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.
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 traders threaten strike from Tuesday if West Bengal doesn't allow selling to other states
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
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,

Kolkata, Bangladesh

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 ...
Political muscle flexing and polarisation in West Bengal on Bangladesh situation and Waqf Bill
Trinamool Congress leaders protest against Waqf Bill, vow to fight for minority rights, while BJP focuses on Bangladesh ...
Suffered from mental health issues: Woman sets herself ablaze in West Bengal, blames husband before truth emerges
A 27-year-old woman was seen ablaze on a Kolkata street, initially claiming her husband and his friends set her on fire.
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Kolkata Weather Alert: Cyclone Fengal to bring rain in South Bengal? Met office gives HUGE update
While Cyclone Fengal won't directly impact the region, it's disrupting the arrival of winter. The Alipore Meteorological ...
Tax Guru1h
Food Supply to Hospital Canteen Taxable, Not Exempt: West Bengal AAR
Ruling No. 14/WBAAR/2024-25, 26/11/2024 In recent case of Bamapada Jana- Karnata West Bengal AAR held that, food is supplied by a separate person under (catering service) contract made by the hospital ...
Kolkata consortium buys 15 lakh sq ft New Town IT park for Rs 638 crore
In a significant commercial real estate deal, RDB Primarc Techno Park acquired the 15 lakh sq ft DLF Techpark 1 in Kolkata's ...
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Says TMC Will Support Central Govt’s Decision On Bangladesh
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday referring to the arrest of ISKCON monk in Bangladesh at state ...
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Kolkata hospital refuses to admit Bangladeshi patients as protest over attacks on Hindus escalates
The announcement comes amid ongoing protests over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, which make up approximately 8% of the ...