West Bengal

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Bangladesh

West Bengal to issue medical visas to Bangladeshi patients within 48 hours

The state government will also launch a special portal to facilitate medical visa applications

Serampore: The ‘Danish’ city of West Bengal
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Serampore: The ‘Danish’ city of West Bengal

Social activist Medha Patkar referred to The Helsinki Rules on the Uses of the Waters of International Rivers and added that water of rivers running through international borders needs to be shared. File | Photo Credit: PTI
South Asia

Indian activist Medha Patkar urges CM Mamata to agree to Teesta water treaty with Bangladesh

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South Asia

At least seven killed, several injured in explosion at fireworks factory in West Bengal

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World+Biz

Dengue in West Bengal spreading from Bangladesh: Mamata

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Bangladesh

Barges carrying fly ash to Bangladesh trigger erosion in Sunderbans, says West Bengal minister

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Politics

West Bengal panchayat election results today; Indian state sees 42 deaths, re-polling

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South Asia

Mamata Banerjee says 'no ego clash' regarding a grand alliance of anti-BJP parties

Amit Shah, President of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), addresses supporters during a public rally at Bhaat village on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India October 16, 2017/ Reuters
South Asia

In Bengal, Amit Shah sets new target for 2024 polls, says end Hilter-like regime

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Exploring heritages and histories in West Bengal’s Nadia

The catch of Hilsa along the West Bengal coast has been dwindling. (HT File image)
South Asia

West Bengal fish traders request Bangladesh govt to send 2000 MT Hilsa in festive season

Partha Chatterjee. Photo: Collected
South Asia

Teacher recruitment scam: West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee sacked from cabinet

Partha Chatterjee. Photo: Collected
South Asia

West Bengal Minister held in teacher recruitment scam