Potato, West Bengal

Potato traders threaten strike as Bengal govt persists on supply restrictions to other states
The traders have expressed resentment over the re-imposition of restrictions to supply potatoes to the neighbouring states. The government's decision has garnered wide criticism from traders, and cold storage owners along neighbouring governments.
Potato traders threaten strike from Tuesday if West Bengal doesn’t allow selling to other states
Kolkata, Dec 1 (PTI) Potato traders of West Bengal threatened to go on strike on Tuesday if the state government does not lift restrictions on selling to other states.
West Bengal potato traders to go on strike against export curbs, price rise expected
The West Bengal government's potato export ban has resulted in the seizure of trucks and legal action against drivers.
Potato prices soar to Rs50/kg in retail markets in Odisha as West Bengal stops supply
Potato prices have surged to Rs50 per kg in Odisha due to supply disruptions from West Bengal. This increase comes amid a shortage affecting local markets, with consumers calling for government intervention to stabilize prices.
Potato prices surge Rs 5/kg in Jharkhand on supply restrictions from West Bengal
Potato prices in Jharkhand have increased by Rs 5 per kg due to supply restrictions from West Bengal, which typically meets 60 per cent of the state's demand. The disruption, compounded by a delayed local harvest,
Snakebite cases & deaths set to be ‘notifiable’ in Bengal
The West Bengal health department plans to make snakebite cases and deaths notifiable, a move expected to enhance treatment ...
Kolkata Police arrests former BNP leader from hotel; hospital refuses treatment to Bangladeshis
The arrested BNP leader was living in India for the past two years with a fake passport and an Aadhaar card. He was arrested ...
West Bengal: Bangladeshi National Arrested In Kolkata for Using Fake Document
Kolkata: Kolkata police on Friday had arrested a Bangladeshi national from central Kolkata who was staying in Kolkata for the ...
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Kolkata’s RG Kar ex-principal helped two cartels procure hospital contracts: CBI
Former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh allegedly helped two cartels in procuring hospital contracts, the agency has said in its recently filed chargesheet. The special ...
A week of political muscle flexing and polarisation in West Bengal over Bangladesh situation, Waqf Bill
Trinamool Congress leaders protest against Waqf Bill, vow to fight for minority rights, while BJP focuses on Bangladesh ...
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West Bengal Weather: Cyclone Fengal impacts Kolkata, coastal districts of WB; IMD forecasts heavy rainfall
Cyclone Dana significantly impacted West Bengal. As its effects subside, another cyclone, Fengal, threatens the region. Will ...
More doctors in Bengal refuse to treat Bangladeshis, Siliguri ENT specialist demands patients offer pranam to national flag
Bandopdhyay is a senior ENT specialist working as the Special Medical Officer at the ENT department in the North Bengal ...
'Misinterpreted': Kolkata Raj Bhavan on row over Bengal Governor unveiling his own statue
West Bengal Governor Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose clarified allegations of unveiling his own bust, stating it was a sculptor’s ...
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Rallies taken out in Bengal demanding release of arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh
Several organisations took out rallies in different parts of West Bengal on Sunday to protest against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh and demanded immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy ...
Rainfall, slight rise in temperatures in West Bengal this weekend: IMD
Light rain is expected in East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas districts while moderate rain is likely in North 24 Parganas ...