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A family sits amongst the rubble of their house in the aftermath of cyclone Bulbul at Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Bulbul kills 10 in West Bengal

While Kamala Mondal died at Gosaba in South 24 Parganas, Sujata Das died at Nandigram in East Midnapore.

11 Nov 2019 1:36 AM

Severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' made landfall Saturday midnight between Sagar Islands of West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh, hurtling northeastwards into the neighbouring country over the Sunderban delta, with two deaths reported in its wake. (Photo: File)

2 dead as cyclone 'Bulbul' makes landfall, PM Modi speaks with WB CM on situation

One death each has been reported from West Bengal and Odisha due to heavy rain triggered by the storm.

10 Nov 2019 11:06 AM

Visitors use umbrellas to protect themselves from rain outside Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on Saturday. The very severe cyclonic storm Bulbul over the Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall between West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts by late Saturday evening or night, bringing in its wake very heavy rain and gale wind. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Bulbul weakens, crosses West Bengal

In it bulletin at 9 pm, the India Meteorological Department informed that the cyclone would weaken further and gradually.

10 Nov 2019 8:24 AM

People stand near an electronics shop as they watch news on the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Ayodhya case, in Kolkata on Saturday. The apex court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque. (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya verdict: TMC switches to silence

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “I am happy that the SC has decided an issue that was engaging attention all over the country.

10 Nov 2019 8:21 AM

On Wednesday, Banerjee, in a series of tweets, asked why “injustice” is being meted out to other regional languages by conducting JEE (Main) only in Gujarati apart from English and Hindi. (Photo: File)

'Divider didi': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over JEE exam row

Taking to Twitter, Gujarat CM posted link of clarification issued by National Testing Agency on the objection raised by WB CM.

08 Nov 2019 8:05 AM

'I love the Gujarati language. But, why have other regional languages been ignored? Why injustice is being meted out to them? If Gujarati has to be there, then all regional languages including Bengali must be there,' CM Mamata Banerjee further stated. (Photo: File | ANI)

Mamata questions making Gujarati optional language in JEE exam

She said the government's intention was to malign all regions and regional languages.

06 Nov 2019 7:02 PM

Many people complain to me about privacy breach: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Trinamul secretary general Partha Chatterjee branded him as a BJP spokesperson.

04 Nov 2019 1:01 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday demanded a probe by the Centre into the "snooping" on activists, journalists and politicians, alleging that the Union government was "fully aware" of the security breach on messaging platform WhatsApp. (Photo: File)

Govt was fully aware of snoopgate, want thorough probe: Mamata Banerjee

Countering chief minister's remarks, BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said it is habit of Mamata Banerjee govt to spy on others.

03 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee: Modi govt is ‘tapping my phone’

Mamata Banerjee appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look into the “serious situation”, which has emerged over surveillance recently.

03 Nov 2019 1:19 AM

Shah Rukh Khan and Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: Twitter)

Mamata Banerjee wishes her 'charming brother' Shah Rukh Khan

She wished Khan good health and success and prayed that he continues to keep entertaining people with his films.

02 Nov 2019 12:26 PM

‘My charming brother, proud to have you brand ambassador of Bangla’: Mamata wishes SRK on his birthday

Khan along with other big names of Bollywood will grace the opening of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival on November 8.

02 Nov 2019 11:50 AM

The mortal remains of 5 labourers, who were killed by terrorists in J&K's Kulgam on Oct 29 were handed over to their families in Bokhara Bahal Nagar village. (Photo: ANI)

WB: Mortal remains of labourers killed in J&K handed over, Mamata expresses grief

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also expressed shock and expressed grief over the unfortunate incident.

31 Oct 2019 1:33 PM

A BJP leader on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for blaming the central government over the killing of five labourers belonged by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam area on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

'Politics over dead bodies': BJP after Mamata Banerjee's remark on J&K

The terrorists killed five labourers and left one wounded in Kulgam area on Tuesday, police said.

31 Oct 2019 11:46 AM

Mamata urges strong probe on Bengal workers murder

She announced a compensation of Rs five lakhs for each victim’s family.

31 Oct 2019 1:56 AM

Sovan Chatterjee meets West Bengal CM, fuels talks of return to TMC

After defecting to BJP, Sovan Chatterjee met Mamata Banerjee on the occasion of Bhatridwitiya.

30 Oct 2019 3:43 AM

Porters carry an idol of Goddess Kali towards worship place on the occasion of Kali Puja on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee invites Jagdeep Dhankar for Kali Puja at her house

Governor says he is ‘eagerly’ waiting to be a part of age old celebrations at CM’s Kalighat residence.

27 Oct 2019 3:26 AM

Banerjee marched the entire 5-km stretch - the downhill route from Kurseong to Mahanadi area - and uphill route back to mark International Day of Climate Action. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Mamata Banerjee jogs 10 km for environment conservation in Darjeeling

During the entire exercise, the Chief Minister kept close tabs on the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly election results.

25 Oct 2019 2:03 PM

West Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee shunts 2 cops for Cong leader’s ‘torture’ in custody

One of the two officers is Chandra Sekhar Bardhan who was the additional superintendent of police in Purulia.

25 Oct 2019 1:33 AM

BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Tuesday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal of not following the Indian Constitution. (Photo: File)

WB CM doesn't follow Constitution: BJP leader Vijayvargiya

The meeting was scheduled to be held at the Zilla Parishad Guest House in Dhamakhali of North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday.

22 Oct 2019 1:05 PM

'I am sure he will give good suggestions for overcoming the economic crisis that India and the entire world is going through,' Ghosh said. (Photo: File)

BJP Bengal chief strikes different note, feels Abhijit Banerjee can help economy

Recently, Piyush Goyal criticised Banerjee, saying he is 'left-leaning' and the people has 'totally rejected' his thinking.

21 Oct 2019 2:03 PM

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