West Bengal new DG: A 1989-batch IPS officer with an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee, Kumar held prominent positions such as commissioner of Kolkata Police, joint commissioner (Special Task Force), and director general, among others.
West Bengal Health Department remains vigilant amid the nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases. Affirming their commitment, officials will continue surveillance for influenza-like illness and respiratory infections.
Mamata Banerjee highlighted the cessation of funds for the rural roads program, a joint venture between the state and the Centre. Banerjee pointed out that the Centre collects money through GST, and the state has a rightful share in the funds.
Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic stadiums in the country and has hosted some historic cricket matches over the years. The men's and women's ICC World Twenty 20, 2016 final was organised at the ground.
West Bengal: Raids occurred in Asansol, Durgapur, and Raniganj. Officials sought documents related to finances and property, emphasizing tax compliance assessments.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shared the stage with Bollywood actors including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor among others during the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
The BJP MLAs unanimously decided to cleanse the statue with Ganga water symbolically. Over 30 BJP legislators, led by Adhikari, took turns in pouring Ganga water at the spot before leaving the assembly premises.
Amit Shah criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of destroying West Bengal. He cited instances of political violence, corruption, and appeasement, framing the BJP as the force that could bring about positive change in the state's governance.
The flight UK778 was flying from Kolkata to Delhi.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the plea by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government to block the BJP's demonstration. The court has previously highlighted multiple times of the government's similar actions and the need for a level-playing field for all political parties.
Attack the BJP, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that wherever sinners go, they take along their sins. The Indian team played so well that they won all the matches in the World Cup, except the one attended by the sinners.
Kolkata: Ruling in favor of the party's right to hold a public meeting featuring Amit Shah, the court emphasizes the principles of a free country but recognises the police's authority to impose reasonable restrictions.
Brindaban Karmakar, a cloth merchant, allegedly murdered his wife, Debasree, and their two children, Debaleena and Utsaha, before taking his own life. A suicide note pointed to marital issues as the motive, citing an alleged extramarital affair.
Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh visited the area and demanded the arrest of those responsible for fomenting disturbances in the area.
South Africa finished second on the points table at the end of the round-robin stage behind India. The Proteas had defeated the Pat Cummins-led side during the round-robin stage by a staggering 134-run margin.
Governor Dr Bose's remarks underscore the need for a comprehensive approach to address and curb the rising violence in the state, combining legal actions with social measures to ensure a safer political environment.
CPI(M) leaders, including former MPs Sujan Chakraborty and Samik Lahiri, clashed with police as they were prevented from reaching Dogachia village, where houses were ransacked after Laskar's death.
The ED had previously issued a summons to Abhishek Banerjee, requiring his presence on October 9. However, he skipped the October 3 summons to participate in a TMC protest rally in New Delhi, which aimed to demand the immediate release of central funds owed to the state.
Environmentalists noted that at one point, the AQI reached 200 PM2.5 in the Maidan area, as per WBPCB data.
Mahua Moitra also expressed her desire to cross-examine Darshan Hiranandani, the alleged "bribe-giver," who had submitted an affidavit to the committee without providing substantial evidence.
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