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

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

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…
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Election Commission removes returning officers of eight Kolkata constituencies

Election Commission removes returning officers of eight Kolkata constituencies

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…
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Mamata Banerjee accuses Modi of controlling elections and misusing CAPF

Mamata Banerjee accuses Modi of controlling elections and misusing CAPF

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed she was winning the election from Nandigram and hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying she does not need his “suggestion” of contesting from another Assembly seat. On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi, while speaking at a poll rally, had asked Banerjee to clarify if there was any truth in “rumours” that she was going to file her nomination papers in another constituency. “Didi left Bhawanipore and went to Nandigram. Then she realised her mistake and realized she will lose. Didi was forced to camp in Nandigram,” he had said. “Didi, is there any truth…
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TMC leades Mamata Banerjee called to seek support in Nandigram, claims Suvendu confidant

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

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…
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হোলির রাতে এক গাড়িচালকের রক্তাক্ত দেহ উদ্ধার

হোলির রাতে এক গাড়িচালকের রক্তাক্ত দেহ উদ্ধার

মালদা,  ৩০ মার্চ ।  হোলির রাতে এক গাড়িচালকের রক্তাক্ত দেহ উদ্ধার করলো পুলিশ। মৃতের পরিবারের দাবি,  তারা তৃণমূল করে। আর পুরনো শত্রুতার কারণে এলাকার দুষ্কৃতীরা তাদের পরিবারের ছেলেকে খুন করেছে। যদিও পুলিশের প্রাথমিক তদন্তে অনুমান, পরকীয়া সম্পর্কের জেরে এই খুনের ঘটনাটি ঘটেছে । সোমবার রাতে ঘটনাটি ঘটেছে ইংরেজবাজার থানার বাহান্ন বিঘা এলাকায়। মৃত ওই ব্যক্তির বাড়ি ইংরেজবাজারের বাগবাড়ি এলাকায়। বাড়ি থেকে কয়েক কিলোমিটার দূরে ওই ব্যক্তির রক্তাক্ত দেহ উদ্ধার করে পুলিশ। এরপর অচৈতন্য অবস্থায় ওই ব্যক্তিকে গভীর রাতে মালদা মেডিক্যাল কলেজ ও হাসপাতালে ভর্তি করানো হলে চিকিৎসকরা তার মৃত্যুর কথা জানিয়ে দেয়। পুরো বিষয়টি নিয়ে মৃতের পরিবার ইংরেজবাজার থানায় লিখিত…
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Trinamool breaking records of harassment, corruption, tweets PM Modi

Trinamool breaking records of harassment, corruption, tweets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress, accusing the ruling party in West Bengal of "breaking all previous records of harassment and corruption". Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress, accusing the ruling party in West Bengal of "breaking all previous records of harassment and corruption". The Prime Minister's remarks came hours ahead of his visit to Bankura in poll-bound West Bengal where he will be addressing a public meeting at 3.35 p.m. He also hit out at the Congress, Left and Trinamool, saying these parties didn't fulfil…
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West Bengal Witnessing Continues Temperature Fall across the State

West Bengal Witnessing Continues Temperature Fall across the State

West Bengal continues to reel under the intense cold fog and low visibility in the isolated areas. The weather office has predicted that the minimum temperature will further decline in the next two-three days in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its weather alert till January 22 saying that the cold weather conditions in West Bengal continue as the temperature will hover below the normal limits. Light to moderate rain is expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Kochbihar and Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. According to the meteorological department the rest of the districts will remain dry. However, in…
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Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter

Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter

In a horrifying incident, a man has been accused of attempting to rape his own daughter. The incident surfaced from the Patan Tea Garden area near Simulbari. Based on the complaint lodged by the victim, the Siliguri Women’s Police arrested the accused on Sunday night.According to police sources, an elephant entered the aforementioned tea garden, 3 days ago. Following which, the locals stepped out of their residences. Grabbing the opportunity, the accused man attempted to rape his 16-year-old daughter who was home alone. However, as soon as she started shouting for help, he fled away from the scene. The minor…
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