The complaint was filed by a businessman from Bidhannagar who owns a hotel named "The Shovarani" who claimed that the property was forcibly acquired after paying a token amount of only Rs 50 lakh.
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.
The chief minister said that Delhi's first 200 metric-tonne-per-day capacity biogas plant will process cow dung and dairy waste, addressing other challenges faced by the cow shelters and dairies.
The two-day conclave showcased the work of four Lucknow-based laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) — the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), and the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI).
In a social media post on X, Arvind Kejriwal said that despite the repeated bomb threats received by the schools in a year, no one has been caught yet.
With an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections, the CPI-M has announced plans to set up a Mahila Brigade across north Bengal districts after Durga Puja.
A capacity-building and awareness workshop on MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) empowerment — “Navigating NSIC, ONDC & GST Compliances” — was held at the JDIOWA Seminar Hall here on Friday, drawing over 60 MSME owners from across north Bengal.
