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Trinamool suspends leader for derogatory remarks on protestors of RG Kar tragedy

Trinamool Congress, on Monday, afternoon announced the suspension of Atish Sarkar from Ashoknagar in North 24 Parganas district, over his derogatory remarks targeting the mothers and sisters of those protesting against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here.

Sep 2, 2024

Bengal Assembly's 2-day special session to pass bill on death punishment for rapists

A two-day special session of the West Bengal Assembly will commence from Monday in the second half where a Bill will be moved by the treasury bench seeking capital punishment for the convicts in rape and murder cases.

Sep 2, 2024

Indian Racing Festival's Night Race Circuit kicks off in Chennai

Chennai Ignites with Indian Racing Festival's Night Race

The streets of Chennai were recently transformed into a roaring spectacle as the second round of the Indian Racing Festival kicked off. The iconic stretch of Island Grounds was converted into a street night circuit, marking a new era for motorsport in India. The event saw more than 40 drivers vying for the top spot, setting a new benchmark for the sport in the country.

Sep 1, 2024

Hospital laboratory staff molests minor patient in Bengal's Howrah, arrested

A contractual laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital was arrested by police for allegedly molesting a minor patient within the hospital premises, said officials here on Sunday.

Sep 1, 2024

Shreya Ghoshal postpones her Kolkata concert: "Deeply affected by the gruesome and heinous incident"

Shreya Ghoshal has released a statement standing in solidarity with the Kolkata rape and murder victim. She has also postponed her Kolkata concert to a later date in October.

Aug 31, 2024

Centre partners Visa to skill 20,000 youth for tourism industry

Visa and Indian Government Partner to Boost Tourism Industry by training 20,000 youth

The Indian government and Visa have partnered to train 20,000 youths for the tourism industry. The initiative aims to enhance the tourism experience in ten states including Assam and West Bengal.

Aug 31, 2024

Union Budget: PM Modi to meet prominent economists today

Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women

While the anger and outrage over a woman doctor's rape and murder at a Kolkata government hospital continues to keep the medical fraternity as well as citizens agitated nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated the need and urgency to ensure safety of women, particularly at the workplace.

Aug 31, 2024

DPAP candidates withdraw from electoral battle as Azad dumps own political outfit

As Ghulam Nabi Azad ruled out campaigning in the Assembly elections in J&K, some of the potential candidates of his party withdrew their candidatures.

Aug 31, 2024

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccinations in Gaza: WHO

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccination campaign in Gaza: WHO

Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in the Gaza Strip for the polio vaccination campaign, a World Health Organization (WHO) official has said.

Aug 31, 2024

219 candidates in fray for 24 Assembly segments for first phase of elections in J&K

More than 23.27 lakh voters including 5.66 lakh youths are eligible to exercise their electoral franchise during the first phase of elections.

Aug 31, 2024

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi again, urges stringent anti-rape laws

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday shot off another letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pressing for stingent central legislation on incidents of rape and meting out exemplary punishment to perpetrators of such crimes.

Aug 30, 2024

India's tyre exports bounce back in April-June quarter

India's tyre exports have bounced back in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year with a 17 per cent jump to Rs 6,219 crore, according to a statement issued by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).

Aug 30, 2024

Need to walk the talk on grave crimes like rape: RJD MP Jha

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP, Manoj Jha on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the rising number of rape cases in the country and stressed the need to walk the talk when addressing such grave crimes.

Aug 28, 2024

Centre approves 3 railways projects worth Rs 6,456 cr, to create 114 lakh man-days

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore and to be completed by up to 2028-29.

Aug 28, 2024

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases.

Aug 28, 2024

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Search Results for: West Bengal

Trinamool suspends leader for derogatory remarks on protestors of RG Kar tragedy

Bengal Assembly's 2-day special session to pass bill on death punishment for rapists

Chennai Ignites with Indian Racing Festival's Night Race

Hospital laboratory staff molests minor patient in Bengal's Howrah, arrested

Shreya Ghoshal postpones her Kolkata concert: "Deeply affected by the gruesome and heinous incident"

Visa and Indian Government Partner to Boost Tourism Industry by training 20,000 youth

Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women

DPAP candidates withdraw from electoral battle as Azad dumps own political outfit

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccination campaign in Gaza: WHO

219 candidates in fray for 24 Assembly segments for first phase of elections in J&K

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi again, urges stringent anti-rape laws

India's tyre exports bounce back in April-June quarter

Need to walk the talk on grave crimes like rape: RJD MP Jha

Centre approves 3 railways projects worth Rs 6,456 cr, to create 114 lakh man-days

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

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