Tag: Bengal
Torrential Rains Drown Most Of Kolkata, More Downpour Likely
Torrential rain for the whole Sunday night coupled with high tide drowned most parts of the city putting it out of gear on the morning of the first day of the week. Adding more woes to the situation, the meteorological department has predicted more rains in most of the districts in south Bengal in the next 24 hours. ....
Mamata Banerjee Will Win By Huge Margin In Bhabanipur, Says BJP Leader Rajib Banerjee
Embarrassing the Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP leader Rajib Banerjee said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will win with a huge margin and it would have been better if the party had not fielded any candidate against her. ....
Bengal Flood Situation Worsens, Army Called In 6 Districts
Incessant rainfall coupled with the sudden release of water by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has led to a flood-like situation in six districts of West Bengal and the situation was such that the Army and NDRF had to be called in to assist the state government in the rescue operation. ....
North Bengal Sees Heavy Rains, Darjeeling Suspends Trekking
The Darjeeling district administration on Tuesday had to stop trekking and close some roads as sudden heavy rainfall led to landslides in several areas of the hilly north West Bengal. ....
Leander Paes Joins Trinamool In Mamata Banerjee's Presence In Poll-bound Goa
Indian tennis ace and Olympic medal winner Leander Paes joined the Trinamool Congress in a formal induction ceremony in Goa in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ....
Earthquake-like Tremors Felt In Bengaluru
Light earthquake-like tremors were experienced in Bengaluru and surrounding areas on Friday for a few seconds creating fear among the people. However, the official statement from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Center (KSNDMC) clarified that the Seismographs showed no signs of local tremors and earthquake. ....
Several Players In Bengal's Ranji Trophy Squad And The Team's Assistant Coach Have Reportedly Tested Positive For COVID-19, Prompting The Cricket Association Of Bengal (CAB) To Cancel The Training Sessions And Review The Scheduled Travel To Bengaluru For
Several players in Bengal's Ranji Trophy squad and the team's assistant coach have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to cancel the training sessions and review the scheduled travel to Bengaluru for the Elite Group B game on January 8.....
Bengal Train Accident: Death Toll Reaches 9, Railway Minister Visits Spot
The death count in the Guwahati-Bikaner Express train accident in north Bengal climbed to nine and the officials said tracks have been cleared for traffic. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw arrived at the spot on Friday. ....
Karnataka Lifts Night Curfew, Schools To Reopen From Monday
The Karnataka government on Saturday lifted most of the restrictions in the state following the high-level meeting with Covid experts. Revenue Minister R. Ashok announced that the government has decided to end the night curfew from January 31 onwards. He further stated that the 50 per cent cap on seating capacity in pubs, restaurants, bars, meeting halls has been withdrawn. ....
High Drama At Bengaluru School As Parents Allege Bias Against Muslim Student
High drama prevailed at a Bengaluru school in Karnataka on Saturday as parents of Muslim students alleged bias engaging in a heated debate with the Principal. The school management dismissed one teacher Shashikala for creating unnecessary problems. ....
