Expressing his regrets, Suvendu Adhikari said, "Words fail to express my sorrow for the precious lives lost in this tragedy. My deepest condolences go out to their bereaved families."
Reports indicate that the ED has obtained information suggesting that substantial amounts of money were deposited into Biswas's account in exchange for extending favours to Sona Pappu and Joy Kamdar.
Visuals from the spot shared on Facebook Live have captured the Bengal cabinet Minister being briefed by a senior official about the ongoing resuce operation.
Police and disaster management teams have arrived at the scene; bulldozers and gas cutters have been brought in for rescue operations.
Police sources say that the Nadia-based Zilla Parishad member, along with her husband, has not returned home since Monday.
In an endeavour to bring a participative environment in management and decision making, Eastern Railway held the participation of railway employees in management (PREM) meeting today in the presence of Milind Deouskar, general manager of the ER.
On World Family Day, the authorities of Centre for Research on Energy & Clean Air brought out a report on the gradually declining air quality at the twin cities of Asansol-Durgapur that prompted a citizen's committee to appeal for immediate remedy.
Buddha Purnima this year was celebrated without causing any harm to the wild animals at the annual tribal jungle hunting festival in Ayodhya Hills, Purulia.
Special summer safety kits have been procured by local police keeping in mind the health of the traffic personnel on duty under the scorching sun.
In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in West Bengal, Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has issued a legal notice to former Union minister John Barla, who defected to the ruling Trinamul Congress
