Bengal BJP Caught In Clash Of Culture Within Over Durga Puja
During Durga Puja, the government will work to protect the culture of West Bengal and India: Reports
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari apologized for an advertisement error. The government's advertisement showed Goddess Durga with eleven arms. He announced that liquor shops will remain closed on Maha Ashtami. This measure aims to ensure peaceful and orderly Durga Puja celebrations. The state government will be more careful with future advertisements.
CM apologises after West Bengal government advertisement depicts Durga with 11 hands instead of 10
As the CM of West Bengal, I apologise for the error. The people responsible have received a stern warning. In the future, the Government will be careful, says Mr. Adhikari
EC announces October 6 by-polls for West Bengal's Nandigram, Rejinagar
EC announces October bypolls for West Bengals Nandigram Rejinagar
Nandigram, Rejinagar to vote on October 6 in West Bengal bypolls
The Election Commission announced bye-polls for Nandigram and Rejinagar seats on October sixth. These elections are necessitated by the resignations of Suvendu Adhikari and Humayun Kabir. The poll process begins with a gazette notification on September ninth. Candidates can file and withdraw nominations until September nineteenth. The entire election process will be completed by October eleventh.
Bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar seats in Bengal before Durga Puja on Oct 6
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) The bypolls for Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal will be conducted on October 6 that is just before the forthcoming Durga Puja festival in the state. The date of issue of gazette notification in the matter will be on September 9 and the last date of nomination will be on September 16, according to an announcement made by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday evening. The date of scrutiny of nominations will be on September 17, while the last date for withdrawal of candidatures will be on September 19. While the polling will be conducted on October 6, the counting of votes and poll results will be declared on October 9. The date before which the elections will have to be concluded is October 11. In the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly Elections earlier this year, the current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari got elected both from Nandigram as well as from Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency in South Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Adhikari got elected by defeating his predecessor and the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of more than 15,000 votes. Thereafter, CM Adhikari retained the Bhabanipur constituency, thus necessitating bypolls for Nandigram. On the other hand, former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir, contested and got elected as an Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) candidate from both Naoda and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies, both in Murshidabad district. However, later Humayun Kabir decided to retain Naoda, thus necessitating bypolls for Rejinagar seat. Since 2021, Nandigram, because of Suvendu Adhikari, had been a virtual fortress for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Therefore, political observers are not in two minds about the results of the bye-elections there. However, political observers say that because of the demography of Rejinagar, this particular Assembly constituency will be quite tough to win for the BJP. On the other hand, Trinamool Congress, which is now divided into three factions, also does not seem to be having much poll prospects from Rejinagar this time. Rather, CPI-M and Congress can view the opportunity for increasing their tally in the West Bengal Assembly constituency by one seat. The Rejinagar bypolls might also give some indication about where the minority votes in the state might shift to in the coming days, a Kolkata-based political observer said.
Murshidabad murder: Bengal CM orders CID probe into Sujit Mondal killing, suspends 2 cops
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a CID probe into the gruesome killing of Sujit Mondal in Murshidabad's Dhuliyan. Mondal went missing on August 28 before his dismembered body was recovered. Three people have been arrested, while two police officers were suspended and action initiated against other personnel.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday, September 7, apologised for a government advertisement carrying a distorted image of Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, seeking to put an end to the controversy that erupted over the depiction. Addressing a coordination meeting with Durga Puja committees at the Milan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal Bans Liquor Sales on Maha Ashtami, Announces New Durga Puja Rules
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has decided to prohibit the sale of alcohol in the state on Maha Ashtami of Durga Puja. According to the guidelines, liquor shops and bars must close their doors on this day, reports ANI. Announcing
Bengal CM announces crackdown on child marriage after 60,000 underage deliveries
West Bengal will launch a statewide crackdown on child marriages. House-to-house drives will identify underage marriages and pregnancies across the state. The government will invoke strict laws against those involved in child marriages. Nearly sixty thousand underage deliveries were reported in six months. This initiative targets families, facilitators, and those conducting ceremonies.
West Bengal CM says no Durga Puja carnival this year, promises hassle-free celebration
West Bengal's first Durga Puja under the BJP government will feature large cultural programs and drone shows. The annual carnival, introduced by the previous government, will not be held this year. Organisers will not need to approach courts for permission to conduct Durga Puja celebrations. The state government will ensure the festival is celebrated according to Bengali traditions and culture.
Liquor shops and bars will close on Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja celebrations. DJ music and immersion processions will also be banned to maintain order. Puja committees must ensure themes do not hurt religious sentiments or traditions. Road usage restrictions are imposed, and inaugurations must follow Devi Paksha. Cultural programs and special arrangements for the disabled are planned.
The Election Commission has announced byelections to five assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal as well as one Assam parliamentary constituency
Strengthening women legislators benefits democracy: LS Speaker Om Birla
Digital Desk | Faridabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday that every effort that strengthens the capabilities of women legislators contributes directly to improving the quality of democracy. Speaking at a two-day Capacity Building Workshop on Gender Responsive Governance for Women Legislators under the National Commission for Womens She is a Changemaker initiative in Faridabad, Birla encouraged women legislators to deepen their understanding of parliamentary processes, policy, legislation and budgets. The Lok Sabha Speaker called upon women legislators to make their public service a means of strengthening inclusive governance and to use their positions to shape the future of their states and the nation. He also emphasised the importance of dialogue, participation and trust in a democracy. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar highlighted that the programme has brought together more than 100 women legislators, including MLAs and MLCs from across the country, providing a national platform for dialogue, experience-sharing and capacity building. She said that women legislators were not only representatives of their constituencies but also powerful voices for education, health, economy, technology, security and good governance. Rahatkar emphasised that womens political participation brings a distinct perspective to governance and that their leadership can inspire wider social change. She urged the participating legislators to use their constitutional authority and public platforms to become voices for the aspirations of millions of women and to ensure that women in their constituencies are aware of their rights and able to access the benefits of government schemes. The first day of the workshop featured four technical sessions focused on leadership, legislative functioning, public policy and gender-responsive governance, said an official statement. The sessions provided women legislators with practical insights and opportunities to exchange experiences and best practices in public leadership and governance, it said. Through such capacity-building initiatives, the NCW seeks to strengthen the capabilities of women legislators, enabling them to contribute more effectively to policymaking, governance and public service, while advancing meaningful and sustained womens leadership in public life. Those present at the inauguration of the workshop included Surama Padhy, Speaker, Odisha Legislative Assembly; Laxmi Rajwade, Minister of WCD, Chhattisgarh; Bindhu Krishna, Minister of WCD, Kerala; K. A. Thulasi, Minister, SC, ST and OBC, Kerala; Rajesh Nagar, Minister of Food & Civil Supplies, Haryana; Kalita Majhi, Minister of State, Department of Housing, West Bengal; and Sudeep Jain, Member Secretary, NCW, the statement said.
West Bengal cabinet approves remuneration hike of over one lakh staff
West Bengal government will enhance employee remuneration benefiting over one lakh people. Forest officials and volunteers will see increased monthly payments starting soon. Former MLAs' medical allowance is also being raised significantly from August. Primary and upper primary para teachers will receive a substantial pay hike. A bill for inter-university staff transfers will be presented in assembly.
Bengal CM announces allowance hikes for contractual employees across sectors
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced substantial hikes in the monthly allowances of several categories of contractual employees attached to different state government departments following a decision taken at a state Cabinet meeting held at Nabanna. Addressing media persons after chairing the Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the enhanced allowances would benefit para-teachers in both primary and upper-primary sections of state-run schools. Following the allowance revision, 20,343 para-teachers in the primary section and 21,849 para-teachers in the upper-primary section will benefit. The monthly allowance of primary para-teachers has been increased from Rs 11,941 to Rs 16,941, while that of upper-primary para-teachers has been raised from Rs 15,523 to Rs 20,523. The revised rates will come into effect from November 1, he said. The Chief Minister also announced an increase in the monthly allowance of around 2,000 forest assistants by Rs 5,000, effective from October 1. In addition, the Cabinet approved an increase in the medical allowance of former MLAs with effect from August 1. He said the salaries of Shiksha Bandhus (education assistants) and special educators would also be increased by Rs 5,000 per month. The move is expected to benefit 2,280 Shiksha Bandhus, with the revised pay structure taking effect from November 1. Apart from these categories, employees working as management staff, SSK assistants and MSK assistants will also receive a monthly increase of Rs 5,000, the Chief Minister said. On the occasion, Adhikari also announced that the state government would introduce a new Bill in the West Bengal Assembly this year to facilitate the transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff in universities. The Cabinet has approved the proposed legislation today. It seeks to provide a statutory framework for mutual transfers at the university level. The Bill will be placed before the Assembly on a priority basis, he said.
A fresh controversy has started in West Bengal over food choices in Durga Puja after Dhirendra Shastri also known as Bageshwar Baba appealed people to give non-vegetarian food during the Durga Puja. Now BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya has
A file picture of Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria with Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Education. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4: Imagine six-year-old children,
The Supreme Court allowed the West Bengal government to submit a sealed investigation report. This report supports the claim that Sumit Roy was not cooperating with police. Roy, personal secretary to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, faces a land-grab case probe. The court extended Roy's protection from arrest until the next hearing. This development follows a previous order for the state to produce interrogation records.
CM Adhikari highlights achievement of AB PM-JAY scheme in Bengal
Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday highlighted the achievements of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) within a short period since the launch of the scheme in the state after the recently-concluded West Bengal Assembly polls earlier this year. In a social media statement issued on Monday afternoon, the Chief Minister claimed that currently there are 3.23 crore active cards in West Bengal under which 3.23 crore beneficiaries across the state now get guaranteed financial protection of up to Rs 500,000. He also informed that so far there had been 31,541 hospital admissions under the scheme from the state. Thousands of patients have already received timely, cashless treatment across empaneled hospitals without pushing their families into economic distress, the Chief Ministers social media statement read. He had also informed that of the 31,541 hospital admissions, as many as 716 had been outside-state admissions. Leveraging nationwide portability, patients from West Bengal, including migrant workers and those needing specialised interventions have accessed seamless treatment at premier institutions across India, the Chief Minister claimed. According to him, from expanding access in rural heartlands to enabling seamless healthcare portability nationwide, this scheme has started fundamentally transforming West Bengals healthcare landscape into one anchored in equity, affordability and trust. To recall, the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal did not allow the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state as the previous Chief Minister used to assert that with Swastha Sathi, the state-own health insurance scheme existing, there was no necessity for the central health insurance scheme for West Bengal. After taking charge as the new and ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal earlier, one of the first things that Suvendu Adhikari did was to implement the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in the state. In addition to that, the Chief Minister had also announced that those who will not be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, will be covered under Chief Ministers Health Insurance Scheme. The coverage amount will be the same at Rs 500,000 a year.
CM Reddy alleges conspiracy to delete one crore voters in Telangana
Hyderabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Monday alleged that there is a conspiracy to remove one crore voters in Telangana during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He alleged that the BJP was conspiring to delete anti-BJP votes under the guise of SIR. He accused the party of targeting the votes of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and minorities. The Chief Minister was speaking a programme to pay tributes to Communist leader Sarampally Malla Reddy, who passed away recently. Revanth Reddy underlined the need for all the non-BJP parties to unite to fight against BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national level. Unable to win elections democratically, they are adopting new tactics. BJP leaders are brazenly declaring that they will replicate in Telangana what they did in West Bengal. They are systematically removing anti-BJP votes, he said. He claimed that the BJP was employing private agencies to conduct surveys and systematically delete votes. He also accused the saffron party of using the Election Commission for its political agenda. The Chief Minister alleged that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is not uttering a single word about SIR. He said the Communist parties must understand the nature of the understanding that exists behind this. He underlined the need to protect the fundamental rights of the poor and minorities. Stating that Communists have long been fighting for the rights of the poor, he said the sight of the Red Flag gives the poor a sense of reassurance. He urged the Left parties to strive to safeguard the voting rights of the poor and minorities. The Chief Minister recalled that Communists fought for fair wages for the landless poor and that it was the Congress party that enacted the Minimum Wages Act. He said while Communists fought for land to the tiller, the Congress government distributed 24.56 lakh acres of assigned land. Stating that 10 lakh acres of land are currently in the hands of Adivasis, he said this represents the Congress party's solution to the struggles waged by Communists. He said the Congress party provided employment through the Employment Guarantee Act, enacted the Food Security Act and addressed every issue raised by the Communists. The Chief Minister said Sarampally Malla Reddy had dedicated his life to the cause of farmers and termed his demise an irreparable loss to the farming community. He stated that Malla Reddy was unparalleled in his understanding of farmers' issues and his ability to articulate them with great refinement. He recalled that the late leader fought vigorously for the rights of tenant farmers and for remunerative prices for crops. Revanth Reddy assured that his government will strive to address agrarian issues by keeping in mind the books Malla Reddy wrote and the causes he championed. He said after a discussion in the Cabinet, the government will decide on how perpetuate the memory of Malla Reddy.
Christian Conversion row intensifies as West Bengal locals challenge missionary activities
The Christian Conversion controversy in West Bengal has taken a sharper turn in recent weeks, with residents in several districts confronting individuals and organisations over alleged attempts to persuade economically vulnerable people and children to embrace Christianity. From North 24 Parganas to Bankura and Jalpaiguri, a series of local disputes has brought religious activities, missionary [] The post Christian Conversion row intensifies as West Bengal locals challenge missionary activities appeared first on Tfipost.com .
West Bengals Economy Shows Signs of Improvement, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reports gradual economic recovery in West Bengal, citing central schemes and reforms. West Bengals Economy Shows Signs of Improvement, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
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West Bengal faces financial distress due to past mismanagement, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He stated the state requires at least one year to recover from its current financial condition. The government has increased old-age pensions and joined all central schemes for increased fund flow. Waitlists for welfare schemes prepared by the previous government have been cancelled.
Need at least one year to recover: Suvendu Adhikari on West Bengals financial crisis
In a hard-hitting statement, Suvendu Adhikari breaks down the states economic journeyfrom financial instability caused by central scheme non-compliance and revenue leaks to recent signs of fiscal growth. Watch as he details the timeline needed for economic stabilization and the role of Central Government funds in driving recovery.
SC declines to interfere in Trinamool signboard row, asks Calcutta HC to decide matter expeditiously
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Calcutta High Court to expeditiously decide the Trinamool Congress' plea challenging the removal of a signboard carrying the party's name and logo from the roof of the office of its General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Camac Street in Kolkata. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction against the Calcutta High Court's refusal to grant interim relief in the matter. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Trinamool, submitted that the signboard was removed without issuing any notice to the party and contended that the High Court had erred in observing that no cause of action survived after the board had already been removed. The High Court says that no cause of action survives because the signboard has already been removed, he submitted. However, the CJI-led Bench remarked that merely because the signboard had been removed did not mean that the grievance of the party had been satisfied. Merely because it has been removed does not mean that your grievance has been satisfied. If your claim is accepted, the High Court will have to grant you liberty to raise the issue, the apex court observed. Sibal submitted that the party was seeking restoration of the signboard and reiterated that no notice had been issued before the removal. I am entitled to notice before such action is taken. No notice was issued, he said. The senior counsel further submitted that information had been given to the Kolkata Police on August 26 that security was required for removing the signboard, but no notice had been served on the party. I approached the High Court saying that no notice had been issued to me. The High Court did not examine whether notice had been issued. It merely held that since the board had already been removed, no cause of action survived, he submitted. He further argued that the Trinamool was a registered political party and that its name had been displayed on the building pursuant to a registered lease. This is a registered political party. Its name was displayed on the building and was removed without notice. A commercial establishment's name would not be removed in this manner, Sibal said. He urged the apex court to send the matter back to the Calcutta High Court and permit the party to raise all its contentions, without the observations contained in the interim order coming in its way. After hearing the submissions, the CJI-headed Bench ordered: In our view, the interim order dated August 28, 2026 has not decided pending issues on merits. Since the High Court is seized of the matter, and there are tentative observations made in the order, the parties are granted liberty to raise their respective contentions before HC. We request the High Court to determine all issues that arise for consideration expeditiously. The Supreme Court also clarified that the observations made in the impugned order would not come in the way of the parties raising their respective contentions before the High Court. The dispute relates to the removal of a giant billboard carrying the name All India Trinamool Congress and the party's logo from the roof of Abhishek Banerjee's office on Camac Street on August 27. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), accompanied by police personnel, had reached the premises to remove the billboard, which the civic authorities claimed was installed without the mandatory permission and payment of applicable taxes. The action led to tension at the spot, with Trinamool leaders and activists, including Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien, opposing the removal. Scuffles broke out between the police personnel and party activists before the billboard was finally removed. Following the incident, the Kolkata Police registered three FIRs and arrested several Trinamool activists. Abhishek Banerjee, O'Brien and other party leaders were named in two of the FIRs. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction subsequently approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking restoration of the removed billboard and also raising questions over the action taken by the KMC and police. On August 28, a special single-judge Bench of Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury declined to grant interim relief, observing that the matter was at a premature stage and that affidavits from all concerned parties were required before any interim direction could be considered. The High Court had also rejected the plea seeking details of the KMC staff and Kolkata Police personnel who had gone to the Camac Street office to remove the billboard. The Camac Street office subsequently came under scrutiny from the West Bengal Fire Services Department as well. Last week, the department issued a notice alleging several irregularities in the fire safety arrangements at the seventh and eighth floors of the building, where Abhishek Banerjee's office is located. The department said the fire safety certificate had expired on August 10 and sought an explanation within 48 hours as to why the premises should not be sealed. On September 4, after the response deadline expired, the Fire Services Department directed the occupants to vacate the seventh and eighth floors, citing inadequate fire-fighting measures and non-compliance with fire safety regulations.
CM Adhikari says Bengal economy on slow road to recovery
Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said the state's fiscal health has begun to improve, albeit slowly, following the government's decision to link the state with various Central schemes, a move he claimed was obstructed by the previous regime. Because of the fiscal indiscipline of the previous regime and the huge revenue losses caused by corruption, West Bengals economy was pushed to the verge of bankruptcy. The situation was further aggravated by the previous governments reluctance to join various Centrally sponsored schemes. I cannot say that the states economic health has fully recovered yet. I personally feel it may take a year for us to come out of the economic crisis. However, there are signs of a gradual revival. We have decided to join various Central schemes, and as a result, more funds are now coming to the state, the Chief Minister said. He was addressing a function held to mark the beginning of the disbursement of enhanced old-age, widow and disability allowances in the state. Previously, the beneficiaries under these three schemes in the state were entitled to a monthly payment of Rs 1,000. However, from Monday, the same beneficiaries have started receiving an enhanced amount of Rs 1,500. The CM said that the BJP-led new state government took some measures to eliminate the scope for revenue leakages, which he expects will improve the states own tax revenue by 18 per cent. We have been able to plug such revenue leakages to a great extent. I hope these leakages will be addressed further in the coming days, leading to a further improvement in the states own revenue generation, Adhikari said. According to him, his government is also focusing on the identification of fake beneficiaries under different welfare schemes. Our aim is to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries receive these benefits. There have been instances of men receiving widow allowances. Such irregularities will be eliminated, he said. The Chief Minister also announced the waiting lists of beneficiaries prepared during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime. All the waiting lists of the previous government stand cancelled from today. We will hold public welfare camps again. Everyone will go there and make fresh applications, Adhikari said.
West Bengal Reports Over 500 New Dengue Cases in a Week, Murshidabad Most Affected
West Bengal sees a surge in dengue cases, with Murshidabad reporting the highest numbers. Health officials are on alert. West Bengal Reports Over 500 New Dengue Cases in a Week, Murshidabad Most Affected
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West Bengal records over 500 new dengue cases in 7 days, total crosses 4,500
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New dengue cases in Bengal cross 500 mark in last seven days
Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) The number of new dengue cases in West Bengal, in the last seven days, have crossed the 500 mark, according to statistics available from the state Health Department. The state Health Department officials claimed that following the release of a standard operating procedure for monitoring and preventing dengue cases in the state on September 2, an extensive exercise for door-to-door monitoring and immediate blood testing of people identified as having dengue symptoms was carried out. Following that extensive exercise, over 500 new dengue-affected cases in the state had been detected in the last seven days, an official said. With these 500 new cases detected in the last seven days, the total number of dengue-affected people during the current calendar year, or to be more precise, during the current monsoon, has crossed the figure of 4,500, the official said. Murshidabad had been the worst-affected district both in terms of the new cases during the last seven days as well as in terms of the numbers during the current calendar year. Of the 500-odd newly detected cases during the last seven days, 96 are from Murshidabad alone. Similarly, of the 4,500 cases of total dengue-affected people during the current calendar year, 870 had been from Murshidabad alone. Kolkata is in the second position, with the total number of affected people during the current calendar year being 402. The number of newly affected people in the last seven days is 62. The Health Department official also provided statistical details on the progressive increase in the number of dengue-affected cases in the state since April. As per statistics provided by the department, 770 people were infected with dengue in the state till April 30, which progressively increased to 1,946 till July 31, 3,966 till August 31 and little over 4,500 till date. However, the good thing is that whatever the figures that have surfaced this year are 100 per cent authentic, without any question of underquoting the affected figure or describing dengue as 'unknown fever' - a phenomenon which was rampant during the last few years. The instructions from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for the medical institutions are very clear. If the case is dengue, it should be reported as dengue and not as any 'unknown fever'. So, the figure this year so far is 100 per cent authentic, the Health Department official said. Earlier this year, the Chief Minister requested the people not to panic about the dengue situation amid continued heavy downpour, and also said that the situation, though serious, was not highly alarming. He also said that the number of dengue-affected people in West Bengal during the current and ongoing monsoons, though high, is much less compared to what the figure was during the monsoons of the previous year
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Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) Sensation had surfaced at Bakshirhat under Tufanganj community development block in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal on Sunday following the recovery of a couples body under mysterious circumstances at two different locations within and near their residence. While the body of the husband, Sunil Biswas (70), was recovered from within their residence, the body of his wife, Janki Biswas (45), was recovered from within the thick bushes near that house. Janki is the second wife of Sunil. Incidentally, Sunils first wife, Gita Biswas and their biological son, Sajal Biswas, stay in the same locality but at a separate residence. The Cooch Behar district police have so far detained four persons for interrogation in the matter. However, the district police are yet to declare their identities for the sake of secrecy in the investigation process. Injury marks created by sharp weapons have been detected on the bodies of both Sunil and Janki. Their bodies have been sent for post-mortem purposes. A district police officer said that on receiving the information about Sunils body from his residence, the cops from the Bakshirhat Police Station reached the residence. However, at that point in time, Janki was untraceable at the residence. The police started looking for her and finally recovered her body from the bushes, which were barely 20 meters away from their residence. Sensation is prevailing in the area over the mysterious death of Sunil and Janki. After initial investigation, the investigating officials are more or less convinced that the couple was murdered. But there is confusion about the reason. The police, led by Additional Superintendent of Police Ricky Agrawal, have started searching for the weapon used in the murder and other evidence. The police have detained four persons so far for interrogation purposes. However, the cops are not willing to reveal anything further at this moment right now for the sake of the investigation. The local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator and the West Bengal minister of state for women and child welfare Malti Rava Roy said that she had heard the news that a couple had been murdered. However, I do not know the reason for the murder. The police have started an investigation. I hope the criminals will be caught soon, she said.
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Agartala, Sep 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday accused the opposition parties of having no basic understanding of politics and alleged that they were engaged in politics only to confuse the people. Addressing a large public meeting organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Barjala, on the outskirts of Agartala, CM Saha said that the people of the state had witnessed a very difficult and dangerous situation during the CPI-M's long tenure in power in the state. We have so many elections coming up. Village Committee elections are coming, and we will contest them with the NDA alliance. But for some time, attempts have been made to create a situation of divide and rule. In 1978, people will remember how the CPI-M formed the government. They ruled the state for 35 years. Everywhere there were red flags and red signals, in West Bengal and Tripura too, he added. People will never accept them (CPI-M). They are still carrying the thinking of 1978, about how they can come to power and form the government, and attempts are being made in various ways, he said. The Chief Minister added that the Congress has now entered into an alliance with the CPI-M, alleging that the opposition parties were interested only in power. This Congress has now come into an alliance with the CPI-M. They just want the chair or power and are hatching conspiracies. In the last Assembly election, we saw CPI-M flags being carried out from Congress party offices and vice versa, he said. Chief Minister Saha said that the BJP is the largest political party in the country and has a growing presence across the world. The graph of the BJP is increasing. After the Village Committee elections, local body elections, including those to the Agartala Municipal Corporation and Nagar Panchayats, will be held. We won all 20 out of 20 seats last time. This time also, the same is going to happen, he added. Chief Minister Saha said that people in a democracy want leaders and political parties whom they can believe and trust. In politics, people want someone whom they can believe and trust. You cannot do politics with muscle power. We have to work for the people. We are providing water to all, houses, free food and gas connections. Why bring politics into such things? he asked. The Chief Minister said that the welfare and development initiatives undertaken by the state government were aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people. That is why people are blessing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have a guardian like PM Modi who only thinks about the people and how to work for development, he added. Manik Saha also highlighted India's economic growth and said that the state government has been working for the welfare of the common people. Our GDP has increased, and now India is the fourth-largest economy in the world. Our state government has been working for the common people, he added.
Construction worker from West Bengal denies cigarette to gang in Chennai, gets beaten to death
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Refused to lend cigarettes, 62-year-old migrant worker beaten to death by drunk men in Chennai
A 62-year-old migrant worker was beaten to death by a gang of four men in Nolambur, Chennai, on Saturday. According to the police, N. Abhijit Mandal, a native of West Bengal, was working at a construction site in Gajalakshmi Nagar, Nolambur. Around 10:15 PM on Saturday, four men from the same locality, who were under the influence of alcohol approached Mandal and asked him for a cigarette.
FSSAI cancels licences of two West Bengal-based firms for violation
Food regulator FSSAI has suspended licences of West Bengal-based companies, Kailash Formulation and Sanecure Water Project, for violation of laws related to hygiene and sanitation. In a social media post on Sunday, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the action taken against these two companies. Enforcement drives in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, lead to the suspension of FSSAI licenses for Kailash Formulation and Sanecure Water Project due to severe violations of hygiene, sanitation, and compliance standards, the regulator said. On Kailash Formulation, the FSSAI said that the suspension order has been issued for non-conformance to compulsory food safety regulations. Overall cleaning, hygiene and sanitation of the premises was found to be unsatisfactory. Lack of proper hand-washing, changing and hygiene facilities, along with missing medical examination, inoculation and personal hygiene records for food handlers, the FSSAI said. Moreover, FSSAI said
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FSSAI Suspends Licenses of Two Food Businesses in West Bengal Over Safety Violations
The FSSAI has suspended the licenses of two food businesses in South 24 Parganas due to serious violations of food safety regulations. FSSAI Suspends Licenses of Two Food Businesses in West Bengal Over Safety Violations
West Bengal Completes Cleanliness Commitment Campaign, Targets Dengue Prevention
West Bengals Chief Minister announces the successful completion of a cleanliness campaign aimed at dengue prevention across 22 districts. West Bengal Completes Cleanliness Commitment Campaign, Targets Dengue Prevention
ED conducting searches at residence of business family in Kolkata
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was carrying out search operations at the residence of a business family, involved in share trading and money market operations, in north Kolkata since Sunday morning. In this raid, instead of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, the ED team was escorted by Kolkata Police personnel. It is learnt that a team of ED officials from the central agencys eastern regional office turned up at the Phoolbagan Police Station, under whose jurisdiction the residence of the said business family falls. After completion of the necessary formalities there, a joint team of ED officials and police from the Phoolbagan Police Station arrived at the multi-story building named Shivam located at Kankurgachi. The ED officials are tight-lipped over the exact reason behind the raid and search operations. It is learnt that the residence at which the raid and search operations are being conducted belongs to the Shah family, who are involved in share trading and money market operations. Recently, ED had become active again in West Bengal over a number of money-laundering cases. On September 3, ED officials conducted search operations at multiple locations in Kolkata, as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to an alleged Rs 290 crore bank-loan fraud by a private company. The private company had availed loans from banks to set up a 66 MW power plant in Jharkhand, but the loans were allegedly siphoned off to other group entities and for personal use. On September 2, the ED launched search operations at 14 premises under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in different locations in the country, including Kolkata, as part of an investigation into alleged fraudulent collection at various National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) toll plazas. The searches were carried out in locations across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu, Madhya Pradesh, the National Capital Region (NCR), as well as Kolkata.
Bengal Police start probe against Trinamool legislator after rape complaint
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) Police in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas have started an investigation against Trinamool Congress lawmaker from Canning (Paschim), Paresh Ram Das, following a complaint of rape filed against him. A state police official said that the woman had lodged a complaint in the matter with the sub-division police officer (SDPO) of Canning, and on its basis, an investigation had been initiated by the Baruipur police. In her complaint, the woman said that after the incident took place in 2023, she attempted to register a complaint with the police then only. However, she alleged that the police then refused to entertain her complaint and, in addition, she and her family members faced harassment from the Trinamool legislator and his associates for approaching the police. Now, with the change in regime in West Bengal, she had acquired the courage to proceed in the matter again, she said. The victim alleged that Das demanded Rs 4 lakh from her husband before the 2023 panchayat elections, promising to get him a ticket for the polls. The complainant claimed that when she went to the old age home set up by the MLA to deliver the money to him, as promised by her husband, she was subjected to physical harassment. The victim alleged that after extorting Rs 4 lakh from her, the legislator locked her in her house and raped her. She also complained that even though she went to the Canning Police Station to file a complaint, no FIR was filed against the accused legislator. In addition to that, the victim complained that Das and his associates attacked her house for approaching the police. She also alleged that his associates carried out a bomb attack on her house. According to district police sources, the Canning Police Station has registered a rape case based on the woman's complaint and started an investigation in the matter. Das, however, has claimed that there was a conspiracy to tarnish his image and an attempt to implicate him in a false case.
Back-to-back attacks on Christians in Bengal reported in August
West Bengal: A Christian family was allegedly attacked by a Hindutva group while bidding farewell to a departed soul in a cemetery inside a church premises in West Bengal. The incident occurred on August 14 at St Claret Church in Sahanagar town of Purba Bardhaman district. To everyones horror, the coffin, which was lowered down 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 .
Ayodhya, Sep 6 (IANS) A fresh war of words has erupted between Hindu seers and All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi following remarks attributed to Bageshwar Dham head Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri over the cultural and religious identity of India. Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya, Peethadhishwar of Tapasvi Chhawani in Ayodhya, strongly reacted to the controversy and called for vigilance among followers of Sanatan Dharma, while asserting that religious differences should not be allowed to threaten the countrys cultural identity. The controversy stems from remarks made by Shastri during a religious discourse in Kolkata, West Bengal. Shastri was quoted as saying that the country belongs to Raghuvar and Lord Ram rather than Akbar, while adding that the Quran and the Bible are respected in India out of regard for humanity. He had maintained that attempts to erase Indian culture in order to promote Christianity or Islam would not be acceptable. Rashidi had expressed displeasure over the remarks and said that they can do the construction according to Raghuvars vision as they are in power; when his preferred people will be in power, they will change the things. The exchange is a warning sign for followers of Sanatan Dharma. There is a need to remain vigilant and formulate a strategy to protect the communitys cultural interests, Acharya alleged. We are liberal and wish well for everyone, but we will not tolerate any challenge to our very existence, Acharya said, according to the statement. The latest confrontation comes against the backdrop of a series of contentious exchanges between Rashidi and Shastri. Earlier in August, too, Rashidi drew criticism over remarks concerning participants in the Kanwar Yatra. Reports said he described people involved in alleged incidents of vandalism, attacks on police and other disorderly conduct as terrorists and drug addicts. Shastri subsequently objected to portraying the wider community of Kanwariyas in such terms, arguing that isolated acts of wrongdoing should not be used to label millions of devotees. Separately, Rashidi had also faced condemnation earlier this year over remarks that were interpreted by Hindu seers as threatening to the Hindu community. In May, several Ayodhya seers criticised him over comments concerning fear among Hindus and called for legal action. Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya was among those who publicly condemned Rashidis remarks at the time.
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The Assam Union of Working Journalists (AUWJ) has welcomed West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikaris reported announcement of health insurance coverage for journalists, a one-time Durga Pu
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rain and strong winds across several parts of the country on September 6. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are likely to experience unsettled weather, with winds reaching up to 60-65 kmph in several areas.
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