Govt forms panel for 'permanent solution' to Gorkha issue
The Centre has established a committee to draft an agreement and finalise modalities for a 'permanent political solution' to the Gorkha identity issue in the Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas, following a tripartite meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders, and the West Bengal government.
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EMRS Karanjia Triumphs at CBSE Cluster Championships 2026
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Karanjia brought laurels to the district with a stellar performance at the CBSE Cluster Championships 202627, securing 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals in athletics. Competing among athletes from over 300 schools and nearly 1,252 participants across Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, the students displayed exceptional talent, discipline, [] The post EMRS Karanjia Triumphs at CBSE Cluster Championships 202627 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Major Arms Haul at TMC Leaders Residence in Murshidabad
Kolkata, August 22: Police in West Bengals Murshidabad district conducted a raid on Saturday at the residence of a local leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), uncovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. According to police officials, the seizure took place at the home of Papai Ghosh, the municipal president of the TMCs youth ... Read more Major Arms Haul at TMC Leaders Residence in Murshidabad
Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' to Gorkha issue
A committee has been formed to draft an agreement for a permanent political solution. This committee will finalize modalities for the Gorkha identity issue in West Bengal's hills. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a key tripartite meeting discussing long-standing demands. Gorkha leaders committed to finding a solution through constitutional means and working with the Centre. The Centre promised adequate funding to address all pending issues and ensure prosperity.
Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Kolkata, August 22: The debate surrounding law and order in West Bengal has intensified following comments from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Minister Taapsee Roy supported Shahs statements, asserting that the rule of law has been established in Bengal. He emphasized that with public support, the state will maintain this legal order moving forward. Roy ... Read more Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Anyone living in West Bengal will have to sing 'Vande Mataram': Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that all residents must sing 'Vande Mataram'. He emphasized no compromise on nationalism and patriotism within the state. Adhikari criticized alleged anti-national elements at Jadavpur University. He vowed to establish nationalism inside and outside the university campus. The government aims to fulfill Syama Prasad Mookerjee's vision for the state.
Hyderabad: A 25-year-old software engineer was killed, and two others were injured in an accident in Hyderabads Gachibowli on Saturday, August 22. Abbas Siddique, a native of West Bengal, was riding his bike with his friends Sahasra Chattopadhyay and Abhijit Singh. Chattopadhyay was driving while Siddique and Singh were riding pillion. When their bike neared 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 .
Shah reviews security at Siliguri Corridor, pushes for 'triangular grid'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held a meeting with senior officials of West Bengal and central forces to review security along the nation's eastern borders, focusing primarily on strengthening arrangements at the Siliguri Corridor, also called the 'Chicken's Neck', officials said. The key focus of the meeting was to enhance border surveillance, improve coordination between the central security forces, intelligence agencies and the state police and administration, and draw up a framework for establishing a 'Triangular Security Grid', they said. Senior officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) deployed along the borders also participated in the crucial discussion, which took place at Sukna on the outskirts of Siliguri on the third and final day of the home minister's visit to the state. The meeting's significance lay in Siliguri's proximity to the international borders with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, and the importance of the narrow ...
Amit Shah reviews Siliguri Corridor security, pushes for triangular grid
We have prepared a triangular grid comprising three new military garrisons at Dhubri in Assam, Kishanganj in Bihar and Chopra in West Bengal, said Amit Shah
Tension at Bengals Sandeshkhali after bullets fired at local BJP leaders residence Kolkata: Tension is prevailing at Nazat village under Sandeshkhali-I block in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal with several rounds of bullets being fired targeting the residence of a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Saturday. The local people claimed that [] The post Tension at Bengals Sandeshkhali after bullets fired at local BJP leaders residence appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
HM Amit Shah announces committee to seek permanent solution to North Bengal hill issues
After a long meeting headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Siliguri with all the stakeholders of the hill areas of West Bengal today, a decision has been made to form an intermediary committee headed by former IPS officer Pankaj Singh to solve all the problems permanently in connection with the hills in North []
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised Rahul Gandhi's Delhi protest. He questioned Gandhi's absence from student protests in Jharkhand. Students there are agitating against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The Jharkhand High Court stayed government decisions, causing further disgruntlement. The BJP accused Gandhi of a duplicitous attitude towards student welfare.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticises Rahul Gandhi over Parliament Street protest
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Cannot live like this, says West Bengal man detained again in illegal immigrants drive
Every time someone asks us where we are from, our fear cannot be described. Once you say West Bengal and ifyourea Muslim, the instantreplyis, Go to Bangladesh.What does it take to prove that we are Indians?, Rafikul Biswasquestioned.
India wont be safe till its borders are secure: Amit Shah
Siliguri, Aug 21:Asserting that neither West Bengal nor India will be safe until its frontiers are secured, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lamented that despite repeated requests, previous chief minister Mamata Banerjee did not provide land required for fencing the India-Bangladesh border in the state. Stating that no previous CMs of the state ever attended programmes of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) or the BSF, Shah congratulated Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari for breaking the glass ceiling. My desperate pleas to Mamata Banerjee for land to set up border fences by the BSF fell on deaf ears. I had been asking for 1129 acres of land to strengthen border security since 2014. We received the land parcel only after the Adhikari government was formed in the state, Shah said at a programme for groundbreaking and foundation stone laying ceremonies of various SSB projects at its frontier headquarters in Siliguri. Stating that the SSB is not a political organisation, Shah said that previous CMs staying away from the celebrations of border forces gave out wrong signals. Shah said he was saddened by previous dispensations in India not awarding due recognition to the national song Vande Mataram since the country gained Independence. The complete version of VandeMataram was never sung in India until at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations this year. It gives me solace that the nation has finally recognised the song on the 150th year of its creation by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, he said.
Political Tensions Rise Over Border Security in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 22: Political tensions are escalating in West Bengal regarding border security. State Minister Umesh Rai has claimed that 80% of the land required for fencing along the international border has been handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) at the central governments request. He accused the previous Mamata Banerjee government of hesitating ... Read more Political Tensions Rise Over Border Security in West Bengal
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West Bengals New Justice Code Marks End of TMCs Rule, Says Minister Shankar Ghosh
Kolkata, August 22: West Bengals Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, along with BJP MPs Khagen Murmu and Manoj Tigga, responded to key political and developmental issues in the state following the implementation of the Indian Justice Code. The BJP has launched a sharp attack on the previous Mamata Banerjee government, claiming that the new code signifies ... Read more West Bengals New Justice Code Marks End of TMCs Rule, Says Minister Shankar Ghosh
Amit Shah Reviews New Helpline Services in Siliguri, West Bengal
Siliguri, August 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting in Siliguri, West Bengal, on August 21, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and senior officials. The focus was on law and order, public welfare, and administrative reforms. During the meeting, Shah reviewed four new helpline services launched by the state government and encouraged ... Read more Amit Shah Reviews New Helpline Services in Siliguri, West Bengal
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Claiming that rule of law prevails in Bengal now with the new BJP government in power, Shah said the previous government did not implement BNS in Bengal so that they could promote cut money, syndicate raj and corruption. He praised CM Suvendu Adhikari who has fulfilled 43% of the poll promises made in the BJPs manifesto Sankalp Patra in just 100 days.
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Brazil Delegation Reviews Kolkata's Football Preparations
A delegation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) visited Kolkata to inspect venues and infrastructure for the upcoming international friendly against India on October 3. The inspection covered the stadium, training facilities, accommodation, and security, with West Bengal's Sports Minister assuring world-class arrangements.
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Hyderabad: Pedestrian check reveals man with 30 gm brown sugar
Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition Department officials seized 30.5 grams of brown sugar from a 28-year-old man during vehicle and pedestrian checks on Matangi Road in the Patancheru area on Friday, August 21. According to Shamshabad Excise Superintendent Radhakrishna Reddy, the suspect was identified as Jessie Moddeen, a native of West Bengal. He had reportedly 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 .
West Bengal Government Orders Reverification of Birth Certificates Issued from 2021 to 2026
Kolkata, August 21: The West Bengal government has issued a notification mandating the reverification of birth certificates released between 2021 and 2026. These certificates were issued during the last five years under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress government. According to the notification from the office of Chief Secretary Manoj ... Read more West Bengal Government Orders Reverification of Birth Certificates Issued from 2021 to 2026
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Triangular security grid will secure sensitive Siliguri Corridor, says Shah
No compromise on national security: Bengal CM outlines his 4 point agenda
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the functioning of his government to bring a ransformative change in West Bengal was guided by a four-point agenda, including an uncompromising stand on national security and nationalism. Addressing an event in Siliguri, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he said that soon after assuming charge, his administration cleared the long-pending Census process and expedited land transfer to the BSF along West Bengal's border with Bangladesh. He also stressed the need for close coordination between the state and central security agencies to tackle revenue leakage and illegal cross-border activities. The BJP government's functioning is driven by an uncompromising stand on national security and nationalism, welfare, Centre-state coordination, and ensuring that all schemes reach their intended beneficiaries, the chief minister told the gathering. There will be no compromise on national security and nationalism under our ...
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Kolkata High Court Sets Conditions for Teachers Involvement in Census Work
Kolkata, August 21: The Kolkata High Courts single-judge bench has established several conditions for the involvement of teachers from government schools in West Bengal in census work. Justice Krishna Raos bench has already informed the relevant schools about the need for teachers for census duties. Justice Rao emphasized that schools must arrange for substitute teachers ... Read more Kolkata High Court Sets Conditions for Teachers Involvement in Census Work
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Vande Mataram never embraced wholeheartedly by Opposition after Independence: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Aug 21: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Siliguri, West Bengal, and interacted with the personnel. On the occasion, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Mahesh Dixit, Secretary, Border Management, Dr. Rajendra Kumar, and SSB Director General Sanjay Singhal, among several other senior officers, were present. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day on August 15th was very special. He said that, for the first time, after completing 150 years since the composition of the national song Vande Mataram and 80 years of the countrys independence, the entire rendition of Vande Mataram was heard by the people of the country and the entire world from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He said that Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyays immortal composition Vande Mataram not only gave momentum to our freedom movement but also gave it a vision of what independent India should be like. Shah said that Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyays composition made it clear that independent India must move forward by embracing cultural nationalism. Union Home Minister said that even after the country was partitioned at the time of Independence, Vande Mataram was never wholeheartedly accepted by the main opposition party. Keeping public sentiments in mind, Vande Mataram was sung in the Parliament and everyone would stand, but it was saddening to see that the entire song was not sung. He said that the Ministry of Home Affairs recently got a Bill passed by the Parliament and decided to make the complete rendition of Vande Mataram a part of government programmes, which is a historic step. This will ensure that future generations, including our children and youth, receive the immortal message of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Ji. He said that if the complete Vande Mataram is sung every day in schools, children will certainly be imbued with a strong sense of patriotism. Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the Saptadharathe seven streams of strength that will empower the nation. He said that the Prime Minister has called upon the youth of the country to connect with seven key streamsmanufacturing power, defence strength, agriculture and food processing, green and blue economy, technology and innovation, Gati Shakti (Infrastructure), and Indias soft powerand participate in nation-building. He added that Prime Minister Modi has also set a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and launching eight new semiconductor plants over the next three years. He said that, on the strength of these seven streams, when India celebrates the centenary of its Independence, the country will be at the forefront in every field across the world. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the previous Chief Minister of West Bengal never attended the programmes of SSB and BSF. He said that SSB, BSF and ITBP are not agencies of any political party or government, but forces that protect the borders, and all political parties should stand with these personnel. Shah said that preventing infiltration and securing West Bengal and the country is our resolve, and fencing is the strongest measure for this. Praising West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, he said that ever since he assumed office, the Centre has received immediate and all possible cooperation from the state government for border security. Shah said that within just 45 days of the formation of the government in West Bengal, the Government of India received 1,139 acres of land for the BSF and SSB. He said that these were parcels of land that the Government of India had been seeking since 2014, but the previous government in Bengal had not provided them. He said that the people of West Bengal have elected a government that gives priority to national security. Amit Shah said that the foundation stone for the administrative building of SSBs Frontier Headquarters in Siliguri was laid today, which will be constructed over 80 acres. He informed that the foundation stone for the 19th Battalion in Thakurganj, the e-foundation stone for the 12th Battalion in Kishanganj, and the foundation stone for the Transit Camp at New Jalpaiguri were also laid today. Shah said that new projects worth a total of 189 crore have been initiated here today to provide administrative and residential facilities for SSB personnel. He further said that ever since he became the Home Minister, the requirements of the security forceswhether the SSB, BSF or Assam Rifleshave remained among the topmost priorities on the agenda of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that the SSB has a glorious history. From 1965 onwards, the SSB expanded its presence to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir and Tripura, Meghalaya in 1975, Sikkim in 1976, Rajasthan and Gujarat in 1985, and Nagaland, Mizoram and South Bengal in 1989. He said that wherever the SSB was deployed, its personnel performed commendably and worked tirelessly, day and night, to ensure security. He said that after the Kargil War, when the One Border, One Force policy was adopted, the SSB was entrusted with the most challenging task of guarding the open borders with friendly neighbouring countries such as Nepal and Bhutan. Since 2001, the SSB has been deployed along the 1,751-kilometre-long India-Nepal border and, since 2004, along nearly 700 kilometres of the India-Bhutan border. He said that when a border is fenced, the responsibility of the force guarding it becomes somewhat easier. However, the SSB is tasked with monitoring unfenced borders, which is the most challenging assignment. He said that he often states that the personnel of the SSB have one of the most difficult responsibilities because they are deployed along open borders. Shah said that the entire country respects the SSB personnel for their coordination, dedication to safeguarding the nation, and contribution towards strengthening Indias cultural ties with both friendly neighbouring countries. Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis government has fully recognised the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor from the perspective of national security. He said that this highly sensitive and strategically important corridor connects eight states. Three international borderswith Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladeshadjoin the Siliguri Corridor, and its security is intrinsically linked to the security of the nation. Union Home Minister said that the Modi government has strengthened national security by securing the Siliguri Corridor through a triangular grid. He said that in this densely populated corridor, the government has increased its awareness, presence and dominance. He added that the security forces have participated in various operations and exercises from time to time, but one gap remained. He said that to fully strengthen and secure the Siliguri Corridor, agencies of the Government of India required 560 acres of land, which the previous government in West Bengal had not provided. He said that the Government of India commends West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for granting in-principle approval for the allocation of 560 acres of land. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that security forces alone cannot ensure the security of any region. He said that increasing population, migration and tourism in an area helps strengthen our presence there. He said that the Delhi-Siliguri corridor is also included among the 7 high-speed rail corridors approved in the 2026-27 Budget, which will enable travel from Delhi to Siliguri in just a few hours within 2-3 years. He said that we have transformed the Siliguri and Jalpaiguri stations under the Amrit Bharat Scheme. Amit Shah said that through the Vibrant Villages Programme, we are not only connecting villages but also working to establish a strong emotional connect with the Indians living in these villages. He said that the scheme, with an expenditure of 6,839 crore, is of great significance for the Bangladesh and Bhutan borders. He said that the government will take forward its concept of safe, secure and vibrant land borders. He added that 190 crore has been invested here today to improve the facilities for our personnel and strengthen the countrys defence capabilities. This will provide comfort to the minds, bodies and spirits of the personnel and give them a better working environment. During his address Home Minister paid tribute to renowned Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh on their death anniversaries. He said that Ustad Bismillah Khan played a significant role in taking Indian music to the global stage. He promoted ragas and raginis and worked to popularise Indias rich tradition of classical music. Speaking about former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, the Home Minister said that during his tenure as Chief Minister, he made efforts to undertake the administrative reorganisation of the state for the first time and made a significant contribution to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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Vande Mataram never wholeheartedly embraced after Independence: Amit Shah slams Congress
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], August 21 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took aim at Congress, alleging that Vande Mataram was not wholeheartedly embraced after Independence. Addressing a gathering in Siliguri, West Bengal, Shah hailed the 80th Independence Day celebration, which included the full rendition of the national song, Vande Mataram. Amid the row over Vande Mataram, the Union Minister said, I have always been present at the flag-salutation ceremony whenever the Prime Minister hoists the flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort. However, the 80th Independence Day celebration this time was truly unique. After 150 years and 80 years into our independence--the nation and the world heard the full rendition of Vande Mataram from the Red Fort. This immortal masterpiece by Bankim Babu not only infused momentum into our freedom movement but also defined the vision of what an independent India would look like. Through this single song, this single literary creation, he established that independent India must move forward by embracing cultural nationalism. It is unfortunate that even after independence and the partition of the country, Vande Mataram was never wholeheartedly embraced, he added. Shah also termed the enhancement of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026 as a historic decision. The legislation makes any obstruction or insult to the National Song, 'Vande Mataram', a criminal offence. The Ministry of Home Affairs steered a bill through Parliament and decided to make the full rendition of Vande Mataram a part of official programs; this is a historic decision. I believe this will ensure that future generations, our children, adolescents, and youth, receive the immortal message of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the Home Minister said. This comes amid a political row between the Congress and the BJP over the recitation of 'Vande Mataram', after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) declared that only the first two stanzas of the song would be sung at party events, citing its 1937 resolution. On Thursday, Amit Shah accused the Congress of politics of appeasement, alleging that the party's 1937 decision contributed to the circumstances leading to thePartition of the country. (ANI)
Kolkata Fire Triggers Action: 17 Hotels on Mirza Ghalib Street Served Notices
Kolkata, August 21: Following a devastating fire on Mirza Ghalib Street, authorities in Kolkata have taken strict measures. The West Bengal Fire Department issued show-cause notices on Friday to 17 additional hotels in the crowded area for failing to maintain adequate fire safety measures. Earlier, on Thursday, notices were also sent to nine other hotels ... Read more Kolkata Fire Triggers Action: 17 Hotels on Mirza Ghalib Street Served Notices
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Amit Shah says Bengal handed over 1,129 acres for border fencing within 45 days of new BJP govt
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said West Bengal has handed over 1,129 acres for border fencing within 45 days of the new government taking office. Speaking in Siliguri, Shah said completing border fencing is crucial to stopping infiltration and protecting national security, while highlighting new SSB infrastructure projects worth 189 crore and criticising the previous Mamata Banerjee government.
SC comes to rescue of 105-yr-old murder convict
New Delhi: A 105-year-old murder convict will now be able to live as a free man after the Supreme Court on Friday, August 21, closed the case against him and waived the remaining period of his life sentence, taking into account his age. Born in 1920 in West Bengals Malda district, Rasik Chandra Mondal was 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 .
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Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Government in Siliguri, Emphasizes Border Security
Mumbai, August 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has targeted the previous West Bengal government regarding border security and the delay in providing land to the Border Security Force (BSF) during an event in Siliguri. He stated that the central government had consistently requested land for the BSF, but these demands were not met. Addressing ... Read more Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Government in Siliguri, Emphasizes Border Security
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh has spoken out against the rise of anti-national activities on the campus of Jadavpur University, advocating that educational institutions must remain free of such disruptions. He highlighted the vice-chancellor's duty to ensure a secure and orderly environment. This comes in the wake of violent confrontations among student groups last Thursday, prompting the university to implement a restriction on external visitors after evening hours.
Amit Shah reaches Siliguri, set to review border security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Siliguri for a three-day visit to West Bengal. He will attend inauguration and foundation-laying ceremonies for various Sashastra Seema Bal projects. Shah will also interact with SSB personnel and participate in a traditional community meal. The visit includes a review of security arrangements around the strategically important Siliguri Corridor. He is also scheduled to attend an exhibition on India's new criminal laws.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticises Congress over Vande Mataram decision
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Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 21: Dilip Ghosh, a minister in the West Bengal government, has voiced his opinions on Congresss decision to sing only two verses of Vande Mataram, Rahul Gandhis statements regarding OBCs, the incident at Jadavpur University, and Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Bengal. Regarding Congresss insistence on singing just two verses of ... Read more Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh
HM Amit Shah to lay foundation for SSB projects, interact with soldiers in Siliguri today
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend a series of programmes in Siliguri on Friday as part of his three-day visit to West Bengal, with the days agenda focused on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), border security and awareness about Indias new criminal laws. Shah will visit the []
Amit Shah to Launch SSB Projects and Engage with Soldiers in Siliguri
New Delhi, August 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to participate in several events in Siliguri during his three-day visit to West Bengal. The agenda for the day will focus on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), border security, and raising awareness about Indias new criminal laws. On Friday, Shah will visit the SSB ... Read more Amit Shah to Launch SSB Projects and Engage with Soldiers in Siliguri
HC requests SIR appellate tribunal to decide Saudi resident
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, August 20, requested the SIR appellate tribunal to decide an appeal by a man from West Bengal working in Saudi Arabia, whose name was allegedly deleted from the voter list during the electoral roll revision exercise. Counsel for the petitioner stated that he works as a driver in 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 .
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
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