New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The 8th Central Pay Commission has announced two more rounds of stakeholder consultations in New Delhi next month as it continues discussions on pay revision and other service-related benefits.In a notice, the Commission said it will interact with associations, federations and unions of Central Government and Union Territory (UT) employees which are located or registered in Delhi on August 7 and 10.Eligible associations and unions can apply for an appointment with the C…
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Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) None of the 14 individuals arrested so far in connection with the violence and attacks on police personnel and journalists during a protest rally in Kolkata on July 24 against the NEET examination paper leak and other exam scandals was a student, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday.According to him, those arrested after being identified as perpetrators through CCTV footage and videos were actually fundamentalists whose main intention on Friday was to create a m…
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) Three more persons have been arrested in connection with the violence and attacks on police personnel and journalists during a protest rally in Kolkata on July 24 against the NEET examination paper leak and other exam scandals, taking the total number of arrests to 14, officials said on Sunday.The fresh arrests were made between Saturday night and Sunday by the Kolkata Police. Earlier, 11 persons had been arrested after being identified through CCTV footage and video reco…
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring widespread rainfall across several districts of south Bengal over the next few days, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata said on Sunday. According to the Met Office, the low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over south Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh. The system is likely to intensify further over the next two …
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The police in West Bengal’s Kolkata on Saturday arrested 11 people in connection with the unrest during the procession of students and youth a day before. Police said that none of the arrested were students and two of the accused were planning to flee to another state. They were arrested from Andal in West Burdwan district.The police action came within 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned strong action against those who were responsible for the unrest.Amo…
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The 135th edition of the Durand Cup got underway at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday with a derby match between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The opening ceremony celebrated India’s rich cultural diversity, the martial traditions of the Indian Armed Forces and the vibrant artistic heritage of West Bengal.Among those present were Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Youth Services and Sports and D…
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday supported the statement of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the West Bengal Assembly on Saturday that no one will be spared who created unrest during the procession organised by the Left parties in Kolkata. Speaking to media persons, Majumdar said, “Those who were leading the procession called by the Left from the beginning on Friday, could not lead it till the end. The unrest started before it reached near Do…
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Sahal Abdul Samad’s second-half strike ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their archrivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.Antonio López Habas and Panagiotis Dilimperis both named all-Indian starting line-ups in their first matches in charge of their respective clubs. Defenders Anwar Ali for East Bengal and the expe…
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The West Bengal Assembly will be shifting to a new destination in future, with New Town on the northern outskirts of Kolkata chosen as the site for the new assembly complex. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari informed the House about the plan on Saturday.He said a new assembly building would have to be built, similar to the Lok Sabha. With delimitation and 33 per cent reservation for women, the number of legislators would increase, making it difficult to provide seating spac…
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday rode a scooter to reach the Padmapukur area after learning that police had detained her party leaders Kunal Ghosh and Baishwanor Chatterjee. She took to the streets after receiving the news and later returned to her house in Kalighat by scooter.After returning home, Mamata Banerjee claimed on Facebook Live that permission had been sought from the police for a procession from the Padmapukur area, but it was denied. She ques…