KOLKATA DEMOLITION DRIVE
'His office was illegal, that is why it was demolished': Sukanta Majumdar on Abhishek Banerjee
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar stated Abhishek Banerjee's office demolition was due to illegality. He questioned Banerjee's credibility and dismissed claims of BJP involvement in TMC's internal issues. Banerjee had challenged defectors to rejoin the party, promising his resignation. He also criticized those leaving after the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. Banerjee asserted that the BJP follows a script to save themselves from police action.
Amid dissent in Trinamool Congress ranks, Mamata Banerjee's 'Girgiti' poem takes swipe at political turncoats
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has written a new poem titled 'Girgiti' or Chameleon. Political observers believe it is a message for party leaders who have been critical. The poem targets those who change loyalties for personal gain. This comes as several TMC leaders express dissatisfaction and resign. Banerjee's poem also touches on the erosion of values in public life.
Demolition drive conducted near Howrah railway station in West Bengal amid heavy security
West Bengal authorities conducted a heavily secured demolition drive near Howrah Railway Station to remove alleged illegal encroachments. This action follows state minister Dilip Ghosh's assertion that bulldozers will be deployed nationwide against unauthorized constructions. The demolitions aim to address concerns over illegal structures, with assurances of due process from another minister.
Bulldozers will roll across country against illegal constructions: Dilip Ghosh
"Bulldozers will roll across the entire country. Wherever there is illegal construction, bulldozers will be deployed. The new government that has come to power here in Bengal has initiated this process right from day one. I appeal to anyone involved in illegal activities to conduct their operations within the bounds of the law, and the government will extend its full cooperation to them... We will not tolerate any form of encroachment on government land," Ghosh said.
Emergency: When Prakash Karat went underground, took refuge in AIIMS
CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat recalls his experiences during the 1975 Emergency, including going underground and seeking refuge at AIIMS. He contrasts Indira Gandhi's "knee-jerk reaction" with the current "institutionalised" authoritarianism, highlighting the broader threat to democracy. Karat emphasizes that the present danger is more comprehensive, driving opposition parties to unite in defense of the constitutional system.
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New CJI, rulings on personal liberty, places of worship: Key events in Supreme Court
In 2024, the Supreme Court of India made impactful decisions on electoral bonds, 'bulldozer' justice, and religious site disputes. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna introduced reforms to ease case backlogs. Significant rulings involved political accountability, appointment of election commissioners, and environmental issues. Noteworthy cases included electoral interference, NEET-UG malpractice, and the status of various religious sites.
Three months before Andhra polls, TDP's Nara Lokesh wraps up year-long 'Padyatra'
Walking 25 km every day and traversing almost 3,131 km through 95 Assembly constituencies, Lokesh has come a long way from January 27 when he started his padyatra.
View: How civilisations have been laid waste by a trashy disposal culture
Given that garbage is an inevitable component of city life, it is not surprising that it evokes a myriad of emotions among people, not all of them necessarily unpleasant. Some see them as rich resources for the study of the contemporary urban condition, others regard them as liminal metaphors for the marginalised. Some are even inspired to poetry by it, perceiving philosophical depth in trash. For many, though, all of these are a waste—of time.
Assembly elections, GST, high-profile cases mark 2017
Two terrorists were killed by the army as it foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP and the rise of Lord Ram in Bengal
Environment lessons in Bengali in government approved textbooks for Class III have changed the word 'ramdhanu' to 'rongdhonu' to get rid of Ram.
I did not criticise Islam in 'Lajja': Taslima Nasrin
Taslima Nasrin says she did not criticise Islam in her controversial novel "Lajja" and the fatwa against her is because of her criticism of the religion in many of her other books.
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