NEW DELHI: Minister of Health Harsh Vardhan on Sunday he said that certain districts in some states are witnessing community broadcasting, but that “it is not happening across the country.” “In different pockets in various states, including west bengal, community transmission of Covid-19 is expected to occur, especially in densely …
Read More »Government finally supports community broadcasting, but ‘limited to certain districts and states only’
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan admitted on Sunday that India is in the community spread COVID virus stage. However, it is limited to only certain districts and states. The statement has come in the context of west bengalChief Minister Mamata banerjeeHe admitted on Monday that community transmission of COVID-19 has …
Read More »Amit Shah says BJP will form state government next year
File photo of Union Interior Minister Amit Shah. (PTI) The Union Interior Minister also expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee. News18.com Last update: October 18, 2020 12:43 PM IST FOLLOW US: Union Interior Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed confidence that …
Read More »Mamata announces sop for technicians before the celebrations
The West Bengal government has decided to offer a special “Durga Puja gift” to technicians in the state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Friday that employees of state-owned Webel Ltd and technicians from contracted agencies will now be treated as contract employees of the state government. The prime minister …
Read More »Use the funds awarded to Durga Puja clubs to strengthen the police, buy Covid: HC security equipment from the Bengal government
The Calcutta High Court, in an interim order, on Friday ordered the West Bengal government to use financial aid given to Durga Puja clubs to improve policing and public engagement, and increase the number of women in community policing. . The court also ordered the government that the funds be …
Read More »Bengala CM takes a 180 degree turn to the ban on Puja cultural events
By: Express News Service | Kolkata | October 14, 2020 6:04:55 am Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday a reversal of her government’s decision to ban cultural programs during Durga Puja, saying such events could be organized in open spaces or in hallways if …
Read More »Modi’s ‘Puja Ki Baat’ is BJP’s response to Mamata’s control over Durga Puja organizers
File photo of CM Mamata Banerjee of Bengal and PM Narendra Modi. Evidently, the BJP is brainstorming media ideas to invade and usurp not only physical political spaces, but even virtual ones previously occupied by Mamata Banerjee. CNN-News18 Last update: October 13, 2020 8:46 PM IST FOLLOW US: Sougata Mukhopadhyay …
Read More »West Bengal government reclaims iconic Kolkata double-decker buses – kolkata
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled two open-top double-decker buses on Tuesday. “These buses are generally seen in London and will be used here for hop-on hop-off tours. The reservation can be made online as of October 23 ”, he said. The buses will pass heritage buildings and important landmarks in …
Read More »Bengal after policemen accused of pulling a Sikh man’s turban
BJP supporters clashed with police at a protest in Bengal on Thursday. Calcutta: The Bengal government’s Interior Department, without mentioning any names, said today that “a political party is giving communal color” to the controversial incident of a Sikh protester who lost his turban in a fight with the police …
Read More »Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to Mamata Banerjee: Review the no-response approach
The governor had been signaling his concerns about law and order and other issues in various tweets. Calcutta: In a new volley, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday to urgently brief him on the “explosive” law and order situation in the state. There was …
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