The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday arrested one Gurupada Maji in connection with its money laundering case investigation linked to an alleged coal mining scam in West Bengal, stated the ED on Friday. He was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi and has been granted seven days of ED […]
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Bangladesh-based network on NIA radar for pushing fake notes in India via Bengal
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has expedited its inquiry against an international network based in Bangladesh which is engaged in supplying Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in India via the West Bengal route. The West Bengal route was unearthed during the investigation of an FICN trafficking case initially registered by Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on November […]
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Bengal is going through a very tough time, says JP Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda took a dig at Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal Government in Uttrakhand while addressing the Bengali community here by saying that Bengal is going through a very tough time. “There is corruption, political animosity, harassment, and anarchy. BJP has given shelter to refugees who were forced to leave their homes due to Political animosity in Bengal,” said Nadda. […]
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PM Modi urges people of Bengal ‘Chalo Paltai’ – let’s make the change
Amidst the third phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra coined the slogan “Chalo Paltai” (let us make the change). Addressing a public meeting in Cooch Behar, Prime Minister said, “For 10 years, women, Dalits, backward classes, farmers and tea workers were subjected to injustices, but Didi (Mamata […]
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Countdown begins: Bengal gears up for Phase-III polls
The countdown for the next innings of the ‘Khela’ (game) of power in West Bengal has begun as the third phase of the Assembly polls will be held on Tuesday. A total of 31 Assembly constituencies in districts including eight in Hooghly, seven in Howrah, and 16 in South 24 Parganas will go to […]
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Bengal first phase polls: 2 security personnel injured in bombing, firing in Purba Medinipur
Hours before the first phase of polling began in West Bengal Assembly elections, the Purba Medinipur district witnessed violence as bombing and firing took place in the Satsatmal village at the Argoal gram panchayat in Bhagabanpur Assembly constituency, injuring two security personnel. Patashpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Deepak Kumar Chakraborty and a Central Force […]
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PM Modi says ‘Bengal mai is baar BJP sarkar’
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said people attending his rally in large numbers clearly indicate that “Bengal mei is baar BJP sarkar” (this time it will be BJP government in West Bengal). He further stated that a BJP government is essential for the prosperity […]
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Bengal to vote in 8 phases, Assam 3, one-dayers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
The Election Commission on Friday announced polls in Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and Puducherry between March 27 and April 29, setting up several high-stake electoral contests with unprecedented eight-phase voting in Bengal The state, which has seen rising bitterness and violence between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters, will […]
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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warns of nationwide protest against farm bills
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has threatened a nationwide agitation if the Centre does not withdraw the three contentious laws enacted in September to allow agribusinesses to freely trade farm produce without restrictions. “I am very much concerned about the farmers, their lives and livelihood. GOI [government of India] […]
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Bengal govt set to market ‘Arogya Sandesh’ to boost immunity amid Covid-19 pandemic
Sweet-loving Bengalis have something to cheer about in Covid-19 time as the West Bengal government decided to come out with a ‘sandesh’ which will contain honey from Sundarbans and increase immunity, an official said on Sunday. Cotton cheese made from cow milk will be mixed with pure honey from the […]
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Amit Shah counters Bengal CM over ‘Corona Express’ jibe. Then a prediction
The coinage “Corona Express” by Mamata Banerjee to trains ferrying migrant workers will turn into an “exit express” for the Trinamool, home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, sharpening the attack on the Bengal chief minister at a virtual rally. “The name ‘Corona Express’ that you have given, Mamata didi, will become […]
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Central team to assess quantum loss due to Amphan in Bengal
As promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is scheduled to visit Amphan-ravaged West Bengal districts on Thursday. The seven-member central team, formed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), will take stock of the overall damage caused by the severe cyclonic storm that battered […]
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Colleges, universities to remain shut in Bengal till June 30, says Partha Chatterjee
Colleges and universities will remain closed in West Bengal till June 30, Education Minister Partha Chatterjee announced on Sunday. The decision was taken based on the recommendations given by the vice-chancellors of the state universities, he told a press meet. “While academic activities in state-run higher educational institutions will be […]
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PM Modi to step out after 83 days, his first visit is cyclone-hit Bengal and Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to West Bengal and Odisha on Friday to take stock of the damage caused by Cyclone Amphan, which ravaged the states on Wednesday. PM Modi will conduct an aerial survey of the damage. The Prime Minister is stepping out after almost three months, officials […]
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Country stands in solidarity with cyclone-hit Bengal: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured West Bengal that the country stands in solidarity with it as the state counts its losses in the wake of cyclone Amphan. “Have been seeing visuals from West Bengal on the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan. In this challenging hour, the entire nation stands […]