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West Bengal govt to observe death anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Overton Window continues to move ‘right’

K Bhattacharjee - 22 June, 2019

West Bengal state government has decided to observe the death anniversary of the legendary Shyama Prasad Mookerjee

News Reports

Bhatpara violence: Clashes erupt yet again as BJP delegation reach the area after two people died, Police lathicharge locals

OpIndia Staff - 22 June, 2019

The BJP delegation had visited Bhatpara to review the situation and investigate the reports of violence against BJP workers after violent clashes on Thursday claimed the lives of 2 people and injured several.

Crime

West Bengal: Internet services shut down in North 24 Parganas district after clashes leave 2 dead in Bhatpara

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2019

It was reported on Thursday that two people had died and three were injured as a consequence of the clashes which were said to be between Trinamool and BJP supporters.

Politics

West Bengal violence: Two dead and three injured in BJP-TMC clashes in Bhatpara

OpIndia Staff - 20 June, 2019

Bombs were hurled and several bullets were fired in the air during the clash between the two groups near a newly constructed police station, which was scheduled for inauguration on Thursday.

Political History of India

The Partition of Bengal: Supported by all sections of Bengali Hindus to protect their own lives and identity

Kausik Gangopadhyay - 20 June, 2019

On West Bengal day, we revisit the partition of West Bengal and how all Bengali Hindus fought for their homeland

News Reports

After Lok Sabha, ‘Jai Shri Ram’, ‘Jai Ma Kali’ and ‘Allah Hu Akbar’ slogans echo in West Bengal Assembly

Shashank Bharadwaj - 20 June, 2019

Apart from 'Jai Sri Ram', slogans like Jai Ma Kali, Allahu Akbar, Radhe Radhe were are also heard during the swearing-in ceremony in the West Bengal assembly.

News Reports

Kolkata Muslims write to Mamata Banerjee: Don’t let culprits who attacked doctors and Ushoshie get away just because they are Muslims

OpIndia Staff - 20 June, 2019

Notable Muslims of Kolkata write a letter to Mamata Banerjee expressing anguish over the latest events in the state

News Reports

CBI summons investigative journalist Mathew Samuel in connection with Narada Scam

OpIndia Staff - 19 June, 2019

The Narada Scam relates to a sting operation conducted by investigative journalist Mathew Samuel on TMC leaders and IAS officers wherein they were allegedly caught on camera accepting bribes in exchange of favours.

Crime

Kolkata: Former Miss India, Uber driver attacked by mob, Fardin Khan, Sheik Rahit, and 5 others arrested

OpIndia Staff - 19 June, 2019

The Kolkata police finally swung into action and arrested seven men: Sheik Rahit, Fardin Khan, Sk. Sabir Ali, Sk. Gani, Sk. Imran Ali, Sk. Wasim and Atif Khan, for allegedly harassing the complainant.

Politics