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09 Aug

IPS officer with BJP ties likely to take over as Bengal’s DGP

editor0 CommentsWest BengalIPS Manoj Malviya, mamata banerjee

Bengal’s senior-most IPS Manoj Malviya has emerged as the front-runner to head the state police after much-delay from the Mamata Banerjee government in announcing the successor to the incumbent Director General of Police (DGP) Virendra. According to sources in the state administrative headquarters, the 1986 batch officer is most likely to get the coveted post, despite chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s reservations about Malviya. Earlier in June, the Mamata Banerjee government had suggested to three senior-most IPS officers of the state to opt for voluntary retirement to clear its own mess in appointing the next DGP and get a man of its…

06 Aug

FICCI-CASCADE Holds a Program on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling

editor0 CommentsCrime, West BengalFICCI-CASCADE

Despite various anti-counterfeiting strategies such as raids, use of multiple packaging technologies, consumer education and consultations with government agencies the menace of smuggling and counterfeiting is on the rise. In pursuance of its mandate, FICCI-CASCADE held a program on ‘Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling’ (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy). The key recommendations of the program included, capacity building in terms of skill, infrastructure and technology amongst the law enforcement agencies in improving the detection and investigation of crimes. The capacity building program saw participation of several officers of West Bengal Police from Bankura, Islampur, Jagipur, Uttar…

03 Aug

Flipkart’s efforts to strengthen COVID-19 relief work

editor0 CommentsHealth, West BengalCovid-19, Flipkar, ICU Ventilators

As a part of its ongoing efforts to support and augment the relief efforts towards Covid 19, Flipkart donated 30 life-saving ICU ventilators to West Bengal Medical Services Corporation Limited. This is a part of Flipkart’s efforts to support various state governments in their efforts to enhance their capacity to treat Covid-19 patients and strengthen the fight against Covid-19. Dr Partha Chatterjee, Minister for Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, West Bengal, said, the state government deeply appreciates Flipkart’s relentless efforts towards the fight against Covid-19 in supporting the community and several efforts undertaken in West Bengal. “The contribution of 30 ICU…

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

editor0 CommentsWest Bengalmamata banerjee, West Bengal

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

editor0 CommentsIndia, West BengalMAMATA BANARJEE

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…