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File image of West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim.

Infighting within Trinamul over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work

The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague...

27 May 2020 2:15 PM IST

West Bengal BJP president and Midnapore MP Dilip Ghosh

Cyclone Amphan: Police stops BJP's Dilip Ghosh from visiting parts of...

A minor scuffle broke out between the police personnel and BJP workers, following which Ghosh left in a huff.

24 May 2020 5:54 PM IST

Natures fury in West Bengal. (PTI)

Army, NDRF in Cyclone Amphan-hit West Bengal to help state get back on...

The teams reached areas likes Salt Lake, Behala and Golpark in the morning.

24 May 2020 2:59 PM IST

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar

West Bengal governor hits out at Mamata government over delay in...

The governor has directed all authorities to attend to Raj Bhawan, only after normalcy is restored in the city.

24 May 2020 10:32 AM IST

The toll would have been higher had the authorities both in West Bengal and Odisha not evacuated over seven lakh. PTI Photo

AA Edit: Will the non-BJP' tag deny Bengal relief?

The situation calls for sustained support to the people of West Bengal, not least among them newly-returned guest...

23 May 2020 5:10 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan toll rises to 85 in Bengal; protests over electric, water supply. (PTI Photo)

Cyclone Amphan death toll rises to 85 in Bengal, residents protest...

People in various parts of Kolkata staged protests and blockades since Friday night demanding immediate resumption of...

23 May 2020 3:33 PM IST

WB asks Railways not to send Shramik Special trains to state till May 26 in view of Cyclone Amphan. (PTI Photo)

West Bengal asks Railways not to send 'Shramik Special' trains till...

With normal life thrown out of gear by the region's worst weather disaster, the authorities have been scrambling to...

23 May 2020 12:59 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan: In Odisha, Modi announces Rs 500 crore as immediate relief

Cyclone Amphan: In Odisha, Modi announces Rs 500 crore as immediate...

Modi also held a review meeting with Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

22 May 2020 8:37 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi interacting with other Opposition leaders.

Declare Cyclone Amphan a national calamity: Opposition to Centre

The leaders of the 22 parties, who met through video-conferencing, passed a resolution in this regard

22 May 2020 5:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee adressing the media after the survey. (ANI)

Cyclone Amphan: After West Bengal aerial survey, Modi announces Rs 1K...

He also assured all possible help from the Centre for the cyclone-affected state.

22 May 2020 2:14 PM IST

The trail of destruction. (PTI)

Amphan devastates West Bengal, Mamata invites PM to assess damage

Amphan is the fiercest cyclone to hit West Bengal in 100 years.

22 May 2020 10:01 AM IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PIB)

Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi departs for West Bengal and Odisha to conduct...

Besides conducting aerial surveys, the Prime Minister will take part in review meetings.

22 May 2020 9:54 AM IST