Andhra Pradesh wins national awards for tourism initiatives
Minister Kandula Durgesh receives Excellence in Tourism Leadership award at 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata
After Gaighata, Samserganj sees second encounter killing in Bengal on same day
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Hours after the encounter killing of Prahlad Das, an accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl at Gaighata in North 24 Parganas district, another accused was killed in a police encounter in West Bengal on Tuesday, this time in Murshidabad's Samserganj area, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Samiul Sheikh, one of the accused in the murder of local BJP leader Sujit Mondal. Sheikh was in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal police. According to police, Sheikh was taken by the CID to the crime scene on Tuesday afternoon as part of the investigation and for the reconstruction of events related to the murder case. The accused reportedly snatched the firearm from an escorting CID officer and fired at the police personnel, officials said. The CID officers retaliated, leaving Sheikh critically injured. He was rushed to Jangipur Sub-Divisional Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The state CID was investigating the murder of Sujit Mondal. On Tuesday, the accused Samiul Sheikh was taken to the spot to reconstruct the crime scene. At that time, a gun battle took place. After that, the accused was taken to the hospital, where the doctors declared him dead, said an officer from Jangipur Police District in Murshidabad. Sujit Mondal, a local BJP leader and a resident of the Old Dakbanglo area of Samserganj, mysteriously disappeared on August 28 this year. His dismembered body was later recovered. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had then said that Mondal was killed with a meat-cutting knife. The police later arrested the three accused, namely Samiul Sheikh, Tajkira Bibi and Johnny Sheikh. The murder case also sparked allegations of police negligence. Mondal's wife, Sumana Mondal, alleged that despite repeatedly approaching the local police station after her husband's disappearance, she received no assistance. The incident led to disciplinary action against several police officials, including suspensions, transfers and departmental inquiries. The Chief Minister then termed it a 'major blunder'. With Sheikh's death on Tuesday, West Bengal witnessed two separate police encounter killings involving accused persons on the same day on Tuesday.
Kolkata Man, Father Stripped, Paraded Naked For Kissing A Girl
Three persons arrested for forcing a teenage boy, his father and friend to walk naked in a south Kolkata locality for kissing his girlfriend were paraded through the area shirtless and in shorts by police on Tuesday to reconstruct the incident.
Kolkata police reconstruct Sarsuna parade case, accused taken to spots in shorts
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Tuesday took the three accused arrested in connection with the public parading of a youth and his father in the Sarsuna area of south Kolkata to the crime scene for reconstruction of the incident. The arrested accused, identified as Pradeep Sarkar and Rahul Barman, were taken to the locality wearing shorts and with ropes tied around them as part of the reconstruction exercise. Senior police officers and personnel from Sarsuna Police Station were present during the process, which was videographed. According to police officials, the accused could be brought back to the spot again if required for further questioning and face-to-face interrogation. According to investigators, the incident occurred on Sunday when a youth allegedly went to meet his minor girlfriend at Khudiram Palli under the Sarsuna police station area. The girl's family allegedly found the two together and summoned the youth's father to the house. Police said the youth, his father and a friend were confined, assaulted and verbally abused before being forced to walk naked along a street in the locality. They were also beaten with glass bottles and paraded at gunpoint for around 50 metres. The youth's mother was also assaulted and later underwent a medical examination. In their statement to investigators, members of the victim's family claimed that they were given three options by the girl's family: face a police case, allow the youth to be shot dead, or walk naked through the streets while the incident was recorded. They alleged that they chose the third option out of fear for their lives. The circulation of photographs and videos of the incident on social media later triggered tensions in the area. On Monday morning, a group of agitated residents attacked and vandalised the youth's house. Following the incident, police arrested the minor girl's father, mother and uncle. Investigators on Tuesday recreated the sequence of events and recorded the reconstruction process as part of the ongoing probe.
ZSI discovers new electric ray species in deep waters of Arabian Sea
Kolkata, Oct 27: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of electric ray from the deep waters of the southeastern Arabian Sea in the northern Indian Ocean, a ZSI statement said on Tuesday. The discovery marks the first confirmed record of the genus Tetronarce in the northern Indian Ocean, shedding new light on the rich and poorly explored biodiversity of India's deep-sea ecosystems, the statement said. The research was carried out under the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Deep Ocean Mission project, which focuses on the taxonomy, distribution, biology, and status of deep-sea chondrichthyans (cartilaginous fishes) in Indian waters. The findings have been published in the international taxonomy journal Zootaxa. Collected off India's southwestern coast, the new speciescommonly named the Arabian Black Electric Rayis distinguished by several unique physical and genetic traits, the statement said. The discovery was led by Dr K K Bineesh (Scientist) and Anil Kasinath (Junior Research Fellow) from the Marine Biology Regional Centre (MBRC) of ZSI in Chennai, in collaboration with Dr David A Ebert of the Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San Jose State University, USA. The species has been named Tetronarce Ramanamurthy in honour of Dr M V Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of the Deep Ocean Mission, Ministry of Earth Sciences, recognising his outstanding contributions to marine science, ocean engineering, and marine hazard mitigation in India. Deep-sea marine habitats remain among the most difficult ecosystems to study, noted the research team. By integrating classical morphological taxonomy with modern molecular tools, we can uncover hidden marine life, clarify evolutionary relationships and establish critical baselines for ocean conservation, the statement added.
Kolkata Doctors Take Bedridden Patient to Durga Puja After 12 Years
Durga puja 2026: The stories behind Bengals patachitra artists
You spotted them at Kolkatas Durga Ppuja pandals, selling paintings, kurtas and curios. But behind these colourful wares is a world of travelling storytellers, sung scrolls and a tradition now caught between reinvention and the risk of losing its story
Naked parade case takes a turn: Kolkata cops recreate crime scene, watch accused marched shirtless
Wormwood Synergy Hotels lines up new projects in Shantiniketan, Siliguri, Digha and Sundarbans
Naman Shaw recalls how his understanding of Karva Chauth changed after moving to Mumbai
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Actor Naman Shaw has opened up about his memories of Karva Chauth. He revealed that the festival was not widely celebrated during his childhood in Kolkata. He shared that his understanding of the tradition initially came from Hindi films, and it was only after moving to Mumbai and befriending people from North India, especially Punjabis, that he experienced the festival and its celebrations more closely. Speaking about the significance of Karva Chauth and the bond it celebrates between couples, Naman told IANS, I think festivals like Karva Chauth are beautiful because they celebrate love, commitment, and the little things that keep a relationship strong. For me, a relationship is not just about grand gestures; its about being there for each other, understanding each other, and standing by each other through every phase of life. I also love how traditions evolve with time. Today, its increasingly about mutual love and respect, where both partners celebrate their bond in their own way. Reflecting on his personal memories, the Kasamh Se actress revealed that Karva Chauth was not a major festival during his childhood in Kolkata. His initial understanding of the tradition came largely from Hindi films. It was only after moving to Bombay and making friends with people from North India, particularly Punjabis, that he experienced the festival and its excitement more closely. Sharing how his perspective changed after marriage, the actor said, As an actor, I had performed Karva Chauth scenes on television many times, but celebrating it in real life after getting married was a completely different experience. Naman also spoke about how celebrations have transformed over the years. I feel Karva Chauth was earlier more personal and family-oriented. It was about faith, love, and spending that special time together. Today, with social media, I sometimes feel the focus has shifted more towards dressing up, clicking pictures, and showcasing the celebration to the world, he shared. Expressing his preference for simpler celebrations, he added, I personally feel the beauty of any festival lies in what it means to you and your partner, rather than how it looks to others. I miss that simplicity, where the focus was more on feeling and expressing love for each other than on showing it to the world. On the personal front, Naman Shaw is married to Nehaa Mishra, and the couple has a son named Kriivaan. Professionally, Naman Shaw is known for his roles in several popular Hindi television shows, including Kasamh Se, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kasturi and Tashan-e-Ishq. He also appeared as Adit Saxena in Mangal Lakshmi and as Anuj in Kairee Rishta Khatta Meetha, among other shows.
After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctor
After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctors MLA mother seeks same fate for daughters killers Kolkata: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar rape and murder victim, on Tuesday demanded similar treatment for those accused in her daughters case as meted out to Prahlad Das, the accused in the rape and murder of a 17-year-old [] The post After Gaighata encounter, RG Kar doctors MLA mother seeks same fate for daughters killers appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Todays Gold Rate in India October 27: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 27
Kolkata Stampede Investigation Reveals Ignored Police Warnings
CCTV footage shows devotees ignoring police warnings during the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. Kolkata Stampede Investigation Reveals Ignored Police Warnings
Modi, Adani documentary banned from publication till Jan 31, 2027
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday, October 26, barred the publication, uploading, and sharing of a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani till January 31 next year. The injunction followed a plea by Adani Enterprises Limited before the high courts vacation bench against tech entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia, who is alleged Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Junior doctors, interns at Kolkata govt. hospital allege threats over stampede claims
Senior doctors back the interns, alleging a witch hunt over questions on hospital facilities and patient referrals to private hospitals
Monalisa reveals her special connection with Bihar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Monalisa has opened up about her special connection with Bihar. She said she feels at home whenever she visits Patna and is happy to receive so much love from people. The actress, who was recently in Patna, expressed her excitement about visiting the city and shared how people often associate her with Bihar even when she travels to other places for shoots. Speaking about her experience, Monalisa told IANS, I am very excited. Whenever I come to Patna, I feel at home. When I go out for shoots, everyone thinks that I belong to Bihar. I feel very good. I get a lot of love. The actress added that the warmth and affection she receives make her visits to the city special. She also expressed happiness over the way people connect her with the state, describing it as a positive and heartwarming experience. Monalisa is widely known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema and television. Monalisa, whose real name is Antara Biswas, hails from Kolkata, West Bengal. Despite her roots in West Bengal, the actress said she feels at home in Patna and is touched by the affection she receives from people who often associate her with Bihar. Monalisa recently opened up about the objectification of women in the entertainment industry. She drew a comparison between mainstream Hindi cinema and regional films. The actress told IANS, I think in Hindi cinema, even when there is a lot of skin show, the way it is shot is often very aesthetic. Because of the way it is presented, people may not feel that it looks wrong. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, the actress said. Monalisa noted that regional cinema, especially Bhojpuri films, has not always portrayed such scenes with the same visual sophistication as mainstream Hindi movies. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, she said.
SAI Kolkata Honours Asian Games Medallists
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Kolkata Parading: Girl's Family Arrested
Police in Kolkata arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets for kissing the girl. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, sparked public outrage and led to charges including attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.
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Bengal Class 11 student rape-murder accused killed in encounter during crime scene reconstruction
Shoot Him Or Walk Naked: Kolkata Man, Son Paraded After Teen Caught Kissing
The police officer said some members of the girl's family fled before police arrived.
Amway India plans further store expansion to strengthen consumer engagement
New Delhi, Oct 26:Amway India plans to expand and renovate its stores across key markets over the next three to four years to strengthen consumer engagement and provide distributors with better opportunities to grow their businesses. Amway Global President and CEO Michael Nelson inaugurated the companys new store in Gurugram during his visit to the city. The expansion builds on the Rs 100 crore investment announced by Nelson last year for initiatives including strengthening the companys physical presence in India. The company said its stores would function as experience centres, enabling consumers to explore its products and health and wellbeing solutions while providing distributors with platforms for customer interaction and community building. Nelson said India remained central to Amways global growth strategy, citing rising demand for trusted, science-backed health and wellbeing solutions and personalised consumer experiences. Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India, said the stores were designed as engagement hubs rather than conventional retail outlets, focusing on product awareness, direct interaction and consumer education. According to the company, Amway India operates more than 85 stores nationwide and has opened or revamped over 14 outlets in recent months across markets including Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra and Imphal, as well as smaller cities. The planned expansion will extend its presence across metropolitan, tier-two and tier-three markets.
CM: Wont shield Chorbagan guilty, will release probe panel findings
Behala horror: Girlfriends family parades teen, dad, friend naked at gunpoint
Posta Promoter Files Chanda Extortion Plaint
Pandal safety measures: CM Suvendu To Hold Meet With Kali Puja Clubs Tomorrow
Spare Horses From Carriages In Kol Fast: Ex-MP, Bereaved Father Of New York Victim
Chorbagan theme artist summoned for questioning
ISL: Manvir Singh's Strike Hands Mohun Bagan Super Giant Win Over Chennaiyin FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League 2026-27 match in Kolkata on Monday
AP Bags Tourism Leadership, Outstanding State Awards
Andhra Pradesh received national tourism honours for leadership and innovative sector reforms at the 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata.
Buying land? New record system to make plot categories easier to check
Hold KMC and Howrah polls after special summary revision: Opposition to SEC
KMC draft roll with 32 lakh voters out, election notice likely on Nov 2
CM seeks PM date for Sec V Orange Line link flag-off
Traffic snarls choke Darj, tourists told to leave early to catch flights
Fitness certs must for Sandakphu tourists
IIT-Kharagpur inks deal with alumni to set up Indias first AI school
Youth held for online posts against CM
Unseen sketch to be on display at Bengal Biennales Jogen Chowdhury exhibition
Man smashes beer bottles on womens heads
Senior citizen duped of Rs 40k in ATM card swap
Guests return to hotels drives mini revival in Mini Bangla
Feed from 17 of 30 CCTV cameras missing from Chorbagan pandal
Cops reach stampede survivors houses to record statements
Cyclone Arnab gains strength, Kolkata to get rain, escape wind fury
Uncertainty over 2 Bazi Bazaars as new entrant seeks organiser role
Boy, father paraded naked in Kolkata for kissing girlfriend
A day after a 17-year-old boy, his father and friend were paraded naked through the streets of a south Kolkata locality after he was caught kissing his girlfriend, the police arrested the girl's parents and maternal uncle on Monday.
Three men paraded naked in Kolkata; three arrested
A minor girls family members threaten victims with gun; video of assault goes viral
NRS Medical College interns face probe over paid duty exchange chat
Kolkata Residents Criticize Kharges Controversial Remarks on PM Modi
Kolkata citizens express discontent over Congress leader Kharges remarks about PM Modi, calling them disrespectful and inappropriate. Kolkata Residents Criticize Kharges Controversial Remarks on PM Modi
3 Indian Cities In World's Most Polluted Top 10: Kolkata Ranks Second
Kolkata ranked second in IQAir's global list with an AQI US of 165, while Mumbai stood fifth at 139 and Delhi seventh at 129.
Bengal Puja Tragedy Sparks Wish For One-engine Sarkar
The public needs someone to blame; and the blame for the Chorbagan tragedy has shifted to the new line-up of BJPs North Kolkata heavyweights, Tamaghna Ghosh and the MLA from Jorasanko, Bijay Ojha. It is not sufficient, though logically necessary, that various minions of the committee are arrested for the lapses in crowd control. The public seems to have made up its mind; the committee failed
Kolkata Bishop asks churches to maintain records amid conversion allegations, attacks
Fate of voters deleted during SIR hangs in balance for upcoming municipal polls in Kolkata
Opposition parties as well as civil society members in West Bengal have demanded that the State Election Commission in view of the large number of eligible electors deleted from the electoral roll under SIR, consider holding elections only after the conclusion of the special re-enrolment drive and SSR
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board earned an Excellence Award at the TAAI 69th Convention in Kolkata, highlighting the state
Kolkata Man, Father Paraded Naked On Street Over Relationship With Minor
Three people, including the woman's father and uncle, have been arrested in the case, a senior police officer said on Monday.
Shoot your son or walk naked with him: Kolkata father given ultimatum
Kolkata: An 18-year-old, his father and his friend were paraded naked and insulted by the family of a teenage girl in West Bengals Kolkata because the young man was allegedly caught kissing the girl, who is 13 years old. The father was reportedly given two choices either kill his son or walk with him Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RG Kar case: Victims mother denies connection with ongoing social media campaign against CBI
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R.G. Kar rape & murder victim, on Monday claimed that her name and picture are being used in an ongoing social media campaign against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Debnath had at the same time denied having any connection with that social media campaign against the CBI. The social media campaign against the CBI started soon after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, had granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, the former and controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, in the CBI-registered case against him accusing him of involvement in the multi-crore financial irregularities at the said medical establishment. In the social media campaign, the CBI was accused of a lackadaisical probe in the matter, as a result of which Ghosh was granted bail by the apex court. Social media was flooded with posters using the name of the victims mother and the BJP legislator, where a call was given to hit the streets on November 12 on the issue of Ghosh being granted bail by the apex court. A protest program is being promoted using my name and photo on various social media platforms, including Facebook. But I am not the initiator of that program. I am not in any way involved in organising, promoting or managing the protest program. Such propaganda is being carried out using my name and photo without my permission, she said. She also reacted strongly to some comments attributed to her in the social media campaign promoted under the names of Voice of Abhaya and Voice of Women. I have faith in the country's judiciary and the West Bengal government. I believe that every issue should be resolved with respect for the law and the constitution. I strongly condemn the misuse of my name and picture and the involvement of my name in this misleading campaign. I want to make it clear that I do not know who is taking to the streets and who wants to protest. I have no relation with any of them, Ratna Debnath said.
Naseeruddin Shah supports SRFTI students after campus row, BJP leaders hit back at actor
Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has once again found himself at the centre of a political controversy over his remarks. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has targeted him after he came out in support of students at the Kolkata-based Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI). The BJP alleged that the actor was seeking to undermine the country's democracy. The controversy erupted when students at the institute were protesting for their demands and Shah appealed to the public to support them. The development has once again sparked a debate about freedom of expression, student movements and political reactions.
Man Arrested For Derogatory Posts Against West Bengal CM
Kolkata Police have arrested a man in Dum Dum for allegedly posting derogatory comments and circulating false information about West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders on social media. The arrest followed a complaint, and the accused is scheduled to appear in court later on Monday.
Khajuraho set for Rs 500 crore tourism push to join Delhi-Agra-Jaipur circuit
AI takes centre stage as TAAI convention returns to Kolkata after 22 years
Kolkata Police Investigates Deadly Stampede at Durga Puja Pandal
Kolkata polices special investigation team questions artists and witnesses following a tragic stampede that claimed 19 lives during Durga Puja. Kolkata Police Investigates Deadly Stampede at Durga Puja Pandal
ALIMCO Various Posts Admit Card 2026 Out
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) has released the admit card download notice for various posts under Advertisement No. AD3F01/January-2026. The online examination will be held on 2 November 2026 at centres in Kanpur, Lucknow, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: SIT to quiz pandal artist, three eyewitnesses
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kolkata Police, probing the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that killed 19 people on October 17, has summoned pandal theme artist Sushanta Sibani Paul for interrogation on October 28. The SIT has also summoned three eyewitnesses to the tragedy to record their statements as investigators seek to establish the sequence of events that led to the deadly stampede. The team, headed by an assistant commissioner attached to the detective department of the city police, is examining the pandal's design, crowd movement, and circumstances that triggered panic among devotees. Paul has been asked to appear at our headquarters at Lalbazar in central Kolkata by October 28. By interrogating him, the investigating officials want to examine the pandal's design and whether any defects or limitations in its layout left insufficient space to accommodate the massive crowds, a city police official said. According to the official, questioning the three eyewitnesses is expected to help investigators understand the situation inside the pandal shortly before the stampede and identify what triggered panic among devotees, prompting them to rush towards the exits. The initial investigation suggested that a misleading announcement was one of the major factors behind the panic. The incident occurred amid heavy rain on October 17, when confusion had already gripped the crowded pandal. While devotees waiting outside attempted to enter, many of those inside were reluctant to leave because of the weather conditions. Amid the chaos, an announcement warning that the pandal had collapsed and urging people to evacuate immediately triggered panic among the gathering. The resulting rush towards the exits led to a stampede that killed 19 people and injured several others. Investigators are examining the sequence of events and the alleged role of the organisers in the tragedy. Two persons have already been arrested on suspicion of making the misleading announcement. By interrogating the eyewitnesses, the investigating officials want to establish how far the theory that the announcement triggered panic and led to the stampede is supported by evidence, the police official said. Two parallel investigations are currently underway into the tragedy. The first is being conducted by the Kolkata Police SIT, while the second is being carried out by a state government-appointed judicial inquiry commission headed by retired Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati. The judicial panel is expected to complete its inquiry and submit its report to the state government within three months of the commencement of the probe. Both investigations are expected to examine the circumstances leading to the stampede and establish accountability for the deaths and injuries.
Three people, including a woman's father and maternal uncle, were arrested in Kolkata's Behala area for allegedly stripping and parading a young man and his father over the man's relationship with the woman. The incident on Sunday led to public outrage and attempts to vandalise the woman's house.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ritabrata Banerjee, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and also the leader of the rebel but majority faction in Trinamool Congress, on Monday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of making attempts to rob the crucial affidavits meant to be submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for establishing rights over the original party name -- All India Trinamool Congress and electoral symbol of Flowers & Grass. Ritabrata issued a social media statement this morning claiming that a robbery attempt was made by the supporters of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction on a truck carrying the affidavits on behalf of the faction led by him, which was on its way to New Delhi from Kolkata. However, Ritabrata claimed that the party workers of his faction foiled attempts to snatch the affidavits. Chartered Flight has carried Kalighats affidavits to Delhi on 25th evening. Our Affidavits are being transported to Delhi by road. Our workers have started with our documents on 24th morning for depositing in ECI. Half an hour ago there were attempts to take control of the truck and snatch our documents. Our workers have resisted bravely. The fight is on. A fight between Chartered Culture versus Grass Root resolve. Despots will not succeed in their attempt of organised loot in every sphere, claimed Ritabrata in his social media statement. To recall, earlier this year, the ECI temporarily froze the original party name, 'All India Trinamool Congress' and the original electoral symbol of 'Grass & Floor'. The faction led by Mamata Banerjee was allotted the new name of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Football Player. On the other hand, the Ritabrata-led faction was allotted the name of Democratic Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Envelope. Now the process has begun for the final exercise to decide which of the two factions will ultimately retain the original party name and the original electoral symbol. For this, the ECI has sought affidavits from both the factions. In such a situation, Ritabratas robbery-attempt allegations against the Mamata Banerjee-led faction have spiced up the political atmosphere in West Bengal. At the time the report was filed, there was no reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction.
Mamata Banerjee seeks district-wise reports on her party's local leaders, workers
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Amid the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal by the end of this year, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed her party leaders to prepare detailed district-wise lists of local leaders and workers who are continuing with their allegiance towards the faction in Trinamool Congress headed by her and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. A party leader from the Mamata Banerjee faction of Trinamool said that based on the district-wise list, she will prepare a list of candidates for the forthcoming urban civic body polls. Once the district-wise lists are available, she will convene a meeting with the state leadership of her party and finalise the names for the urban civic body polls. The strategy for the polls will also be finalised in the meeting, said the party leader. He explained that preparing such district-level lists of leaders and party workers, still maintaining their allegiances towards her, is also necessary for submission to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to establish her factions right over the original party name of 'All India Trinamool Congress' and the original electoral symbol of 'Flowers and Grass'. We have also started the process of accepting affidavits from district-level leaders and workers in the matter. However, the state government, through police, is putting pressure on our district-level party leaders and workers to sign affidavits confirming their allegiance towards the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader said. Like the recently concluded bypolls for the Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and the Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district, the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress will have to contest the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies with the newly allotted name of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the newly allotted electoral symbol of Football Player. Similarly, the Ritabrata-led rebel faction will have to contest with the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Envelope. Polling for the seven urban civic bodies, including Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC), is likely to be held in the last week of November, and the results could be declared in the first week of December. Although the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress was keen to contest the municipal body polls in alliance with Congress, the state unit of Congress has already ruled that out. On the other hand, the Ritabrata-led faction has made it clear that they would contest the municipal polls on their own, without any alliance.
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Mamata accuses BJP of using money, intimidation to sway voters
Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, October 25, accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, and alleged that police atrocities against her partys workers had increased and government officials were threatening them. In a statement shared by the Mamata AITC on social media, she claimed that district Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Wow! Momo plans 300 crore fundraise, eyes overseas expansion ahead of proposed IPO
The Kolkata-based QSR chain plans to enter Sri Lanka this year and explore the UAE, while scaling its packaged-food business and targeting 1,050 crore in FY27 revenue.
Painter Jogen Chowdhury, master of line on canvas and paper, passes away
Bengal CM push for bringing back pass-fail in state schools
AI Takes Centre Stage At Kolkata Travel Convention
Bay Deep Depression Set To Intensify Into Cyclone Today
Bengal sees late-season dengue surge, records 5.5k new cases in Oct
No Import Documents, 220 Plants Seized From Bangkok Flyer At Kolkata Airport
Fare row: Cabbie abducts passenger
50 hotels, shut since Free School Street fire, reopen after Calcutta High Court order
7 held for immersion violence, attack on cops
Chorbagan Lakshmi Puja moves out of main pandal
CM meets Chorbagan stampede victims kin in Ramnagar, hands over Rs 25 lakh
5,000 Durga idols immersed in Hooghly, KMC, police work overtime to clean up ghats
Cops take Chorbagan announcer to stampede spot, record ACPs statement
Barricades, no VIP gate at Naihati Boro Maa Kali Puja
Sahaj portal for Kali Puja permission to open on Oct 26
Calcutta High Court Grants Migrant Workers Family Chance to Prove Citizenship
Green firecracker test on Oct 30, Bazi Bazaar dates await police nod
Naseeruddin Shah wants to weaken democracy in country: BJP
The actor had urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students
