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Bengal shifts 12,000 people to safety, Assam monitors situation as GLOF hits adjoining Bhutan
West Bengal has taken precautionary measures by evacuating 12,000 residents from areas near the Sankosh River. This action follows a significant rise in water levels caused by a glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan. Authorities in Assam are closely monitoring vulnerable regions for potential impacts from the flood. National and State Disaster Response Force teams are prepared for rescue operations if necessary.
Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood triggers alert in North Bengal; thousands relocated, disaster response teams deployed
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) has been reported at Lemthang in Bhutan, triggering a high alert across North Bengal as water flows downstream towards the Sankosh River. Authorities have urged residents along the river and its tributaries to move to safer locations. Around 4,000-5,000 people have been moved to shelters, while disaster response teams remain on alert amid concerns over possible flooding in the Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars.
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accuses opposition of politicising Chorbagan stampede
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited families of the victims of the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede. Nineteen individuals lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries during the tragic event. Adhikari expressed discontent with opposition parties politicising the tragedy instead of supporting the affected families. He offered Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the family of one victim during his visit.
West Bengal assembly bypolls: BJP forms 263-member state executive committee
The West Bengal BJP has formed a 263-member state executive committee. This committee will assign organizational responsibilities to senior leaders for upcoming by-elections. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will oversee the Tamluk organizational district, including Nandigram. Union ministers and state ministers have also received specific organizational charges. The committee formation follows a year-long delay after the state president took charge.
Hindu candidate Gobindadeb Pramanik barred from contesting Bangladesh elections in ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s constituency Gopalganj-3
At a time when Bangladesh is seeing persecution of Hindus and minorities, a key Hindu candidate Gobindadeb Pramanik has been barred from contesting elections. The nomination of Gobindadeb Pramanik was cancelled due to alleged invalid signatures, a reason cited by returning officer. Gobindadeb Pramanik planned to run from Gopalganj, which was formerly represented by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and has 50 percent of Hindu voters.
Cooch Behar: Violence, latent complexities likely to seal Nisith Pramanik's fate on Rajbanshi land
Nisith Pramanik's political journey in Cooch Behar reflects shifting dynamics, from defeating TMC in 2019 to facing a four-cornered fight in the upcoming polls amidst complex alliances and rising tensions.
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Union minister Nisith Pramanik gets anticipatory bail in attempt to murder case
Pramanik moved the Circuit Bench on a direction of the Supreme Court, before which he had filed a prayer for protection earlier.
Supreme Court asks West Bengal Police not to take coercive action against Nisith Pramanik
The Supreme Court has granted relief to Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Pramanik by ordering the West Bengal police not to take any coercive action against him in a 2018 attempt-to-murder case.Pramanik, who joined the BJP in 2019, had refuted the allegation of orchestrating the violence against Trinamool Congress workers.
Supreme Court issues notice to Bengal on anticipatory bail plea of Union Minister Pramanik
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on January 12 a plea of union minister of state for home affairs Nisith Pramanik seeking anticipatory bail in an attempt-to-murder case lodged against him in 2018. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal issued notice to the West Bengal government.
'PM Vishwakarma' scheme to be game changer for artisans: Union minister Nisith Pramanik
The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to provide collateral-free loans and training to traditional craftsmen and artisans. With a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for five years, the scheme is expected to benefit around 30 lakh families of artisans and craftsmen. Union Minister Nisith Pramanik stated that the scheme will empower skilled artisans and provide them with credit and digital support. Loans under the scheme will be offered at a concessional interest rate of 5%, with the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises covering the interest subvention.
Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked in Bengal
The convoy of Union Minister Nisith Pramanik was attacked on Saturday allegedly by supporters of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, a charge the ruling party dismissed. The incident occurred in the Sahibganj area when Pramanik attempted to visit the Block Development Office where scrutinising nomination papers for the upcoming panchayat polls was going on.
CBI to probe attack on minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy: Calcutta HC
Pramanik's convoy was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress workers at Dinhata in Cooch Behar district on February 25. The HC has ordered the local police station to hand over all case-related documents to the central agency.
Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar and MoS Pramanik visit Dinhata to meet BJP workers
Majumdar, during his visit, claimed that they will not be stopped by any obstacle. "The minister was attacked but our people are being arrested," Majumdar said. It is pertinent to mention that Police booked 48 BJP workers on Monday under non-bailable sections of the IPC, including attempt to murder, and the Arms Act in connection with the clashes in Coochbehar's Burirhat on Saturday.
BJP raises concern about Bengal law & order after attack on MoS
A day after attack on Minister of State (MoS) under the Union Ministry for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik's convoy, BJP's West Bengal unit and the minister himself raised concern about the law & order situation in the state. Pramanik claimed that he has been targeted for being a 'Rajbonshi'.
Attack on minister's convoy: BJP, minister Nisith Pramanik raise concern about law & order in Bengal
Pramanik's convoy was attacked and vandalised on Saturday in Coochbehar’s Dinhata allegedly by Trinamool workers who pelted stones and hurled bombs, as claimed by the BJP minister. The minister claimed the stones were pelted at his vehicle and bullet marks were identified on his “bullet proof” vehicle.
MoS Pramanik appears before court in 2009 case
Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Pramanik appeared before the Alipurduar court on Tuesday in connection with a 2009 extortion case. After appearance in court, Pramanik said, "I was asked to appear before the court. That is why I have come as a law abiding citizen. Earlier, I could not come due to the ongoing Parliament session."
Prez poll: Nisith Pramanik, Mulayam Singh given fresh ballots after first voting attempt fails
BJP leader Nisith Pramanik and SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav were issued fresh ballots after they could not cast their votes properly in the first attempt in the presidential poll being held Monday.
Centre's new scheme to minimise migration of people from border areas: Union Min
VVP is aiming at enhancing infrastructure in villages along India's border with China, in states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh. Activities under the VVP include building infrastructure such as housing, tourist centres, road connectivity, providing decentralised renewable energy, direct-to-home access for Doordarshan and educational channels, and support for livelihood generation.
Govt discussing possibility of adopting 'one state, one sport' policy
Union Minister of State for Sports Nisith Pramanik said Thakur held a virtual meeting with the state sports ministers and officials and discussed the matter of "one state, one sport". "The government will take an appropriate decision at an appropriate time," Pramanik said during the Question Hour.
Nisith Pramanik claims there has been lack of development in North Bengal
“In democracy, people are the most important factor, and keeping in mind people's sentiments, appropriate decision will be taken,” Pramanik, who is MoS for Home Affairs, told media persons on Tuesday, asked about separate statehood demands for North Bengal.
Come clean on Nisith’s citizenship: Opposition to BJP
While Congress MP from Assam, Ripun Bora, has already sought an enquiry into his citizenship status, Left Front chairman Biman Bose has also demanded a probe. West Bengal’s ruling party Trinamool Congress has demanded that Pramanik’s citizenship documents be made public.
RS MP seeks probe into nationality of MoS Home Nisith Pramanik; TMC joins row
In his letter, which was also posted on his Twitter handle, Bora claimed that the reports in news channels namely Barak Bangla and Republic TV Tripura and digital media, India Today and Business Standard, showed that Pramanik a Bangladeshi national.
2 West Bengal BJP MPs resign as MLAs
Sarkar and Pramanik, MPs of Ranaghat and Cooch Behar respectively, went to the assembly and submitted their resignation letters to Speaker Biman Banerjee. Pramanik said that they are quitting as MLAs as per the directive of the BJP leadership.
BJP fields candidate with 11 criminal cases, TMC seeks arrest
According to a mandatory affidavit filed by Pramanik along with his nomination papers, he declared he has 11 cases pending against him, his first brush with the law being in 2009.
Tech Mahindra sacks Chief Diversity Officer for discrimination
Pramanik said he answered all the questions asked by the Tech Mahindra ombudsman and provided evidence for investigation.
Soon to retire Microsoft India chairman Pramanik wants to help companies navigate disruptions
Microsoft India chairman, who is retiring from the firm this month, plans to split his time between his family and friends, working on social impact causes and mentoring startups
Govt should favour alternative means of connectivity like White Space: Microsoft's Bhaskar Pramanik
Microsoft, which has launched this technology in other parts of the world such as Kenya and South Africa, has always worked along with telecom operators, said Pramanik.
Windows 8, not what everybody wanted: Microsoft India chairman
Bhaskar Pramanik may still love Windows 8 and consider it a great product, but he admits that it was not what everybody wanted.
Microsoft to commission three "hyper-scale" centres in India
Software major Microsoft today said it will commission three "hyper-scale" data centres in India before the end of this year.
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