Tag: West Bengal

Vote count in five Indian states begin amid pandemic

India’s election officials on Sunday started counting votes in five states from elections held in March and early April at the start of a surge in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed the country’s healthcare system. The state election results are seen as a test of the impact the […]

West Bengal govt to procure fire fighting robots, drones

Kolkata, Sep 13: West Bengal fire department was contemplating to procure fire fighting robots and drones for effective combat of fire incidents and prevent casualties, a senior official said on Friday. These robots could be used in situations where it is too dangerous for fire brigade personnel to venture. […]

West Bengal: Babul Supriyo leading from Asansol, Abhishek

Kolkata : Union minister Babul Supriyo and sitting MPs Abhishek Banerjee and greenhorn Mimi Chakrabory were among those taking the lead from their respective constituencies in West Bengal, according to initial EC trends. Union minister Babul Supriyo of the BJP is leading by 21379 votes against Moon Moon Sen […]

SC refuses to entertain plea against appointment of observers for LS polls in West Bengal

New Delhi : The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to entertain a plea challenging the appointment of two retired bureaucrats as observers in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha polls, saying the voting is already over. While Vivek Dubey was appointed as a central police observer for West Bengal and […]

Modi, Mamata go after each other in battleground West Bengal

Tamluk/Jhargarm (WB), May 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of doing “cheap politics” over cyclone Fani, claiming she did not speak to him when he tried to contact her to talk about the calamity. He alleged his efforts to talk to state […]

Mamata says BJP will get ‘rosogolla’ in West Bengal

Balurghat/Gangarampur (WB) :  Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Friday claimed that the BJP will get a ‘rosogolla’ (zero) in West Bengal in the general elections, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aim of winning a large number of seats will remain a day dream. Banerjee said the the prime […]

EC appoints special observer for West Bengal

Kolkata :  The Election Commission has appointed former Bihar Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ajay V Nayak as special observer for West Bengal, a senior official said here on Wednesday. Nayak may reach the city on April 19, he said. “He will be overseeing the last five phases of polls […]

One10 – The Happiest Address in Town Opens Today

Kolkata, West Bengal, India Business Wire India – PS Group is pleased to announce the launch of their newest venture, One10 – The Happiest Address in Town. A one-of-a-kind residential project, One10 is a tribute to childhood. Our rendition of your child’s dream home come true. Open spaces […]

Much is happening in West Bengal, says SC

New Delhi : The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea seeking a CBI probe into the alleged killings of BJP workers in West Bengal, on Tuesday said “much is happening in West Bengal”. The top court’s observation came after petitioner Gaurav Bhatia, a lawyer, told a bench of justices […]

48-hr strike: Sporadic incidents reported in West Bengal

Kolkata :  Sporadic incidents of vandalism have been reported from parts of West Bengal on Tuesday during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the “anti-people” policies of the Centre. Stones were pelted at a school bus in Champadali area of Barasat in North […]

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