Kolkata
Calcutta HC refuses to stay order on NHRC probing post-violence in West Bengal
The five-member-bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Binal and Justices I.P. Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen and Subrata Talukdar, said the order was passed after the state failed to inspire confidence of the court and there is no reason to recall, modify or stay the order.
Calcutta HC snubs Mamata govt on post-poll violence
"In a case where the allegation is that life and property of the residents of the State are in danger on account of alleged post poll violence, the State cannot be allowed to proceed in the manner it likes. The complaints required immediate action... It is the duty of the State to maintain law and order and inspire confidence in the residents of the State," the High Court observed.
Mithun Chakraborty questioned by Kolkata Police over 'inciteful speech'
A complaint filed in Maniktala police station against him, has accused the actor of inciting post-poll violence in West Bengal through his speeches. Chakraborty moved the Calcutta High Court for quashing the case against him. But the court asked him to appear for questioning through video conferencing. The complaint also mentioned that these dialogues were enough to incite violence.
Mahua dares Bengal Guv to sue her, Dhankar denies charge
Responding to BJP state general secretary Sayantan Basu's allegations that the Trinamool Congress MP had furnished a 'pack of lies' while dishing out a list of six Officers on Special Duty (OSD) appointed by the Governor, Moitra said: "Why is BJP rising to his defence? Is he a BJP functionary or a Governor? Can't he defend himself?"
CM Mamata made a party in transfer of Narada case outside Bengal
The CBI accused the trio of misconduct and creating obstruction in the investigation. A division bench presided by Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal fixed the matter for hearing on Wednesday. The CBI in their petition prayed for transfer of the case raising concerns about the possibility of carrying out investigation peacefully in the state.
Trinamool loses 3 MLAs in a row, now Silbhadra Dutta resigns
According to sources, Dutta also replaced Banerjee's photo, hung on the wall of his office, with Swami Vivekananda. He surrendered the car given by the state government. He said if the government wants it can withdraw his security cover as well. Dutta sent his resignation letter to Trinamool supremo Banerjee.
Petrol, diesel price increase pauses after 5 days
Petrol and diesel prices have been rising since Friday after a nearly two-month-long hiatus in fuel price revision. In five days, petrol price has gone up by 53 paise and diesel rates have risen by 95 paise per litre.
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