CM Mamata Banerjee Expresses Regret Over RG Kar Rape-Murder Incident
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“Today I dedicate Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to our sister, whom we mourned the tragic loss of at RG Kar Hospital a few days ago. And please, our heartfelt condolences to the family of the sister who was brutally tortured to death and seeking speedy justice, as well as to all the women of all ages across India who have been subjected to such inhumane acts. Sorry,” the Chief Minister said in a message posted on her official X handle in the morning.
Victim’s Father Expresses Disillusionment with Mamata Banerjee
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In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the victim's father said, "I once had complete trust in her. That is no longer the case. She claims to seek justice, but her actions speak otherwise.".
Received protest note from B'desh on Mamata Banerjee's remarks: Ministry of External Affairs
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"This can be confirmed that we have received a diplomatic note from the Bangladeshi side that protested against the comments made by the chief minister of West Bengal," admitted MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal.
Bangladesh Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's Remarks, Warns of Potential Public Confusion
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At a public function in Kolkata recently, Miss Banerjee revealed her readiness to keep the West Bengal doors open for the violence-hit people of Bangladesh and offer them shelter. Similar sentiments were shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
Ram Navami Designated as a Public Holiday in West Bengal
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As per the notification released by the state government, all non-essential services, including state government offices and affiliated organizations, will remain closed on April 17th, honoring the occasion of Ram Navami.
Central agency raids amid festivities reflected bad political culture: Mamata Banerjee
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The Chief Minister's remarks came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday morning conducted raids at state forest minister Jyotipriya Mallick's residence as part of its ongoing probe in the multi-crore ration distribution irregularities case.
Clashes in Bengal's Howrah over Ram Navami procession
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An organisation, Anjani Putra Sena, took out a procession at Sandhyabazar area of Shibpur on the occasion of Ram Navami. The organisers alleged that while the procession was passing through the area, a group of people attacked and started throwing glass bottles, stones and bricks at those who had participated in the procession.
WBSSC scam: Partha Chatterjee removed from all three ministerial posts
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The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet at the state Secretariat, Nabanna that lasted for little less than 15 minutes. Soon after the meeting, Chief Secretary, H.K. Dwivedi issued a notification on the removal of Chatterjee, who held the portfolios of Commerce and Industries, Parliamentary Affairs, and Information Technology and Electronics.
West Bengal to use Netaji tableau in state Republic Day parade
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The state's programme will be a curtailed one of 30 minutes duration because of the Covid-19 pandemic situation. According to senior officials of the state home department, Netaji is going to be the central theme in the state's Republic Day function. Tableaux of Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce and Kolkata Police will also be showcased at the Red Road function, which will be graced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Rajnath Singh ends tableau politics, writes to Mamata and Stalin clarifying rejections
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Politics of tableau heated up after the Centre rejected the proposals of Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu tableaux in the Republic Day parade. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention after the Centre rejected her state's Republic Day tableaux on Subhas Chandra Bose. In his letter to both the leaders, Rajnath Singh stated that of the 29 proposals from states and union territories, 12 were accepted.
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