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19 May

Mamata wants change of West Bengal governor, writes to PM, President

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to President and Prime Minister demanding a change of Governor in the interest of "good governance " in the state . The letter comes immediately after the CBI arrested four Trinamool leaders, including two ministers, a former minister and a former Mayor in the Narada scam, on Monday.Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has been on an unusual offensive against the Mamata government after the ruling Trinamool Congress won a landslide in this summer's assembly polls.Banerjee's letters despatched on Tuesday alleges that Governor Dhankhar has been raking up an 'exaggerated version' of violence in West…

19 May

Sonu Sood’s tweet to doctors.

editor0 CommentsSikkimCoronavirus, covid warriors, Sonu, Sonu sood

Actor Sonu Sood on Wednesday raised his concern over doctors recommending an injection or medicine despite it being unavailable. Taking to Twitter, he shared a post asking doctors if a substitute can be prescribed that will also help save a life. Further, the actor spoke about the atrocities faced by the people during their search to find a particular medicine for their loved ones. According to Sonu ‘When the hospitals cannot get that medicine then how will a common man get’ The Simmba actor even suggested hospitals and doctors come up with a substitute for such medicines so that the time that is gone…

19 May

On Ruskin Bond’s birthday, here are 6 books by him that you should not miss

editor0 CommentsSikkimbirthday, India, Ruskin Bond, writer

Born on 19 May 1934, Ruskin Bond is an Indian author of British descent. He lives with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie. He is a well known author who writes books in a variety of different genres. The Indian Council for Child Education has recognised his role in the growth of Children's literature in India. He has won a number of awards over the years including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. On his birthday, let us take a look at some of his best books: The Room on the Roof The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond…

19 May

Pune police arrest Mr Bedi in connection with Army exam paper leak

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A serving Army officer of Lieutenant Colonel rank Mr Bedi was responsible for the printing of the question paper for the local centre for the "Army Relation Recruitment Exam'' scheduled for February 28, which had come to light in the last week of February and has till now led to close to a dozen arrests, including of serving Army officers and personnel. Bedi was responsible for the printing of the question paper for the local centre for the army Relation Recruitment Exam' scheduled for February 28. The exam, meant for close relatives of army personnel, was to take place at…

18 May

Pinarayi Vijayan set to return as Kerala CM, no place for K K Shailaja in cabinet

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CPI(M) veteran Pinarayi Vijayan was on Tuesday elected its Parliamentary party leader, paving the way for his successive stint as Chief Minister of Kerala. Health minister in the outgoing Assembly, K K Shailaja, does not find a place in the new cabinet which has 11 new faces from CPI (M). MV Govindan , K Radhakrishnan, KN Balagopal, P Rajeev, VN Vasavan, Saji Cherian, V Sivankutty, Mohammed Riyaz , R Bindu, Veena George and V Abdul Rahman. MB Rajesh was nominated for the post of Assembly Speaker. The exclusion of KK Shailaja, popularly known as Shailaja Teacher, who earned a lof…

18 May

Stop flights from Singapore: Arvind Kejriwal tells Centre amid concerns of new Covid strain affecting kids

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has flagged a new Covid variant detected in Singapore, which he said, is proving dangerous for children. Arguing that it can "come as a third wave" in India, he suggested that the Centre takes immediate measures, including suspension of flights to and from Singapore."The new form of Corona that came to Singapore is being said to be extremely dangerous for children, in India it may come as a third wave. My appeal to the central government: 1. Air services with Singapore to be cancelled with immediate effect 2. Priority on vaccine options should be worked…

18 May

CBI frowns upon Mamata’s protest: Arrests four TMC leaders in Narada case

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, mamata banerjee, Narada case, POLITICS, TMC, West Bengal

The face-off between the Centre and the state in the wake of the election results deepened Monday with the CBI arresting two ministers in the West Bengal government and two other Trinamool Congress leaders in the five-year-old Narada sting operation case. They were granted interim bail by the court of the Special CBI Judge (1) that was stayed by the Calcutta High Court which frowned on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s dharna at the CBI office earlier in the day. Transport and Housing Minister Firhad Hakim; Panchayat Minister Subrata Mukherjee; MLA and former minister Madan Mitra and former Kolkata Mayor Sovan…

18 May

The West Bengal government proposed to set up Vidhan Parishad

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West Bengal had a two-House or a bicameral system of legislature till it was abolished by the United Front government in 1969. Setting up a Legislative Council was one of the promises in the TMC's poll manifesto 2021. The West Bengal government has decided to set up a Legislative Council, or a Vidhan Parishad - the Upper House of state legislature and the decision was taken on May 17 during the virtual Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. As per the norm, to create or to abolish a state legislative council, the state Legislative Assembly must pass a…

18 May

Delhi Police Announces ₹ 1 Lakh Reward For Info On Sushil Kumar

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Around two weeks after a former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Rana was murdered outside the parking lot of Chhatrasal stadium in New Delhi, the Delhi Police has announced a reward of ₹ 1 lakh for any information that leads to the arrest of wrestler Sushil Kumar, who is on the run in connection with the case. Also, a reward of ₹ 50,000 has been announced for Ajay, who is also on the run in the same case, Delhi Police officials said. Earlier, a Delhi court had issued a non-bailable warrant against the accused in the connection with the murder of 23-year-old Sagar Rana…

17 May

Modi speaks to CMs of Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa on cyclone response

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the chief ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa besides the lieutenant governor of Daman and Diu regarding preparation and response to deal with cylone Tauktae. Cyclonic storm Tauktae over the Arabian Sea led to very strong winds blowing at a speed of 114 kmph in Mumbai, civic officials said. On Monday, residents of Mumbai woke up witnessing gusty winds and heavy showers due to the cyclone. The city continued to be battered by heavy rains through the day. State Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik said 193 COVID-19 patients admitted in a makeshift centre…