The ground was decorated with symbols deeply associated with the state, ranging from Kolkata’s yellow taxis, hand-pulled rickshaws to images of Dakshineswar Temple and Belur Math.
PM Modi said that Syama Prasad Mookerjee emerged as the key figure who resisted such efforts and launched a movement for a separate homeland for Bengali Hindus within India.
The bifurcation of Bengal and the subsequent creation of West Bengal owes its origin to the leadership of Shyama Prasad Mookherjee who championed the idea of a ‘Hindu homeland’ within the Indian union.
The date holds historical significance as it was on June 20, 1947, that the Bengal Provincial Legislative Assembly passed the resolution for West Bengal to remain a part of India.
The restrictions will not be applicable for vehicles carrying LPG Cylinders, CNG, petroleum, oil, lubricants and oxygen, vegetable, medicine, fruits, fish and milk.
Witnessing a rising trend, the state fisheries department carried out internal trade of 1.78 lakh tonnes in the last financial year.
In a bid to cater to the seasonal rush, the Eastern Railway has decided to run long distance special trains and local EMUs for the ongoing Shravani Mela. The Shravani Mela special train is to be operated during the months of July and August on various dates till 10 August.
Trinamul Congress has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of his longest foreign tour whether he would raise some pertinent question with the international community.
In a startling revelation made at the Alipore court today, the state counsel today is reported to have told the court that the inhaler, which was given to the victim at the south city law college on 25 June night was not brought to help the victim to recover but to prolong the alleged brutality.
Central Bank of India, Kolkata zonal office, under the leadership of zonal head, P C Khurana, celebrated Doctors' Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The event was marked by staff actively participating in felicitating doctors throughout the zone.
