Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022
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Kolkata: 18 men who were promised jobs abroad held captive in Bidhannagar house; 3 arrested
According to the Bidhannagar Commisionerate, the rescued men were cheated of lakhs of rupees on the false promise of giving them jobs abroad.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
SSC scam: Patha Chatterjee, ex-WBBSE chairman Kalyanmoy Ganguly sent to CBI custody till Sept 21
CBI had arrested Kalyanmoy Ganguly on Thursday after a prolonged interrogation.
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
Bengal school jobs scam: Ex-head of Secondary Education Board arrested by CBI
“Kalyanmoy Gangopadhyay has been arrested in the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment scam case," a CBI official said.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Kolkata: Seven held for setting police vehicle on fire during BJP’s ‘Nabanna Abhiyan’
Kolkata police said the accused were traced after examining several videos of the incident where a police van at Rabindra Sarani on M G Road was set on fire. Among those arrested is the person who was allegedly carrying the lighter, police said.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Violence During BJP’s Nabanna March: 112 arrested; 3 held for attacking police officer
The arrests were made during night-long raids in Kolkata, Howrah and nearby areas, police said. On Monday, 90 people were arrested and later released.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
West Bengal Nabanna Abhiyan Highlights: Police could have opened fire on violent BJP protesters, but govt exercised restraint, says Mamata
BJP on Wednesday alleged that the state has become “lawless” and “bankrupt” under the Mamata Banerjee-led government.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
App fraud: ED recovers over Rs 7 crore from premises linked to businessman in Kolkata
Bundles of cash were seized from the second floor of a house owned by Naser Khan, who runs a transport business, according to officials in Kolkata.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
Baguiati teens’ murder: Prime accused arrested as he tries to flee state
According to the police, the two boys were travelling in a car when they were allegedly strangulated by main accused Satyendra Chowdhury and his accomplices last month.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
Teachers’ Day 2022: From Youtube channels to holding classes under a flyover, meet six teachers who have pioneered education in their own ways
Teachers' Day 2022: A look at the inspirational journeys of six teachers from across the country
Mon, Sep 05, 2022
West Bengal: CBI arrests Trinamool leader Raju Sahani in chit fund scam
CBI officials say they have recovered Rs 80 lakh, a firearm with live cartridges and a lot of property-related documents from the Halishahar municipality chairman in connection with a 2018 case.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
In govt-run SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, a ‘home away from home’ for politicians
Hospital caught in row as TMC leaders facing summons or arrest go in for the low-rate, 'royal suite' Woodburn Block
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Explained: The West Bengal cattle smuggling racket in which top TMC leader Anubrata Mondal has been arrested
According to CBI, a ring of corrupt BSF and Customs officials, along with politicians such as Anubrata Mondal, ran a smuggling racket that recirculated cattle seized at the border by buying them at dodgy auctions
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Cattle Smuggling Case: Anubrata Mondal, TMC strongman and artful dodger, now in CBI net
Mondal, popularly called “Kestoda”, is considered among the most trusted aides of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, enjoying more clout and power in the state than ministers and several MLAs.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Newsmaker | Anubrata Mondal, TMC strongman and artful dodger now in CBI net
Arrested in the cattle smuggling case, Anubrata Mondal, considered among the most trusted aides of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, holds complete sway over Birbhum
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Cattle smuggling case: TMC’s Anubrata Mondal held after skipping CBI summons
The CBI said that they have found direct involvement of Mondal in the case and he was allegedly in touch with prime accused Enamul Haque.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
SSC ‘scam’ case: Ex-minister Partha, aide Arpita sent to judicial custody
While Partha was taken to the Presidency Correctional Home, Arpita was sent to the Alipore Women Correctional Home. The two will now be produced in the court on August 18.
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
Jharkhand MLAs’ case: West Bengal CID says Delhi police stopped them from conducting raid despite warrant
West Bengal CID was to conduct a raid at the house of Sidharth Majumder as part of its probe into the recovery of around Rs 50 lakh from three Jharkhand MLAs. Majumder, a senior CID official said, is “directly connected” to the case.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Arrested MLAs part of conspiracy to topple Jharkhand govt, says CID
Chasing the money trail, the CID officer said their sleuths suspected the trader's role in arranging the cash for the MLAs.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Illegal cash: Jharkhand MLAs held, colleague blames Sarma
Assam CM denies, says MLA ‘doesn’t need middlemen’ to meet him
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Jharkhand Congress MLAs arrested in Bengal after being detained with Rs 49 lakh in cash
The police said the cash recovered from Irfan Ansari, Rajesh Kachhap and Naman Vixel Kongari amounts to Rs 49 lakh. A driver and an associate of the MLAs have also been arrested.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Bengal school jobs scam: Rs 28 crore cash, 6 kg of gold recovered from Partha Chatterjee’s aide Arpita Mukherjee’s house
Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress general secretary and spokesperson Kunal Ghosh called for the expulsion of Partha Chatterjee from the party and the ministry.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
After Partha, Arpita, ED net on TMC MLA; ex-college principal who headed school board
A long-time TMC member, Manik Bhattacharya won from Palashipara in Nadia district in the 2021 Assembly election.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
School recruitment scam investigation: Bengal minister, aide held day after Rs 21-cr seizure
West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee taken to hospital for a medical test. TMC is keeping a close watch on the developments, says party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
SSC recruitment ‘scam’: ED raids homes of ministers Partha Chatterjee, Paresh Adhikari
Enforcement Directorate is investigating the money laundering aspect of the School Service Commission recruitment scam, where transactions worth crores of rupees were allegedly made for the appointment of teachers recruited through the SSC
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Kalimpong school band performs at Swiss fest, makes history
The pipes and drums band of Kumudini Homes, a government higher secondary school in Kalimpong, were invited by the Swiss Federal Department of Defence to perform at Basel Tattoo, an annual military tattoo show that features international military bands, display teams, popular musicians and tattoo formations.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022