Day 2 of unlocking the lockdown: passengers in Kolkata & outside have a tough time reaching office, decision on pvt buses pending
How soon will private buses start plying along with state buses?
West Bengal government
Amphan aftermath in Bengal: losses of around Rs.5,000 crore in agriculture
Though early warnings saved huge areas growing crops, the losses are still enormous.
COVID-19: West Bengal fire services minister Sujit Bose tests positive
He and his family members are in home quarantine, following doctors' advice.
COVID-19: Inter-district bus services in Bengal resume from Wednesday
A number of state-run buses are plying in Kolkata too, and the number will be increased.
Amphan aftermath: power supply not yet restored in many parts of Kolkata and suburbs
Behala, Regent Park, Netaji Nagar among areas most affected.
COVID-19 & Amphan impact: Bengal govt urges other states to not rush in sending back migrant workers
Bengal is reeling under the impact of Amphan and wants the process to be staggered.
Binod Kumar appointed new commissioner of Kolkata Municipal Corporation
He is taking over from Khalil Ahmed.
Cyclone Amphan “worse than a national disaster”, says Mamata Banerjee; nearly 6 crore people affected
Large parts of the Sunderbans have been affected and mangrove forests destroyed.
PM announces “interim” cyclone relief of Rs 1,000 crore for Bengal after aerial survey
CM Mamata Banerjee has said that huge amount of funds is required for relief and rehabilitation.
72 dead in Cyclone Amphan, Mamata Banerjee appeals to PM to visit Bengal
Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated for relief and rehabilitation.