Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Countering Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he criticised the Trinamool Congress government over the controversy surrounding the venue change for President Droupadi Murmu’s event, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that no protocol lapse occurred on the part of her administration during the President’s visit to the state.Using her social media handles, CM Banerjee said that the BJP was misusing the highest constitutional office in the country …
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Ayodhya, March 7 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on March 19 to participate in a series of religious ceremonies at the Ram Mandir Ayodhya, including the installation of the Ram Yantra on the temple’s second floor and Vedic rituals as part of special celebrations marking the Hindu New Year.The President will also install the Shri Ram Yantra and Shri Ram Naam temple on the second floor of the temple complex and take part in Vedic prayers that will begin at around 9 …
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after President Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure over the state government allotting a smaller venue for the 9th International Santal Conference at Gossaipur in Darjeeling district, where she was the chief guest. Using his X handle, Adhikari said, “The farce unfolding in West Bengal today is a damning verdict on Mamata Banerjee’s crumbling empire; a braze…
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Two-time BJP Lok Sabha member from Darjeeling constituency in North Bengal, Raju Bista on Saturday claimed there was a necessity for holding the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal under President’s Rule.He also said that he would speak to President Droupadi Murmu about the possibilities on this count, at the first opportunity.Bista said this while speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the 9th International Santal Conference being organised by the Inte…
Kohima, March 6 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Friday welcomed the appointment of senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav as the new Governor of the state. President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday announced the appointment and transfer of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and Union Territories.As part of the changes, former Bihar Minister and Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagalan…
Patna, March 6 (IANS) After President Droupadi Murmu appointed Syed Ata Hasnain as the new Governor of Bihar, the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended his congratulations and best wishes.Sharing a post on Friday, Choudhary wrote, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain on his appointment as Governor of Bihar. His experience, discipline, and vision in serving the nation will provide a new direction to Bihar’s development and …
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in West Bengal on Friday afternoon for a two-day packed schedule in the northern sector of the state.This will be her first visit to the state since she assumed the position of the Indian President. Almost the entire North Bengal has been wrapped under the blanket security cover on the occasion of President Murmu’s visit there.As per the tentative schedule as of now, the President is expected to arrive at Bagdogra Airport on the outs…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday accepted the resignation of West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and also announced a series of appointments and transfers of Governors and Lt Governors across several states and Union Territories.As part of the changes, according to an official note, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been appointed as the Governor of Telangana.Jishnu Dev Varma, who is currently serving as the Governor of Telangana, has been appointed…
Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) In an unprecedented development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday resigned from his post.Ananda Bose is currently in New Delhi, and he tendered his resignation to the office of President Droupadi Murmu there.Although no official confirmation in the matter had come from the office of the Governor in the matter at the time the report was filed, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a statement confirming the Governor…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Several prominent names from the Indian cricket fraternity gathered in the city on Thursday to attend the pre-wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok.Arjun, who has followed in his father’s footsteps and plays domestic and league cricket, is set to tie the knot with his long-time partner, Saaniya Chandhok on Friday, after months of preparations and celebrations.The couple got engaged in a private ceremony in August 20…