Confusion over actual financial burden on Bengal exchequer for Durga Puja grants

Confusion over actual financial burden on Bengal exchequer for Durga Puja grants

Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) Confusion is brewing within the West Bengal State Secretariat over the exact financial burden on the state exchequer following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent announcement to enhance the annual grant for community Durga Puja committees this year. The confusion stems from the exact number of community … Read more

SC order directing Bengal to clear 25 pc pending DA dues to cost state exchequer around Rs 12,000 crore

SC order directing Bengal to clear 25 pc pending DA dues to cost state exchequer around Rs 12,000 crore

Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s Friday order directing the West Bengal government to clear 25 per cent of the pending dearness allowances dues within next four weeks, will result into an immediate drain-out of around Rs 12,000 crore, as per initial estimates done by the officials of the … Read more