Bengal Education minister calls upon agitating teachers to have faith in state government
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu appealed to protesting teachers. He asked them to trust the state government to resolve the job invalidation issue. Basu urged teachers not to be manipulated by opposition parties. A senior official will meet the teachers to discuss their demands. The government is exploring legal solutions.
CBI arrests Bengal doctor in human organ smuggling case
CBI arrests Bengal doctor in human organ smuggling case Kolkata: The CBI on Sunday arrested Dr Tapan Kumar Jana, the head of the anatomy department at West Bengals Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, in a human organ trafficking racket. Dr Jana was arrested in Kolkata. His arrest followed a night-long raid and search operations at [] The post CBI arrests Bengal doctor in human organ smuggling case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
PM Modi likely to visit Bengal on May 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit West Bengal on May 29, attending a meeting in Alipurduar district. Following closely, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also likely to visit the state on May 31 for a two-day trip.
Election Commission of India announces bye-elections in five constituencies
The Election Commission of India has decided to hold bye-elections in five assembly constituencies in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal. The seats in these constituencies have fallen vacant due to the death or resignation of MLAs who were previously holding the offices
Bypoll in Bengals Kaliganj seat acid test for CM Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: Kaliganj Assembly constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal is among the five Assembly constituencies that are scheduled to go for bypolls on June 19. The counting will be on June 23. The other four constituencies that will go to the polls are Kadi and Visavdar in Gujarat, Ludhiana-West in Punjab, and Nilambur 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 .
Organ trafficking probe: CBI searches doctors residence in Bengal
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted marathon raids and search operations at the residence of a reputed physician in Burdwan town in East Burdwan district of West Bengal. The raid and search operations started around midnight on Saturday and continued till Sunday morning. Sources aware of the development said that huge unaccounted cash, []
ECI releases schedule for bye-polls in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal - Public TV English
ECI releases schedule for bye-polls in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal Public TV English
Assembly Bypolls in 4 States on Jun 19, Counting on Jun 23
New Delhi, May 25: Bypolls to five assembly seats in four states will be held on June 19, the Election Commission said on Sunday. While two assembly bypolls will be held in Gujarat, one each will take place in Kerala, West Bengal and Punjab. The counting of votes will take place on June 23, the [] The post Assembly Bypolls in 4 States on Jun 19, Counting on Jun 23 appeared first on Northlines .
Schedule for Bye-election to Five Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal PIB
WBJEE 2025 grievance portal closes tonight; Heres how to submit claims at wbjeeb.nic.in
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will close the WBJEE 2025 response sheet grievance portal tonight, May 25, 2025. Candidates can raise objections against recorded responses by logging into wbjeeb.nic.in and paying ?500 per challenged response. The results, based on the final answer key, may face delays due to an ongoing OBC category survey. The exam was held on April 27 for admissions to engineering, architecture, pharmacy, and technology courses in West Bengal.
Assembly Bypolls To 5 Seats In Four States On June 19: EC
New Delhi, May 25: Bypolls to five assembly seats in four states will be held on June 19, the Election Commission said on Sunday. While two assembly bypolls will be held in Gujarat, one each will take place in Kerala, West Bengal and Punjab. The counting of votes will take place on June 23, the poll authority said. In Gujarat, the bypoll to the Kadi seat was necessitated following the death of sitting MLA Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki. Another bypoll to [] The post Assembly Bypolls To 5 Seats In Four States On June 19: EC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Assembly bypolls to five seats in four states on June 19: Election Commission
While two assembly bypolls will be held in Gujarat, one each will take place in Kerala, West Bengal and Punjab. The counting of votes will take place on June 23, the poll authority said.
ECI announces by-election dates for five Assembly seats in four states
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal. The polling date for the five constituencies is June 19, and the date of counting of votes is June 23. Of the five constituencies going to the polls, two are 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 .
EC has decided to hold by-elections to fill vacancies in the Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal.
EC announces bypolls to 5 assembly seats in 4 states on June 19; counting on June 23
The Election Commission has announced by-elections for five assembly seats. These seats are spread across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal. Polling is scheduled for June 19. The counting of votes will occur on June 23. Gujarat will have bypolls in Kadi and Visavadar.
Three Opposition CMs, two NDA allies give Niti Aayog meeting a skip
NEW DELHI : Three Chief Ministers from Opposition states and two NDA-allies were absent from the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The Opposition CMs who gave a miss include West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. From the NDA camp, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Puducherry CM N Rangasamy were conspicuous by their absence. The absence of JD (U)s Nitish Kumar, a crucial ally of the NDA government sparked speculation and criticism from Congress party and RJD, who termed it as indicative of a deeper political message. Bihar is neither in autopilot nor in pilot mode. We keep hearing daily about incidents of loot and murder. In such a situation, the CM not attending a key national development meeting is troubling, said RJD leader Manoj Jha. An official source confirmed CM Rangasamy, who leads the AINRC-led NDA coalition in Union Territory Puducherrys absence, but did not disclose the reason. While there is no official intimation from the West Bengal government on Banerjees absence, it should be recalled that she had walked out of the NITI Aayogs meeting in July last year, claiming that she was allowed to speak only for five minutes. Banerjee alleged that NDA CMs were given 15 minutes to speak. Sources said that Kerala CM could not attend the meeting as he was occupied with the fourth year celebrations of the LDF government. The Chief Minister was not boycotting the meeting and had deputed Finance Minister K N Balagopal to attend the meeting on his behalf, said sources. However, the event was designated for only chief ministers. Congress-ruled Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah cited a prior engagement in the state and sent his speech to be read out at the council. However, the CMs of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana N Chandrababu Naidu, MK Stalin, and A Revanth Reddy attended the meeting to present their respective states concerns before the council. Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin defended his decision to participate this year. Amid criticism from opposition party AIADMK, which questioned his motives, Stalin stated he was attending to assert the fair financial rights of Tamil Nadu. I will be firm on the ideology! I will get funds for Tamil Nadu through struggle, he said. AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami had earlier alleged that Stalins Delhi visit was driven by personal interests. While the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog was held under the theme Viksit Bharat@2047, Congress termed it as Ayogya body and a exercise in hypocrisy and diversion. Three southern CM's skip PM Modi-chaired NITI Aayog Meet
Meeting grandparents can never be detrimental for a child: Calcutta HC
Calcutta High Court intervened in a visitation rights dispute, asserting that interactions with grandparents are beneficial for a child's well-being. The court instructed a family court to re-evaluate a father's request to allow his daughter to stay with her grandparents during visits.
Hawkers hem in places of worship across Kolkata
Best homecoming for BSF jawan Purnam Shaw in 17 yrs of service
Mamata skips Niti meet to protest Centres withholding of Bengals dues
Pakistan vile handler of rabid dogs: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Japan
Abhishek Banerjee, a Trinamool leader, spoke in Japan about terrorism. He called Pakistan a handler of terrorists. Banerjee is part of a delegation taking India's anti-terrorism message abroad. He urged the Indian diaspora to advocate for India's stance. Banerjee highlighted evidence linking Pakistan to terrorist groups. He emphasized India's firm resolve against terrorism following the Pahalgam attack.
Mamata Banerjees absence from NITI Aayog meet draws flak from Opposition
BJP and Congress leaders criticise West Bengal CM for skipping key meeting amid stalled central funds; TMC cites prior insult as reason
Row erupts as Mamata Banerjee skips PM Modi's 1st post-Sindoor meeting with states
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi. This absence led to political arguments in Bengal. The BJP criticized Banerjee for not attending during a financial crisis. Trinamool Congress defended her, citing a previous incident where her microphone was allegedly cut off.
West Bengal government bans 137 medicines
This comes as the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation found over 196 substandard drugs across India
Tigress gives birth to three cubs in Tripura Zoo for the first time in 53 years
Sepahijala Zoo in Tripura celebrates the birth of three tiger cubs. This is a historic event for the 53-year-old sanctuary. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha shared the news. Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma visited the zoo. The tiger pair came from West Bengal last year. Authorities are monitoring the tigress and cubs closely. Access to their enclosure is restricted.
By Sujit Bhar In what can be modestly termed a deeply disturbing incident that is indicative of the autocratic nature of rule and the depletion of democratic norms in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court recently witnessed scenes rarely seen in Indias civilized polity. Senior advocates, including the eminent Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya of the CPI(M) [] The post The Mob and the Court appeared first on India Legal .
Rare clearwing moth species spotted for first time in Buxa Tiger Reserve
A clearwing moth, Scoliokona species, previously unseen in India, has been discovered in West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve. Nature Mates founder Arjan Basu Roy and Titli Trust trustee Sanjay Sondhi identified the moth during a butterfly diversity project. Experts confirmed the species, extending its known range beyond South-East Asia.
Pakistan links of arrested JMB activist in Bengal being probed
Pakistan links of arrested JMB activist in Bengal being probed Kolkata: Pakistan links of one of the three Indian associates of Bangladesh-based Islamic fundamentalist group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), who were arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police earlier, are being probed. Sources said coded encrypted messages recovered from the mobile [] The post Pakistan links of arrested JMB activist in Bengal being probed appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to skip NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, according to state secretariat sources, though the reason for her absence remains undisclosed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the meeting, focusing on India's development roadmap by 2047 and discussing economic challenges and initiatives from the Budget 2025-26.
India tightens security along Bangladesh border after intel warns of terror threat
NEW DELHI: With intelligence inputs emerging from Bangladesh on a possible terror threat in India, forces were directed to strengthen the security grid across land, air and water routes linked to the neighbouring country, which has been witnessing extremist activities amid political instability, sources said on Saturday. Sources said that after the intelligence inputs were shared with the government, a high-level security review meeting was held earlier this month. Top officials of central and state forces were instructed to tighten the security grid, with special focus on travel routes connected to Bangladesh. Intelligence agencies have highlighted the rising activities of the banned terror group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), citing a recent public rally in Dhaka where the group openly displayed its flags and expressed support for Hamas amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Recently the JMBs Pakistan link was released in a operation by the West Bengal Police, three individuals connected to the outfit were arrested, further investigations indicated they were active on the direction of handlers based in Indias western neighbour, the sources said. According to the sources, the Border Security Force (BSF), which guards Indias borders with Bangladesh, has begun the process of restructuring its deployment plan. It has stepped up patrols in prone regions, specifically in West Bengal, where porous borders are frequently exploited for infiltration, they added. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local Police have been asked to heighten surveillance in and around airports in the region West Bengal and North East where flights from Bangladesh land. Instructions have been issued for increased checks and passenger scrutiny, they added. Terming these measures as precautionary based on actionable intelligence inputs about radicalised individuals movements in border areas, the sources said, as diplomatic outreach intensifies and security dynamics evolve, India is resolute in its efforts in reinforcing its eastern flank against emerging threats.
Panskura suicide: Angry villagers target shop owner, 4 held
Omar thanks TMC team for standing with us during these tough times
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People have right to know: CM urges special Parl session on Pak conflict
Abhishek calls for upkeep of Rash Behari Bose memorial in Tokyo
Cal HC seal on SSC protest shift, asks govt to show humane face
You denied child moms care: HC to killer hubby
Carriageway repairs start on Ultadanga slip bridge
Buses on Kolkatas route 39 go off road after threat from autos
Three arrested for assault on Kolkata traffic cop
New Town senior citizen loses 9L after phone theft
Kol boy 1st Bengali to become 1st citizen of London borough
Anthrax in North Bengal: Vaccination drive for cattle after samples test positive
Docs push for HPV vax for both genders
Panels set up for fire safety audit, norm compliance
South-bound flights to take longer this weekend for airspace closure over Bay
Garbage piles up on Salt Lake roads as BMC waits for hydraulic dumpers for direct disposal at Dhapa
Calcutta High Court bars coercive police action against protesting teachers in West Bengal
The Court also asked protestors to limit their attendance to 200 at a time, and shift their protest site from outside the State Education Department office.
Supreme Court spares jail term for convict in POCSO case, cites systemic failures
The case arose from a 2018 incident in West Bengal, where a 14-year-old girl left her home to live with a 25-year-old man, who later fathered her child.
No action against SSC teachers: Calcutta High Court to Police
The Calcutta High Court has restrained police from taking coercive action against protesting, sacked SSC teachers following a recent scuffle. The court directed the teachers to relocate their demonstration and instructed the state to provide basic amenities. This ruling comes after the Supreme Court's cancellation of 25,753 school jobs in West Bengal, prompting ongoing protests by the affected teachers.
BSF jawan gets hero's welcome after 3 wks in Pak captivity
Purnam Kumar Shaw, a BSF jawan who was held captive in Pakistan for nearly three weeks, returned to his home in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Friday evening. Shaw was greeted by his family and well-wishers at Howrah station and was escorted to his hometown Rishra, where he was welcomed by people and a band playing patriotic tunes. Shaw had been taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers on April 23, after he inadvertently crossed the international border in Punjab's Ferozepur district.
Purnam Shaw returns to Bengal, credits blessings of people for homecoming
Purnam Shaw, a Border Security Force (BSF) constable, has returned to his hometown in Rishra, West Bengal, after being detained in Pakistan for 22 days. Shaw inadvertently crossed the international border in Punjab on April 23 and was handed back to India on May 14.
Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta retained illegally only for executing crimes: Babulal Marandi
RANCHI: Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Friday questioned the state government's decision to retain DGP Anurag Gupta despite the expiry of his service period. Marandi claimed that the DGP, whose official tenure ended on April 20, poses a 'direct threat' to democratic norms and individual security by continuing to serve. Talking to the media persons at the BJP state headquarters in Ranchi, Marandi said, Despite the fact that the service period of DGP Anurag Gupta expired on April 30, Hemant Soren has been retaining him on his post only to execute crimes in the state. Who will be responsible if the DGP kills someone as he could not be suspended as his service period has already expired. Marandi further stated that he feared that he might get killed by someone sent by the DGP. Even I am afraid of making visits in the state. who knows, I may also be attacked by someone sent by the DGP. Who will be responsible for it, said Marandi. It is really surprising that despite the service period of DGP has ended, he has been retained on the post; such instance has never been witnessed any of the states in the country, he added. Marandi also accused the state government of shielding the DGP, despite the Centres refusal to extend his term. Centre rejects Jharkhand's argument for extending DGP's tenure for 'stability' Notably, the Union Home Ministry had issued a letter to the state government, expressing that the decision to retain Anurag Gupta as DGP beyond his retirement date was incorrect. According to a letter sent by the Union Home Ministry on April 22 to the Jharkhand Chief Secretary, Gupta superannuated on April 30 and the Centre has not approved any extension of service. The ministry has clearly stated that his retention would violate the established service rules governing all India services. In response, the Jharkhand government has taken a firm stance, arguing that removing the DGP before the completion of his two-year tenure would go against the Supreme Court's directives, which were designed to ensure stability in police leadership. The state asserted that its appointment process was conducted under revised rules formulated to be in line with Supreme Court guidelines. The state government also noted that the rules had been modelled after similar frameworks adopted by states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. States letter claimed that a committee chaired by a retired judge had also recommended Anurag Guptas name for the post after evaluating the merits of the candidates. But, much to the disappointment to the state government, the Center sent a letter once again rejecting the state governments argument making it clear that Anurag Gupta retired on 30th April itself. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand government has declined to comply with the Centres directive to retire Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta by April 30, 2025, which has set the stage for a legal and administrative standoff in Jharkhand.
RPF arrests West Bengal native for selling train tickets illegally
Mamata calls for special session of Parliament to discuss India-Pakistan conflict
The West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson said that she was glad to see an all-party delegation visiting various countries as part of Indias global outreach against terrorism
In a tragic incident, a 13-year-old boy committed suicide in West Bengal after being publicly humiliated by a local shopkeeper over accusations of theft. The deceased, Krishnendu Das, a Class 7 student, left behind a note that read, Maa, I didnt ...
Calcutta HC asks teachers to shift protest venue, restricts participants to 200
KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed protesting teachers and other staff of West Bengal government-run and -aided schools, who lost their jobs due to a Supreme Court ruling, to shift their protest venue in the interest of public convenience. The court also limited the number of participants to 200 at any given time. Hearing petitions filed by the Deserving Teachers Rights Forum, under whose banner the protest is being organised, and the state government, Justice Tirthankar Ghosh ordered the protesters to move to Central Park in Salt Lake, located opposite Bikash Bhavan, the state's education department headquarters. The court directed the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation to provide essential amenities, including drinking water and bio-toilet facilities, at the new protest site. Justice Ghosh allowed a maximum of 200 participants in the agitation at one time, with any additional sympathisers required to notify the police present at the site. Police and the members of the forum will make decisions on additional participation through mutual consensus, the judge said, adding that the forum must provide a list of 10 members authorised for such consultation. Addressing the harsh summer conditions, the court further advised the state to adopt a humane approach. If possible, the administration should arrange temporary shelters for the protesters, Justice Ghosh added. Sacked teachers in West Bengal stare at uncertain future, protest Observing that there had been no complaint of any untoward incident after a scuffle between agitators and police on May 15, the court instructed the law enforcers to go slow on all the accused persons in connection with the incident. The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education was instructed to refrain from taking further steps related to show-cause notices issued over the May 15 incident. The matter is scheduled to come up for further hearing on July 4. Earlier, the state government had filed an application requesting the relocation of the protest from in front of Bikash Bhavan citing disruption to public movement and government employees due to the ongoing demonstrations. Two petitioners had appeared before police following the court's verbal direction on Wednesday, their lawyer informed the bench. Protesting teachers will get salaries till the review petition is filed in SC: CM Mamata Banerjee Justice Ghosh had verbally instructed the state not to take coercive action against Sudip Konar and Indrajit Mondal, who had challenged police notices issued following the May 15 scuffle. The state's counsel informed the court that notices have been sent to 15 persons in connection with the events during the protests. While the protesters alleged injuries sustained during a police baton charge on May 15 evening, law enforcement authorities claimed that several of their personnel were also injured during the confrontation. Nearly 26,000 teaching and non-teaching staff of West Bengal government-sponsored and -aided schools lost their jobs following a Supreme Court order citing irregularities in the recruitment process. Mamata assures protesting teachers that government will 'take care' of job security; 'hollow promise,' say protesters
Kolkata cops arrest Bangla national from Topsia, seize China-made drones
Imran Ahmed, an exporter from Topsia, was arrested for allegedly possessing an illegal Chinese drone; police discovered parts of another drone at his residence. Authorities suspect Ahmed is a Bangladeshi national from Tangail, with a fake passport.
WBSEDCL Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 13 Special Officer, Security Officer and More Posts
The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 13 Special Officer, Security Officer and More posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official WBSEDCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-06-2025.
Accused of stealing Kurkure packet, boy drinks pesticide
A 12-year-old boy died after allegedly consuming pesticide in West Bengal, India, following an incident where a shopkeeper accused him of stealing a packet of chips and forced him to do sit-ups. The boy's mother found him unconscious with a note claiming he was not a thief and was forced to consume pesticide after the shopkeeper's actions. The shopkeeper has been accused of assault and is currently absconding.
ED arrests two in Bengal in connection with bogus financial scheme racket
ED arrests two in Bengal in connection with bogus financial scheme racket Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two persons from two districts in West Bengal in connection with a case where investors were duped through bogus investment schemes run by a fake financial entity. Both were arrested late Thursday night after marathon raids [] The post ED arrests two in Bengal in connection with bogus financial scheme racket appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Suvendu Adhikari targets WB Government over OBC reservation
In May 2024, the Calcutta High Court cancelled all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010
One held for duping Odisha man of Rs 73 lakh under digital arrest
Bhubaneswar: A 26-year-old man from West Bengal has been apprehended for allegedly duping an Odisha man of more than Rs 73 lakh in a digital arrest fraud, police said Thursday. Based on a complaint by a man from Paradip at a cyber crime police station May 15, a team of the Odisha Police Crime Branch []
West Bengal protests move to shift IPL final from Kolkatas Eden Gardens to Ahmedabad
West Bengal Sports Minister alleges that shift is due to political reasons; refutes BJPs allegation of law and order issues and BCCIs official justification of an adverse weather forecast
PM Modi to visit Bengals Alipurduar on May 29
PM Modi to visit Bengals Alipurduar on May 29 Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend two programmes in West Bengals Alipurduar district on May 29 one administrative and one political confirmed a senior BJP leader in the state who is also a party legislator. Initially, the state BJP leadership had [] The post PM Modi to visit Bengals Alipurduar on May 29 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
BJP highlights economic strength, benefits of Ujjwala Yojana
The BJP highlighted the success of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, noting over 10 crore LPG connections and sustained usage, countering opposition claims. Beneficiaries include 1.85 crore in Uttar Pradesh, 1.23 crore in West Bengal and 1.16 crore in Bihar. Moody's report indicates India's economic resilience to US tariffs due to strong domestic growth and government initiatives. EPFO reported 7.
PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates 3 Amrit Bharat Railway Stations In West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated three redeveloped railway stations in West Bengal under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, officials said.
Woman, daughter held for involvement in ponzi scheme case, duping 34K investors of Rs 123 crore
BHUBANESWAR : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch has arrested a mother-daughter duo from West Bengal for their alleged involvement in cheating around 34,000 investors of a whopping Rs 123 crore across six states of the country as well as neighbouring Bangladesh. The accused, Dwipika Bhanjo and her daughter Tandra, were arrested on Tuesday and produced in an OPID court in Cuttack on Wednesday. The agency had registered a case on May 28 last year basing on the complaint of one of the investors Manmohan Dora of Bhubaneswar. As per the complainant, Tusar Bhanjo, Dwipikas husband and director of Harit Krishi Nidhi limited, had lured him and hundreds of other depositors to invest in his company on the promise of receiving high returns like monthly interest of 11 per cent, and 4 per cent to 5 per cent extra commission for adding new members in the ponzi scheme. Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra said Tusar was arrested on June 4 last year. During investigation, police ascertained that Tusar and his family members were shareholders-cum-directors of Harit Krishi. Out of the total swindled amount, Rs 41 lakh and Rs 43.67 lakh were transferred to the bank accounts of Dwipika and Tandra respectively. However, the mother and daughter had been absconding since then, he added. Mishra also informed that proceedings have been initiated to confiscate Tusars flat in new Alipore and a plot in Paschim Medinipur. EOW said the accused had assured the investors of providing monthly salaries of Rs 4,000 on investment of Rs 4 lakh and Rs 8,000 on deposits of Rs 8 lakh. He used to organise meetings and promote the schemes on social media to attract investors. During investigation, EOW found out that Tusar had set up M/s Transvision Dream Multi Trade private limited registered with ROC in Cuttack in 2023. The same year, he started Harit Krishi Nidhi limited, which was incorporated with ROC in West Bengal. He had, however, opened offices of Harit Krishi in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam and other states in violation of the Nidhi rules. As per the rules, a Nidhi company cannot operate beyond the state of its incorporation, said the EOW. Tusar reportedly collected deposits from about 10,000 investors in Odisha and cheated them. He has also duped the investors in West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Tripura, Maharashtra and even Bangladesh. Sources said the money was reportedly siphoned off to Bangladesh and China.
No terrorist should find refuge in Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee message to cops
West Bengal's chief minister Mamata Banerjee has directed police to heighten vigilance, especially in border regions, to prevent terrorists from seeking refuge in the state. She emphasized the sensitivity of North Bengal due to its shared borders and urged cops to combat fake news to maintain peace.
A Cooch Behar village is under scrutiny following the deaths of three family members after they consumed meat from a dead goat, prompting concerns about a potential anthrax outbreak. The state government has dispatched a team of experts to investigate, with lab tests underway to confirm the presence of anthrax.
Murshidabad violence: BJP Trinamool spar over fact finding report
The report by the three member committee had highlighted the presence of local Trinamool Congress leaders including local councillor and MLA at the site of violence. The report which was submitted before the division bench of Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury also added that the West Bengal Police did not respond to calls by the locals.
Mowgli imprint as Seoni to become 1st railway station themed on Jungle Book
NEW DELHI: Seoni railway station in Madhya Pradesh is set to become the worlds first to be redeveloped around the theme of The Jungle Book and its popular character, Mowgli. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 stations, including Seoni, that have received makeovers under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, on Thursday. The station features eye-catching displays of Mowgli and other characters from the classic tale, designed to delight children and visitors alike. Statues of Jungle Book characters have been installed across the stations circulating areas. Executive Director (I&P) of the Ministry of Railways, Dileep Kumar, told this newspaper, One of the best curated is Seoni station under the Nagpur division in MP, which features a Jungle Book theme, and is dedicated to characters like Mowgli. This depiction will attract children and literature lovers, reflecting the rich culture of the Heart of India. Whats Mowglis link with Seoni? Kumar said, Mowgli was said to have roots in Seoni, where he grew up in the company of bheriyas (wolves). Nearly half the stations have been redeveloped drawing inspiration from local architectural landmarks, religious sites, and historical heritage. Kumar said the Orchha station in MP has been redeveloped and reimagined as Ram Katha Park. In Maharashtra, stations have been redeveloped with patriotic murals dedicated to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The Deshnok station has been redesigned along the lines of the Karni Mata temple. Telanganas Warangal station showcases the cultural essence of the Kakatiya dynasty through detailed wall artwork. The Govardhan station in UP offers vivid glimpses of Braj culture. After redevelopment, the Karamsad railway station in Gujarat has murals depicting the life of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Patel. Kumar said, One of the most fascinating is Dakor station in Gujarat, themed on the story of Lord Dwarkadhish, featuring a sculpture of him on a bullock cart. The Panagarh, Kalyani Ghosapara, and Joychandi Pahar stations have been rebuilt in West Bengal to reflect local cultural heritage while incorporating modern facilities. Joychandi Pahar in particular showcases exquisite local craftsmanship. The 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories have been built at a cost of `1,100 crore, in addition to launching other development projects worth over `26,000 crore. The scheme targets redeveloping 1,300 stations.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee asks cops, officials to stay alert to terror threats near border
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged police and administration in north Bengal to remain vigilant against cross-border terrorism along borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. She stressed the need for increased patrolling and not relying solely on the BSF. Banerjee cited a recent incident where a local farmer from Sitalkuchi was taken to Bangladesh but was later brought back after intervention, highlighting security concerns in sensitive border areas.
WBPSC Releases Final Answer Keys for Clerkship Examination 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has published the final answer keys for the Clerkship Examination held on November 16 and 17, 2024. Candidates can access these keys on the official WBPSC website. The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to download the answer keys and includes direct links for each session. For more details, readers are encouraged to visit the official site.
Drone-like objects spotted over Kolkata, cops probing espionage angle
Kolkata police are investigating the appearance of at least ten drone-like objects in the city's night sky. The objects were sighted over areas including Hastings, Vidyasagar Setu, and Maidan on Monday night, raising concerns about potential espionage. The central government has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding the incident.
Mamata Banerjee urges officials in north Bengal to remain alert for cross-border threats
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed officials in the northern part of the state to be vigilant against cross-border threats, given the region's strategic sensitivity and shared borders with multiple countries. She emphasized the need for intensified patrolling to prevent infiltration and cautioned against misinformation.
West Bengal PSC Announces GDMO 2023 Final Results
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After celebrating the completion of four years of his second tenure, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sat down for a no-holds-barred conversation with the TNIE team. He appeared sharp, composed, and battle-ready unfazed by political noise and firmly in control. In this exclusive interaction, the CPM veteran spoke about how the state managed to stay afloat during the financial crisis, the efforts to find a permanent solution to the human-wildlife conflict, and why he thinks the Congress leadership has failed to take the INDIA bloc forward in an effective manner. Excerpts When most pundits expected a change, LDF got a second term in 2021. What are the things you would like to do in the final year of this term? Well, our focus is to finish the pending promises in LDFs election manifesto. The attempt is to ensure the completion of projects in all seriousness. Im pretty sure well be able to do it. This government has executed several big projects including the Vizhinjam port. Which project has given you the most satisfaction? If you look at Vizhinjam, we cannot call it a state-specific project. Its an important national project. When we decided to implement the project, we realised there are some vested interests working against it. We have been able to complete the project and I have to say there was cooperation from everyone. While the central government assisted the project, it was completed because of the efforts of the state government. The project has now become a reality and it has opened the doors to immense development possibilities. Everyone is keenly watching the progress of work on the national highway. Whats your assessment? The work is progressing at a considerable pace. Some stretches have been opened to traffic. The government expects to complete the work by December. The entire project? Not full, but a major portion. There are also issues related to the financial squeeze by the central government. How will you overcome this? We should realise that the nations progress happens when the Centre and the state work in unison. Unfortunately, the central government has not adopted this policy, and thats why they are treating Kerala with hostility. But just because we have aired our disagreements on one issue, it doesnt mean we wont cooperate with them. This tightening is not just in the financial sector. Everyone agrees that Keralas health sector is exemplary. But we dont have an AIIMS. We have discussed this with the central ministers, including the prime minister. The impression we get is we will get an AIIMS. But when an announcement comes, theres no AIIMS for Kerala. This has happened not once but many times. But well continue with our efforts. As a chief minister, you have faced unprecedented challenges over the past nine years 2018 flood, Covid, Nipah outbreak, Wayanad disaster, etc. What was the biggest crisis amongst these? Each crisis is a crisis. If you take each one of them, they all affect the lives of people. When the Nipah outbreak happened, nobody had heard of it and never imagined it would be this severe. The flood was the worst in a century. It shook the whole of Kerala. And during Covid, the entire world shivered. We survived all these challenges because Kerala has a peculiarity our peoples unity and solidarity. The people and the land come together in a time of crisis. Who helped us and who did not never crossed our minds. One big takeaway was that the entire world was looking at us in awe. Everyone wondered how we were able to overcome this crisis despite no help coming from those who were supposed to help us. There were situations when the central government even denied help from those who came forward to help us. We did not break down. Maybe thats why you are referred to as captain (Laughs) People say you find an opportunity in any crisis. Is that so? (Laughs) Let the people decide these things. Kerala contributes a big amount to the Railways. Yet the railway development in Kerala is suffering... Everywhere, high speed trains are running. We too planned a similar project through K-Rail. In the normal case, the central government should have given the go-ahead. But when some people objected to this here, the Centre sided with these elements. We realised that we cant move ahead with the project. So we halted the proposal. Then E Sreedharan came up with an alternative plan. We felt it was essential to gauge the Union governments thoughts and put it up before them. We are yet to receive a response. While theres consensus that Kerala needs a high-speed rail, was the way you tried to implement it a bit thoughtless? Its a challenge specific to our state. We had to acquire land for the project, and the foundation stone was laid. But we didnt anticipate that permission would be denied. Its a loss for the state. Some people believe it isnt necessary now. But when will it be? People aspire for better transportation and they now face difficulties travelling. A dedicated high-speed rail line will be a game-changer. Given the Union governments squeeze on funds, are you planning new initiatives to raise resources? Weve been able to significantly increase the states own revenue, both tax and non-tax. This has led to a substantial growth in the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). There are positive changes in the states finances, enabling us to manage the economy and finances effectively despite the constraints. Weve also successfully increased the per capita income. Actually, the states position is quite good and the overall picture is really positive now. Despite the financial crunch, Kerala persists with forming pay commissions every five years, unlike other states and the Centre, which adopt a ten-year cycle. Moreover, the state is hesitating to increase the retirement age of government employees... Its a practical issue. This desire for government jobs makes it challenging to suddenly change the retirement age, which would only add to the disillusionment. We cant label people above 56 as inefficient as many individuals remain highly productive well into their 60s globally. Given the current situation, taking such a political decision is difficult. Instead, were focusing on increasing employment opportunities across the board. Some people say the first Pinarayi government performed better than the current one. As a team leader, whats your take? I dont share that view. This perception was largely created by some journalists and media outlets, highlighting the absence of certain key leaders from the previous ministry in the current government and speculating about potential shortcomings. In my opinion, the current team is working and performing well. Weve been able to move things forward efficiently as a team. The state is grappling with man-animal conflicts. Whats the government doing to find a permanent solution? The earth belongs to all and its essential to maintain the balance of nature. Were allocating significant funds towards finding a permanent solution and have also approached the Centre for additional funding and support. Many people believe that if the Pinarayi government fails to secure a third term, the forest department would be the reason... (Laughs) I dont think so. The population of certain species has increased significantly and were struggling to control them. Globally, there are methods to manage wildlife numbers. However, our laws currently restrict us from taking certain measures. Controlling the rapid spread of these species is essential. It is said that Veerappan used to joke, You will realise my worth only when Im gone (chuckles). Does that mean we have to cull wild animals? Yes. After some time, we have to think about it. There was no wild pig menace in our villages during my childhood days. But now they are everywhere. Even in Alappuzha, where there is no forest, farmers complain wild pigs are destroying crops. Now, weve empowered panchayat presidents to issue orders to kill pigs. Forest officers are now going after them to see what they do with the carcass. Ive told them to stop going after dead pigs. We need to have a law to control the population of wild animals. We have urged the Union government to amend the law. The High Court has said the vice-chancellor for the Kerala Technical University should be selected from the panel submitted by the state government. Do you feel the states stand is vindicated? The High Court had taken a stand against the steps taken by former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. However, Khan was adamant in his stand. Were happy with the development. Is there a change in the approach of the governors office after Rajendra Arlekar took over? He is not Arif Mohammed Khan. The new governor is a mature person. What lessons have the Kerala CPM learnt from decimation of the party in West Bengal and Tripura? (Laughs) Kerala CPM hasnt conducted any special study. In Tripura, the CPM government was pro-people in its approach. The national leadership of the party had analysed the development and the report was studied by the state unit of the party. There were no complaints or allegations against the government in Tripura despite its long tenure. There are concerns Kerala CPM will go the Bengal and Tripura way if it gets a third consecutive term... (Laughs) Whether we are in power or not, CPM will ensure the party machinery functions. If theres a problem affecting the people, the party will step in to support them. The public do not get distanced from the party as we stand with them and address their problems with a pro-people approach. Theres criticism the party is unable to correct the government as the CMs stature is above that of the party Nobody is above the party. The party has a mechanism to correct us. The party will hold discussions and make course corrections if needed. Its said Pinarayi is the party and the party is Pinarayi These are false narratives. Ive always been a volunteer of the party. I fulfil the duties and responsibilities vested on me by the party. For years, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan was part of your political career... The loss of Kodiyeri has been a huge loss for me personally. We shared a special bond. It was painful but we have to tide over such issues and move forward. You have an organic connect with the Muslim community. But of late, the narrative is that theres an understanding between BJP and CPM. How does the party plan to overcome this? The Jamaat-e-Islami is behind this narrative, trying to drive a wedge between CPM and the community. The Muslim community wont fall into that trap. Sunnis are the prominent faction among Muslims and they dont accept Jamaat-e-Islami. Whenever UDF weakens or runs into trouble, Jamaat-e-Islami steps in to support them. Initially, this support was covert but now its out in the open. Earlier, the Congress and the Muslim League used to oppose them. They have now started cooperatingfirst secretly and now publicly. Jamaat-e-Islami has a strong intellectual and organisational network, and they do their best to create wrong narratives. However, todays society is much more aware. Those who accuse us of supporting RSS must remember that it is the CPM that has lost the most lives to RSS violence in Kerala, and this continues even today. Its strange to see that Pinarayi Vijayan is enemy number one of both RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami Thats simply because we truly are secular. If you become a spokesperson of secularism, all communal elements will oppose you. The Christian community used to support both UDF and LDF. Now, many of them are leaning towards BJP. How do you look at this trend? Theres a serious attempt by RSS to influence sections of the Christian community to take a communal stance. A particular organisation is even working towards this. These campaigns are well-supported and well-funded. A few Christian leaders have occasionally expressed support for communal forces, often driven by personal motives. It is not that the Christian community is unaware of whats happening, but theres a need for a deeper understanding of the threat. They should understand the actual danger in this. Secularism must be upheld unconditionally and any form of communalism should be opposed. Minorities across the country are being targeted. This is a time when minority communities and secular-minded individuals should stand united. BJP won its first assembly seat in Kerala in 2016, and as you had vowed, that account was closed in the next election. But they won a seat again, in the following Lok Sabha elections. How do you see BJPs growth in Kerala? Kerala has been one of the strongholds of RSS for a long time. Each time they (BJP) opened their account in Kerala, they used certain tricks. The erosion of Congress votes ensured their victories. Did the party fail to foresee Suresh Gopis chances? Suresh Gopi won because of the leakage of Congress votes. LDF did not lose its votes. But Congress lost its votes and that went fully to the BJP candidate. There were talks that some IUML leaders wanted their party to join LDF. Has LDF decided not to accept IUML under any circumstance? (Laughs) Thats wishful thinking. Which is the main party in UDF now? It is IUML. So, we have no unwanted desires. In both LDF governments, the performance of the home department has come under criticism The home department is functioning well. During this governments tenure, Kerala Police have become more responsive. A lot of reforms have been implemented to ensure the force operates with a citizen-centric approach. Some party leaders believe giving a free hand to the police was a mistake... (Laughs). Police havent been given a free hand. They have been given the freedom to do the right thing. The police should be able to function independently. I believe thats a good thing. The party does think so. Earlier, it used to be said the party runs the police whenever CPM is in power. Now, it seems they are unhappy the party doesnt do that... (Laughs) I dont want to comment. When you took over for the first time, you reminded officials that each file contains a life. Do you think they took this advice in right earnest? There has been a major change in the movement of files. However, theres plenty of room for improvement. We cannot expect a sudden change. There are certain characteristics and approaches acquired over time. Itll take some time to change. Yet there has been a positive change. And well be able to make more changes. How do you view the recent open revolt and tussle among IAS officers? The government views it seriously. IAS officers are symbols of the state in front of the masses. They should carry out their duties accordingly. The government intends to take appropriate action. Recently, Congress leader P Chidambaram pointed out that the INDIA bloc has become weaker... (Smiles). Right from the beginning, we... the CPM.... havent viewed it as an alliance. We are of the view that a common ground should be formed against BJP, and based on state-specific scenarios, it should be taken forward. The Congress, being the bigger party in the INDIA bloc and with its wider presence, has the most significant role to play. But the experiences so far show that the Congress and its leadership have no clear understanding about it at all. Whats needed is unity in addressing issues against BJP. But the Congress gives weightage only to its own position and interests. Even as INDIA bloc is losing its relevance, theres a collective opposition coming up in south India against the Centre... Yes. Its true that theres a general sentiment against the Centre in these states. Battle lines have been drawn in the Congress against Shashi Tharoor. Has it come to your attention? (Smiles). Lets wait and see what happens. CPM has agreed to send its member as part of the delegation to brief other countries about Pakistans designs When a delegation is sent to explain our countrys stand before the world, CPM will take part. Recently, there were reports of a cabinet reshuffle... Which one? Union cabinet? No... state cabinet. (Laughs out loud). Im unaware of it. Its said that you are someone who smiles only when you feel like and express anger when you feel angry. You dont have the diplomatic traits typical of politicians. Has it created any issues in your political life? (Smiles). Anyway, Ive reached thus far... You are also someone who doesnt hesitate to make strong remarks, like the body waste remark. Dont you think about the backlash? Only when you make statements or do things with vested interests will there be setbacks. People know me. At the fag end of your previous tenure, you said Ramesh Chennithala was a good Leader of Opposition and that he should continue in the post. Whats your opinion of the incumbent? (Smiles). It isnt yet time for the election. Let the time come (laughs out loud). Elections are coming up. Naturally, the SFIO case against your daughter will come up during the campaign... Theres nothing in this matter, so nothing will happen. Those who raise it will face setbacks. It wont affect us. No investigation agency has found anything substantial in the allegation. Its true that my daughter was involved in running a company. Its also true that the company received remuneration for the services it offered. Tax for the amount received has also been paid. The rest are stories built on these facts. Those who go after such stories can dream about things, but nothing is going to happen. There are those who say the communism in Kerala that began in Pinarayi will end with Pinarayi. What do you have to say to them? These are mere pipe dreams of a few. Sometimes, they are unable to keep it within themselves and hence blurt out stuff. The party doesnt have any weaknesses. Itll move ahead without any issue. TNIE team: Kiran Prakash, Cithara Paul, Rajesh Abraham, Anil S, Rajesh Ravi, Manoj Viswanathan, Abdul Nazer M A, T P Sooraj (photos), Pranav V P (video)
Be careful students, parents! NMC alert on unauthorised med colleges
NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an alert about unauthorised medical colleges operating in the country without requisite approvals from NMC and misleading students and parents by claiming recognition and oering admissions in medical courses that are not legally sanctioned. The advisory by NMC Secretary Raghav Langer to states said they have listed some of the essential points that need to be kept in mind by parents and students while taking admission in a medical course in India and the rules to be followed by the students who intend to pursue medical education in foreign countries. The NMC also named two medical colleges - Singhania University in Rajasthan and Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College, Howrah, West Bengal - for offering MBBS courses without NMC recognition. In another advisory, Sukh Kal Meena, Director, Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), said, The NMC has observed a few instances of unauthorised medical colleges operating in the country, without requisite approvals. These institutions are misleading students and parents by claiming recognition and offering admissions in medical courses that are not legally sanctioned. It, however, did not name any medical colleges that are flouting the norms, except for the one in Rajasthan and WB. Only the medical colleges listed on the official NMC website are legally permitted to offer MBBS and other medical degree programs in India. Institutions not appearing on NMCs official list are unauthorised and operating in violation of NMC regulations, the advisory added. The NMC also listed rules for students who intend to pursue medical education in foreign countries. The NMC said the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021, clearly define the standards for foreign medical education to become eligible to practise medicine in India. The key requirements are minimum 54 months of education in a single institution; 12-month internship to be completed at the same foreign university; clinical training must not be done in parts or across different countries; medium of instruction must be English; studied the mandatory subjects specified in the Schedule-I; registered with the respective professional regulatory body or otherwise, competent to grant license to practise medicine in their respective jurisdiction of the country in which the medical degree is awarded and at par with the license to practise medicine given to citizen of that country. It added that foreign medical graduates who fail to comply with these regulations may be disqualified from registering to practice medicine in India. The NMC also stressed that students graduating from non-compliant institutions will be held ineligible for licensing exams - FMGE in India.
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