News from West Bengal — Kolkata, Siliguri, North Bengal and districts
The West Bengal government has withdrawn and cancelled the Banga Bibhushan, the state’s highest civilian honour, conferred on Nagendra Roy, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj.
West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Nath Bose visited the Netaji Museum at Giddhapahar in Darjeeling on Thursday and paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, while recalling the freedom fighter’s association with the historic hill location.
A joint inspection by the Food Safety Department and Siliguri Municipal Corporation uncovered expired food items at a restaurant inside Planet Mall. Officials issued a notice to the management and sought health documents of food handlers.
Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging widespread corruption, questioning the handling of the RG Kar case and raising concerns over absconding leaders.
Siliguri traffic police launched a crackdown on roadside parking after the new parking facility at Kanchanjungha Stadium’s fairground became operational. Vehicles found blocking roads and narrow lanes were towed, while owners were fined.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced a protest in Kolkata on Tuesday while paying tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Shyambazar. ‘Chor Chor’ slogans were reportedly raised after she placed a garland on Netaji’s statue, triggering a fresh political confrontation.
Kolkata Metro’s Joka-Dharmatala Purple Line has achieved a major tunnelling milestone, with indigenous Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Divya’ completing a 1,740-metre underground stretch near Victoria Memorial in just ten months.
Twenty-five students of Park Institution for Girls in Kolkata were hospitalised at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after reportedly developing symptoms including fever, stomach pain and vomiting. The exact cause of the illness remains unclear.
A clash between two rival BJP factions broke out in Chhoyanabhi under Bidhannagar South Police Station over a football tournament and control of a local ground. Several people were injured, while police detained five people in connection with the incident.
A fresh round of infighting has erupted within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Jadavpur as pro-Mamata TMC workers locked the office of Jadavpur MP Saayoni Ghosh, questioning the use of a TMC office for her public grievance meetings amid her reported political move to the NCP.
PA of Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee, Sumit Roy, walked out of the CID headquarters at Bhabani Bhavan after nearly eight hours of questioning on the second consecutive day. He also addressed allegations of going into hiding and assured continued cooperation with the investigation.
West Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh has raised concerns over road safety, unregulated toto movement and traffic violations, while announcing plans to introduce 1,500 new buses in the state.