With central agencies stepping in, the Malda incident has escalated into a major probe as investigators examine the sequence of events and the role of those arrested.
Addressing a rally in Malda, Modi said that the demographic balance in many areas of the state is being disrupted due to illegal infiltration.
Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has said leaders above 40 years cannot head the youth wings anymore. However, those who reach 40 years will be absorbed in the main organisation.
In a significant step towards boosting Malda’s economy and preserving its unique heritage, additional district magistrate (development) Anindya Sarkar on Monday convened a meeting with stakeholders and line departments to expedite the process of securing geographical indication (GI) tags for eight products of the district.
Not too long ago, residents of English Bazaar town in Malda would brace themselves whenever dark clouds gathered overhead.
Around 50 meters of the ring embankment at the Bhutni island in Malda gave way around 11 pm yesterday, leading…
As per the website of the department of irrigation and waterways, the Ganga is flowing at a level of 25.39 m, which is above .09 m from extreme danger level, while the district irrigation department claimed that people need not fear about anything.
According to sources, the block has been facing erosion at places like Lalutola, Bhimatola and now at Birnagar, where the river has so far swallowed almost 70 huts and 150 bighas of agricultural land.
Locals added that the accused youth, also known as Hannan, lived alone and did not mingle with the neighbors in the past four months.
A statement issued by the BSF, South Bengal Frontier, said all intelligence agencies are now working together in the case.
