Kolkata
Mamata's Bhabanipur By-election Spurs TMC-BJP Puja Poll Politics
While BJP says the West Bengal government's announcement of grants for Durga Puja clubs is a violation of poll code, TMC has accused its rival of insulting the goddess.
Visva-Bharati Students Stop Vice Chancellor's Car, Deny Searching it
Maintaining that the students of Visva Bharati University had exchanged few words with the driver of the VC’s car, the statement said a section of the media had wrongly reported the incident.
No One Involved in Looting Public Money Will Be Spared, Says Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh
Dilip Ghosh said several allegations of misbehaviour and embezzlement of public money have been raised against a block development officer, who apparently works in collusion with a panchayat member.
Watch What You Wear: Bengal Youth Was Denied Covaxin Shot for Wearing Shorts
Muncipal staff at Boral in West Bengal barred a youngster from entering a vaccination centre because of his attire.
Chandan Mitra, The Pioneer Man, Who Covered Politics With Vigour and Then Became Part of It
His colleagues and juniors all have pointed that he was out and out a political journalist who used to lead and support his team in every way during elections.
Jadavpur University to Reopen Soon, Panel Formed to Decide on COVID Protocol
A panel comprising representatives of faculties, non-teaching staff and students is being set up to recommend possible steps so that physical classes can be held at Jadavpur University.
Jadavpur University Professor Accused of Raping Researcher, FIR Filed
However, on being asked about the matter, the accused professor told News18 that he is not aware of any complain registered against him.
Visva-Bharati Faculty Association Demands Probe Against Vice-Chancellor
The University has incurred huge financial losses in Court cases due to their illegal actions. The expenses have to be recovered from the EC members and the concerned officers., alleged members of VBFA
Viswa Bharathi VC Gheraoed by Students
The administration alleged that three students have broken the lock of the Economic professor room in the University. Three students were identified and their studentship was cancelled for three years.
Bengal BJP Oppose By-polls Citing Covid as Mamata Awaits Retaining CM Post
A team of delegates from Trinamool Congress had met officials of the Election Commission (EC) in Delhi with a plea to hold the by-polls at the earliest for six vacant assembly seats in West Bengal.
NIA Submits Charge Sheet in Nimtitata Railway Station Blast Case
NIA court judge Jiban Kumar Sadhu allowed a prayer of the investigating agency for carrying out further probe into the explosion that occurred at Nimtita railway station in Murshidabad district on February 17.
TMC Leader Mukul Roy Skips Anti-Defection Hearing Citing Health Reasons
Opposition Leader and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari set to approach Calcutta High Court for quick actions.
Kabuliwalas of Kolkata Worry About Kin Back Home as Taliban Seize Power in Afghanistan
Afghans in Kolkata — commonly known as Kabuliwalas — usually visit from one door to the other selling wares from their country, mostly dry fruits, rugs and perfume, or deal in the business of lending money.
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Chief Removed
The West Bengal government Friday removed Mahua Das from the post of president of state higher secondary council.
Bengal Allows Business Establishments to Remain Open Till Maximum 10.30 PM
The state administration had on Thursday extended the existing COVID restrictions till August 30 but reduced night curfew timings by two hours, imposing it from 11 PM to 5 AM.
How Suvendu Adhikari’s Plea to Transfer Nandigram Case Out of Bengal Could Cost Mamata Banerjee Dearly
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has moved Supreme Court to transfer West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Nandigram election result case, which she has filed before Calcutta High Court, out of the state.