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04/12/2024

Global rights bodies should intervene in Bangladesh, says Suvendu Adhikari.

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday appealed to international human rights organisations to intervene in Bangladesh, claiming the “fundamentalist forces” in the neighbouring country were worse than the Taliban or the ISIS.

Speaking to mediapersons in Kolkata, Adhikari, the BJP MLA from Nandigram, said, “Fundamentalists ransacked houses and assaulted lawyers defending monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. They are worse than the Taliban and ISIS. Look how Ramen Das (Chinmoy Das’ lawyer) was assaulted and he is fighting for his life in ICU (intensive care unit). On the other hand, the police have slapped cases against Hindu lawyers who defended him in court.”

“None of the 51 lawyers who defended him in court (on November 26) could appear in court today. I appeal to all international human rights organisations to intervene in Bangladesh. The situation is only getting worse. There are no human rights for minorities and even lawyers in Bangladesh. I appeal to the ISKCON for a strong reaction internationally,” he added.

Earlier in the day, monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’ bail hearing, which was scheduled to be held on Tuesday at a court in Bangladesh’s Chattogram, was postponed to January 2 as there was no lawyer to represent him, it is learnt.

ISKCON claimed that the condition of Ramen Roy continues to be critical. According to the organisation, the lawyer was beaten up at his residence in Chattogram on Monday night.

04/12/2024

ED raids eight private medical colleges over ‘NRI quota irregularities’

The nationwide investigation centres around allegations of admitting ineligible students through the NRI quota in exchange for bribes.

As part of its nationwide crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided eight private medical colleges in West Bengal over alleged irregularities in allocation of NRI quota seats.

The central agency initiated simultaneous searches at these institutions and the residences of their owners on Tuesday morning. One of the primary targets of the investigation is the house of former Tamluk MP Lakshman Seth in Haldia. The ED is scrutinising his medical and dental college, which is run by his voluntary organisation.

The ED’s probe is focused on allegations of corruption related to the NRI quota in medical admissions. Apart from West Bengal, the agency is conducting searches in 28 private medical colleges across India. In this state, the raids are being carried out in Birbhum, West Burdwan, and Kolkata.

The investigation centres around allegations of admitting ineligible students through the NRI quota in exchange for bribes while denying admission to eligible candidates. One of the medical colleges under scrutiny in Birbhum is owned by Malay Peet, who is accused in cow smuggling and recruitment corruption cases allegedly linked to TMC leader Anubrata Mandal.

04/12/2024

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reviews Jal Jeevan Mission, vows action ‘if people face any problem’

The West Bengal government will take strict action against those not properly implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, Chief Minister on Monday said.

During a review meeting, the CM expressed her displeasure over the progress of the project. “I will not tolerate if people face any problem. If someone compromises on this, they will lose their job.” She ordered a weekly review meeting on the project.

A report was submitted to the CM by the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department on the delivery of drinking water pipelines.

After looking into the report, Banerjee said that “many people are cutting pipelines to use them for personal purposes. As a result, water does not reach households. It is criminal. I will not spare anyone. In many cases even as the pipelines reach villages, there is no water since the contractors hastily installed them without conducting a survey. In some cases, wrong tenders are floated, in others the wrong DPRs are prepared.”

04/12/2024

At EIMG vintage car rally, Kolkata’s stunning automotive past comes to life.

Kolkata, the City of Joy, turned into a time machine as a spectacular fourth annual EIMG Vintage Car Fiesta presented by Club De Golf took place on Sunday.

The event, a nostalgic journey through automotive history, captivated the city’s residents and visitors alike. Starting from the iconic Town Hall, a procession of vintage cars, each a masterpiece of engineering and design, snaked its way through the bustling roads of Kolkata. As the convoy cruised past landmarks like the AJC Bose Flyover and the Maa Flyover, it drew curious glances and excited cheers from onlookers.

Many onlookers took their phones to capture the moment, while others followed the convoy on bikes and cars.

Among the vehicles which participated were a rare 1934 SS1 Tourer, and a 1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30 limousine, both owned by Kanoria, a 1948 Bentley Mark 6 owned by Azam Monem, a 1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30 owned by Tamalika Naha, a 1913 Stoewer of Ananda Choudhury, a 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe of SK Lahiri, a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster owned by Saikat Dutta, and 1963 Standard Herald owned by Shubhajit Kumar.

At Club De Gold, a thanksgiving ceremony was performed to felicitate the car owners followed by a vintage motor quiz .

SK Lahiri, the owner of Plymouth which orginally belonged to famous singer Hemant Kumar, said, “In our community, my car is addressed as Nilu. It runs with all original parts.”

14/08/2024

The incident in Kolkata has shaken the country and triggered nationwide protests.

Women in Kolkata and several other parts of Bengal will hit the streets around midnight today to protest against the horrific r**e and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident has shaken the country and triggered nationwide protests. At demonstrations in medical colleges and hospitals across the country, doctors have demanded security on duty.

The protest, which will begin at 11.55 tonight, has been described as, "For women's independence on the midnight of independence".

A day after taking over the investigation into the horrific r**e and murder of a trainee doctor, a team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reached Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday.

'No Safety, No Duty': OPD Services Hit By Nationwide Doctors' Protest

01/08/2024

Let's come unified together and save our Planet Earth. Owing to the recent natural disaster news coming from Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. We must use our resources judiciously.

25/07/2024

Key Highlights of Budget FY24-25

Finance Minister Sitharaman tabled the first Union Budget of the BJP-led NDA government in its third term in office on July 23rd. Sitharaman is the first full-time woman finance minister of the country and has presented five full budgets since July 2019 and an interim budget on February 1, 2024

KEY UPDATES

1. Changes In New Income Tax Regime Slab
0-3 lakh: Nil | 3-7 lakh: 5% | 7-10 lakh: 10% | 10-12 lakh: 15% | 12-15 lakh: 20%
Above 15 lakh: 30%

2. Standard Deduction in the New Tax Regime increased. The Finance Minister has hiked the limit from 50,000 to 75,000.

3. Long-term capital gains tax is set at 12.5%.

4. Short-term gains on some financial assets to attract 20% tax

5. Angel tax abolished, Finance Minister proposes a simpler regime.

6. Precious metals like gold, silver and platinum set to become cheaper.

7. Fiscal deficit lowered to 4.9% of GDP.

8. Medicine and Mobile get cheaper.

9. Big boost to the space sector.

10. Financial relief to flood-hit states.

11. Transit-oriented development programs

12. Big infrastructure push.

13. PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana launched.

14. Urban housing outlay of ₹10 lakh crore announced.

15. Rental housing for industrial workers

16. Internships for 1 crore youths

17. Big Boost For Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

18. Model skill loan scheme.

19. Scheme for first-timers.

20. Government announces financial support for loans up to Rs 10 lakh for higher education.

21. Job creation in the manufacturing sector.

22. Govt's big push on employment-linked skilling.

23. Sitharaman on agricultural research.

24. Sitharaman unveils 5 schemes on employment, skilling for youth.

25. Focus on poor, women, youth, and farmers, says Finance Minister.

26. India’s economic growth shining exception amid global headwinds, says Nirmala Sitharaman.

25/07/2024

Bengal Govt reconstitutes Police Complaints Authority to address misconduct

West Bengal reconstitutes Police Complaints Authority to address serious police misconduct. Retired Justice Asim Kumar Roy appointed as the head of the authority. Recommendations by the authority will be binding on the state government, with exceptions documented in the annual report.

The West Bengal government has reconstituted the state-level Police Complaints Authority to investigate allegations of serious misconduct against police personnel, including custodial deaths, grievous hurt, and r**e, an official announced on Thursday.

Retired Justice Asim Kumar Roy will lead the authority. The panel will also include the home secretary, director general and inspector general of police, and the Kolkata police commissioner. This reconstitution was formalized in a notification issued on Wednesday.

According to the notification, "The authority will only take cognizance of and inquire into allegations of serious misconduct by police personnel, including custodial deaths, grievous hurt, or r**e."

The authority will work in consultation with the West Bengal Human Rights Commission to develop its operational procedures. It will submit recommendations to the state government, which will generally be binding. If the state government cannot accept any recommendation, the reasons will be documented in writing and included in the annual report. Members of the authority will serve a term of three years.

25/07/2024

Mamata Banerjee names award-winning filmmaker Goutam Ghose as chairman of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival.

The 30th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will begin on December 4 and will run till December 11. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made the announcement.

The 30th Kolkata International Film Festival will begin in December this year. Mamata Banerjee said that the film festival will be held in Kolkata from 4-11 December 2024. The 30th edition will be organised by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs of the Government of West Bengal.

This film festival is held every year by the Government of West Bengal. 'KIFF' was established in the year 1995. Different types of films including feature, documentary and short films are screened in this film festival.

Acclaimed filmmaker Gautam Ghosh has been appointed as the President of 'KIFF' and Bengali film icon Prosenjit Chatterjee as the Vice President. While making the announcement, the CM of West Bengal said that like the past several years, the best work of the world and Indian cinema will be showcased during the festival.

On the occasion of the 44th death anniversary of Bengali matinee idol Uttam Kumar, Mamata Banerjee said that he is a symbol of the culture and heritage of West Bengal and that his legacy will continue. Recalling West Bengal's contribution to the field of art and culture, Banerjee said that 'KIFF' has become the most special destination for cine lovers due to its diversity.

Goutam Ghosh and Prosenjit Chatterjee will form a separate committee of experts to organise this year's festival grandly and showcase the best films. During this, Mamata recalled Uttam Kumar's films and said how her mother used to take her to show Uttam Kumar's films.

"Uttam Kumar's playback songs in films are immortal. He is not different from the heritage of West Bengal. He has taught us that we should never forget our identity and roots," said Mamata Banerjee. She also presented a special award to Prosenjit Chatterjee for his contribution to the Bengali film industry for four decades.

20/07/2024

Haryana Congress MLA arrested by ED.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 20 arrested Haryana Congress MLA Surender Panwar in connection with an illegal mining case.

20/07/2024

Telengana launches Farm Loan Waiver Scheme and benefits 11 lakh farmers.

The Telangana government launched the first phase of its farm loan waiver scheme, crediting Rs 6,098 crore into the accounts of over 11 lakh farmers with loans up to Rs 1 lakh waived off.

The scheme, set to be implemented in three phases, aims to complete by August 15 and will ultimately benefit around 40 lakh farmers, with a total expenditure of Rs 31,000 crore.

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