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Taking the protests by Trinamool Congress as a challenge: Adhir

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that he accepted these protests as a challenge and would ensure that Trinamool drew a blank in Murshidabad

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

Mamata Banerjee responsible for Murshidabad violence: BJP

“Bengal is falling apart and Mamata Banerjee is responsible for it,” Amit Malviya said in a post on X.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Man arrested with more than 1 kg of ganja

The Kalady police have arrested a man with around 1.15 kg of ganja. The arrested was identified as Gopal Chandra Pramani, 40, of Murshidabad in West Bengal.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Special Task Force arrests two Maoists in West Bengal

STF of Kolkata Police arrested two CPI(M) members from Murshidabad. They were produced in court and sent to police custody. Recovered items included documents, pistol and cash. Accused were booked under IPC and UAPA.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Ramsons’ Bombe Mane unveils wide range of miniature dolls; display to be open for public from September 16

Bombe Mane, the 19th edition of the doll exhibition, opened its doors in Mysuru a month before Navaratri. It features clay dolls from Tamil Nadu, Ganges clay dolls from West Bengal, terracotta lamps, planters, decorative bells, G.I. paper mache dolls from Tirukannur, wooden dolls from Varanasi, Channapatna, Kinhala, Kondapalli, Bobbili,…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Daily wager dies in police custody; protests erupt in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district

A daily wager accused of theft died allegedly in police custody at a village in Murshidabad district, triggering protests by locals, officials said on August 5.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

West Bengal local polls | Bombs and ballot boxes

A report on the month-long panchayat poll-related violence in West Bengal which claimed 40 lives and left hundreds injured

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Central forces pour in as West Bengal gets set to vote in panchayat polls

West Bengal is set to go to the polls on July 8 to elect 73,887 panchayat representatives, in a high-stakes contest which is being seen as a critical indicator during the run-up to next year’s general election.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 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

One killed in explosion, violence in districts during ensuing WB panchayat polls

Amidst reports of violence from different parts of West Bengal in connection to ensuing panchayat polls, one person was killed and three were injured after a crude bomb went off in State’s Murshidabad district on June 24.

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023