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In a veiled attack at the BJP, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that attempts were being made to disturb peace in West Bengal, with “burqa-clad men” being sent to streets to create panic amid rumours of child lifting.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal government not to take any coercive steps against former IPS officer Bharati Ghosh, who recently joined BJP.

In a major reshuffle, ADG of West Bengal Police Anuj Sharma took charge as the new Kolkata Police Commissioner, replacing IPS officer Rajeev Kumar. Kumar was made Additional Director General (ADG) of the State CID Department.

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable drowned in river Padma while chasing cow smugglers near the Indo-Bangla border in West Bengal’s Murshidabd district, an official said.

Senior opposition leaders, including West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, took part in a mega rally organised by the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday against the ‘dictatorial’ attitude of the central government. 

In a fresh standoff with West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee government, the BJP has written to the Kolkata police seeking permission to hold a demonstration at the same spot where the Chief Minister sat on a protest against the centre recently.

Three people were burnt to death after a fire broke out in a slum in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, police said on Monday.The incident took place in Ghatal area on Sunday night.

Manner and timing of the CBI action in West Bengal reeks of political vendetta. The graceless spectacle in Kolkata captures a drama that officers, landing up allegedly unannounced and warrantless, at the residence of the state police chief.

The BJP, TMC turf war in West Bengal is veering out of control. BJP leader Mukul Roy is among the four people who have been named in connection with the killing of Trinamool Congress.

Nadia: Two persons have been arrested in connection with the killing of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA…