Messi Kolkata Fiasco: Bengal Govt Begins Push to Refund 33,000 Fans After Chaotic Stadium Show
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that an internal process is underway to facilitate refunds for around 33,000...
Annapurna Yojana Money Not Credited Even on August 29? Know What Beneficiaries Should Do
The third instalment of West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana has triggered considerable anxiety among beneficiaries as many women are still waiting...
Transfer Relief for Bengal Govt Employees!
West Bengal government employees subject to transfers will now have access to a revised financial benefit to help meet relocation...
Malda Infant Deaths: Special Team to Probe Rising Toll!
Concern over a series of infant deaths at Malda Medical College and Hospital has prompted the state to step up its scrutiny, with a specialist team expected to visit the hospital on Saturday to assess the situation. The team is expected to examine the paediatric department, Critical Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, besides […]
₹50,000 Transfer Relief for Bengal Govt Employees!
West Bengal government employees subject to transfers will now have access to a revised financial benefit to help meet relocation costs. The state has introduced a Composite Transfer and Packing Grant, replacing the earlier system of separate transfer grants and packing allowances. The new arrangement provides a lump-sum payment of up to ₹50,000 or 80% […]
Low-Pressure Alert! Rain Set to Intensify Across Bengal
A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal–north Odisha coasts, bringing another spell of unsettled weather to the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the system formed at 5.30am on Saturday, August 29, under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation. It is expected to move […]
Kolkata Weather Today: Fresh Bay System Keeps City Under Rain Cloud, More Showers Likely Through Weekend
Kolkata, August 29, 2026: Kolkata is likely to remain firmly in the grip of an active monsoon pattern on Saturday, with a predominantly cloudy sky, intermittent rain and a heightened possibility of thunderstorms keeping the city’s weather unsettled. The latest forecasts indicate that the spell of wet weather is unlikely to be a one-day affair, […]