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The zero-emission full electric ferry, which is 24-meter-long, is powered by 210 kilowatt per hour liquid cooled energy storage solution and ergonomically designed to carry 150 passengers with provision of air conditioning sitting arrangements. (Photo by arrangement)

GRSE to build electric ferry for Bengal government

The ‘Green’ vessel has the potential to replace the conventional diesel engine driven ferries operated in Hooghly river

05 Jul 2022 7:56 PM

The business-to-business meetings will enable participants to identify opportunities for future collaboration, research and innovation, and facilitate the expansion of trade and investment. (Image credit: Facebook)

Largest UK delegation expected at Bengal Global Business Summit

The UK, in collaboration with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will facilitate business-to-business meetings during the summit

17 Apr 2022 2:25 PM

Forensic experts collect samples from the house of Sona Sheikh where seven people were burnt to death keeping captive in their room, allegedly for avenging the killing of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh, at Rampurhat in Birbhum district, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (PTI)

HC asks Bengal for report today about Birbhum massacre

I expect the state government will definitely punish those who committed such a heinous sin on the great land of Bengal. PM Modi said

24 Mar 2022 8:38 AM

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar (right) and chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Mamata crying 'crocodile tears' over farmer issues, alleges West Bengal governor

Dhankhar said had West Bengal government taken timely and due steps, over 70 lakh farmers would have been benefited from PM-Kisan Yojana

22 Sep 2020 7:11 PM

'Gunda raj under Mamata govt': Nadda slams TMC over BJP MLA Debendra Nath's death

Ray was found hanging near his home in Hemtabad area of North Dinajpur district on Monday morning

13 Jul 2020 1:36 PM

Police jawans try to protect themselves as protesters throw stones on them during an agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) at Santragachi in Howrah district of West Bengal on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal: Trains, rail stations vandalised by mobs

Internet curbs in 4 districts , Army may be called if crisis worsens.

16 Dec 2019 6:14 AM

The BJP has called a 12-hour bandh at Basirhat and will also observe a ‘black day’ across the state on Monday to protest the slaughter of five of its workers, allegedly by the ruling party. Photo: AP)

MHA calls for report on murder of 5 BJP workers

The saffron party will also take out a protest rally on June 12 from Wellington Square to Lal Bazar, the Kolkata police headquarters.

10 Jun 2019 6:59 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI/File)

Supreme Court refuses nod to use mikes in Bengal rallies

The BJP contended that this order would affect free canvassing during the ensuing general elections in April/ May.

12 Feb 2019 5:25 AM

Kolkata Police-CBI face-off: CBI to move SC on Monday, say sources

Mamata alleged they want to impose President's rule in whatever states the opposition is in power.

04 Feb 2019 6:44 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses the media in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

CBI vs Kolkata police pits Mamata against PM Modi

CBI bid to question city police chief foiled; CM launches sit-in on road.

04 Feb 2019 4:55 AM

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee and DGP Birendra outside Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar’s residence. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Modi-Shah trying to organise coup in West Bengal, says Mamata

Some CBI officers were then forcibly bundled into police jeeps, taken to a police station.

03 Feb 2019 10:45 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Law and order in Bengal miserable, says Rajnath Singh

Singh cautioned the Trinamul chief that no industry would be set up unless the law and order situation would improve.

03 Feb 2019 6:05 AM

An official of the apex court registry said it has received an appeal from the BJP against the high court division bench's order. (Photo: File)

BJP moves SC against Calcutta HC order not allowing rath yatra in WB

The rallies were supposed to be launched from three different locations in the state, crisscrossing it before converging in Kolkata.

24 Dec 2018 12:24 PM

BJP warns TMC: Don’t make police ‘attack’ partymen

Dilip Ghosh said that the police has been using its all strength to stop the BJP.

24 Dec 2018 6:41 AM

The rallies were supposed to be launched from three different locations in the state, crisscrossing it before converging in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

BJP to move SC for permission to hold rath yatra in West Bengal

Singhvi argued that Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty did not study reports submitted in sealed envelope before passing its order.

22 Dec 2018 8:04 PM

BJP may move Calcutta HC against state’s rathyatra decision

On Saturday, the state government informed the state BJP that it would not allow Rath Yatra in the state.

17 Dec 2018 6:04 AM

DA is legal right of Bengal govt employees, says Calcutta HC

In 2016 the SAT had ordered that the state government employees could not claim it as their right as it was a ‘kind donation’ by the state government.

01 Sep 2018 2:26 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Supreme Court refuses to order re-poll in West Bengal

The bench set aside the Calcutta High Court order directing the Election Commission to accept nominations through WhatsApp and emails.

25 Aug 2018 6:35 AM

Supreme Court refuses to order re-poll of 20,159 seats

Top court allows aggrieved individuals to file election petitions before appropriate court.

25 Aug 2018 12:19 AM

Amit Shah slams Mamata after another BJP man ‘killed’

The deceased, Dulal Kumar (32), was a leader of the BJP’s OBC cell in Purulia district which has a large tribal population.

03 Jun 2018 4:47 AM

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