Bottlers told The Statesman that a total of 36 bottlers across the state allegedly suffered and were extorted by the ‘distributors’ allegedly under the instructions of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
The WBSBCL was established during the tenure of the then finance minister Amit Mitra with the stated objective of streamlining the liquor supply chain, plugging revenue leakages and curbing the circulation of illicit liquor following a series of hooch tragedies in the state.
Ms Paul, the minister for women and child development and social welfare, accompanied by local MP Raju Bista, inspected drinking water supply projects being implemented in the Mirik Municipality area under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, which is being funded by the Central government.
According to the 61-year-old senior BJP leader, the new government has also laid stress on ensuring that Central schemes reach intended beneficiaries.
The resignation of Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha member Sukendu Sekhar Roy on Monday has ignited intense political speculation in West Bengal, raising questions about potential shifts within the state and at the national level.
The Eastern Railway has so far operated 46 unreserved special trains to facilitate the journey of passengers during the ongoing Chhath Puja.
The idol of Goddess Jagadhatri at Chandannagar's Helapukur this year has been adorned with gold and diamond jewellery, prompting devotees to name the deity "Sonar Maa" (golden mother) with due reverence and affection.
Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee Monday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the central government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's order to resume MGNREGA in Bengal as a "historic victory" for the people of Bengal.
Every person in India should be allowed to practice his own religion without any fear, said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee this afternoon.
Rotary Club of Calcutta is 107-year-old Service Club based in Kolkata and is the first Rotary Club set up in India way back in 1919.
