Centre is trying to “malign” West Bengal, hasn’t sent enough kits for COVID-19 tests: Mamata Banerjee
The Centre has sent only 2,500 VTMs, Banerjee said.
Mamata Banerjee
COVID-19 in Bengal: Number of tests is increasing, but are there other areas of concern?
713 were done in the last 24 hours and will be increased further, an official said.
Central teams don’t need to teach state how to implement lockdown, says Bengal chief secretary; Centre sternly asks govt to cooperate
Only West Bengal is not cooperating, says Central government spokesperson.
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.
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: 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
HS exams in June, colleges & universities to promote students to next semester: Mamata Banerjee
Some restrictions in the state are being lifted.
PM spoke about extending lockdown till April 30, says Mamata Banerjee; schools, colleges in Bengal to remain closed till June 10
Schools and other educational institutions to remain closed till June 10.