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TMC leader Kunal Ghosh joins protest against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 8, 2024 3:42:12 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Sunday joined a protest rally organised by Nagendra Mission and Bengali Citizens Forum in Kolkata against the atrocities committed upon the minorities in Bangladesh including Hindus. ... read..

"Congress's existence diminishing politically, Mamata wants to become face of Opposition": BJP's Locket Chatterjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 7, 2024 7:42:08 PM IST

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reported statement "willing to lead INDIA bloc", BJP leader Locket Chatterjee said on Saturday that the Congress' existence is diminishing politically so CM Mamata wants to become the face of the oppositi ... read..

"Attacks on our temples, Hindus in Bangladesh should be stopped": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2024 11:12:02 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Suvendu Adhikari, along with Hindu saints, organised a protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. ... read..

Mahato urges Nobel panel to reassess Yunus' legacy, address violence

Kolkata | December 6, 2024 3:12:05 PM IST

Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato, Member of Parliament from Purulia, has called upon the Norwegian Nobel Committee to reconsider the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus and address the ongoing violence against Hindus and other minorities in Banglade ... read..

"Blockade will be organised at Basirhat border on Dec 10": Suvendu Adhikari on situation in Bangladesh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2024 8:42:04 AM IST

Amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, West Bengal Assembly LoP, Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that a blockade will be organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Basirhat border on December 10. ... read..

"Whatever is happening in Manipur is very unfortunate": Bhaichung Bhutia urges Centre, State govts to restore peace

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 5, 2024 9:12:00 AM IST

Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has expressed serious concern about the situation in Manipur and has urged both the state and central governments to work together with local communities to restore peace. ... read..

"Govt should look into the matter": Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on violence in Bangladesh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 5, 2024 6:11:56 AM IST

Condemning atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday said that the Bangladesh government must look into the matter and take care of the minoritie ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 30th Kolkata International Film Festival

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 4, 2024 9:11:59 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 30th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at the Dhana Dhanye Auditorium in Alipore on Wednesday. ... read..

Ebenyo, Kebede return to defend their World 25K crown

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 3, 2024 4:12:28 PM IST

Defending champions Daniel Ebenyo (Kenya) and (Ethiopia) will return to defend their titles in the world's first World Athletics Gold Label 25 K Race, World 25K Kolkata, which is scheduled on Sunday, December 15. ... read..

Provide security to Chinmoy Krishna Das's advocate: ISKCON official urges Bangladesh govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 3, 2024 2:12:23 PM IST

ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman on Tuesday urged the Bangladesh government to provide security to the advocate of Chinmoy Krishna Das citing the recent attack on his previous advocate. ... read..

"Travesty of US justice system," Suhel Seth on Biden's pardon to son

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 2, 2024 2:12:00 PM IST

Business consultant Suhel Seth, on Monday said that US President Joe Biden's unconditional pardon to his son Hunter Biden was a travesty of the US Justice system. He also called out the US justice system on the way they had handled Adani case. ... read..

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinches narrow victory over Chennaiyin FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 2, 2024 11:11:58 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged victorious in a tightly contested 1-0 match against Chennaiyin FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. The home team secured the win with a p ... read..

Greg Stewart thrilled with decisive role in victory over Chennaiyin FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 2, 2024 10:41:59 AM IST

Greg Stewart was ecstatic to play a pivotal role in securing all three points for his team during a thrilling match against Chennaiyin FC (CFC) at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

"Constitutional duty of governments to prioritize minorities": Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir amid tensions in Bangladesh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2024 7:12:03 PM IST

Amid tensions between India and Bangladesh over the arrest of monks and protests regarding the alleged atrocities against minorities, Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir emphasised on Sunday that it is the constitutional duty of every country to prioritise t ... read..

"Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo...": Diljit Dosanjh brings KKRs' iconic slogan to life during Kolkata concert

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2024 1:42:10 PM IST

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh performed in front of a packed crowd in Kolkata on Saturday as part of his 'Dil-Luminati Tour 2024.' ... read..

"We will not provide any..." Kolkata Hospital stops treating Bangladeshi patients as mark of protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2024 10:41:57 AM IST

The JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata has decided to stop treating patients from Bangladesh indefinitely due to the recent unrest in Bangladesh, particularly the anti-Hindu violence and disrespect towards the Indian national flag. ... read..

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