West Bengal Budget shows State sinking into abyss of appeasement politics under Mamata: BJP
An ugly and terrifying glimpse of the Mamata Banerjee government's dastardly appeasement policies was clearly visible in the Budget presented in the State Assembly, says BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi
Darjeeling Toy Train Service Hits Record Revenue Of Rs 24.6 Crore In 2025
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) toy train service is one of the most popular tourist attractions in West Bengal.
ECI completes observer briefing for Assam, TN, Kerala, WB polls
The Election Commission of India on Thursday, February 5, concluded its briefing programme for 1,444 Central Observers who will be deployed for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. According to the Commission, the briefing sessions were held in three batches over two days on February 5 and 6 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 .
Supreme Showdown: Unpacking Mamata Banerjees Relentless Opposition to ECs SIR
Mamata Banerjees strategy may not halt the SIR but could cement her as the indomitable Didi In the lead-up to West Bengals 2026 assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees fierce opposition to the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has escalated into a high-stakes confrontation, culminating in... The post Supreme Showdown: Unpacking Mamata Banerjees Relentless Opposition to ECs SIR appeared first on HW News English .
Congress To Contest All 294 Seats Solo In West Bengal Assembly Polls
The Congress announced that it will contest independently in all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal in the forthcoming Assembly elections in the state scheduled this year, without going for any kind of seat-sharing arrangement
Cant cite funds crunch to stop DA payment: SC to West Bengal govt
SC rejected Bengal govts defence it lacked funds and said it is not open for the State to shirk its responsibility of paying DA on account of financial difficulty, given that it is an obligation arising out of a statute of its own creation. SC said the least that is expected of a State in a democracy is that it honours its obligations and commitments arising from a legislation or judicial decisions, for such obligations are not discretionary.
Unlike in 3 other opposition states, West Bengal sees governor-govt cordiality
West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose read out portions of the address highlighting law and order, including references to Kolkata being among the safest cities in the country. In a rare display of cordiality, he was even seen briefly holding hands and speaking with CM Mamata Banerjee after his address, prompting BJP legislators to sarcastically comment well done, as he exited the House.
Bengal SIR throws up bizarre parentage entries, shows one voter with over 300 children
West Bengal's electoral roll revision has uncovered shocking anomalies. One individual in Birbhum's Nanoor is listed as the father of 389 children. In Howrah's Sankrail, 310 voters share a single parent. The Election Commission of India has written to the Chief Secretary regarding these and other discrepancies, demanding action by February 9.
Mamata Banerjee advances enhanced payouts to women ahead of state election
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will boost Lakshmir Bhandar benefits from February 2026. This move aims to strengthen the financial standing of approximately 2.42 crore women. SC/ST women will receive an additional 500, bringing their total to 1,700. General category women will also get an extra 500, increasing their payout to 1,500.
TMCgovt. hikes monthly aid for women, unveils scheme for unemployed
4.06-lakh-croreinterim budget tabled ahead of West Bengal Assembly election; under BanglarYubaSathi, monthly allowance of 1,500 will be given to jobless youth;BJPterms it a deception
West Bengal economy projected to grow at 7.6% in FY26: Economic Review
West Bengal's economy is set for robust growth. Projections indicate a 7.62 percent expansion in the 2025-26 financial year. The state's Gross State Domestic Product is expected to reach approximately Rs 19.91 lakh crore. This growth outpaces India's projected GDP expansion. The review highlights significant improvements in fiscal and social indicators since 2010-11.
Election Commission holds briefing for observers in poll-bound States
Assembly elections are to be held in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee Says Bengal Interim Budget 'Pro-People' Unlike Union Budget
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the interim budget tabled by her government in the assembly is pro-people and shows fiscal discipline, unlike the directionless and rudderless Union Budget.
'You Appear In Court To Defend Illegals': PM Modi's Jibe At Mamata Banerjee's SIR Plea
PM Narendra Modi alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is compromising the youth of the state by inviting illegal immigrants
West Bengal hikes Lakshmir Bhandar allowance, raises pay for ASHA, anganwadi workers ahead of polls
West Bengal's government has boosted allowances for women and incomes for civic volunteers, asha, and anganwadi workers. These hikes come before the upcoming assembly elections. The Lakshmir Bhandar scheme sees a Rs 500 monthly increase for women. Other workers will receive a Rs 1000 raise.
West Bengal polls: Congress to fight alone, eye all 294 seats
The Congress party will contest all 294 seats in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections on its own. This decision was finalized after a meeting of top party leaders and West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee representatives. The party aims to strengthen its position by contesting independently. Past alliances have reportedly demotivated grassroots workers. The elections are expected in April-May.
West Bengal CM criticises Union Budget, calls state Budget welfare-focused
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called the states Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget pro-people and fiscally disciplined, prioritising welfare for women, youth, and workers, while criticising the Union Budget as directionless and rudderless
Congress To Go Solo In West Bengal Polls, Contest All 294 Seats
Forming an alliance in the state in the past had demoralised Congress workers at the grassroots level, says West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled a pro-people interim budget. She stated the budget prioritizes citizens' welfare and demonstrates fiscal discipline. Banerjee contrasted it with the Union Budget, calling it directionless. The state government allocated funds focusing on women, youth, workers, and vulnerable sections. This budget aims to balance welfare spending with financial prudence.
Supreme Court orders West Bengal to pay DA arrears to employees for 20082019
The court ordered the state to release 25 per cent of the outstanding dues by March 6 and set up a committee to determine the total payable amount and payment schedule
Bengal Hikes ASHA Workers' Pay, Lakshmir Bhandar Aid As CM Mamata Tries To Woo Women Before Polls
West Bengal raised Lakshmir Bhandar scheme payment to Rs 1500 and increased ASHA workers' honorarium by Rs 1000, as Mamata Banerjee aims to woo women ahead of assembly polls.
Supreme Court directs West Bengal govt to pay dearness allowance to its employees from 2008-2019
The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal government to pay dearness allowance to its employees. This payment covers the period from 2008 to 2019. The court has directed the state to pay 25 percent of the outstanding DA by March 6. A committee will determine the total amount and payment schedule.
Congress Announces To Go Solo In West Bengal Assembly Polls After Top Leadership's Meet In Delhi
A high-level meeting of Congress was held in New Delhi, in which top leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal unit chief Subhankar Sarkar were present.
West Bengal has presented an interim budget of Rs 4.06 lakh crore for fiscal year 2026-27. A key proposal includes an additional Rs 500 monthly increase for women under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme, effective February 2026. Additionally, gig workers will now be covered by state social security programs like Swasthyasathi.
West Bengal Govt. moves resolution in Assembly over 'hardships' due to SIR; Speaker rejects
Speaker Biman Banerjee contended that since the matter was pending before the Supreme Court, the Assembly could not deliberate on it
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met with West Bengal Congress leaders. This comes as the state prepares for assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party also held a meeting with its West Bengal MPs. BJP National President Nitin Nabin offered guidance. The Trinamool Congress has not initiated alliance talks. Political parties are strategizing for the upcoming high-voltage contest.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated her government will provide land for border fencing. However, she insisted the central government must first withdraw its decision to expand the Border Security Force's jurisdiction.
SC Directs West Bengal Govt To Recalculate DA, Pay Pending Arrears, 1st Installment By March 31
Supreme Court formed a panel led by Justice Indu Malhotra to determine calculation and phased payment of pending dearness allowance to Bengal employees.
SC directs WB government to pay DA to employees by March; BJP hails verdict
The Supreme Court has ordered West Bengal to pay dearness allowance to its employees as per the 2008 pay rules, stating financial constraints are no excuse. While upholding the entitlement to DA under state rules, the court clarified it's not a fundamental right, unlike a previous High Court ruling.
India's revered Ganga River, the nation's longest and oldest, flows through the most Indian states, acting as a vital lifeline. Its journey from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal supports culture, economy, and life across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, with its basin touching even more. The Ganga's expansive reach and profound significance are explored.
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Prevent systematic pattern of violence, threats against our WB staff: EC to SC
Comparing smooth conduct of SIR in other states to that in Bengal where those involved in the roll revision have been targeted, EC, in its affidavit, said, It unequivocally illustrates that the challenges encountered in West Bengal are not intrinsic to the SIR process itself, but are a direct result of the inadequacies of the state machinery and the prevailing climate of political interference therein.
Election Commission flags non-compliance by West Bengal govt, seeks action by February 9
West Bengal SIR: The poll panel pointed out that FIRs were yet to be filed against two Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), two Assistant EROs (AEROs) and a Data Entry Operator under Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, along with relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
CM Mamata Banerjee 'springs a surprise' with SC move; Oppn 'caught off guard'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Supreme Court. She argued a petition challenging electoral roll revisions. Analysts say this positions her as a protector of her people's rights. She is the first CM to argue her case personally. Social media is highlighting her actions.
Mamata Banerjee argues in SIR case; SC asks ECI to be 'careful, sensitive'
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to exercise greater caution when issuing notices for minor name discrepancies. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee argued against the special intensive revision process. The court assured that genuine voters would not be excluded. The hearing will continue next week.
Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in Supreme Court
Assuring CM Mamata Banerjee, the top Court said that the Election Commission of India cannot run away from its Constitutional obligation to ensure that every single genuine citizen is included in the electoral
Trinamool Congress hails Mamata Banerjees Supreme Court appearance as big win
From Ministers in the West Bengal government, to party MPs and spokesperson, several leaders of Trinamool Congress lauded the efforts of the party chairperson of arguing against SIR before the Supreme Court
Every single genuine person must remain on the electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in SC
The Chief Minister said nearly 1.4 crore voters in West Bengal were excluded from the electoral roll for logical discrepancies
Mamata argues in SC, alleges targeting of West Bengal in SIR exercise
Urging the top court to save democracy and intervene to ensure fair special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission keeping in mind the fact that people alive have been declared dead by the poll panel
SIR Row: Didi Urges SC to Save Democracy; Alleges WB Targeted
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices and sought replies by February 9 from the Election Commission and the chief electoral officer of West Bengal on her petition
Entire Oppn Will Take Call On Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 4: Congress leader K C Venugopal on Wednesday said the entire Opposition will take a collective call on moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for such a move. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, however, refused to comment on the matter. Talking to mediapersons in the Parliament House complex, Venugopal said they are positively looking at the suggestion. The Trinamool Congress has already contacted [] The post Entire Oppn Will Take Call On Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SIR row: CM Banerjee urges SC to save democracy; alleges WB targeted, its people bulldozed
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday vehemently urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to save democracy, alleging the state is being targeted and its people are being bulldozed. The top court took note of Banerjees petition and rare arguments ever advanced by a serving chief minister before it, and said genuine persons must remain on the electoral roll. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya [] The post SIR row: CM Banerjee urges SC to save democracy; alleges WB targeted, its people bulldozed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a writ petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, challenging the legality, timing, and manner of implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, [] The post Electoral roll revision: Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission on Mamata Banerjee plea challenging SIR in West Bengal appeared first on India Legal .
'Only deletion, no inclusion': Kalyan Banerjee gives inside details of Mamata vs EC hearing in SC
The Supreme Court heard West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's plea challenging the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, noting two key points in her petition. The court observed that timelines might need extension due to pending cases and issued notices to the EC and CEO for further hearing.
SC Issues Notice On Mamata Banerjees Plea Against Electoral Roll Revision In Bengal
A Bench led by the Chief Justice took up multiple petitions, including one filed by the West Bengal government
Supreme Court issues notice in West Bengal SIR dispute, assures protection of voters' rights
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission and West Bengal's chief electoral officer. This follows a plea from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court is addressing concerns about alleged wrongful deletions of voters. A hearing is scheduled for February 9.
'Justice Crying Behind Closed Doors': Mamata Banerjee Appears In Supreme Court, Slams EC Over SIR
Banerjee today appeared in-person before the apex court against the SIR excercise in West Bengal.
Justice Crying Behind Closed Doors: Mamata Banerjee To Chief Justice On SIR
Justice is crying behind closed doors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told the Chief Justice of India, appearing in person in the Supreme Court to argue her petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls.
Mamata argues in Supreme Court, says Bengal voters being written off as dead
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee informed the Supreme Court that living individuals are being declared dead during electoral roll revisions. She stated that the Election Commission is rejecting Aadhaar cards and demanding extra documents, causing hardship. The Chief Justice emphasized ensuring no innocent voter is excluded. The court is hearing petitions challenging the revision process.
SIR row: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Supreme Court against EC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the Supreme Court for a crucial hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She sought permission to argue in person amid tight security
Inside Details Of BJP's Late Night Meeting On Bengal Elections
A crucial late-night meeting on West Bengal politics was held on Tuesday at the house of Union Minister and BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar in Delhi, ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
West Bengal CM reaches SC ahead of hearing on pleas against SIR
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, February 4, reached the Supreme Court ahead of a crucial hearing on the petitions challenging the Election Commissions ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The chief minister has also moved an interlocutory application seeking permission to appear and argue 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 .
Previously, many cartoonists have faced bans in India and West Bengal for showcasing social issues through their artwork
West Bengal SIR hearing LIVE: Mamata Banerjee to appear in person in Supreme Court
Mamata Banerjee has also filed a petition in her own individual capacity against the exercise conducted by theElection Commission of India
Mamata Banerjee To Appear In Supreme Court Today Against SIR Row
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to appear in person before the Supreme Court today, where she will seek permission to argue her own petition challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) ongoing SIR.
Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR
West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.
Mamata takes the stand: Bengal CM might argue SIR case herself in Supreme Court
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans to argue her own case in the Supreme Court. She is challenging the Election Commission's special intensive revision of voter rolls. This move could make her the first sitting chief minister to personally advocate in court. The Election Commission has been directed to ensure transparency and voter accessibility in the revision process.
Rahul behaving like Pakistan, China, Mamata should be in jail: Giriraj Singh
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader and Union minister Giriraj Singh has launched a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader of behaving like Pakistan and China over the LoPs attempts to quote from former Army General Naravanes memoir in Lok Sabha. Singh also took on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying []
SC to hear Mamata Banerjees plea against Bengal SIR process today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in West Bengal, including one filed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of political bias and adopting an authoritarian 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 .
Mamata Banerjee turns to poetry to protest against SIR
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing political and legal battle against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has adopted an unusual form of protest, authoring 26 poems on the issue. Book titled SIR: 26 in 26 The poems in the book titled SIR: 26 in 26 stand out with 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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A batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the SIR process and the mass exclusion of electors from the voters list of the State is listed for hearing on February 4, 2026
SC to hear Bengals plea against SIR; Mamata may attend proceedings
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday, February 4, a plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee may attend the apex court on Wednesday during the crucial hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the SIR of 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 BJP admits harassment of voters during SIR; blames poll officials, TMC
BJP MLAs submit memo to Governor claiming a section of EROS, AEROs, BLOs are making deliberate mistakes during SIR, issuing notices to harass people, in collusion with Trinamool Congress and I-PAC
ED Raids Cop, Traders In Coal Scam In West Bengal, Finds Cash
At around 6 am, three ED teams, accompanied by central forces, reached the industrial belt of the district and launched the crackdown: Reports
The West Bengal Chief Minister, surrounded by SIR-affected families, addressed a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday a day after she led a delegation to meet EC and later accused the CEC of insulting the delegation.
84.5% of 1.52 lakh waste-pickers profiled so far come from SC, ST, and OBC communities
State-level data show Delhi, Goa, and West Bengal are outliers, where waste-pickers from the General category constitute a majority. Overall, 10.7% workers are from the General category. The data also showed that 7,402 workers were from Other communities.
Will support if motion for impeachment of CEC is brought, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging arrogance and humiliation during a meeting. Banerjee claimed that names of TMC supporters, particularly Dalits, tribals, and minorities, are being deleted from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, questioning its timing and selective application in opposition-ruled states.
'Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar': TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over the Special Intensive Revision process. The party alleges the SIR is flawed and aims to disenfranchise citizens, particularly in opposition-ruled states ahead of elections. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also criticized the timing and selective application of the SIR.
Rahul behaving like 'Pakistan, China', Mamata should be in jail: Giriraj Singh
Giriraj Singh also took on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying she should be put in jail for allegedly taking away evidence of a money laundering case from the I-PAC premises in Kolkata recently.
Secure Northeast access via underground rail at chickens neck: Assam CM
A new underground rail link is planned for West Bengal's strategic 'Chicken's Neck' corridor. This project aims to create a secure transportation route connecting the Northeast to the rest of India. The initiative addresses a long-standing strategic vulnerability. Existing tracks will also be upgraded to four lines. This development promises enhanced connectivity and security for the region.
I-PAC Raids: SC Defers Hearing to Feb 10 on ED Plea Against Mamata Banerjee
The top court, while staying the FIRs filed in West Bengal against ED officials, also directed the state police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids.
The top court on January 15 said the West Bengal chief minister's alleged obstruction in ED's probe is very serious and agreed to examine if a State's law-enforcing agencies can interfere with any central agency's probe
ED raids multiple locations in West Bengal in multi-crore coal scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches across West Bengal. Locations in Durgapur, Kaksha, and Paschim Bardhaman are being investigated. The operation is linked to a multi-crore coal scam. A police officer-in-charge is among those being covered. The ED is probing illegal coal extraction and smuggling from Eastern Coalfields Limited. This racket has been under scrutiny for years.
Mamata Banerjee Likely To Appear Before Supreme Court For Bengal SIR Hearing
Mamata Banerjee may appear before the Supreme Court for her plea against the Election Commission of India over Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal
India-Bhutan Railway: KokrajharGelephu line to be completed in three years
Guwahati: Work on the proposed railway line connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan is expected to be completed within three years once construction begins, senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials said, highlighting Assams relatively smooth progress compared with delays in West Bengal. Speaking at a press conference, NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava [] The post India-Bhutan Railway: KokrajharGelephu line to be completed in three years appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Watch: Aamir Khan enjoys kite flying on Arijit Singhs terrace
Mumbai: Days after star singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan paid him a personal visit at his residence in Jiaganj, West Bengal. Aamir arrived in Kolkata on Sunday and travelled by road to Arijits home in an apparent attempt to avoid public attention. However, videos of the actor 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 .
ED raids in West Bengal linked to coal mining, transportation case
The latest raids target key individuals and properties linked to the alleged illicit coal trade, signaling a broader crackdown on corruption in West Bengals mining sector
Could have brought lakhs: CM Mamata Banerjee confronts Delhi Police at Banga Bhawan amid SIR row
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee confronted Delhi Police at Banga Bhawan, accusing them of harassing victims of the SIR incident. She alleged Himalayan incompetence by the Union government and vowed to fight for the people. A Bengal Police team was dispatched to Delhi to provide security to the victims.
After West Bengal row, non-veg back on Vande train
West Bengal CM walks out of meeting with CEC on SIR
PTI New Delhi West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday walked out of a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR issue, accusing him of being arrogant and alleged that the poll panel had humiliated their delegation. Wearing black shawls as a mark of protest, the TMC supremo, accompanied by party []
Bengal corridor may have underground rail tracks
PTI Guwahati/New Delhi Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said plans are afoot to lay underground railway tracks along a 40-km strategic corridor in West Bengal, connecting the North-East with the rest of India. The strategic corridor, called the Chickens Neck for its shape, is a strip of land located in northern West Bengals Siliguri []
Mamata Banerjee walks out of CEC meet, alleges insult over voter roll revision
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal walked out of a crucial meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner, citing feelings of disrespect and humiliation. She called for an immediate cessation of the ongoing special intensive revision process of electoral rolls, expressing concerns over what she deemed a sweeping removal of voters' names.
Trinamool Congress MPs rallied together, vocally opposing what they termed the unlawful police presence at the West Bengal guest house in Delhi. They called upon Home Minister Amit Shah to respond to their concerns. Their chant found solidarity when some members from the Samajwadi Party joined the demonstration.
Bengal STF seizes 296 kg ganja worth 80 lakh, two arrested
West Bengal Special Task Force has seized a massive haul of Ganja. Approximately 296 kilograms of the contraband, valued at 80 lakh Indian Rupees, was recovered. Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with this significant seizure. The Ganja was reportedly transported from North Bengal. The arrests and recovery took place in Moyna, North 24 Parganas district.
West Bengal Government questions maintainability of ED plea in Supreme Court on I-PAC case
The State asked whether the petition was maintainable when a similar case was pending before the Calcutta High Court urging identical grounds of challenge
Watch: Mamata Banerjee walks out of Election Commission meeting, alleges humiliation by CEC
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee walked out of a meeting with the ECI, accusing the poll body of parroting the BJPs line and targeting Opposition-ruled States through the ongoing SIR.
India plans 40 km of underground railway tracks along the strategic Chicken's Neck corridor connecting West Bengal and the Northeast. This development comes amid concerns over Chinese involvement in a WWII airbase near the Indian border. The government has allocated a record Rs 11,486 crore for railway projects in Assam and the Northeast.
West Bengal migrant workers in Bengaluru seek police protection amid fear of harassment
Centre Planning Underground Rail Tracks Along 40-Km Corridor Connecting NE, Rest Of India: Vaishnaw
Guwahati, Feb 2: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said plans are afoot to lay underground railway tracks along a 40-km strategic corridor in West Bengal, connecting the northeast with the rest of India. The strategic corridor, called the Chickens Neck for its shape, is a strip of land located in northern West Bengals Siliguri area, having a width of over 20 km. The strip is sandwiched between Nepal and Bangladesh, with Bhutan and China a few hundred kilometres away. [] The post Centre Planning Underground Rail Tracks Along 40-Km Corridor Connecting NE, Rest Of India: Vaishnaw appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
