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CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in Bengal coal scam case

The CBI interrogated TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira at their south Kolkata residence in connection with the coal pilferage scam, a senior officer said

Prophet row: Situation peaceful in violence-hit areas, police deployed

Situation in parts of West Bengal, which had witnessed arson during protests against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, remained peaceful on Tuesday

Extend GST compensation to states for next 3-5 yrs: Amit Mitra urges FM

Ex-West Bengal minister Amit Mitra has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to continue with the GST compensation to states for another 3-5 years after this month

Call central forces if police fail to control situation: HC to Bengal govt

Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the state authorities to call in central forces if the local police fail to control the situation in any place

Probe 'illegal' appointments of primary teachers in Bengal: Cal HC to CBI

The Calcutta HC directed the CBI to look into the appointments of 269 primary school teachers in state government-sponsored and -aided schools over allegations that they did not pass the eligibility t

WB Bill replacing Guv as Chancellor should be sent to President: Suvendu

West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed in the legislative assembly after 182 members voted in favour of the legislation and 40 against it in the 294-member Assembly.

WB passes bill to replace governor with CM as chancellor of state varsities

State education minister Bratya Basu, after introducing The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the House, said there was "nothing wrong" in chief minister taking over as the chancel

Kolkata Police summon ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over Prophet row

Kolkata Police summoned suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for questioning in connection with her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad

ED wants to question Abhishek Banerjee's wife in Bengal coal scam case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) wants to question Rujira Narula Banerjee, wife of TMC MP, Abhishek Banerjee in the multi- crore coal smuggling case in West Bengal

Bengal BJP submits memorandum to Governor, seeks armed forces deployment

The West Bengal BJP submitted a memorandum to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday seeking the deployment of paramilitary forces in the state over the violent protests in Howrah and Murshidabad

Around 60 people arrested, cleric served notice as violence rocks Bengal

At least 60 people were arrested after a wave of fresh violence in the industrial district of Howrah, parts of Murshidabad district and South 24 Parganas

Bengal govt suppressing voice of those fighting for people: J P Nadda

The detention of Majumdar and then arrest "without a reason" is extremely condemnable, he said.

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar held on way to riot-hit Howrah

"Mr Majumdar was trying to travel to Howrah where prohibitory orders under CrPC 144 have been clamped. His visit could have created a law and order situation. This is a preventive arrest," police told

Fresh violence occurs in Howrah's Panchla; protesters clash with police

Fresh violence was reported in Panchla Bazaar area in West Bengal's Howrah district on Saturday as protesters clashed with the police and several houses were set on fire, a senior officer said. Protesters pelted policemen with stones, injuring some of them, and also vandalised a BJP party office. Several fire tenders were pressed into service as police lobbed tear gas shells to disperse the protesters, the officer said, adding the situation was "under control" at the moment. "The agitators have been dispersed. Some policemen have been injured in the stone-pelting. We are conducting a route march in the area. The situation is under control," he said. Protests erupted in several parts of Howrah district on Friday over controversial remarks by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal on Prophet Mohammad. Agitators resorted to stone-pelting, setting police vehicles on fire and damaging public property during violent protests and clashes with the law ..

Mamata convenes meeting of opposition leaders on upcoming presidential poll

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to opposition leaders, requesting them to attend a meeting on June 15 convened by her in New Delhi to prepare a joint strategy for the upcoming presidential poll. "Our hon'ble chairperson @MamataOfficial calls upon all progressive opposition forces to meet and deliberate on the future course of action keeping the Presidential elections in sight, at the Constitution Club, New Delhi on June 15 2022 at 3 PM," Banerjee's Trinamool Congress said. With the Presidential poll round the corner, Banerjee has reached out to the opposition CMs and leaders to participate in the joint meeting in the national capital, according to a statement issued by her party. "With the Presidential election around the corner, Hon'ble CM of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, with an initiative of strong & effective opposition against the divisive forces, has reached out to the opposition CMs and leaders to participate in a joint meeting," the party ...

Governor Dhankhar appeals Mamata to sternly deal with law breakers

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday expressed concern over the "worsening" law and order situation following the clashes in Howrah and appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to sternly deal with lawbreakers.Taking to Twitter, the Governor alleged inaction by the state Chief Secretary and police is an "unfortunate endorsement" of the criminality of law violators."Concerned at worsening law & order situation since May 09. Inaction @chief_west @WBPolice @KolkataPolice is unfortunate endorsement of the criminality of law violators. Appeal #MamataBanerjee to sternly deal with law breakers. All involved be identified and arrested," he tweeted.Earlier today, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that some political parties are behind the Howrah violence but said that it will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against them."As I have said before, violent incidents have been taking place in Howrah for two days now. There are some political ...

Howrah violence: Why should people suffer for BJP's sin, asks CM Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that certain political parties were behind the Howrah violence and asked why should people suffer for "BJP's sin"."As I have said before, violent incidents have been taking place in Howrah for two days now. There are some political parties behind this who want to cause riots, but these things will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against all of them indulged in violence. Why should the common people suffer because of BJP's sins?" Banerjee said in a tweet.Section 144 was imposed in Howrah after fresh clashes took place between police and a group of protestors at Panchla Bazaar in Howrah amid a row over remarks against Prophet Muhammad.Police used tear gas shells to disperse them as protesters pelted stones.Violent protests broke out in Howrah on Friday over controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.Section 144 of CrPC imposed in and around the stretches of National Highways and Railway

Fresh violence erupts in pockets of Bengal's Howrah over Prophet row

Fresh violence has erupted in certain pockets of Howrah district today morning as agitators staged demonstrations over the recent controversial remarks over Prophet Muhammad

Bengal's Howrah situation 'peaceful'; Sec 144, internet suspension in place

The situation in West Bengal's Howrah district, which on Friday witnessed violent protests against controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokespersons, was peaceful on Saturday morning

West Bengal reports over a hundred new Covid-19 cases after 3 months

The state recorded 107 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 20,20,034