HISTORICAL FACTS: 26 - Caught on Camera

Opposition attempting grand tangle in Bengal panchayat polls, says Mamata

Days after the mega opposition meeting in Patna, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that CPI (M) and Congress playing second fiddle to the saffron camp in the State are throwing a spanner in the effort

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

NCPCR team denied permission to meet ‘injured’ children in West Bengal

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) alleged that its fact-finding inquiry team was not allowed by the West Bengal State Election Commissioner to visit and meet the “injured” children in Murshidabad due to Model Code of Conduct which came into force ahead of the…

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Appointed Bengal SEC 'trusting' his ability to conduct free & fair polls: Governor CV Ananda Bose

KOLKATA: A day after returning the joining letter of State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha to the West Bengal government, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday said he had appointed the former bureaucrat "trusting" his ability to conduct free and fair polls.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2023

Bengal panchayat polls | SC to hear plea against Calcutta HC order directing deployment of Central forces tomorrow

The Vacation Bench of the Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear on June 20 a plea by the West Bengal State Election Commission and State Government challenging an order of the Calcutta High Court directing the SEC to requisition and deploy Central forces across West Bengal for the panchayat elections.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

West Bengal Governor sets up control room for panchayat poll grievances

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has set up a control room at Raj Bhavan where representation from the people will be received on threats and intimidation ahead of the panchayat election in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

I have very good working relationship with West Bengal government, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on June 17 said he has an “excellent working relationship” with the Mamata Banerjee government despite “agreements and disagreements.”

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Bengal panchayat poll nomination process peaceful, asserts Mamata

The Governor had said he has already discussed the situation with Ms. Banerjee.

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Migrating on the Coromandel Express

Migrant workers from West Bengal, who survived the train accident in Balasore, share how the Coromandel Express provides them a way to livelihood in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka when they cannot gain employment in their native State. Though the trauma from the tragedy is fresh on their…

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

BJP raising inclusion of Muslims in OBC list to communalise situation ahead of panchayat polls: Trinamool

TMC alleged that the BJP was trying to communalise the situation in West Bengal ahead of the panchayat elections by pointing out that the list of OBCs in the State has more Muslims than Hindus

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Bengal archers shine in Asia Cup

KOLKATA: Bengal archers hogged the limelight as India ended up fifth in the medal standings with seven medals - six silver and one bronze in the Asia Cup Stage 3 that concluded in Singapore on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jun 11, 2023