WEST BENGAL CID KOLKATA
GE Power India gets order to supply main turbine spares
GE Power India Ltd (GPIL) announced receiving an order from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals for main turbine spares to be fulfilled within 18 months, as stated in an exchange filing. The order is valued at Rs 76.67 million excluding GST. GPIL specialises in engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and servicing of power plants and equipment, operating engineering centers in Noida and Kolkata, and a boiler manufacturing unit in Durgapur, West Bengal.
SC quashes decision of Bengal authorities to cancel contract, terms it classic case of arbitrariness
The bench referred to the fact that the decision to cancel the contract was taken purportedly at the behest of a minister. The top court had reserved the judgement on May 8. While reserving the verdict, the bench had said the contracts awarding work to private parties should not be cancelled without assigning reasons.
TMC, BJP ready for bypoll battle in 4 Bengal assembly seats on Wednesday
Four assembly seats in West Bengal are up for bypolls, with BJP leveraging its Lok Sabha success and TMC looking to build on electoral gains. Three seats are in south Bengal, won by BJP in 2021 but later switched to TMC. BJP and TMC have fielded candidates, with Left Front and Congress also in the race. Elections are closely watched, with results expected on July 13.
Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan
The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant", he said.
West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
Brand Storii forays into West Bengal with launch of Storii Devasom Spa & Resort, Kolkata
Speaking on the launch, Ravi Todi, director, South City Group, said the prime location of Storii Kolkata offers the perfect retreat for relaxation and revitalization. "Yet another magnificent development by South City Group. We have chosen ITC Hotels to manage the property given their excellence in hospitality," he added.
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose files defamation suit against Mamata Banerjee for unsavoury remarks
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and certain TMC leaders at the Calcutta High Court. This action came in response to Banerjee's statement claiming that women had expressed fear about visiting Raj Bhavan due to alleged incidents there.
Calcutta Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Police kickstart efforts to identify hawking zones in city
Mayor-in-Council and MLA Debasish Kumar was in Gariahat on Friday, with Municipal officers and police personnel, to get on ground information about the hawkers through surveys. “We have created forms and we are jotting down details about the hawkers. We will collect their information and submit it before the committee formed by the Chief Minister,” Kumar said.
Stop bulldozing poor peoples' livelihood, says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Two days after the chief minister reprimanded civic authorities and raised questions on the attitude of the authorities in addressing civic problems and encroachments on state government’s lands, Police and civic authorities started pulling down roadside alleged encroachments, temporary shops, selling food and bulldozing roadside stalls. “The Chief Minister conducted two meetings where she spoke about stopping encroachments of government lands. Banerjee said police, state minister Sujit Bose, Gautam Deb, Haldia Development Authority-all are thieves,” Adhikari said.
Britannia committed to Bengal, says Amit Mitra amid no word on Kolkata plant operation
Britannia Industries Limited reaffirms commitment to West Bengal, with plans to enhance business operations despite worker VRS acceptance. The company's managing director will visit to ensure no major impact on operations, emphasizing sustained manufacturing and the continued presence in Kolkata.
BJP announces name of candidates for by-polls to 4 assembly seats in Bengal
The BJP announced Kalyan Chaubey and three new candidates for the July 10 West Bengal assembly by-polls. They will contest against Trinamool Congress candidates in Maniktala, Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin (SC), and Bagda (SC). This follows recent vacancies and a shift in political dynamics within the Matua community and other key constituencies.
MSMEs are like mitochondria power engines which are boosting West Bengal’s economy, says Shashi Panja, Minister of Industries, West Bengal
West Bengal has close to 90 lakh MSME enterprises, many of them single-person enterprises, and they employ over 1 crore people.
'Old is gold': Dilip Ghosh's cryptic message amid disgruntlement in Bengal BJP
BJP's Lok Sabha tally in the state dipped to 12 in this election from 18 in 2019, when Ghosh was the BJP state president. The saffron party had targeted to win 30 of the 42 seats this time. Ghosh was defeated at the hands of TMC's Kirti Azad by nearly 1.38 lakh votes in the Bardhaman-Durgapur seat.
Bengal police to bring one of key suspects in Bangla MP's murder from Nepal to Kolkata
West Bengal CID will bring a key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar from Nepal to Kolkata. Muhammed Siyam Hussain, who allegedly fled to Nepal after the murder, was apprehended last Thursday. The decision to transfer him to Indian authorities is due to the murder occurring within Kolkata's jurisdiction. Efforts to locate the missing MP's body parts and investigate his disappearance continue.
CRPF jawan molests two women in Kolkata's Chitpur
A CRPF jawan was on Monday arrested for allegedly molesting two women in the city's Chitpur area, an officer said. The jawan, who was returning from election duty in Baruipur in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, reached the Kolkata railway station on Sunday night from where he was scheduled to board a special train, he said.
Repolling underway in two booths in West Bengal
The booth in the Barasat constituency is located at the Kadambagachi Saradar Para FP School in the Deganga assembly segment, while the one in Mathurapur is located at the Aaddir Mahal Srichaitanya Bidyapith in the Kakdwip assembly seat, they added.
Bangladesh MP murder: Police arrest butcher; takes his help to locate body parts
The West Bengal CID arrested a butcher in Bongaon for allegedly assisting in the murder and dismemberment of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The victim's body parts were found scattered, and the investigation revealed a murder plot involving multiple accomplices.
'Bangladesh MP Strangulated, cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones': Police reveal gruesome details of alleged murder; one detained
The West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) detained a suspect on Thursday evening in connection with the alleged murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar. According to a PTI report, authorities suspect that the MP was "lured" into a flat in New Town by a woman and subsequently killed by contract killers.
Bangladesh MP's friend paid Rs 5 crore to murder him: West Bengal CID
An investigation into the murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar revealed that a friend paid Rs 5 crore for the killing. Anar, missing since May 13 in Kolkata, was found murdered. Three arrests were made in connection with the case.
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