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West Bengal not to take part in NPR meeting on January 17: Mamata

She also dared Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to "dismiss" the state government for not toeing the line of the Centre

West Bengal not to take part in NPR meeting on January 17: Mamata
Updated On : 16 Jan 2020 | 7:55 AM IST

Mamata's appeasement policy affecting state's social harmony: K N Tripathi

He said that Banerjee has the vision and power to implement her decisions but needs to keep a check on her sentiments and exercise restraint

Mamata's appeasement policy affecting state's social harmony: K N Tripathi
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 1:40 PM IST

Awaiting Mamata's response to my calls for resolving differences: Governor

Dhankhar has been engaged in a face-off with Banerjee and her administration over a host of issues, since assuming charge as the governor of the state

Awaiting Mamata's response to my calls for resolving differences: Governor
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 1:36 PM IST

Bengal governor says felt 'insulted' at Assembly, but will visit again

A drama unfolded at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly here on Thursday as Dhankhar was made to wait outside the assembly

Bengal governor says felt 'insulted' at Assembly, but will visit again
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 1:36 PM IST

Bengal to implement UGC pay scale from Jan 1; move to cost state Rs 1k cr

The CM said the state had to repay a debt of Rs 50,000 crore to the Centre, but did not shy away from implementing the new pay scale "despite our limited resources".

Bengal to implement UGC pay scale from Jan 1; move to cost state Rs 1k cr
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 1:13 PM IST

BSNL urges West Bengal govt to expedite payment of the Rs 46 crore dues

With its inability to recover dues, the cash-starved telecom company has not been able to meet its own payment obligations, BSNL (Bengal Circle) CGM Ramakant Sharma said on Monday.

BSNL urges West Bengal govt to expedite payment of the Rs 46 crore dues
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 1:12 PM IST

WB Governor convenes meeting of all VCs and education secretary on Jan 13

Dhankhar, who has been at loggerheads with the TMC government in the state over a range of issues, said he would like to meet CM Mamata Banerjee to discuss the situation in the universities

WB Governor convenes meeting of all VCs and education secretary on Jan 13
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 6:46 PM IST

Citizenship Act: Govt suspends internet in 5 Bengal districts amid protests

According to the official, the government has decided to shutdown Internet services in Malda, Murshidabad, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and parts of South 24 Parganas districts

Citizenship Act: Govt suspends internet in 5 Bengal districts amid protests
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:15 AM IST

Attempts made to reach out to Mamata for talks draw a blank: WB Governor

Stating that a chief minister should be in regular communication with the governor, Dhankhar said he was still hopeful about a positive response from Banerjee

Attempts made to reach out to Mamata for talks draw a blank: WB Governor
Updated On : 07 Dec 2019 | 7:17 PM IST

Bengal governor says communication 'black hole' ruining higher education

The Governor said he was "pained" at not being consulted over the recent appointment of the vice-chancellor of Sanskrit College and University in the city.

Bengal governor says communication 'black hole' ruining higher education
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 1:16 PM IST

West Bengal increased its infra spend five times in seven years: Amit Mitra

Minister claims 191% surge in warehousing, says a slew of new projects have put the state and Kolkata very prominently on the logistical map of the nation

West Bengal increased its infra spend five times in seven years: Amit Mitra
Updated On : 17 Nov 2019 | 3:05 PM IST

PBSSD Recruitment 2019: Apply for 269 posts by August 2 on pbssd.gov.in

The last date for submission of the application form is August 2, 2019 (till 5 pm)

PBSSD Recruitment 2019: Apply for 269 posts by August 2 on pbssd.gov.in
Updated On : 01 Aug 2019 | 8:24 AM IST

Bengal allots 70 acres to 187 new tanneries in Calcutta Leather Complex

Close to 60 per cent of the new allotment has been for tanneries based in Uttar Pradesh

Bengal allots 70 acres to 187 new tanneries in Calcutta Leather Complex
Updated On : 18 Jul 2019 | 3:31 PM IST

State concrete grounds for curbs on idol immersion: HC to WB govt

Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt had issued an order prohibiting immersion of Durga Puja idols after 10 pm on Sept 30

State concrete grounds for curbs on idol immersion: HC to WB govt
Updated On : 20 Sep 2017 | 11:06 PM IST