Tag: Cooch Behar
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Two Bangladeshis, trying to sneak into India, shot dead in Cooch Behar
According to BSF sources, on Monday morning, some people had entered Indian territory from Bangladesh to smuggle cattle. When the BSF challenged him, they attacked the BSF, which retaliated, killing the two.
August 30, 2021 -
Questions over Bangladesh nationality of Union Minister of State Nishit Pramanik open Pandora’s box
Nisith Pramanik had taken charge as the Union Minister of State for two departments, including Home in the Narendra Modi government in the just conducted reshuffle.
July 18, 2021 -
Political violence on in Cooch-Behar
The NHRC has received around 1980 complaints related to post-poll violence from across the state, while the number from Cooch Behar stands at over 300.
July 16, 2021 -
Caged due to ill health, girl rescued in Cooch Behar
The parents, daily wage earners, set up a wooden cage on the veranda of their house and kept her there.
July 15, 2021 -
After Nisith elevation, TMC on anti-BJP drive in Cooch Behar
"When Rabri Devi, the wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav, can become the Chief Minister of Bihar, educational qualification does not matter," a political observer, however, said.
July 13, 2021 -
Guv seeks probe into protests he faced in C Behar
Mr Dhankar's convoy was shown black flags and protesters shouted 'go back' slogans during his visit to meet people allegedly affected by post-poll violence.
May 15, 2021 -
Visit to turbulent area flouts norms: CM to Guv
She referred to the ‘Manual of Protocol and Ceremonials’ of the home department of the state government, which says that visits of governors are finalised by the secretary of the governor after obtaining the orders of the government.
May 13, 2021 -
CID takes over Sitalkuchi probe
Investigators will visit booth number 126/5 in Jorpatki in Sitalkuchi assembly constituency where CISF personnel had opened fire after they allegedly came under attack from a group of villagers.
April 17, 2021 -
BJP urges EC to scan ‘Mamata audio clip’ on rally with Cooch Behar victims’ bodies
The TMC has already described the audio clip as "bogus" and said no such conversation took place.
April 17, 2021 -
‘Let the election be over, we will not spare anybody’: Mamata after meeting Cooch Behar victims’ families
BJP President J.P. Nadda, however, criticized Mamata Banerjee for doing politics on religious lines in Sitalkuchi.
April 14, 2021 -
West Bengal polls: 4 dead as central forces open fire after coming under attack from locals in Cooch Behar
Election officials said a report on the incident has been sought from the district officials.
April 10, 2021 -
Miffed, Muslims await TMC word on poll candidate
Though the TMC had nominated Muslim candidate Fazal Karim Miah and he was elected the MLA from Tufanganj in 2016, this time around, Mamata Banerjee has nominated a Hindu, Pranab Kumar Dey (Manik), for the same seat.
March 9, 2021 -
BJP revs up poll work in NBengal; Guv opens festival in Cooch Behar
Very significantly, after the political rally attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Cooch Behar on 11 February, the 11th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav-2021 was inaugurated in Cooch Behar this evening by West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, in association with Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel, and MP Nisith Pramanik.
February 15, 2021 -
Cooch Behar Covid figures raise eyebrows
The matter came to light after authorities recorded one death owing to Covid-19 in Cooch Behar district, but the bulletin released after some days showed no death in Cooch Behar district.
August 5, 2020 -
Covid cases prompt restrictions at NBMCH
A 25-year-old house keeping staff, who was in quarantine, tested positive for the virus today. According to NBMCH sources, around 10 doctors, house-keeping staff, interns, nursing staff and technicians have been infected in the past few days.
June 8, 2020 -
North Bengal sees spike in Covid-19 cases
The health department has, meanwhile, demanded two new TrueNat machines for the district that will conduct primary Covid tests.
June 1, 2020 -
Minister blames Centre for migrant issues, Covid spread
Mr Bista also requested him to arrange a 200-bed shelter for boys and girls separately until they are capable to pay their room rent there.
May 30, 2020