LS polls: Discontent grows in TMC, BJP in Bengal over ticket distribution | Lok Sabha Elections News

Discontentment seems to be increasing by the day in sections of the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal with several leaders of both camps expressing displeasure over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Several TMC leaders aspiring for tickets have openly voiced their unhappiness over not being nominated… Continue reading LS polls: Discontent grows in TMC, BJP in Bengal over ticket distribution | Lok Sabha Elections News

Police, goons threatening Congress members to join TMC in Bengal: Adhir

If this goes on unchecked, it is bound to assume in the days to come a monstrous dimension, which will tell upon the democratic health of the nation as well as that of West Bengal,” Chowdhury said in his two-page letter | File photo Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday wrote to West… Continue reading Police, goons threatening Congress members to join TMC in Bengal: Adhir

2 GST tribunal benches will come up in Bengal: WB Finance Minister

Two GST tribunal benches will come up in West Bengal this year, Minister of State for Finance (Independent charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya told the Assembly on Thursday. The two benches, part of the central Appellate Tribunal, will address the issues of aggrieved parties, she said. “Two GST tribunal benches will come up in… Continue reading 2 GST tribunal benches will come up in Bengal: WB Finance Minister

17 fishermen rescued alive after trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal

Seventeen fishermen were rescued alive after their trawler capsized in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, officials said. The incident happened around 25 km away from Patharpratima in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district when the fishing trawler was returning from the sea due to a warning of inclement weather, they said. … Continue reading 17 fishermen rescued alive after trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal

TMC to table motion in assembly against ‘Centre withholding dues of Bengal’

The ruling Trinamool Congress will table a motion in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the issues of financial dues that the Union government owes to the state, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said. The opposition BJP said that the party will oppose the motion. “The Centre has started an… Continue reading TMC to table motion in assembly against ‘Centre withholding dues of Bengal’