Senior Hockey Nationals: Delhi, Jharkhand, Bengal register wins BHOPAL: Delhi, Jharkhand and Bengal emerged victorious on the third day of the senior men's national championship here on Friday. The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022
In 2021-22, Bengal tops in NREGA jobs for unskilled workers KOLKATA: Bengal ranked top among states by employing the highest number of unskilled workers and creating the second highest number of man-days under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in 2021-22. The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022
Kolkata: Fee hike needed, say schools. First talk to us, say guardians KOLKATA: The fee dispute, in which Kolkata schools and guardians have been locked ever since had campuses closed for the pandemic, seemed to reach the boiling point with the indefinite shutdown of G D Birla Centre for Education at Regent Park, Ashok Hall Girls’ Higher Secondary School at Minto Park… The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022
More Sufal stalls, 24x7 entry for food trucks in city, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee rolled out a slew of administrative measures on Thursday to keep prices of essentials in check even as she continued to target the BJP politically for the runaway rise in fuel and LPG prices, which she called a "planned calamity" and "a return gift" to… The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022
I-League: Punjab FC strike thrice in second half to notch 3-1 win over Indian Arrows CHANDIGARH: In a repeat of their previous outing against Sudeva Delhi FC, RoundGlass Punjab FC struck thrice in the second half to register a comfortable 3-1 win over Indian Arrows in an I-League contest at Naihati in Bengal on Wednesday. This was the Punjab side’s second win in a row. The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022
Veteran Bengali writer wins coveted O. Henry Award for 1977 story Sahitya Akademi awardee Amar Mitra wrote Gaonburo when he was 26 years old The Hindu · Apr 6, 2022
Saris from 11 different Indian states on the ramp How much do we know about our Indian weaves? The 35th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in the capital, got us acclimatized to saris and weaves from different Indian states. Be it Paithani from Maharashtra or Jamdani from Bengal, the fashion show organized by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)… The Times of India · Apr 5, 2022
Oz-Bengal-Nepal whodunnit after kangaroos rescued in Jalpaiguri SILIGURI/JALPAIGURI: Foresters in Jalpaiguri have rescued three kangaroos and found the carcass of a fourth since Friday, setting off fears of a thriving wildlife smuggling racket in the area. Barely three weeks ago, an adult red kangaroo had been rescued from Kumargram near Buxa on the Bengal-Assam border. The animals,… The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022
DRI seizes Rs 113 crore drugs at Kolkata airport, three held KOLKATA: In the largest drug haul in Bengal in recent times, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Thursday night seized 16.1kg heroin from three passengers — two Kenyans and a Malawian — at Kolkata airport who came to India from Dubai. The market value of the seized contraband is approximately… The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022
With 17.9 lakh doses, West Bengal leads in 12-14 vaccination KOLKATA: Bengal is leading the 12-14 age-group vaccination drive in India with over 17.9 lakh doses administered, the Union health ministry data updated till Sunday morning indicated. Bengal is followed by Bihar which has administered 15.5 lakh doses in this age-group while Rajasthan is third with 15.4 lakh doses. Maharashtra,… The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022
Bengali movies face up to Bolly, Holly challenge in reopen season KOLKATA: With 100% occupancy returning to theatres and the Poila Baisakh weekend around the corner, the war for getting prime-time shows has begun between makers of Hindi, English and Bengali movies, bringing back memories of the pre-pandemic era. While exhibitors are happy that Bollywood and Hollywood movies are raking in… The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022
Kolkata: 6, including a woman, held for running arms factory KOLKATA: The STF of Kolkata Police nabbed six persons, including a gun runner named Ria (25), who ran an illegal arms factory at Jharkhand’s Dumka and supplied weapons to criminals in Bengal. All the accused are from Bihar’s Munger who had shifted base to stay off the police radar. The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022
Australia-Bengal-Nepal whodunnit after kangaroos rescued in Jalpaiguri SILIGURI/JALPAIGURI: Foresters in Jalpaiguri have rescued three kangaroos and found the carcass of a fourth since Friday, setting off fears of a thriving wildlife smuggling racket in the area. Barely three weeks ago, an adult red kangaroo had been rescued from Kumargram near Buxa on the Bengal-Assam border. The animals,… The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022
Baby kangaroos in forest reveal smuggling in Bengal Joeys were abandoned by smugglers amid a crackdown by officials. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022
The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022 CAG report reveals lapses in West Bengal’s flood management Issues in planning, monitoring, non-utilisation of funds, and even quality of materials used flagged by performance audit
The Times of India · Apr 1, 2022 West Bengal govt eyes 2,000 more e-buses for its green fleet to change Kolkata commute, clean up air KOLKATA: The state transport department has set itself the target of acquiring 2,000 electric buses for Kolkata to add to its existing fleet of 80, the biggest of all metro cities in the country.
The Times of India · Apr 1, 2022 From today, Covid curb-free life in West Bengal for first time in 2 years KOLKATA: Bengal government on Thursday withdrew all restrictions that were imposed two years ago in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. This will include lifting of night restrictions that till March 31 only allowed movement of vehicles for emergency and essential purposes between 12 midnight and 5 am.
The Times of India · Mar 31, 2022 Institute of wheels stops in Kolkata to train young surgeons on arthroscopy KOLKATA: An institute of the wheels stopped in Kolkata on Thursday to train young doctors on arthroscopy, a minimal invasive surgery, to treat problems of the joints. Organised by the West Bengal Orthopaedic Society and the Kolkata Arthroscopy Spine Surgery Society, young doctors from across Bengal got hands on training…
The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022 West Bengal: At 292, Jaldapara rhino count up by 20% in 3 years KOLKATA: Jaldapara National Park in north Bengal has recorded more than 20% rise in its rhino population in three years.
The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022 West Bengal records zero Covid death for 8 straight days KOLKATA: Bengal has been clocking zero Covid death consistently for the last eight days while the number of positive patients admitted in hospitals across the state has dropped below 70 for the past five days. Health experts said while this allows for a breather, the state must continue its vigilance.
The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022 A long trip home to have an education 14-year-old girl travels all the way to Bengal from Idukki to continue studies
The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Hills leaders, says GTA polls will be held in May-June DARJEELING: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday iterated after a meeting with representatives of Hills outfits that election to the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration will be held in May-June.
The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022 The team of Ajgar and Musthafa crowned champion in national car rally DARJEELING: After three days of steering through some of the toughest terrains of north Bengal, the extraordinary incident of a driver needing impromptu treatment after suffering a cardiac attack and participants making post-rally protests over some decisions delaying the announcement of the results, the eighth edition of Himalayan Drive came…
The Hindu · Mar 26, 2022 West Bengal Police calls claims by Suvendu Adhikari on Twitter fake Police say that person in the photograph is an ASI in Mamata’s security team
The Hindu · Mar 25, 2022 Bengal’s violent politics of area domination Eight people were burnt to death in a village in the State’s Birbhum district on March 21, as a retaliation to the killing of a local leader. What makes West Bengal so susceptible to vendetta politics and deadly violence? Why are factional feuds on the rise? Shiv Sahay Singh reports…