As the North Bengal hills continue to remain under stir on the 30th-day indefinite strike demanding a separate state, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) office, a police outpost and a state-run library were set on fire in Darjeeling on Friday. As unrest intensifies, internet services remained suspended for the 27th[Read More…]
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Yet another BJP worker held for posting ‘fake’ video of Barsirhat violence
The secretary of BJP IT cell Tarun Sengupta from Asansol (West Bengal) was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for posting ‘fake’ images and videos on social media regarding the issue of communal disharmony which recently stirred Bengal. Notably, Sengupta is the third person to face action since Sunday[Read More…]
Here’s all you need to know about Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the Opposition’s choice for Vice-President
The date for the Presidential election is drawing nearer and the nation is waiting to welcome its new President by the end of the month. As much speculation about the candidates of Vice-President was enveloping the political aura of the country, the Opposition on Tuesday announced their choice for the[Read More…]
After West Bengal, clashes break out in U’khand over ‘offensive’ FB post
Days after a Facebook post created huge tension in West Bengal, a case of another turmoil between two groups in Garhwal district’s Satpuli town over a social media post has surfaced. Anxiety gripped the town after a minor boy allegedly shared an ‘offensive’ image of the Kedarnath shrine on Facebook.[Read More…]
Gorkhaland stir: ‘Mamata Banerjee should resign as CM of West Bengal’
While agitation continues to stir Bengal and violence in various parts the state, the BJP on Monday slammed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for failing to pacify the situation in the state and also demanded her resignation. “Mamata Banerjee totally failed in West Bengal and the future of the state[Read More…]
Actor Vikram Chatterjee arrested in connection with Sonika Chauhan death case
On late Thursday night, the Kolkata Police arrested actor Vikram Chatterjee in connection with the death of model Sonika Chauhan in a car crash in April. As per reports, Chatterjee was arrested from his home in Kasba, Kolkata and will be presented before the court on Friday. Last week, Chatterjee[Read More…]
West Bengal violence: A man dies of stab wounds; fresh violence erupts in Basirhat
The violence in West Bengal that started with a Facebook post doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. In a recent development, a 65-year-old Hindu man died of stab wounds on Thursday. Besides, a fresh violence erupted in parts of West Bengal’s Basirhat region. Kartik Ghosh, a resident of Bhyabla in[Read More…]
Now ‘Shanti Vahini’ to maintain peace in West Bengal
Slamming opponent BJP of conspiracy to instigate stir in Bengal, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a peace force to maintain order in the state. ‘Shanti Vahini’, the peace force, will function at booth-level to maintain peace and communal harmony across Banerjee’s Bengal. “We have taken an administrative decision to[Read More…]
West Bengal violence: Internet suspended, Section 144 imposed; Centre seeks report
Internet services were disrupted in the Baduria district after clashes in Baduria and Basirhat areas of West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas over a Facebook post. The development took place after an angry mob torched police vehicles, vandalised shops and blocked roads leading to the India-Bangladesh border following an offensive post[Read More…]
22 states abolish check posts after GST rollout
Just three days after the GST rollout, as many as 22 states have removed check posts. With the implementation of Goods and Services Tax GST, states such as Delhi, West Bengal and Maharashtra have abolished check-posts; while states, including Assam, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and some north-eastern states, are also in[Read More…]
Darjeeling strike: 5 security personnel injured in suspected GJM attack
After a suspected attack by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) activists in Teesta Valley area, five police and CRPF personnel were seriously injured on Friday. The attack took place last night when the security personnel had gone to a village near Teesta Valley, 40 km from Darjeeling, to conduct a search[Read More…]
Mentally challenged woman mob-lynched in Bengal
In a shocking incident from West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, a mentally challenged woman was lynched on suspicions of child trafficking. The incident comes in the wake of a series of incidents of mob lynching which has claimed many lives. According to Hindustan Times report, the victim, 42-year-old Otera Bibi, had[Read More…]
Darjeeling: GJM gives 12-hours relief from bandh for Eid
Amidst stir in the valleys of North Bengal, the GJM on Sunday allowed a 12-hour relief from bandh for the Muslims keeping in observing the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. Muslims are allowed to use their vehicles with stickers mentioning the purpose to go to the plains and meet their[Read More…]
West Bengal: India’s first underwater metro rail tunnel is ready!
While PM Modi is striving for a developed India, in Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal, the tunnelling work under the Hooghly river is complete. The first of its kind underwater project in the country is to provide metro connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata. The tunnel has been constructed by the Kolkata[Read More…]
Darjeeling unrest: Case lodged against GJM leader Bimal Gurung and his wife
On Thursday, a case has been lodged against Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supremo Bimal Gurung as well as his wife Asha for their alleged involvement in violence, torching and killing of one person during clashes in Darjeeling hills on the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. A senior police officer[Read More…]
Sikkim CM backs Gorkhaland demand
Following the Gorkhaland unrest, Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has come out in support of the demand for a separate Gorkhaland, to be carved out of hill areas in West Bengal. “The fulfilment of the constitutional demand of the people in the Darjeeling hills, which is deeply connected with[Read More…]
Darjeeling continues to remain under stir on 6th day of indefinite shutdown
The “Queen of the Hills” continues to remain under stir even for the sixth day of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) sponsored indefinite shutdown, with police allegedly raiding and vandalising the residence of party assistant general secretary Binay Tamang. North Bengal, especially Darjeeling turned into a battlefield as moves and[Read More…]
“Throw eggs, I will make omelette,” says Babul Supriyo taking a jibe at BJD
Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Babul Supriyo, taking a sarcastic jibe at BJD leaders for attacking Union Minister Jual Oram, said that he will make an omelette if anyone hurls eggs at him, adding that he is not afraid of any such attack during his visit to Odisha. He[Read More…]
Kolkata: Narada news CEO appears before police for investigation
On Thursday, Narada News CEO Mathew Samuel appeared before police in Kolkata for questioning in connection with a case of an alleged extortion call to a former Bihar lawmaker. “Samuel is at the police station and is being questioned by senior officers,” an officer at Muchipara police station. Samuel reached[Read More…]
Darjeeling: GJM Chief’s home raided; arms and ammunition seized
On Thursday, police seized huge cache of arms during a raid on premises of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung in Darjeeling. Some party activists are also arrested. It is to be noted that the party has called for an indefinite strike after the police action. Darjeeling to witness[Read More…]
Darjeeling: GJM supported shutdown on government offices
On Monday, 8 suspected Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) activists were detained for participating in arson in Darjeeling. This comes in the wake of the GJM-sponsored strike demanding a separate state of ‘Gorkhaland’. There was a shutdown in government offices. According to police sources, the eight people were detained this morning[Read More…]
Darjeeling: GJM calls for indefinite strike from Monday
On Saturday, Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) president Bimal Gurung declared that th party has decided to go on an indefinite strike from Monday demanding a separate state of ‘Gorkhaland’. “We will go on strike from Monday. Bengal government takes so much revenue from us but it only encroach our territory.[Read More…]
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha activists throw bombs agitating against Bengali imposition
On Thursday, in Darjeeling, agitated Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) activists burned at least four police vehicles and threw stones at policemen who heaved tear-gas shells to disperse them. Notably, there will be 12-hour bandh observed in the district tomorrow. Soon as CM Mamata Banerjee came out of the Raj Bhawan,[Read More…]
Mamata calls Centre’s move on slaughter ban as ‘Unconstitutuonal’
Labelling the Centre’s move as ‘unconstitutional’, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has challenged the new legislation brought by Central government regarding the ban on cattle slaughter. In a press conference in Kolkata, she said that West Bengal will neither accept the move as they are not bound by it. She[Read More…]
West Bengal: Minister uses red beacon despite Centre’s ban
Despite the Centre’s disapproval to the VIP culture in the country, some choose to think out of the box. On Monday, West Bengal PWD Minister Arup Biswas and Chairman of Siliguri-Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA) were seen using red beacons atop their vehicles. Notably, the decision against using red beacons was[Read More…]