ahead of panchayat polls sparks row
Mid-day meal in West Bengal: Students are currently given rice, pulses, vegetables, soybean and eggs in schools as part of mid-day meals. An amount of Rs 20 will be spent per week on providing
Jan 05, 2023, 19:49 PM IST
No relief for Partha Chatterjee, CBI court rejects ex-Bengal minister’s bail plea in SSC scam, extends remand
Partha Chatterjee SSC scam: Partha Chatterjee was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 23 after huge amounts of cash, jewellery and property deeds were seized from the apartments of
Jan 05, 2023, 19:20 PM IST
'Centre must stop politics, disburse funds for MNREGS': Mamata Banerjee hits out at BJP over central team's visit
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reacting to the central team's visit for rapid checking of PMAY-G houses said, "The Centre must stop politics ... Ask it to release the funds for the 100
Jan 04, 2023, 22:50 PM IST
Four cases of Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal, all US returnees
Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal: All four cases are currently Covid-negative as per their latest test reports. Of the four people, three are from Nadia district, while one person hails
Jan 04, 2023, 22:49 PM IST
Big setback to Anubrata Mondal, Calcutta HC rejects bail plea of TMC 'Bahubali' in cattle smuggling case
WB cattle smuggling case: A division bench of Calcutta High Court, comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and AK Gupta rejected the bail plea, maintaining that the court is not inclined to grant the
Jan 04, 2023, 18:37 PM IST
'It's time for PM Modi's mourning, I won't say anything': Mamata Banerjee on Bengal's financial dues
PM Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died aged 99 in Ahmedabad last week.
Jan 03, 2023, 08:02 AM IST
'Now, Ram and Baam have become one': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP, Left
CM Mamata slams BJP, Left: In an apparent reference to a tacit understanding between the opposition BJP and the Left in the state, CM Mamata said, “Now, 'Ram and Bam' (BJP and Left) have become one
Jan 02, 2023, 16:42 PM IST
Arijit Singh's concert cancelled in West Bengal, BJP says it's because he sang 'rang de tu mohe gerua'
BJP alleged that singer Arijit Singh's concert was cancelled as he recently sung 'rang de tu mohe gerua', which has the word 'saffron', in the presence of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
Dec 29, 2022, 18:40 PM IST
Kolkata Christmas Festival 2022: 'We don't divide people in Bengal, but unite them' says CM Mamata Banerjee
Inaugurating the annual Kolkata Christmas Festival at Park Street, Mamata Banerjee said Bengal should be a place where people follow different religions, but come together to celebrate during various
Dec 21, 2022, 22:47 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari takes U-TURN on Dec deadlines for ending TMC's rule, says BJP to form govt in next Bengal polls
Suvendu Adhikari and several other BJP leaders repeatedly stressed that the TMC govt would cease to exist by the December. The Nandigram MLA had also listed three dates and asked people to watch out
Dec 21, 2022, 20:48 PM IST
'Cow Smuggling is ON in full swing', alleges Bengal BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul; TMC hits back
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Tuesday claimed she has foiled an attempt to smuggle cattle across the border and has rescued nine cattle heads.
Dec 21, 2022, 00:00 AM IST
