West Bengal ration scam: 30% PDS for priority households diverted says ED Mr. Mallick who was Minister in the Food and Supplies Department from 2011-21 will remain in ED custody till November 12. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
ISF leader Nawshad keen to contest from Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat ISF MLA Nawshad Siddique may contest from Diamond Harbour in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, triggering speculation. Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he will face a tough contest in the minority-dominated constituency. Suvendu Adhikari said he will field someone else to defeat Abhishek Banerjee. Kunal Ghosh of Trinamool Congress challenged… The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023
West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari writes to governor on TMC leader Akhil Giri's 'scandalous' remarks KOLKATA/KANTHI: Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday wrote to governor C V Ananda Bose, urging strong action against minister of state for correctional homes Akhil Giri for “badmouthing” persons holding high constitutional offices, including the President. The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023
The tussle between West Bengal government and Tata Motors in Singur | Explained An arbitration panel has directed the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation to compensate Tata Motors for the loss of investments in the Singur Nano manufacturing plant. We examine the background and progress of the case. The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023
Arrested by ED, TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable' West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged multicrore ration scam, was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday evening after complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, officials said on Saturday. Dynamite News · Oct 28, 2023
BJP MLA from Katulpur in West Bengal joins Trinamool Congress Protiher is the seventh BJP MLA to switch allegiance to the Trinamool Congress in the past two years The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Bengal win to keep qualification hopes alive in Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy KOLKATA: Bengal ended their group stage campaign of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet with a narrow five-run victory against Jharkhand in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023
Indian Panorama selects three Bengali films but rejects three others linked to Ray- Sen-Ghatak KOLKATA: The Information Broadcasting ministry’s list of selected films for the Indian Panorama, the flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has some interesting inclusions and exclusions from Bengal. Two tribute films to Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak and a film based on a story by Satyajit… The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023
Nadda participates in Durga Puja in Kolkata, prays for destruction of ‘demonic forces’ JP Nadda visited Kolkata to take part in Durga Puja festivities. He prayed to the Goddess to defeat the "demonic forces" in Bengal and the country. He also visited the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, modelled on the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023
Rajasthan register first win, beat Jharkhand by 18 runs in Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy After having gone down to Bengal and Vidarbha in their previous two outings, Deepak Hooda-led Rajasthan turned up with an all-round performance as they defeated Jharkhand by 18 runs in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2023-24 in Chandigarh on Saturday. It is Rajasthan’s first… The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023
TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by October 31: Abhishek Banerjee Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various Central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of this month, senior party leader Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has… The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023
Trinamool Congress, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Bengal humble Rajasthan in Mushtaq Ali T20 meet KOLKATA: Bengal bowlers made amends for a poor show against Maharashtra as they rose to the occasion to help the side record a 29-run victory against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday. The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023 Ronaldinho in Kolkata! What makes Sreebhumi pandal special? While there is no celebration like Kolkata's Durga Puja, it's just become bigger this year. Football's superhero and Bengal's favourite Ronaldinho visited the Sreebhumi Pandal yesterday as the city geared up to meet its heartthrob. If you have been wondering what makes the pandal this famous, read on.
The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023 Maharashtra thrash Bengal by eight wickets in Mushtaq Ali T20 meet KOLKATA: The Bengal bowlers were taken to the cleaners as Maharashtra thrashed them by eight wickets in their opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet at Mohali on Monday.
The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023 Trinamool calls off MGNREGS protests at Raj Bhawan after Governor’s assurance Trinamool Congress leadership met West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, submitted a memorandum on pending MGNREGS wages of 20 lakh people. Governor assured to take up the matter with Centre, and upon his assurance, the party called off protests. Abhishek Banerjee asked Governor to write to Centre in two weeks,…
The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023 Flash floods: Sikkim chief secy expresses concern over flooding of Teesta basin with ammunitions and explosives KOLKATA: The Sikkim chief secretary, while attending a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), virtually, expressed concern about how the Teesta Basin in Sikkim as well as in Bengal was filled with weapons, ammunitions and explosives washed away from an army ammunition depot in North Sikkim.
The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023 Centre never cut West Bengal’s MGNREGS share, says Union Minister Union Minister Niranjan Jyoti claims Centre never denied West Bengal of MGNREGS funds; TMC continues protest outside Raj Bhavan. TMC claims Minister forced to come to Bengal due to protests.
The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023 Mamata alleges Centre’s discrimination towards flood-hit people in north Bengal The Chief Minister said that the “recent disaster which has struck our brothers and sisters at Sikkim has struck my people at the Darjeeling hills and in Kalimpong also”.
The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023 Centre approves relief worth ₹44.8 crore for flood-hit Sikkim Amit Shah approves ₹44.8cr to Sikkim for relief measures due to flash floods. IMCT to assess damages and further Central assistance from SDRF to be approved. 98 people missing, 9,215 in relief camps in Bengal.
The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023 Sikkim flash floods death toll rises to 21, searches on for 103 missing people In Sikkim, 18 dead, 98 missing & 2,011 rescued after flash flood triggered by cloudburst. 22 Army personnel among missing. 26 injured. 3,000 tourists, incl. foreigners, stranded. Army activated telecoms to contact families. IAF & Army choppers ready to evacuate. CM visited worst-hit areas & wrote to PM for support.…
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023 Rabi sowing target set at 43,117 hectares in Yadgir district Yadgir farmers set to sow 43,117 hectares in rabi season, major crops being groundnut, jowar & Bengal gram. Minor crops include cotton, bajra, paddy, ragi, maize, wheat, horse gram, green gram, sesamum, sunflower & sugarcane. Govt. distributing seeds & fertilizer to farmers to help them overcome kharif season losses.
The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023 Black day for Indian democracy: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after release from police detention TMC's Abhishek Banerjee decries "black day for Indian democracy" as police detain him and other party leaders after sit-in at Union Rural Development Ministry. He accuses BJP of snatching rights of people of Bengal and Delhi Police of manhandling elected representatives. TMC to march to Raj Bhavan on Oct 5…
The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023 Indo-Anglian writer from Bengal who began his career in Madras Indo-Anglian writer from Bengal who began his career in Madras