A clash was reported between two groups of Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers outside the Block Development Office in Canning in West Bengal's South 24 Paraganas on Wednesday over the filing of nominations for the upcoming state panchayat polls.
Suvendu Adhikari also claimed that the Mamata Banerjee government aims to deploy trainee recruits into the force during the Panchayat elections in the state which is scheduled to take place on July 8.
Special Task Force (STF) on Friday arrested a man for allegedly possessing arms and ammunition, under the Siuri police station in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, said the police.
The Border Security Force (BSF), belonging to the 35 Battalion under the South Bengal Frontier, on Thursday, apprehended a man for allegedly possessing gold worth Rs 16,46,190, weighing 277.37 grams from his possession, said a statement by BSF.
"On the last day, more than 40000 worked from the TMC filed for nomination. And there are 341 blocks in West Bengal. In four hours, more than 40000 people nominated themselves for just 341 blocks. Not just the TMC, but left, Congress, BJP, workers from every party went for nomination. It tak
Launching a scathing attack at the Congress, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that the grand old party is seeking Trinamool Congress' support in the Parliament but is joining hands with the Left in the State.
"I am writing to bring to your attention the alarming and deteriorating lawlessness situation in West Bengal, particularly with regard to the upcoming Panchayat elections in the state. The current scenario presents a grave concern for the safety and well-being of the citizens and the fair co
After interacting with the victims of the violence, the West Bengal Governor assured them that the perpetrators of violence would be silenced permanently under the law of the land. He further added that the people of West Bengal have the right to exercise their right to vote without feari
West Bengal Police recover bomb-making material in Bhangar, South 24 Paraganas district, following the continued violence that happened on Thursday as well during nominations for Panchayat elections.
"People of Bengal are with Mamata Banerjee. It is a court verdict, everybody has to accept it but do not forget that the votes will be given by the voters," he said.