Murshidabad: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the victims of violence in Murshidabad on Saturday, a day after his trip to a relief camp in Par Lalpur, Malda district. The violence on April 11 was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and during his visit, the Governor noted that the victims expressed a.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Muslim religious leaders on Wednesday to relocate their protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act from West Bengal to Delhi. “Maintain peace in your localities in West Bengal. There’s no benefit in continuing the movement here. Move your protests to New Delhi. Avoid creating tension in the state due to provocations.
Kolkata: Several petitions have been submitted to the Calcutta High Court concerning the violence that erupted last week in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, during protests against the Waqf Act. One petition was filed on Wednesday at a single-judge bench, requesting an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the incidents. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh admitted the petition, which will be heard on Thursday..
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation for ‘Poila Boishakh’, which marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year 1432. In a post on X, PM Modi expressed his wishes for prosperity and good health in the coming year, stating, “Best wishes on Poila Boishakh! I hope all your wishes are fulfilled this year..
Murshidabad (West Bengal): The situation in Dhuliyan, a town in the Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district, has stabilized following violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that took place on April 11, according to officials. To restore order, security personnel, including BSF and CRPF forces, have been deployed in the area, and authorities report that the situation is now under control. Local residents recounted the chaos.
Kolkata: Amit Malviya, the BJP IT Cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal, accused the Mamata Banerjee government of permitting ongoing violence in various areas of the state under the guise of protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. In a post on X, Malviya shared a photo of a distressed Hindu woman whose shop was vandalized in Samserganj, located.
Kolkata: Following intelligence alerts regarding potential tensions during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal, state and Kolkata police have decided to implement comprehensive camera surveillance for all processions on Sunday. To enhance monitoring, additional CCTV cameras have been installed along key procession routes throughout the state. Police personnel assigned to security duties will also wear body.
Kolkata: Following a recent explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Patharpratima, located in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, there is growing pressure on the state police to investigate the status of over 5,000 firecracker factories that were declared illegal two years ago. This concern comes just months after a similar explosion at another.
Kolkata: West Bengal is experiencing a political uproar following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold last year’s ruling by the Calcutta High Court, which annulled all appointments made in teaching and non-teaching positions by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016. On April 22, 2024, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court,.
Kolkata: At least six people, including three children, have reportedly lost their lives following a significant explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on Monday night. The explosion occurred around 10 p.m. at the residence of a local resident, Chandranath Banik. Residents were alerted by the sound of.
