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Bengal Government To Reopen Primary Schools After Evaluating Covid Situation: CM
West Bengal Schools Reopening: Some caution should be exercised before reopening primary schools as there are warnings of another variant of coronavirus, the chief minister said.
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Bengal Allows Fairs, Wedding Functions; Covid Curbs Extended Till Jan 31
The West Bengal government on Saturday extended the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions till January 31, allowing fairs on open grounds in a very restricted manner with strict adherence to safety norms, an official order said.
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Thousands Set To Throng Bengal Despite Covid As High Court Allows Holding Gangasagar Mela
Gangasagar Mela: Nearly one million devotees are expected to gather on the banks of the Ganges river this Friday and Saturday for a holy bathe despite galloping COVID-19 infections across the country, an official told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Over 90% Of India's Eligible Population Has Received A Dose Of Covid Vaccine: PM Modi
The Central Government has so far given 11 crore free COVID-19 vaccine doses to West Bengal for its fight against Coronavirus, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee's Virtual Meeting On Friday As Bengal Cases Rise
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she will hold a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as the number of daily coronavirus cases in the state has increased to 14,022.
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Bengal Allows Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Thrice A Week
In light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the West Bengal government on Tuesday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation informing it of their decision to allow domestic flights from Mumbai and Delhi only thrice a week from January 5.
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Bengal Schools Closed, 50% Staff Limit Applies To Offices
Bengal Covid Curbs: Bengal's Covid restrictions include closing of all schools and colleges, as well as cinema halls, gyms and swimming pools, and beauty salons. Attendance at government and private offices will be capped at 50 per cent.
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Kolkata Airport Issues New Covid Guidelines For Travellers. Check Details
The Airport Authority of India (AAI), Kolkata on Monday issued guidelines stating that passengers arriving in West Bengal should be either fully vaccinated or carry an RT-PCR negative report for COVID-19, conducted within 72 hours of departure.
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"Why Centre, Not States": Mamata Banerjee On Supplying Vaccines To Private Hospitals
Alleging that the Narendra Modi government is not following the spirit of federalism, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wondered why the Centre kept to itself the right of distribution of 25 per cent COVID-19 vaccines to private hospitals.
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Bengal Allows Eateries To Open For 3 Hours With Vaccinated Staff
With the Covid-19 situation improving in West Bengal, the state government on Thursday decided to allow restaurants to open for three hours in the evening, provided people working there are vaccinated, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
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Viral Video: 'Going To Buy Sweets' - Man Steps Out With Sign Around Neck Amidst Bengal Lockdown
We recently came across a video where a man from West Bengal took his love for sweets (mishti) to the next level. Read on to know more.
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Bengal Suspends Local Trains, Negative Covid Test Must For Visitors
West Bengal suspends local trains from tomorrow; negative Covid test report must for those flying into the state from Friday
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Counting On For UP Panchayat Elections Amid Huge COVID-19 Crisis
Counting of votes for Uttar Pradesh's panchayat elections, questioned by many for taking place in the middle of an unprecedented coronavirus crisis, began on Sunday morning alongside that for the closely watched polls in West Bengal and other states.
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West Bengal Votes In 8th Phase As Coronavirus Cases Rise. See Pics
Polling began at 7 am today for 35 seats in the eighth phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal amid the rampaging second wave of COVID-19.
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Final Phase Of Bengal Polls Today As Covid Cases Hit Record High: 10 Facts
The eighth and final phase of voting is being held in Bengal today amid the growing menace of Covid that is spreading fast in the state. The election is being held on 35 seats lying across Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum and Kolkata.
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Bengal Government To Reopen Primary Schools After Evaluating Covid Situation: CM
West Bengal Schools Reopening: Some caution should be exercised before reopening primary schools as there are warnings of another variant of coronavirus, the chief minister said.
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Bengal Allows Fairs, Wedding Functions; Covid Curbs Extended Till Jan 31
The West Bengal government on Saturday extended the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions till January 31, allowing fairs on open grounds in a very restricted manner with strict adherence to safety norms, an official order said.
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Thousands Set To Throng Bengal Despite Covid As High Court Allows Holding Gangasagar Mela
Gangasagar Mela: Nearly one million devotees are expected to gather on the banks of the Ganges river this Friday and Saturday for a holy bathe despite galloping COVID-19 infections across the country, an official told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Over 90% Of India's Eligible Population Has Received A Dose Of Covid Vaccine: PM Modi
The Central Government has so far given 11 crore free COVID-19 vaccine doses to West Bengal for its fight against Coronavirus, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee's Virtual Meeting On Friday As Bengal Cases Rise
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she will hold a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as the number of daily coronavirus cases in the state has increased to 14,022.
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Bengal Allows Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Thrice A Week
In light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the West Bengal government on Tuesday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation informing it of their decision to allow domestic flights from Mumbai and Delhi only thrice a week from January 5.
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Bengal Schools Closed, 50% Staff Limit Applies To Offices
Bengal Covid Curbs: Bengal's Covid restrictions include closing of all schools and colleges, as well as cinema halls, gyms and swimming pools, and beauty salons. Attendance at government and private offices will be capped at 50 per cent.
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Kolkata Airport Issues New Covid Guidelines For Travellers. Check Details
The Airport Authority of India (AAI), Kolkata on Monday issued guidelines stating that passengers arriving in West Bengal should be either fully vaccinated or carry an RT-PCR negative report for COVID-19, conducted within 72 hours of departure.
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"Why Centre, Not States": Mamata Banerjee On Supplying Vaccines To Private Hospitals
Alleging that the Narendra Modi government is not following the spirit of federalism, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wondered why the Centre kept to itself the right of distribution of 25 per cent COVID-19 vaccines to private hospitals.
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Bengal Allows Eateries To Open For 3 Hours With Vaccinated Staff
With the Covid-19 situation improving in West Bengal, the state government on Thursday decided to allow restaurants to open for three hours in the evening, provided people working there are vaccinated, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
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Viral Video: 'Going To Buy Sweets' - Man Steps Out With Sign Around Neck Amidst Bengal Lockdown
We recently came across a video where a man from West Bengal took his love for sweets (mishti) to the next level. Read on to know more.
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Bengal Suspends Local Trains, Negative Covid Test Must For Visitors
West Bengal suspends local trains from tomorrow; negative Covid test report must for those flying into the state from Friday
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Counting On For UP Panchayat Elections Amid Huge COVID-19 Crisis
Counting of votes for Uttar Pradesh's panchayat elections, questioned by many for taking place in the middle of an unprecedented coronavirus crisis, began on Sunday morning alongside that for the closely watched polls in West Bengal and other states.
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West Bengal Votes In 8th Phase As Coronavirus Cases Rise. See Pics
Polling began at 7 am today for 35 seats in the eighth phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal amid the rampaging second wave of COVID-19.
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Final Phase Of Bengal Polls Today As Covid Cases Hit Record High: 10 Facts
The eighth and final phase of voting is being held in Bengal today amid the growing menace of Covid that is spreading fast in the state. The election is being held on 35 seats lying across Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum and Kolkata.
