West Bengal government moves Supreme Court against Aadhaar linkage

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Challenging the central government's directive for linking Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique identification number, to all social welfare schemes, the West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court, media reports said.

West Bengal government to provide free GST software for small traders in state

This was announced by state Finance Minister Amit Mitra while addressing a GST Seminar – GST Road Ahead - organized by the Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations (CWBTA), one of the largest apex trade bodies in West Bengal representing over six lakh traders.

Kanyashree Prakalpa: West Bengal govt to soon launch K3 programme for university students

Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS) The West Bengal government on Friday celebrated the international recognition and appreciation received by the Kanyashree Prakalpa here.

Army starts patrolling in violence-hit Darjeeling

Darjeeling, June 8 (IBNS): Army was called out in Darjeeling at the request of the West Bengal government to control the situation arising out of a violent protest by the Gorkha Jamukti Morcha on Thursday, media reports.

West Bengal government opposes GST bill to roll out in assembly in its present form

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Signalling uncertainty over the roll out of Goods Services Tax (GST) in the assembly, state finance minister Amit Mitra in clear words stated on Tuesday that the West Bengal government opposes the bill in its present form, according to media reports.

West Bengal:Youth Congress leaders protest against Centre, state

Kolkata, Mar 5 (IBNS): Kolkata-Uttar Loksabha Youth Congress under the leadership of General Secretary Sri Karmakar marched with a giant rally in the name of "Kendra-Rajya Janbedna Maha-Padyatra" on Sunday.