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We dont insult anybody. We respect everyone irrespective of their religious affinity, Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

WB govt to bring unorganised workers under social security scheme

Under the scheme, unorganised workers are getting financial assistance of Rs 20,000 per annum for any ailment,' the...

14 Jan 2019 3:23 PM IST

Sitaram Yechury, party general secretary.

Talks of CPI(M)-Cong alliance for LS polls to be 'initiated at state...

Yechury was replying to question on why CPI(M) was not initiating talks with Congress at the national level to put up an...

14 Jan 2019 1:18 PM IST

Madhuri returned to Hyderabad on Thursday and on Saturday at about 9 am, she committed suicide by hanging from an iron pipe at her parents place in Neredmet, added the official. (Representational Images)

26-yr-old research scholar found hanging with face covered in Kolkata...

Early investigations revealed that Sukanya, who was a part-time teacher at a nearby college, was to get married later...

14 Jan 2019 10:19 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamul chief Mamata Banerjee.

Mamata accuses BJP of drama over The Accidental Prime Minister'

Describing PM Modi as Gabbar Singh' the Trinamool Congress chief Mamata bantered that he neither smiles nor can speak...

11 Jan 2019 7:46 PM IST

We dont insult anybody. We respect everyone irrespective of their religious affinity, Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi politicising health scheme': Mamata pulls out of Ayushman...

TMC govt has written to Centre to notify about its decision to withdraw from the scheme, a top govt official said..

10 Jan 2019 9:19 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

TMC expels 2 parliamentarians for 'anti-party' activities; Bishnupur...

Trinamool secretary general Partha Chatterjee announced decision of expelling Saumitra Khan and Anupam Hazra.

9 Jan 2019 7:21 PM IST

Developing economies must get ready to cope with possible turbulence:...

Trade has been slowing, global manufacturing activity has been getting weaker and financial conditions have been...

9 Jan 2019 2:06 PM IST

The tea exports to Pakistan during the first 10 months of 2018 rose 22 per cent to 13.07 million kg as compared to 10.65 million kg.

Tea export to Pakistan on the rise: Tea Board data

Total exports during the 10-month period of 2018 increased marginally to 225.76 mkgs valued at Rs 4624 crore.

9 Jan 2019 1:46 PM IST

The triangular Sagar Island, situated around 130 kms from Kolkata, is separated from the mainland by rivers Ganga and Muriganga on two sides and faces the sea on the third side. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle)

Indian Navy deploys specialist' diving team for Ganga Sagar Mela

This action has been taken to provide rescue and relief operations during Ganga Sagar Mela between Jan 13 and 15.

8 Jan 2019 3:54 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamul chief Mamata Banerjee.

'Enough is enough, there will be no bandh in WB': CM on trade union...

State govt announced that employees would be barred from availing casual leave or any half-day leave on Tuesday and Wed.

8 Jan 2019 9:58 AM IST

West Bengals BJP chief Dilip Ghosh (Photo: PTI)

Remarks on Mamata's PM prospects were made in jest: WB BJP chief

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also claimed that the chief minister was ahead in the race among Bengalis.

6 Jan 2019 5:27 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati have given their in-principle approval for alliance after the numerous meetings. (Photo: File)

Don't need insignificant' Congress: Samajwadi Party on alliance with...

Nanda's comments came after Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav moved closer to finaliseseat-sharing formula, ahead of LS polls.

6 Jan 2019 11:09 AM IST