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Arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh remanded to police custody in extortion case

Nirmal Ghosh, a former Trinamool Congress chief whip, found himself behind bars in Odisha due to an extortion case. A Barrackpore court has ordered his police custody for eight days. Simultaneously, he secured bail in a separate matter relating to a rushed cremation of a doctor. With accusations of extortion…

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RG Kar victim's 'hurried cremation': Mob attacks arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, aide

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob outside a police station. He was arrested in connection with the hurried cremation of a doctor. Another accused, Sanjib Mukherjee, also faced similar public anger. Police are seeking a 14-day remand for the two arrested leaders. The third accused, Somnath…

The Economic Times

Mohun Bagan drop points again in CFL

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG's poor start to the 2024-2025 season continues as they let two-goal advantage slip before sharing the spoils with ASOS Rainbow AC 2-2 in their CFL Premier Division match in Barrackpore on Saturday.

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CAA, industries shape Bengal’s poll discourse in fifth phase

The CAA and a lacklustre industrial climate along the banks of the Hooghly river could dominate polling in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on May 20.

The Hindu

Barrackpore may see a 2019 rematch as Trinamool leader Arjun Singh set to return to BJP

Trinamool Congress leader Arjun Singh on Thursday said he would join the BJP on Friday.

The Hindu

"This is fixed; I will join BJP...": TMC MP Arjun Singh

In a major setback to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) before the Lok Sabha elections, MP from Barrackpore constituency, Arjun Singh announced on Thursday that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cheated by Trinamool, alleges Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh on being denied ticket

Arjun Singh expresses regret over leaving BJP for TMC after being denied Lok Sabha ticket in Kolkata.

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The curious case of Capt. H.G. Reynolds alias Capt. Haroon Rashid Ghazi

Capt Haroon Rashid Ghazi, an Anglo-Burmese mercenary, caused "havoc and worry" to Hyderabad State in 1948. He had served in the Indian Army and was detained for "excesses" in Barrackpore. Here is an InFocus story on the curious case of Capt. H.G. Reynolds alias Capt. Haroon Rashid Ghazi

The Hindu

Mohun Bagan return to winning ways in Calcutta Football League

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan Super Giant returned to winning ways by thrashing Calcutta Football Club (CFC) 4-1 in a Calcutta Football League Premier Division match in Barrackpore on Friday.

The Times of India

In a first, Particulate matter 2.5 count in Kolkata touched ambient air quality standard last year

KOLKATA: In 2021, PM2.5 - the tiniest of pollutants that play havoc with human lives - had for the first time touched the annual national ambient air quality standard of 40 g/m³ (microgram per cubic meter) in Kolkata. Compared to 2018, the dip in PM2.5 was 6.4%, revealed a study…

The Times of India

After Arjun Singh’s exit, BJP holds meeting to address grievances

Arjun Singh was elected to the Lok Sabha from Barrackpore on a BJP ticket in the last general election.

The Hindu

BJP Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh returns to Trinamool Congress

“I have returned home. I have been associated with the party since its foundation in 1998,” Mr. Singh told journalists after joining the Trinamool.

The Hindu

Barrackpore biryani outlet shooting: 1 held in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The detective wing of the Barrackpore commissionerate on Wednesday arrested a local criminal in connection with the shooting at a popular biryani outlet at Barrackpore in which two persons, including an employee and a customer, were shot at on Monday afternoon while the shop was crowded by customers.

The Times of India

BJP MP targets Union Textile Minister on Bengal jute crisis, threatens to launch movement

Arjun Singh represents Barrackpore Lok Sabha constituency, where more than 20 jute mills are located

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West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee has become lawless: BJP

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Sunday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government after its Lok Sabha member from Barrackpore Arjun Singh was allegedly attacked by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Kankinara.

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