It Is The Responsibility Of Bengali Speakers To Preserve The Bengali Language: Minister Malay Ghatak
Mother Language Day celebrated in various places of Asansol city
High Level Meeting In High Court On SIR In Bengal, Leave Of Judicial Officers Canceled
Calcutta High Court, on the instructions of the Supreme Court, held a high-level meeting regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bengal. Now judicial officers will monitor the removal of discrepancies in the voter list. To ensure transparency, leaves of all judicial officers have been canceled till March 9. The aim is to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the list, the final list of which will be published on February 28.
Empty Coach Of EMU Train Derails In Shalimar, Bengal, Fire Breaks Out In Intercity Express In Nadiya
Two separate railway incidents occurred in West Bengal. An empty EMU train coach derailed at Shalimar station in Howrah on Wednesday, resulting in no casualties. Meanwhile, a coach of Katihar-Howrah Intercity Express caught fire at Nabadwip Dham station in Nadia district on Tuesday. No injuries were reported in both incidents, and the fires were brought under control.
ISP's Action Against Outstanding Electricity Charges On Shopkeepers
Action taken by SAIL-ISP against outstanding electricity charges on shopkeepers
Amit Shah Takes Refuge In Devotion Amid Election Noise, Will Visit ISKCON Temple In Nadia Tomorrow
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the ISKCON temple in Mayapur in Nadia district on Wednesday. This will be a brief religious and cultural visit, which will not involve any political activity. Shah will spend about two hours at the temple complex, where he will participate in the spiritual leader's birth anniversary program and pay floral tributes to ISKCON founder Prabhupada. This tour will completely focus on devotion and rituals.
Kolkata: Girl Forcibly Dragged Into Car And Molested, FIR Registered Against Five
A serious case of molestation of a girl by forcibly dragging her into a car has come to light in Kasba area of Kolkata. The incident occurred on New Ballygunge Road on Friday night. The victim has lodged an FIR against five accused at Kasba police station on Saturday. Police are conducting raids and scanning CCTV footage to identify and arrest the accused.
Crowd Of Devotees Gathered To Offer Prayers On The Occasion Of Mahashivratri Festival.
Crowd of devotees gathered to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivratri festival.
Before Elections, Reshuffle In Bengal Police, 6 IPS Moved From Here To There
The West Bengal government has made a major reshuffle in the police department before the assembly elections. Six senior IPS officers have been transferred. Rajeev Mishra has been appointed as the new ADG of South Bengal, while Laxmi Narayan Meena has become the ADG of the state CID. Mukesh has been made IG of State IB. These appointments will be implemented with immediate effect in public interest.
'Migrant Laborer Beaten To Death In Pune For Speaking Bengali', Mamata Banerjee Tells Fadnavis Government
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly condemned the murder of a 24-year-old migrant laborer in Pune, Maharashtra for speaking Bengali. He called it a 'hate crime' and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits. Mamta assured justice and all possible help to the family of deceased Sukhen Mahato. He described this incident as the result of hatred towards outsiders.
Bengal Coal Smuggling: ED Seized Property Worth Rs 4 Crore, Uncle And Nephew Arrested
In a new case related to coal smuggling, ED has taken major action and seized property worth about Rs 4 crore. Cash and gold jewelery were recovered from the premises of arrested accused Chinmay Mandal and Kiran Khan. This case pertains to illegal transactions worth more than Rs 170 crore, in which Anup Maji alias Lala is the main accused. ED is now investigating the source and investment of the seized money.
Murshidabad Violence: 'Calcutta High Court Will Decide On UAPA' Supreme Court Orders NIA
The Supreme Court has directed the NIA to present the justification for the use of UAPA in the Murshidabad violence case in a sealed cover in the Calcutta High Court. The top court, while disposing of the appeal of the Bengal government, said that the High Court can hear the complaints of the state against the NIA investigation. The violence took place in protest against alleged attacks on migrant workers.
Bengal: TMC MLA Accused Of Assault In Nadia, Huge Protest Outside The House
In Nadia district, Trinamool Congress MLA Bimalendu Sinha Rai has been accused of assaulting students. The MLA allegedly argued and assaulted the students after they refused to give way. After the incident, students and local people protested in front of the MLA's house. The MLA described the allegations as a conspiracy by the BJP, while the BJP called it the public truth.
Four Important Bills Will Be Presented In Bengal Assembly Today, Special Discussion Will Be Held On Budget Allocation.
Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee in Kolkata announced that the House proceedings will begin at 11 am on Saturday. Four important amendments and appropriation bills will be introduced, including 'The West Bengal Appropriation Vote on Account Bill, 2026' and 'The West Bengal Appropriation No. 1 Bill, 2026'. Two other bills related to Howrah Municipal Corporation and Murshidabad University are also likely to be passed. There will be no question hour on Saturday.
Mamta's Minister Asked Suvendu - 'Whose Son Are You, Modi Or Shishir?' There Was A Heated Argument
There was a heated argument between TMC MLA Udayan Guha and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari in the budget session of the West Bengal Assembly. Both of them dragged each other's father into the dispute. Suvendu accused Udayan of calling his father a thief, to which Udayan asked Suvendu whose son he was, Modi or Shishir Adhikari. The speaker had to intervene.
Direct Confrontation Between Mamata And Suvendu, Heated Exchange Between The Party And The Opposition; Bengal Budget Presented Amid Uproar
The budget session of the Bengal Assembly was turbulent. After the Governor's brief address, there was a heated argument between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The ruling party and the opposition clashed over issues like demography, border security and land allocation. Mamata accused the BJP of 'economic blockade' while Suvendu raised questions on infiltration and appeasement, indicating the heat of the upcoming elections.
Election Commission Claims: BLO Died Under Pressure From TMC Agents, CM Mamata May Join SC Proceedings On Wednesday
Tension has increased between the Election Commission and Trinamool Congress. The Commission hit back at Mamata Banerjee's allegations, saying that the deaths of many BLOs in Bengal were due to pressure from TMC agents who were threatening to file false information. The commission also alleged that TMC workers attacked ERO offices. Mamata Banerjee may appear in the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against SIR.
'For The Security Of India's Eastern Border...', Sheikh Hasina's Son Expressed Concern Over The Influence Of Jamaat In Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina's son Sajib Wajed Joy said in Kolkata that the influence of Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh is worrying for India's eastern border. He alleged that BNP will remain America's puppet, which will give free rein to Jamaat. Joy took responsibility for the 2024 July Movement, but blamed militants for the violence. He justified the demands of the quota reform activists.
Bike Rider Injured After Being Hit By Shyamali Bus, Vandalism
Bike rider dies after being hit by Volvo bus. Angry mob vandalizes the bus.