CPI(M) book stalls sales cross 1 crore across 12 West Bengal districts amid targeted attacks
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BJP Aims for Success in Jharkhand, Inspired by West Bengals Achievements
BJP President Nitin Naveen outlines plans for Jharkhand, drawing inspiration from West Bengals success during a meeting in Ranchi. BJP Aims for Success in Jharkhand, Inspired by West Bengals Achievements
BJP Set to Win Kolkata Municipal Elections, Claims Minister Dilip Ghosh
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh predicts a decisive BJP victory in upcoming municipal elections, echoing earlier assembly results. BJP Set to Win Kolkata Municipal Elections, Claims Minister Dilip Ghosh
Attack on Bengali Christians: Arrest the accused, Congress to Shah
Kolkata: Congress MP KC Venugopal on Saturday, October 24, wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him to immediately arrest those accused of assaulting three Christian families and allegedly forcing them to renounce their faith in West Bengals Paschim Medinipur district. Venugopal, who is also the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PC), described 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 .
Naseeruddin Shah, filmmaker Payal Kapadia stand in solidarity with agitating SRFTI students
Naseeruddin Shah and filmmaker Payal Kapadia expressed support for Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students. The students have been protesting against violence allegedly perpetrated by RSS-affiliated organizations on campus. Shah criticized the ruling BJP in West Bengal, claiming they are targeting dissenters. Kapadia emphasized the need for action against those responsible while urging for student safety. SRFTI students demand accountability from the administration regarding campus security and rights.
BJP workers will make mission Jharkhand a success, just like in Bengal: Nitin Nabin
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 24 (IANS) BJP President Nitin Nabin on Saturday expressed confidence that the party would replicate its organisational success in Jharkhand, just like it did in West Bengal. Addressing a meeting of the BJP Jharkhand State Working Committee in Ranchi, he said the party is committed to ensuring that the saffron flag flies from the panchayat level to Parliament. Drawing a parallel with West Bengal, Nabin said BJP workers worked tirelessly to strengthen the party's base in the state and now is the time for Mission Jharkhand. He urged party workers to speed up efforts to expand the party's reach and strengthen its grassroots presence. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Nabin said the country is fortunate to have a leader who has not only provided a new direction to the BJP and India but also enhanced the nation's standing globally. He said 1.4 billion Indians placed their hopes, aspirations and trust in the Prime Minister. He alleged that certain forces within the country, as well as elements operating from abroad, are attempting to obstruct India's rapid progress and development. However, he asserted that the people of India continued to stand firmly with PM Modi. Launching a sharp attack on the Congress and the opposition, Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of promoting disorder and undermining constitutional institutions. He said those invoking the Constitution today should remember history. Congress, in the past, had weakened constitutional values through the imposition of the Emergency and President's Rule in states, he said. He further alleged that the Congress governed the country according to the interests of a single family rather than the principles of the Constitution. Nabin also claimed that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are functioning as a oolkit for anti-national and foreign forces. Citing Bihar as an example, he said Congress leaders levelled allegations of irregularities during the voter list revision exercise but failed to file claims or objections in any district. Nabin said he regretted that Jharkhand, a state where he had spent a significant part of his life and which he described as his birthplace, was currently not governed by the BJP. He said BJP workers have already taken to the streets and are determined to end an oppressive system and establish a welfare-oriented BJP government in the state.
Kolkata stampede: Police seek voice samples of 2 accused over loudspeaker announcement, move court
A loudspeaker announcement that a portion of the Chorbagan puja pandal was collapsing allegedly sparked panic among revellers, triggering a stampede-like situation
KC Venugopal Writes to Shah, Suvendu Over Attacks on Christians in WB
Barely a few months after the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, we see a fresh wave of violence to drive the BJP-RSS divisive and destructive agenda in the state,he said
Social activist Sabir Ahamed speaks about the consequences of SIR in West Bengal. How fate of more than three and half million people are struck at Tribunals which are working at a tardy pace. Mr. Ahamed who had analysed the SIR data says that India should learn from West Bengal experience that the revision of voter list has a major impact on people access to social welfare schemes.
The objections reportedly concerned changes to statutory Form 6 without authorisation, centralisation of the electoral database, the filing of appeals in West Bengal without approval and orders relating to the allocation of work
Cyclone threat looms over Bay of Bengal, heavy rain alert for south Bengal from Wednesday
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) A cyclone is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal in the coming days, raising the prospect of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts of West Bengal from Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata said on Saturday. The developing system is likely to bring heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across large parts of south Bengal over the coming week, prompting the meteorological department to issue an advance weather warning. The meteorological office said a low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on Friday, accompanied by a cyclonic circulation extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. The system is expected to intensify into a depression on Saturday and move west-northwestwards. It may further strengthen into a deep depression on Sunday, with the possibility of developing into a cyclone over the sea by Monday morning. The system is likely to gain strength over the following two days and move towards the coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha. Its influence may bring thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to several parts of south Bengal from Wednesday. Kolkata is likely to experience scattered light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds from Wednesday to Friday. Wind speeds may reach 30 to 40 kmph during this period. Similar conditions are forecast for Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia districts. Heavy rainfall is also likely in several districts of south Bengal. South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore may experience continuous heavy rain from Wednesday to Friday. Purulia and Bankura are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Scattered rain is forecast in South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore and West Midnapore on Tuesday. There is no weather warning for the West Bengal coast until Monday. However, fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea from Tuesday, when a red warning will come into effect. Wind speeds along the coast are expected to range between 40 and 50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph. The sea is likely to remain rough. North Bengal may also witness unsettled weather later in the week. Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Other northern districts may experience scattered rain and gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph on both days. Meanwhile, Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 23.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, 0.1 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature on Friday stood at 32.2 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees above normal.
Jammu police arrest three suspected drug peddlers, seize contraband
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 24 (IANS) Police in Jammu have arrested three suspected drug peddlers and seized around 500 grams of a ganja-like substance during a patrol operation in the Sainik Colony area, officials said. According to police, the arrests were made on October 20 when a team from Police Post Sainik Colony intercepted the accused opposite Sainik Public School near Dussehra Ground in Sector D. The accused have been identified as Eashar Ali, a resident of West Bengal, and Ajay Ahirwar and Manoj Bansal, both residents of Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. All three were reportedly residing in Sector D, Sainik Colony, Jammu. During a search, police recovered approximately 500 grams of a suspected ganja-like substance, which was seized following due legal process. In this connection, FIR No. 276/2026 under Sections 8, 20, 25, 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, Jammu. Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the seized substance and identify the forward and backward linkages of the suspected drug supply network. Authorities in J&K have been aggressively acting against drug smugglers, peddlers and traders. The stringent action under a new standard operating procedure (SOP) includes revocation of passports, driving licences, Aadhaar cards and arms licences of those involved in drug trafficking. Law enforcement has attached 125 immovable properties worth Rs 98.28 crore, seized 60 movable assets worth approximately Rs 7.04 crore, and frozen multiple bank accounts linked to drug proceeds under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Lookout circulars and strict tracking measures are actively issued for absconding drug peddlers and smugglers. Thousands of medical and chemist shops across Jammu and Kashmir have been inspected, resulting in the suspension or cancellation of licenses for establishments violating rules. Hundreds of drug peddlers and traffickers have been booked and arrested under the NDPS Act in sustained operations led by the J&K Police and security agencies.
Maoist couple carrying Rs 7 lakh combined bounty surrenders before Kolkata cops
A Maoist couple identified as Mangal and Malati surrendered before Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand on Friday and handed over their weapons. The pair, originally from West Bengal and active in Jharkhand, carried a combined bounty of Rs 7 lakh
Bengal Congress rules out seat sharing in upcoming urban civic polls
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) The West Bengal Congress has ruled out any seat-sharing arrangement with either the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction or the CPI(M)-led Left Front in the state's upcoming elections for seven urban civic bodies, scheduled for next month. Sources in the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) said that although the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress has sent informal signals about the possibility of a seat-sharing arrangement, the top state leadership has rejected the idea. The state party leadership claimed that the upcoming urban civic body polls are not the right platform for such an experiment. According to the state Congress president, Subhankar Sarkar, any seat-sharing arrangement for the forthcoming urban civic body polls will be meaningless, since past experiences show how such local body polls are transformed into a farcical exercise due to the combined influence of the ruling party and the state administration. This time also there will be no difference, and in all probability BJP candidates will win from almost all the wards in these seven municipal bodies, taking advantage of its leverage. In that case, BJP will have the opportunity to claim victory as a spontaneous public support against united opposition. So, the urban civic body polls are not the ideal opportunity to try this seat-sharing arrangement, Sarkar said. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) leadership has also made it clear that despite being part of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc at the national level, in local body polls, the Left Front will contest independently without any seat-sharing arrangement with any other political force in the state. The question of having any seat-sharing arrangement with any faction in Trinamool Congress is out of the question. At the same time, any understanding with Congress at this point is also not desirable, since we believe that the forthcoming urban civic body polls will be the best opportunity for us to understand where we stand in terms of our organizational strength, said a CPI(M)s central committee member who did not wish to be named. Meanwhile, the Democratic Trinamool Congress, the faction in Trinamool Congress led by Ritabrata Banerjee, made it clear it will contest the upcoming urban civic body polls without any understanding with anyone. On the other hand, the bloc of 20 Trinamool Congress-turned-National Citizens Party of India (NCPI) Lok Sabha members, who claim to be part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), is keen for a seat-sharing arrangement with the BJP for the civic polls. The tentative schedule for polls for the seven urban civic bodies, including Kolkata and Howrah Municipal Corporations, is in the last week of November, and the results will be declared in the first week of December.
West Bengal farmers cut area under early potato varieties due to unremunerative price
Currently, truck-loading prices at cold storage gates for the Jyoti potato are ruling at a 500 per quintal, some 100 lower than the same period last year
Bengal to end extended Durga Puja holidays for govt hospital staff from 2027: State Health Minister
West Bengal will end extended Durga Puja holidays for staff at state-run hospitals from next year and introduce duty rosters to ensure round-the-clock healthcare services, Health Minister Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay said. Staff will be assigned duties from Saptami to Dashami, while doctors and nurses must remain available as required.
Kolkata stampede: Death in the time of Durga Puja
On October 17, a stampede broke out at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, claiming 19 lives. The pandal, erected in a narrow space with dim lighting, was filled with people soon after it started raining. Shrabana Chatterjee and Shiv Sahay Singh report on the lapses that led to the tragedy and the questions it has raised about accountability in West Bengal, where the new governments first Durga Puja celebrations have been marred by controversy
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Kolkata Durga pandal stampede: CM blames 'human error'
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede, which killed 19 people, was primarily due to human error. He visited victims' families, assured assistance, and announced an inquiry by a retired judge, with the report expected within three months. The CM also plans to meet puja committees on October 26 to discuss future safety measures.
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Malda BJP leaders murder: Two accused remanded to 10-day judicial custody
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Shatru Ghosh and another accused, Chhotan Ghosh, the two main accused in the murder of Samir Ghosh, a local Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Malda district of West Bengal, were remanded to 10 days of judicial custody on Friday. Both the accused, who were arrested on Thursday, were presented at a district court in Malda district on Friday and at the end of the hearing, the judge of the district court remanded them to 10 days of judicial custody. On Wednesday night, when the people were busy with Durga idol immersion, Samir Ghosh was first brutally hacked and then shot from close range, resulting in his death on the spot. His family members claimed that he was killed because of his active involvement with the BJP for a long time and also alleged that the assassins were closely associated with the former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress. However, the Trinamool Congress leadership in Malda district denied the allegations. The Malda District Police started an investigation in the matter and arrested the two prime accused in the case. The incident took place on Wednesday night in the Ramkeli area of English Bazar police station in Malda district. Allegedly, while the people were busy with idol immersion, some people entered Gosh's house. It is alleged that before anyone realised anything, he was attacked with sharp weapons. After that, he was also shot at close range to ensure his death, his family members alleged. The brother of the deceased BJP worker said that his brother had been receiving threats in various ways for a long time for his association with the BJP, and he was even asked to leave the locality. He also claimed that the deceased was alone at home at the time of the incident. The miscreants took advantage of that opportunity and entered the house and committed the brutal act. He also claimed that this murder had been planned for a long time.
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Bengal: NCC cadets receive accolades for their selfless service during Durga Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets of the West Bengal and Sikkim Directorate received appreciation on Friday for their service during Durga Puja in Kolkata and the districts of West Bengal. Maj Gen APS Chahal, ADG, NCC, West Bengal and Sikkim Directorate, appreciated the dedication, discipline and sense of responsibility displayed by the cadets at a ceremony held at the Corps Directorate in New Alipore, Kolkata. More than 8,000 cadets, both boys and girls, assisted local police in crowd management, regulating the movement of visitors, facilitating the smooth functioning of pandal operations and helping elderly citizens and other members of the public during the six days of the Pujas. The cadets rendered valuable assistance to the local police and civil administration in ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of the festivities. Despite the tragic incident at the Chor Bagan Durga Puja pandal, the NCC cadets displayed remarkable courage, commitment and a strong sense of civic responsibility. Rising to the occasion, the cadets continued to turn up for their assigned duties and extended wholehearted support to the administration, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to public service during this challenging period, an official said. Their disciplined conduct, alertness and willingness to serve contributed significantly to the efforts of the administration in managing the large influx of devotees and pandal hoppers, he added. The cadets exemplified the core values of the National Cadet Corps discipline, selfless service, leadership, commitment and service to the nation. Their conduct during the Puja festivities reflected the spirit of 'Unity and Discipline' and demonstrated how young citizens can make a meaningful contribution to society, particularly during demanding circumstances, he added. Maj Gen Chahal commended the readiness of the cadets to assist the police and civil administration and their commitment to the safety, convenience and well-being of the public, even in the aftermath of an unfortunate incident. Highlighting the overall effort and impetus being given to strengthen NCC in West Bengal, the ADG mentioned that the directorate has been actively engaging with the state government for requisite support in terms of budget, staff, infrastructure and incentives for the cadets. The general officer appreciated the positive approach and the vision of the new government in the state to expand NCC to all institutions of West Bengal. He assured that the NCC Directorate is committed towards grooming the youth of the state, appreciating the role of cadets, associate officers, permanent instructors and the Group Headquarters in ensuring effective coordination and the successful execution of their assigned responsibilities. The selfless service rendered by these young cadets stands as a testament to the NCC's enduring commitment to nation-building, community service and the development of responsible citizens, the official said. Their actions have brought laurels to the organisation and reaffirmed the vital role of the NCC in fostering the spirit of service and solidarity within society, he said.
Cyclone likely to form over Bay of Bengal, heavy rain expected in West Bengal from October 28
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, will bring heavy rainfall to the coastal and western districts of West Bengal from October 28, the weather...
Congress Must Reassess Its Leadership, Says West Bengal Minister in Response to PM Modis Remarks
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh comments on PM Modis critique of Rahul Gandhi, urging Congress to reconsider its leadership strategy. Congress Must Reassess Its Leadership, Says West Bengal Minister in Response to PM Modis Remarks
Kolkata stampede: Accused changed SIM cards to hoodwink police
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Sanjib Raha a.k.a. Sentu, the person who was first detained and then arrested by Kolkata Police as a suspect of making the misleading announcement on a microphone on October 17 that triggered panic among devotees at the Durga Puja pandal of Chorbagan Sarbojanin in North Kolkata, had changed his mobile phone SIMs several times to hoodwink police before he was finally arrested. Raha, the treasurer of the organising committee for the community Durga Puja of Chorbagan Sarbojanin, was detained by the Kolkata police from Nadia district of West Bengal and brought to Kolkata for interrogation. Thereafter, after his marathon interrogation at the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar in central Kolkata, he was finally arrested on Thursday night, an official said. Immediately after the tragedy, Raha disabled his original mobile SIM, left Kolkata and went underground. However, he had been interacting with his family members and friends in Kolkata using other SIMs. Investigators tracked eight such suspicious numbers he used to contact his family members and friends since the tragedy took place. Based on that information, our men finally detained him first from Nadia on Thursday and then arrested him after integration, said a city police officer. Following his interrogation, the investigating officers also found that the misleading public announcement was made from a separate room outside the pandal, which was exclusively reserved for organising committee members and special guests. During the interrogation of Raha, the investigating officials found another person who was with him when he made the misleading announcement. That person, also a neighbour of Raha in North Kolkata, is also missing since the tragedy, and the cops are trying to track him as well. The misleading announcement was made at a time when chaos had already started surfacing within the pandal because of the rain, with those outside trying to get inside the pandal to save themselves from the rain and those within the pandal refusing to go out for the same reason. At that time, a misleading announcement was made, asking people to evacuate the pandal immediately for fear of the structure collapsing, triggering extreme panic and prompting the pilgrims to rush out, with some even moving towards the entry gate to exit, ultimately leading to the stampede. Currently, two parallel probes are being carried out into the stampede tragedy. The first probe is by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kolkata Police, headed by an assistant commissioner-rank officer attached to the detective department (DD) of the city police. The second probe is being conducted by a judicial probe panel, constituted by the state government, headed by Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati (retired). The judicial panel is supposed to complete its investigation and submit a report to the state government within the next three months.
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School holiday updates for October 23, 2026, vary across states as festive vacations end and heavy rainfall affects parts of Tamil Nadu. West Bengal schools following the Durga Puja calendar may remain closed, while Maharashtra's Diwali vacation is scheduled to begin on November 2. Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Telangana and other states are expected to follow their respective reopening schedules. Parents should check official school notices and district orders for confirmed closures.
Assault on Christian families: Case registered, police deployed
Kolkata: Three Christian families in West Bengals Paschim Medinipur district have complained to police that they were threatened and assaulted by a group of people earlier this week to force them to renounce their faith, prompting the force to deploy its personnel in the area. The aggrieved families, which have been residing in the area 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 .
WB NEET UG Stray Vacancy Seat Allotment Result 2026 - Download Link and Reporting Dates
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) will release the NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result on 23 October 2026, by 12 noon. Candidates who completed registration, document verification and choice filling can check their allotted MBBS or BDS college through wbmcc.nic.in. Admission reporting is scheduled for 23 October from 2 PM to 6 PM, followed by 24 and 26 October from 10 AM to 4 PM
Elderly man held under POCSO Act for molesting minor girl during Durga Puja in Bengal
Elderly man held under POCSO Act for molesting minor girl during Durga Puja in Bengal Kolkata: An elderly man has been arrested in West Bengals Nadia district for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old girl during Durga Puja, the police said on Thursday. The incident took place in the Santipur area on the night of Navami, Tuesday. [] The post Elderly man held under POCSO Act for molesting minor girl during Durga Puja in Bengal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
West Bengal minister calls CJP 'Gen Z' movement a huge scam, says illegal actions will invite action
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticized the Cockroach Janata Party's Gen Z movement as a scam. He argued that illegal actions will be met with accountability, regardless of the operating name. Ghosh addressed recent court matters related to Gen Z activists, noting their release conditions. He also commented on a stampede investigation at the Durga Puja pandal that resulted in fatalities.
BJP Worker Killed in West Bengals Malda, Family Blames Trinamool Congress
A BJP worker was brutally murdered in Malda, West Bengal. His family accuses local Trinamool Congress members of involvement in the crime. BJP Worker Killed in West Bengals Malda, Family Blames Trinamool Congress
BJP supporter shot dead by unidentified miscreants in West Bengal's Malda district
Samir Ghosh, a BJP supporter, was shot dead by unidentified people in West Bengal's Malda district. Ghosh was initially attacked with sharp weapons and was then shot twice in the Ramkeli area. Locals claimed that the victim was killed by people following a rival political party. The two groups clashed in the area, following the murder, leaving behind six injured who were later shifted to a hospital in Malda.
BJP worker brutally attacked, shot dead in Bengals Malda; police detain one
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 22 (IANS) Police said on Thursday that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was first brutally hacked and then shot dead by a group of miscreants in a minority-dominated Malda district in West Bengal. The incident occurred on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as Samir Ghosh. As per information available so far, a group of assassins first hacked Ghosh brutally. Thereafter, to ensure his death, he was shot from close range, which led to his death on the spot, said a state police officer. After receiving news of the incident, high-ranking police officials from the district reached the spot on Wednesday night. The reason for this murder and those involved in the brutal killing were being investigated. The police have detained one person who was being questioned. Gosh's family members have accused local miscreants associated with Trinamool Congress of being responsible for the brutal murder because he was associated with the BJP. However, the local Trinamool Congress leadership has denied the allegations. Acute tension prevailed in the area. It is learnt that the incident took place on Wednesday night in the Ramkeli area of English Bazar police station in Malda district. Allegedly, while the people were busy with idol immersion, some people entered Gosh's house. It is alleged that before anyone realised anything, he was attacked with sharp weapons. After that, he was also shot at from a close range to ensure his death, his family members alleged. The brother of the deceased BJP worker said that his brother had been receiving threats in various ways for a long time for his association with the BJP, and he was even asked to leave the locality. However, he did not leave the house out of fear. The incident took place on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. The brother of the deceased person also alleged that Gosh was alone at home at the time of the incident. The miscreants took advantage of that opportunity and entered the house and committed the brutal act. The brother also claimed that all the accused persons have links with the Trinamool Congress. He also claimed that this murder had been planned for a long time.
Police seize vehicle loaded with explosives at Bengals Duttapukur, detain owner
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 22 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have seized a car loaded with explosives from Jessore Road in Duttapukur area in North 24 Parganas district of the state, officials said on Thursday. The car was seized late Wednesday night, and its owner has been detained and is being questioned, the police official said. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the sleuths from three agencies, namely the Special Task Force (STF), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Bomb Disposal Squad, reached the spot immediately. Even the state unit of the National Security Guard reached the spot. As per the latest information available, the NSG personnel have surrounded the spot since night. The investigation is underway to find out where the gunpowder and explosives were being taken in the car during the festive season. Sources have informed that the car was coming towards Kolkata. Sources aware of the developments have also informed that the explosives recovered from the car have been sent for forensic examination. According to police sources, the spot where the vehicle loaded with explosives was recovered was quite close to the India-Bangladesh border in the district. Precisely, that is why the sleuths suspect the possibility of involvement of foreign links behind the development. The owner of the car is Rakibul Islam. He also owns a car showroom and has two houses. He lives in a house with his family members, and the other one is rented out. The investigators also went to Islam's house and questioned his family members The incident has spread panic in the area, especially when the seizure was done on the night of Vijaya Dashami. The investigators confiscated Islam's two mobile phones and a laptop. They are investigating whether any clues can be found from these devices. It is learnt that Islam, who initially worked as a motor mechanic, saw a meteoric rise in financial fortune during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime. He quickly owned a car showroom during that period and also became the owner of two houses, both quite luxurious. Islam, according to sources, has denied the ownership of the explosives-loaded vehicle during the interrogation. The State Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister, Dilip Ghosh, told media persons on Thursday that during the previous Trinamool Congress' regime, the miscreants freely moved around bringing explosives within the state. But now a nationalist government is there in the state, and hence actions are being taken against these elements, Ghosh said.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and music maestro A R Rahman attended the musical event for their film Ramayana in Chennai. A R Rahman performed to the songs of the film and mesmerized the audience. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor clarified the goof-up he made the day before at a Dussehra event held in Kolkata as part of Ramayana promotions. At this event, Ranbir Kapoor mistakenly said, Burai chahe kitne bhi taaqatwar kyun na ho, aakhir mein anth sacchai aur acchaai ki hi hogi. The video went viral on social media, leading to a lot of trolling. Ranbir Kapoor began by saying, Vanakkam, Chennai! Thank you for this love and energy. We really feel welcomed by all you beautiful people. Ramayana is a story that connects all of us through love, faith and our culture. I have had the privilege of working with the maestro, Mr Rahman, on two of my films (Rockstar and Tamasha). And both have been really special to me. But sir, this opportunity will be remembered forever. Its really an opportunity of a lifetime to collaborate with you on this film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama (@realbollywoodhungama) He then said, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for an incident that happened yesterday. I was at a Dussehra event and I had a slip of tongue. What I meant to say is Burai chahe kitne bhi taaqatwar kyun na ho, aakhir mein jeet sachhai aur achhai ki hi hogi. So, this reminds me of a collaboration that I had with Rahman sir in Rockstar Jo bhi main kehna chahoon, barbaad karein alfaaz mere! So, I truly apologize for that (smiles). Ramayana releases in cinemas worldwide on November 5. Also Read: Ramayana: Part 1 tax-free in West Bengal: CM confirms exemption for Ranbir Kapoor starrer
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Amit Shah hails security personnel for restoring peace in J&K
New Delhi, Oct 21:Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed the security personnel for restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tribute to the police personnel, who were killed in the line of duty, at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said, Significant success has been achieved in curbing terrorism in Kashmir. Addressing the ceremony, he said, We have assembled at the National Police Memorial to pay homage to the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation from independence to the present day. The Home Minister said that nearly eight decades after independence, India stands today in a position of honour and respect in the world. The foundation of this achievement lies in the sacrifices of our brave personnel. No one can even imagine where we would stand today if these personnel had not made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard the countrys internal security and protect its borders, he said. Shah said that 2026 was an extremely significant year for the Indian police. On March 31, 2026, the country achieved freedom from Naxalism, which had plagued India for decades. From 1981 to March 2026, the country endured numerous hardships due to Naxalism. During this period, many brave security personnel and innocent civilians lost their lives. More than 3600 security personnel were killed, and nearly 13,700 innocent civilians also lost their lives, he said. The Home Minister said he wanted to convey to the families of the slain personnel that as the country moves forward on the path of development after overcoming this five-decade-old problem, the sacrifices of these 3600 personnel form the foundation of this progress. Addressing the families of the slain security personnel, he said that while their loss could never be compensated, the entire nation of 1.4 billion citizens remains grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of their families. Recalling the history of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said that on October 21, 1959, in the remote and inhospitable Hot Springs region of Ladakh, 10 CRPF personnel were killed while resisting an attack by Chinese troops. A study of the Hot Springs incident makes it clear that when the battle was decided in the high-altitude mountains, the outcome was almost certain. Yet, these immortal heroes remained steadfast in their resolve that not even an inch of the countrys land should fall into foreign hands, making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Since then, October 21 has been observed every year as Police Commemoration Day, he said. The Home Minister said that the National Police Memorial, where they were gathered, was inaugurated in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of police personnel who had lost lives in the line of duty. The objective behind establishing the memorial was to inspire future generations of police personnel to remain committed to their responsibilities and be prepared to make the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties, he said. Shah said that the memorial had also become a place of reverence for citizens from across the country. Grateful citizens visit the site to pay tribute to 36,852 police personnel and express the nation's gratitude for their service and sacrifice, he said. The Home Minister said that among all government services, police service was one of the most challenging. Every citizen in the country celebrates festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Diwali, and Eid, but police personnel often have no holidays to celebrate these occasions, he said. Shah said that while people celebrate festivals with their families, police personnel remain on duty, safeguarding internal security, managing traffic and ensuring public safety. They devote the prime years of ones life to the nation while staying away from ones family is a great service to the country, he said. The Home Minister said that there were numerous examples across the country of police personnel demonstrating extraordinary patience, restraint, discipline, courage, and dedication, thereby strengthening the nations internal security. He said that police personnel constitute both the first and the last line of defence for internal security. Shah expressed his special gratitude to all personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) deployed along the borders and entrusted with security responsibilities within the country. Staying away from their families, these personnel remain vigilant and strengthen the nations internal security on every occasion, whether during elections, festivals, protests or border security duties. They remain constantly on duty to ensure the smooth functioning of the country. Whether it is safeguarding democracy or ensuring the smooth conduct of democratic processes, it is impossible to imagine these tasks being accomplished without the Central Armed Police Forces, he said. The Home Minister said that India had succeeded in eliminating electoral violence in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but electoral violence had continued in West Bengal for a long time. He said that during the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, security personnel achieved a significant success by ensuring that the elections were completed without a single fatality. In doing so, the Central Armed Police Forces had established a new benchmark, Shah said. He said that the entire country now recognises that electoral violence had been brought to an end in the nation. The Home Minister said that over the past few years, the country had faced several challenges, three of which had persisted for decades. He said that peace had now been established in all three major hotspots Kashmir, the North-East, and the areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. An environment conducive to development has emerged in these regions, and they are now ready to compete with the rest of the country in terms of development, Shah said. Following several agreements and the surrender of arms by thousands of people, the entire North-East has moved forward on the path of peace. He said that police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel had achieved a major breakthrough in completely eliminating the five-decade-old Naxal problem, which had spread across several states. The Home Minister specifically thanked the CRPF and its CoBRA Battalion for their contribution to the elimination of Naxalism and praised the bravery of the Chhattisgarh Police. He said that the country had not yet become completely free of problems and that several challenges remain. Shah said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had set a target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, through a concerted fight against drugs over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years 2027, 2028 and 2029. He described this as a very important goal for the nation. The Home Minister said that drug abuse and trafficking undermine the future of coming generations, place an unnecessary burden on the economy, and often provide financial support to organisations with anti-national intentions. He called upon police forces across the country to wholeheartedly join the efforts to implement the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat, formulated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and work towards safeguarding future generations. On this occasion, Shah flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs.' It included around 90 riders from various states and Union Territories (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi), Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, ITBP and NSG), and certain central police organisations (RPF, NDRF and NIA). The rally is part of a nationwide campaign organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs', in which motorcycle riders from all states, Union Territories and Central Forces across the country will reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to participate in the Ekta Parade-2026. The Police Commemoration Day ceremony was attended by Members of Parliament Krishna Prasad Tenneti and Rajiv Kumar; Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan; Director of the Intelligence Bureau Mahesh Dixit; Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Shatrujeet Kapoor; the Directors General of other Central Armed Police Forces; and several senior officers.
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