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  • Emergency landing of Mamata Banerjee’s helicopter

    Emergency landing of Mamata Banerjee’s helicopter

    Kolkata (IANS). The helicopter carrying West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had to make an emergency landing at Army’s Sevak airbase near Siliguri soon after take off.

    The Chief Minister addressed a public rally at Jalpaiguri on Tuesday afternoon. Thereafter, the helicopter carrying his personal security officer and a scribe took off from Kranti helipad in Jalpaiguri to Bagdogra airport in Darjeeling district.

    The Chief Minister was to spend the night in Siliguri on Tuesday and take a flight from Bagdogra to Kolkata in the morning.

    Sources said soon after take-off, the chopper carrying the chief minister faced uncertain conditions due to overcast sky and strong wind accompanied by heavy rain.

    It is learned that the pilot had no clue when trying to find the right place to land the helicopter. The dense forest of Baikunthpur below added to the trouble.

    However, luckily at the same time the airbase of the armed forces came into their sight. He immediately contacted the airbase authorities and got the helicopter landed there. The landing was safe and none of the passengers were injured.

    Till the filing of the report, the Chief Minister’s convoy was going back to Bagdogra by road.

  • Bengal government accused of giving scheme money for compensation of Odisha train accident

    Bengal government accused of giving scheme money for compensation of Odisha train accident

    Kolkata (IANS) | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to hand over compensation checks to the families of Odisha train accident victims on Wednesday amid allegations that money from a special labor welfare scheme is being diverted for the purpose. . Shubhendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and Debanjan Chakraborty, President of the West Bengal unit of the Construction Workers’ Federation of India (CWFI), alleged that the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (BOCWWB) money was being given to the families of accident victims. Is.

    The official said the same was done while paying compensation to the families of the victims of the Bogatui massacre last year – the money allocated for the mid-day meal scheme was used to pay the compensation.

    The Leader of Opposition said that the victims of the train accident should have been provided compensation from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

    Meanwhile, the state president of CWFI said that his association is considering going to court if such diversion of funds from the BICWWB scheme has indeed taken place.

    He said, the state government has no authority to spend the money under the BOCWWB scheme for other purposes. If this has happened then we condemn any such move.

    Meanwhile, the state government officials are maintaining complete silence on the matter.

    However, a senior official of the state finance department, on the condition of anonymity, said that he was not aware of the matter, but there have been instances that in case of emergency, the state government diverts funds allocated under a particular scheme for a different purpose. uses for He said, the state’s finance department later returns the money again in the same scheme. This has been happening for centuries.

    There was no response from the Trinamool Congress till the filing of this report.

    –IANS

  • Odisha train accident: Mamata said, 31 people from Bengal are missing, 103 bodies identified

    Odisha train accident: Mamata said, 31 people from Bengal are missing, 103 bodies identified

    Bhubaneswar (IANS) | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said 31 passengers from her state, who were traveling in the express trains that collapsed in Odisha’s Balasore on the evening of June 2, are still missing. Mamata reached Odisha on Tuesday afternoon and was received at the Bhubaneswar airport by state minister Tusharkanti Behera. Immediately after landing in Bhubaneswar, she left for Cuttack and met the injured people undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and hospitals.

    Speaking to media persons in Cuttack, Mamata said, “There are many people traveling from West Bengal in Express. We are calling everyone, some are receiving and some are not. So far 103 bodies have been identified.” Out of which 83 bodies have been handed over to the next of kin. The process of handing over other bodies is underway, still 31 people are missing.”

    In addition, more than 200 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in Odisha and West Bengal, out of which around 93 people are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Odisha.

    When asked about her reaction to the CBI probe, the chief minister said, “I don’t want to say anything. Truth should come out. Truth should prevail, it should not be suppressed.”

    On the death toll, he said, “This is not the time for debate. So many people have died. Truth prevails.”

    At least 278 people were killed and four injured in a head-on collision between the Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, Howrah-bound SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express and a good train near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on the evening of June 2. More than 1,100 were injured.

    –IANS

  • Mamata Banerjee demands proper probe into Odisha train accident

    Mamata Banerjee demands proper probe into Odisha train accident

    Kolkata (IANS) | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday demanded a proper inquiry to find out the exact cause of the tragic train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district. 261 people were killed and more than 900 were injured in this accident. Former Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee reached the accident site earlier in the day. He interacted with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and other top officials.

    During his conversation with Vaishnav, he was heard complaining about the lack of coordination in the railway department.

    Later talking to media persons he said, definitely something has happened. There should be a proper investigation to find out.

    He also expressed apprehension that a fault in the anti-collision system could be a reason for the accident, which is one of the worst rail accidents in the last 15 years.

    When I was the railway minister for three terms, I took the initiative to set up an anti-collision system. I think if the system was in place, the accident could have been avoided. A large number of people who died in the accident are from West Bengal. My government officials are coordinating with their counterparts in Odisha for smooth rescue operations.

    He also announced a compensation of five lakh rupees each for the families of the deceased from Bengal.

    Meanwhile, a statement issued from the West Bengal secretariat claimed that at least 70 ambulances and 10 buses and 20 mini trucks with 34 doctors had reached Balasore by 12 noon on Saturday.

    Two disaster management group teams of the police are going to Balasore, the statement said.

    It also claimed that 20 ambulances and 120 passengers have left for West Bengal from Balasore and 11 patients are admitted in various hospitals in West Bengal.

    –IANS

  • Mamta Banerjee condemned the misbehavior with the wrestlers

    Mamta Banerjee condemned the misbehavior with the wrestlers

    Kolkata (IANS) | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condemned the alleged manhandling of international wrestlers by the Delhi Police in the national capital. In a Twitter message, the chief minister accused the central government of acting in an autocratic manner against those who brought laurels to the country.

    They have also demanded the immediate release of the detained wrestlers.

    He said in his tweet, I strongly condemn the way Delhi Police assaulted Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers. It is shameful that our champions are treated like this. Democracy is rooted in tolerance, but autocratic forces thrive on intolerance and suppressing dissent. I demand that he be released immediately by the police. I stand with our wrestlers.

    This is the second time in a month that Banerjee has shown solidarity with the protesting wrestlers.

    Even before this, in a tweet on May 4, a day after the complaint of misbehavior by the police, he wrote, it is very shameful to hurt the honor of our daughters in this way. India stands with its daughters and I as a human being definitely stand with our wrestlers. Law is one for all. The ‘rule of the ruler’ cannot abduct one’s dignity. You can attack them but cannot break their morale. The fight is right and the fight will go on. Don’t you dare hurt our wrestlers. The country is seeing their tears and the country will not forgive you. I urge our wrestlers to stay strong. I share all my power with him.

    The protesting wrestlers are protesting demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Women players have accused him of molestation and sexual harassment.

    –IANS

  • Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal Contributed Immensely To Development Of Punjab: WB CM Mamata Banerjee

    Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal Contributed Immensely To Development Of Punjab: WB CM Mamata Banerjee

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed her sorrow over the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister and veteran Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal. The Trinamool Congress supremo described Badal as a mass leader of indomitable courage contributing immensely to the development of Punjab.

    “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Parkash Singh Badal, Former CM of Punjab. A true mass leader and a man of indomitable courage, he contributed immensely to the progress of his state. My heart goes out to his family and supporters during this time of grief,” she tweeted. Badal (95) died on Tuesday, after a brief illness at a private hospital in Mohali.

    I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Parkash Singh Badal, Former CM of Punjab.

    A true mass leader and a man of indomitable courage, he contributed immensely to the progress of his state.

  • Mamta-Nitish meeting today

    Mamta-Nitish meeting today

    Kolkata (IANS) | The meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has now been fixed for Monday. Earlier, sources in the state secretariat had said that the meeting would be held at Kalighat, Banerjee’s residence in south Kolkata, on Tuesday. We were told that Nitish Kumar would be coming to Kolkata for a few hours on Monday and his meeting would be held at the state secretariat Nabanna instead of the chief minister’s residence, a state government official said.

    It is learned that after his brief visit to Kolkata, Nitish Kumar will leave for Lucknow, where he is to meet Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

    Significantly, both Mamata Banerjee and Nitish Kumar have been active in uniting the opposition against the BJP for the 2024 elections.

    Last month, Akhilesh Yadav met Mamata Banerjee in Kalighat. During this both the leaders agreed to maintain distance with Congress and focus on unity of regional forces against BJP in 2024.

    On the other hand, in an attempt to unite the opposition, the Chief Minister of Bihar also met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

    Soon after meeting Akhilesh, Mamata Banerjee went to Odisha and held a meeting with her counterpart Naveen Patnaik.

    After this Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy had met Mamta Banerjee.

    Last week, Banerjee asked her Tamil Nadu counterpart M.K. Discussed with Stalin the unity of the opposition against the role of governors in the state.

    –IANS

  • Public opinion important in debate on same-sex marriage: Mamata

    Public opinion important in debate on same-sex marriage: Mamata

    Kolkata (IANS) | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that it is important to understand the pulse of the people (opinion) in the debate on same-sex marriage in the country, an important aspect and the deciding factor. In response to a media person’s question, she said- Generally, I love those people who love others. But since a case related to this issue is pending in the Supreme Court, it would not be right for me to comment on the issue at this point of time. The matter is sensitive. All I can say is that we have to understand the pulse of the people in this matter.

    Banerjee also said that any detailed comment on the matter can be given only after the court’s order. His observation comes on the same day the apex court observed that there is no data to show same-sex marriage as an elitist concept highlighted by the central government. The top court asserted that the state cannot discriminate against an individual on the basis of a characteristic over which the individual has no control, and that something that is innate cannot have a class bias.

    So far, all opposition parties, except the CPI-M, have maintained a cautious stance on the issue of same-sex marriage. Only senior CPI-M leader Brinda Karat has openly stated that her party supports the right of homosexuals to have their relationship status legally recognized.

    Although not in so many words, the Chief Minister has made minor comments on this issue on Wednesday.

    –IANS

  • “Stay In Five-Star, Instigate Riots And Go…” Mamata Banerjee Targets BJP

    “Stay In Five-Star, Instigate Riots And Go…” Mamata Banerjee Targets BJP

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre alleging central forces came to the state to instigate riots.

    Mamata Banerjee was on a visit to Purba Medinipur on Monday where she distributed public welfare services to the people.

    Addressing the gathering here, Ms Banerjee said, “Here the Central Forces came, stayed in a five-star hotel, instigated riots. They then held a meeting with BJP people and returned. Before their arrival, first of all ask should them where is the money for 100 days of employment (MGNREGA)? First tell that, then come to Bengal to incite riots.”

    CM Banerjee urged the people to not vote for BJP in the upcoming Panchayat polls and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

    “I will do everything for you (people), but you are requested not to support BJP, the party that creates riots, in Panchayat and 2024 elections,” she added.

    Notably, ruckus and stone pelting erupted during the BJP’s Shobha yatra in Hooghly on Sunday. Earlier on Thursday, several vehicles were set on fire after two groups clashed in Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations.

  • My dharna is as Trinamool leader, not as chief minister: Mamta

    My dharna is as Trinamool leader, not as chief minister: Mamta

    Kolkata (IANS)| West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has clarified that her two-day sit-in protest, which began on Wednesday, against non-payment of central dues to the state government on various heads, is being led by her as a representative of the Trinamool Congress, not her. that as Chief Minister. He said- I have two portfolios together. The first is from the Chief Minister of West Bengal. So I have to see whether the people of the state are deprived or not. I have another portfolio as the National President of All India Trinamool Congress. Now Trinamool Congress is the ruling party in the state. That’s why I am organizing this program on behalf of the party and not on behalf of the state government. I am doing double duty. I want to make it clear that not a single penny is being spent from the State Government exchequer for the operation of this programme.

    Incidentally, last week, when Banerjee announced her decision to organize this sit-in demonstration, she said that she would participate in the movement as chief minister. Incidentally, it was then believed that the Chief Minister would stage a sit-in protest at the base of BR Ambedkar’s statue in New Delhi. However, later he himself clarified that the event would be held at the Ambedkar statue on Red Road, Kolkata.

    Shubhendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, said that perhaps the Chief Minister realized later or was alerted by his party colleagues that as per the provisions of the Constitution no one sworn in for that chair should participate in such a sit-in demonstration. can take “Our chief minister has no regard for constitutional provisions,” he alleged.

    –IANS