Kolkata protest LIVE updates: BJP calls for Bengal Bandh after ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ protest march turns violent

Kolkata protest LIVE updates: BJP calls for Bengal Bandh after ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ protest march turns violent

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul lashed out at the Bengal government as she took part in the 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ called by her party on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, she said that the police and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government have become spineless. Ms. Paul also mentioned that the police have invalidated the orders of the … Read more

West Bengal govt begins disbursal of compensation to consenting landowners in Deocha Pachami

West Bengal govt begins disbursal of compensation to consenting landowners in Deocha Pachami

The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government handed over cheques and appointment letters to 200 tribal landowners of Deucha Panchami coal mine in Birbhum district on Wednesday, following a new package announcement on Monday. Around 150 landowners were handed over compensation cheques, land rights documents and appointment letters for jobs by district administration today while Chief … Read more