PM to chair 9th NITI Aayog meet today amid boycott by Opposition states
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on Saturday, with a focus on making India a developed nation by 2047. The meeting is set to take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, an official release from the government think tank said. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin along with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab and Delhi governments have said they will also boycott the meeting. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is set to attend the meeting, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. This year's theme of NITI Aayog's meeting is 'Viksit Bharat@2047', with a central focus on making India a developed nation. The Governing Council Meeting will discuss the approach paper for the vision document on Viksit Bharat @2047. The meeting aims to foster participative governance and collaboration between the central and state governments, enhancing the quality of life for both rural and urban populations by strengthening the delivery mechanisms of government interventions. The meeting will also see detailed deliberations on the role of states in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy, with GDP crossing USD 5 trillion and aspirations to reach a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. Achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 will require a collaborative approach between the central and state governments. The 9th Governing Council Meeting aims to create a roadmap for this vision. The governing council of NITI Aayog will also discuss the recommendations put forth in the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries, which was held from December 2729, 2023. Special sessions were also held to deliberate on cyber security, the aspirational districts and blocks programme, the role of states, and AI in governance, which were also discussed during the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries. The prime minister, who serves as the chairperson of the NITI Aayog, will be joined by chief ministers and lieutenant governors of states and union territories, union ministers as ex-officio members and special invitees, and the vice chairman and members of the NITI Aayog. Mamata, Soren to attend NITI Aayog council meeting today Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee
Plot against West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee says before NITI Aayog meet
Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of attempting to divide Bengal and criticized the central government's unfair treatment in fund allocation. She attended the NITI Aayog meeting to raise these concerns and called for the restoration of the Planning Commission. Banerjee indicated that other opposition CMs shared similar grievances and would voice their opinions.
Up in the clouds: A conversation with Chandan Sen
In the first half of the film the only two signs of life in Manik Babu are his listening to the Shayma Sangeet at a tea shop, and he pottering around his ailing father, adjusting the tape-recorder on his lap and giving him the morning paper. His father, the only relationship he has with another human being, is not a vegetable - he needs to believe this. But with his falling in love with a cloud, Manikbabur Megh (The Cloud & the Man, 2021), a Bengali film with English subtitles that has been making waves in the festival circuit, and which has been released in major cities of India this month, begins to take a fabulist turn. Manik Babu, whom the world had dismissed as a loner is, now the world realises, a man with flesh, heart, and emotions; nevertheless, he is still a figure of ridicule. The film makes us aware of how human beings behave when they encounter difference, or that which they do not understand. Directed by Abhinandan Banerjee and produced by Bauddhayan and Monalisa Mukherji, the film has been screened in 38 film festivals and has received 14 awards and nominations. Chandan Sen, in his breakthrough role of Manik Babu, he has so far mainly played a bad guy or a petty gangster in Tollywood, is a veteran Bengali film, television and stage actor. He is a student of actors and theatre doyens Utpal Dutt and Ramaprasad Banik. Sen, a cancer survivor, won the Best Male Actor award at the IFF Pacific Meridian at Vladivostok, Russia, in 2022. Excerpts from a conversation: A world that is transactional, and looks for success and exceptionalism, has no time for a man like Manik Babu. How did you look for Manik Babus world within yourself before you set out to become him on screen? All through my life, I have seen a few Manik Babus, people who do not have any contact with others, they can be seen on the streets, you realise they exist when they leave and return to their homes. Throughout the film, Manik Babu seems not to be able to countenance life head-on, his eyes wear a certain expression - life is too much for him, he can only bear it with side glances. The film in my mind moves around three topics - a mans isolation, his relationship to nature and how he reacts to rejection by others. Every man at some time or the other feels this. I internalised them, then just did it my own way. The film has a relationship with life and death. Is that why in your portrayal of Manik Babu, you seem like a dead man who is looking after a man, his father, who is about to die? Manik Babu is not dead, he has desires, emotions. There is a scene in which he picks up a mongolghot (an auspicious pitcher-like vessel that brides hold in their hands during weddings) when he goes to a dump to dispose of his fathers belongings. He also picks up a flower from the spot, and when at home, he keeps it on his bed and sleeps. I didnt want to overplay all this in the scene, I just caressed the flowers. The citys billboards that catch his eye [such as the ride like a beast bikes or the real estate ad for a high-rise], are also instances that point to his inner life. The trees in the film have also been used in a particular way. There is the wild foliage on the top of their terrace which he cares for. He also waters a certain dead tree in his neighbourhood. It is after caressing the trees that he moves towards the final scene on the terrace. Since the time when he falls in love with the cloud, he also wears a grass ring. The director has shown love and nature and love of nature in this way. That Manik Babu can find love is also shown in a poignant way. Its when his friend Kali Babu takes him to the doctor. It is the doctor (played by actor-playwright and West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu) who first articulates Manik Babus latent desires. On hearing that a cloud has been following him, a cloud only visible to him, the doctor ribs him: Megh na Meye (A cloud or a girl)? Manik Babu begins to chase the cloud all over the city. As he lies on the grass, he looks towards the sky and addresses the cloud, offering, as it were, the best version of himself in a suit; he asks the cloud whether like everybody else, will she, too, think he is mad Utpal Dutt and Ramaprosad Banik have been major influences on your work. I knew Utpal Dutt first through my father. I come from a Communist family background. My father was the political secretary of Jyoti Basu [a former West Bengal Chief Minister], my mother was an IPTA actor. Utpalda created my pragya and magoj (the way I understand things and the way I think), Ramaprosad Banik told me how to work on my body for theatre. What are you working on next? What would you recommend fans watch to see some of your best work? Anjan Dutts Madly Bangalee, my serials Ichche Nodee, Ishti Kutum. Right now I have no work. These things happen.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that prison inmates must have access to a daily bath for health and hygiene. The court also urged consideration of bail, parole, or suspended sentences for 30 terminally ill prisoners. The judgment referenced outdated jail regulations and highlighted better statutory provisions under the West Bengal Correctional Services Act 1992.
Uproar in Lower House during debate on Budget
NEW DELHI: The faceoff between the government and Opposition continued in the Lok Sabha on Friday over the alleged discrimination against non-BJP states in the Union Budget. The House was adjourned briefly after TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee raised the issue of division of West Bengal. While Speaker Om Birla did not heed to Banerjees demand, TMC MPs entered the well in protest. The Speaker adjourned the House amid sloganeering by treasury benches against the corruption charges against the Karnataka government. Referring to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijijus remarks that the Opposition disrespected peoples mandate, Congress MP KC Venugopal said it is the responsibility of the minister to coordinate with both parties. SP MP Harendra Singh Malik demanded the legal guarantee of MSP and an extension of Agniveer services from four to 20 or 25 years. Haryana Congress MP Jai Parkash accused the Centre of neglecting Haryana in the Budget. Since Congress won five seats in Haryana, ED raids began in the state, he said. JDU MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh said the Opposition criticises the Budget because they cannot digest that Modi is in power for the third time. Focus on Haryana Responding to Rajiv Ranjan Singhs criticism that Opposition is focusing more on Haryana, Congress MP Deepender Hooda said, If you forget Haryana, people will teach you a lesson.
TG Halli reservoir to supply water to Bengaluru after robust monsoon
BENGALURU: Courtesy a robust monsoon, the Thippagondanahalli (TG Halli) Reservoir, located 35km west of Bengaluru, is brimming with 2.5tmcft of water, and Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will start supplying water from the reservoir soon. Water quality tests are being conducted and once the reports come in, around 50-60MLD will be supplied to parts of west and north Bengaluru. The installed capacity and infrastructure is to supply 110MLD, but this is subject to water availability, said a senior BWSSB official, who did not wish to be named. The storage capacity of the reservoir is 3.325 tmcft, and on June 1, the water level was 1.8tmcft. All the pipes have been cleaned and where required, new pipes have been laid. New machinery and a 20MLD sewage treatment plant have been installed at a cost of Rs 260 crore, in preparation for the Yettinaholle project, but we cannot wait till it starts. A special ozonisation water treatment plant has been set up to ensure optimum water quality, and supply will start soon to ensure water in the reservoir des not go waste and the machinery does not rust, the official added. Water supply from the reservoir was completely stopped in 2012, when Cauvery 4th Stage project was fully commissioned. But as Bengaluru has grown and water demand has increased, BWSSB officials have calculated that this water and 775MLD supply from Cauvery 5th Phase will complement the existing supply. We plan to started water supply to 110 villages under Cauvery 5th Stage from September 5. By then, TG Halli water supply can also start. Trials for supplying water from TG Halli have been completed till Hegganahalli tank in west Bengaluru, the official said. When some of the 110 villages were reeling under water crises, BWSSB was contemplating supplying water from TG Halli. Plans were also drawn up to fill tankers from TG Halli and ferry water. But we were worried whether people would accept it, as many believe that only Cauvery water is potable. That is not true, till Cauvery water supply started, Bengaluru was using water from TG Halli. We want to revive this, the official added.
Mamata, Soren to attend NITI Aayog council meeting today
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will participate in the ninth meeting of the NITI Aayog governing council on Saturday for some time if she is allowed to speak, as will her Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren, amid a boycott by other chief ministers of opposition-ruled states. The meeting will discuss a range of issues, including a Viksit Bharat@2047 document. If they allow me to record our voice, I will do so. Else, I will leave in protest. I will try to speak on behalf of our state. As far as I know, Hemant (Soren) is also going to speak for his state. On behalf of us (INDIA bloc), we will speak for everybody, Mamata said in Kolkata. Upon her arrival in Delhi, she went ballistic against the NITI Aayog, saying it should be scrapped and the Planning Commission brought back. Since the NITI Aayog came up, I have not seen a single work being done because they dont have power. Earlier, there was a Planning Commission.... At that time, I saw there was a system, she charged. As for Viksit Bharat@2047, sources said it is a vision document on making India a developed economy of $30 trillion by 2047. In 2023, NITI Aayog was entrusted with the task of consolidating the 10 sector-wise thematic visions into a combined vision for ViksitBharat @2047. The vision encompasses various aspects of development, a senior official said. The governing council includes all CMs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chairman of NITI Aayog.
Big Cat 101: Royal Bengal Tigers Score A Century as Population Rises in Sundarbans
Some years back, the animal was facing a crisis due to poaching. But things have changed because of strict monitoring by the West Bengal forest department
In an address at a public event in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee, referring to violence-hit Bangladesh, said she would keep the doors of West Bengal open for people in distress from the neighbouring country and offer them shelter.
BJP protests outside CESC office
Soft-pedalling leads to sense of impunity: Jadavpur alumni
KMC uses drones to survey city canals
Min: Crackdown on middlemen will bring down potato price
Min calls for India-Bhutan joint panel to curb flooding
ITC to invest 20k cr in the next 5 years, max in FMCG scetor
Sought Murshidabad UT in 2022: BJP MLA
Harassed boy, 1st-generation engg student, may get a different hostel
Contractor murdered, left on road
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Minister takes noise monitor dig at oppn
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Fact-finding report exposes flaws in West Bengal eviction drive
Survey reveals violation of laws and lack of compensation for evicted street vendors
Over 20 election pleas challenge Lok Sabha victories in high courts
More than 20 Election Petitions have been filed in state high courts challenging the 2024 Lok Sabha election results across various constituencies. The grounds for these petitions varied from discrepancies in affidavits to allegations of vote manipulation. Key figures involved include former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam, Union Minister Savita Thakur, and Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee. Some petitions demanded EVM and VVPAT verification. The cases have been spread across states like West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. The HC may impose up to a six-year disqualification if malpractices are confirmed.
Lok Sabha discusses Budget after brief first half adjournment
Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned as Trinamool Congress and BJP clashed over separate issues. Trinamool MPs protested against a minister's comments on bifurcating West Bengal, while BJP MPs raised the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam in Karnataka.
SC notices on Kerala, Bengal pleas against governors 'delaying' Bills
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and governors of Kerala and West Bengal following delays in clearing bills passed by state legislatures. The court asked for replies within three weeks. Kerala and West Bengal accuse their governors of unconstitutional behavior. Additionally, Tamil Nadu and Punjab have also approached the court over financial disputes with the Centre.
Medical camp for families adopted by MBBS students of Diamond Harbour Medical College
Resolution on India-Bhutan Joint River Commission moved in West Bengal assembly
West Bengal assembly debated a resolution on forming an India-Bhutan Joint River Commission to prevent North Bengal floods. The resolution faced opposition from BJP members, who argued it's an international matter beyond state jurisdiction.
West Bengal agriculture minister outlines impact on climate change on rice production
West Bengal Agriculture Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay noted the state's significant rice production, accounting for 14% of India's total. Despite climate challenges, efforts to improve cultivation and diversify rice varieties, including stress-tolerant and hybrid types, have advanced, he said
UK delegation concludes its two-day visit in Kolkata
Suvendu Adhikari sets deadline for CESC to roll back power tariff hike
Suvendu Adhikari sets deadline for CESC to roll back power tariff hike Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, on Friday gave an ultimatum to private power utility CESC Limited, which enjoys a monopoly over distribution in Kolkata, to roll back its recent hike in the electricity tariff. We are [] The post Suvendu Adhikari sets deadline for CESC to roll back power tariff hike appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Odisha Caps Potato Prices at Rs 32 Amid Price Surge
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday asked traders not to sell potatoes at more than Rs 32 per kilogram. The order came as the consumers grappled with the spiraling price of the kitchen essential vegetable. Potatoes at many places across the state sold at Rs 50 a kilogram on Friday, causing a serious discontentment among the consumers. In a bid to have a reality check, state food and supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra visited several potato godowns in Bhubaneswar on Friday morning. After taking stock of the situation, Patra said, , I along with my officers visited many godowns in Bhubaneswar. After inquiring, I found that they are buying potatoes at Rs 27 per kg. When asked at what price potato should be sold in the retail market, the godown owners replied that it should not be priced more than Rs 32 per kg. So I request all traders to sell the essential kitchen commodity at Rs 32 per kg or else necessary action will be taken against them, Patra added. The minister warned hoarders and black marketers to refrain from troubling the common people unnecessarily. Terming West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjees decision to stop potato export to other states unfortunate, Patra said we are in talks with the Uttar Pradesh government. If the need arises, we will give the necessary permission to procure tuber from them. An important meeting was convened in the evening to chalk out plans to curb the price rise. The retail price of potatoes has reached Rs 45-50 per kg in Odisha. This is causing huge inconvenience to the common man. We urge the Odisha government to take appropriate steps to bring the price of the essential commodity under control and ensure its adequate supplies to the consumers, said Sonali Sahu, state Congress spokesperson. Reports from northern Odisha district Balasore said many trucks carrying potatoes from West Bengal were pulled back by the Mamata Banerjee government ostensibly to avoid scarcity of the commodity in that state.
HC Says Mamata Can Make Statements About Guv Conforming To Law
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC leader Kunal Ghosh moved an appeal before a division bench challenging an interim order by a single bench directing Banerjee and three others not to make any defamatory or incorrect statement against Bose
Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
In Delhi to attend a NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the public policy think tank brought by the Modi government should be scrapped and the Planning Commission should be brought back. Banerjee, who is set to attend the NITI Aayog meeting even as most INDIA bloc chief ministers have decided to give it a miss, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. They (BJP) have formed the government but they don't have people's mandate. This is the first time after the BJP came in, since 2014, they have not formed the government as a single party. She said that because of their compulsions, the BJP-ruled NDA has brought a politically very biased budget which deprives all opposition states. I thought it is my duty to raise this voice at least on a common platform though I know the NITI Aayog has no financial powers, she said. Since the NITI Aayog has been planned, I have not seen a single work being done
Low pressure over Bay of Bengal may trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha over next four days: IMD
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area, the third in a month, over north Bay of Bengal and adjacent coastal areas of Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal is likely to trigger heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha over the next four days, weather officials said Friday. Under its impact, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated []
NITI Aayog needs to be scrapped: Mamata Banerjee
The TMC supremo, who is set to attend the NITI Aayog meeting even as most INDIA bloc chief ministers have decided to give it a miss, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform
NTA declares final results of NEET-UG; 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the re-revised results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-UG 2024, following a directive from the Supreme Court of India. The NEET (UG) 2024 toppers' data reveals a competitive and diverse group of high achievers from across India. The top scorers achieved a perfect 720 marks with a percentile of 99.9992714, representing both male and female candidates from regions such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, and Kerala. This year, the All-India Rank 1 was originally shared by 67 students. Among them, six students were awarded extra marks for time lost due to invigilator errors, while 44 students received grace marks for an incorrect physics question. With the Supreme Courts decision to accept only one accurate answer for each question, the 44 students who previously scored 715 out of 720 were ranked after those who scored 720 and the 70 students who received 716 marks out of 720. 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results. #NEETUG final results out 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results List of 100 toppers : @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/0RgqDHHqG5 Kavita Bajeli-Datt (@KavitaDatt) July 26, 2024 The NEET (UG) 2024 examination, initially conducted on May 5, 2024, spanned 4750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations. This massive logistical operation aimed to ensure a smooth and fair assessment process for every candidate. However, a re-examination on June 23, 2024, was necessitated for 1563 candidates who faced time constraints during the original test date. As the results pave the way for the next phase, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will spearhead the counseling for 15% All India Quota seats, along with seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and other specific institutions. Candidates are advised to stay informed through the official MCC website for detailed counseling schedules and procedures. For state quota and other specific seats, candidates will need to apply through their respective state counseling authorities. SC refuses to cancel NEET-UG, sees no 'systemic breach' to exam's sanctity The tie-breaking mechanism, a critical component in a highly competitive exam like NEET, is methodically structured. It prioritizes higher marks in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the number of correct answers, followed by the candidates application number in ascending order. Among the top 20 female toppers, Prachita from Rajasthan and Palansha Agarwal from Maharashtra stand out with their perfect scores. These female toppers hail from different states, including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, highlighting the geographic diversity and academic excellence of female candidates. On the male side, Mridul Manya Anand from Delhi and Ayush Naugraiya from Uttar Pradesh are notable for their perfect scores. The male toppers come from a variety of states, such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala, showcasing the widespread distribution of top talent. In the category-wise analysis, the Unreserved (UR) category features candidates like Ayush Naugraiya and Prachita, who achieved the highest percentile of 99.9992714. This category includes top candidates from a broad range of states, underscoring the competitive nature of the exam across the country. The OBC-NCL category sees high achievers like Mridul Manya Anand from Delhi and Mazin Mansoor from Bihar, both scoring a perfect 720 marks. These top candidates represent states like Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, indicating strong performances from diverse backgrounds. In the EWS category, Ayush Naugraiya from Uttar Pradesh and Devesh Joshi from Rajasthan lead the pack. This categorys top candidates come from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, reflecting the inclusivity of the NEET (UG) exam. The SC category is led by Rajaneesh P from Tamil Nadu, who achieved a perfect score. Other top SC candidates come from Tripura, Gujarat, Odisha, Karnataka, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, showing a broad representation from across India. The ST category features Guguloth Venkata Nripesh from Telangana and Akshat Katara from Rajasthan as prominent toppers. This category includes candidates from Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, highlighting the diverse origins of top performers. State-wise, Delhi boasts top scorers like Mridul Manya Anand and Divyansh, who achieved perfect scores. Rajasthan shines with multiple top candidates, including Prachita, Saurav, Devesh Joshi, and Iram Quazi. Maharashtras high achievers include Palansha Agarwal, Mane Neha Kuldeep, and Shubhan Sengupta, while Uttar Pradesh features leading candidates such as Ayush Naugraiya and Aryan Yadav. Other states like Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat also have multiple candidates in the top ranks, reflecting the widespread talent and preparation levels across India. The NEET (UG) 2024 toppers' data showcases a highly competitive environment with top performers emerging from various regions and categories. The diversity in the top ranks highlights the inclusivity of the examination process, ensuring opportunities for candidates from different backgrounds and states. This data reflects the dedication and excellence of the candidates, setting a high standard for future aspirants. LINK TO CHECK NEET UG FINAL REVISED SCORECARD LINK TO CHECK REVISED FINAL NEET UG ANSWER KEY NEET-UG: Petitioners allege lack of surveillance, complete systematic failure in exam
Naveen Patnaik writes to Mamata, seeks intervention for supply of potatoes to Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Odishas Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday, seeking her intervention to ensure a smooth supply of potatoes to Odisha where prices have skyrocketed. In the letter, Patnaik said that due to rains, there has been a short supply of potatoes in Odisha, resulting in an artificial []
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Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee
NEW DELHI: In Delhi to attend a NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the public policy think tank brought by the Modi government should be scrapped and the Planning Commission should be brought back. Banerjee, who is set to attend the NITI Aayog meeting even as most INDIA bloc chief ministers have decided to give it a miss, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. They (BJP) have formed the government but they don't have people's mandate. This is the first time after the BJP came in, since 2014, they have not formed the government as a single party. She said that because of their compulsions, the BJP-ruled NDA has brought a politically very biased budget which deprives all opposition states. I thought it is my duty to raise this voice at least on a common platform though I know the NITI Aayog has no financial powers, she said. Since the NITI Aayog has been planned, I have not seen a single work being done because they don't have any power. Earlier, there was a Planning Commission. As a chief minister...at that time I saw there was a system, she said. She said state governments had power to discuss their issues under the Planning Commission and it was very good at taking care of states in different areas. But now there is no hope, no scope. Banerjee said the NITI Aayog should be scrapped. I will raise my voice that stop this NITI Aayog. They do not have any financial implication. They cannot do anything, only hold meeting once a year to show their face. Please bring back the Planning Commission again, Banerjee said. It was a plan of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and since Independence, the Planning Commission has worked a lot for the country, she said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the NITI Aayog's ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27 which will focus on making India a developed nation by 2047. Several INDIA bloc CMs have announced they will skip the meet as a mark of protest against the Union budget which, they alleged, was anti-federal in spirit and extremely discriminatory towards their states. The list includes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of the DMK, Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party and all three Congress chief ministers - Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telegana's Revanth Reddy.
Will attend NITI Aayog meeting, says CM Mamata Banerjee
Bringing an end to speculation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that she will be attending the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rakhi 2024: GiftstoIndia24x7 Curating an Exclusive Rakhi Collection for NRIs
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 26: Rakhi is a festival that celebrates the love that siblings share worldwide. 'Rakshabandhan' comprises two words 'Raksha', which means protection, and 'Bandhan', which means to tie the siblings in the eternal bond of love, care, and protection. It is all about having each other's back and ensuring one does not have to face anything alone. But with changing times the siblings live away from each other and find it difficult to celebrate Rakhi with their siblings like old times. Each year the festival is observed on the full moon day in the Shravana, August. GiftstoIndia24x7 aims to provide easy Rakhi gifting options for the NRIs and they can choose from a huge variety. With the vibrant collection of Rakhi, one can add more vitality to the celebration.
Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meet to protest budget 'bias, conspiracy to divide states'
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed on Friday that she would participate in the central think-tank NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on July 27 in Delhi. Banerjee's statement came amid speculations of uncertainty on whether she, too, would skip the meet like most other CMs of the INDIA bloc. Talking to reporters at the Kolkata airport before leaving for Delhi, Banerjee said she would join the meeting and use the opportunity to register her protest against a discriminatory budget and the conspiracy to divide Bengal and other opposition-ruled states. The chief minister said she was asked to send her written speech seven days ahead of the meeting which she has done and it was before the Union Budget was tabled. I will stay at the meeting for a while. If I get an opportunity to deliver my speech at the meeting and record my protest against the discrimination and political bias against the opposition-ruled states in the budget besides the conspiracy that is being hatched to divide Bengal and its neighbouring states, I will do so. Else, I will walk out of the meeting, the chief minister said. Banerjee, accompanied by her nephew and TMC MP-cum-national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, left for Delhi on Friday afternoon after postponing her trip to the national capital by a day. The postponement had stirred speculations on whether Banerjee, who had earlier expressed her intention to attend the NITI Aayog meeting, would join the bandwagon of opposition party chief ministers. Several INDIA bloc CMs had announced their decision to skip the meet as a mark of protest against the Union budget which, they alleged, was anti-federal in spirit and extremely discriminatory towards their states. The list includes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of the DMK, Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party and all three Congress chief ministers, Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telegana's Revanth Reddy. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of the JMM is, however, likely to join the meeting despite earlier reports that he, too, had chosen to give it a miss. All opposition-ruled states, including Bengal, have been totally deprived in this Budget. The Centre has taken a step-motherly attitude towards these states. I cannot accept such discrimination and political bias against us, Banerjee said. Referring to BJP Bengal president and junior union minister Sukanta Majumdar's proposal to integrate north Bengal with the North Eastern states but without directly naming him, Banerjee said she strongly condemned such statements coming at a time when the Parliament is in session. There's a conspiracy to divide Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam. While the minister is making his own statements, the demand to divide the states is now coming from various other quarters of the BJP.Dividing Bengal means dividing India, she said. Calling the conspiracy a geographical and political blockade besides the economic blockade which the Centre has already imposed on Bengal, Banerjee said she would stick to her earlier position of attending the NITI Aayog meeting but only have her voice of protest on record. Hemant (Soren) and I will be present at the meeting. We will speak on behalf of the others (who won't be present), she said.
West Bengal: Congress Worker Tied to Tree and Beaten To Death
Kolkata: Police arrested five persons in connection with the Congress worker murder case in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on Thursday. Congress worker was allegedly beaten to death. The event happened close to the victim's worker's home in Maynaguri's Hathat colony, which is under the Khargrabari-1 gram panchayat. It is said that a group tied Manik Roy to a tree and beat him with iron rods and sticks leading to his death on Wednesday night. According to the authorities, he was murdered because of a dispute with his neighbours. Adhir Chowdhury, the president of WBPCC, and members of his family alleged that some of the attackers were members of the Trinamool Congress, the party in power in the state. The Congress and Manik Roy's family claimed that the party worker was compelled to leave his home following the Lok Sabha election due to threats he received from local goons backed by the TMC. Roy began to reside in the town of Siliguri, where he was employed as a security guard. He came on Sunday last week But thugs supporting the TMC bound him to a tree and thrashed him. In Bengal, this is the horror of the ruling party, Soumya Aich Roy, a congressman, told The Indian Express. It seems that Congress workers have no right to pursue political activities in TMC-ruled West Bengal. We want a fair probe into the murder of Roy, stated Adhir Chowdhury, President of the West Bengal Congress. Congress attacked the TMC over the murder of a party worker, while the ruling party denounced attempts to politicise the case and demanded an extensive investigation. TMC MP Kunal Ghosh told the news agency PTI that while it was a tragic tragedy, nobody should be spared. Kunal Ghosh argued that any attempt to politicise this should be rejected.
HC says Mamata Banerjee can make statements about Guv conforming to law
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can make statements regarding state Governor CV Ananda Bose as long as they conform to the laws. Banerjee and TMC leader Kunal Ghosh moved an appeal before a division bench challenging an interim order by a single bench directing Banerjee 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 to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi
The West Bengal Chief Ministers decision to participate in the meeting comes amidst Chief Ministers of several states governed by Opposition parties boycotting the meeting likely to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Over 2,500 people died in 5 years in human-elephant conflicts: Govt data
Human-elephant conflicts resulted in 2,853 human deaths during the past five years, with the number of fatalities reaching a five-year high of 628 in 2023, according to government data. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said elephants caused 587 human deaths in 2019, 471 in 2020, 557 in 2021, 610 in 2022 and 628 in 2023. The data revealed that Odisha recorded 624 such deaths during this period, followed by Jharkhand with 474, West Bengal with 436, Assam with 383, Chhattisgarh with 303, Tamil Nadu with 256, Karnataka with 160 and Kerala with 124. The minister said the management of wildlife habitats was primarily the responsibility of state governments and Union Territory administrations and that the central government provided financial and technical support under the centrally sponsored Project Tiger & Elephant scheme for the protection of animals, their habitats and corridors, addressing ...
Will protest political discrimination of Bengal in Niti Aayog meet: CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she will protest against what she called was 'political discrimination' at the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27. She criticized the central government's budget and alleged efforts to divide Bengal and other opposition states. CM Banerjee said that dividing Bengal means dividing the nation and further mentioned that she will record her voice at the meeting and if they won't let her, she will protest and leave the meeting.
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Kerala and West Bengal governors over pending bills, responding to pleas from the states. Advocates claim the delays affect welfare measures. Replies are requested within three weeks.
SC issues notice to Centre, states on Governor's decision to keep bills pending
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre andAdditional Chief Secretary to the respective Governors and asked them to file a detailed reply within three weeks after hearing a plea filed by Kerala and West Bengal governments challenging theGovernors' decisions to keep several bills pending for months, either refusing to assent them or reserving them for President's consideration. A three-judge bench of the apex court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, issued notice to the Centre, Kerala and West Bengal State Governors through their respective offices, Additional Chief Secretaries, within three weeks. Let the reply be filed in three weeks and also a joint note be submitted from the states, the CJI said. During the hearing,former Attorney General (AG) and senior lawyer, KK Venugopal, appearing for the Kerala State, pleaded to the apex court that there was a need for the Court to lay down guidelines on this issue pertaining to when the Governors can return or refer bills. This is confusion in the minds of various Governors in the country as to what their powers are in regard to assenting to bills. In the present (Kerala) case, out of eight bills, two of them had been kept pending for 23 months, one for 15 months, another for 13 months, and others for 10 months. It is a very sad state of affairs.This is a confusion among the Governors that they keep bills pending. This is against the constitution, the senior lawyer told the apex court. Venugopal further said that this court should tell the Governor as to when they can refuse to assent and when they can refer to the President. For the West Bengal government, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said thatevery time the court hears it some bills are cleared and the same happened during the Tamil Nadu case as well. In its petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution before the top court, the Kerala government challenged the action and reconsideration of President Droupadi Murmu in withholding assent for four out of the seven bills referred by the Kerala Governor. The Kerala government also challenged the Governor's action of referring the bills to the President, arguing that none of the bills related to Centre-State relations required the Presidential assent.
Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meet to register protest
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed on Friday that she would participate in the central think-tank NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on July 27 in Delhi, clearing the air over the speculated uncertainty on whether she, too, would skip the meet like most other CMs of the INDIA bloc. Addressing reporters at the Kolkata 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 .
Bengal municipality job scam case: CBI identifies 1,814 illegal recruitments
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has identified 1,814 illegal recruitments in 15 different municipalities in West Bengal, sources have said. All these recruitments were done since 2014 through an outsourced agency ABS Infozon Private Limited, owned by private promoter Ayan Sil, who is already in judicial custody in connection with the multi-crore cash-for-school 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 .
Gold industry seeks 'One Nation, One Rate', beginning from East India
Plans are on to begin with a single rate for West Bengal and eastern India from August
SC seeks replies from Centre, secretaries of WB, Kerala governors against denial of assent to bills
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the secretaries to the governors of West Bengal and Kerala regarding separate petitions filed by the two state governments. The petitions challenge the decisions to deny assent to bills and refer them for the president's consideration. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Paridwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the governors' secretaries.
Congress worker killed by a mob at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal
The incident sparked a political war of words with State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury blaming the culture of political violence in the State and blaming the Trinamool Congress leadership for such crimes
Clip of Woman Assaulted in West Bengal Shared With False Communal Claim
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Laptop theft slur: JU MTech student in hospital after 'mental torture' at hostel
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Wing Commander PB Shetty's journey from Kargil hero to esteemed professor
BENGALURU: Born on Air Force Day, Wing Commander PB Shetty joined the Indian Air Force (IAF) in February 1983 and served for over 20 years. During his tenure in the IAF, he was involved in the Kargil mission for nearly four months. He was part of numerous projects related to aircraft structures, aero engines, and remotely piloted vehicles. Years later after his retirement, Wg Cdr Shetty is now pursuing his passion for teaching, inspiring thousands of students as a professor. He served as a maintenance engineer for fighter aircraft such as the Hunter, Mig-21, Mig-23, and Mig-27, and contributed significantly to the Remotely Piloted Vehicle Lakshya. Sharing his experience with the IAF, Wg Cdr Shetty told TNIE that while on a vacation with his family in Bengaluru in 1999, he received a call from his Commanding Officer to rush to the Air Force Station at Kalaikunda in West Bengal within 12 hours. From Kalaikunda, he and his team members were swiftly moved to the Air Force Station at Ambala in Haryana near the western border. Operating from Ambala Air Base, he was actively involved in the Kargil mission. His tasks included deploying 30mm ADEN guns, launching 68mm rocket projectiles, and releasing 1000-pound bombs using the Hunter aircraft for reconnaissance and target identification. The deployment of Mirage fighter jets with laser bombs eventually phased out the use of Hunter aircraft in the Kargil operation. The memories of the Kargil conflict, the sacrifices made, and the relentless pursuit of victory still remain deeply etched in his mind. He did BE (Mechanical Engineering) at the National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru, ME in Osmania University, Hyderabad, and a second ME in the Defence Institute of Advanced Studies, Pune. He earned his PhD from VTU in 2008. A Fellow of the Institution of Engineers and a lifetime member of the Indian Society of Technical Education, Wg Cdr Shetty joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) as a professor in 2003. He played a pivotal role in installing the HPT-32 fighter aircraft and Mig-21 R-11 jet engine at NMIT, making it the only college in Karnataka to receive such equipment from the IAF. He holds BTech classes at the Air Force Technical College. As the head of the Mechanical Engineering Department for 12 years, Wg Cdr Shetty introduced MTech programmes in Thermal and Design.
Karnataka Houses pass resolutionagainst NEET
BENGALURU: After Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, Karnataka became the third state to pass a resolution against the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) for admissions in medical colleges held by National Testing Agency (NTA), a central agency. In the resolution passed on Thursday, the Siddaramaiah government demanded that the Centre allow the state to follow the earlier system and allow admissions to medical colleges based on the CET conducted by the KEA.Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil moved the resolution in the Legislative Assembly, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar tabled it in the Council. The NEET system prevents poor students from taking up medical education, and deprives states of their rights to admit students in government medical colleges. Considering the repeated irregularities, the Union government should amend the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (Central Act 30 of 2019), so that NEET is given up at the national level.
Ex-BRS MP asks Telangana govt for resolution against NEET
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) former MP B Vinod Kumar has urged the Telangana government to pass a resolution in the Legislative Assembly and the Council opposing the NEET exam for medical students, following similar actions by the governments of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Karnataka. He called on chief minister Revanth Reddy to withdraw 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 .
Karnataka House passes resolution to scrap NEET, 3rd state after Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
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Businessman, Driver Stabbed To Death In West Bengal: Cops
A businessman and the driver of his car were allegedly stabbed to death in West Bengal's Nadia district on Thursday, police said.
Bajaj Finserv launches large cap fund
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Union minister comment on North Bengal-NE merger triggers row
Union minister and Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar proposed to the Prime Minister to integrate North Bengal with north-eastern India for better development. The proposal attracted criticism from West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress and within the BJP, though some party members supported it. BJP spokesperson Shamik Bhattacharya stated that the development is possible without altering Bengal's geographical borders.
West Bengal man ends life under Mysore-bound train at KSR Bengaluru city junction
BENGALURU: In a tragic incident on Thursday evening, a 40-year-old passenger on board the Wodeyar Express, took his life by jumping under the train just as it was about to depart. The incident occurred on the railway tracks adjacent to Platform 8 at KSR Bengaluru City Junction. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the deceased, Sushanth Nishatath Varma, a native of West Bengal, was employed as a supervisor in a private company in Mysuru. He is survived by his wife and daughter, who reside in his hometown. A police official stated, The Wodeyar Express, which typically departs at 3:15 PM, was delayed on Thursday and was scheduled to leave at 3:21 PM. Eyewitnesses reported that the trains whistle had sounded, and the Guard had signaled with the green flag and just when the train was about to depart, Varma, who was travelling in an unreserved coach, abruptly exited through the other door of the train (the non-platform side) and lay down with his head on one rail. The train passed over him, resulting in instant decapitation. The train was immediately halted, and railway police were notified. Another official added, An unreserved ticket was found in his pocket, but he had no identification on him. Although his mobile phone was damaged, the SIM card was intact. After transferring the SIM card to another phone, we contacted his family and a colleague. The GRP has registered a case and is conducting an investigation into the incident. A Railway Protection Force source remarked, At this stage, it appears to be a case of suicide. Further details will be provided once the investigation is complete. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.
Bangladeshi infiltration behind decline in Jharkhands tribal population, says BJP MP
Nishikant Dubey demanded that parts of the State, and Murshidabad and Malda districts in West Bengal, and Kishanganj and Katihar districts in Bihar be made a Union Territory
Bangladesh sends note to India objecting Mamata Banerjee's 'shelter' remarks
India acknowledged receiving a communication from Bangladesh expressing objection to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks offering shelter to people affected by recent violent clashes in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh sends note to India objecting to Mamata's remarks offering shelter to their people
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday confirmed receiving a note from Dhaka that conveyed its objection to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks offering shelter to people affected by violent-clashes in that country. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, appearing to disapprove of Banerjee's comments, said matters that bring he Union into relation with any foreign country, are the sole prerogative of the central government. In an address at a public event in Kolkata, Banerjee, referring to violence-hit Bangladesh, said she would keep the doors of West Bengal open for people in distress from the neighbouring country and offer them shelter. Mamata Banerjee offers shelter to Bangladeshi refugees amid ongoing violence There were reports in the Bangladeshi media that said Dhaka has communicated to New Delhi through diplomatic channels its displeasure over the West Bengal chief minister's comments. I can confirm that we have received such a communication from the Bangladesh side. It is essentially on the lines described in the reports, Jaiswal said during his weekly media briefing while replying to a question. I would underline that under the Seventh schedule -- List one -- Union List -- item 10 of our Constitution, the conduct of foreign affairs and all matters which bring the Union into relation with any foreign country, are the sole prerogative of the Union government, he said. States should not overstep on foreign affairs: MEA to Kerala govt after 'external cooperation' official appointment In her remarks on Sunday, Banerjee also referred to the UN Resolution on refugees as justification for her stand over the possible humanitarian crisis that may emerge on account of the severe law and order breakdown that gripped Bangladesh. I should not be speaking on the affairs of Bangladesh since that is a sovereign nation and whatever needs to be said on the issue is a subject matter of the Centre, Banerjee said. But I can tell you this, if helpless people come knocking on the doors of Bengal, we will surely provide them shelter, she said at the 'Martyrs Day' rally of the Trinamool Congress. Bangladesh was reeling under deadly clashes with protesting students demanding the Sheikh Hasina-led government to scrap a controversial job quota system. Over 100 people were killed in the clashes that began weeks ago. Law enforcement authorities in Bangladesh had imposed a nationwide curfew. According to reports from Dhaka, the overall situation has witnessed some improvement in the country since Wednesday.
Received protest note from Bdesh on Mamata Banerjees remarks: MEA
New Delhi, July 24: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that Bangladesh has officially objected to the recent comments made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the ongoing civil unrest in the neighbouring country. I can confirm that we have received a diplomatic note from the Bangladeshi side, protesting against [] The post Received protest note from Bdesh on Mamata Banerjees remarks: MEA appeared first on The Shillong Times .
West Bengal Bicycle Mechanic Turns Local Celebrity With Singing And Writing Talents
He revealed that he was in class 3 when he participated in a play for the first time and it was the beginning of his passion.
RedoQ Is Moving Their Headquarters from the UK to India
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 25: RedoQ, a global leader in IT solutions with an estimated turnover of 48 million, is moving its headquarters and all administrative operations from Stoke-on-Trent, UK, to Kolkata, India. The strategic move by the company is aimed to give RedoQ a strong presence in the world's fast-emerging market, and leverage opportunities in Asia in a cost-effective manner.
Cops stabbed, beaten up while attempting raid operations in Bengals Chopra
Cops stabbed, beaten up while attempting raid operations in Bengals Chopra Kolkata: At least four policemen were severely injured after they were stabbed with sharp-edged weapons and beaten up at Chopra in the North Dinajpur district of West Bengal on Thursday. The cops had gone there to conduct a raid in search of a local [] The post Cops stabbed, beaten up while attempting raid operations in Bengals Chopra appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
