New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The West Bengal Governor earlier this week said that the twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy poses a serious challenge for the state, particularly in border districts such as Murshidabad and Malda, which share a boundary with Bangladesh.The remarks come at a time when efforts are reportedly underway to drive radicalisation programmes aimed at fuelling communal tensions and carrying out terror strikes.Intelligence agencies have, on numerous occasions over the p…
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Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) A central force jawan on election duty has died mysteriously in Falta of South 24 Parganas district, officials said on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Kanak Koch. He was a constable with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. It may be noted that a large number of central force jawans have been deployed across West Bengal for the Assembly polls.According to locals and administrative officials, Kanak, a resident of Assam, had gone on polling duty in the Dos…
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday made a strong statement alleging that former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir, who recently floated his own political party and is also contesting in the upcoming West Bengal elections in the state later this month, is a plant of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to indirectly facilitate the construction of a Babri-style mosque in the state.”Mamata Banerjee wants to build Babri Masjid by expelling her pawn Humayun Kabir …
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is in Odisha to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath before hitting the campaign trail in West Bengal, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, raising questions on the transparency of his foreign travels.“Before making allegations against others, Rahul Gandhi should be transparent about his own passport and his foreign visits. I am ready to put my passport and my entire family’s passpo…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Assam and the Assamese diaspora on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, calling it a vibrant festival that celebrates new beginnings, prosperity and togetherness. Posting on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “Warm greetings on Rongali Bihu! This vibrant festival celebrates new beginnings, prosperity and the spirit of togetherness. This festival beautifully showcases the Assamese culture, which is …
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Poila Boishakh, highlighting the festival as a celebration of West Bengal’s rich cultural heritage that has significantly contributed to India’s civilisational ethos.PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Shubho Noboborsho! My best wishes on the special occasion of Poila Boishakh. I pray that the coming year marks the fulfilment of all your wishes. May the spirit…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates remain in the fray for the West Bengal Assembly elections after the completion of the nomination withdrawal process. For West Bengal (Phase-II), which is scheduled to go to the polls on April 29, the last date for filing nominations was April 9, followed by scrutiny on April 10. Candidates were allowed to withdraw their nominations until 3.00 p.m. on April 13.Following the with…
Imphal, April 13 (IANS) Security forces on Monday arrested three militants belonging to different insurgent outfits and dismantled four illegally constructed bunkers in separate operations, officials said. A police official said that Manipur Police, assisted by Assam Police, arrested a militant belonging to the People’s Liberation Army and its sister outfit, Revolutionary People’s Front, from Rupnagar in Hojai district of Assam.The militant, identified as Hodam Romen Singh alias Naobi (39),…
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway has developed a new Bihutoli, a cultural ground for celebrating Bihu and other important cultural events, at Maligaon, officials said on Monday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that in a heartfelt tribute to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, it has been named “Zubeen Garg Railway Bihutoli,” reflecting the deep cultural connect and admiration for the artist across Assam.He said that the Bihutoli has …
Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) leader and candidate Kunki Chowdhury appeared before Panbazar Police Station in Guwahati on Sunday in connection with a case related to alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing Assembly elections in Assam. According to police sources, Chowdhury was questioned for a brief period regarding the allegations before being allowed to leave.The case against her was registered following complaints of breaching election g…