The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of “Vande Mataram” compulsory in all madrassas across the state during official ceremonies and institutional events. The move has triggered widespread political discussion and public debate, with supporters describing it as a step toward strengthening patriotism, while critics have raised questions regarding inclusivity and...
The West Bengal government has initiated a fresh restructuring of security arrangements for several politicians, former bureaucrats, and prominent individuals following an extensive review of threat perceptions and police deployment priorities. The move, which officials described as part of an administrative reassessment exercise, has resulted in the withdrawal of house guards and a reduction in...
The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory during morning assemblies in all state-run and state-aided schools across the state. The order, which has come into immediate effect, has sparked fresh political and cultural discussions surrounding nationalism, education, and identity in the state. According to the official communication...
In a major development in a high-profile murder case from West Bengal, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken over the investigation into the killing of an aide associated with senior political leader Suvendu Adhikari. The agency has also constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a more structured and intensive probe...
A major breakthrough has emerged in the investigation into the killing of a close aide of senior West Bengal political leader Suvendu Adhikari, with police arresting three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The arrests mark a significant escalation in a case that authorities now believe involves a wider interstate network and possibly a professional...
Kolkata, the first Indian city to have an underground metro system, has taken another big step in expanding its rapid transit network. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 13 kilometers of new metro tracks and launched train services on three new routes — Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar, Sealdah-Esplanade, and Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay. These new sections will...
Jalpaiguri: On Tuesday, the Border Security Force (BSF) stationed at Fulbari in the Siliguri Sector of North Bengal apprehended a Bangladeshi national from Rangpur while he was illegally crossing the international border. As per an official statement, the individual from Bangladesh was attempting to enter the Indian territory unlawfully. Officials reported that the person was...
KOLKATA: On Thursday, Mamata Banerjee, the Chairperson of the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister of West Bengal, intensified her criticism of the BJP regarding the purported mistreatment of Bengali-speaking individuals from West Bengal in various states, asserting that such actions will not be tolerated. In retaliation, Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP’s IT cell,...
KOLKATA: Mithun Chakraborty, an actor and member of the BJP National Executive, denied on Thursday the claims made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are facing harassment and torture in various states governed by the BJP. After participating in a BJP organizational meeting in Kolkata, he stated, “These are all...
Reiterating his government’s vision for a developed India by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of West Bengal on Friday as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects in Durgapur. During a public gathering, the Prime Minister stated, “Today, factories in Durgapur and Raghunathpur are being upgraded with new...