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19 Apr 2022

West Bengal to seek more IAS, IPS officers as number of districts will rise

The state Cabinet okayed a proposal to constitute a panel of officials to recruit more West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) and Police Service (WBPS) officers. State Industry Minister claimed that some neighbouring states that are smaller than West Bengal have more IAS and IPS officers compared to them.

Mamata Banerjee

01 Feb 2022

Mamata blocks governor Dhankhar on Twitter, he takes to WhatsApp to get even

The seemingly unending tug of war between the TMC govt and Raj Bhawan has reached a new low. Mamata Banerjee said on Monday she has 'blocked' Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter. Dhankhar then approached the TMC chief on WhatsApp to stress the importance of 'dialogue and harmony' in democracy.

Trinamool Congress

14 Oct 2021

‘Attack on federal structure’: TMC on Centre extending BSF's jurisdiction

"The Centre and Home Minister Amit Shah are trying to weaken the states. BSF doesn't have a good track record when it comes to human rights in border villages," said Senior TMC MP Sougata Roy.

Khela Hobe Diwas

16 Aug 2021

Khela Hobe Diwas: TMC organizes football matches across West Bengal

Khela Hobe Diwas is meant to promote sports It is also to honour the memory of those who died in a stampede during a football match in 1980

26 Jul 2021

WB govt has formed inquiry panel to look into Pegasus snooping row: Mamata

West Bengal government has formed a two-member inquiry commission to look into allegations. The decision to form a panel, with retired judges as its members, was taken at a special cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister during the day.

West Bengal government

25 Jun 2021

Bengal Cabinet approves Student Credit Card scheme, check launch date

Fifteen years will be given to a student to repay the loan after getting a job A person is eligible for the scheme till 40 years of age Anyone who has spent 10 years in West Bengal can avail the benefits of the Credit card

World Environment Day

05 Jun 2020

World Environment Day: Mamata govt's plan to lessen man-elephant conflict

The master plan will make certain that there is little interference in the movement of elephants along the corridors in North and South Bengal.

Indo-Bangla borders

06 May 2020

MHA slams WB govt for not allowing cargo movement through Indo-Bangla border

The West Bengal government was directed to allow cross land border transportation through all Indo-Bangladesh borders without any further delay and send the compliance report on the opening of cross land borders by Wednesday itself.

Citizenship (Amendment) Act

15 Dec 2019

Internet suspended in 6 districts of West Bengal amid protest against CAA

The Bengal government ordered of internet suspension as some communal forces were seen violently protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and NRC even after making several requests to end the disorder in the state. The step is taken to ensure that the law and order is maintained in the state and public life won't get affected.

08 Dec 2019

West Bengal govt to sell onions at Rs 59/kg through 935 fair price shops

The West Bengal government announced that it will sell onions at Rs 59 per kilogram through 935 fair price ration shops from Monday amidst the skyrocketing prices of the kitchen staple in various parts of the country.

09 Nov 2019

Cyclone Bulbul:West Bengal, Odisha to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24 hr

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there will be heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph in the north coastal districts of Odisha. On the other hand, West Bengal government has also issued alert and announced that the Kolkata airport will remain closed from 6 pm on Saturday to 6 am on Sunday in view of the bad weather condition in the state.

15 Jun 2019

Home Ministry seeks report from West Bengal government on Doctors strike

Home Ministry seeks report from the West Bengal government on Doctors strike. To know more watch the video

West Bengal government

29 May 2019

West Bengal government hikes festival ad-hoc bonus to Rs 4000

Last year the ad-hoc bonus was Rs 3,800.

PM Modi new cabinet

28 May 2019

Deshhit: Know top 20 desh hit news of today

This segment of Zee News brings top 20 news stories of the day. Watch top 20 big stories with details. #Deshhit,

Lok Sabha election 2019

13 Apr 2019

Top 25: BJP's Sakshi Maharaj threatens to put a curse on people who don’t vote for him

‘Sanyasi’ Sakshi Maharaj of BJP threatens voters by saying that If you don’t vote for me, I will give you sins in return. Watch full video to know more.

11 Apr 2019

SC imposes fine on West Bengal govt for 'virtual ban' on 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot'

The Supreme Court Thursday imposed Rs 20 lakh fine on the West Bengal government for "virtual" banning of the satirical film "Bhobishyoter Bhoot" in the state.

29 Mar 2019

Amit Shah WB Rally: 'TMC has destroyed culture, heritage of West Bengal'

Addressing a rally at West Bengal, Amit Shah said, "This is an election for the existence of Bengal. Democracy has been smothered in Bengal." Watch full video to know more.

14 Feb 2019

Sarada Chit Fund protesters continue their protest on Jantar Mantar road

Amid the fight of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee against the CBI, the Saradha chit fund case victims will be hitting the streets of the national capital to protest against the West Bengal government.

08 Feb 2019

CBI summons Kolkata Commissioner Rajeev Kumar for questioning on Feb 9

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday summoned Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to appear before it on February 9 in connection with the Sharada chit fund case probe. Watch this video to know more.

06 Feb 2019

Mamata Banerjee vs CBI: All you need to know

After a prolonged political drama, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called off her 'Save the Constitution' dharna in Kolkata. Watch this video to know more.

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