The programme marked the introduction of five Traffic Marshals by the Siliguri Metropolitan Police as part of efforts to strengthen traffic management in the city.
Kunal Ghosh combined political attacks, sarcasm and personal barbs to counter BJP legislators, triggering repeated interruptions and drawing the Speaker into the controversy.
In the first meeting between the Department of Tourism and various tourism industry associations, state Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh said the government has a "vision to transform Bengal into a global destination".
West Bengal tourism minister Shankar Ghosh said a final decision on organising the Durga Puja Carnival in 2026 would be taken after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The white pea curry served along with puffed rice is one of the favourite breakfast snacks enjoyed by locals in the area.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, accompanied by Siliguri MLA Dr Shankar Ghosh, called on Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Videos circulating online show Murmu severely bleeding after the assault, while their vehicles were reportedly pelted with stones as they assessed the flood situation in Jalpaiguri, one of the worst-hit areas.
"I will see it to the end. TMC's nasty politics should be stopped. It is also humiliation of the womenfolk in Siliguri, as TMC has used a woman to lodge a false allegation against a political leader. I have informed the West Bengal Governor of the matter..."
This time around, the constituency is set to witness an interesting battle between CPI-M heavyweight Asok Bhattacharya and his former "disciple" Shankar Ghosh, a BJP candidate, when people vote for them in the fifth phase of the elections here on 17 April.
Some note personalities in the town, including party leaders and those from the business community and other sectors, had sent their profiles to the BJP leadership, hoping for candidature, it is learnt.
