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'Ration scam': ED arrests Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in money laundering case

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested West Bengal Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in connection with a money laundering case related to an alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam in the state.

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023

Can’t appear on October 31: Mahua Moitra tells ethics panel

Mahua Moitra, TMC MP, requests Ethics Committee to allow her to appear after November 5 due to prior engagements. She has written to the panel chairperson, expressing eagerness to defend herself against false accusations. She is busy till November 4 due to Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. She has…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

ED arrests West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick in a case relating to PDS irregularities

ED arrests West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mullick in PDS irregularities case. Minister blames BJP and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari for his arrest.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

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BJP MLA from Katulpur in West Bengal joins Trinamool Congress

Protiher is the seventh BJP MLA to switch allegiance to the Trinamool Congress in the past two years

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

BJP MP Umesh Jadhav takes exception to the sudden postponement of today’s DISHA meeting in Kalaburagi

MP Umesh Jadhav takes exception to postponement of DISHA meeting in Kalaburagi. He stresses on importance of DISHA & KDP meetings to review progress of works & address district's issues. VP of BJP's State unit Malikayya Guttedar says administration has collapsed in State.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

ED raids several places including TMC Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick's house

ED raids West Bengal Minister's residence in Kolkata in connection with multi-crore ration scam. Search ops at 8 other flats, incl. former PA's. Minister not present, phone taken away. ED has already arrested one person linked to ruling Trinamool Congress & Mallick.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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Four puja pandals in West Bengal bag Governor's Durga Ratna awards

“Four Durga puja pandals in West Bengal were awarded the Governor’s ‘Durga Ratna’ awards,” an official said on October 25.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Two die in separate accidents in Hassan

Two people died in separate accidents in Hassan district on Mon. 33yo Mohammed Shahjahan from West Bengal was hit by an unknown vehicle, while 25yo Nandish from Thippagutta died when an autorickshaw hit a stone pole. Hassan Rural & Banavara police have registered cases.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Light rain likely in Andhra Pradesh under impact of depression over Bay of Bengal, says IMD

The depression brewing over the Bay of Bengal may not have any severe impact on on Andhra Pradesh, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, scientist S. Karuna Sagar has said.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Odisha STF cracks massive racket involved in opening ‘mule bank accounts’

STF cracks massive racket involved in opening 'mule bank accounts' to help cyber/financial fraudsters. Arrests 3 in tri-junction region of Odisha, Jharkhand & West Bengal. Gang offered ₹2K/account to villagers & sold 5000 mule accounts at ₹15-20K. Shield identity of fraudsters & difficult for investigators to reach actual criminal.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by October 31: Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various Central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of this month, senior party leader Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Trinamool Congress, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja

BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

West Bengal releases ₹197 crore as crop insurance to farmers under Bangla Shasya Bima

West Bengal government releases ₹197 crore to 2.46 lakh farmers unable to sow paddy due to deficit rainfall. Under Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) scheme, State government has paid ₹2,400 crore to 85 lakh farmers, no premium payment required, Mamata Banerjee said

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

A season of Puja politics begins in West Bengal

The grand spectacle at Durga Puja pandals across West Bengal has over the past several years have ceased to be just a religious and cultural phenomenon

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Uttar Pradesh warms to the grandeur of Durga Puja

“We made 350-odd Durga idols, sized between two to 12 feet. Most of the orders were from U.P.,” said Mr. Azad

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

WB BJP rank and file’s discontent with leadership breaks cover

BJP workers in West Bengal protest against party leadership, accusing them of being hand in glove with Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Sikkim flash floods | The river runneth over

A massive flood resulting from a glacier-lake outburst in Sikkim wreaked havoc in the early hours of October 4. It claimed at least 94 lives and destroyed the Chungthang dam, which is critical to the Teesta-III hydropower project. Rahul Karmakar reports on the tragedy and the conversations on dam building…

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The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Calcutta HC modifies order on ED officer probing cases in WB

Sources said that a number of investigations being presided over by the ED office in West Bengal are in the final stage and that is why the Court recalled its earlier order.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Three dead, 10 missing during illegal coal mining in Bengal's Raniganj

At least 3 killed, several feared trapped after coal mine collapse in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district. Incident occurred when coal was illegally extracted from ECL mine. Deceased identified as Dinesh Ruidas, Sumir Bauri & Surjit Sen. Rescue operations underway.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

MGNREGA protest boosts Abhishek’s stature in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool Congress leadership has raised pitch on pending MGNREGA wages in West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to Centre, held dharna & Abhishek Banerjee led 2500 MGNREGA job card holders to Delhi in protest.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Meet Jake Dryan, the British chef obsessed with Indian cuisine

UK-based chef and food blogger Jake Dryan has dedicated his time to exploring Indian cuisine and has been covering the country’s varied culinary repertoire one State at a time. Having covered over 13 States including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and West Bengal so far, next week, he will start the…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

India’s great revolts began in the villages: P. Sainath

P. Sainath reveals stories of unsung heroes of India's Freedom Struggle. He interviewed freedom fighters for 20 yrs & compiled them in a book. Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi released the book, illustrated by 16 artists. It is meant to inspire post-1947 generations & those robbed of their history.…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Vellore police return missing phones to its owners

Vellore police handed over 210 lost mobiles worth ₹40.47 lakh to their owners. The initiative was part of the Cell Tracker Whatsapp Unit, which allows people to register complaints of stolen/missing phones. Most of the owners were from various places including Bengaluru, Chennai, Arani, Vellore and West Bengal. Police had…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Odisha man held on charge of attempting to abduct girl in Kerala

Man (40) from Odisha arrested for attempting to abduct 13-yr-old girl from West Bengal. Local residents noticed and alerted police, who took him into custody and charged him under Pocso Act. Girl restored to family.

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