Kolkata
Coronavirus-positive Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Admitted to Hospital
The 77-year-old politician also suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and needs to go to hospital for other clinical examinations, the health department officials said.
Bengal’s Rural Belt Sees Massive Covid-19 Surge; No Testing, Masks and Elections Blamed
Health experts have suggested the state government needs to augment testing facilities in the districts to arrest the virus spread.
West Bengal Post-Poll Violence: MHA Team Meets Governor, to Seek Report
The team visited several places in South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts on Thursday and spoke to family members of the deceased and locals.
Kolkata: Set Up Covid Safe Homes in Campus Buildings, Students' Unions Urge Presidency University
The Presidency University Students' Council have urged the vice chancellor to convert vacant buildings on the campus into safe homes for Covid-19 patients.
Four-member Team of MHA Arrives in West Bengal to Probe Post-poll Violence
The ministry had on Wednesday sent a terse reminder to the West Bengal government to submit a detailed report on the post-poll violence and to take necessary measures to stop such incidents "without any loss of time".
Bengal Polls: How BJP's Hindutva and CAA Push Provoked Muslim Vote Consolidation for TMC
The BJP's attempt at polarisation was so prominent that, despite the anti-incumbency factor, Muslims voted for Trinamool in large numbers.
Bengal Govt Shuts Down Malls, Restaurants, Gyms; Bazaars to Remain Open for Limited Hours
Shopping complexes, gyms, swimming pools, beauty parlours, bars, cinema halls, sports facilities and spas will remain closed.
BJP Candidate Parno Mittra Tests Positive for Covid-19
BJP's Tollygunge candidate Babul Supriyo, CPI(M)'s Jadavpur nominee Sujan Chakraborty and TMC's Kamarhati candidate Madan Mitra are among the several leaders who were diagnosed with Covid-19.
Searching For The Right Move: Why Left's Show Matters In Bengal's BJP-TMC Poll Battle
If Left manages to bring back supporters who went to BJP in 2019, it will hurt the saffron camp. If its alliance causes a split in Muslim votes, TMC could be hit.
Summer Vacation in Bengal Schools to Start from April 20 in View of Rising Covid-19 Cases
The summer break usually starts from the first week of May. The decision comes amid reports of many teachers in schools testing positive in the past two months.
'Open Threat to Bengal': EC Notice to BJP Leader Over 'Inflammatory Remarks' on Sitalkuchi Violence
ECI has asked him to explain his stand within 24 hours.
Congress Candidate in Bengal Elections Dies of Covid-19 at Kolkata Hospital
Rezaul Haque was initially admitted to a private hospital in Jangipur on Wednesday, but later referred to a medial facility in Kolkata after his condition deteriorated at night.
TMC, BJP Tussle to Woo Dalits as Bengal Politics Sees Class-To-Caste Shift
The state has 68 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and 16 for Scheduled Tribes. TMC has nominated 79 Dalit candidates in the polls.
'Have Not Violated Model Code, IPC': Mamata Banerjee Tells EC Over Remarks on Central Forces
Banerjee also urged the poll watchdog to rescind its notice, contending she has not violated the model code or the various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Trapped in Anxiety But Searching For a Way Out : How Covid-19 Has Changed Social Life
Experts say the crisis has deeply impacted many people’s cognitive, emotional and social thinking, prompting a host of emotional imbalances.
People of Nandigram are Waiting to Teach Mamata a Lesson, Says Kailash Vijayvargiya
In an exclusive interview with News18, Vijayvargiya said TMC turncoat Suvendhu Adhikari would defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram.