West Bengal Government

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On Wednesday the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) awarded the work order to Tata Motors under the ‘Grand Challenge’ initiative of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL). (Representational image/DC)

Tata Motors to build 1180 e-buses for Bengal government

Mamata government has entrusted the automobile giant for building, operating and maintaining 1,180 electric buses in Kolkata

03 Aug 2022 8:04 PM

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen RP Kalita inspects display of weapons at East Tech 2022 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo by arrangement)

WB govt plans defence corridor with land, sops for investment

State govt is proposed to allot land with incentives to defence manufacturers to attract their investments for the project

08 Jul 2022 4:31 PM

The state government in one of the previous hearings had prayed for a similar step. — Facebook

Calcutta HC sets aside CBI probe order in SSC job scam

The HC division bench constituted a three-member inquiry panel which will be headed by a retired HC judge Ranjit Kumar Bag

07 Dec 2021 7:45 AM

Mamata takes over finance portfolio, Amit Mitra chief adviser

Bengal government portfolios reshuffled, former finance minister to continue with cabinet rank

10 Nov 2021 8:12 AM

All the district administrations were asked to ensure strict compliance of directives related to wearing of masks and social distancing. (Representational image: PTI)

Bengal extends COVID curbs till Aug 15, allows govt programmes at indoor facilities

Buses, taxis, autorickshaws have been permitted to operate with 50 per cent capacity

29 Jul 2021 1:11 PM

The 50 BJP MLAs on Monday pressed for the use of the anti-defection law on Krishnanagar North MLA Mukul Roy for his return to the TMC from their party last week and his calls to 10 others to follow him. — DC Image

West Bengal Governor in Delhi as 24 BJP MLAs skip meet

Dhankhar urged Mamata Banerjee in a letter to deliberate on the post-poll violence in her Cabinet and sought a discussion with her

16 Jun 2021 7:45 AM

File image of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI)

Mamata likely to attend all-party meeting on Ladakh standoff tomorrow

Banerjee, the TMC chief, had on Wednesday said Centre's move to call the all-party meeting to discuss the situation was right decision.

18 Jun 2020 6:03 PM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wearing a mask is seen in her car during the nationwide lockdown. (PTI)

Mamata government discloses letters proving readiness to receive Vande Bharat flights

The move came a day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reacted to Bengal education minister's tweet.

15 May 2020 5:33 PM

Complete lockdown in Bengal for 21 days as coronavirus cases rise to 9

Mamata seeks financial relief from Centre, 255 held for lockdown violation

24 Mar 2020 9:02 PM

India should finely balance the situation as it has a significant interest in the two countries. (Photo: File)

Lynching of youth an example of religious intolerance: TMC's Saugata Roy

K Muraleedharan raised the issue of surging airfares, especially during festival season and summer vacation, from Kerala to Gulf countries.

26 Jun 2019 4:23 PM

Another detailed report has been sought from the West Bengal government on the ongoing strike by the doctors which has crippled medical services in the state, the official said. (Photo: ANI)

Centre seeks separate reports from WB govt on political violence, doctors' strike

The WB govt on measures taken to contain political violence in the state and investigate such incidents so as to bring culprits to book.

15 Jun 2019 3:48 PM

According to the MHA, the latest reports indicated that five persons were killed on Saturday in post-poll clashes in North 24 Parganas district.

Centre advisory to West Bengal govt on violence

The Central government expressed “deep concern” over continuing violence in West Bengal even after the general elections, an MHA official said.

10 Jun 2019 7:03 AM

Something very serious going on in Bengal: Supreme Court

Seeks state’s reply on harassment of Custom officials.

13 Apr 2019 2:09 AM

SC imposes Rs 20 lakh fine on WB govt for 'virtual ban' on film 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot'

The film was allegedly withdrawn from single-screen theatres and multiplexes a day after its release.

11 Apr 2019 12:11 PM

The West Bengal government has given additional charge of the state directorate of economic offences and the special task force (STF) of Kolkata Police to former city police commissioner Rajeev Kumar. (Photo: File)

Ex-WB commissioner Rajeev Kumar given additional charge of economic offences, STF

The order was issued by the West Bengal home department late on Friday evening.

02 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

The bench said the affidavit has to be filed within two weeks and posted the matter for further hearing on March 26. (Photo: File)

Give details of Bengal govt and Rajeev Kumar in Saradha scam: SC to CBI

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked CBI Director to provide information on Kumar who was then heading the Bengal SIT.

27 Feb 2019 4:48 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

Banerjee called it off on Tuesday evening, after the Supreme Court forbade the CBI from taking action against Kumar. (Photo: PTI | File)

Initiate disciplinary action against cops at Mamata Banerjee's protest: MHA

The Ministry also plans to strip them of their medals in keeping with the All India Service Rules.

07 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

The next hearing is on February 20. (Photo: File)

SC directs Kolkata commissioner Rajeev Kumar to cooperate with CBI

The apex court said Kumar will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation at Shillong in Meghalaya.

05 Feb 2019 11:10 AM

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