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Supreme Court raps Bengal govt on Sandeshkhali case; what did it say

West Bengal coronavirus update: Biggest single-day jump of 1,344 cases

West Bengal recorded the highest single-day spike of 1,344 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the state's tally to 28,453, while 26 more fatalities pushed the toll to 906, the health department said

Covid-19 crisis: Tougher lockdown to be imposed in West Bengal from July 9

The containment zones and buffer zones around them will be clubbed together and constitute a "broad-based" containment zone where total lockdown will be imposed from 5 pm on Thursday.

Don't schedule flights from cities with high Covid-19 cases: WB to Centre

In a letter to Civil Aviation Secretary P S Kharola, West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha requested him to stop the movement of flights from eight cities to Kolkata

Knives out in Bengal between TMC, Governor over video of decomposing bodies

The TMC accused Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar of peddling "fake news", drawing sharp retort

Why should state and Centre fight: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar says the frightening scenario in the Amphan aftermath could have been avoided

Insurers brace for huge claims due to Cyclone Amphan, eye aviation claims

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the damage due to Amphan could be more than Rs 1 trillion

Do not send any train to Bengal till May 26: State Chief Secy to Railways

The state said it won't be able to receive the special trains for the next few days due to cyclone Amphan

Cyclone Amphan ravages West Bengal; PM Narendra Modi to visit today

State readies initial fund of Rs 1,000 crore for relief and restoration work

'Covid-19 took my job, Amphan the rest': Cyclone devastates Bengal

Half a dozen districts, including large parts of Kolkata, wore a battered look as lakhs of people were homeless and low-lying areas swamped by the cyclone that slammed the Digha coast of West Bengal

As millions of migrants return, will it be a boon or bane for home states?

Govts looking to turn labourers' return into an opportunity, but might have to rely on rural job guarantee scheme in near term

Cyclone Amphan: Amit Shah assures all possible help to Bengal, Odisha

Amit Shah took stock of the situation in West Bengal, where the cyclone is expected to make landfall on Wednesday

Not a single demand made by states has been met: West Bengal FM Amit Mitra

The Union Finance Minister's press conferences makes it appear that India is ruled by the central government, says Amit Mitra

Covid-19 lockdown: West Bengal govt mulls allowing relaxations in red zones

The move is a departure from the state government's stand of maintaining stricter rules than Central suggestions and protocols

Covid-19 lethal, exceptionally infective: Indian-American doctor to Mamata

It is essential to maintain strict social distancing and ensure that this dangerous virus could be prevented from spreading, the cardiologist said

Centre pulls up West Bengal for suspending trade on Indo-Bangla border

Operations at Petrapole checkpost in the Bongaon area of North 24 Parganas district was closed as protests erupted after rumours of Bangladeshi labourers carrying the virus

Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data

TMC MP and leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, Derek O'Brien, however, said the West Bengal government was doing "all it takes" to fight the Covid pandemic, and accused the Centre of playing politics

West Bengal's SLBC to increase rural loans from Rs 4400 cr to Rs 10000 cr

In addition, West Bengal will also request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to increase the additional credit limit to MSMEs, to 30 per cent from the existing 10 per cent.

Covid-19 lockdown: Boozers swarm liquor shops; police warn of action

Delhi govt will impose a "special corona fee" on alcohol sale, which will be 70 per cent of the MRP

Curbs on transport, commerce lifted partially as West Bengal eases lockdown

Malls, shopping complexes, cinemas, parks continue to remain closed