Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) A fresh political slugfest erupted in West Bengal on Saturday after senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Sovandeb Chattopadhyay made public a resolution dated May 6, signed by 67 party MLAs, endorsing him as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the state Assembly. However, expelled Trinamool Congress legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who is officially the leader of the Trinamool Congress’s legislative party and also the official leader of the opposition, ridiculed Ch…
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Patna, May 15 (IANS) Amid a renewed push to strengthen governance, the Bihar government under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has carried out another major reshuffle in the police administration. Following the recent transfer of 16 IPS officers, the Home Department on Friday transferred 61 DSP-rank officers and two IPS officers, signalling a continued focus on improving law and order in the state.According to the official notification, several Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) have been rea…
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Just 12 days before the first phase of the two-phase polling in West Bengal on April 23, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday ordered a massive police reshuffle in the state, transferring a total of 30 officers in West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police combined, ranging from deputy inspector general (DIG) rank to inspector levels. Rupesh Kumar, who was on additional duty as joint commissioner (crime) of Kolkata Police, has been replaced by Soma Das Mitra,…
Bengaluru, March 20 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Friday handed over the investigation into an alleged custodial death reported from Tumakuru district to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, HM Parameshwara said, “The death occurred during investigation on Thursday. However, we do not know the exact cause of the death. In this background, I have ordered a CID probe into the case.”When asked about the family’s allegation that …
Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a key development in the investigation and trial process in the Zubeen Garg death case, stating that a dedicated fast-track court will now conduct day-to-day hearings to ensure timely justice. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the move marks a “significant milestone” in the pursuit of justice in the case.He informed that the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice Ashutosh Kumar, has nominated Sharm…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Sunil Shelke on Thursday demanded in the Legislative Assembly that a transparent and open discussion be held regarding the plane crash involving the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and the ongoing probe into the incident.Shelke emphasised that the truth behind the incident and the subsequent investigation must be brought before the people of Maharashtra. Additionally, he proposed renaming the International Cricket Stadium at Gahu…
Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) Ahead of the state Assembly elections, the West Bengal government on Saturday carried out another round of reshuffle in the police administration, transferring several senior officers across key positions.According to a notification issued by the state government, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Joint Commissioner of Police (CP), Howrah Police Commissionerate, have been transferred. The Additional Director General (…
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) Commenting on the statements and counter-statements by leaders of the Congress over the Chief Minister’s post, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that they should understand that the party’s central leadership has handled many such situations in the past and will take a decision at the appropriate time.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, Parameshwara said, “Enough is enough, and this should stop. People are observing us, and their expectations are dif…
Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) Following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his bail plea, Bengaluru BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, an accused in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shiva, is likely to surrender before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday. Security has been tightened around the CID office in Bengaluru, and sources indicated that Basavaraj could surrender at any time.Earlier in the day, a Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymala Bagc…
Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday claimed that it is a matter of great pride that Bengaluru has secured the first position among the safest cities in the country for women to live in, citing a report released by a Chennai-based consultant firm dealing in workplace culture and inclusion.The claims of state Home Minister Parameshwara are likely to stir controversy against the backdrop of the alleged incident of stripping and assault on the BJP woman worke…