Rainfall to continue in Bengal over weekend
South Bengal will have heavier rainfall than north Bengal.
West Bengal news
57 deaths audited, 18 persons died due to COVID-19, says Bengal govt
The Centre has asked states to audit and institutionalise COVID 19 deaths, Sinha said.
COVID-19: Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee warns private schools against fee hike
Many are facing financial hardships due to the lockdown.
COVID-19: Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo launches app for virtual tour
Virtual tour of the zoo will be educative and fun.
COVID-19 in Bengal: 3 doctors from Calcutta Medical College test positive, interns allege mismanagement, demand mass testing for all health workers
Interns have demanded immediate closing of the Eden Hospital and its proper fumigation.
Home Ministry says COVID-19 situation in Kolkata & some parts of Bengal “serious”, will send teams to assess situation
The teams will make on the spot assessment, issue necessary directions to the state authorities and submit report to the Centre.
COVID-19: Bengal government starts rapid and pool testing
14 medical college and hospitals have been asked to carry out rapid tests in 28 districts.
Bengal well prepared, 178 out of nearly 8,000 beds allotted for COVID-19 patients used so far, says chief secretary
Only 10 ventilators out of 1500 have been used so far, he said.
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: Left-Congress to hold protest meet in Kolkata on Saturday against govt “mismanagement”
The Opposition has accused the government of suppressing the number of deaths.