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Unfortunate: SC imposes Rs 10 lakh costs on Bengal govt over non-payment of retiral dues
New Delhi, Feb 19: The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government to pay Rs 10 lakh costs to a former government employee, who retired in 2007 and even after 18 years was not paid his retiral dues and was only getting a provisional pension.
HC summons Bengal Home Secy over govt's 'non-cooperation' with panel on chit funds
Kolkata, Feb 13: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday summoned West Bengal Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty to be present in the court next week and clarify the state government's points in a case related to the state's alleged non-cooperation with a committee formed to ensure compensation for the victims losing money after investing in the deposit schemes of chit fund entities in the state.
Bengal govt announces formation of synergy committee for easy clearance of investment proposals
Kolkata, Feb 8: The West Bengal government, on Saturday, announced the formation of a state-level investment synergy committee (SLISC) as a single window for clearance of investment proposals for the state.
Bill with provisions for penalty for pan masala spitting to be passed in Bengal Assembly
Kolkata, Feb 4: Tough days are ahead for those who are habitual offenders in West Bengal of spitting chewing tobacco or pan masala in public places as a Bill will be introduced in the forthcoming Budget Assembly session with provisions for a hefty financial penalty for such offences.
Bengal government employees may get maximum of 6 pc point DA hike in budget next month
Kolkata, Jan 29: There is a possibility of a maximum six percentage point hike in the dearness allowance for West Bengal government employees in the state budget for financial year 20025-26 scheduled next month, state Finance Department sources said.
Bengal govt politically motivated in seeking death penalty for RG Kar convict: Victim's father
Kolkata, Jan 22: West Bengal government's hyperactive approach in seeking the death penalty for the RG Kar case convict is surely politically motivated, the father of the victim woman doctor said on Wednesday.
Teacher-student ratio to be key factor in merger of West Bengal govt schools
Kolkata, Jan 13: With West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu recently hinting at merger of government-run schools, the department's officials have started working out a strategy to implement the unification, keeping in mind a balanced teacher to student ratio in each amalgamated school.