Howrah, West Bengal: Fifty Bangladeshi nationals leave Howrah Railway Station under a Tamil Nadu Police escort for the Bongaon-Petrapole border as part of the repatriation process.
Howrah, West Bengal: Former Howrah Sadar INTTUC president Arvind Das has been arrested by Golabari Police on charges of extortion and criminal intimidation. He was apprehended from a relative's house in Siliguri during a late-night operation by Howrah City Police. Produced before a Howrah court today, Das faces multiple extortion cases linked to the Howrah Station area.
Howrah, West Bengal: On the resignation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, Senior lawyer P.N. Mishra says, "Two people have resigned from their posts, and I welcome this. They have resigned while keeping high moral standards in mind and have paved the way for an impartial investigation. Now it is up to the authorities above them to ensure a fair investigation..."
Howrah, West Bengal: On the resignation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, Senior lawyer P.N. Mishra says, "Those five judges should also be involved. The way benches are constituted by the Chief Justice through administrative action it should not happen like ordinary administrative matters where all judges sit together in a Full Court meeting and take decisions. Similarly, all judges of the Supreme Court or the Allahabad High Court should sit together and decide which five judges should conduct the investigation. Only then can it be considered an impartial investigation..."
Howrah, West Bengal: On the resignation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, Senior lawyer P.N. Mishra says, "As per the news reports, Champat Rai and Anil Mishra have resigned from their posts. This step taken by them is commendable, because they should have resigned. When allegations are levelled against a trust and these people were the main functionaries and trustees of that trust, their resignation will ensure that there is no doubt about an impartial investigation..."
Tikiapara, West Bengal: The railway administration arrived with bulldozers to carry out an encroachment removal drive along the Tikiapara bypass area, targeting illegal slum structures built on railway land. A large number of police personnel and central forces have been deployed at the site
An exceptional Yoga Day programme was held at Kolkata’s Red Road this morning, in which people from all walks of life participated, giving an important message on the vitality of Yoga in everyone’s lives.
This time, the theme was ‘Yoga For Healthy Ageing’ which emphasised the importance of Yoga in all ages to remain fit and healthy.
Howrah, West Bengal: On a Drone Show ahead of International Yoga Day, A Local says, "The show on Howrah Bridge, the lighting was very good. I would request that as a citizen these type of shows should continue... I saw 2-3 yoga posture. I saw a portrait of Narendra Modi ji, I saw Swami Vivekananda..."
Howrah, West Bengal: On the eve of the 12th International Day of Yoga, the historic Howrah Bridge was illuminated in the colors of the Indian national flag
Howrah, West Bengal: NCPI leader Shiuli Kundu's daughter Deepanwita Kundu says, "The NCPI party office has been operational since 2022. Various types of party-related activities are carried out there..."
Howrah, West Bengal: The Nationalist Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI), a Registered Unrecognised Political Party (RUPP) headquartered in Sankrail, has recently drawn attention after reports of a political realignment involving a group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs aligning with the NDA
(Visuals from Jago Bishwa Party office Howrah)
Howrah, West Bengal: A local says, "...The office was set up about eight years ago...People keep coming here with vehicles. However, we do not go inside much, so we are not aware of internal activities...."
Howrah, West Bengal: BJP leader Sajol Ghosh says, "...Earlier, rohu and katla fish were found in ponds, but now TMC’s ‘rohu and katla’ are hiding arms inside ponds..."
Howrah, West Bengal: On the demolition of illegal structures, Former minister Arup Roy says, "....They (Hawkers) should first be provided with alternative accommodation before being evicted. They have families, and their children are going to school. The authorities should take these concerns seriously…"
Howrah, West Bengal: Minister Umesh Rai says, “The entire state of West Bengal has turned Bhagwa. I am also a part of Bengal, and I am grateful for the enthusiasm and support shown by the people. By winning 208 seats, the people of Bengal have delivered a clear and decisive mandate. I have been given the opportunity to represent Howrah in the Council of Ministers. I sincerely thank my party leadership, especially the Chief Minister, for placing their trust in me..."
Howrah, West Bengal: BJP MLA Umesh Rai is likely to be inducted as a cabinet minister in the new BJP government
BJP MLA Umesh Rai says, "I am a worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party. I have worked with full dedication for the party. In this election, the party gave me an opportunity for the third time. Generally, the BJP does not give such opportunities, but I won the election. The people here supported me wholeheartedly and blessed me. From the very next day after winning, I have been continuously meeting people and addressing their problems..."
Howrah, West Bengal: Reacting to the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, BJP MLA Umesh Rai says, "This is an unfortunate incident, but one must understand that Newton's Third Law applies to everyone, every action has a reaction. Over the past 15 years, we have seen how members of opposition political parties were allegedly attacked, shown black flags, insulted, and targeted with 'go back' slogans. Senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress led this political culture. Today, circumstances have changed, but the people remain the same. People learn from what they see. Now you are witnessing the anger of the public..."