Banerjee said West Bengal, too, is in favour of continuing the restrictions till the end of April
While many estates are close to Kalimpong most usually maintain self-isolation all year round. Six people from the family of a woman in Kalimpong who died on April 2 have tested positive for Covid-19
Banerjee also announced the formation of a 'Global Advisory Board', a policy making body which will aid the state government in preparing a roadmap for COVID-19 response in Bengal
Now the department is ferrying local DJs from colony to colony who play the song and follow it up with a short message
Lockdown has brought lives of a large section to a standstill, with shops shut and people hesitant to go out
West Bengal government allowed relaxations for sweet shops during the lockdown earlier this week, there have hardly been any customers which is making the owner anxious.
she had requested Modi to stop all incoming international flights to Kolkata, just before he announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown
Previously, Banerjee had conducted surprise visits to marketplaces to enforce the lockdown, catching unprepared violators off guard
Banerjee said her government would set up a dedicated nodal hospital in all the districts for cases of the coronavirus pandemic.
"This is totally false. Please don't play with fire. Our detective department, CID are working round the clock to track those behind such posts. We will take strong action after tracking them down," B
The casualty, a 57-year old male suffered a heart attack on Monday after he tested positive. He was already undergoing treatment at a private hospital after complaining of high fever and cough
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government will offer free food grains and ration under the Public Distribution System for the next six months
The decision follows the state's chief minister raising concern over the spread of the coronavirus owing to migratory pattern of the population
Ban on social gatherings too, though marriage and cremation have been spared subject to minimal attendance. Provisions for forced quarantine in place
In Burrabazar, jostling crowds are a disaster waiting to happen
The Trinamool leader's comments came at a press conference when media persons sought his reaction on Jyotiraditya Scindia deserting the Congress and crossing over to the BJP
Travellers from Europe have also steered clear of the two World Heritage sites and there is not even a single booking so far even for the next season
Banglar Gorbo Mamata campaign is aimed at creating a personality cult ahead of the West Bengal election
The meeting was attended by Delhi LG Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik and others
Election strategist Prashant Kishor, who helped the AAP, is helping the Trinamool