Tag: WestBengal
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“Everything You Need to Know About West Bengal’s ‘Aparajita’ Anti-Rape Bill”
Following the introduction of the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment Bill 2024) in the state Legislative Assembly session in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses the assembly.The anti-rape bill was unanimously approved by the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday, with full backing…
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West Bengal Govt. Prepares to Challenge Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita with Assembly Motion
The West Bengal government, led by the Trinamool Congress, is set to propose a new motion on the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita at the state legislative Assembly under Rule 169 on Tuesday, July 30th, as per sources. During the recent monsoon session of the Assembly, the government had put forward two motions under Rule 169 –…
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Couple in Alleged Illicit Relationship Assaulted in Bengal; Viral Video Sparks Outrage !
The circulation of a distressing video showing a violent attack on a couple suspected of being in an unauthorized relationship has caused significant public outcry in West Bengal. The incident occurred in Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur district, and was said to have been authorized by a local ‘salishi sabha’ (Kangaroo court). Police Investigation : The West…
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“Tragedy Strikes: Goods Train Collides with Kanchanjungha Express Near New Jalpaiguri, Multiple Casualties Feared”
The Kanchanjungha Express train accident occurred on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri when it collided with a goods train, according to a senior official from the North Frontier Railway (NFR). The divisional railway manager of NFR’s Katihar Division stated that there are unconfirmed reports of a few individuals being injured in the incident, which took…
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Alert: Cyclone Remal Set to Make Landfall in West Bengal on Sunday, Brings Threat of Heavy Rainfall Across Odisha
New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Thursday that a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen and make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm along the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal by Sunday evening. This particular cyclone, named Remal as per the naming convention for cyclones…
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“Mamata Banerjee Rejects High Court’s Decision to Cancel OBC Certificates”
The certificates issued to Other Backward Classes in Bengal since 2011 under the Trinamool Congress administration have been declared “illegal” by the Calcutta High Court. However, the court clarified that this ruling would not impact individuals currently employed or enrolled in educational institutions, or those who have submitted applications with caste certificates. Chief Minister Mamata…
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“Calcutta High Court Invalidates All OBC Certificates Issued in Bengal Since 2010”
The Calcutta High Court made a significant ruling on Wednesday, dismissing all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010. The verdict was delivered by a division bench consisting of Justice Tapabrata Chakrabirty and Rajasekhar Mantha, who were addressing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that questioned the process of granting OBC certificates.…
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Mamata Banerjee moderates her comments regarding Ramakrishna Mission.
Kolkata: In response to the widespread criticism she faced for her comments about the monks of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Bharat Sevashram Sangha, and ISKCON, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee adopted a more restrained approach on Monday. Banerjee clarified her stance, stating that she had not made any derogatory remarks about any institution.…
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“Controversy Erupts: Bengal Bans Large Gatherings, BJP Demands NIA Probe Post Ram Navami Clashes”
Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of the BJP, penned a letter to the West Bengal Governor requesting an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the clashes that occurred during a Ram Navami procession in Murshidabad’s Rejinagar area. Approximately 20 individuals sustained injuries as stones were hurled at the procession from rooftops. Prohibitory orders under…
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Prashant Kishor’s Bold Prognostication: BJP’s Potential Surge in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Ahead of the Looming Lok Sabha Elections
In the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prashant Kishor, a political strategist, has made an optimistic forecast for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He foresees a significant impact by the party in the eastern and southern states. According to Kishor, the BJP has the potential to emerge as the leading party in West Bengal and Tamil…