New law college to come up at St Thomas 237-year-old hostel
Buying land? New record system to make plot categories easier to check
Hold KMC and Howrah polls after special summary revision: Opposition to SEC
KMC draft roll with 32 lakh voters out, election notice likely on Nov 2
CM seeks PM date for Sec V Orange Line link flag-off
Traffic snarls choke Darj, tourists told to leave early to catch flights
IIT-Kharagpur inks deal with alumni to set up Indias first AI school
Youth held for online posts against CM
Woman found dead, cops start dowry probe
Unseen sketch to be on display at Bengal Biennales Jogen Chowdhury exhibition
Man smashes beer bottles on womens heads
Senior citizen duped of Rs 40k in ATM card swap
Guests return to hotels drives mini revival in Mini Bangla
Feed from 17 of 30 CCTV cameras missing from Chorbagan pandal
Cyclone Arnab gains strength, Kolkata to get rain, escape wind fury
Uncertainty over 2 Bazi Bazaars as new entrant seeks organiser role
CEC can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge, ECI tells top court
A common affidavit filed for the EC, CEC Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi say that any attempt to restrain the CECs functioning is contrary to the 2023 Act; asserts that Form 6 was not amended; West Bengal CEOs officers filed appeals against inclusions
NRS Medical College interns face probe over paid duty exchange chat
Kolkata Bishop asks churches to maintain records amid conversion allegations, attacks
Chorbagan Stampede: Doctors Flag Arbitrary Patient Transfers
Junior doctors in West Bengal have questioned protocols for transferring Chorbagan stampede victims to private hospitals and raised concerns over medicine shortages in government hospitals.
Fate of voters deleted during SIR hangs in balance for upcoming municipal polls in Kolkata
Opposition parties as well as civil society members in West Bengal have demanded that the State Election Commission in view of the large number of eligible electors deleted from the electoral roll under SIR, consider holding elections only after the conclusion of the special re-enrolment drive and SSR
Jaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways has launched a new weekly express train connecting Khatipura in Jaipur with Santragachi in West Bengal via Tatanagar. The inaugural New KhatipuraSantragachi Express Connects Rajasthan with West Bengal
Shoot your son or walk naked with him: Kolkata father given ultimatum
Kolkata: An 18-year-old, his father and his friend were paraded naked and insulted by the family of a teenage girl in West Bengals Kolkata because the young man was allegedly caught kissing the girl, who is 13 years old. The father was reportedly given two choices either kill his son or walk with him Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls CJP
Suvendu Adhikari targets CJP with sharp rhetoric as debates over youth dissent and political polarisation intensify in Bengal.
RG Kar case: Victims mother denies connection with ongoing social media campaign against CBI
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R.G. Kar rape & murder victim, on Monday claimed that her name and picture are being used in an ongoing social media campaign against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Debnath had at the same time denied having any connection with that social media campaign against the CBI. The social media campaign against the CBI started soon after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, had granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, the former and controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, in the CBI-registered case against him accusing him of involvement in the multi-crore financial irregularities at the said medical establishment. In the social media campaign, the CBI was accused of a lackadaisical probe in the matter, as a result of which Ghosh was granted bail by the apex court. Social media was flooded with posters using the name of the victims mother and the BJP legislator, where a call was given to hit the streets on November 12 on the issue of Ghosh being granted bail by the apex court. A protest program is being promoted using my name and photo on various social media platforms, including Facebook. But I am not the initiator of that program. I am not in any way involved in organising, promoting or managing the protest program. Such propaganda is being carried out using my name and photo without my permission, she said. She also reacted strongly to some comments attributed to her in the social media campaign promoted under the names of Voice of Abhaya and Voice of Women. I have faith in the country's judiciary and the West Bengal government. I believe that every issue should be resolved with respect for the law and the constitution. I strongly condemn the misuse of my name and picture and the involvement of my name in this misleading campaign. I want to make it clear that I do not know who is taking to the streets and who wants to protest. I have no relation with any of them, Ratna Debnath said.
No understanding of nationalism: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous government of adopting the Joy Bangla slogan of Bangladesh; takes a dig at CJP
Cyclone Arnab: AP Braces for Landfall, Odisha, Bengal on Alert
Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28, prompting precautionary measures in Odisha and West Bengal, while Keralam plans to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Cyclone Arnab: Fishermen barred from sea as Bengal braces for rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring changes in the path and intensity of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Although West Bengal is unlikely to face a direct impact, the system is expected to bring fresh spells of rain and gusty winds to several parts of the state
Man Arrested For Derogatory Posts Against West Bengal CM
Kolkata Police have arrested a man in Dum Dum for allegedly posting derogatory comments and circulating false information about West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders on social media. The arrest followed a complaint, and the accused is scheduled to appear in court later on Monday.
Dont Let Dimagi Naxal, Cockroaches Breed: Suvendu Adhikari Urges People To Stand With PM Modi
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stepped up his attack on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), asking people to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and warning against groups he accused of spreading anti-national ideas. His remarks came amid criticism of
Khajuraho set for Rs 500 crore tourism push to join Delhi-Agra-Jaipur circuit
AI takes centre stage as TAAI convention returns to Kolkata after 22 years
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ritabrata Banerjee, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and also the leader of the rebel but majority faction in Trinamool Congress, on Monday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of making attempts to rob the crucial affidavits meant to be submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for establishing rights over the original party name -- All India Trinamool Congress and electoral symbol of Flowers & Grass. Ritabrata issued a social media statement this morning claiming that a robbery attempt was made by the supporters of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction on a truck carrying the affidavits on behalf of the faction led by him, which was on its way to New Delhi from Kolkata. However, Ritabrata claimed that the party workers of his faction foiled attempts to snatch the affidavits. Chartered Flight has carried Kalighats affidavits to Delhi on 25th evening. Our Affidavits are being transported to Delhi by road. Our workers have started with our documents on 24th morning for depositing in ECI. Half an hour ago there were attempts to take control of the truck and snatch our documents. Our workers have resisted bravely. The fight is on. A fight between Chartered Culture versus Grass Root resolve. Despots will not succeed in their attempt of organised loot in every sphere, claimed Ritabrata in his social media statement. To recall, earlier this year, the ECI temporarily froze the original party name, 'All India Trinamool Congress' and the original electoral symbol of 'Grass & Floor'. The faction led by Mamata Banerjee was allotted the new name of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Football Player. On the other hand, the Ritabrata-led faction was allotted the name of Democratic Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Envelope. Now the process has begun for the final exercise to decide which of the two factions will ultimately retain the original party name and the original electoral symbol. For this, the ECI has sought affidavits from both the factions. In such a situation, Ritabratas robbery-attempt allegations against the Mamata Banerjee-led faction have spiced up the political atmosphere in West Bengal. At the time the report was filed, there was no reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction.
Mamata Banerjee seeks district-wise reports on her party's local leaders, workers
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Amid the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal by the end of this year, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed her party leaders to prepare detailed district-wise lists of local leaders and workers who are continuing with their allegiance towards the faction in Trinamool Congress headed by her and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. A party leader from the Mamata Banerjee faction of Trinamool said that based on the district-wise list, she will prepare a list of candidates for the forthcoming urban civic body polls. Once the district-wise lists are available, she will convene a meeting with the state leadership of her party and finalise the names for the urban civic body polls. The strategy for the polls will also be finalised in the meeting, said the party leader. He explained that preparing such district-level lists of leaders and party workers, still maintaining their allegiances towards her, is also necessary for submission to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to establish her factions right over the original party name of 'All India Trinamool Congress' and the original electoral symbol of 'Flowers and Grass'. We have also started the process of accepting affidavits from district-level leaders and workers in the matter. However, the state government, through police, is putting pressure on our district-level party leaders and workers to sign affidavits confirming their allegiance towards the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader said. Like the recently concluded bypolls for the Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and the Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district, the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress will have to contest the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies with the newly allotted name of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the newly allotted electoral symbol of Football Player. Similarly, the Ritabrata-led rebel faction will have to contest with the name Democratic Trinamool Congress and the electoral symbol of Envelope. Polling for the seven urban civic bodies, including Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC), is likely to be held in the last week of November, and the results could be declared in the first week of December. Although the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress was keen to contest the municipal body polls in alliance with Congress, the state unit of Congress has already ruled that out. On the other hand, the Ritabrata-led faction has made it clear that they would contest the municipal polls on their own, without any alliance.
Mamata accuses BJP of using 'money, intimidation' to influence people
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, alleging that police atrocities against Trinamool Congress workers had increased. She also claimed officials were threatening people and accused the BJP government of restricting access to legal documentation for her party.
Mamata accuses BJP of using money, intimidation to sway voters
Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, October 25, accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, and alleged that police atrocities against her partys workers had increased and government officials were threatening them. In a statement shared by the Mamata AITC on social media, she claimed that district Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
202 National School Games taekwondo bouts held in Ganderbal on day 4
Ganderbal, Oct 25: The 70th National School Games (NSG) Taekwondo Championship continued with great enthusiasm at Ganderbal, witnessing 202 bouts involving 208 participants across different weight categories on the fourth day of the championship. The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Jammu and Kashmir, organised a medal ceremony to honour the outstanding performances of the participating athletes. Additional Secretary YSS TinnaMahajan, as per a statement issued, attended the ceremony as the chief guest and distributed medals among the gold, silver and bronze medal winners. Joint Director Kashmir, YSS, Mohammad Rashid Kohli, Principal of the Government College of Physical Education (GCOPE) and SGFI Field Officer were also present on the occasion. During the fourth day's competitions, 202 bouts were conducted across six weight categories. In the girls' section, 34 bouts were held in the -38 kg category, 35 in the -52 kg category and 36 in the -63 kg category. In the boys' section, 33 bouts were conducted in the -41 kg category, 36 in the -59 kg category and 33 in the -78 kg category. Among the gold medal winners, Sarfaraaz Ahmad, Uzair Aslam and Abdul Hadi represented Jammu and Kashmir, while Ayush Semwal of Delhi, Ayushman Chuchan of Uttar Pradesh, Pranava Raj of Tamil Nadu, Gunj Manish Pipaliya of Gujarat and Tejas Yadav of KVS also secured gold medals. Other gold medal winners included Ananya A of Tamil Nadu, Soloni Umesh Prasad of Maharashtra, Nikesha Singh of CISCE, Rishika of Haryana, Joyshree Chetia of Haryana, Sai Prashant Kadhi of Maharashtra, Aaniya of Haryana, Aekta Kapoor of Jammu and Kashmir, and Sanatani Dey of West Bengal. Silver and bronze medal winners were also honoured during the ceremony in recognition of their performances and achievements in the championship. The medal distribution ceremony celebrated the dedication, discipline and sporting excellence of young athletes representing different states, Union Territories and school boards across the country. The 70th National School Games Taekwondo Championship is being hosted by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
Painter Jogen Chowdhury, master of line on canvas and paper, passes away
AI Takes Centre Stage At Kolkata Travel Convention
Bay Deep Depression Set To Intensify Into Cyclone Today
Bengal sees late-season dengue surge, records 5.5k new cases in Oct
No Import Documents, 220 Plants Seized From Bangkok Flyer At Kolkata Airport
Fare row: Cabbie abducts passenger
2 in city lose Rs 55 Lakh to cyber frauds
50 hotels, shut since Free School Street fire, reopen after Calcutta High Court order
Chorbagan Lakshmi Puja moves out of main pandal
CM meets Chorbagan stampede victims kin in Ramnagar, hands over Rs 25 lakh
5,000 Durga idols immersed in Hooghly, KMC, police work overtime to clean up ghats
Cops take Chorbagan announcer to stampede spot, record ACPs statement
Barricades, no VIP gate at Naihati Boro Maa Kali Puja
Sahaj portal for Kali Puja permission to open on Oct 26
Calcutta High Court Grants Migrant Workers Family Chance to Prove Citizenship
Green firecracker test on Oct 30, Bazi Bazaar dates await police nod
18-year-old worker from West Bengal dies in accidental fall from 8th floor
Complaint alleges workers were not provided safety belts, nets or helmets at under-construction site in Brahmavar taluk
Worse winter pollution looms as Kol breaches PM10 limit
Boost for Kol-Dubai connectivity as carrier adds new flight
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Class 11 student abducted, raped & murdered in Gaighata, 1 held
Eminent painter Jogen Chowdhury dies aged 87; West Bengal CM mourns
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TMC-Era investments Were Fraud: Bengal CM
All are welcome, provided they are not fraud: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari
10 women among 33 volunteers trained to manage human-tiger interactions in Sundarbans
Bengal ties up with Adani Group for skill training, jobs
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Tripura CM Flags Missing Files Linked to Left-Era Murder Cases
Interstate Ganja Smuggling Racket Busted in Kandhamal; Woman Peddler Held
K. Nuagaon police foiled an interstate ganja smuggling operation, arresting a female smuggler from West Bengal and confiscating 22 kg of ganja, a mobile phone, and 5,000 in cash from her possession. The interception occurred while a police team was conducting routine patrolling near the Daringbadi Chhak. Officers noticed a woman carrying a plastic sack, [] The post Interstate Ganja Smuggling Racket Busted in Kandhamal; Woman Peddler Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CM Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee condole demise of Jogen Chowdhury
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday condoled the death of renowned artist Jogen Chowdhury, saying his contribution in the field of Arts brought international acclaim to the state. Deeply pained and grieved by the passing away of eminent painter and legendary artist, Shri Jogen Chowdhury. A maestro whose distinctive strokes redefined Indian modern art, Shri Jogen Chowdhury was a towering pillar of our cultural world. His immense contributions brought international acclaim to West Bengal. His departure leaves an irreparable void in West Bengal's intellectual and artistic soul, said Adhikari. The Chief Minister further said, On behalf of the Government and the People of West Bengal, I express my profound grief and extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends, associates and legions of fans across the globe. Renowned artist and former Rajya Sabha MP Jogen Chowdhury passed away on Sunday morning. He was 87. The artist was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata with blood cancer and urinary tract infection. According to family sources, he breathed his last on Sunday morning. According to hospital sources, Jogen Chowdhury had been suffering from cancer for the past 14 months. He was undergoing chemotherapy. He fell ill on the day of Shasthi (October 16) and was admitted to the hospital. His condition was critical. Symptoms of sepsis were also seen due to the infection. When his condition deteriorated on Saturday, he was put on ventilation. The artist was honoured with various awards at home and abroad. In 2014, the former Trinamool Congress government sent Jogen Chowdhury to the Rajya Sabha as an MP from West Bengal. He remained in that position until 2020. Following his demise, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed the artist as the pride of Bengal and India. Jogen Chowdhury was the pride of Bengal and India. A great inspiration to artists worldwide, and me personally. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers all over the world. He was elected as an AITC Rajya Sabha MP from 2014-20 representing civil society, and was awarded the Banga Bibhushan in 2012. His passing away will create an irreparable void in the world of art and culture, said Banerjee in a post on X.
Delhi Police bust Jamtara-based cyber fraud syndicate, 2 held for credit card fraud
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Delhi Police have busted an alleged cyber fraud syndicate operating from Jharkhand and arrested two men, including a B.Tech graduate, for allegedly cheating more than 50 people through fraudulent credit card transactions while impersonating as bank officials, officials said on Sunday. The accused were identified as Aftab Ansari, age 24, and Abdul Majid, age 23. The Cyber Police Station of Shahdara district arrested the two in Jharkhands Dhanbad district after a four-day operation. They recovered three mobile phones allegedly containing WhatsApp chats and other digital evidence linked to fraud. According to police, the investigation began after a complaint by Tarnjeet Singh, who alleged that unidentified persons posing as HDFC Bank officials contacted him over the phone and WhatsApp, claiming they could help him update his credit card Know Your Customer (KYC) details. The complainant subsequently discovered unauthorized transactions on his credit cards The police traced a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra worth Rs 1,39,999, purchased using the disputed credit card transactions on JioMart, to a delivery address in the Jharia area of Dhanbad district. After conducting surveillance and field verification for four days, the team devised a trap with the assistance of a delivery agent. Police arranged a decoy mobile phone delivery at a location allegedly used by the suspects. The two accused arrived to receive the purported delivery and were apprehended, officials said. During the operation, two mobile phones were recovered from Ansari and one from Majid. The devices reportedly contained WhatsApp conversations and other digital material relevant to the investigation. According to the police, the accused and their associates used social media platforms, including Facebook, to advertise assistance with credit card KYC updates to lure victims. Interested people were directed to online forms through which their personal and contact details were collected. Mostly, unsuspecting individuals above 50 years of age were targeted by the fraudsters, who posed as bank officials and offered supposed assistance with KYC verification through video calls. In these video calls, victims were asked to display their credit card details, including card numbers and CVV, on camera and share their mobile phone screens under the pretext of completing electronic verification. Police suspect that this enabled the accused to access the one-time passwords received on the victims' devices and carry out unauthorised online transactions. The fraudsters allegedly used compromised credit card details to purchase expensive mobile phones through online shopping platforms. The devices were delivered to locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal, away from the accuseds home district, to avoid detection. Police said the phones were subsequently sold in local markets at comparatively lower prices. Since the devices were sealed and accompanied by a purchase invoice, they appeared legitimate. Preliminary investigation suggests that almost 50 people were deceived like that. Police are still verifying the number of victims and the total number of people involved in the crime, presuming that it could be a whole network of other members. Delhi police have advised the public not to share credit card details, CVVs, OTP or PINs over phone or video calls, or share mobile screens with unknown people.
Independence of Judiciary and Justice Sanjay Kaul
THE REPORT OF RITU SARIN in Indian Express on October 10, 2026, with a screaming headline that As Chief Justice of India, Justice D Y Chandrachud was too deferential to the Government when it came to appointments remind Mahatma Gandhis article, The Hallucination of Law Courts published in Young India on October 6, 1920. Ritu Sarins report is based on the forthcoming book Without Fear ofFavour of justice ((Retd) Sanjay Kaul of Supreme Court being published by Juggernaut later this month. It devastatingly brings out justice Kauls account that at one time, Chandrachud as Chief Justice sought Governments nod before the Collegium had met and, once, even voiced the Governments bizarre query regarding the caste of a minority-faith judge candidate. In such expose that former CJI Chandrachud was deferential to the Government there is an echo Mahatma Gandhis statement in his aforementioned article, The Hallucination of Law Courts . With deep anguish he wrote in it, The worst is that they(law courts) support the authority of a government. They he remarked are supposed to dispense justice and are therefore called the palladile of a nation's liberty. But when they support the authority of an unrighteous Government they are no longer palladile of liberty, they are crushing houses to crush a nation's spirit, he sharply stated. Proceeding further he emphatically and presciently wrote, Let no one suppose that these things would be changed when Indian judges and Indian prosecutors take the place of Englishmen. So, Gandhis utterances of 1920 that The worst is that they(law courts) support the authority of a government and Let no one suppose that these things would be changed when Indian judges and Indian prosecutors take the place of Englishmen are playing out in the expose of justice Kaul that former CJI was deferential to the Government. Nehru on Independence of Judiciary On 24 th May 1949 Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru participated in the discussion in the Constituent Assembly on Article 103 of the draft Constitution (now Article 124 of the Constitution) dealing with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice and other judges. While doing so he very boldly said, It is important that these judges should be not only first-rate, but should be acknowledged to be first-rate in the country, and of the highest integrity, if necessary, people who can stand up against the executive government, and whoever may come in their way. Executive Court Nehrus words that the judges should have the courage to stand up against the executive government, and whoever may come in their way deserve to be recalled and reiterated particularly when, of late, independence and integrity of people appointed as judges of Supreme Court and High Courts are being questioned with credible material. In his article The Troubling Legacy of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi , Gautam Bhatia charged that the Supreme Court was made to ally with the Government and very sharply remarked, His tenure will be remembered for the rise of the Executive Court, one which has made the Supreme Court indistinguishable from the executive. Justice Kauls remarks that CJI Chandrachud was deferential to the Government reinforces the remark made by Bhatia in his seminal article. Independent Judiciary, Signifies Independence of India Such worrisome developments clearly underline the demolition of independence of judiciary from the executive as mandated by the Constitution. Indira Jaisingh, former Additional Solicitor General of India and Senior Advocate in her interview to the DeKoder, two months back in August this year, candidly stated that The capture of the Supreme Court by the ruling parties worried her the most. Reflecting on crucial importance of independence of judiciary to safeguard of the country she very profoundly said, If You Dont Have an Independent Judiciary, Youre Not an Independent Country. She told that when young lawyers approached her seeking advice how to discharge their duties in such an atmosphere she asked that to work in manner as if they owned the court. What is troubling is that the loss of independence of judiciary because of the deferential attitude of Chief Justices and charge that the SC has become an executive court spells calamitous consequences for the freedom, liberty and independence of India. Look at the remark of Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the supreme court who nonchalantly remarked that 2.7 million voters in West Bengal would vote in next elections because their appeals for getting enrolled in the voter list are being adjudicated by judicial tribunals. And when by elections were conducted recently to two Assembly constituencies and lawyers pleaded that those voters could not vote again in this election cycle as well he famously dismissed by saying this is only by election. One wonders how a judge could be so indifferent and insensitive to the constitutional right to vote guaranteed to all citizens from 18 years of age onwards. SC on Test Indian Express in its editorial The knock on the Supreme Courts door published on October 6, 2026 referred to its expose of September 23 unmasking of malfunctioning of Election Commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in implementing SIR leading to mass scale disenfranchisement of voters. It then observed The citizens fundamental right to participate in the electoral process has to be protected at all costs. But even as the EC went back on its own record of inclusiveness, even as it shifted the burden of proof onto the vulnerable voter and set up a hurdle race at every stage of the SIR, the Court kept giving it the benefit of every doubt. Going ahead, therefore, not just the EC, the Court is also on test. The crisis of credibility plaguing the Supreme Court is getting accelerated. It would spell disastrous consequences for our Republic. Can the Chief Justice of India and other judges question the Government of the Day and hold it account for its acts of commission and omission egregiously violating the Constitution and rule of law? Only if the CJI and other judges can do so the independence of judiciary can be upheld. Failure to do so would constantly remind the forceful utterances of Indira Jaisingh that, If You Dont Have an Independent Judiciary, Youre Not an Independent Country. It has now become a categorical imperative for the judges to restore the independence of judiciary to save the Constitution and safeguard the independence of India.
No direct impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' in Bengal, says weather office
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Sunday said there would be no direct impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' in West Bengal. However, under its influence, scattered rain along with thunderstorms will occur from October 27 to 30. The Meteorological Office said the depression that has formed over the east-central and adjacent southeast Bay of Bengal is moving southeast at a speed of eight kilometres per hour. By 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, its position was 470 kilometres north-northwest of Srivijayapuram in Andaman, 860 kilometres east-southeast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 950 kilometres east-southeast of Kakinada, 1,060 kilometres east of Machilipatnam and 1,130 kilometres east of Bapatla. On Sunday, it will gradually move southwards and turn west-north-westwards over the east-central Bay of Bengal. After that, it will move in that direction and turn into a cyclone by Monday morning. If the cyclone forms, it will be named 'Arnab' and is going to gather more strength over the sea and turn into a severe cyclone by Tuesday morning. The severe cyclone may gradually move north-westwards and take the form of a very severe cyclone. It will reach the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning. The cyclone is going to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Vapatala and Visakhapatnam in an 'extremely severe' form by Wednesday afternoon. At that time, the storm speed will be 115 to 125 kilometres per hour, and may reach 140 kilometres per hour. Due to the influence of the low-pressure system and cyclone, strong winds will blow over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal. The wind speed has started increasing over the sea since Sunday. An alert has been issued on the coast of West Bengal from Tuesday, and fishermen have been asked to stay away from the sea after Tuesday. Those who are there have been asked to return by Tuesday. The wind speed will be 35 to 55 kilometres per hour from Tuesday on the coast of West Bengal. The sea will be rough due to the influence of the low-pressure system and the cyclone. Heavy rain will occur in some districts of South Bengal due to the influence of the Cyclone. Heavy rain is likely in South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram districts on Wednesday and Thursday. Apart from this, heavy rain is likely in Purulia and Bankura on Thursday. Scattered rain, thunderstorms and lightning are likely in Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly on Wednesday and Thursday. It will continue in North 24 Parganas, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia districts from Wednesday to Saturday. In North Bengal, heavy rain is likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts from Thursday. Scattered rain with thunderstorms and lightning will occur in the remaining North districts. There will be no major change in the temperature in West Bengal for the next three days. After that, the mercury may drop by two to three degrees. The minimum temperature in Kolkata on Sunday morning was 23.4 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature in the city on Saturday was 31.2 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees below normal.
West Bengal Chief Minister mourns artist Jogen Chowdhury
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West Bengal CM visits families of Chorabagan stampede victims, provides financial aid
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Major Ganja Seizure In Angamaly, One Arrested
A West Bengal native, Jownal Abeed, was arrested on Sunday in Angamaly, Kerala, after police seized eight kg of ganja from his possession. The contraband was reportedly procured from Odisha, transported via Bengaluru, and intended for sale in the Perumbavoor area of Ernakulam district.
Such politics no longer acceptable: NDA leaders hit out at Farooq Abdullah
Such politics no longer acceptable: NDA leaders hit out at Farooq Abdullahs Kashmir remarks New Delhi: Several NDA leaders on Sunday criticised National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the Centres actions against terrorism, the abrogation of Article 370 and Indias position on Pakistan. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh [] The post Such politics no longer acceptable: NDA leaders hit out at Farooq Abdullahs Kashmir remarks appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Cyclone Arnab to hit Andhra coast by October 28; heavy rain forecast in parts of Bengal
West Bengal CM visits victim family, gives Rs 25 lakh after stampede
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Firhad opts out of KMC contest, hints at retirement after end of MLA term
Over 150 Dengue Cases Reported In A Week In Howrah
Demand-Supply Gap: Fruit & Veggie Prices Soar On Lakshmi Puja Eve In Kolkata Markets
Recycle route: Durga pandals to host Jagaddhatri, Kali idols
Rs 500 For 7-Inch Lakshmi Idol, Prices Double This Year
West Bengal Chief Minister Urges Child to Limit Mobile Use During Heartfelt Encounter
West Bengals Chief Minister advised a child to focus on studies over mobile use while visiting a grieving family in Howrah. West Bengal Chief Minister Urges Child to Limit Mobile Use During Heartfelt Encounter
Chorbagan victims families struggle to cope with loss of loved ones
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KMC wraps up immersions as puja organisers send off over 4,000 idols
Cyclone Arnab to trigger rain in city, south Bengal from Tuesday
