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West Bengal's Covid-19 tally mounts to 5,73,762, death toll at 10,249

Three more COVID-19 fatalities in West Bengal pushed the toll to 10,249 on Sunday, the health department said in a bulletin.

Kolkata Port sails on asset monetisation, intends to expand portfolio

India's oldest port has been leasing its vast land bank for decades. With the Budget announcing plans to monetise public assets, it intends to expand its portfolio and extend to non-land assets, too

West Bengal to cut taxes on petrol, diesel price by Re 1 per litre

State finance minister says decision taken despite Amphan, Covid stress and dues from Centre running into Rs 77,000 cr, will bring marginal relief especially to farmers who use diesel

Bengal FM accuses Shah of spreading misinformation on fund disbursement

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Sunday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of providing misinformation about disbursement of funds by the Centre

Piyush Goyal dedicates series of projects for rail infrastructure in WB

The Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on Sunday has dedicated series of projects for the development of rail infrastructure in poll-bound West Bengal.He said that the Ministry has taken up on itself to contribute big time to the mission of "Sonar Bangla".Goyal has inaugurated various infrastructure development and passenger amenity-related works in the North Bengal area through video conferencing in presence of other dignitaries at different locations.Speaking on the occasion, Goyal said, "Railways is serving the nation in an extraordinary way. Railways has taken up on itself to contribute big time to the mission of Sonar Bangla. Railways would be fully electrified in 3 years in West Bengal and all ongoing projects will be completed at the earliest."He also added that North Bengal is beautiful naturally; the development of this region would attract more tourists. Indian Railways is committed to the holistic development of the region.The 126 route kilometer newly electrified ...

BJP seeks EC's intervention to stop use of contractual staff in poll duty

The BJP's West Bengal unit on Saturday sought the intervention of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in the matter

PM Modi to visit poll-bound states Assam, West Bengal on Feb 22

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) made the announcement on Saturday

PM Narendra Modi asks Visva Bharati to help farmers access global market

Modi on Friday praised the world view of poet-philosopher Rabindranath Tagore

Goyal dedicates series of projects for rail infra in poll-bound West Bengal

Goyal also expressed his condolences on the tragic incident that took place at Nimtita railway station

Dhunseri, Berger may invest Rs 500 cr in Bengal's Panagarh industrial park

The paints major is contemplating to invest around Rs 100 crore to manufacture construction chemicals and putty, sources said

Efforts should be made to end atmosphere of violence in Bengal: Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called for an end to the "atmosphere of violence" in the state

Bengal CM Mamata likely to skip Niti Aayog meeting on February 20

Mamata is likely to skip the Niti Aayog's governing council meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20

Bengal polls LIVE: Amit Shah promises 33% reservation for women if BJP wins

It is for the first time in the run up to the elections that Mamata Banerjee and Shah are holding rallies in the same district. Stay tuned for West Bengal election 2021 campaigns LIVE updates

Goyal blames WB govt for delays in completion of some Railway projects

Railway minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that some projects in West Bengal are suffering delays in completion owing to land acquisition and approval issues

IndiGo to start flights connecting Durgapur with three cities from April 22

The airline said it will start flights connecting Durgapur in Bengal with three cities across the country

Hiranandani group to develop industrial-data centre park in Bengal

The firm said it will invest around Rs 8,500 crore in the project

Party was unaware if Trivedi had issues, his resignation not a setback: TMC

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP said he is unable to bear various incidents that are happening in West Bengal

West Bengal schools reopen after 11 months for classes 9-12

Schools in West Bengal reopened on Friday after a gap of 11 months for classes 9-12, with strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocol

BJP won't rest before forming govt in Bengal with two-thirds majority: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the BJP will not rest before forming the government in West Bengal with a two-thirds majority.

Left-Cong activists clash with police; 12-hr Bengal bandh called tomorrow

Left and Congress activists demanding jobs clashed with the police in central Kolkata's Esplanade area Thursday as they tried to break barricades on their way to state secretariat Nabanna