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Governor Dhankhar steps in, seeks probe into IFB Agro standoff in W Bengal

Says blatant misuse of power sends wrong signal to existing industrial units and discourages investment, leading to loss of opportunities for state's youth

Coronavirus daily update: With 13 more deaths, Bengal toll reaches 629

The state added 521 new cases on Saturday, taking its total tally to 16,711

Kharif sowing: Labour shortage in Punjab, abundance in UP amid Covid-19

The first of a two-part series looks at the problems cultivators are facing during the pandemic

Covid-19: Lockdown extended in West Bengal till July 31 amid rising cases

There will be complete lockdown in only the containment zones, while elsewhere the relaxations allowed earlier will continue

Amazon, BigBasket get approval for liquor delivery in West Bengal: Report

BevCo, the sole wholesaler of liquor in West Bengal, also invited two Kolkata-based companies -- Senrysa Technologies Pvt Ltd and Golden Goenka Commerce Pvt Ltd for the signing of agreements

Amazon signals entry into alcohol delivery in India with nod in WB: Report

Alibaba-backed Indian grocery venture BigBasket has also won approval to deliver alcohol in the state, the notice said

Instilling hope: How young professionals are spearheading Amphan relief

From rebuilding homes to distributing meals or toiletries - by rushing "need-specific" help, a Kolkata-based NGO is helping residents of the cyclone-hit Sunderbans

WB sees new single-day high of 476 Covid-19 cases; tally over 10,000

The death toll due to Covid-19 in the state rose to 451, with nine more people succumbing to the disease since Thursday evening, it said

Medica Group of Hospitals lays the foundation for a healthy future during COVID-19

Medica Group of Hospitals lays the foundation for a healthy future during COVID-19

BJP claims 20 mn people watched Shah's virtual rally, TMC says it's a lie

Shah addressed the rally from New Delhi as part of the BJP's nationwide 'Jan Samvad' campaign

BJP quarantined democracy, Mamata sent it to ICU: CPI(M) on Amit Shah rally

CPI(M) leader Mohammad Salim said, "while the people of Bengal are distressed by Covid-19 outbreak, economic crisis and impact of Cyclone Amphan, Shah is asking for their votes"

Will be reduced to a 'political refugee': Amit Shah attacks Mamata in rally

Castigating Banerjee over her stand on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Shah said the people of Bengal will reduce her to a "political refugee" because of it

Amit Shah to hold BJP's third virtual rally, speak about West Bengal

"Shri @AmitShah will address 'West Bengal Jan Samvad Rally' via video conferencing at 11 am on 9 June 2020," BJP tweeted

Punjab, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram extend Covid-19 lockdown

West Bengal said its extension would come with some relaxations and conditions

Why should state and Centre fight: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar says the frightening scenario in the Amphan aftermath could have been avoided

BS READS: Are corporate-run prisons an answer to India's rotting jails?

By allowing corporate entities to manage separate jails for undertrials, state governments could free up to 70 per cent capacity in India's notoriously overcrowded prisons

Lockdown 5.0? All eyes on states as Phase-IV of curbs draws to a close

Sources indicated that the focus this time would be on further easing the curbs on economic activities, including opening shops in malls, while maintaining stringent norms in the containment zones

Railways running 'Corona Express' in name of Shramik trains, says Mamata

The Chief Minister said that a decision has been taken to increase the state government's workforce capacity

Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown

She also announced restarting of private and public sector offices with full attendance from June 8

Drinking water, electricity restored in most parts of Amphan-hit Kolkata

KMC personnel assisted by other agencies and a team from Odisha were busy clearing the roads even as vehicular movement resumed in most areas.