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Shocking things happening, cases being transferred to CBI: WB govt tells SC

The West Bengal government Monday alleged before the Supreme Court that "shocking things" have happened in the state and cases were being transferred "en masse" to CBI including the dacoity cases.

Happy to be welcomed in TMC family, says Babul Supriyo after meeting CM

After meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday, former Union Minister Babul Supriyo said that he is happy to be welcomed in Trinamool Congress (TMC).

TMC's Sushmita Dev likely to be elected unopposed in West Bengal bypoll

The main opposition BJP in West Bengal said on Monday it will not field a candidate for the October 4 Rajya Sabha by-poll

Mamata Banerjee among top frontrunners for PM in 2024: Babul Supriyo

Supriyo, who recently joined TMC on Monday said that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is among the top frontrunners for the prime ministerial post in 2024

CBI to interrogate Bengal minister on Monday in I-Core ponzi scam case

CBI will question West Bengal minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia at his residence on Monday in connection with its probe into the I-Core ponzi scam, a source in the agency said

Trinamool is treating by-polls as a precursor to the Lok Sabha elections

The party flags, posters, cut-outs along the road to Bhabanipur signal that it is battle-ready

Bengal reaches milestone of vaccinating over 50 mn people since January

West Bengal on Saturday touched the milestone of vaccinating over 50 mn people in the state against Covid-19 with at least one dose, after 1.2 mn more beneficiaries were jabbed

Want to work under leadership of Didi: Babul Supriyo on joining TMC

Former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Babul Supriyo on Saturday formally joined TMC.

Excited about joining TMC, will work for Bengal development: Babul Supriyo

Shortly after joining the TMC here, Babul Supriyo on Saturday said he is extremely excited to be a part of the Mamata Banerjee-led party and will work hard for the development of West Bengal.

Bengal received 15 proposals for manufacturing biofuel: Chief secy

The West Bengal government on Wednesday said it has received around 15 proposals for manufacturing biofuel, entailing an investment of Rs 2,666 crore

Bhabanipur BJP candidate gets EC notice over alleged poll code violation

BJP's Bhabanipur candidate Priyanka Tibrewal was issued a show-cause notice by the Election Commission after the TMC complained that she violated a poll code

Bengal extends Covid restrictions till Sep 30, night curbs to continue

The West Bengal government on Wednesday extended the COVID-related restrictions till September 30 with the existing relaxations, as per an official notification.

EC to deploy 52 companies of central forces for West Bengal bypolls

The bypolls in all the three constituencies will be held on September 30 and the results will be announced on October 3

Mamata didn't mention about pending criminal cases in poll papers: BJP

BJP alleges Bengal CM didn't mention about pending criminal cases in her nomination papers for Bhabanipur by-poll, files complaint with EC

WB govt questions NHRC panel's credibility, SC to hear plea on Sep 20

The West Bengal government on Monday questioned before the Supreme Court the credibility of the NHRC panel, which examined alleged human rights violation in post-poll violence

CBI, ED officers summoned by West Bengal speaker on September 22

Officers summoned on September 22 to explain why no permission had been taken from the speaker's office before submitting charge sheets against legislators of the state in recent times

BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal files nomination for Bhabanipur by-polls

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for Bhabanipur by-poll, Priyanka Tibriwal filed her nomination on Monday.

BJP's Tibrewal holds rally ahead of filing nomination for Bhabanipur bypoll

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Priyanka Tibrewal on Monday held a rally ahead of filing her nomination for by-elections to the Bhabanipur seat.

BJP fields "fearless" Priyanka Tibrewal to take on CM Mamata in her den

The party also announced the names of Milan Ghosh and Sujit Das for Samserganj and Jangipur seats respectively.

Will abide by all health protocols this Durga puja, say organisers

'Forum for Durgotsab' -- a platform for community puja organisers -- said it would abide by all health protocols and ensure that people don't crowd at marquees.