Tag: West Bengal Government
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West Bengal govt leaning towards central schemes due to fund crunch
The two areas where the state has already given the nod for central assistance are Ayushman Bharat - the health scheme for citizens and ‘Krishak Bandhu', the crop insurance scheme for farmers
October 24, 2021 -
SC issues notice to Centre on WB plea against CBI probe into post-poll Violence
As Sibal urged the bench to pass a direction to CBI to not register any more cases in the matter, the bench replied: "It is only a week, nothing will happen."
September 28, 2021 -
World Bank considers giving loan to Bengal for social welfare schemes
The World Bank intends to finance the state government towards the cost of the "Women's Empowerment and Inclusive Social Protection Programme" and apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
September 5, 2021 -
SC ‘restrains’ West Bengal over Pegasus probe panel
"We will have advantage of your assistance in those matters also if we hear this with that", said Justice Kant.
August 26, 2021 -
HC dismisses Bengal govt’s plea, NHRC to probe post-poll violence
A five-judge bench of the high court dismissed the prayer of the West Bengal government.
June 21, 2021 -
WB extends virus curbs till 30 June with few relaxations
The restrictions that were enforced till 15 June have now been extended for another 15 days.
June 15, 2021 -
Implement 1 nation 1 ration card: SC to WBPM
During the hearing, counsel for the Maharashtra and Punjab governments informed the court they follow the one nation one ration card scheme.
June 12, 2021 -
Bengal gears to unlock in phases from 16 June
According to state government officials the most challenging part will be to allow the transportation system to function normally.
June 9, 2021 -
Return of Covid curbs in Bengal
State clocks fresh record of 17,411 new cases, 96 deaths.
May 2, 2021 -
Examination woes
On Wednesday, 46 per cent of the candidates were absent in the two centres during the BE/B.Tech entrance exam.
September 4, 2020 -
WB hikes salary of junior doctors, interns in Covid times
The interns will now get a monthly stipend of Rs 28,050, a hike of Rs 4,425.
June 9, 2020 -
Ahead of assembly elections next year, BJP rejigs state unit in West Bengal
Several leaders who had switched from the Trinamool Congress and other parties in the last one year were accommodated in the committee.
June 2, 2020 -
City Lights and …
For close to 72 hours, South Kolkata had to wallow in the mire of darkness and a crippling stoppage of water supply.
May 28, 2020 -
129 arrested over clashes between two communities in West Bengal’s Telinipara
Internet services have been suspended in the area since Tuesday evening and the suspension will continue till the evening of May 17.
May 14, 2020 -
Bengal won’t change labour laws amid pandemic like BJP-ruled states: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said there will be no quick relief from COVID-19 in the near future and the key to revival of the state's economy lies in strengthening the infrastructure of rural Bengal.
May 14, 2020 -
Over 40,000 arrested since March 25 for lockdown violation, says West Bengal police
Kolkata Police on Tuesday arrested over 800 people for violation of lockdown norms, a senior officer said, adding that nine vehicles were seized during the day.
May 6, 2020 -
Deadly audit
The state still does not have precise data on the number of coronavirus deaths and those who have succumbed to “concurrent diseases”.
May 5, 2020