Tag: West Bengal
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Mamata Banerjee announces new university for Matua community in Bengal
"The land has been identified and given to the Education Department for constructing the university," she added.
November 15, 2018 -
As BJP changes names of cities, Mamata Banerjee questions delay in decision on Bangla
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday the BJP had been changing the names of historical places and institutions unilaterally to suit their political interests.
November 14, 2018 -
West Bengal: Congress for no truck with TMC in 2019 election
PCC chief claims final decision of entering into alliance rests on national leaders of the party.
November 14, 2018 -
Rasgulla GI: A year on, looking back at the sweet battle between Bengal and Odisha
While the world has usually associated rasgulla, or rosogolla, with West Bengal, Odisha has always claimed that the popular sweet originated in the land of Lord Jagannath.
November 13, 2018 -
BJP misleading people in name of religion: Mamata Banerjee
Referring to the National Register of Citizens in Assam, the Trinamool supremo claimed the BJP was trying to drive away Bengalis from Assam while doing the same with the people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Gujarat.
November 12, 2018 -
Govt approves renaming of 25 places in past one year
The proposals to change the names of Allahabad to Prayagraj and Faizabad to Ayodhya are yet to be received by the ministry from the Uttar Pradesh government, the official said.
November 11, 2018 -
Kurseong: Hill Newars mark their New Year in style
To mark the day, a 'Shobhayatra' (rally) was taken out from the Kurseong Tourist Lodge to the Motor Stand in the town, where Newari people, mainly members and supporters of the Board from different places in the Hills participated.
November 9, 2018 -
West Bengal: Locals lock OC post robbery at temple
The local people narrated the incidents leading to the row on Thursday. They said that in Chinpai Siddheswari temple, a cultural function was going on after the Kali Puja.
November 9, 2018 -
West Bengal to observe Rosogolla Day on 14 November
Different varieties of rosogollas would be showcased in the stalls of the ‘Mishti Hub’ (Sweetmeat Hub) set up in one part of the Eco Park in New Town area here, HIDCO chairman Debasish Sen told reporters.
November 8, 2018 -
Two girls found stabbed to death in West Bengal, father arrested
"He was initially missing, but since circumstantial evidence pointed towards him, he has been arrested. We are trying to find out what led to the crime," police said.
November 5, 2018 -
19 district setups to promote AYUSH in West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
Observing the National Ayurveda Day, West Bengal Chief Minister on Monday said that 19 district administration setups have been formed during her tenure for the promotion of AYUSH.
November 5, 2018 -
Congress MP advocates alliance with TMC in West Bengal
West Bengal state Congress president Somen Mitra reacting to Noor's statement said the issue of alliance will be decided by the party high command.
November 1, 2018 -
Ahead of Dhanteras jewellery industry suffers five to 10 per cent dip
India has the second biggest gold market after China and bullion buying is considered auspicious on the occasions of Dhanteras and Diwali.
November 1, 2018 -
West Bengal remains optimistic with Deocha Pachmi coal block
Mitra said the state government has the vision of creating a mining equipment manufacturing and precision technology hub.
October 31, 2018 -
Mamata Banerjee remembers Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Bengal Congress leaders and activists also paid homage to the leader through various programmes and discussions in the party offices across the state.
October 31, 2018 -
West Bengal: Fishermen protest merchant shipping corridor
The stretch meant only for merchant ships, however, is soon to be extended till the Eastern Coast, covering parts of West Bengal, including Tajpur in East Midnapore where mapping work has already been started.
October 31, 2018 -
West Bengal: 106 primary teachers held during protest in Kolkata
UUPTWA secretary says they will continue their protest and will call indefinite hunger strike if their pleas go unheard.
October 31, 2018