Tag: West Bengal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Priyangu Pandey was reportedly attacked while traveling in North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, amid a 12-hour Bangla bandh called by the BJP. Pandey alleged that the assault was orchestrated by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers, who allegedly opened fire and hurled bombs at his vehicle in Bhatpara.

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has initiated suo motu cognizance of a disturbing video circulating on social media that includes a rape threat against the 11-year-old daughter of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. This comes amid widespread outrage over the recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

In a moving appeal at the West Bengal border, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has urged hundreds of anxious Bangladeshi nationals to return to their country as India maintains strict border security measures. The jawan's plea was captured in a video by Indian Express, where he addressed the crowd waiting to enter India, emphasizing that shouting would not resolve their issues.

West Bengal Correctional Services Minister Akhil Giri has resigned from his ministerial post following a directive from Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, who demanded...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a strong rebuttal to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following its criticism of her comments regarding the provision of shelter to people from violence-hit Bangladesh. The dispute has arisen after Bangladesh lodged a formal protest with India over Banerjee’s statements.

Following a tragic collision between a goods train and the Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal, train services have been fully restored at the accident site. The collision claimed the lives of 10 individuals.

The West Bengal government has taken proactive measures in response to rising temperatures and heatwave conditions, announcing an early summer break for state-run schools starting from April 22. This decision, prompted by scorching weather conditions, aims to ensure the well-being of students and staff across the state.

In a significant development, IPS officer Vivek Sahay has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for West Bengal, taking over from Rajeev Kumar, who was removed from the position by the Election Commission. The swift appointment of Sahay comes as part of the Election Commission's efforts to ensure a level playing field and integrity in the electoral process, particularly with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Kolkata, West Bengal: The much-anticipated India's first underwater metro service commenced its public operations today, marking a historic moment in the city's transportation infrastructure. Commuters queued up eagerly for the inaugural ride on the country's maiden underwater train, which traverses beneath the Hooghly River.

The ongoing turmoil in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, has taken a new turn as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Suvendu Adhikari, alleged that Sheikh Shahjahan, the main accused in the violence over land disputes and sexual harassment, is now in the "safe custody" of the state police. Adhikari claimed that Shahjahan negotiated a deal with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's police force, securing luxurious treatment while in custody.

Tensions escalated in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Jaspreet Singh, found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators on Tuesday. The confrontation reportedly erupted when Singh prevented BJP lawmakers, including prominent figure Suvendu Adhikari, from accessing troubled areas of Sandeshkhali.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking clarification on the purported deactivation of Aadhaar cards in her state. This move comes in the wake of Banerjee's claims that the BJP-led Centre is engaging in the indiscriminate deactivation of Aadhaar cards, sparking concern among residents just ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Actor-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty has made headlines by announcing her resignation from her Member of Parliament (MP) post on Thursday. However, her resignation is pending acceptance by Trinamool supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

In a recent incident in West Bengal, twelve people have been arrested in connection with an attack on a group of seers or sadhus, leading to a fresh clash between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress. The sadhus, who were en route to Gangasagar, were reportedly attacked by a mob after approaching a group of women for directions.