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Santanu Chowdhury
Santanu is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express, Kolkata and covers politics, administration, education and civic issues in West Bengal. An alumnus of the University of Calcutta, Santanu has been a journalist for a decade and has previously worked with The Asian Age in Kolkata. He can be reached at santanu.chowdhury@expressindia.com
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Kumar Shahani passed away owing to age-related issues at a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday night
Tue, Feb 27, 2024
Independent fact-finding committee members arrested on way to SandeshkhaliSubscriber Only
February 25, 2024 14:52 IST
The West Bengal Police cited Section 144 of the CrPC, which is in force in parts of Sandeshkhali.
Tue, Feb 27, 2024
Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Kalyani today; Bengal pollution board says no green nod yetSubscriber Only
February 24, 2024 14:33 IST
A project bigger than 20,000 sq m requires an environment clearance (EC) as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), WBPCB chairman Kalyan Rudra said at a news conference at Paribesh Bhawan on Saturday.
Sun, Feb 25, 2024
JU student accuses professor of sexual harassment, he denies chargeSubscriber Only
February 23, 2024 03:49 IST
In her complaint, mailed to the JU authorities, the student alleged that she received an “indecent proposal” from the professor during an exam Wednesday in exchange for good marks.
Fri, Feb 23, 2024
HC says animals shouldn’t be named after God, urges Bengal govt to change names of lioness ‘Sita’ and lion ‘Akbar’Subscriber Only
February 22, 2024 18:03 IST
Tells VHP petitioners to amend writ plea into PIL, saying issue espoused rights of a large group of people
Fri, Feb 23, 2024
PM Modi to address women’s rally in Bengal’s Barasat on March 6, likely to meet Sandeshkhali womenSubscriber Only
February 22, 2024 16:23 IST
The BJP on Thursday released a documentary on its social media handles highlighting the alleged sexual exploitation of women in Sandeshkhali
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to visit Sandeshkhali, seeks report from chief secretary and DGPSubscriber Only
February 21, 2024 17:35 IST
The NCST says both the chief secretary and the DGP will have to appear in front of the commission unless a detailed report on the Sandeshkhali issue is not received within 72 hours
Wed, Feb 21, 2024
In Sandeshkhali, NCW chief claims she received 2 rape complaints; TV journalist arrestedSubscriber Only
February 20, 2024 04:10 IST
The area has been at the centre of a political firestorm between the TMC and BJP ever since protests broke out in the area earlier this month, led by women who claim they were sexually harassed over the years by aides of Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
IIM Calcutta’s flagship MBA programme records 100% placement, consulting sector emerges as top recruiterSubscriber Only
February 19, 2024 17:02 IST
About 114 students entered marquee finance firms from the private equity, venture capital, investment banking, markets, asset and wealth management domains.
Mon, Feb 19, 2024
‘Lot of things suppressed’: Ahead of Sandeshkhali visit today, NCW chief Rekha Sharma slams Bengal police, Mamata govtSubscriber Only
February 19, 2024 13:09 IST
A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW) will visit Sandeshkhali today to talk to women who were allegedly subjected to sexual harassment by TMC leaders.
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
TMC leader and Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide Shiba Prasad Hazra held in Sandeshkhali sexual harassment caseSubscriber Only
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The development comes on a day when the West Bengal police added IPC Sections 376D and 307 against Shiba Prasad Hazra and former TMC leader Uttam Sardar, who was arrested last week.
Sun, Feb 18, 2024
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West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar wanted to visit the violence-hit area of Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar released hours after being detained by policeSubscriber Only
February 14, 2024 11:10 IST
West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar and other party workers were detained late on Tuesday night after they staged a sit-in outside the SP’s office at Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Mamata Banerjee breaks silence over Sandeshkhali violence, says those responsible will be arrestedSubscriber Only
February 12, 2024 16:23 IST
The West Bengal CM also took a dig at Governor Ananda Bose over his visit to Sandeshkhali on Monday.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
Kolkata’s ‘yellow line rule’ for free roads hits hawker hurdleSubscriber Only
February 12, 2024 05:19 IST
Accordingly, the KMC drew the lines on the pavements along Bertram Street, Lindsay Street, Chowringhee Place, and Humayun Place on the night of January 6.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
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While journalist-author Sagarika Ghose is likely to be the party’s voice in national media, the TMC has sent a signal to the Matuas by fielding Mamata Bala Thakur. The two renominated candidates are newspaper owner Md Nadimul Haque and former Silchar MP Sushmit Dev.
Mon, Feb 12, 2024
In Sandeshkhali, protests end but anger simmers over TMC ‘terror’Subscriber Only
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Section 144 imposed, internet services suspended: Police
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
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February 04, 2024 18:07 IST
The move of the two-time MP, who represents Ghatal in Paschim Medinipur district, has sparked buzz about whether he will contest LS polls; party says “personal decision”
Mon, Feb 05, 2024
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On January 22, at TMC’s all-faith rally, Mamata urged Bengal Muslims not to ‘waste their votes’ by supporting any party other than TMC
Mon, Feb 05, 2024
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Mon, Feb 05, 2024
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Fri, Feb 02, 2024
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Mon, Jan 29, 2024
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While Parliament had passed the law in 2019, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA has been in limbo.
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
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Mon, Jan 29, 2024
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January 26, 2024 02:15 IST
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