News from West Bengal — Kolkata, Siliguri, North Bengal and districts
Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife have returned to Kolkata after being stranded in Nepal, where the actor had travelled for a film shoot. The couple faced uncertainty over their return amid the difficult situation in the neighbouring country.
Students of Merry View Tea Garden Primary School visited the Triple-A Battalion Army Camp to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, tying rakhis to senior Army officers as a gesture of respect, gratitude and goodwill.
The 12.5-km elevated Pink Line has received a crucial clearance from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, clearing a major hurdle linked to underground water pipelines along Barrackpore Trunk Road. The project is expected to reduce travel time between Baranagar and Barrackpore by around 30 minutes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday laid the foundation for five major expansion projects of GRSE and Yantra India in West Bengal, aimed at strengthening shipbuilding, defence manufacturing and indigenous production.
North Bengal Development Minister Nishith Pramanik attended the Independence Day flag-hoisting programme at Uttarkanya in Siliguri and highlighted the role of youth, women, farmers and startups in India’s growth. He also called for strict action against disrespectful remarks concerning Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The West Bengal government has withdrawn and cancelled the Banga Bibhushan, the state’s highest civilian honour, conferred on Nagendra Roy, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj.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.