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13 Apr

The EC issued a notice to West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for his misleading remarks

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalBJP, dilip ghosh, POLITICS, west bengal

Ghosh has been asked to respond to the notice and make his stand clear on his remarks by Wednesday morning. The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for his alleged remarks that there would be “Sitalkuchi in several places”, after four people were killed when central forces opened fire during polling in Cooch Behar district. He has been asked to respond to the notice and make his stand clear on his remarks by Wednesday morning. The Trinamool Congress had approached the Commission against Ghosh. The notice cited Ghosh’s alleged remarks that “if someone crosses…

07 Apr

Election Commission removes returning officers of eight Kolkata constituencies

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengalelections, INDIA, POLITICS, west bengal

The Election Commission has removed returning officers of eight constituencies in the city that will go to the polls in the last two phases of the West Bengal assembly elections on April 26 and 29, an official said on Wednesday. New officials have already been appointed in the Chowringhee, Entally, Bhowanipur, Beliaghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Kashipur-Belgachia and Kolkata Port assembly segments, he said. Chief Electoral Officer Ariz Aftab described the transfer of the eight returning officers “as a routine move since they had held their posts for more than three years”. Sources in the poll panel said complaints were received against…

01 Apr

West Bengal CM dialled the state’s governor Jagdeep Dhankhar alleging that Nandigram locals are not being allowed to vote’

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengal

Mamata Banerjee’s complaint and request to Jagdeep Dhankhar to look into the matter, the governor posted on Twitter, “Issues flagged @MamataOfficial a while ago on phone have been imparted to the concerned West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dialled the state’s governor Jagdeep Dhankhar alleging that several voters in the Nandigram constituency are not being allowed to cast their ballot. "...They didn't allow the local people to cast their vote. From morning I am campaigning...Now I am appealing to you, please see..." the chief minister was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

30 Mar

TMC leades Mamata Banerjee called to seek support in Nandigram, claims Suvendu confidant

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalMamata Banerjee, nandigram, TMC, west bengal

As 30 Assembly seats in West Bengal went to the polls on Saturday in the first phase, the BJP released an audio clip in which a person that the party claims is Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is heard seeking help from a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker now with the BJP. The caller is heard asking the BJP leader to support her in Nandigram. The TMC said the tape was not verified but added that if true there was nothing wrong with Banerjee approaching a former party man. The Indian Express did not independently verify the content of the audio clip and could not confirm its…

22 Feb

Rizong Karate Association provides free Karate equipments to 46 students

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengal, SportsKarate, North Bengal

Rizong Karate Association had conducted a program at Naxalbari on 21st February, 2021. In total 46 students received equipments worth Rs. 30,000/-. Rizong Karate Academy decided to give the equipment to the students for free so students don’t need to buy karat equipment for the championship. Students also received belt, certificate & felicitation for their hard practice for the year. Rizong Tamang, the only person in North Bengal to win an official National Medal says that karate now has become a business, but he is conducting the class to keep everyone fit and if any karate student has financial issues…

27 Jan

Social Worker from Malda, Kamali Soren, receiving Padma Shri

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalKamali Soren, Padma Shri, Social Work

The central government is going to award Padma Shri to Kamali Saran (50) of Gazol block, Malda district. It is learned that this award is being given to her for the social work she was doing in the area. Kamali Devi is happy to receive the award. She said that this award will give her more encouragement in the coming days towards her work. The whole area is inhabited by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. There is an ashram of Kamali Devi in this village. There are temples of various gods and goddesses. She has been doing various kinds of…

19 Jan

Bird Festival is to be organised at Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalBird Festival, Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary

A bird festival is to be organised at Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal. The festival is first of its kind set to be organised by Darjeeling Wildlife Division in Sukna on the outskirts of Siliguri from February 20. The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary has been identified as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area. According to forest officials, 50 bird enthusiasts will be shortlisted to attend the festivity. The three-day long festivity is aimed to provide an opportunity for bird enthusiast to explore the forest of Mahananda and sight different birds.“Bird enthusiasts can apply from January 19 till February 2. From…

22 Sep

Two men arrested by chopra police along with firearms

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalChopra, firearms, westbengal

The Chopra police arrested two men along with firearms. The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Jabir Alam and Dabir Alam. Reportedly, the police at first arrested Mohammad Jabir Alam along with firearms. Following which, he was taken into police custody. Upon learning regarding Dabir Alam’s whereabouts, the police launched operations at the Chopra Jharagachh area and got hold of him. One round of ammunition and a firearm was recovered from his possession.

16 Sep

A man arrested along with a 9mm pistol

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalINDIA, westbengal

The Siliguri police, on Tuesday night, launched operations and arrested a man along with a 9mm pistol. The arrested accused has been identified as Debananda Joshi (52). In this context, East Zone ACP Swapan Sarkar stated that the accused is a resident of the Siliguri Ward No. 05 Ganganagar area. A 9mm pistol was recovered from his possession, which was planned to be transported to Nepal.The arrested accused was produced before the Siliguri court today. The police will start an investigation after taking him into police custody

01 Sep

Plasma therapy commences in NBMCH, Dr Anirban Roy becomes first donor

editor0 CommentsHealth, North Bengal, SikkimCoronavirus, Covid-19, nbmch, westbengal

As per the instructions of state government, Plasma Donate Campcommenced in the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital(NBMCH) from today.While Dr Anirban Roy became the first plasma donor in NorthBengal, Siliguri Subdivision Council opposition leader, KajalGhosh also donated his plasma.According to the doctors, the plasma collected needs to have highlevels of antibodies to be suitable for use as a treatment. Tovolunteer as a plasma donor one must be fit and healthy, be aged17 or over and have a large enough blood volume. Reportedly,a person who had recovered can donate plasma around 30 to40 days after testing positive as they would…