Kolkata
Bengal Train Accident: Initial Probe Indicates Engine Fault, Use of Outdated Rakes Also under Scanner
Although production of ICF coaches has stopped since 2018, these rakes are still in use in a majority of trains, like in the Bikaner-Guwahati Express, and are believed to be a compromise on passenger safety.
Over 3 Lakh Pilgrims Reach Gangasagar Mela on Makar Sakranti, Covid Tests Conducted
An official said 0.63 per cent of them tested positive for Covid-19.
Kolkata Records 60.29% Weekly Covid Positivity Rate, Second-highest in Country
Kolkata on Wednesday accounted for 7,060 cases, 495 more than what was reported on the previous day, the state health department said in a bulletin.
Gangasagar Mela: Pilgrims Undergo RT-PCR Tests, Many Seen Without Masks, Flouting Covid Norms
The members of the new committee have already left for Ganga Sagar and will report to the HC. The court also asked the West Bengal government to declare Sagar Island, where the fair is held, as notified area as Covid cases are rising rapidly.
27th Kolkata International Film Festival Cancelled Amid Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Total 161 films, including 46 from 41 foreign countries, were scheduled to screen in 200 shows on the eight days of the film festival.
People Throng Popular Tourist Places to Celebrate New Year as West Bengal Reports 2 Fresh Omicron Cases
Bengal on Saturday recorded two more cases of Omicron variant, taking the total number of cases in the state to 16.
Bengal: 5 BJP MLAs Quit Official WhatsApp Group After Failing to Feature in Party's Newly Formed Committee
It was found out that most of the MLAs who quit the group belonged to the Matua community
TMC Appoints Ex-JD(U) MP Pawan Varma as National Vice-president
Pawan Varma was an adviser to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, but parted ways with the JD(U) in 2020 and later joined the TMC.
Governor Alleges Human Rights Violations in Bengal, TMC Says He Is Following 'High Command from Delhi'
The BJP said that TMC rejecting governor Jagdeep Dhankhar’s statement will not change the truth.
Cyclone Threat: Bengal Govt Evacuates Thousands in Coastal Areas; Heavy Rain Likely for 2 Days
The administration in South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur districts evacuated around 11,000 people from the coastal areas to safer locations.
WBBSE 12th Board Exams in Offline Mode, 50 Mark Exams Likely by Dec 31
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has instructed all schools to conduct an offline test of 50 marks for every Class 12 theory paper by December 31.
Union Home Secretary Arrives in Kolkata to Meet Bengal Officials And Discuss BSF Border Issues
The visit is on pending land acquisition cases for construction of border fence and road projects, border out posts and Integrated check posts
Calcutta HC Quashes PIL Challenging West Bengal Govt's Decision to Reopen Physical Schools
The division bench said that parents or students may approach authorities if they have any issue over recommencement of on-campus classes.
Abhishek Banerjee to Visit Agartala Before Civic Polls as TMC Preps Hard for Its '1st Exam Outside Bengal'
Tripura: Abhishek Banerjee is expected to conduct meetings and give his final touches to the TMC campaign in Agartala during the visit.
Mamata Likely to Expand Cabinet Today; Udayan Guha's Record Bypoll Win May Get Him a Spot
Banerjee is likely to keep the finance portfolio for herself and make Chandrima Bhattacharya the minister of state in that department.
After Attack on Elderly Lady, Kolkata Cops to Keep an Eye on Senior Citizens Living Alone
73-year-old Padma Mandal living in Khelat Babu Lane was alone at home on the night of November 4, when she was attacked by an unidentified youth.
