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03 Aug

West Bengal govt considers premature release of 63 life convicts in view of Covid-19

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The West Bengal government is considering premature releases of 63 life convicts, who have served at least 14 years in jails. The decision was taken with a view to decongest the prisons in the wake of COVID-19. The West Bengal government stated: "Considering the Covid pandemic situation prevailing in the country and in the State of West Bengal, it is felt that there is a need to decongest the prisons. Further, Section 432 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973 empowers the State Government to consider the premature release of life convicts who have served at least 14 years in correctional…

02 Aug

Mamata Banerjee dribbling a football during launch of ‘Khela Hobe’ program

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Mamata Banerjee dribbling a football during launch of “Khela Hobe” program at Netaji Indoor Stadium,Kolkata. She says, " Believe it or not, "Khela Hobe" has become very popular. The slogan was raised in Parliament too, soon it'll be popular across India." The Bengal chief minister was seen playing with a football at the event where she said the slogan 'Khela Hobe', which became an anthem of sorts during the state assembly election that took place earlier this year, will be popular across India. "Believe it or not, Khela Hobe has become very popular. The slogan was raised in Parliament too…

02 Aug

Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri launches The Siliguri Bakehouse

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North BengalCourtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri launches the first edition of bakery in town- The SiliguriBakehouse on 30 July 2021. The Siliguri Bakehouse specialized in customised artisanal cakes for all occasions, with an assortment of freshly made bread, rolls, doughnuts, cupcakes, pies, and cookies. The bakery is designed to win the hearts of dessert connoisseurs, with gourmet bites of elegant pastries & savouries. Dessert lovers can now satiate their sweet tooth cravings with signature delicacies “SBH Chocolate cake, Makaibari Roasted white chocolate cake, Raspberry Creamux Gateaux”, the menu also offers freshly baked“Muffins” or “Macaron” such as the “All Bran Muffin, Mango Mint…

30 Jul

Mamata meets Gadkari, talks e-vehicle industry in Bengal

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In a bid to invite global investors to West Bengal, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed several infrastructure projects with him. Banerjee told the Union minister that it would be good if West Bengal gets an electric vehicle manufacturing industry. The chief minister also said the state requires proper roads as it borders Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and northeastern states. Ms. Banerjee, who is in Delhi to initiate talks with opposition parties to stitch together a united front against the ruling BJP, brought up pending road and transport projects,…

28 Jul

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi

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On Tuesday West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This is Mamata's first visit to the national capital since Trinamool Congress returned to power in the assembly polls earlier this year. Her visit has coincided with the Monsoon Session of Parliament in which the Opposition parties are protesting on a range of issues including the allegations of surveillance through Pegasus spyware, price rise. Sharma told the media that he and Mamata Banerjee have worked together for years. I appreciate her for how she fought the recent election and won. She has come to Delhi…

26 Jul

Pegasus case: West Bengal becomes the first state to order probe

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The Pegasus row erupted last Sunday before the beginning of the current monsoon session of Parliament after an international investigative consortium reported that India was among the countries that used phone hacking software to potentially target politicians, journalists and activists, West Bengal has ordered an inquiry into the Pegasus snooping row that has rocked the nation since July 18, becoming the first state to do so, said chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday. “The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a commission of inquiry comprising former Supreme Court judge, Justice (retd) MB Lokur and retired chief justice of Calcutta high…

26 Jul

Relatives of Kargil martyrs go down memory lane as bravery of war heroes showcases in Dras

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With one day to go for the Kargil Vijay Diwas, a special event narrating the stories of Operation VIJAY that was fought to flush out the Pakistani troops from the Indian positions along the Line of Control (LOC) was organized by the Army on Sunday at Lamochen near Dras where an account of the epic battles on Tololing, Tiger Hill, Pt 4875 and other prominent features was narrated with these very landmarks visible to the audience in front of their eyes. Lt General MV Suchindra, GOC White Knight Corps, along with Kargil War Heroes Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra…

24 Jul

West Bengal: In Nadia, a fake SSKM doctor is caught by police

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On Friday afternoon, a fake doctor was arrested from a private chamber near Kalyani station in Nadia for allegedly posing as a professor at SSKM Hospital. Albert Russell Faruki, a resident of Kalyani, has worked as consultant gastroenterology there for the past ten years. “Following information from the West Bengal Doctors' Forum, we have arrested the accused who was allegedly practicing medicine without an MBBS degree,” a police officer said. He didn't have a doctor's registration number. The fraudulent doctor and his collaborators will face legal consequences.” According to sources, Faruki's prescription raised concerns among some physicians, who wrote a…

24 Jul

Mamata Banerjee elected Trinamool Parliamentary Party chairperson

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was unanimously chosen as the chairperson of its Parliamentary Party placing her in a pivotal position to coordinate with the other opposition parties. After TMC’s victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections in May this year, the party has been positioning itself as a unifier for all opposition parties, a role that the Congress as the single largest opposition party has been playing so far. The Congress often finds itself constrained since it is a political opponent to many of the regional parties in different States. Party’s Rajya Sabha leader MP Derek O'Brien at…

24 Jul

The first meeting of the PC on July 30, both Shuvendu and Mukul can avoid the meeting! Why?

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30th July, the first meeting of the PAC. According to sources, PCC chairman Mukul Roy may not be present at the meeting. Meanwhile, Shuvendur is also expected to be present at the meeting as a member of the PC. Like the political circles, Shuvendu also wants to avoid the meeting as he does not want to face Mukul. It may be mentioned that a case has also been filed in the High Court seeking dismissal of Mukul's MLA post before the first PC meeting on July 30. Until the case is decided, the BJP can make that demand in court, leaving Mukul Roy as…