Kolkata
Dakshineswar Temple, Belur Math to Be Closed to Devotees on New Year's Day
The trustee of Dakshineswar temple said they are forced to take the decision as lakhs of devotees gather at the shrine on January 1.
West Bengal Suspends Direct Flights from UK, At-risk Countries from January 3
State's Home Secretary B P Gopalika wrote to the Union civil aviation ministry informing it about the state's decision due to the rising number of patients detected with the omicron strain.
Bengal CM Asks Officials to Review Covid Situation, Says Schools and Colleges Will Be Shut if Needed
Offices could be asked to function with just 50 per cent employee attendance, if necessary, she said.
After Back-to-back Losses, New Faces Tasked with Strengthening Bengal BJP Amid Mamata's Rising Popularity
In a fresh list of 72 state committee members, BJP national president JP Nadda has appointed six MPs and 10 MLAs to hold the fort in West Bengal.
Congress Candidate for KMC Polls Moves Calcutta HC Over Assault
The Congress candidate said that supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress roughed him up and made a video of the incident, which went viral on social media.
Is The Jolt to BJP in Kolkata Civic Poll Results from Its Own Making?
The TMC drubbed the Opposition by bagging 134 out of the 144 wards in Kolkata amassing 72.16 per cent of votes polled, leaving the BJP with just three and the Left and Congress with two seats each.
KMC Poll : TMC Faces Challenge to Retain Ground, BJP the Test to Snatch Second Position from Left
The election in all the 144 wards of KMC will be held on December 19 and the counting of votes will take place on December 21.
KMC Polls: Cal HC Directs Bengal SEC to Install CCTV Cameras in Polling Booths, Strong Room
The West Bengal government submitted that it has no role in this issue.
Ensure CCTV Surveillance in Every Booth for KMC Elections: Calcutta HC Tells Poll Panel
The court also said electronic surveillance should be ensured in strong rooms where EVMs will be stored following the elections.
Year Ender 2021 - Indian Men’s Football Team Win 8th SAFF Title, as FC Goa Make History in AFC Champions League
The Indian senior men’s team clinched their record-extending 8th SAFF Championship as FC Goa became the first Indian team to play in the AFC Champions League group stage.
We Spoke That Morning, How Is This Possible: Family of Bipin Rawat's PSO Recalls Last Call Hrs Before Crash
The family of Havildar Satpal Rai, PSO to General Bipin Rawat, has demanded “proper investigation” into the helicopter crash that claimed 13 lives.
Kolkata Corporation Polls Likely on Dec 19, All Eyes on TMC’s Mayoral Pick After ‘One Man, One Post’ Rule
Political circles are abuzz with rumours that the TMC may opt for a woman candidate this time, with Chandrima Bhattacharjya a frontrunner.
Civic Volunteer Brutally Thrashes Man in Kolkata Over Suspicion of Snatching Bag; Police Apologise
Kolkata Police Commissioner Soumen Mitra has tendered an apology and suspended the civic volunteer named Tanmoy Biswas.
'Make List of TMC 'Goons' And Submit It in BSF Office': Bengal BJP Leader to Party Workers
The new circular empowered the BSF to conduct raids to check border-related crimes in coordination with the local administration.
Bengal Allows Only Green Crackers for 2 Hours on Diwali, Kali Puja
In a notification, West Bengal Pollution Control Board said green crackers will be allowed on the evening of Diwali-Kali Puja for two hours from 8 pm to 10 pm.
West Bengal Govt Adopted 3-tier Model to Strengthen Technical Education: Minister
Technical Education and Skill Development Minister Humayun Kabir said his department is in the process of setting up at least one polytechnic institute in every subdivision of the state.
