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Anubrata Mondal’s daughter finally questioned by CBI in cattle smuggling case
Published on Sep 16, 2022 10:27 PM IST
CBI officials said Sukanya Mondal could not explain to their satisfaction how she had come to own two companies on a primary school teacher’s salary
Kolkata court remands ex-minister Partha Chatterjee in CBI custody till Sept 21
Former president of Bengal’s education board Kalyanmoy Gangopadhyay told the court that he did not physically sign any appointment letter recruiting teachers and that his scanned signature was used in all documents.
Updated on Sep 16, 2022 10:23 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata
Darjeeling zoo in Bengal recognised as best in India, Kolkata grabs 4th spot
As per the list by the Central Zoo Authorit , the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai has secured the second position, followed by the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysore, Karnataka.
Updated on Sep 15, 2022 04:49 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta
On Kolkata clashes, CM alleges BJP brought 'armed goons’ from outside Bengal
BJP supporters indulged in pitched clashes with police, hurled stones at them, set fire to a vehicle, and destroyed a kiosk, while officers used batons and water cannons to disperse the demonstrators.
Published on Sep 14, 2022 09:54 PM IST
‘Police could’ve fired bullets but…': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on Kolkata clashes
More than 20 people have been arrested in specific cases of assault on police officers and destruction of government property in Kolkata and Howrah during the BJP's ‘Nabanna Cholo’ march. The saffron camp, however, has maintained their stance that none of their workers were involved in violence.
Updated on Sep 14, 2022 09:32 PM IST
Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi
Bengal Police start probe into Kolkata clashes, arrest over 20 for assault
Police used batons, water cannons, tear gas shells and stun grenades at several locations to disperse BJP workers who were found pelting stones and glass bottles.
Published on Sep 14, 2022 02:25 PM IST
Video: Kolkata cop cornered, thrashed by mob holding BJP flags during protest
A Kolkata Police officer said there was no report of any serious injury to any protestors though several police personnel have suffered injuries during BJP's ‘Nabanna Cholo' protest march.
Updated on Sep 14, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Cops, protesters hurt in clashes at Bengal rally
The clashes took place mainly at Santragachhi in Howrah and Mahatma Gandhi Road, Burrabazar and Brabourne Road in Kolkata.
Updated on Sep 14, 2022 05:21 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata
'Over 200 BJP workers injured': Suvendu on party's 'Nabanna Cholo' protest
Parts of Bengal turned into a battlefield as BJP activists clashed with the police during the protest march. Several police officers and saffron camp members, including leaders Mina Devi Purohit and Swapan Dasgupta, were reportedly injured in the melee.
_1663073766607_1663083960432_1663083960432.png "Suvendu Adhikari was detained in Kolkata while he was trying to visit Santragachi during the party's massive protest.")
Published on Sep 13, 2022 09:21 PM IST
Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘Don’t touch my body…I'm male': At Nabanna march, Suvendu's remark to female cop
Suvendu Adhikari was caught on camera resisting an arrest by a ‘lady’ police official during the BJP's protest march in Kolkata – the video of which was then shared by the ruling TMC.
_1663073766607_1663073783761_1663073783761.png "Suvendu Adhikari seen resisting arrest by a female cop in Kolkata.")
Published on Sep 13, 2022 06:23 PM IST
Videos: Clashes during BJP's march, supporters use boat to reach Nabanna
Security arrangements were beefed up in Kolkata with heavy barricading at Hastings near the state government's new Secretariat.
Published on Sep 13, 2022 06:01 PM IST
Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
'Mamata turned Bengal into North Korea': Suvendu Adhikari during BJP protest
Adhikari was among several BJP leaders detained on their way to the secretariat ‘Nabanna.’ The Bengal unit of the BJP has also shared video footage of police thrashing BJP workers.
Published on Sep 13, 2022 04:59 PM IST
Nisha Anand | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Kolkata streets turn into war zone as BJP workers clash with cops | Top points
Thousands of BJP supporters from across the state started arriving in Kolkata and neighbouring Howrah on Tuesday morning to take part in the saffron party's ‘Nabanna Cholo Abhijan’.
Updated on Sep 13, 2022 07:30 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Roads in Kolkata waterlogged after heavy rainfall | Watch
A video shared by news agency ANI shows visuals from Golf Green and Lake Gardens area of Kolkata in waterlogged condition. Commuters on cycles could be seen facing difficulty in paddling on roads inundated with water.
Published on Sep 13, 2022 03:22 PM IST
Yagya Sharma | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
No need for thieves' nod, says Bengal BJP chief ahead of march to Nabanna
The BJP has made several arrangements to ensure a huge turnout for the rally for which the administration has not granted permission and some untoward incidents during the day would be not unlikely.
Updated on Sep 12, 2022 11:01 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Sohini Goswami
Abhishek Banerjee's sister-in-law moves HC after ED stops her from flying abroad
Maneka Gambhir was on Saturday stopped by immigration officials from boarding a flight to Bangkok, where her parents live. She was asked to wait, and later an ED officer from the central agency's Kolkata office reached the airport and handed Gambhir the notice.
Published on Sep 12, 2022 09:55 PM IST
Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Bengal govt to place resolution in assembly against CBI, ED
The BJP said the move to pass a resolution against federal agencies in the assembly is an indicator of the TMC’s disregard for the nation’s laws
Updated on Sep 12, 2022 08:05 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee's sister-in-law at ED office after midnight summons' 'typo'
The central agency - which wanted to question Maneka Gambhir in connection with the coal smuggling case - has issued a fresh summons, news agency PTI said.
Updated on Sep 12, 2022 06:56 PM IST
Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
TMC, BJP spar after bombs hurled at saffron rally in Cooch Behar, two injured
The BJP said TMC workers pelted stones and hurled bombs during the rally that saw a massive turnout. The TMC said the BJP was making the false allegations are there were no people in the rally, calling it a self-destructive party.
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 10:37 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Sohini Goswami
ED stops TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law from leaving India
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law, Maneka Gambhir, who was scheduled to board a 9pm flight to Bangkok on Saturday, was stopped at the Kolkata airport
Published on Sep 11, 2022 05:00 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee's sister-in-law Menaka stopped from flying, summoned by ED
Bengal coal smuggling case: This is the third time Menaka Gambhir was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the coal smuggling case. She has earlier been questioned by the CBI in the case.
Published on Sep 11, 2022 03:42 PM IST
Kolkata bizman under lens in mobile gaming app scam untraceable: Report
While ED officials conducted their raids on Khan's premises and bank officials counted the seized cash worth crores, the businessman remained missing from the scene.
Published on Sep 11, 2022 03:26 PM IST
Mamata to party MPs, MLAs: Utilise funds to complete infra projects
With key developmental projects in rural West Bengal slowing down ahead of the crucial 2023 panchayat elections, after the Centre allegedly froze its share of funds, the Trinamool Congress government is now trying to pool in money from alternate sources to keep the work going.
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 04:59 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata
ED raids gaming app firm in Kolkata, seizes ₹18 cr cash
“ED has been carrying out search operations under the provisions of the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act), 2002 (on 10.09.2022) at six premises in Kolkata, in respect to an investigation relating to the Mobile Gaming Application. Huge cash has been found at the premises,” the agency tweeted.
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 05:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata
Bengal govt, UNICEF engage self-help groups to curb child marriages
To curb child marriages and teenage pregnancies in the state, the West Bengal government in collaboration with UNICEF will form child-friendly ‘sanghas’ comprising self-help groups.
Published on Sep 10, 2022 04:31 PM IST
PTI |
ED raids Kolkata premises in fraud mobile gaming app case, crores seized in cash
One person, identified as Amir Khan, who had launched a mobile gaming application E-Nuggets, has been named accused in the case.
Updated on Sep 10, 2022 05:44 PM IST
‘Stick to your Lok Sabha seat’: Mamata Banerjee's message to TMC MP Mahua Moitra
The West Bengal chief minister asked the outspoken Trinamool MP to stick to her own area during a booth-level workers' meeting in Kolkata.
Updated on Sep 09, 2022 07:56 PM IST
Bengal law minister Moloy Ghatak raided by CBI, grilled in coal smuggling case
Bengal law minister Moloy Ghatak was grilled for an unspecific time at his official residence in central Kolkata about evidence that allegedly links him to the coal smuggling case
Updated on Sep 07, 2022 07:44 PM IST
TMC’s Anubrata Mondal remanded in judicial custody again in cattle smuggling case
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mondal was arrested by CBI on August 11 and he has been in the custody of the Asansol correctional home since August 24
Published on Sep 07, 2022 06:35 PM IST
Minister joins protest over release of Bilkis rape convicts, says Mamata’s orders
West Bengal finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said TMC chief Mamata Banerjee directed them to start a protest against violence against women in BJP-ruled states
Published on Sep 06, 2022 10:51 PM IST
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