Kolkata
Amid Rise in Cases, West Bengal Govt to Set up 15 More Hospitals for Treatment of Covid-19 Patients
At present, West Bengal has 69 dedicated hospitals for treating COVID-19 patients. Of them, 16 are run by the government and the rest by private entities.
Bengal Minister Slams Kolkata Mayor for Not Consulting Veterans Post Cyclone, Hakim Says Time to Work
Minister Sadhan Pandey said that as no discussions were held with 'experienced' party leaders, he has decided to start rebuilding work in affected areas on his own.
Publishers Guild in West Bengal to Write to PM Modi, Mamata for Financial Help
The guild said it will also appeal to all foreign embassies and book lovers of West Bengal, India and abroad to come forward and help.
Cop Suffering from Respiratory Problems Dies at Kolkata Hospital, Colleagues Stage Protest
The victim, in his late-40s, had been suffering from respiratory problems for a while, but he was taken to the hospital by police authorities only on Sunday, they claimed.
Difficult for Cricket Without Spectators, Football Will Survive Behind Closed Doors: Bhaichung Bhutia
Bhaichung Bhutia feels football will survive behind closed doors as it is an action packed game, unlike cricket.
Fearing Social Ostracism, Bengal Man Spent Days at Railway Station after Recovering from Covid-19
Police officers in Howrah finally convinced the man, an employee of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, and escorted him to his home. They also gave him some ration and promised all necessary assistance.
Bengal Finance Min Calls Centre's Economic Package 'Deeply Misleading', Says No Direct Relief to Poor
West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra said that the recently announced economic stimulus to boost the economy has major discrepancies and lack clarity.
BJP Points Out 'Irregularities' in Bengal Govt's COVID-19 Bulletin, Says Hospitals Forced to Hide Data
Amit Malviya accused the Mamata Banerjee government of pressuring hospitals to hide the correct data on coronavirus in West Bengal.
Condition of Ovaries & Uterus, Height Without Shoes: What Bengal Govt Wants to Know From Its Teachers
A notification issued by the state higher education department regarding appointments of all employees in colleges and universities has sparked a row, as it also asks whether candidates were originally residents of “Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, or any oth...
World T20: Pakistan's arrival okayed, warm-up match cancelled
Pakistan were to take on Ranji team Bengal in their opening warm-up match on Saturday but owing to the delay over their arrival, it had to be cancelled.
Indo-Pak World T20 match shifted to Kolkata from Dharamsala
The ICC confirmed that the much-anticipated clash between the arch-rivals has now been officially shifted to Kolkata amid the security concerns raised by the PCB in Dharamsala.