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.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set for a major leadership reshuffle in West Bengal, with the election for the post of state president scheduled for Thursday, 3 July.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the national students’ convocation of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), highlighting the critical role of cost accountants in India's economic progress and its journey towards a sustainable future.
Coal India Limited has signed an MoU with Hindustan Copper Limited to jointly explore and develop opportunities in the copper and critical minerals sectors.
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced a progressive new policy aimed at reforming its land acquisition compensation framework.
The Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway celebrated the 25 anniversary of 12313/12314 Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express today. The inaugural journey of the train was operated in the year 2000, connecting Kolkata with the nation's capital, New Delhi.
