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West Bengal maintains vigilance amid national uptick in COVID-19 cases

West Bengal Health Department remains vigilant amid the nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases. Affirming their commitment, officials will continue surveillance for influenza-like illness and respiratory infections.

Mamata Banerjee seeks resolution on pending dues in meeting with PM Modi | WATCH

Mamata Banerjee highlighted the cessation of funds for the rural roads program, a joint venture between the state and the Centre. Banerjee pointed out that the Centre collects money through GST, and the state has a rightful share in the funds.

TMC pitches Mamata Banerjee's name for I.N.D.I.A bloc's face on Opposition meet's eve

Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A. will hold a crucial meeting on Tuesday (December 19) in the national capital to deliberate on seat sharing, a joint campaign blueprint and redrawing the joint strategy to take on the BJP after the setback in the recent assembly polls.

Mumbai ATS arrests Bengal man for leaking sensitive info to Pakistan, other foreign agencies

A man from West Bengal was arrested by Mumbai ATS for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan and other foreign agencies and indulging in "anti-national activities".

West Bengal: Brick kiln chimney collapses in North 24 Parganas district, three die

The tragic event unfolded on Wednesday evening at Dhaltitah village in Basirhat while the brick kiln was operational.

Income Tax raids target businessmen, former TMC MLA in Bengal over alleged tax evasion

West Bengal: Raids occurred in Asansol, Durgapur, and Raniganj. Officials sought documents related to finances and property, emphasizing tax compliance assessments.

BJP will forget free ration promise if it wins 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claims Mamata

Mamata said that she will visit New Delhi next week and seek the release of funds for government schemes in West Bengal. She hit out at the BJP and claimed that the party will forget its free ration promise if it wins next year's general elections.

Mamata Banerjee asks BJP govt to release funds due to West Bengal or 'leave the chair'

Mamata claimed that West Bengal’s dues are pending on various accounts, including 100 days of work under MGNREGA, housing, and the state's share of GST collection. She claimed that a total of Rs 1,15 lakh crore is due to be cleared by the Centre to the state.

Mamata Banerjee criticises BJP, labels Mahua Moitra's Lok Sabha expulsion as 'disgrace'

Just a day earlier, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Mahua Moitra has been expelled from Lok Sabha in the cash-for-query case after the ethics panel submitted its report recommending her expulsion.

West Bengal Assembly passes bill to impose 28% GST on online gaming, horse racing, casinos

Minister of State for Finance Chandrima Bhattacharya said that West Bengal is one of the states which has advocated taxation of such online gaming and similar activities at the highest rate.

'Don't have any information': Mamata Banerjee to skip December 6 I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting

Soon after facing defeat in the assembly elections, Congress called for the next meeting of the I.N.D.I.A. alliance on December 6.

TMC urges Bengal governor to meet CM for resolving impasse over pending bills

Veteran TMC leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobvandeb Chattopadhyay said Bose has been withholding several bills passed by the assembly including one seeking to make the chief minister the chancellor of state universities instead of the governor.

West Bengal commercial taxes directorate busts Rs 4,716 crore fake GST invoice rackets, four held

The operators used to lure unsuspecting individuals with petty cash or promises of employment and fraudulently obtained their PAN, Aadhaar, and other identification documents. Using them, they incorporated several fake firms and obtained GST registrations.

SSC teachers recruitment case: CBI raids 7 locations in West Bengal, including residence of TMC MLA

'No one can stop CAA implementation': Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata rally

Amit Shah criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of destroying West Bengal. He cited instances of political violence, corruption, and appeasement, framing the BJP as the force that could bring about positive change in the state's governance.

High Court asserts 'Right to Assembly': Orders police to permit Amit Shah's Kolkata meeting

Kolkata: Ruling in favor of the party's right to hold a public meeting featuring Amit Shah, the court emphasizes the principles of a free country but recognises the police's authority to impose reasonable restrictions.

West Bengal: Decomposed bodies of four of family found in North 24 Parganas

Brindaban Karmakar, a cloth merchant, allegedly murdered his wife, Debasree, and their two children, Debaleena and Utsaha, before taking his own life. A suicide note pointed to marital issues as the motive, citing an alleged extramarital affair.

Bengal: Mamata demands railways roll back dynamic pricing, give priority to safety of passengers

Earlier this week, dismissing reports of a shortage of berths for passengers opting for non-AC coaches, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said there was nearly a three-fold increase in the number of special train trips this festive season as compared to last year.

St Xavier's University pursues Bengal govt for more land for second campus

Raj said to a question that though no time frame has been given, he is keen to get the land by 2025 and begin the process of building the second campus.

TMC panchayat pradhan killed in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district

Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh visited the area and demanded the arrest of those responsible for fomenting disturbances in the area.

West Bengal Governor vows strong action against rising violence after TMC leader's killing

Governor Dr Bose's remarks underscore the need for a comprehensive approach to address and curb the rising violence in the state, combining legal actions with social measures to ensure a safer political environment.

CPI(M) leaders clash with police amid tensions in Joynagar following TMC leader's murder

CPI(M) leaders, including former MPs Sujan Chakraborty and Samik Lahiri, clashed with police as they were prevented from reaching Dogachia village, where houses were ransacked after Laskar's death.

TMC appoints Mahua Moitra as district president of Krishnanagar amid Ethics panel probe

Earlier, the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee recommended TMC MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha in connection with the 'cash for query' case.

West Bengal: Local TMC leader shot dead, assailant lynched in South 24 Parganas

The deceased TMC leader was identified as Saifuddin Laskar -- the party's president of Bamungachi in Joynagar. Local TMC leaders alleged that CPI(M) supporters were behind the killing of Laskar.

Security beefed up across West Bengal in view of Kali Puja, Diwali

Fire and emergency services were kept on standby, while hospitals have also been asked to remain prepared to deal with emergencies, officials said.

West Bengal: 12 people arrested for gambling in Malda

A total of Rs 2.23 lakh in cash was seized from the accused, police said.

West Bengal: Fire breaks out in warehouse next to petrol pump in Howrah

Fire breaks out in a warehouse next to a petrol pump in Howrah, West Bengal. 10 fire tenders are at the spot.

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on Mahua Moitra: 'She is competent enough to fight her own battle'

The 15-member committee has seven members from the BJP, three from the Congress, and one each from BSP, Shiv Sena, YSRCP, CPI(M) and JDU have recommended suspension of Mahua Moitra as MP.