West Bengal govt has not any approved Shramik train from Maharashtra
4 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal govt has not any approved Shramik train from Maharashtra

Op India  

After Union Home Minister Amit Shah levelled serious allegations that the West Bengal government is not supporting the Centre in resolving the migrant crisis, the Indian Railways has echoed similar sentiments through its official Twitter account. — Ministry of Railways May 9, 2020 The Indian Railways asserted that while it has run more than 300 Shramik trains to shift the stranded migrant workers in different parts of the country to their respective hometowns, the West Bengal government had till today morning granted approval for only 2 trains, one from each Ajmer and Ernakulam to bring the migrants marooned in these regions back to West Bengal. The Railways further added that only after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s intervention, the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in West Bengal approved an additional 7 Shramik trains- 2 from Punjab, 2 from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Karnataka and 1 from Telangana. HM Amit Shah alleges Mamata Banerjee of stone-walling centre’s efforts to tackle the migrant crisis Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing disappointment over West Bengal government’s reluctance to extend support to help migrant workers reach home.

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Railway Budget 2025: Funds to railway in West Bengal has been increased three times since Mamata was Minister says Vaishnaw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Railway Budget 2025: Funds to railway in West Bengal has been increased three times since Mamata was Minister says Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said funds to railway projects in West Bengal have been increased three times since Mamata Banerjee was in charge of the Ministry of Railways. “The allocation which was in Mamata Didi’s time has been increased three times by Modi ji in West Bengal,” Mr. Vaishnaw said, during a web conference on the Railway …

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee
4 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

Union Minister and Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, drawing parallels between her governance and that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Accusing Banerjee of failing to maintain law and order, the Union Textiles Minister alleged that "Muslim goons" hold sway in West Bengal under the Trinamool …

Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derails in Bengal’s Howrah; TMC targets BJP
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derails in Bengal’s Howrah; TMC targets BJP

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: A parcel van and two passenger coaches of the weekly Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express got derailed near Nalpur station in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Saturday morning, South Eastern Railway officials said, adding that nobody was hurt. The derailment shook the entire train.” Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress targeted the central government saying railway accidents are on the rise because funds …

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee demands railways roll back dynamic pricing, give priority to safety of passengers
1 year, 4 months ago

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee demands railways roll back dynamic pricing, give priority to safety of passengers

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the railways should roll back dynamic pricing of train tickets, and pay more attention to the safety and security of travellers on Sunday. Banerjee, a former railway minister, claimed that train fares were sometimes higher than flight tickets, following reports that ticket costs rose astronomically this week on various routes during the ongoing …

Odisha train tragedy: 'For photoshoot'- BJP's jibe at Mamata; TMC targets CBI probe; full-blown political war
1 year, 9 months ago

Odisha train tragedy: 'For photoshoot'- BJP's jibe at Mamata; TMC targets CBI probe; full-blown political war

India TV News  

Odisha train tragedy: A full-blown political war between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Opposition Bharatiya Janta Party erupted in West Bengal over the tragic train accident in Balasore, Odisha which claimed 288 lives and left thousands of people injured. LoP West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari slammed Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her proposed event in Kolkata to hand over …

Odisha train tragedy: 'It's not the time to suppress the truth'- CM Mamata Banerjee sharpens attack on Centre
1 year, 9 months ago

Odisha train tragedy: 'It's not the time to suppress the truth'- CM Mamata Banerjee sharpens attack on Centre

India TV News  

Odisha train tragedy: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Centre after Railway Board recommended a CBI inquiry into the Balasore train accident saying she wants people to know the truth. Mamata cancels Darjeeling trip Banerjee on Monday cancelled her four-day trip to Darjeeling at the last minute to supervise the treatment and rehabilitation of passengers of …

West Bengal CM Banerjee offers jobs for kin of Odisha's horrific triple train accident
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal CM Banerjee offers jobs for kin of Odisha's horrific triple train accident

India TV News  

Odisha Train Tragedy: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid last respects to those who lost their lives in the heart-wrenching Odisha triple train accident. While interacting with media persons there, Banerjee announced that the state government has decided to provide government jobs for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the horrific train …

West Bengal: 'Situation in state is far worse than Ukraine,' says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari
1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal: 'Situation in state is far worse than Ukraine,' says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

India TV News  

Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of the BJP and the opposition in West Bengal, made a vehement attack on the TMC government led by Mamata Banerjee on Monday, claiming that the "situation in the state is far worse than the situation in Ukraine." "Law is equal for everyone but my allegation is on Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate is …

CM Mamata Banerjee urges people to ensure name in voters' list to avoid detention under NRC
2 years, 4 months ago

CM Mamata Banerjee urges people to ensure name in voters' list to avoid detention under NRC

India TV News  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today cautioned the people of West Bengal, especially those having their original roots in erstwhile East Bengal presently Bangladesh, to get their names checked in the electoral rolls to avoid any kind of detention under the garb of National Register of Citizens. Otherwise, you might be sent to the detention camps under the garb of NRC," …

West Bengal to get 7 new districts, announces CM Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal to get 7 new districts, announces CM Mamata Banerjee

Live Mint  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the state would get seven new districts, raising the total number of districts to 30. The 7 new districts include - Sunderban, Ichhemati, Ranaghat, Bishnupur, Jangipur, Behrampur and one more district will be named in Basirhat," Mamata Banerjee said. While announcing the induction of fresh faces into the cabinet, Mamata Banerjee …

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee to replace governor as chancellor of state varsities
2 years, 9 months ago

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee to replace governor as chancellor of state varsities

India TV News  

Highlights The state education minister introduced The West Bengal University Laws Bill, 2022 Opposition argued that CM's appointment will lead to political interference in higher education Bratya Basu, education minister said that the governor had violated protocols on several occasions The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed a bill to replace Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as …

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor
3 years, 1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday sent out a stern message to her government's bureaucrats not to work under the instructions of governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and political pressure of the BJP and reminded them of their present attachment. At an administrative review meeting, Ms Banerjee looked for K Amarnath, a young IPS officer posted as superintendent of …

‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, suffering from amnesia’: Why Amit Mitra and West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar are trading barbs on Twitter
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, suffering from amnesia’: Why Amit Mitra and West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar are trading barbs on Twitter

Firstpost  

The latest spat is over the the state’s business summits with the governor questioning their purpose Here’s another chapter to add to the long list of spats that Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and West Bengal government have been involved in. Dhankhar vs Amit Mitra On Tuesday, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar had called upon the Mamata Banerjee government to come out …

Covid Restrictions in West Bengal: Here's What New Lockdown Guidelines Allow
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid Restrictions in West Bengal: Here's What New Lockdown Guidelines Allow

News 18  

The COVID-related restrictions in West Bengal were extended till August 30 with relaxations in the curbs during the night hours, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday. “So, we have decided to extend the ongoing COVID restrictions for 15 more days till August 30,” she added. Here are the latest West Bengal lockdown guidelines: – The night hours during which …

Bengaluru-Chennai Shatabdi Express to get back on track from July 21
3 years, 8 months ago

Bengaluru-Chennai Shatabdi Express to get back on track from July 21

Hindustan Times  

Shatabdi xpress trains running between Chennai and Bengaluru will resume operations from July 21, Tamil daily Dina Thanthi reported on Thursday. Train Number 02028/02027 Krantivira Sangoli Rayanna Bengaluru – Chennai MGR Central – KSR Bengaluru Shatabdi trains will resume operations on both sides from July 21, the statement noted. Considered one of the fastest trains to commute between South India’s …

Bengal Governor's visit to areas hit by post-poll violence 'violates' protocol, says CM Mamata Banerjee
3 years, 10 months ago

Bengal Governor's visit to areas hit by post-poll violence 'violates' protocol, says CM Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's visit to post-poll violence-hit Cooch Behar in north Bengal "violates" long-standing protocols regarding field visits. Nearly a week after the Trinamool Congress secured a majority in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly for the third time, a war of words broke out between party chief Mamata Banerjee and …

Political gatherings banned, local trains suspended: Mamata Banerjee announces strict curbs to check virus
3 years, 10 months ago

Political gatherings banned, local trains suspended: Mamata Banerjee announces strict curbs to check virus

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced sweeping restrictions in the state to curb the spread of Covid-19. Addressing the media in Kolkata today afternoon, Banerjee said that the government is taking measures to increase beds in hospitals to address the issue of bed crunch at hospitals. West Bengal: Covid-19 guidelines Covid-19 negative report will now be mandatory for …

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee holds massive rally in Dinajpur
3 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee holds massive rally in Dinajpur

Op India  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee held a major rally in Dakshin Dinajpur today, where she attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, calling them “two goons of Delhi”. We cannot surrender our Bengal to two goons of Delhi: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses a public rally in Dakshin Dinajpur#WestBengalElections pic.twitter.com/Lo1Y81JFeh — ANI April 22, 2021 Critics …

West Bengal: BJP plays big caste card; Mamata says 'frustrated' Amit Shah hatching conspiracies
4 years ago

West Bengal: BJP plays big caste card; Mamata says 'frustrated' Amit Shah hatching conspiracies

India TV News  

BJP's star campaigners Tuesday carpet-bombed West Bengal with rallies, ridiculing Mamata Banerjee for her recent visit to temples and her new-found love for 'Chandi path', provoking retaliatory fire from the TMC boss who accused Home Minister Amit Shah of hatching a conspiracy against her party. BJP big leaders lash out at TMC in Bengal | Big Takeaways JP Nadda | …

Mamata Banerjee not to send state officials, 3 IPS officers to Delhi
4 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee not to send state officials, 3 IPS officers to Delhi

Op India  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided not to send the state’s chief secretary and police chief to New Delhi in compliance with Union Home Ministry’s summons in the wake of a mob attack on BJP chief JP Nadda’s convoy. MHA summons West Bengal CS and DGP to for an explanation on the law and order situation in the …

West Bengal resumes local train services after 7-month hiatus; COVID-19 SOPs in place
4 years, 4 months ago

West Bengal resumes local train services after 7-month hiatus; COVID-19 SOPs in place

India TV News  

Suburban train services in West Bengal resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for more than seven months, due to the coronavirus outbreak. With the reopening of the train services, the authorities are now maintaining a strict vigil and passengers largely adhering to the COVID-19 protocol. The local train services under the jurisdiction of the Eastern and the South Eastern Railways …

Mamata Banerjee ignores etters sent by Railways to resume local trains
4 years, 5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee ignores etters sent by Railways to resume local trains

Op India  

The Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal had announced in August that the state government is ready to allow local train services from September in the state. However, BJP MP Swapan Dasgupta, today, shared copies of letters sent to Mamata Banerjee government by the Eastern Railways on September 1 and then again on October 13 asking the govt to spare …

South Western Railway Hikes Platform Ticket Price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to Prevent Overcrowding
4 years, 6 months ago

South Western Railway Hikes Platform Ticket Price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to Prevent Overcrowding

News 18  

The South Western Railway has hiked the price of the platform tickets in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to prevent overcrowding at stations. People who visit Kranitveera Sangolli Rayanna City Railway Station, Bengaluru Cantonment and Yeshwanthpur railway stations will be charged the increased price. Besides this, the railways has decided that in addition to the special trains already in operation, …

Railways to Restart Shramik Special Trains from Odisha, Announces 3 Special Trains from State
4 years, 6 months ago

Railways to Restart Shramik Special Trains from Odisha, Announces 3 Special Trains from State

News 18  

A day after Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's letter to the Railway Minister requesting him to restart Shramik Special trains from Odisha to ferry migrant workers back to their workplaces in other parts of the country, the Railways announced three special trains for the eastern state. The Railways had on last Thursday said it has met all the existing demand of …

Bengal government requests railway board to resume local train, metro services
4 years, 6 months ago

Bengal government requests railway board to resume local train, metro services

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government has requested the railway board on Friday to resume metro and local train services in the state in a limited manner, maintaining physical distancing among passengers. “This is to bring to your notice that state government is of the view that metro and local train services can be resumed in Bengal in a limited manner maintaining …

In virtual rally, Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over 'culture of political violence' in Bengal, claims state govt patronises corruption
4 years, 9 months ago

In virtual rally, Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over 'culture of political violence' in Bengal, claims state govt patronises corruption

Firstpost  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged culture of political violence in the state Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged culture of political violence in the state. He said though the BJP wants to expand its influence in the …

Results of 40,000 coronavirus tests still pending, says Bengal governor
4 years, 9 months ago

Results of 40,000 coronavirus tests still pending, says Bengal governor

Op India  

In an interview with India TV, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar levelled serious charges against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the state government. The Governor said, “You can imagine the rise in active cases when the test results will be announced.” On being asked by journalist Sushant Sinha about the reason that had been cited for the non-availability of Coronavirus …

Covid-19 lockdown: 256 Shramik trains cancelled by states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, UP top defaulters
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown: 256 Shramik trains cancelled by states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, UP top defaulters

India Today  

As the operation of Shramik Specials move towards culmination, Railways data showed that of the 4,040 trains run till Sunday, 256 were cancelled by state governments, with Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh being the top defaulters. Gujarat, which cancelled the maximum trains after Maharashtra, also ran the maximum 1,026 migrant special trains, ferrying more than 15 lakh migrant workers to …

Workers from West Bengal depart Pune to more challenges at home
4 years, 9 months ago

Workers from West Bengal depart Pune to more challenges at home

Hindustan Times  

The wait for migrant workers from West Bengal ended on Friday after two Shramik special trains left for Kolkata from the Pune railway station. Manoj Jhawar, Pune railway division spokesperson said, “On Friday, two trains were sent from Pune railway station to West Bengal. Jhulan, a migrant from Bihar said, “After seeing stranded people from West Bengal depart by train, …

Mamata Banerjee opens up places of worship from June 1 in West Bengal
4 years, 9 months ago

Mamata Banerjee opens up places of worship from June 1 in West Bengal

Op India  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to open the places of worship from June 1. She added,”all private, public & govt sector offices will open from 8th June, while all tea and jute industries in the state will be 100% operational from 1st June.” All private, public & govt sector offices will open from 8th June, while …

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata
4 years, 10 months ago

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata

India TV News  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Indian Railways of plying 36 Shramik Special trains from Maharashtra to West Bengal without the knowledge of the Trinamool Congress-led state government. Banerjee sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Special trains to the state daily and urged the BJP-led central government not …

Opposition ruled states refuse approval for Shramik Special Trains
4 years, 10 months ago

Opposition ruled states refuse approval for Shramik Special Trains

Op India  

While the opposition parties, particularly the Congress party, has been the most vocal on the migrant issue during the Lockdown, data shows that states run by Congress and other opposition parties are lagging behind other states in running Shramik Special Trains to bring migrants home. It may be noted that the Shramik Special Trains run to move migrants are run …

Tussle over Shramik Special trains for migrants continues between Centre and states; NCP accuses Piyush Goyal of playing 'dirty politics'
4 years, 10 months ago

Tussle over Shramik Special trains for migrants continues between Centre and states; NCP accuses Piyush Goyal of playing 'dirty politics'

Firstpost  

A political slugfest over the Shramik Special trains for migrants workers is going on between Union railways minister Piyush Goyal and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government for the last two days, with the state alleging that not enough trains are being provided to it. Maharashtra VS Centre A political slugfest over the Shramik Special trains is going on between Union …

Railways accuses Maharashtra govt of politicising Shramik trains; claims despite trains being ready, passengers were not available
4 years, 10 months ago

Railways accuses Maharashtra govt of politicising Shramik trains; claims despite trains being ready, passengers were not available

Firstpost  

As the feud between the Maharashtra government and railways refuses to die down, the national transporter accused the state on Tuesday of politicising the migrants issue and alleged that despite trains being ready, passengers were not available. New Delhi: As the feud between the Maharashtra government and railways refuses to die down, the national transporter accused the state on Tuesday …

Railway Minister responds to ‘insufficient train’ claim by Maharashtra
4 years, 10 months ago

Railway Minister responds to ‘insufficient train’ claim by Maharashtra

Op India  

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the Maharashtra government is yet to submit any detail of Shramik Special trains which are scheduled to run from Maharashtra tomorrow. At 7:14 PM today, Piyush Goyal tweeted that they are ready to run 125 trains tomorrow from the state, and requested the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to furnish necessary details like …

Coronavirus Lockdown: Railways to operate 200 non-AC, second class passenger trains daily from 1 June
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Lockdown: Railways to operate 200 non-AC, second class passenger trains daily from 1 June

Firstpost  

While the railways is yet to state which routes these trains will run on, officials said they could cater to the smaller towns and cities. New Delhi: Providing huge relief to people, specially in the country’’s small towns and cities, the railways will run 200 special passenger trains from 1 June, the national transporter said on Tuesday. “Indian Railways will …

Opinion | With lakhs of migrants returning, the writing on the wall is clear: the virus is spreading
4 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | With lakhs of migrants returning, the writing on the wall is clear: the virus is spreading

India TV News  

As the total number of coronavirus cases in India crossed the one-lakh threshold on Monday night, there are causes for concern among public health planners. Till now, more than 17 lakh migrants have been sent to their home states and more special trains and buses are in the pipeline. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, …

Uttar Pradesh has approved nearly 800 Shramik Trains, Bengal only 19
4 years, 10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh has approved nearly 800 Shramik Trains, Bengal only 19

Op India  

Scenes of migrant workers travelling to their native places on foot has gravely troubled the nation. Under such circumstances, people in the railway Ministry are upset because states have been blocking requests for Shramik Trains which, in turn, is causing migrants a great deal of distress. Why can’t they ask their state governments to ask for more trains?” Sources within …

Make sure migrants do not walk home: MHA tells states
4 years, 10 months ago

Make sure migrants do not walk home: MHA tells states

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a fresh communication to states, the Union home ministry, on Friday, instructed states to ensure that migrant workers do not have to walk back to their home states. Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla wrote to states instructing the establishements to urge migrants to take the Shramik Special trains, which are currently in operation. "In case they are …

145 Shramik Special Trains moved 2.10 lakh people in one day
4 years, 10 months ago

145 Shramik Special Trains moved 2.10 lakh people in one day

Op India  

In a remarkable development, the Indian Railway operated 145 Shramik special trains from across India on Thursday. An official statement from the Ministry of Railways informed, “Yesterday, 145 Shramik trains were operated and nearly 2.10 lakh passengers were ferried home. Indian railways operated the Shramik Special trains after MHA orders The Indian Railways decided to operate ‘Shramik special trains’ for …

Lockdown: 642 Shramik Special trains run so far, around 8 lakh migrants ferried home
4 years, 10 months ago

Lockdown: 642 Shramik Special trains run so far, around 8 lakh migrants ferried home

India Today  

The Railways has operated 642 Shramik Special trains since May 1, ferrying home eight lakh migrant workers who were stranded in various parts of the country due to the Covid-19 lockdown, officials said on Wednesday. From Monday, these 'Shramik Special' trains started carrying around 1,700 passengers each, instead of the earlier 1,200, to ferry as many workers home as possible. …

Mamata Banerjee to oppose resumption of railway services in West bengal, says report
4 years, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee to oppose resumption of railway services in West bengal, says report

Op India  

According to a Times Now report, the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, will object to the voluntary resumption of train services during the meeting between PM Modi and chief ministers to review the coronavirus situation in the country later today. | #EndLockdownDebate pic.twitter.com/Cm671EHffa — TIMES NOW May 11, 2020 Mamata Banerjee ‘concerned’ The Times Now report states that …

Amit Shah says West Bengal not allowing migrant trains reach the state
4 years, 10 months ago

Amit Shah says West Bengal not allowing migrant trains reach the state

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing disappointment over West Bengal government’s reluctance to extend support to help migrant workers reach home. Amit Shah pointed out that the Modi government has facilitated the more than 200,000 migrant labourers to reach home and that workers from West Bengal are also eager to go …

Coronavirus: 8 trains to bring nearly 30,000 migrants to Bengal, claims TMC
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: 8 trains to bring nearly 30,000 migrants to Bengal, claims TMC

India Today  

The ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday said the West Bengal government has sought eight special trains from the union government to bring back migrant workers from the state who are stuck outside. Another two trains from Bangalore will ferry 3,904 migrant workers from the five central Bengal districts of Bankura, Purulia, Birbhum, Paschim Bardhaman and Jhargram. Another 2,424 workers will …

Extremely high mortality rate in West Bengal, says Central team
4 years, 10 months ago

Extremely high mortality rate in West Bengal, says Central team

The Hindu  

The Inter Ministerial Central Team, which was stationed in Kolkata on Monday, sent its final observations to the State government highlighting “extremely high mortality rate” from COVID-19, and urging that the West Bengal government should be “transparent and consistent” in reporting figures pertaining to the pandemic. Referring to the information shared by the State government on April 30 which “ …

Bengal allows 2 trains to carry back stranded people; Oppn targets it for going slow
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengal allows 2 trains to carry back stranded people; Oppn targets it for going slow

Hindustan Times  

Amid a spike in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease, West Bengal has decided to go slow in bringing back migrant workers stranded in different states. Despite the pressure being mounted on the government by opposition parties to fast-track the process of bringing back migrant workers, the government has so far given its nod to the …

Two trains to bring back migrants to West Bengal: CM
4 years, 10 months ago

Two trains to bring back migrants to West Bengal: CM

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government on Sunday approved two special trains to bring back migrants from Rajasthan and Kerala following criticism from opposition leaders of not treating the issue of migrant workers with urgency. One train will ferry 1,200 pilgrims from Rajasthan and another will bring back migrants from Kerala, officials familiar with the matter said. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted …

Mamata Banerjee denies permission to central teams to visit COVID-affected areas in West Bengal
4 years, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee denies permission to central teams to visit COVID-affected areas in West Bengal

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday objected to the proposed visit of inter-ministerial central teams to at least seven cities in the state, as she demanded more clarity from the Centre as to the criteria employed in zeroing in on the areas. Later in the day, news agency Asian News International reported a letter written by Banerjee to …

West Bengal govt to provide financial aid to workers from state stranded elsewhere due to coronavirus lockdown, says Mamata Banerjee
4 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal govt to provide financial aid to workers from state stranded elsewhere due to coronavirus lockdown, says Mamata Banerjee

Firstpost  

‘We have decided to provide financial aid and relief to migrant workers and families from Bengal stranded in other states’ said Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that her government will provide financial aid and relief to migrant workers and families from the state stranded outside due to the nationwide lockdown. “We have decided …

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