Mamata Banerjee questions Centre’s move to send teams to Bengal, says “won’t be able to move ahead on this” unless reason is clear
She said the criterion on the basis of which teams were being sent was unclear.
Lockdown in India
A new strong world and an equally strong economy will emerge out of these difficult times
Managing Director, Siddha Group, writes on how he looks at the lockdown, its difficulties and how to start on a positive note.
COVID-19: Left leaders stage protest in Kolkata against govt “mismanagement”, face arrest
Left Front allegations against the Bengal government include trying to suppress the actual number of deaths.
State armed police in markets to control crowd, no more than five persons allowed together
All markets should have soaps and sanitizers.
COVID-19 in Bengal: some parts of Kolkata & Howrah particularly vulnerable, says Mamata Banerjee; some areas sealed, put on alert
Banerjee warned people that lapses could lead to community transmission.
COVID-19 in Bengal: samples to be collected from those without symptoms too in clusters & quarantine centres
The government has marked areas with relatively high number of COVID-19 cases as high-risk areas.
COVID-19 lockdown: 11,300 car owners booked, nearly 1,600 vehicles seized in Kolkata
Action is being taken against those flouting lockdown rules.
COVID-19 in Bengal: 24 new cases in a day; 144 active cases now, 10 deaths
Chief secretary says health is a state subject and state and Centre are jointly taking steps.
COVID-19 in Bengal: complaints of insufficient ration distribution, food secretary changed
There was inadequate supply of foodgrains from ration shops.
COVID-19 lockdown: sweet shops in Bengal to remain open from 8am to 4pm
The earlier timing was 12 noon to 4 pm