New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Kolkata witnessed large-scale celebrations on the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, with a massive event at Red Road and a unique riverfront gathering organised on around 100 floating platforms along the Ganga near Millennium Park. The event became one of the key highlights of the day in West Bengal, drawing participation from citizens, yoga practitioners, and political leaders, and marking the presence and participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nationa…
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New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday drew sharp political reactions from NDA leaders, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan alleging divisions within the opposition alliance and questioning the unity and conduct of its key constituents. Union Minister Chirag Paswan, speaking to IANS about the meeting, said that the DMK’s “dissatisfaction” was natural; however, it was “surprising” to see Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee attending the meeting following the r…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday blamed former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee’s “arrogance” and party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s “dictatorial behaviour” for the political outfit’s split, a month after its defeat in the Assembly polls.The reactions come a day after 58 out of the 80 elected legislators of Trinamool Congress, led by expelled party legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, submitted a re…
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) Several Central government schemes and projects that had been stalled in West Bengal since 2022 are being relaunched, Minister for Panchayats and Rural Development Dilip Ghosh announced this here on Thursday.Ghosh said that with the arrival of central funds, various rural development projects are now moving rapidly towards implementation.He expressed hope that this would inject fresh momentum into the sectors of employment generation, housing and rural infrastructure devel…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, dismissing her allegations of ‘illegal houses’ in Gujarat and criticising her recent protest.Reacting to Banerjee’s claim that 70 per cent of houses in Gujarat are illegal, Ghosh questioned the basis of her remarks. “Did she go and check it herself whether it is legal or illegal? Their own house is illegal; keep this in mind f…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) MP Khagen Murmu on Monday rejected allegations linking the BJP to the recent attack on Trinamool Congress MP, Abhishek Banerjee, asserting that the party had no involvement in the incident and attributing it instead to growing public resentment against the former ruling party’s leaders in West Bengal.Reacting to the controversy, Murmu claimed the BJP neither indulges in nor supports such activities. He alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress had a long history of poli…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday triggered fresh political controversy with the BJP questioning the Congress leadership.Speaking to IANS, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya said, “Siddaramaiah was doing bad politics. He wants to finish the Congress in Karnataka.”“He thinks that if he is not there, what will Congress do in Karnataka? It depends on Congress what decision will be taken, it is certain BJP will come to power there …
Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday lashed out at a section of the state police after Prashant Barman, the former BDO of Raiganj Block in North Dinajpur district, who is an accused in the abduction-murder of gold merchant Swapan Kamilya, was granted bail by a district court.Barman had been absconding since last year and secured bail on Tuesday night as the investigating officers failed to furnish the necessary documents related to the abduction-cum-murder case to…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) BJP and its allies on Tuesday defended the recent hikes in petrol and diesel prices, arguing that despite the global energy crisis triggered by tensions in West Asia, fuel costs in India remain comparatively lower than in many countries.The reactions came after state-run oil marketing companies revised fuel prices for the second time in less than a week amid a sharp rise in international crude oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region and concerns over…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Reacting to the FIR lodged against Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament, Abhishek Banerjee, over alleged aggressive remarks while campaigning, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that all those who indulged in misconduct should be afraid now, as strict action will be taken against them.Speaking to IANS Ghosh said, “All those who committed atrocities and indulged in misconduct, and those who abused others — including Abhishek Banerjee, Mama…