Mamata Banerjee

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COVID-19 : WB to increase bed strength in govt hospitals before Durga Puja

10:40 pm October 12, 2020

Kolkata: Apprehending a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks in view of Durga Puja festival, the West Bengal cabinet on Monday decided to increase the bed strength in government hospitals by 50 per cent and bring down the charge for coronavirus tests in private health establishments. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has cautioned the […]

Adityanath recommends CBI probe, Gandhi’s make it to Hathras victim’s home

11:28 pm October 3, 2020

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday recommended a CBI probe into the alleged gang-rape and death of a 19-year-old Dalit woman, which triggered nationwide outrage. The decision was announced by the Chief Minister’s Office minutes after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wound up their visit to the home of the victim’s family at a village in Hathras district. Hours earlier, […]

Hathras case: HC summons top officials; Rahul, Priyanka detained by UP cops

10:29 pm October 1, 2020

Noida: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday sent out summons to top Uttar Pradesh officials over the alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman while the Congress staged a dramatic protest, leading to the detention of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by UP police. The two leaders were detained in Greater Noida, just outside Delhi, when they insisted on marching to Hathras to meet the family of […]

Cinema halls to reopen in West Bengal from October 1

11:56 pm September 26, 2020

Kolkata: Cinema halls are set to reopen in West Bengal from October 1 after remaining closed for over six months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday. She also said musical, dance and magic shows would be permitted in the state from next month. “To return to normalcy, Jatras, Plays, OATs, Cinemas […]

Mamata mourns the death of S P Balasubrahmanyam

7:20 pm September 25, 2020

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday mourned the death of veteran playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam and extended condolences to his family and millions of fans. Describing Balasubrahmanyam as “a true legend of music”, she said that his golden voice will be remembered generation after generation. “Grieved to hear of the passing […]