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PM: J&K, Ladakh witnessed wide-ranging transformation since Art 370 abrogation

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the lives of people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transfo... Read More


News organisations can use audio-video clips of judicial proceedings for reporting, says SC

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Supreme Court has clarified that its recent interim order restricting the use of audio and video recordings of court hearings does not stop recognised news organisations from ... Read More


Panchayat tax hike claim baseless: State

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- West Bengal Panchayats and Rural Development (P&RD) department has dismissed as "completely baseless" reports claiming that the annual tax payable by each family has been increased ... Read More


Kolkata: Safety clearance lifts freeze on 55 projects

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- The West Bengal government has allowed construction work to resume in 55 under-construction projects in Kolkata after they cleared safety audits launched following the Taratala ware... Read More


Audit first, loans later: Min

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- The state Panchayats and Rural Development (P & RD) department will conduct an audit of the self-help groups (SHGs) across the state who have availed loans before disbursement of fr... Read More


Tolly row: HC closes plea after state assurance

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- The West Bengal government on Wednesday informed the Calcutta High Court that film shoots are currently being conducted peacefully in Tollywood. Appearing before the bench of Justic... Read More


Calcutta High Court rejects Abhishek's plea to travel abroad for treatment

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday rejected Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking permission to travel abroad for specialised eye treatment after he declined to u... Read More


Minister allays fears over Annapurna payment delay

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- Women beneficiaries awaiting the August instalment of Rs 3,000 under the Annapurna Yojana (AY) need not worry, West Bengal Women and Child Development Minister of State (Independent... Read More


About 1,757-page chargesheet against Sabyasachi Dutta

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- Bidhannagar City Police has submitted a massive 1,757-page chargesheet against the former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Chairman, Sabyasachi Dutta, at the third Additional... Read More


Kolkata records 68 mm rain as IMD warns of intensified showers

Kolkata, Aug. 5 -- Kolkata recorded 68 mm of rainfall on Wednesday morning as widespread showers and thunderstorms affected the city and several districts of south Bengal. The India Meteorological Dep... Read More