ED arrests Sandeshkhali-accused Sheikh Shahjahan in land-grabbing case
March 30, 2024 19:55 ISTED interrogated Sheikh in Basirhat jail. Earlier he had been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
ED interrogated Sheikh in Basirhat jail. Earlier he had been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Elections to the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state will be held in seven phases on April 19, 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25 and June 1. By-elections to two assembly constituencies will be held on May 7 (Bhagawangola) and June 1 (Baranagar).
The two had worked together as political workers. The BJP candidate said that the TMC veteran had recognised him and wished him luck, while he wished a long life for the TMC veteran.
The ED had summoned Mahua Moitra on March 28 for questioning in the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) contravention case. Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani was also called for questioning today. Mahua said that she will campaign in the Krishnanagar constituency for the Lok Sabha polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Rajmata Amrita Roy to contest against Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra in the Krishnanagar seat in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Rekha Patra is one of the women who was a survivor of violence in the Sandeshkhali area of the state. Patra was the first to file a case in the Sandeshkhali incident.
Sandeshkhali has been embroiled in a wave of mob violence over the past two months, stemming from alleged atrocities committed by TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, his henchmen, such as Sibu Hazra, and others.
West Bengal is set to witness polling in all seven phases beginning on April 19 for the much-awaited general elections. The Election Commission on March 16 announced the dates for the 18th General Elections in the country.
Suvendu Adhikari has demanded that police forces from other states be deployed in some areas of West Bengal in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, apprehending that local law enforcers "may act in a partisan manner against the opposition".
The Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, issued the directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.
At least 40 tourists, including children, who got stranded at various homestays and hotels in Sandakphu due to the snowfall over the last few days, were evacuated by the Darjeeling district administration and police.
West Bengal: MoS Nisith Pramanik claimed that when his convoy was leaving the area, stones were hurled from the venue of the TMC's rally.
Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The parliamentary seat of Cooch Behar was long held by the Lefts Forward Bloc, but the picture changed in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and Renuka Sinha of the Trinamool Congress won the seat.
The Bengal artist revealed that ever since the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple was held on January 22, he harboured a deep-seated desire to craft an idol resembling Ram Lalla. With meticulous planning and hard work, the artist couple accomplished their goal within approximately a month.
Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The fight is mainly between BJP's Locket Chatterjee and TMC's Rachna Banerjee in this constituency in the upcoming general elections. Chatterjee is currently the sitting MP from the constituency. It will be interesting to watch who wins the seat.
The Congress held its Chief Election Committee meeting where discussions on 80 Lok Sabha seats across 11 states were held, according to sources. Lok Sabha polls spread in seven phases are beginning from April 19, results will be declared on June 4.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the transfer of West Bengal's Director General of Police, the state's chief cop.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the transfer of West Bengal's Director General of Police, the state's chief cop.
In a significant development, IPS officer Vivek Sahay has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for West Bengal.
The Election Commission has directed all the State Governments to transfer the officers connected with election-related work, who have completed three years or are in their home districts.
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