Tag: West Bengal
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India on High Alert After Bangladesh Deploys Turkish Drones near Border
India has strengthened security along the Bangladesh border in response to reports of Turkish made Bayraktar TB2 drones deployed in West Bengal. The drones operated by Bangladesh’s 67th Army specialised in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The rise in terrorist activity in the border areas followed by the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government is ... -
Secunderabad-Shalimar Express Derails Near Howrah, No Casualties; Relief Operations Underway
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah, West Bengal, early this morning. The derailment happened in Nalpur which is roughly 40 km from Kolkata as the train was moving from the middle to the outer tracks. After this horrific accident fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or major injuries. According ... -
Cyclone Dana Set to Hit Odisha, West Bengal: Over 1 Million Evacuated
The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall alerts for multiple states of India. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has led to a cyclone Dana. According to a source mint, 10 lakh people will be impacted by this cyclone. Odisha, and West Bengal government, NDRF, Coastal guard and other rescue forces are ... -
Mamata Banerjee Meets Doctors Amid Ongoing Protest, Urges Resolution
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a surprise visit to the protest site where doctors are staging a sit-in. CM urged them to return to work. The doctors have been protesting since the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata last month. CM Mamta Banerjee said ... -
Kolkata Medical College Principal Quits After Doctor’s Rape-Murder, Nationwide Outcry
The case of a 31-year-old doctor’s rape and murder on the campus of RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata is fueling the headlines and in between these headlines, the principal of this institution Dr. Sandip Ghosh has stepped down from his position. The doctor was discovered deceased in the hospital’s seminar hall early Friday morning. Dr. ... -
Ram Navami violence in West Bengal sparks political blame game
The later Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal’s Murshidabad locale have blended contention and charges of viciousness, with political figures exchanging allegations and requests for examinations. At the heart of the issue are claims by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, restriction pioneer Suvendu Adhikari, and BJP authorities with respect to the instigator and dealing ... -
Yusuf Pathan launches Lok Sabha campaign in Berhampore, Adhir stronghold
The announcement of Yusuf Pathan, the former Indian cricket star, as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate for the Berhampore constituency in West Bengal has marked a significant shift in his career trajectory. Transitioning from the cricket pitch to the political arena, Pathan’s entry into politics underscores his desire to play a more direct role in ... -
Trinamool Congress Reacts to EC’s Move: BJP’s Influence or Neutral Decision?
In a significant development, the Election Commission (EC) has taken action by ordering the removal of West Bengal’s Director General of Police, Rajeev Kumar. However, the decision has sparked reactions from various political quarters, with Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh questioning the motives behind the move. Ghosh criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), suggesting ... -
Behind the Headlines: Mamata Banerjee’s Hard Line on Nepotism
Mamata Banerjee Denounces Relationship with ‘Greedy’ Brother Amidst Howrah Candidate Revolt In a startling turn of events, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has publicly disowned her younger brother, Babun Banerjee, after he openly revolted against the party’s chosen candidate for the Howrah Lok Sabha seat. This rift within the Banerjee family has ... -
PM Modi’s Historic Ride on India’s First Under-River Metro in Kolkata
In a remarkable achievement that showcases India’s prowess in engineering and infrastructure development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata on March 6, 2024. This innovative project, which connects Howrah Maidan to Esplanade, represents India’s unwavering commitment to improving urban transportation and providing great facilities for its citizens. A ...