Former TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta arrested in extortion case after midnight questioning
A late-night police operation in Rajarhat led to the arrest of former legislator Sabyasachi Dutta, who faces allegations linked to extortion and intimidation.
A late-night police operation in Rajarhat led to the arrest of former legislator Sabyasachi Dutta, who faces allegations linked to extortion and intimidation.
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.
A fire broke out in a two-storey building housing a printing press and several small shops on Amherst Street in central Kolkata on Thursday morning, triggering panic in the congested locality and a political blame game soon after.
Indian Railways continues its unwavering commitment to ensuring safe and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing festive season, reflecting the spirit of “Seva, Suraksha, Sankalp” — service, safety, and commitment.
Good news for aspiring medical students in the state — the Medical Council of India (MCI) has approved an additional 50 MBBS seats at Deben Mahato Government Medical College (DMGMC) in Purulia from the current academic year.
Bhai Phonta, the festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, was observed across West Bengal on Thursday with much enthusiasm and devotion.
Two top BJP leaders on Thursday accused the sons of a local Trinamul Congress leader of allegedly running a chit fund scam, based out of the industrial township of Asansol in West Burdwan district.
