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Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The RSS-BJP fight against TMC excesses seem to have been limited to fighting the assembly poll, not coming to the defence of ordinary Bengalis who are being crushed daily by Trinamool goons,' points out Virendra Kapoor.

WB college teacher thrashed after tiff over 'Jai Mamata' chant

WB college teacher thrashed after tiff over 'Jai Mamata' chant

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

TMCP state unit president Trinankur Bhattacharya said the organisation will take strict action if any of its members was found to be involved in the incident.

3rd T20I: Will India bring in reserves for dead rubber at Eden?

3rd T20I: Will India bring in reserves for dead rubber at Eden?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Having already won the series, Rohit and Dravid will now like to maintain a fine balance between winning and also trying out all their available resources to see how each and every individual is placed.

Most TMC turncoats who switched to BJP taste defeat

Most TMC turncoats who switched to BJP taste defeat

Rediff.com3 May 2021

However, a few defectors, who joined the BJP, got the better of their TMC rivals, including Suvendu Adhikari who emerged as a proverbial giant slayer, by defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee albeit by a narrow margin.

2 TMC candidates claim assault by BJP men; saffron party denies

2 TMC candidates claim assault by BJP men; saffron party denies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Clashes were reported from several parts of Bengal, where polling is underway in the third phase of assembly elections, with Trinamool Congress candidates Sujata Mondal and Nirmal Majhi alleging that they were heckled and assaulted by BJP workers, a charge denied by the saffron camp.

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Paul, who was in Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said.

Post-poll violence continues in Bengal, Mamata orders action

Post-poll violence continues in Bengal, Mamata orders action

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Sporadic post-poll violence continued on Tuesday in West Bengal claiming several lives as chief minister Mamata Banerjee asked officials to act decisively and Prime Minister Narendra Modi rang up Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to express anguish over the law-and-order situation.

Suvendu Adhikari quits TMC, to join BJP in Shah's presence

Suvendu Adhikari quits TMC, to join BJP in Shah's presence

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

According to the sources, he wrote to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee apprising her of his decision to resign from the party's primary membership.

Kolkata, Delhi face environment crisis

Kolkata, Delhi face environment crisis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Experts find it hard to convince government and sometimes even people about the dangers of pollution because those who want to dodge the issue say that people are dying "for thousands of reasons."

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Trinamool Congress supporters held demonstrations defying lockdown norms in various places, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to court arrest on Monday against the arrest of two West Bengal ministers in the Narada case by the CBI.

Bengal flood situation grave, death toll rises to 17

Bengal flood situation grave, death toll rises to 17

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Flood situation in West Bengal's six districts remain unchanged, even as the death toll rose to 17 with reports of eight more deaths from different districts on Friday.

Demand in LS for Indo-Bangla border fencing

Demand in LS for Indo-Bangla border fencing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Issues ranging from fencing of the Indo-Bangla border to desilting of Hooghly river and spread of fluorosis among people in Telangana were among several issues raised in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour on Wednesday.

India's shock loss claims life of cricket fan in Bengal

India's shock loss claims life of cricket fan in Bengal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

India's shock defeat against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday claimed the life of a sports enthusiast in West Bengal, while another tried to commit suicide in Odisha.

Why West Bengal's coronavirus mortality rate is high

Why West Bengal's coronavirus mortality rate is high

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Social stigma and low testing are the key reasons for the high mortality rate among COVID-19 patients in West Bengal, where the disease, like elsewhere in the country, is still an urban phenomenon, experts say. The state's Trinamool Congress government has been drawing consistent criticism from the Centre and opposition parties over the way it has tackled the pandemic, and has been accused of under-reporting data about the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.

The last ride: Why the nation still loves Ambassador

The last ride: Why the nation still loves Ambassador

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The car is unforgettable for its low-maintenance, reliability, and space.

Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for Bengal flood, warns of massive protest

Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for Bengal flood, warns of massive protest

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday held Jharkhand and DVC responsible for the current "man made" flood in the southern part of the state and contended that it was caused due to the unplanned and enhanced discharge of water from dams and barrages in the neighbouring state without information.

Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98

Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The state government is releasing Rs 6,250 crore for the cyclone relief operations. Along with this, Rs 20,000 and Rs 28,000 will be given as wage to workers of the 100-day job programme.

Jute mill CEO killed by workers over wage dispute

Jute mill CEO killed by workers over wage dispute

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Workers of a jute mill allegedly beat to death the chief executive officer in the factory premises after he refused to agree to their demand on wages at Bhadreswar in West Bengal's Hooghly District.

WB polls: 78.25 per cent voter turnout in the 5th phase

WB polls: 78.25 per cent voter turnout in the 5th phase

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

A clash broke out between the workers of the TMC and the CPI-M in the Arambag area of Hooghly. One CPI-M worker is said to be injured in the incident.

Can Mamata change Kolkata into London?

Can Mamata change Kolkata into London?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Riverfront beautification is one of Mamata Banerjee's dream projects.

Hesitant at first, people rush to vaccination centres amid 2nd wave

Hesitant at first, people rush to vaccination centres amid 2nd wave

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Everyone wants to take a vaccine. The last time a camp was held, there were 1,000 people for 500 doses. People are waiting and returning disappointed. At times, it is creating problems. The demand is much more than the supply.' Ishita Ayan Dutt reports on how the West Bengal countryside is reacting to the vaccination drive.

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Rediff.com5 May 2020

A day after opposition parties, including the Congress launched a scathing attack against the Union government and the railways for charging money from migrants for the travel, sources in the railways said the national transporter is spending around Rs 80 lakh per service for the special trains, and it has run 67 such trains carrying around 67,000 stranded migrants since May 1--- incurring an expenditure of over Rs 50 crore.

An ancient scourge lives on

An ancient scourge lives on

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Dr Jonathan Reisman, who spent four months in Kolkata with leprosy patients who have become socio-medical outcasts, attempts to fight the much-misunderstood disease

114 kids hospitalised in Bengal after vaccination blunder

114 kids hospitalised in Bengal after vaccination blunder

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

At least 114 children were hospitalised in Hooghly district after they were mistakenly given Hepatitis B vaccine orally instead of pulse polio drops. Six persons were suspended for the lapse that triggered protests with angry villagers locking up health workers.

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan: Mamata

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan: Mamata

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Banerjee said the state is targeting to shift at least 10 lakh people to safer places in a bid to avoid any loss of life.

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Rediff.com2 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

The Ambassador gears up for rejuvenation

The Ambassador gears up for rejuvenation

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The company has taken up an ambitious project to introduce a smaller version of the classic car.

Officials begin survey of land in Singur

Officials begin survey of land in Singur

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

After land survey, field survey would start and on completion of that process, the land owners would receive their respective lands

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Army was deployed in Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday, hours after the West Bengal government sought its help for immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services in the state.

Nadda visits Bengal, compares violence to Partition

Nadda visits Bengal, compares violence to Partition

Rediff.com4 May 2021

BJP president J P Nadda drew a parallel between the post-poll result violence in West Bengal with the bloodshed during India's Partition, while his colleagues compared the Trinamool Congress with Nazis, as the saffron party's leaders protested in different cities on Tuesday against attacks targeting its workers in the state.

Immobilised Mamata calls for peace as TMC-BJP clash

"Immobilised" Mamata calls for peace as TMC-BJP clash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

"I appeal to everyone to maintain peace. I hope to be back on the field in the next few days," Banerjee said.

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Kavaratti will be commissioned before end-2019 -- three years later than contracted.

WT20 Indo-Pak tie: Rain threatens to play spoilsport at Eden Gardens

WT20 Indo-Pak tie: Rain threatens to play spoilsport at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

In what could come as a major disappointment for fans across the globe, awaiting the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens, the city of Kolkata witnessed rains and drizzle on Saturday morning.

Woman jumps off 2nd floor to escape rape, 3 held

Woman jumps off 2nd floor to escape rape, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

She, however, survived the jump with a minor head injury and was immediately hospitalised.

West Bengal: Hooch claims 7 lives, 3 arrested

West Bengal: Hooch claims 7 lives, 3 arrested

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Seven persons have died after drinking illicit liquor at Payradanga village in Hooghly district, the police said.

Trinamool: Will break hands of CPI-M if Mamata attacked

Trinamool: Will break hands of CPI-M if Mamata attacked

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

In a virulent attack on the Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Bandopadhyay on Monday threatened to 'break the hands' of the CPI-M cadre if the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked again.

Mamata blames 'BJP, CPI-M goons' for jute mill CEO's death

Mamata blames 'BJP, CPI-M goons' for jute mill CEO's death

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

The chief executive officer of a jute mill was beaten to death allegedly by workers on the factory premises after he refused to agree to their demand on wages at Bhadreswar in Hooghly district on Sunday.

WB govt notice to professors for giving opinion on TV show

WB govt notice to professors for giving opinion on TV show

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

After the cartoon controversy in which a Jadavpur university professor was arrested, the West Bengal government has now issued showcause notices to two government college professors for appearing in a television programme where they allegedly made 'anti-government' comments.

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the eerie stillness of these public spaces, recently emptied of the crowds they were built for.