TMC MLA Saokat Molla Summoned By CBI In Coal Scam Case: West Bengal
In a latest development in the Kolkata coal smuggling case, TMC MLA Saokat Molla has been summoned by CBI for investigation. CBI has asked Molla to bring documents related to bank transactions, passbooks, passport, identify proofs and other documents related to his business. CBI stated that Molla's name emerged during the interrogation of other suspects. Reportedly, several arrests have been made in the coal scam case which originated in… read-more
Tags: TMC, Saokat Molla, Asansol, Coal Scam, Kolkata
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
SEC Announces Civic Body Polls For 4 Corporations: West Bengal
West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC,) announced municipal elections dates for four corporations. Siliguri, Chandannagar, Bidhannagar and Asansol civic body elections are scheduled on January 22. "The counting of votes will be held on January 25," said SEC commissioner Sourav Das. The SEC will issue election notification on December 28 and the security arrangements to begin from January 3. Moreover, due to ongoing issues, Howrah… read-more
Tags: West Bengal, Asansol, Siliguri, Civic Body, sec
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Heavy Rainfall In Last 48 Hours Cause Flood-Like Situation: West Bengal
For the last 48 hours, the Asansol district has received heavy rainfall resulting in waterlogging and created a flood-like situation on September 30. In many areas, rainwater has reached six to eight feet height and has entered the houses of people which led them to move to the terrace of their buildings. IMD has stated that Odisha, West Bengal, and Gujarat may receive heavy rainfall in the coming days.
Tags: West Bengal, Asansol, HEAVY RAINFALL, INDIAN METEOROGICAL DEPARTMENT
Courtesy: ANI
Former BJP Leader Babul Supriyo Joins TMC In West Bengal
In a surprising development in West Bengal Politics, BJP's deserter Babul Supriyo has joined Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the presence of the party's National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on September 18. Tweeting the development, TMC said, ''We take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to him!" Supriyo, who represented BJP from Asansol as MP, had resigned on July 31 from the party.
Tags: BJP, TMC, West Bengal, Asansol, Babul Supriyo
Courtesy: Times Now News
Bengal's BJP MP Babul Supriyo Calls It Quit; To Focus on Social Service
West Bengal's BJP MP and former Union Minister Babul Supriyo have decided to exit from politics on July 31. On Facebook, Supriyo posted, ''Goodbye. I have listened to everyone my parents, wife, daughter. And after listening to them I can tell you goodbye.'' However, he also clarified that one need not be a politician to undertake social services. Besides, he expressed he had differences with BJP leaders.
Tags: Babul Supriyo, West Bengal, BJP, Asansol, politics
Courtesy: The Indian Express