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Four killed, 30 injured as brick kiln chimney collapses on workers in West Bengal
A huge team of police has been deployed for the rescue operation, which is still underway, the officer said. The cause of the chimney collapse is yet to be ascertained.
Three killed as overhead water tank falls on platform at Bardhaman railway station in Bengal
The condition of three of the injured, who were admitted to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, was stated to be critical.
Mahua Moitra vows to continue fight against expulsion
According to TMC sources, the party leadership has affirmed Moitra's candidacy for the Krishnanagar seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Legal experts say Mahua Moitra can move Supreme Court challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha
The 49-year-old TMC leader Moitra was expelled as a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) after she was found guilty by the Ethics panel in the 'cash-for-query' case.
Mamata calls out BJP’s ‘politics of vendetta’
Mahua Moitra’s expulsion: TMC chief condemns the way democracy has been ‘undermined’ and says her party stands by Moitra
Didi slams Congress, cancels December 6th meeting in India
Even her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, who is part of INDIA’s 14-member coordination committee, is likely to skip the meet citing prior engagements.
Hours after Amit Shah’s visit to West Bengal, CBI raids eight places in recruitment scam case
A TMC MLA and two councilors of the ruling party-dominated civic bodies's houses were raided in connection with irregularities in recruitment in state-run schools.
West Bengal: 20-year-old woman shoots dead her 44-year-old partner, arrested
The woman was in a relationship with the 44-year-old man, who was married with four children, for the last four years.
Amit Shah set to sound poll bugle during BJP rally at Trinamool’s signature venue in Kolkata
The BJP is the first political party allowed by the Calcutta High Court to hold a rally at the venue where the TMC organises its annual Martyrs’ Day event on July 21.
Now, CBI goes after Mahua Moitra, begins its initial investigation
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had approached the Lokpal with a complaint against Moitra over allegations of taking bribes to raise questions in Parliament.
CBI initiates probe against Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had approached the Lokpal with a complaint against Moitra over allegations of taking bribes to raise questions in Parliament.
‘Paapi went and they lost’: Mamata Banerjee’s indirect attack at PM Modi for…
"Indian cricketers played very well that they won all the matches but in the last match they (PM Modi and Amit Shah) went to watch," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
‘It will help her before 2024 polls’: Mamata on expulsion recommendation against Mahua
Last week, Moitra, who is facing recommendations for expulsion from Lok Sabha, was tasked with strengthening the party's organisation in Nadia district, in a clear message of support from the TMC.
TMC worker shot dead outside his house in West Bengal’s Jagaddal
Reportedly, the assailants were bike-borne and fired nine rounds at Vicky Jadav from a close range, causing grievous injuries in the chest and abdomen.
On Diwali, Kali Puja day, pollution levels remain high in Kolkata; air quality ‘poor’
Such a situation was not only caused by the bursting of firecrackers but also weather conditions during this time of year, said an official.
CPI(M) MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyya’s story of a Shivbhakt stirs up row
"Lord Shiva is the one who prayed for the protection of the entire world and drank poison to save the world. He doesn't consume alcohol," All India Hindu Mahasabha President said.
Abhishek breaks silence, questions panel’s move on Mahua’s expulsion
Accusing the BJP of playing political cards, Banerjee, who is TMC’s national general secretary and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, also lambasted the party for selective targeting.
Advocate Dehadrai files complaint against TMC MP Moitra for ‘trespassing, criminal…
Moitra is currently at the centre of a "cash-for-query" controversy, the allegations against her, are being looked into by the Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha.
Kolkata Police, CAB at loggerheads over ‘glitches’ in ticket sales for India-SA tie
Sourav Ganguly, former Indian team skipper and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has suggested that police can take control of ticket sales.
Minister must fight legal battle on his own, says Didi in changed tune
“Or aainer lorai okei lorte hobe (He will have to fight his legal battle on his own),” said Mamata at the secretariat.
