Drones, CCTVs, central forces: Tight security on Hanuman Jayanti across India after Ram Navami clashes

Drones, CCTVs, central forces: Tight security on Hanuman Jayanti across India after Ram Navami clashes

New Delhi: Days after communal clashes ravaged several parts of West Bengal and Bihar surrounding the Ram Navami celebrations, security arrangements have been tightened across the country in view of the Hanuman Jayanti, media reports said.

by Trans World Features April 06, 2023

Mamata to hold two-day dharna from Mar 29 protesting against Modi govt

Mamata to hold two-day dharna from Mar 29 protesting against Modi govt

Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a two-day dharna (sit-in protest) beginning on Mar 29 protesting against the central government's delay in disbursing funds of MGNREGA scheme and an alleged attempt to malign the state.

by Trans World Features March 22, 2023

West Bengal: Elephant attack kills Madhyamik examinee in Raiganj

West Bengal: Elephant attack kills Madhyamik examinee in Raiganj

Kolkata: A class 10 state board examination candidate was killed in an attack by elephant at Raiganj in West Bengal on Thursday morning, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES February 23, 2023

Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata, to chair Eastern Zonal Council meeting in presence of Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna

Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata, to chair Eastern Zonal Council meeting in presence of Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna

Kolkata : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) meeting at the West Bengal state secretariat Nabanna on Saturday in presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

by Trans World Features December 17, 2022

'Should have taken precautionary measures...': BJP's Dilip Ghosh after 3 killed at Suvendu's event in Bengal

'Should have taken precautionary measures...': BJP's Dilip Ghosh after 3 killed at Suvendu's event in Bengal

Kolkata : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice president Dilip Ghosh on Thursday said precautionary measures should have been taken without depending solely on police after three people were killed at an event organised by West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari in Asansol a day ago.

by Trans World Features December 15, 2022

Non-utility sector main focus in IEEMA's eastern region flagship event; over 82 senior officials to join

Non-utility sector main focus in IEEMA's eastern region flagship event; over 82 senior officials to join

Kolkata: More than 82 senior officials from various non-utility organisations will discuss their upcoming requirements with sellers during a two-day event organised by the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA).

by Trans World Features July 01, 2022

West Bengal: Actor Saurav Das joins Trinamool Congress

West Bengal: Actor Saurav Das joins Trinamool Congress

Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Saurav Das on Friday joined the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, at a time several ruling party members are switching their sides.

by West Bengal: Actor Saurav Das joins Trinamool Congress January 22, 2021

West Bengal excels in Tenpin Bowling Championship 2019

West Bengal excels in Tenpin Bowling Championship 2019

Kolkata, Sept 4: The second West Bengal Tenpin Bowling Championship 2019 concluded recently with West Bengal emerging as the Team winners in 4-member category and runners up in singles and doubles category.

by Trans World Features September 06, 2019

Aditya Academy believes sports is an integral part of a child's education, says group Chairman Anirban Aditya

Aditya Academy believes sports is an integral part of a child's education, says group Chairman Anirban Aditya

Anirban Aditya, Chairman, Aditya Group, explains even though they started with focusing on cricket and football, the Aditya School of Sports (ASOS) is also planning to nurture talented players from other games, as well as looking to promote the brand in the north-eastern states and in Thailand

by IBNS May 18, 2018

West Bengal State Akademi, RBU organises Basant Utsav

West Bengal State Akademi, RBU organises Basant Utsav

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, organised the Basant Utsav a classical music concert featuring artistes and well-known accompanists at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata on March 17 and 18.

by IBNS April 02, 2017

Payment of pension work taken over by Government of West Bengal

Payment of pension work taken over by Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): Government of West Bengal has decided to take over the work of payment of pension from the counter of the office of A.G. (A&E), WB with effect from March 1, 2017.

by IBNS January 09, 2017

Mamata-Centre-Military standoff: Army rebuts allegation of wrongful deployment

Mamata-Centre-Military standoff: Army rebuts allegation of wrongful deployment

Kolkata, Dec 2 (IBNS): The Army on Friday released a series of letters to prove that it had not made any deployment without informing the West Bengal Police and authorities about some routine exercises in some toll plazas, including the one of the second Hooghly Bridge near state secretariat Nabanna in Howrah.

by IBNS December 02, 2016