Threats Against Opposition Leader Ritabrat Banerjee Prompt Police Action
Kolkata, August 12: Ritabrat Banerjee, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal, visited Bhawani Bhavan, the headquarters of the West Bengal Police, on Tuesday. He has been receiving continuous death threats via WhatsApp from Bangladesh. Banerjee, who leads a rebellious faction of the Trinamool Congress, is eager to uncover the identity of those behind ... Read more Threats Against Opposition Leader Ritabrat Banerjee Prompt Police Action
SC asks ECI for Bengal SIR data on appeals decided by appellate tribunals
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to furnish data. This data concerns the number of appeals disposed of by tribunals in West Bengal. The court emphasized the importance of seeing the progress of appeals filed. Grievances about denial of public distribution system benefits must go to the high court. The primary issue for the court remains the quantum of disposals by tribunals.
West Bengal: Red Corner Notice Issued Against Stone Quarry Businessman Tulu Mandal for Corruption
Kolkata, August 12: A Red Corner Notice has been issued against Tulu Mandal, a stone quarry businessman from Birbhum district in West Bengal. He is accused of being involved in corruption during the previous Trinamool Congress government. Currently, police have no leads on his whereabouts. An FIR has already been filed against Mandal, and investigative ... Read more West Bengal: Red Corner Notice Issued Against Stone Quarry Businessman Tulu Mandal for Corruption
Mamata Banerjee protests deeply hurtful remarks against Netaji by BJP MP
Slogans are also raised against the TMC chairperson at Shyambazar, where she participated in the protest; this is the second time the former West Bengal CM has been called a thief at her public events
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 11: BDS Legal Services, a leading Intellectual Property (IP), business compliance and regulatory advisory firm, today strengthened its presence in Eastern India with the formal inauguration of its new office in Kolkata. The company marked the occasion by hosting a press conference at its newly established office in Sector V, []
Rules should be followed equally by temples or mosques: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IANS) Amid alleged police crackdown on loudspeakers used in religious places in West Bengal, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) Chief Humayun Kabir said on Tuesday that rules regarding the use of the sound system should be evenly applicable to both temples and mosques. His reaction came after several mosque as well as []
24 hours after downpour, Kolkata pockets grapple with flooded roads
Kolkata, Howrah delimitation bills in assembly today
Theatre workers repaint Academy counter white
Waterlogging, rally and road diversions bring traffic to a crawl in north, central Kolkata
Higher edu dept seeks last 3 yrs EC info from JU
Assailants file conversion FIR against Haridevpur prayer house
Two Indian farmers from West Bengal were taken to Bangladesh by villagers after Bangladeshi farmer allegedly detained by BSF in India near border. The incident took place on Tuesday, however, later the farmers were returned after BSF meeting with Bangladesh border
Mamata Banerjee Faces Protests in Kolkata Amid Political Tensions
Kolkata, August 11: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee encountered protests on Tuesday afternoon at the Shyambazar Five Point Crossing in North Kolkata. This demonstration occurred just two days after BJP workers protested her while she was visiting the family of a deceased Trinamool Congress worker in Kanchrapara, North 24 Parganas, who allegedly died ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Faces Protests in Kolkata Amid Political Tensions
Basunia, wife escorted out of Sitai home after MPs return triggers protests
Brand of politics in Bengal disappointing: Neha Bora
Ananta stirs fresh row over Netaji, Didi takes insult protest to streets
Bengal to introduce UCC, law against conversion soon: CM
HC counters influential argument, grants shield to Abhishek
Abishek Porel arrested on rape, intimidation charges
KP starts probe into threat letters to Sourav, Dona
West Bengal: Mob Protest Drives Coochbehar MP, His MLA-Wife Out Of Home
The politician-couple was conspicuous by absence in the area after the Assembly Election results on May 4: Reports
Fresh FIR in RG Kar rape-murder
SC seeks status of appeals against West Bengal SIR voter deletions
The Court suggested that the existing tribunal mechanism could be improved through measures such as online access for judges
Abhishek PA faces fourth day of CID questioning
Dont pay cut money: BJP MLA warns contractors
During the industrial policy consultative meeting, attended by a group of ministers, including Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Industry Minister Tapas Roy, and senior officers of the government, industry bodies submitted their recommendations on industrial incentives, speedy and predictable approvals for new projects
States new industrial policy will be comprehensive & competitive, says Swapan
New OBC list will not affect PSC exam schedule
CBI Arrests Another Suspect in BJP Worker Abhijit Sarkars Murder Case
Kolkata, August 11: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested another suspect in the murder case of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar. This incident is linked to the violence that erupted following the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. The arrested individual has been identified as Vishal Pal, also known as Gopal Das. CBI officials apprehended ... Read more CBI Arrests Another Suspect in BJP Worker Abhijit Sarkars Murder Case
IPL player Abhishek Porel arrested in West Bengal over relationship fraud case
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West Bengal to Include Lives of Freedom Fighters in School Curriculum
Kolkata, August 11: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Tuesday that the lives of great freedom fighters will be included in the curriculum from primary schools to universities. He made this announcement during an event held in Keshtpur, West Medinipur district, to commemorate Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day. The Chief Minister criticized previous Left ... Read more West Bengal to Include Lives of Freedom Fighters in School Curriculum
DA hike: West Bengal govt to launch website for 7th pay commission Check top updates here
DA hike: The West Bengal government will launch a dedicated website for its 7th pay commission, according to a senior official. The panel will post proceedings and official information on the portal.
WEBCSC Assistant Clerk, Assistant Grade-I
West Bengal Co-operative Service Commission (WEBCSC) has recruits 85 Assistant Clerk, Assistant Grade-I & Other Posts. Candidates With Any Graduate Can Apply Online from 28-01-2025 to 27-02-2025.
A Podcast That Breaks the Silence Around Men's Sexual Wellness
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 11: If you can have sex, you are not going to die of heart attack, says renowned celebrity sexologist Dr. Deepak Jumani, MB (Bom), FIAMS, ACS (USA), PhD (USA), MRCPS (Glasgow), Medical Doctor with Mumbai Police.
IPL star Abhishek Porel arrested: What we know about rape case against Delhi Capitals player
IPL Cricketer Abishek Porel Arrested Over Rape Allegations
Delhi Capitals top order batsman Abishek Porel, who hails from West Bengal, has been arrested over rape allegations. According to the reports, a criminal case has been filed against Ahishek Porel by a medical student, accusing him of rape, criminal intimidation
Delhi Capitals opener Abishek Porel arrested by Hooghly police over rape allegations
Delhi Capitals opener Avishek Porel has been arrested in West Bengals Hooghly district in connection with a case registered at Mogra police station. The officials arrested the Bengal cricketer after a rape case was registered....
Bengal roll deletions: SC seeks EC data on disposed appeals
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details on the disposal of appeals by tribunals concerning deletions from West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The court emphasised the need to track the progress of these appeals, which were set up to address irregularities. It also clarified that grievances regarding the denial of PDS benefits due to voter deletion should be taken up with the Calcutta High Court.
Messi event chaos: Calcutta high court extends Aroop Biswas interim protection till Nov 30
Greenply Launches Termivax, India's First Anti-Termite Vaccinated Technology in Plywood
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 11: Greenply Industries Limited, one of India's leading interior infrastructure companies, has introduced TermiVax one of India's first Vaccinated anti-termite plywood powered by advanced nanotechnology with a patent application filed. With this innovation, Greenply plywood will now come with superior lifetime protection against termites, a problem highlighted under damp & wet conditions & gets accelerated in monsoon season.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter made an emergency landing at Kolaghat in East Medinipur on Tuesday after worsening weather conditions forced the pilot to abort the flight to Keshpur. Adhikari had taken off from Dumdum and was flying to
Supreme Court directs ECI to provide data on SIR tribunal appeal disposals in West Bengal
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Suvendhu Adhikari's helicopter makes emergency landing in Bengal's Kolaghat due to bad weather
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari's helicopter makes emergency landing in Bengal's Kolaghat due to bad weather. More to follow...
The Supreme Court has declined to prescribe a definitive timeline for the disposal of appeals by tribunals constituted to adjudicate challenges arising from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, while agreeing to monitor the functioning of the appellate mechanism. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya [] The post West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court declines to prescribe timeline for Appellate Tribunals, Seeks disposal data appeared first on India Legal .
Attack on Mamata Banerjee: A Direct Assault on Democracy, Claims Shiv Sena (UBT)
Mumbai, August 11: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) asserted on Tuesday that the attack on Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal is not merely an assault on an individual political figure but a direct strike against the democratic fabric of our republic. In its editorial published in Saamana, the party stated, A mob armed with stones, ... Read more Attack on Mamata Banerjee: A Direct Assault on Democracy, Claims Shiv Sena (UBT)
Attack on Mamata Banerjee: A Direct Assault on Democracy, Says Shiv Sena (UBT)
Mumbai, August 11: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) claimed on Tuesday that the attack on Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal is not merely an assault on an individual political figure but a direct blow to the democratic fabric of the Republic. In an editorial published in their mouthpiece Saamana, the party stated, A mob armed ... Read more Attack on Mamata Banerjee: A Direct Assault on Democracy, Says Shiv Sena (UBT)
Dilip Ghosh Critiques Congress Politics, Claims It Creates Problems Instead of Solutions
Kolkata, August 11: In response to student protests in Jharkhand, West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh commented on Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDI). He accused Congress of focusing on creating problems rather than finding solutions. During a media interaction, Ghosh addressed the use of tear gas and water cannons against protesting ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Critiques Congress Politics, Claims It Creates Problems Instead of Solutions
Whats trending in Kolkata today: Custody death fallout, Mamata Banerjee's protest, court battle
Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal shared a video clip purportedly showing youth allegedly being sent by the BJP to participate in the Jharkhand student protest against exam irregularities
Abhishek Banerjee gets SC nod for three-week overseas eye treatment
The Supreme Court has permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment, despite the West Bengal governments apprehension that he may not return due to 16 pending cases
Bengal: BJP MLA Debangshu Panda files complaint after his WhatsApp account hacked
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) The WhatsApp account of Debangshu Panda, BJP MLA from Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal, has been hacked. It is alleged that messages are being sent to various people using his number, asking for money. Not only that, several people are being threatened. The incident has created a stir in various []
NDRF Hosts Inter-Battalion Volleyball Tournament in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 11: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) kicked off its Inter-Battalion Volleyball Tournament at the headquarters of the Second Battalion in Haringhata, Nadia district, West Bengal. Teams from four battalions, namely the First, Second, Ninth, and Twelfth, from the eastern and northeastern regions of the country are participating in this event. A senior ... Read more NDRF Hosts Inter-Battalion Volleyball Tournament in West Bengal
Relief for citizens as KMC resumes issuing death, birth certificates
New Town woman held after condo accident kills sr citizen
Late-evening rain gives city one of its wettest days
IO benched, OC closed 3 days after TMC mans custody death
Bengal CM suspends cop after custodial death of TMC worker
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari suspended an investigating officer and transferred an inspector. He visited the family of a Trinamool worker who died in custody. The Chief Minister ordered a magisterial inquiry into the custodial death. He provided compensation and a job to the deceased worker's wife. Adhikari admitted to police negligence while awaiting post-mortem results.
Laser probe: Cops trace source to Ashoknagar
Purple Line TBM Divya set for Victoria breakthrough
Kolkata, August 11: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari participated in the Har Ghar Tiranga rally held in Kolkata on August 10. Carrying the national flag, he marched approximately 2.5 kilometers. State ministers, legislators, and thousands of citizens also joined the rally, proudly displaying the tricolor. After the rally, the Chief Minister remarked that the ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Joins Har Ghar Tiranga Rally, Announces Official Celebration of Raksha Bandhan
Bengal to celebrate Rakhi Bandhan from this year, says CM, leads Har Ghar Tiranga march
Museum, Victoria To Pull Out Tales Of National History To Mark I-Day
CPM holds Jail Bharo campaign across Tripura
Abhishek Banerjee Sends Legal Notice to Minister Agnimitra Paul in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 10: Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and MP from Diamond Harbour, sent a legal notice to Agnimitra Paul, the Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs in West Bengal, on Monday. The notice accuses the minister of making baseless and inappropriate statements about Banerjee and his personal ... Read more Abhishek Banerjee Sends Legal Notice to Minister Agnimitra Paul in West Bengal
More condo residents fall ill, 3 docs treat patients
More than 90% projects didnt have any structural issue: Audit
Cops bust fake overseas job racket
TMC workers lock Saayoni Ghosh's Garfa office
Rangana owner meets CM, seeks possession back
Sandeshkhali stir face accused of not paying rent
West Bengal: Suvendu Meets Deceased TMC Man's Kin
The wife of the deceased will get monthly assistance of 15,000 for one year before her appointment as a Group D staff in the state government: Suvendu Adhikari
Calcutta High Court Allows PIL On Mosque Loudspeaker Removal
ASI injured by manja on Maa Flyover, urgent KMDA action sought
Calcutta High Court Permits Jamiat-e-Ulama Protest Rally in Kolkata
Christian prayer hall in south Kol faces threats, landlord warned
Attack on Didi: 3 rebel MLAs join House protests, 45 TMC workers detained
Arrest Demanded in West Bengals Tarkeshwar Assault and Extortion Case
Hugli, August 10: The case of alleged assault, vandalism, and extortion against a businessman in Tarkeshwar, located in West Bengals Hugli district, has gained significant attention. BJP legislator Santoo Pan condemned the incident and urged the police to arrest the two named accused and take strict action against them. Pan described the incident as deeply ... Read more Arrest Demanded in West Bengals Tarkeshwar Assault and Extortion Case
Abhishek aide Sumit Roy moves Calcutta HC against 4 FIRs
Vote for BJP-development link in partys outreach to Muslims
SC permits TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment
NEW DELHI: In a relief to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, the Supreme Court on Monday permitted him to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment, brushing aside the West Bengal governments apprehension that he may not come back due to 16 pending cases against him. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and []
BJP factions trade charges after clash in E Burdwan
SIT files chargesheet against four women cops for student assault
Delhi murder accused arrested in Nandigram
7th Pay Commission holds first meeting at Nabanna
SSB foils trafficking bid, rescues minor girl at Indo-Nepal border
Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, for the State of West Bengal, said Mr. Banerjee had 16 criminal cases arraigned against him, and there was a probability he may flee
Jupiter Wagons wins two BESS project from WBSEDCL
Jupiter Wagons (JWL) has emerged as the successful bidder for two standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a combined capacity of 100 MW/400 MWh conducted by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). The projects, located at Jeerat and Kharagpur, were secured through e-reverse auctions conducted under a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). The projects will be executed and operated through JEM, subsidiary of JWL, further strengthening its presence in India's battery energy storage segment.
