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On October 2, 2014, a blast had occurred in a house at Khagragarh in Burdwan district, killing two persons. (Representational Image)

2 JMB operatives held in Bengal, explosive materials seized

The duo happens to be associates of Kauser and Sajjad, who were nabbed earlier for their involvement in 2014 Burdwan blast case.

27 Feb 2019 11:52 AM

The number of passengers on board the turbulence-hit aircraft was not immediately known. (File Photo)

Kolkata-bound GoAir flight hit by turbulence, 2 crew members injured

However, none of the passengers was hurt and the aircraft made a safe landing at Kolkata airport, it added.

27 Feb 2019 9:10 AM

TMC president alleged that BJP wants to create a 'war hysteria' ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.' (Photo: Twitter)

Govt keen on playing politics over Pulwama in LS polls: Mamata

Banerjee vowed to oust the 'dictatorial Narendra Modi government' from power in the upcoming general election.

25 Feb 2019 2:53 PM

According to reports, on February 19, Dutt before slitting off his wrist wrote in the letter that Mamata Banerjee had kept him on "compulsory waiting" and withheld his dues after he retired on December 31, 2018, which provoked him to commit suicide. (Photo: File)

Former IPS officer commits suicide, blames Mamata Banerjee; TMC terms charge baseless

Oppn lashes out at Mamata Banerjee after the retired IPS officer held West Bengal CM responsible in his suicide note.

25 Feb 2019 2:08 PM

Managing Director of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd, has been elected as Chairman of CII West Bengal State Council for 2019-20.. (Photo: File)

Park Hotels MD Nijay Dewan new CII Bengal chairman

Mehul Mohanka, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer of Tega Industries Ltd was elected as deputy chairman for the next fiscal.

23 Feb 2019 7:17 PM

On February 13, Banerjee was present in the meeting of opposition parties at NCP leader Sharad Pawar's residence. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata Banerjee to attend next opposition meet at Mohali on Feb 26

A common minimum programme will be drafted soon by opposition, sources said. Pulwama attack, its political significance will be discussed.

22 Feb 2019 12:19 PM

'We have seen growth in the past. Now, we are developing products to address the segments where we are not present,' Srivastava. (Photo: File)

Tata Motors bets big on e-buses, to supply 80 units to WB govt

The commercial vehicles business of the company is seeing considerable growth and is enjoying a market share of 45 per cent in the segment.

20 Feb 2019 5:08 PM

Rajeev Kumar came under CBI's scanner for his suspected role in tampering evidence in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam. (Photo: PTI)

IPS officer Rajeev Kumar appointed as ADG of criminal investigation department

Anuj Sharma, an IPS officer of 1991 batch, who was the ADG (Law & Order), has replaced Kumar as the new Kolkata Police Commissioner.

19 Feb 2019 2:44 PM

A bilateral meeting with the IJMA will be held on February 21, and another tripartite meeting on either February 22 or February 25, officials said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Tripartite meeting fails to end Bengal's jute sector impasse

The meeting was presided over by the state's Labour Minister Moloy Ghatak, officials of IJMA and trade union representatives.

19 Feb 2019 10:06 AM

in the last one year, cumulative produce worth Rs 1.2 crore was transacted on the eNAM system in the 17 connected markets: Sinha. (Photo: ANI)

West Bengal planning to expand eNAM network

"So far, we have eNAMs in 17 regulated markets of the state, and we are planning to expand it to another 13 markets,":Rajesh Sinha.

19 Feb 2019 9:36 AM

The CBI claimed that the Rs 1.3 crore paid to Nalini Chidambaram, a senior lawyer, was from the money collected by Saradha chit fund illegally from investors.

Saradha Chit Fund Scam: HC grants interim protection to Nalini Chidambaram

The court directed the CBI and Chidambaram to file affidavits in support of their respective stands in the case in the meantime.

18 Feb 2019 4:35 PM

The RFI will send proforma invoice to the interested police forces for their requirements.

RFI offers to supply rifles to police, paramilitary

According to sources, the launch for the offer is expected to be held around September-October.

18 Feb 2019 7:53 AM

On February 13 evening when Prothoma was alone at home, a gang of miscreants came on three motorcycles. (Representational image)

BJP leader arrested with two for staging his daughter's abduction with TMC MLA

The abduction was alllegedly staged with a political agenda against opponent party.

17 Feb 2019 10:45 PM

The official said that Rs 500 crore has already been allocated for the scheme. (Photo: Twitter/ representational image)

1 year on, no takers for 'Operation Greens' in West Bengal

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) had announced the scheme in 2018-19 Budget.

17 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday led a candlelight march to protest the Pulwama attack. (Photo:PTI)

Country stands by its Jawans: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said terrorists 'have no religion or caste'.

17 Feb 2019 12:25 PM

Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane (centre) and all other ranks attends the investiture ceremony on Saturday wearing black armbands in memory of the CRPF jawans martyred in the Pulwama terror attack at Awantipura in Pulwama Fort William, Kolkata, on Saturday. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Armymen receive gallantry awards with black armbands

According to sources, an order for ‘no fanfare’ was issued for the event to make it a low-key affair.

17 Feb 2019 8:19 AM

CRPF personnel along with Union minister Babul Supriyo carry the remains of the martyred CRPF jawans Bablu Santra and Sudip Biswas at NSCBI Airport. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Pulwama terror attack: Floral, sombre tribute to slain jawans

Like Rajnath, Union minister Babul Supriyo lends shoulder to one of coffins.

17 Feb 2019 8:12 AM

The Metro store is the first thematic store keeping alive the nostalgia of cinema associated with the theatre that was opened by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in 1935. (Photo: twitter)

Central to cross Rs 3000cr topline in FY'19

Central, possibly the only fashion retail chain yet to log on to the e-commerce bandwagon, said it will remain offline.

16 Feb 2019 5:17 PM

One suspect has been detained for questioning in connection with the incident. (Photo: Representational)

BJP leader's daughter kidnapped at gunpoint in West Bengal

Suprabhat Batyabyal, who switched to the BJP from the TMC five months ago, was not home when the unidentified people broke into his house.

16 Feb 2019 12:54 PM

Banerjee said, ' it is an intelligence failure. Why were so many vans going together when there is a security threat?' (Photo: File)

Pulwama attack: 'What was NSA, intelligence doing', asks Mamta Banerjee

Banerjee condemned the attack and asserted that if Pakistan is involved in it then strong action should be taken against it.

16 Feb 2019 11:36 AM

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